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The Story of...Jul 07, 2022
S3 E21: Mole People of NYC Pt. 2 (w/ Erik K. Swanson)
For this part 2 episode, we were lucky enough to be joined by filmmaker/documentarian Erik K. Swanson whom we discussed in Part 1's episode. His infamous videos of Walter and Carlos had us all hooked, and he gives amazing insight into his time with these gentlemen, his exploration of the Freedom Tunnel, and what makes NYC different for the homeless than other areas of the country.
He was an amazing guest and we had a great time talking with him and learning so much more about this topic.
(Mike was absent, but Jay Burke covered for him)
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S3 E20: Mole People of NYC Pt. 1
S3 E19: The Gospel of Judas
What do you know about Judas Iscariot? Yes, THAT Judas... the one who sold out his Lord and savior for 30 pieces of silver, right? Or did he? On this episode we present a different version of history's most infamous snitch, taken from an ancient text referred to as 'The Gospel of Judas.' Join the guys as we delve into religion(s), heresy, acid trips, and a newer version of Christianity that left us all wondering.
S3 E18: Bigfoot (DJ from CAB)
For our 60th episode we're talking about the big one...Bigfoot!
DJ from Calling All Beings joins the guys as we discuss all things squatchy. Does the Patterson-Gimlin film still standup after all of these years? Is Bigfoot interdimensional? Where the hell is he?
All of this and much more, don't miss this one!
S3 E17: Theft of the Mona Lisa
An Unfiltered Studios extravaganza this week folks! The Beeb from "Finding Your Way" drops by (as does another UNF brother) to discuss the crazy story behind why we all know the Mona Lisa. This heist literally put the most famous painting in the world on the map. Was it for national pride, was it for money...was it Pablo Picasso?
Tune in to find out The Story of The Theft of the Mona Lisa!
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S3 E16: Flat Earth
Don't worry, we're not trying to convince you the Earth is flat. Rather, we're exploring this absurd conspiracy theory, it's central tenants, and most importantly WHY this theory exists in the face of such clear and apparent evidence to the contrary. There is a staggering number of people who actually believe the Earth is flat... join us as we go off the deep end (or should we say, the "ends-of-the-Earth") and have a laugh or two as we disprove every one of their theories.
S3 E15: Spies!
S3 E14: Long Island Serial Killer- Caught?
Revisit our initial episode: Season 2, Episode 16
S3 E13: UFO's/UAP's & Disclosure with Vinnie Adams
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S3 E12: Weird Court Cases (w/Mr. Beat)
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 court cases from around the world!
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S3 E11: Astrosexology
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 can we do about it? What happens to embryos developed in space? And how did "The Sixth Sense" beat out a porn movie filmed in zero-gravity?!?
The answers to these questions and more on this weeks episode of The Story Of...
S3 E10: UFO's & Presidents
S3 E9: The Goldilocks Zone
S3 E8: Florida's History Curriculum
Special thanks to Laura Jane Grace of Against Me!
S3 E7: Christmas
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 ELVES COME FROM?! We also discuss our favorite Christmas memories and get all nostalgic and mushy.
Join us this week as the boys get a little soft and take the non-Religious approach to one of the most religious of holidays (which wasn't always the case).
BONUS CONTENT: Stay tuned after the episode for some outtakes from our kids (52:08 and 54:04)
S3 E6: Human Psych. Experiments
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 into fascist storm troopers? Tune in to find out as we bring you...The Story of human psychological experiments...
S3 E5: The Incident at Chichijima
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. This story has a plot twist that almost sounds made-up. But we promise… it’s all real.
*Warning: Listener discretion is advised*
S3 E4: Greek Fire and Sex Robots
S3 E3: Exorcisms
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.
S3 E2: Origin of Sports Team Names
S3 E1: The Rain City Superhero Movement
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 School: The Jersey Devil (Jay Burke)
Where did this legend come from? Is there some weird kangaroo looking beast roaming the Pine Barrens of South Jersey? Or was it just a demon child tossed into the wilderness in the early 1900's? Either way, we don't live there so this is Jay Burke's problem!
Join us for The Story of The Jersey Devil Season 3 coming soon…
Summer School: Story of "Karen"
We don't have a manager...so don't ask to speak to one...enjoy!
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S2E23: Cults (w/ FDR's Wheelchair)
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 look into "The Story of Cults" in our season 2 finale.
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S2E22: SatanCon 2023 (w/ Dex & Chalice from The Satanic Temple)
S2E21: Game Changing Inventions (w/Jay Burke)
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S2E20: Giants - Fact or Fiction?
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.
S2E19: Interesting Traditions From Around the World
S2E18: Assassinations- Hits & Misses (Hip Hughes)
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 President Ford’s life?
And learn the crazy true story of how a dictator assassinated his own brother using 2 patsy’s who didn’t know they were even assassins!
Find the answers to these questions and more in this weeks episode.
S2E17: Declassified Documents
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 that would warrant a war? Would our government consider allowing US citizens to die in order for it invade a foreign country? What is the "Project for a New American Century" (PNAC)? Tune in for the answers to these questions and much more.
S2E16: The Long Island Serial Killer (L.I.S.K.)
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S2E15: Time Travel pt.2 (Special Guest)
The guys finish up their discussion on time travel with the "Time Traveler's Wife", a possible future president with massive implications, and a Beatles mixtape from the 80's? Don't miss the conclusion to our ridiculous foray into the past, present, and future!
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S2E14: The Philippine American War (Mr. Beat)
S2E13: Time Travel pt. 1 (Special Guest)
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S2E12: Sports Scandals
S2E11: Odd Jobs
Strange and funny odd jobs that have existed throughout history (and some still to this day). Want to take care of Ravens all day long? How about live alone in a cave for peoples amusement? Or... is 'cleaning' more of your thing? Remember, its more than a job, it's a journey...
S2E10: The Wall Street Coup
S2E9: Idioms
Idioms: a group of words having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words. Want to know where some of your favorite idioms come from? Does the 'cat got your tongue'? Perhaps you're a 'southpaw' who likes to ride 'shotgun'. You won't have to 'bite the bullet' on this one. Come join Smith, Mike and Joe C. as we explore the strange/funny/sometimes offensive origins of some famous idioms.
S2E8: Vodou and how the western world tainted it
What images does Vodou invoke? Black magic? Voodoo dolls? Orgies? Human Sacrifice? What if you're mind is meant to conjure these images in an attempt to control the narrative on a religion that has been instrumental to so many cultures of color? This week the guys explore the world and lore of Vodou and try to better understand one of the most misunderstood religions.
Join Smith, Mike, and our newest co-host Joey Camp as we discuss the Story of Vodou...
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S2E7: Weird and Wacky Inventions
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S2E6: Skinwalkers and their ranch
OUR FIRST LISTENER SUGGESETED EPISODE! This week Smith, Bill, and Mike delve into the mystery of the Skinwalker and Skinwalker Ranch. Thank you to our biggest fan Nassir Johnson for suggesting the topic. If you want us to cover a topic please let us know!
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S2E5: Epic Forgotten Battles
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S2E4: Escape from…
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S2E3: What is Satanism? (Special Guests)
This week, Smith, Joe, and Mike speak with Dex Desjardins and Chalice Blythe of "The Satanic Temple", as they teach us about what Satanism is and what Satanism is not. One of the guys personal favorite episodes, so please sit back and get your learning shoes on while we tell you the story of modern Satanism...
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S2E2: The Legend of Atlantis
Did Atlantis exist? This question has been asked for thousands of years, maybe the guys have the answer. Join Smith, Bill, and our official new cohost Dr. Mike as they discuss the possibility of Atlantis, parable or not.
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S2E1: Histories Forgotten Badasses!
CAAAAAN YOOOOUUUU DIIIIIIIG IIIIIIIIIT?!
Join Smith, Bill, and friend of the show and host of Static Radio Bob Lement as we go through some of histories forgotten badasses. We'll talk about the last Viking berserker, a Russian saint who murdered close to 10,000 people, and Gloria Steinem's stint in the CIA. You don't want to miss the premiere of season 2!!!
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Season 2 Trailer
HEEEYYOO we're back! Join Smith, Bill, Joe, and our newest co-host Dr. Mike as we bring you more crazy stories. Season 2 is shaping up to be better than ever, so don't miss a thing!!
Episode 10: Con men and band names
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Episode 9: Willowbrook State Hospital
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