The Heavy Pour

Description: Grab a cold one and hunker down because Skylr and Spence are about to guide you on a wild ride through the development of Project Nike and its context in the Cold War. Join your favorite hosts as they delve into the fascinating world of military innovation, nuclear technology and secrecy, while sipping on some brewskis. In the aftermath of WWII the US has a new mission in mind, to dev...

In this episode of The Heavy Pour, friends Skylr and Spencer crack open a couple of cold ones and delve into the captivating tale of the 1866 Fenian invasion of Canada. With humor and enthusiasm, they recount how the Fenian Brotherhood, a group of Irish nationalists based in the United States, launched daring raids along the border to support the cause of Irish independence. From the audacious ass...

80 years war bonus episode! Host: Dustin Bardon, Skylr Carrow, Spencer Evans Produced by Skylr Carrow © beats to live by, LLC. Edit/Mastering: Dylan Carrow Research: Spencer Evans, Dustin Bardon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Dustin, Skylr, and Spencer further discuss the progression of the 80 years war. Host: Dustin Bardon, Skylr Carrow, Spencer Evans Produced by Skylr Carrow © beats to live by, LLC. Edit/Mastering: Dylan Carrow Research: Spencer Evans, Dustin Bardon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Dustin, Skylr, and Spencer discuss the conflicts following the 12 years truce. The arms race gets real as gunpowder weapons show their devastating power, and tactics are forced to evolve with the development of ever more complex star forts. Host: Dustin Bardon, Skylr Carrow, Spencer Evans Produced by Skylr Carrow © beats to live by, LLC. Edit/Mastering: Dylan Carrow Research: Spenc...

In this episode Dustin, Skylr, and Spencer delve into the complicated political situation that led to the outbreak of the Eighty Years' War. This conflict pitted mighty Spain and its devout Catholic leader against the rebellious, Protestant provinces of the Netherlands. Eighty Years '  War , (1568–1648): also known as the Dutch War of Independence, which led to the separation of the nort...

In this episode Dustin and Skylr Announce a new Co-Host Spencer Evans. With special guest Steven Cracchiola we dive into the opening of feudal japan to american trade and the subsequent Meiji Restoration. We discuss Commodore Matthew Perry (not to be confused with Matthew perry from FRIENDS) and His illustrious Brother Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry (The hero of the battle of lake erie) . Host...

In Episode #6 Dustin and Skylr take a trip back to the origins of the christmas holiday. They find out where jolly old saint Nicholas originated and the interpretations of him throughout the years and countries. They dive into a few other holiday topics such as "The Monetization of The Holiday" and "Gift Giving throughout the ages". Don't forget to reach out on social media and tell us what you th...

Our hometown of Buffalo, NY gets some love in this episode. We discuss how gypsum, elephants, and Fredrick Law Olmstead dazzled the world in 1901. Hosts: Skylr Carrow & Dustin Bardon Produced by Skylr Carrow © beats to live by, LLC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it poetic justice that both Skylr and Dustin were under the weather for this episode? Mineral springs and soda pop were once sold as medicine - if only we could feel the benefits that soda companies used to claim! Hosts: Skylr Carrow & Dustin Bardon Produced by Skylr Carrow © beats to live by, LLC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is dedicated to the caffeinated drink that created America - TEA! Come at us, haters. Hosts: Skylr Carrow & Dustin Bardon Produced by Skylr Carrow © beats to live by, LLC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many thanks to Chevalier Gabriel Mathieu de Clieu for bringing the caffeine-laden plant of the gods to the new world. In this episode we discuss the origins of coffee and its impact on the world. Hosts: Skylr Carrow & Dustin Bardon Produced by Skylr Carrow © beats to live by, LLC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rumbullion isn't the cousin of Rumpelstiltskin. In episode 2 we dive into the history of the New World's first most-loved alcoholic spirit. Hosts: Skylr Carrow & Dustin Bardon Produced by Skylr Carrow © beats to live by, LLC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the inaugural episode of The Heavy Pour we talk about Columbus, Vespucci, and Magellan. Spoiler alert - Magellan dies on a beach. Hosts: Skylr Carrow & Dustin Bardon Produced by Skylr Carrow © beats to live by, LLC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.