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We’re back with the second half of season 3!!! Have you heard about the exploits of Eli Cohen? How about Robert Hanssen? How did the FBI assassinate one of the most prolific Black Panther leaders? Listen this week to hear about them all as we bring you The Story of...Spies!

A followup episode: last season we brought you The Story Of The Long Island Serial Killer (LISK)... 4 months later suspect Rex Heuermann was arrested in midtown Manhattan, charged with 3 of the murders (and eventually a 4th) tying him to the original 'Gilgo 4'. Have they caught LISK? Listen this week as the guys talk about the suspect, the evidence against him, how he was caught and why this may o...

This week the Smith and Mike have the honor and pleasure of talking with renowned UFO investigator and disclosure warrior Vinnie Adams. We discuss all things UFO/UAP and disclosure. What does disclosure mean? What's holding us back? Are we ready? How close are we really to finding out from world governments that we are indeed not alone. Make sure to check this one out! Vinnie Adams YouTube: Disclo...

This week the one and only history youtuber extraordinaire Mr. Beat @beatmastermatt comes back to visit. We have our very own "Story of...Supreme Court Briefs!" Is a tomato a fruit or a vegetable? How much property do you own...above your house? Is it illegal to be annoying? Can you legally change your age? All of these questions answered and more...as we tell the stories of some of the weirdest c...

If we are going to travel to or inhabit other planets, we're going to need to figure out how to procreate as a species... Luckily, there's a field of science devoted to that: Astrosexology- the study of sex in space. The TSO boys are joined by good friend Jay Burke as we dive into this "black hole" of a topic. What challenges does having sex in space face? Has anyone tried? What...

Did Eisenhower have a secret meeting with gray aliens...or was he at the dentist? Did disclosure make Jimmy Carter weep unconsolably and break his faith? What were the views of our other Presidents? Were they "into UFO's"? Did H.W. know more than he let on? Join us as we discuss all of this and more as we tell The Story of...UFO's & Presidents!

This week Joe and Mike take the scientific approach to “The Goldilocks Zone” a term used to describe planets that reside in a zone from their closest star that can still support liquid water. With billions of stars and trillions of planets out there, there’s gotta be life SOMEWHERE, right? Would you travel to go find it? What would that take? Join us for our discussion this week as we tackle these...

This week join Smith and special guest Jay Burke as we discuss Florida's controversial social studies curriculum. What effects can this have on students? Why is history being framed the way it is in the sunshine state? What is at stake here? Special thanks to Laura Jane Grace of Against Me!

Happy Holidays from the TSO crew! This week the boys (Smith, Mike & Camp) deconstruct the holiday we all know and love: CHRISTMAS! What is the REAL significance of December 25th? Was Jesus born in January, or even March?! Why do we have Christmas trees? What happened to the debauchery of Christmas? Did you know that Coca-Cola influenced the holiday more than you know? And where did all these E...

Electrocution, drugs, sex, and fascism...this one has it all. Join Smith, Camp, and Mike as we dive into the murky and unethical world of mind experimentation. How far would you go when told to hurt another human being, if it was an authority figure dictating what to do? Was the US government giving free LSD trips with the purchase of a hooker? How easy is it to turn an entire high school class in...

After bombing a radio tower on the island of Chichijima during WWII, a Navy pilot narrowly escapes capture by the Japanese. However, 8 of his fellow airmen are not so lucky…  What happened on Chichijima? And why did it take 60 years for the truth to finally come out? Join Smith, Mike and Joe and learn about the Incident at Chichijima and how it unknowingly affected United States history forever. T...

One from the vault folks. We had some honorable mentions from our inventions episode last season. This week Smith, Mike, and Bill explore "Greek Fire" and Sex Robots...what could go wrong? What was "Greek Fire" and do sex robots have "wife mode?...join us and find out!

Happy Halloween! This week the guys dive into the dark and scary world of exorcisms and demonic possession. What causes a person to be possessed? How do they get exorcised? Is it real? Is it mental illness? Is it something else entirely? How many exorcisms can one person endure? Definitely one to make you think. Enjoy spooky day.

Join the guys this week with guest host Brandon from @fdrswheelchair as we discuss the weird origins of some team names. From professional, to college, to even high school level, you’re sure to crack up with some of these. What business do Cardinals and Pirates have playing baseball? What are Cowboys doing on the gridiron? Aren’t “Flames” and Ice Hockey contradictory?  Is it Bengals, or Beng-als?...

Season 3 starts off with BANG! POW! KABOOM! The guys tell the story of the Seattle's "Rain City Superhero Movement" and the rise and fall of their legendary leader "Phoenix Jones". We explore the personification of the famous quote, "You either die a hero or live long enough to become the villain" and discuss if superheroes would actually be necessary in real life...

Summer is coming to an end, and so is our Summer School session. On our final lesson for the summer, guest host (and honorary member of TSO team) Jay Burke joins Smith and they tackle the myth, the legend, the superstition of.... Ken Daneyko? Just kidding! THE JERSEY DEVIL!!!! (not the hockey team) Where did this legend come from? Is there some weird kangaroo looking beast roaming the Pine Barrens...

Summer school continues bitches! This week Join Smith and Dr. Mike as they discuss the origins of everyone's favorite white upper middle class blonde a**hole...Karen! We don't have a manager...so don't ask to speak to one...enjoy! Twitter: @podcaststoryof IG: @podcaststoryof Threads: @podcaststoryof

Is she hell bent on revenge or taking part in natures version of a tiktok challenge? White Gladis and her posse have been terrorizing boats around the Iberian peninsula since 2020 with over 200 attacks and 3 ships sunk. Join Smith and Dr. Mike as we dive into the story of White Gladis and the Orcas.

SEASON 2 FINALE This week Brandon and Dave from the podcast "FDR's Wheelchair" join the guys as we explore the world of cults. Did you know there are entire religious societies built around praying to the "cargo Gods" so that supplies from the US will drop from the sky? What characteristics play into one becoming a member of a cult? How about the people who lead cults? These and much much more as...

We welcomed our good friends Dex & Chalice from The Satanic Temple (TST) back to talk about their successful (and newsworthy) 2nd Annual SatanCon held in Boston during April 2023. We learn more about the mission of The Satanic Temple, what goes on at SatanCon, and who REALLY causes the problems (*hint, it's NOT our guests and their followers). Bonus: What music do Satanists like? Is Ralph Macchio...

Where do you go to get your food? Where do you put your groceries once you bring them home? How do you stay cool in the summer? And, do you own anything that's not plastic?? The four game changing inventions we look at this week will make you wonder how mankind survived as long as it did without them. Join Smith, Mike, Joe Camp, and our very special guest Jay Burke from the "With Jay Burke Show",...

Were there human giants that towered over our normal-day heights? 8 feet? 10 feet? 12-16 feet?! Unexplained human skeletons, reports throughout history and including modern day... what's out there? And if it's being kept a secret, why? Evidence found all over the world, not just the US. This one will make you wonder.

We all know about the "Tooth Fairy", but did you know in some countries children throw their teeth on their roofs rather than put them under a pillow? We've all seen soldiers salute...but why? Why do we celebrate Groundhog Day? What would you do if someone carrying a horses skull on a stick knocked on your door at Christmas and tried to rap battle you for your food and beers? These and many more i...

This week we sit down with historian, Youtuber and history teacher to the internet: Mr. Keith “Hip” Hughes to learn all about famous assassinations and attempts throughout US and World history.  We’ve all learned about Lincoln’s assassination at Ford’s theater, but did you know about the plot to assassinate him that was foiled earlier?  What are the strange coincidences between the 2 attempts on P...

This week the guys take a look at some of the United States' more controversial declassified documents. Vietnam was a quagmire, everyone knew it, the public, the military, the President...but no one could PROVE it, enter...Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon papers. What the hell is an "Atomic Veteran"? And what did they do to earn such a name? Would the US consider creating a situation...