Put A Pin In It Podcast

The Wild West wasn’t what Hollywood told us. In this episode, we uncover the forgotten history of Black cowboys — who made up an estimated 1 in 4 cowboys in the 1800s — and spotlight rodeo legend Bill Pickett and lawman Bass Reeves. From cattle drives to cultural erasure, we’re rewriting the myth of the American cowboy. Expect plenty of “Wait, what?!” moments, Brandon’s sarcastic commentary, and J...

Part 2: Part 2 centers Herlene Dulai and was happened to her— the woman whose story was overshadowed by reality-TV headlines. We shift the focus from fame and spectacle to the life that was lost, and the consequences that followed. Expect plenty of “Wait, what?!” moments, Brandon’s sarcastic commentary, and Jessica's several rants. 🎙️ Put A Pin In It — Wild, weird & wonderful stories from arou...

Part 1: The Death of Herleen Dulai In this episode, Brandon leads Part 1 of a two-part series on the death of Herleen Dulai . What began as a weekend trip to Big Bear with her boyfriend, Ash Armand , quickly turned into a case filled with contradictions, unanswered questions, and a story that didn’t add up. Expect plenty of “Wait, what?!” moments, Brandon’s sarcastic commentary, and Jessica's seve...

Two infamous poisoning cases. One shared theme: no way out. From Aqua Tofana , the poison sold as a “solution” for trapped wives in Italy, to the Angel Makers of Nagyrév , where murder became disturbingly normalized in a Hungarian village, this episode explores how secrecy, desperation, and silence can turn deadly. Dark history, heavy context, and stories that force us to ask: What happens when so...

Kari Swenson was an Olympic-level biathlete, training alone in the mountains of Montana—doing exactly what elite athletes do to prepare for greatness. What she didn’t know was that two men were watching her, convinced she was the key to their delusional “mission.” In this episode, I tell the unbelievable true story of Kari Swenson’s 1984 kidnapping: how a routine training session turned into weeks...

Frank Lloyd Wright’s legacy is legendary — but few know about the day his private estate became the site of one of America’s most shocking murders. This episode dives into love, scandal, jealousy, and violence at Taliesin, revealing the darkest chapter of Wright’s life and the tragedy that forever changed him. Expect plenty of “Wait, what?!” moments, Brandon’s sarcastic commentary, and Jessica's s...

Before Santa, Iceland had thirteen visitors — and none of them were nice. This episode dives into the bizarre folklore of Iceland’s Yule Lads, their terrifying origins, and how they went from child-eating legends to mischievous Christmas icons. Holiday cheer… but make it feral. Expect plenty of “Wait, what?!” moments, Brandon’s sarcastic commentary, and Jessica's several rants. 🎙️ Put A Pin In It...

Australia’s most infamous bushranger, an armored suit that looks like something out of a steampunk fever dream, and a standoff that changed a nation. Ned Kelly has been called a hero, a criminal, a rebel, and a legend — sometimes all in the same sentence. Expect plenty of “Wait, what?!” moments, Brandon’s sarcastic commentary, and Jessica's several rants. 🎙️ Put A Pin In It — Wild, weird & won...

In 2008, teenage couple Carolynne Watson and Julian Buchwald vanished into the Australian bush, leaving behind a note claiming they’d been abducted by a satanic cult.  Expect plenty of “Wait, what?!” moments, Brandon’s sarcastic commentary, and Jessica's several rants. 🎙️ Put A Pin In It — Wild, weird & wonderful stories from around the world, told with way too many tangents and way too much f...

Join us as we dive deep into the jaw-dropping true-story of Todd Orr — the man who survived two grizzly bear attacks in one day in the rugged mountains of Montana. What started as a routine back-country outing turned into a fight for survival, and Todd walks us through the moment-by-moment chaos, his mindset, and how he clawed his way back from the brink. We’ll also break down the lessons he learn...

In 1964, an unranked, unseen underdog stepped onto the Olympic track in Tokyo with nothing but grit, grief, and a dream. His name was Billy Mills — a young Lakota runner who had battled poverty, prejudice, and personal tragedy long before he ever faced the starting line. What happened next became one of the greatest upsets in Olympic history. In this episode, Jessica uncovers the extraordinary jou...

Dorian Corey was a drag legend, designer, and mother of New York’s ballroom scene — until one final secret was discovered in her closet, decades later. Expect plenty of “Wait, what?!” moments, Brandon’s sarcastic commentary, and Jessica's several rants. 🎙️ Put A Pin In It — Wild, weird & wonderful stories from around the world, told with way too many tangents and way too much fun. 📌 Subscribe...

When two comedians posing as “strongmen” fooled morning news shows across America, chaos (and a lawsuit) followed. Jessica dives into the wild true story of Chop & Steele — the prank that exposed just how easy it is to flex on local TV. Expect plenty of “Wait, what?!” moments, Brandon’s sarcastic commentary, and Jessica's several rants. 🎙️ Put A Pin In It — Wild, weird & wonderful stories...

Brandon dives into one of Colorado’s eeriest mysteries — two men who vanished from the same tiny mountain town one year apart. Was it coincidence, conspiracy, or something supernatural? Jessica tries to suspend her disbelief as Brandon unravels the strange tale of Silver Plume, Keith Reinhard, and Tom Young… where fact and folklore start to blur. Expect plenty of “Wait, what?!” moments, Brandon’s...

Long before TikTok trends and rave culture, there was the summer of 1518 — when a whole town started dancing and just... couldn’t stop. Literally. From cursed saints to toxic bread, we dig into why medieval villagers went full “can’t stop, won’t stop,” and how one woman’s random groove session sparked a mass meltdown that still baffles scientists today. Expect plenty of “Wait, what?!” moments, Bra...

Walking Tall, Falling Hard Buford Pusser’s story sounds like it was ripped straight out of a movie—because it was. Known for carrying a giant stick and taking on the Dixie Mafia, he became a legend of small-town justice. But behind the myth of Walking Tall was a man whose life was filled with moonshine wars, personal tragedy, and a rise-and-fall story that still sparks debate today. In this episod...

After more than two months stranded in the Andes, Nando Parrado and Roberto Canessa’s desperate trek finally brought them face to face with civilization. In this final chapter of Survival in the Andes , we follow the dramatic rescue of the 14 remaining survivors, the emotional reunions with their families, and the global reaction to their story. But survival didn’t end with the helicopters. Each m...

After 72 harrowing days in the Andes, two survivors push beyond all limits to bring help back to their stranded friends. In this episode, we follow Nando Parrado and Roberto Canessa as their desperate trek leads to a fateful encounter that changes everything. Hope is reborn, but the ordeal isn’t over yet—how do you rescue fourteen people trapped high in the mountains? Join us as we explore the inc...

In Part 3 of Survival in the Andes , the survivors face a new nightmare: a deadly avalanche buries the plane, claiming lives and forcing the group to confront the full horror of survival. As they dig themselves out, tension and grief mount, but small sparks of leadership, courage, and determination emerge. Nando Parrado, Roberto Canessa, Numa Turcatti, and Antonio Vizintín are chosen as expedition...

The Andes survivors endured the crash, the cold, and the silence — but hunger became their fiercest enemy. In part two, we follow their desperate struggle as supplies vanish, hope fades, and an unthinkable choice looms: to survive, they may have to cross a line no one ever imagined. Expect plenty of “Wait, what?!” moments, Brandon’s sarcastic commentary, and Jessica's several rants. 🎙️ Put A Pin I...

October 13th, 1972: a chartered Uruguayan flight carrying a rugby team, their friends, and family crashes high in the Andes Mountains. Rescue seems impossible, survival unlikely. In Part One of our series, we explore the doomed flight path, the crash landing, and the first desperate attempts to survive against the freezing cold, crushing altitude, and dwindling hope. Expect plenty of “Wait, what?!...

Forget Game of Thrones — the Habsburgs were the real masters of playing the long game. From Charles V ruling half the known world to a family tree that looks more like a pretzel, this dynasty conquered Europe not with swords, but with weddings. Power, politics, and a whole lot of questionable genetics — it’s all here. Expect plenty of “Wait, what?!” moments, Brandon’s sarcastic commentary, and Jes...

Josephine Baker wasn’t just dancing in banana skirts—she was smuggling secrets in sheet music, charming royalty, and becoming one of the most famous entertainers in the world. From Harlem to Paris, the stage to the spy ring, and civil rights marches to French Resistance missions, Josephine’s life was anything but ordinary.

Part 1 Description: What if someone told you they were a Rockefeller… but it was all a lie? Meet Christian Karl Gerhartsreiter, the German immigrant who reinvented himself as Clark Rockefeller — a con artist who fooled the rich and famous, courts, and even his own family. In this episode, we unravel: The twists and turns of his unbelievable double life. How he played high society like a master che...

The Mary Celeste: a perfectly good ship, a mysteriously missing crew, and way too many theories. Was it pirates, poison, or just plain bad luck? We dive headfirst into one of history’s weirdest unsolved mysteries — and probably veer wildly off course before circling back… maybe.