Strangest Species

Send a text Excuse me on this episode, I had a bit of a head cold, and my brain was working at a slower-than-usual pace, so if I sound uninterested at times, I wasn't, just struggling, which is almost pretty normal for me.  Today, we dive into what exactly an urban legend is. Why do we have them, and why do they propagate throughout all societies and cultures? In this search, we'll look...

Send a text Today, we talk about Moe Berg, a 14-year veteran professional baseball player, who also happened to be a genius and a US spy. Join us as we dive into his incredible story. 

Send a text Sorry for the delay, we've been all over, but part three is finally out. On this episode we break down the Montauk Project and all of its crazy conspiracies. Join us today. 

Send a text Last week, we discussed confirmed projects in MK Ultra; this week, we dive into projects that have some documented truth, but not enough to really know what happened. 

Send a text For the next three episodes, we're going to dive into one of the most bizarre and diabolical projects ever done by the US Government. Most of the documents related to MK Ultra were burned or shredded, so there isn't much left, but what we do have is extraordinary. 

Send a text Today, we jump into a funny story about Leonard Wood, an army surgeon, war vet, and father, turned college football player, sort of. Join us as we discuss this intriguing story from the 1800s and some of the origins of college football. 

Send a text Many of us believe that humans throughout the years have been dirty, and lived life without the modern hygiene aids that we have today. And while that may be true, many civilizations were meteculous with their hygiene, and did all they could to be clean and smell good.  Join us today as we discuss some of these cultures and their hygiene practices. 

Send a text Is there a link between the famous Wow signal from 1977 and the ginormous interstellar object currently passing by our sun? Join us today as we dive into it. 

Send a text This week, my son Lincoln is back cohosting as Ethney was out of town and unable to join in. Come along as we discuss an interesting case from 1971, where a plane is hit by lightening, crashes, and one lonely 17 year old girl survives. But her survival is only the beginning of her fight for life in the jungles of Peru. 

Send a text Today, we talk about one of the most bizarre stories we've ever covered, and it's right here in our own backyard, in Central Washington. Mel Waters bought some land outside of Ellensburg, Washington, and discovered a large hole with seemingly no known bottom. In fact, his neighbors had used it for years as a dumping ground. But after some time, Mel started to investigate the...

Send a text When we discuss critical historical events that have shaped human history, we think of the landing on the moon, Columbus's discovery of the New World, and other monumental events. But we never talk about mosquitoes, and for good measure, they don't seem to be very important. Yet, on multiple occasions, they've changed the outcome of human history on a massive scale. Join...

Send a text Today, we discuss the mistakes that some of the world's most famous bands made in the studio, which ultimately became iconic masterpieces. Join us as we explore the last-minute changes that have made huge waves across the music industry. 

Send a text What makes a great ad? Why do we flock in masses to buy a given product after a specific commercial is run? The truth is, Eth and I have no idea, but we loved this discussion on some of the greatest ads and marketing of all time. 

Send a text Sorry for the delay. It's summer, and that means we're in the thick of summer life. I totally forgot to post the episode this morning. Well, in truth, I remembered, but wasn't able to do it until tonight.  This week, we jump into a crazy story about two guys who spent months breaking into and spending all sorts of time behind the scenes of Horizons, a large ride in Disne...

Send a text If bad things happen to you, but nothing bad comes of it, are you lucky for avoiding catastrophe, or unlucky for going through the experience initially?  Today we dive into the crazy story of Frane Selak, the luckiest man ever to live.  Join us as we discuss some of his crazy endeavors and encounters. 

Send a text If you've ever been in a flood, you know the power of water and the savage destruction that can follow. But what if you were in a flood that wasn't made of water? Join us today to discuss some of the most bizarre floods of all time, floods made of anything but water, and the stories of some of the people who survived them.

Send a text What if you gave 20,000 fans unlimited cups of beer at only 10 cents a cup? Oh, and have the team play a team they just lost to after a fight broke out in the game before. One can only imagine the kinds of wildness the crowd could conjure up. Join us tonight to discuss one of the most bizarre baseball games ever.

Send a text Join us today as we discuss some of the most infamous names from the Wild West. But not only their lives, but more importantly, their deaths, because most weren't probably the way you thought!

Send a text Amazing stories often live in the history of the names we give our sports teams. Often, they have local historical importance. Today, we discuss some of the strange and bizarre names of sports teams across the country. I will warn you: In one section, we discuss offensive team names that have been used out there, so be ready for that. 

Send a text Today, Ethney and I discuss a unique story that begins when a couple in the desert of Arizona stumble upon something strange. Once the police arrive, they find more and more items that shouldn't be there, setting them off on a journey to discover the truth. Join us today as we discuss this strange story.

Send a text Today, we dive into some of history's more impressive uses of psychological warfare. Join us as Ethney struggles to talk about some of the more barbaric aspects, and as we thank heaven we weren't alive at those times. 

Send a text What happens when you're alone in a cabin in the woods and you've just come face to face with a wild animal? With your heart pounding out of your chest, you make it back into your cabin only to be confronted with something even more terrifying. Join us this week as Ethney squirms in discomfort as we discuss a gripping tale from Michigan.

Send a text Join us today as we discuss Action Park, the amusement park set on a ski slope in New Jersey. But Action Park wasn't your run of the mill place for thrills, it was a park that put you in the middle of the action. This lead to fun for the thousands of patrons, but also brought in thousands of injuries, and a fair number of deaths. Join us as we discuss this crazy adventure. 

Send a text In the winter of 1939 the Soviet Union invaded Finland in what is known as the winter war. Many local farmers were called upon to defend their country. One of them was Simo Hayha, who just happened to become the deadliest sniper of all time. Join us today as we discuss his story.

Send a text Today we discuss the original 1990 Jaws ride at Universal Florida, and the problems it had along with the one time the mechanical shark attempted to eat a park-goer. The ride shut down after just two and a half months of operation before being completely rehauled. Join us as we discuss the strange need humans have to pay to be terrified.