Cutting Class

Jess deals out the goods on Tom Boyd’s new book! If you thought the ideas of building a non-Shire fantasy Utopia in our town was odd just wait until you hear about the source material! We promise this is the last you’ll hear of the bobbins! We’re bringing you the historical goods next week!

Creepy Tree Elf – Gremlin – Leprechaun – Orc – Come Hither Yeti

Most of us have heard of Lenin’s embalmed body from all the way back in the early 1900s. Maybe you’ve even heard that Mao Zedong is entombed as well. But did you know almost all major communist leaders have followed this practice and it’s still going on today in the 21st century? Today Jess deliver’s us a dive into this bizarre tradition.Sources 1 2 3 4 5 6

Somewhere in a magical place just behind the Walmart and the Home Depot there is a mystical land in Knoxville Tennessee. We couldn’t keep this to ourselves. It’s a land of Elves, Dwarves, and of course the Bobbins. This may sound similar to some works of fantasy and lore but rest assured any resemblance to actual or fictious persons, events, or locales is entirely coincidental! 2019 is gonna be a good year!Ancient Lore Website

Bobbin Home – Leprechaun Home – Ground Elf Home – Tree Elf Home

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In this final episode we look at the end of Bush Sr’s time as President. Desert Storm! We look at the infamous NEW WORLD ORDER speech given during this time. Illuminati anyone? We discuss Saddam Hussein’s great folly and the International Response. Finally, we look at what brought about Bush’s failed re-election campaign and the infamous campaign promise that brought him down. Join us for the final HW Bush episode!Sources 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

The Invasion of Panama was yet another of the major events to take place during H.W. Bush’s short 4 years as president of the US. We take a look at this brief but bizarre invasion and the “Pineapple Face” Face man himself. Tune in for some modern fun!Sources- 1 2 3 4 5 Famous Photo mentioned

Despite being a 1 term president, HW Bush had quite an impressive track record as president. We’re devoting not one, not even two, but 3 episodes to this one termer! Today we look at his legacy recently. We weigh some strengths and weaknesses of this president.

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Anyone familiar with the American Civil Rights movement of the 1960s will be familiar with George Wallace. He’s the archetypal villain of the movement and with good reason. As the Governor of Alabama his famous defending the status quo would often be quoted. “Segregation now, segregation tomorrow, and segregation forever!” But we know how it ends, Segregation would “end” legally and Wallace would be saved in the history books as the backwards man who was left behind by history. But today we look at how this is totally unfair. Plus, George’s story never ended there. He would go on to run for president multiple times, suffer an assassination attempt, and surprisingly be overwhelmingly voted back into office by black voters. What gives? Learn about this fascinating story today on CCP!Sources 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 

In today’s episode we take Woodrow Wilson to the test on his abysmal Civil Rights record. Then we compare him with the amorous and often mocked Warren G. Harding. Say what you will about the corrupt or inept Harding… He was lightyears ahead of his predecessor on Civil Rights. Today we ask why it is that Wilson gets all the love from History standards but Harding is literally ignored or slandered by them.Sources – 1 2 3 

President Harding isn’t just known for his lackluster presidency or his scandals at Teapot Dome. He’s also remembered as one of the more promiscuous presidents in American History. The guy even had his security detail keep an eye out for his wife as he made out like a teenager in a closet with one mistress! Learn more about this wild part of history your teacher never mentioned.The Harding Smolder Look

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Many have valiantly fought for the title of worst American President. Perhaps we’ll never decide who truly deserves this crown. But in this episode, Jess and Joe dive into Warren G. Harding’s time in office to debate whether or not he really deserves a place among the top 3 worst presidents or not. It’s got scandals, suicide, and an upcoming episode on the sexy stories involving this ignoble president!

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