Have You Met Humans

Have You Met Humans?

Comedy EN ↓ 12 episodes

Welcome to the “Have You Met Humans?” Podcast! A podcast where we talk all about human history! The people, the events, and the things that we as humans do, have done or are doing. It is about the history of some of the worst parts of our human nature, and this podcast strives to remember history so we can avoid repeating it. Your host Christopher Fentress is joined by a stable of co-hosts, including friend and entertainer Skylar Randklev, as he explains to them the importance of history, and its relevance to the present.

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The Business Plot to Overthrow the President pt. 4: Denials, Lies and an Outcome as Confused as the Committee Commissioned to Figure it Out 17.09.2024 45:02

The Plot is exposed. Lies and denials abound. What investigation does happen is hampered by the rich and powerful through their control of the media and the narrative. The investigation whimpers to a close, as the coup gets explained away by normal means to influence national politics and smearing Butler as a fool. Enjoy!

The Business Plot to Overthrow the President pt. 3: The Art of Not Taking "No" For an Answer 13.09.2024 54:10

The bribes keep coming, and they don't stop coming. Smedley deals with delusional and openly fascinated with fascists men, that are far too open with their plans. Welcome to our rambling intro where Skylar stumbles and I keep it in the podcast for fun, and our recap of the story so far, where I weave in and out of time and space to confuse my friends but gets the point across. Investigations b...

The Business Plot to Overthrow the President pt. 2: A Good Man Amongst Bad Intentions 04.09.2024 57:19

Leaving the service, Smedley continues to give back to his community in every way he can. This public spotlight will lead him to a plot, and he will find that there is a lot he can do about it. Including telling the world.

The Business Plot to Overthrow the President pt. 1 : The Man Who Could be King; General Smedley Butler 22.08.2024 59:10

An introduction to the 1930's Plot to overthrown President Roosevelt using a highly decorated Marine Corps General. This is this man, in general.

The Liberation of Castle Itter Part 4: The Enemy is Everywhere. The Attack Commences, and the Hostages are Courting Calamity if the Calvary Does Not Arrive. 07.08.2024 49:53

We begin with escapism through nerdom and stupidity to bring levity; before discussing true escapism through the damned Nazis. A battle against time plays out at Schloss Itter, as the first pitched battle between German troops begins, with the US trying to be the difference maker.

The Liberation of Castle Itter Part 3: Schlosstages and Schlossed Germans 30.07.2024 51:27

As the War ends and as the Allies close in on Castle Itter, people, personnel and paranoia floods the countryside, and desperation becomes incredibly dangerous.

The Liberation of Castle Itter: What Are All of These Prisoners Doing Here? 22.02.2024 51:38

Learn who is at the castle and why. As I throw out too many names and not enough story answering the question, "Who were these Schloss-tages?"

The Liberation of Castle Itter: What is A Schloss Eater? 06.02.2024 51:47

American GIs and German Army regulars team up to save political prisoners at the end of WWII in Europe. A history of the castle and how it came to be in the hands of the Nazis. Listen as I mispronounce everything!

The Fall of Constantinople pt.4: Divided, We Will Fall 24.01.2024 49:51

The end of the city, and the beginning of an era that we all find ourselves in.

The Fall of Constantinople pt. 3: Panic on the Loose, and the Tightening of the Noose 16.01.2024 48:53

As the war begins anew, the preparations start, and the city starts to lose hope.

The Fall of Constantinople part 2: The Walls and the Balls 09.01.2024 48:15

The history of the walls, and the construction of the cannon balls, that set the city up for failure.

The Fall of Constantinople pt. 1: The City on the Strait, the Boss of the Porous 02.01.2024 47:07

Our first of a four part series exploring the causes and ramifications of the Fall of the Eastern Roman Empire. In this episode we introduce the Byzantines and Ottomans; their relationships with their neighbors and religions, and all of the tension inherent within them. And how this city came to be, and then came to be weakened.