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Fascinators is a show about the wonderful, weird and sometimes puzzling things that fascinate us. Each episode, father and son duo Ken and Evan Atkinson explore the histories, concepts and stories tha... more
FAQs about Fascinators!:How many episodes does Fascinators! have?The podcast currently has 56 episodes available.
January 10, 2024Starting a Sex Cult Out of SpiteHas someone ever told you you couldn't do something, so you went above and beyond to do it? Did you ever wonder what the free love movement and the worlds largest silverware company have in common? If you answered yes to either of those questions then boy do we have an episode for you....more33minPlay
December 27, 2023What Not to Wear to the North PoleIt's officially been a full year of Fascinators! Evan and Ken are celebrating with two tales of frightening fashion and a battle for the discovery of the North Pole. Put on your thinking caps and tune in to an all-timer! ...more57minPlay
December 13, 2023The Quesarito Bowl, Sponsored by Government CheeseIt's college bowl season and that can only mean one thing, ludicrous sponsorships! Evan and Ken are back to talk about advertising, owning a stadium, and the reason why the government is storing 1.4 billion pounds of cheese under Missouri. ...more44minPlay
November 29, 2023This Library is Brought to You by the Letter TCan you imagine a library without alphabetical order? Do you know which Beatles song almost got shot into space? Who do you think owns the most land in the world (hint, in third place is a woman named Gina)? Find the answers to all of those questions and more on this episode of Fascinators! ...more37minPlay
November 15, 2023EPCOT: Experimental Prototype Community of TreesTrees, HOA's, and Walt Disney; three things that are deceptively wild. Find out about some beef between neighbors in New Jersey, an indestructible plastic home, and why Disney really moved to Florida on this week's episode! ...more44minPlay
November 02, 2023An Encore for Bob RossThe boys are literally back in town on this one. Evan and Ken return to the studio where it all started for another in-person recording. This time, Evan talks about some record setting concerts and the history of the encore and Ken tells us some tales of unfortunate painters in the late 1800s. Lend them your ear wont you? (No, not you Van Gogh!)...more35minPlay
October 18, 2023From Dracula to DominoesBoo! It's officially Spooky Season and the Atkinson boys are talking about the fascinating stories behind some classic Halloween staples. Ken talks about the true story of Dracula and why a gargoyle might not actually be a gargoyle while Evan talks about the most frightening place of all, Chuck E. Cheese! ...more31minPlay
October 04, 2023The Con Man-on-the-StreetIf you like this podcast, we've got a bridge to sell you. This week we're learning about some of history's greatest grifters and a man who was quoted so many times, the AP had to issue a memo to tell their reporters to avoid him. Find out why we might need to worry about the owner of the world's first iPhone and how you might be able to own the Statue of Liberty. ...more30minPlay
September 21, 2023Cheating Death and TaxesThis week on Fascinators we're talking about endless business deals and unkillable people. Find out why the New York Mets begrudgingly celebrate Bobby Bonilla day and how the inventor of the saxophone almost died a dozen times before the age of 10. It's Fascinating Stuff! ...more33minPlay
September 06, 2023The Colorful World of Rascal BirdsI hope you're sitting down for this one. Evan takes us on a tour of the color wheel while Ken tells us why birds really are rascals. See if you can spot the Dick Cheney jump scare! ...more35minPlay
FAQs about Fascinators!:How many episodes does Fascinators! have?The podcast currently has 56 episodes available.