Pass Go -- Collect $200. Or nothing.
Chris tells the story of Lizzie Maggie, the lady who *kind of* created Monopoly and got pretty screwed in the process.
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The true story behind Monopoly

CHRISTORY, hosted by Chris Manzo, explores the most interesting and obscure moments in history, and connects them to the hottest topics of today. With equal parts history lesson and current events conversation, Christory is sure to leave you laughing, and maybe even learning something new?

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We're bringing it back! Chris, Caroline, and Albie discuss Selena Gomez, the dark sides of manifestation, their personal failures, and Caroline's old cubicle.

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Selena is Back Again!

Chris is coming off a very... weird week, and talks about the future of Christory. Plus, a random Tom Colicchio story!
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I got attacked by a skunk

Chris hosts the first ever CHRISTORY Brainstorm, where we vet topics for future episodes. And then the first topic -- Son of Sam -- takes up most of the show. Chris, Carolin, and Nando get into that summer (Caroline lived through it and shares some of her experiences), before we switch gears to the brainstorming of Gary Hart, Clinton vs. Watergate, the Pepsi Army, money popping out of Pepsi cans, and more
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"The Brainstorm"

Chris went to see Oppenheimer in IMAX -- with his cousin Joe -- and these are his takeaways. Plus, do you read the letter your debit card comes with, we have a new sponsor (shoutout Factor!), and more!
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Chris saw Oppenheimer

Chris has opened up a pizzeria and the crushing hours are why we weren't able to record last week. But we're back with tales of cupped pepperoni, assigning points to garage sale buys, opening two boxes of ripoff "historical" cards, and more.
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The true story behind Monopoly

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