Am I Remembering This Correctly?
By Caleb Giles
In this podcast, we take a deep dive into History... but not the History that you expect. On this show, we will focus on those people and events in our History that have particularly ridiculous tales and stories. Take a deep dive ,with your host Caleb, into our weird history which might just make you think, “Am I Remembering This Correctly?”.
Am I Remembering This Correctly?Aug 27, 2022
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Operation Mincemeat: How A Dead Body Helped Win WW2
In this episode, Caleb highlights how the corpse of a dead homeless man tricked Hitler, Mussolini, and the rest of the Axis Powers in WW2, which allowed the Allied Powers to gain a significant advantage in the war effort. Listen to this amazing deception plot that was written by the future author of the James Bond series!
Aug 27, 202232:20
The Over 600 Assassination Attempts on Fidel Castro
I’m this episode, Caleb presents absurd and ridiculous stories of the CIA’s various assassination attempts on Cuban dictator Fidel Castro from recently unearthed and declassified CIA documents. Strap in because this episode, might have you rolling laughing on the floor… or just slightly grinning!
Aug 26, 202218:56
The Olympic Marathon Where Only Half The People Finished
In this episode, Caleb promotes the upcoming Olympics by highlighting one bizarre incident of its past: The 1904 Olympic Marathon. Listen along to hear about a marathon that featured rat poison, brandy, rabbit dogs, cheaters, and even more!
Jul 22, 202120:14
This Festival Is Definitely Not “Fyre” Or Lit
In this episode, Caleb delves into all the details concerning one of the biggest scams in recent history, Fyre Festival. This episode has it all, from jet skis to models to money to gourmet food and even a Bahamian island. This episode serves as a friendly reminder that if something seems too good to be true, then it probably is. Listen along to find out all the details of this superfluous historical event.
Jul 21, 202126:21
Money Doesn’t Grow On Trees, But Spaghetti Does!
In this episode, listen along as Caleb goes in depth on one of the biggest April Fools prank ever played. Learn about how the BBC, one of the most notorious news sources in the UK, bamboozled all of its viewers, one night in 1957, by tricking them into believing that spaghetti grew on trees.
May 24, 202120:09
Was the Wild West FAKED?: Palisade, Nevada
In this episode, Caleb covers a topic that we’ve all heard of: The Wild West. With movies, songs, plays, and books all written about this era, there’s noway it could be fake! Right? Listen to this episode to find out!
Dec 06, 202025:58
Patriotism and Treason: Aaron Burr Post-Hamilton
In this episode, Caleb recounts the not so well known cycle of events that happened to Aaron Burr after killing Alexander Hamilton. The successful soldier and lawyer turned murderer? Treasonous Coup leader? Listen to find out!
Dec 06, 202022:11
Family Feud: The Hatfields and The McCoys
In this episode, Caleb covers America’s most well-known family feud. Listen to this episode to learn about all the crazy antics of the Hatfields and McCoy‘s. This episode includes a hog, an affair, court proceedings, and a game of family feud.
Nov 02, 202030:15
Project A119: Let’s Nuke The Moon
In this episode, Caleb covers the secret US Government plan “Project A119”. At the height of the Space Race and the Cold War, tensions caused the US Government to want to blow up the moon?! Find out more about this real life super villain plot by listening to this episode!
Nov 02, 202021:26
Rudolf Hess’s Amazing Parachute Journey
In this episode, Caleb covers one Of the weirdest occurrences of Nazi Germany during World War II. One of Hitler’s closest allies, spontaneously decided to parachute into Sweden by himself. Listen to this episode to find out why!
Oct 22, 202040:28
The Dancing Plague of 1518
In this episode, Caleb explains the dancing plague of 1518 that swept through a region of Europe in the early 1500s. Think that sounds weird? It Only gets weirder! Listen to this episode to find out how.
Oct 22, 202025:42
Disneyland’s Not So Magical Opening Day
Everyone knows the name Disney. From movies to theme parks to cruises, Disney has done it all. But did you know, Disney’s first them park, Disneyland, actually had a disaster of an opening day? Listen to this episode to find out why!
Oct 02, 202030:56
The Assassination Of Franz Ferdinand
In this episode, Caleb talks about the event that lead Europe into the beginning of WW1, one of the largest ever worldwide conflicts. Could the whole assassination and war have been prevented if it wasn’t for some radical teenagers, a bomb, and a half-eaten sandwich? Listen to find out!
Oct 02, 202015:56
The Ourang Medan: A Ghost Ship
In this episode, Caleb covers the chilling and thought provoking mystery of the Ourang Medan. Nobody truly knows exactly what happened to this ship, but the theories do span all the possible categories. With mentions of Alien Abductions, The Supernatural, Government Coverups, and more! This episode has everything.
Jul 19, 202015:33
Tycho Brahe: The World’s Most Flamboyant Scientist
In this episode, Caleb covers the life of Tycho Brahe. Everyone has taken notes in school on this scientist, but nobody really knows the true story of this flamboyant scientist. This episode covers everything from fake noses, pet Elk, and even bladder infections...
Jul 15, 202040:41
Wojtek: The Soldier Bear
In this episode, Caleb covers the magnificent story of Wojtek; The Soldier Bear. Wojtek is one of the most unique soldier and war stories in World History. This episode has everything, including a Nazi Fighting Bear!
Jul 10, 202018:60