James Wils and Jeremy Cayton

Weird, Wicked, and Wild

History EN ↓ 33 episodes

Welcome to Weird, Wicked, & Wild, a new hard-hitting podcast about the world we live in and how we got here. Part storytelling, part conversation, we're two old friends talking about what we've learned--or failed to learn--from our histories. In our show, we'll explore the historical record to find the weirdest, wickedest, and wildest takeaways from the great--or not-so-great--stories from the past that help us make sense of where we are now.

Author

James Wils and Jeremy Cayton

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History

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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Dark Enlightenment 16.05.2025

In episode three, we’ll explore some of the basic features of the Western Enlightenment, particularly focusing on the liberal progressivism inherent in many of the new ideas of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Then, we’ll try to make sense of the threat such ideals presented to European fascists of the 20th century, who feared a societal descent into progressive depravity and persecuted t...

A Week in the Wild: Volume 4 13.05.2025

Habemus Papam! Over a billion Roman Catholics worldwide celebrate the election of Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV, and that's just some of our big news for this edition of A Week in the Wild. We're back to bring you our latest thoughts on the wildest current events and human interest stories. We'll even wade into the debate about whether 100 guys could take on a silverback gorilla.

Mos Maiorum 09.05.2025

Having decided to do a season-long deep-dive into the tenets of fascism and their appearances in contemporary American government, our second episode is all about the cult of tradition. The Romans deferred to the “way of the ancestors” for guidance about the appropriate means by which to live a good life. Traditions mattered, and straying too far from them had dire consequences. The Nazis and othe...

A Week in the Wild: Volume 3 02.05.2025

The news never ceases with the weirdness, and we're back to give you all our wildest takes on as much of it as we can think of. Silliness from the White House is always fair game on our show, but we'll also put Camping World and the papal conclave under our microscope. We even have some words about the 2025 Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. Don't miss out!

A Week in the Wild: Volume 2 18.04.2025

It's been another wild week (or two) in the news, and we have our hot takes on some of the biggest stories. Stock market chicanery? Yep. Illegal deportations? We've got that, too. We've even got prehistoric wolves in the mix this time around. Join us for all of that and more on our latest edition of A Week in the Wild!

Allow me to introduce myself... 11.04.2025

So, who are these guys anyways? What's this podcast all about? Hosts Jimmy and Jeremy take a moment to talk about who they are, what they're into, and what this whole pod is about. Enjoy :)

A Week in the Wild: Volume 1 04.04.2025

Welcome to our first edition of "A Week in the Wild," a mini serial within the main show wherein we discuss the most current events and up-to-date weirdness going on in the world today. Primarily U.S. news, but branching out to cover the globe whenever necessary.

The "F" Word 14.03.2025

In our inaugural episode, we encounter our least favorite "F" word.....Fascism. Do the authoritarian rhetoric and symbolism out of the current American executive administration remind you of anything from the past? Yes, we see it, too, and we're not prone to take it lightly. In this episode, we explore the characteristics of eternal fascism, reminding our listeners of those darkest moments in mode...

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