Fam Damily

Game shows are all the rage, and they were especially exciting in the 1990's when 24/7 television was newly available. Some channels would do anything to get views, but did someone take it too far? This week, Kourtney shares the story of Nasubi, a Japanese comedian who signed up for what he assumed would be an entertaining game show but ended up being 15 months of his own living hell. Listen i...

Myles and Kourtney discuss glitches in the matrix, if we're living in a simulation, and pho. Myles shares the story of the Trung sisters from 1st century AD Vietnam. No, Myles isn't swearing.

WE DID IT! 100 episodes in the bag! Thank you all for sticking around with us all these episodes. Don't worry, there are still plenty more to come! This week, Kourtney tells part 2 of the story of Harry Houdini and his infamous escapes. Myles and Kourtney debate their opinions on the superior breakfast food, pancakes v. waffles. Can you guess the episodes based off the title before Myles? We L...

Joe Pulitzer and Bill Hearst were the most prominent leaders of media in New York City. But even the powerful can be brought down. How did the Newsies handle the unjust treatment of these newspaper tycoons? Myles and Kourtney are musical nerds. #noshame Nine-nine!

Welcome back to another episode of your favorite podcast! We may be fashionably late, but we're bringing you another episode as promised. This week, Kourtney shares PART 1 of the story of Harry Houdini. She talks about his fun, adventure filled life, and anything but the magic. Stay tuned for part 2 when we dive into his magic and famous escapes!

Kourtney and Myles discuss hopes and dreams, passion projects, hobbies and more. Myles shares the (not-so) mysterious disappearance of cyclist Frank Lenz during his around-the-world bike ride. What are some of your goals? Send in suggestions or your own stories to famdamilypodcast@gmail.com.

An entire colony of people went missing. If you see them, be sure to call 1580 and ask to speak with John White. This week Kourtney shares the tale of the Roanoke Colony and their mysterious disappearance. What did the work Croatoan have to do with anything? Was it supernatural, or was it simply a story of giant, blended family? Tune in for more stories like this. Send in your own stories to famda...

False confidence can have many sources. But this is something else. Despite his lack of education, Timothy Dexter became a pretty successful guy. But how??? Who needs intelligence when you have money? Tim. Tim does.

This week, Kourtney shares several stories of people who were lost at sea and stranded on deserted islands! She shares facts and statistics regarding shipwrecks, islands, and more. Kourtney and Myles discuss the following questions: What would want to have with you if you were stranded on a deserted island? How brave would you be if you had an ironman suit? Tune in for more!

What would it take for you to feel the need to rebel against leadership? This week Myles shares the story of the Mirabal Sisters and their efforts to fight against oppression. Send in your stories to famdamilypodcast@gmail.com

Kourtney is the awesomest sauce. She shares the story of Nelson Mandela and his worldwide phenomenon, the Mandela Effect. C-3PO has a silver leg, Henry VIII did not have a turkey leg, and Mona Lisa has not changed.... Tune in for more.

Family feuds, skull cups, conspiracies. They have it all! Myles shares the story of the Inca Civil War; a war between two brothers fighting for the title of Emperor. Drinking tea, spreading good news. Life is good!

Have you ever found yourself in a really uncomfortable situation? Maybe trapped in between a boulder and a canyon wall for 5 days? Well, maybe not you, but that is exactly the situation that Aron Ralston found himself in during a solo canyoneering trip in April of 2003. Listen in to hear what he did to save his own life. Thanks for tuning in!

Someone get this guy a band-aid! Myles and Kourtney have decided to make their podcast about food! Myles shares the story of the Unkillable Soldier, aka Adrian Carton De Wiart. What's the worst injury you've sustained?

An Ex-Con and a French Aristocrat walk into a hot dog shop.... That's it, that's the joke. Except, it's not a joke at all. Philippe Pozzo di Borgo became quadriplegic after a paragliding accident. His hope was lost. However, a friendship sprung out of an unlikely candidate - an ex-con named Abdel, whom he hired as his aid despite the advice of others. Listen in to find out more about t...

Family history may say you're descended from royalty, but how do you know you're not actually a descendant of the broom guy? This week, Myles shares the story of Mary, Queen of Scots. Kourtney shares a list of places that give you free food for having a birthday. Check under your bed for creeps!

Our first video episode! Kourtney shares the story of the Berlin wall and a couple of families, desperate for freedom, that make an attempt to cross the wall. The Wetzel's and Strelzyk's spend months trying to make their own hot air balloon, using up all their resources!

And no, we're not talking about vampires and werewolves. With the recent spectacular event of the solar eclipse, Myles talks on this topic. What are solar eclipses? How are they different from lunar eclipses? How were they perceived in ancient times? How are they perceived today? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this week's episode!

The mind is a mysterious thing. Sometimes it takes on a... mind of its own.... get it? This episode, Kourtney shares the internet famous "Lamp Story" as well as others that are similar. Life-like dreams are quite the phenomenon and Kourtney and Myles take a deep dive into all the theories that could cause them. Time jumping? The Matrix? Maybe even a multiverse. Whatever the cause, it cou...

Have you ever wanted something so much that you were willing to anything? Like, maybe, sell your soul for it? This episode Myles talks about the hair-raising story of Robert Johnson, he blues player who may or may not have made a deal with the devil himself. Send in your own paranormal stories to famdamilypodcast@gmail.com. While you're at it, let us know what YOU would sell your soul for.

It's a dog-eat-dog world out there, especially with Dog the Bounty Hunter on the hunt for fugitives and bail-jumpers! Find out how Dog got his famous name, and the drama of his love life/lives. Stay to the very end to hear from a special guest star! Send in your own stories to FamDamilyPodcast@gmail.com.

Happy Women's History Month! This week Myles shares the story of Marie Curie and her husband Pierre, and their scientific discoveries that helped shape the world of medicine and science. You could say they had.... chemistry. Myles and Kourtney talk about high school reunions. Stay to the end to hear an exciting Fam Damily announcement! (No, Kourtney is not pregnant again.)

What would you do if your family's boat was sinking in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean? How would you cope knowing that you were alone in the water with no escape? Tere Jo Duperault had to come up with a real answer to those questions at just 11 years old. 12 days starting with love and laughter, ending with betrayal and tragedy. Twists and turns that left the world on edge during that Novemb...

Another story to make you guess Pretty entertaining, more or less Myles is a poet, Kourtney didn't know it In this episode he sure does show it From artist to exciter, he makes life brighter Tune in to hear about this world-famous writer

This episode is officially the part 2 of episode 72, Daddy Kennedy. Part two covers the story of John F Kennedy, his life and upbringing, his time in the war, and his presidency. Presley makes a guest appearance in the background, as usual. :) We'll catch you all next week!