The Lesser Stories

Anthony's got some stories from Oz....or at least, from the set of a movie about Oz. Something about a Wizard. Not to be outdone, Adam throws it even farther back to one of the first blockbuster science fiction movies, its crazy director, and how we still don't know what it's about. // Hosts: Adam Azra'el, Anthony Staten // Producer: Adam Azra'el

Arrrrrrgh, matey. Anthony's got the dirt on the worst pirate in history. Adam's mad about one particular act of piracy that cost America dearly. Hosts: Anthony Staten, Adam Azra'el Producer: Adam Azra'el

They're back, baby! Anthony talks Tycho Brahe; Adam digs into Nikola Tesla. Hosts: Anthony Staten, Adam Azra'el Producer: Adam Azra'el

Adam and Anthony trade stories of prison escapes. Lots of prison escapes, in fact....but surprisingly few escapees.

Anthony talks about China's Four Pests initiative....and one pest in particular. Adam gets philosophical with an exploration of the Perverse Incentive....formerly known as the Cobra Effect. Hosts: Anthony Staten, Adam Azra'el Producer: Adam Azra'el

Another sports episode?! Adam talks about the infamous "Ten Cent Beer Night" riot. Anthony covers "Disco Demolition Night". Both of those are real things. Hosts: Adam Azra'el, Anthony Staten Producer: Adam Azra'el

Anthony talks about the bloody last stand....of a dentist. Adam explores the first documented case of a soldier overdosing on meth during combat. Buckle up; you're in for a ride. Hosts: Anthony Staten, Adam Azra'el Producer: Adam Azra'el

Anthony talks about the invention of dynamite; Adam dusts off some stories about a merchant in the early days of America.  Hosts: Anthony Staten, Adam Azra'el Producer: Adam Azra'el

Adam shines a light on a government plan to blow up Alaska, and Anthony digs into a routine flight gone very, very wrong. // Hosts: Adam Azra'el, Anthony Staten // Producer: Adam Azra'el

Like hearing about Presidents getting shot? Well, that's weird, but you do you. Adam talks Teddy Roosevelt, Anthony dishes on Andrew Jackson. // Hosts: Adam Azra'el, Anthony Staten // Producer: Adam Azra'el

Anthony talks about an innocent tree that knocked out part of the US Electrical Grid, and Adam explores the ridiculous history of a diamond necklace which was definitely NOT owned by Marie Antoinette. // Hosts: Adam Azra'el, Anthony Staten // Producer: Adam Azra'el

Adam digs into a bear that joined the Polish Army in WWII. Anthony explores where the American Civil War began....and ended. Hosts: Adam Azra'el, Anthony Staten Producer: Adam Azra'el

Anthony shines a light on how exactly a person can steal an entire NFL franchise, and Adam re-opens old wounds for the Brazilian water polo team from the 1932 olympics. Hosts: Anthony Staten, Adam Azra'el Producer: Adam Azra'el

Adam explores a Pepsi marketing campaign that resulted in a legal fight over ownership of a fighter jet. Anthony dreams of 25-foot-tall popsicles. Hosts: Adam Azra'el, Anthony Staten Producer: Adam Azra'el

Anthony digs into an excellent strategy for a stupid battle, and Adam explores a terrible strategy for an important battle. It's bees, trees, and machine guns for days. Hosts: Anthony Staten, Adam Azra'el Producer: Adam Azra'el

Adam explores Banana Republics, and Anthony digs into an unlikely post-Cold War superpower. Hosts: Adam Azra'el, Anthony Staten Producer: Adam Azra'el

Anthony's got a smorgasbord of rock 'n roll stories; Adam only has eyes for ZZ Top's shenanigans. Hosts: Anthony Staten, Adam Azra'el Producer: Adam Azra'el

Anthony talks cosmonauts and guns; Adam digs into the REAL first man-made object in space. Hosts: Anthony Staten, Adam Azra'el Producer: Adam Azra'el

Ignition, blast off! Anthony digs up some dirt on (or rather, around) Mars, while Adam keeps it closer to home with the Hubble's troubles. Hosts: Adam Azra'el, Anthony Staten Producer: Adam Azra'el

Adam explores the Cleveland Balloonfest of 1986, and Anthony digs into a truly awkward bomb scare. Hosts: Anthony Staten, Adam Azra'el Producer: Adam Azra'el

Anthony explores the workers' strike that stopped ancient Rome in its tracks; Adam recounts a not-so-pleasant story from ancient Greece. Hosts: Anthony Staten, Adam Azra'el Producer: Adam Azra'el

Hosts: Adam Azra'el, Anthony Staten Producer: Adam Azra'el