Incredible Stories Podcast

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Incredible Stories Podcast episodes:

03.14.2018
Name That Food
Ever wonder how some of your favorite food dishes got their names? From Fettuccine Alfredo to Kung Pao Chicken, we take a look at some of their origins. Show Notes: Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe: https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/fettuccine-alfredo/61d2461a-da1e-4f20-b101-e0a5186ef337… The post Name That Food appeared...
02.18.2018
Unsolved Science Mysteries
Learn about 6 mysteries that science doesn’t have answers to yet. What is dark energy? Why are you right handed? How do butterflies migrate? These questions and more will leave you stumped. Show Notes: Prime Numbers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkMXdShDdtY Handedness: http://www.rightleftrightwrong.com/theories.html… The post Unsolved...
02.02.2018
The Killdozer
What happens when reasonable men must do unreasonable things? They make their own tank out of a bulldozer and level a town of course. Hear the story of Marvin Heemeyer’s Killdozer! Show Notes: Killdozer rampage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZbG9i1oGPA Killdozer pictures: http://www.tanks-encyclopedia.com/marvin-heemeyers-armored-bulldozer/… The post...
01.19.2018
The Lost Banana
Why does the world no longer eat the delicious banana known as the Gros Michel? Learn about what happened to this banana, and why we eat an inferior banana today. Show Notes: Grow a banana from seeds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaU0W4wd79M Banana …...
01.05.2018
Saddam’s Key to the City
Receiving the key to a city can be a big honor, but did you know Saddam Hussein once got the Key to Detroit? Find out about that and the history behind “Keys to the City” in this week’s episode. …...
12.02.2017
Khutulun; Warrior, Wrestler, Princess
Also known as the Princess of 10,000 Horses, Khutulun influenced Asia as a military leader and undefeated wrestler! Learn how this Mongolian warrior-princess left her mark on the empire. Show Notes: Mongolian Wrestling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ry-OuWGhjVg Attributed Music: Crusade – …...
11.18.2017
Losers, Runners Up and Number 2’s
Their names may not be as well known as those who came in 1st, but the 2nd people to climb Everest, barrel over Niagara, break the sound barrier & invent the phone deserve some recognition. Show Notes: Chariots … The post...
11.04.2017
Breatharians; Living Off Air
Can you live off eating nothing but air and light? Some people claim they can do just this, learn about the practice of Breatharianism in this week’s episode. Show Notes: Cosmic Internet Academy: http://selfempowermentacademy.com.au/ 60 minutes piece: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnCuzUd4eC0 Human...
10.28.2017
Weird Lights
Around the globe there are reports of strange lights seen close to the ground. These mysterious orbs are seen from Australia to Texas, and this week we learn about them and their many theories. Show Notes: Shot gun tracer:...
10.22.2017
The Onza Mystery Cat
In the remote regions of Mexico there is said to be a large fierce cat with long limbs and big ears. Known as the Onza, its legend has persisted for hundred of years, but does it really exist? Show...
10.14.2017
Princess Ronkonkoma
Lake Ronkonkoma is the largest lake on Long Island, New York, and is also one of the most eerie lakes in the country. Learn about the ghostly Native American legend of the Lady of the Lake. Show Notes: … The post...
09.22.2017
The Plot to Overthrow the US Government
In 1933 a group of prominent businessmen got together and devised a plot to overthrow the president of the United States. Learn about the Business Plot, what happened and the cover-up. Show Notes: Gimlet Drink Recipe: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/geoffrey-zakarian/classic-gin-gimlet-2341489 … The...
09.14.2017
The First Computer Virus
If you have a computer you know the risk of viruses, but did you know the first computer virus was actually pretty harmless? Learn about the first computer virus in history in this week’s episode. Show Notes: Attributed...
09.08.2017
Giant Birds
Many cultures have stories of gigantic birds, and some feathered creatures may have inspired myths and tall tales of these large fliers. Learn about some truly big birds both legendary and real. Show Notes: Video of Thunderbird sighting? … The post Giant...
09.01.2017
The Real Professor Moriarty
Professor Moriarty is one of the most iconic literary villains, but do you know the story of the person who inspired this Sherlock Holmes character? Learn about Adam Worth, the real Moriarty. Show Notes: Painting of the Duchess of...
08.18.2017
The Golden Spruce
The Golden Spruce was a very special and rare tree. It was sacred to native peoples, it puzzled scientists and left us an unsolved mystery. Learn about this tree’s intriguing history and tragic fate. Show Notes: Haida Nation: http://www.haidanation.ca/…...
08.12.2017
How Maui Snared the Sun
Hear the Polynesian tale of how cultural hero Maui snared the sun, thus slowing it down to give us longer days. Show Notes: Thanks to Mindless Imagination Studio for the recording assist this week. Check them out if …...
08.05.2017
Texas Feuds and Killings
The Boyce-Sneed feud is one of the most infamous stories of revenge, love triangles and frontier justice in Texas history. Learn about what went down in Texas and who won. Show Notes: Some other Feuds: http://www.history.com/news/history-lists/6-epic-family-feuds Attributed Music:…...
07.28.2017
The George Washington Zombie Plan
Do you know the story of how George Washington died? Did you know there was a plan to bring him back from the dead? Well listen to this episode and learn more. Show Notes: Mount Vernon.org: http://www.mountvernon.org/ … The...
07.21.2017
The Priciest Potato
You probably can’t afford this potato, but it is most likely pretty tasty. Learn about the world’s most expensive potato. Show Notes: La Bonnotte Homepage: http://www.lanoirmoutier.com/ Expensive Potato Chip: http://www.sterikschips.se/eng/ Ammarnas Potato Hill: http://www.vindelfjallen.se/upptack/explore/ammarnas Attributed Music: Angevin –...
07.14.2017
Bloody Fingers: The Rojas Murders
The 1892 Rojas Murders marked a significant leap in policing. Learn about the first time in history that fingerprints were used to determine a criminal’s guilt. Show Notes: Myth Busters Torture Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vESKdr8uqE Attributed Music: Bass walker – … The...
06.30.2017
Casey At The Bat
Learn about the real people, places and story of the most popular baseball poem ever ‘Casey At The Bat’. Who was Casey? Where is Mudville? Find out in this week’s episode. Show Notes: Casey At The Bat, Disney version: … The post...
06.23.2017
The Radioactive Boy Scout Pt. 2
Learn how a Boy Scout named David Hahn built a nuclear reactor in his mother’s backyard shed in 1994. Part 2 of 2. Show Notes: Professional Explanation of a Breeder Reactor: https://www.coursera.org/learn/energy-environment-life/lecture/fR25c/making-more-than-you-use-breeder-reactors Attributed Music: I am Running with Temporary...
06.15.2017
The Radioactive Boy Scout Pt. 1
In 1994 a Boy Scout named David Hahn caused a panic by attempting to build is own nuclear reactor in his backyard. Did he succeed? Learn about part 1 of his crazy story. Show Notes: Atomic Badge 1991: …...
06.10.2017
The Ribbon Creek Incident
In 1956 a Marine Corps Drill Instructor marched his ill-fated platoon into the swampy Ribbon Creek at Parris Island. This incident left a dark mark on the Marines that forced them to modernize. Show Notes: Full Metal Jacket: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur3121e_Cgg… The post The...
06.02.2017
The Daring Aeronautics of Sophie Blanchard
As the first female aeronaut Sophie Blanchard took ballooning to new heights. Hear her amazing story of adventure in the skies as she captivated the world. Show Notes: Types of Balloons: http://www.gordonbennett2012.ch/read-news/items/en-difference-gas-hotair-balloons.html Hot Air Ballooning History: https://www.hotairballooncappadocia.com/History-Ballooning.html … The post...
05.26.2017
De Loys’ Ape
Real or fake? This is the strange story of the man who claimed to discover a South American ape. The creature was used to bolster racist theories, but also remains a fun mystery in cryptozoology. Show Notes: De …...
05.20.2017
The Man Who Survived Two Atomic Bombs
Hear the incredible story of the only man officially recognized to have survived the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Show Notes: 1940’s Slang: http://www.cultureify.com/1940s-slang-lingo-phrases/ 1940’s Sang 2: http://1940s.org/history/on-the-homefront/forties-slang-40s Attributed Music: The Dark Glow You’re free to use this … The...
05.12.2017
The Goat Gland Doctor Pt 2
Continuing the odd story of Dr. Brinkley, the man who transplanted goat glands into people. His quackery took him on a journey of radio pioneering, international politics, fame & ruin. Show Notes: The Goat Gland Doctor Pt 1: … The...
05.06.2017
The Goat Gland Doctor Pt 1
The odd story of Dr. Brinkley, the man who transplanted goat glands into people. His rags-to-riches-to-rags story involves medical quackery, radio pioneering & international politics! Show Notes: Baby Goats in PJs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfxUt9UM0nc Music: Fig Leaf Times Two by Kevin …...
04.29.2017
The Most Expensive Liquids in the World
We all think oil is pricey, and while valuable it’s far from the most expensive liquid in the world. Here are some of the most treasured fluids on earth. Can you guess number one? Show Notes: How to...
04.21.2017
Olga of Kiev; Don’t Mess With the B
For Saint Olga, the ruler of the Kievan Rus, revenge was a dish best served hot. Learn about this bad-ass lady’s epic story of revenge and why it’s wise not to scorn women. Show Notes: Crash Course in...
04.14.2017
Oldest Living Things
The world is home to some truly old organisms. Learn about some of the oldest things in this episode and find out which entity holds the title as the “Oldest Living Thing on the Planet”. Show Notes: Old...
04.07.2017
Fatty Arbuckle, Blacklisted for Murder
What happens when Hollywood’s biggest star, both figuratively & literary, goes on trial for murder in the 1920s? Learn about the Fatty Arbuckle scandal in this week’s episode. Show Notes: The Hays Code: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motion_Picture_Production_Code… The post Fatty Arbuckle, Blacklisted for...
03.31.2017
Roses; The Empress’s New Groove
Did you know Napoleon’s wife, Empress Josephine, set the ball rolling on the modern rose and warring countries set aside their difference to give her roses? Learn more in this week’s episode. Show Notes: Chateau De Malmaison: http://musees-nationaux-malmaison.fr/chateau-malmaison/… The...
03.23.2017
The Pink Gang of India
The Gulabi Gang is a women’s activist group in India known for wearing pink and taking justice into their own hands. Learn more about this kick-ass vigilante group in this week’s episode. Show Notes: Sari: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sari Gulabi Gang documentary: … The...
03.17.2017
The Tale of the Shipwrecked Sailor
The ‘Tale of the Shipwrecked Sailor’ is one of the oldest written stories in history! More than 4,000 years old hear this inspirational Egyptian story theatrically performed in this week’s episode. Show Notes: The Tale of The Shipwrecked...
03.09.2017
The Greatest Band to Never Play
In 1969 a Rolling Stone joke article leads to the signing of the greatest super group ever created … The Masked Marauders. There was just one catch though; find out why they never played. Show Notes: Sharon Tate: …...
02.28.2017
The Oldest Company in the World; Keeping it in the Family
Learn about the oldest company in the world and how adult adoptions contribute to business longevity. Show Notes: The Economist Article: http://www.economist.com/news/asia/21567419-family-firms-adopt-unusual-approach-remain-competitive-keeping-it-family The oldest Hotel, book a trip: http://www.keiunkan.co.jp/en/… The post The Oldest Company in the World; Keeping it in the...
02.22.2017
Mary’s Little Lamb
You may be familiar with the children’s song “Mary Had A Little Lamb”, but did you know there was a real Mary? Find out how a pet lamb inspired this song and contribute to the audio revolution. Show Notes: …...
02.14.2017
Tom Dooley, A Murderous Song
This episode you learn about the true story behind the popular folk song ‘Tom Dooley’ involving a post Civil War confederate soldier and a love square gone wrong taking place in Appalachia. Show Notes: A very detailed account of...
02.07.2017
WWII Jungle Rescue
This week, the unbelievable rescue of 3 survivors of a plane crash from the jungles of Papua New Guinea during WWII. How do they escape? Listen and find out their crazy plan. Show Notes: YouTube documentary on the rescue: …...
01.31.2017
The Women’s Kingdom
In China there is an area known as the Kingdom of Women where females call the shots. Learn about the Mosuo people’s unique customs and history in this week’s episode. Show Notes: Picture source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/goddesssherry/105370244/in/photostream/ … The post The Women’s Kingdom...
01.24.2017
Bullfighting, Bull Worship & Bull Crap
Do you want to know how bulls are intertwined with society? From Bull Fighting to common words, learn more in this week’s episode. Show Notes: Minoan Bull Leaping Fresco: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bull-Leaping_Fresco#/media/File:Bull_leaping_minoan_fresco_archmus_Heraklion.jpg Rescortes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXAk91PltMI Course Libre: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mECQ7p1W6OM&t=83s… The post Bullfighting, Bull Worship & Bull...
01.17.2017
The Zoot Suit Riot
You may be familiar with the song ‘Zoot Suit Riot’, but did you know it was an actual thing? Learn how a fancy suit put the city of LA on edge. Show Notes: Some 90’s nostalgia, Check out the Cherry...
01.10.2017
Pellagra The Corn Epidemic
Learn about how the mysterious disease of Pellagra ravaged the American South and lead to changes in how we eat corn today! Show Notes: Evolution of Corn: http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/selection/corn/… The post Pellagra The Corn Epidemic appeared first on Incredible Stories Podcast.
01.02.2017
Oswald The Lucky Rabbit
This week we discover Walt Disney’s lost mascot, Oswald Rabbit. The Rabbit could have been the corner stone of the world-wide super power that is Disney, but it was lost. Learn how Disney got it back with a little help …...
12.06.2016
The Pintupi 9
This week features a new format, and the incredible story of the Pintupi 9. Learn about the last Aboriginal group in Australia to live a traditional hunter-gather life before being found by modern society. Show Notes:...
11.29.2016
Warrior Queens of Vietnam
Learn about the Trung Sisters; two bad-ass sisters who ruled their own kingdom after kicking out the Chinese. Skip the headlines and go straight to the story: 11:22 Headlines: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2110522-googles-neural-networks-invent-their-own-encryption/ http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-37650274 http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2016/10/dinosaur-fossil-brain-tissue-paleontology-animals-science/ http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2016/10/31/Panda-fights-off-enclosure-invading-man-at-Chinese-zoo/1421477932428/ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/wikileaks-ufos-united-nations_us_5813aa17e4b0390e69d0322e?section=us_weird-news http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/metta-world-peace-ghosts_us_5817c889e4b0990edc3327e7?section=us_weird-news… The post Warrior Queens of...
11.16.2016
Trapped Under The Sea
Listen to the incredible story of a Nigerian man who spent nearly 3 days under the ocean! #OkeneCoke, make it happen. Skip the headlines and go straight to the story: 10:00 Headlines: http://www.cnn.com/2016/10/26/asia/china-terrifying-school-run-ladder/index.html http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3866832/Pacific-islanders-carry-DNA-… The post Trapped Under The...

What's Incredible Stories Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Incredible Stories Podcast episodes:

Name That Food

Unsolved Science Mysteries

The Killdozer

The Lost Banana

Saddam’s Key to the City

Khutulun; Warrior, Wrestler, Princess

Losers, Runners Up and Number 2’s

Breatharians; Living Off Air

Weird Lights

The Onza Mystery Cat

Princess Ronkonkoma

The Plot to Overthrow the US Government

The First Computer Virus

Giant Birds

The Real Professor Moriarty

The Golden Spruce

How Maui Snared the Sun

Texas Feuds and Killings

The George Washington Zombie Plan

The Priciest Potato

Bloody Fingers: The Rojas Murders

Casey At The Bat

The Radioactive Boy Scout Pt. 2

The Radioactive Boy Scout Pt. 1

The Ribbon Creek Incident

The Daring Aeronautics of Sophie Blanchard

De Loys’ Ape

The Man Who Survived Two Atomic Bombs

The Goat Gland Doctor Pt 2

The Goat Gland Doctor Pt 1

The Most Expensive Liquids in the World

Olga of Kiev; Don’t Mess With the B

Oldest Living Things

Fatty Arbuckle, Blacklisted for Murder

Roses; The Empress’s New Groove

The Pink Gang of India

The Tale of the Shipwrecked Sailor

The Greatest Band to Never Play

The Oldest Company in the World; Keeping it in the Family

Mary’s Little Lamb

Tom Dooley, A Murderous Song

WWII Jungle Rescue

The Women’s Kingdom

Bullfighting, Bull Worship & Bull Crap

The Zoot Suit Riot

Pellagra The Corn Epidemic

Oswald The Lucky Rabbit

The Pintupi 9

Warrior Queens of Vietnam

Trapped Under The Sea