History's B-Side

In which guest host Trey tells the story of Dmitry I of Russia and the various people who impersonated him in an effort to claim the Russian throne, Phil takes the rare opportunity to make a movie reference, and we reinforce the idea that politics really haven't changed much over time.

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In which Phil tells the story of Tarrare, a showman and the worst spy of the French Revolution with a disgusting talent, guest host Trey describes his dream European vacation, and we express some sympathy for the humble house cat (and how they were treated by 18th century French doctors).

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In which guest host Tony tells the story of Martha Gellhorn, the only woman at D-Day and her nearly 70 years covering global conflicts, Phil talks about the importance of seizing opportunity, and we have our first every bird interruption on the podcast.

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In which Phil tells the story of Beulah Henry, one of History's most prolific female inventors, guest host Tony blames his mom for taking away his chance at becoming a famous inventor, and we discover we don't know U.S. Presidents as well as we thought.

Other stories include Katharine Blodgett, Josephine Cochrane, Margaret Knight, and Stephanie Kwolek, all featured on the "Lady Edisons" project at ladyedisons.com

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In which guest host James tells the story of Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller, the neurologist, psychiatrist, and pathologist whose behind-the-scenes work affirmed the memory condition known today as Alzheimer's Disease, Phil explains why he doesn't get movie references, and we award ourselves honorary doctorate degrees via the transitive property.

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In which Phil tells the story of Henrietta Lacks, the woman who unknowingly contributed the most important cell line (HeLa cells) in the history of medical research, guest host James, of the "Science Night" podcast, critiques male doctors for being too focused on erections, and we attempt some unusual online shopping.

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In which guest host Matt tells the story of Herman Webster Mudgett, better known as H.H. Holmes, America's first serial killer and owner of Chicago's "Murder Castle," Phil ponders the female fascination with the 'true crime' genre, and we learn how to profile other infamous murderers, including the legendary Jack the Ripper.

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In which Phil tells the story of Easy Eddie O'Hare, a lawyer who changed his ways to protect the name of his future WWII hero son, Butch O'Hare, guest host Matt wishes a more painful death on Al Capone, and we recall a shady (but delicious) Italian restaurant in the Windy City.

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In which guest host Vince tells the story of Kenny Washington, the first African American signed to play in the modern National Football League, Phil rehashes an old argument with his sister, and our bias as lifelong Cleveland Browns fans shines through. 

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In which Phil tells the story of Edward Bernays, a public relations consultant who used propaganda to shift public opinion and ethics, guest host Vince explains why he's unfit to serve in the military, and we learn the origin of a common "banana" phrase...but not that one.

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