Chucklepedia

Chucklepedia

By Drew Harmon and Jim CotterComedy
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Chucklepedia episodes

  • Chucklepedia: NYC Opera Murder

    In 1980, New York City was transfixed by the story of a beautiful young violinist who was savagely murdered at the Metropolitan Opera House during a show. Hear the details of this forgotten tragedy and the murderer who was sent to jail and is still attempting to be paroled. 

    26 min
  • Chucklepedia: President James Garfield

    President James Garfield was born in a log cabin, fought in the Civil War, was a fringe Republican when it meant something very different than it does in 2020, and only served six months as President before being assassinated. James and Drew discuss his fascinating life and political career, and eventual slow and painful passing. 

    40 min
  • A Very Special Krampusode

    Like your weird uncle, Chucklepedia is showing up after being away for a year and expects you to be pretty excited about it. Like every December, Drew and Jim talk about the magical holiday goat-demon Krampus, and just maybe catch up on what's been happening in their lives since they put a pin in the podcast a year ago. Pour yourself an eggnog and gather round the old podcast machine with the whole family! 

    59 min
  • Chucklepedia: the end

    After 5+ years and 75 episodes, Jim, Drew and Leila bid farewell to Chucklepedia - but not until they do the final Krampusode ever. Thanks to everybody who ever downloaded and listened, we appreciate it! 

    58 min
  • Chucklepedia Episode 75: Samhain

    How did Halloween get its spooky, terrifying beginning? As a ritual celebration of the harvest and portents of the grim, cold season about to begin, of course! Hear all about how the holiday started as a Gaellic tradition and morphed into the fun-size extravaganza of sexy nurses we know today. Also on the show: a big update about Chucklepedia's future AND a sneak preview of music from A Horse Named Pancho's new record. 

    42 min
  • Chucklepedia Episode 74: Lizzie Borden
    It was a trial that captured the imagination of America in the late 19th Century with a "did she or didn't she?" mystery that many of us think we know all the details about...but do you really? Hear all about the story of Lizzie Borden and the death of her father and stepmother. Did she murder them with an ax?
    54 min
  • Chucklepedia Episode 73: Jack Johnson
    Jack Johnson stands as one of the greatest boxers of all time, hailing from an era when boxers fought frequently and hard. Johnson also faced extreme racial prejudice from as high up as the President of the United States and came through to prevail.
    1 hr 4 min
  • Chucklepedia Episode 71: Harry Anderson
    There are comedians and there are magicians, but few can actually succeed as a comedy-magician like Harry Anderson. From his origins learning traditional back-alley hustles and card tricks to being the main player on an NBC sitcom, hear the story of the man also known as "Harry the Hat" on "Cheers." Also discussed: new 4/20 holiday traditions, maaaaaaaaan.
    54 min
  • Chucklepedia Episode 70: Moms Mabley
    A true ground-breaker in the world of comedy and performers, Moms Mabley started life in rough circumstances and went on to be a notable comic for six decades. Hear about how she overcame every possible obstacle in her historic career. Also discussed: Leila had quite the St. Patrick's Day, and your social media accounts are betraying you.
    56 min

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Jim Cotter is a Lawyer and writer born and raised in San Francisco. Drew Harmon is a comedian and former TV Weatherman originally raised in a log cabin in Michigan who migrated west almost a decade…