Into The Wikiverse

By intothewikiverse

Season 2 - Each week host Mike Hover interviews someone based on a historical event that took place the day the podcast airs. It could be a historical figure, someone with a PHD, or even a ghost. Take... more

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The podcast currently has 53 episodes available.

Into The Wikiverse episodes:

February 22, 2022 Moose Murders
Today is February 22nd.

The notorious Broadway flop "Moose Murders" opens and closes on this night in 1983. Host Mike Hover (@hoverdrive) sits down New York theatre critic Edith Wolf (Georgie Cadwell @georgiecaldwell) to recall what happened that fateful night at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Catch Georgie in the latest Problemagic sketch "Berry Juice Blasters" on Youtube or tiktok!

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6min
February 15, 2022 Saint Louis
Today is February 15th.

The city of Saint Louis celebrates it’s 258th anniversary today. Host Mike Hover (@hoverdrive) sits down with St Louis' Board of Tourism Marc Lewis (Judson Russell @russell.judson) to chat about the "Gateway to the West" and things get heated as old town rivalries emerge.

Check out Judson's debut novel "The Last Dungeon":

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7min
February 08, 2022 Peter The Great
Today is February 8th.

On this day in 1725, between four and five in the morning, Pyotr Aleksyvich "Peter The Great" died. With so many legends and myths behind this man, host Mike Hover (@hoverdrive) sits down with the ghost of Peter the Great (Dr. Jim Mourey @jimmourey) and they sort out what is fact and what is fiction!

Check out Jim's work here:
https://www.jimmourey.com/

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7min
February 01, 2022 King Edward III
Today is February 1st.
On this day in 1327, Edward III was crowned King of England at the age of 14. His fifty year reign was the second longest in medieval history. Host Mike Hover (@hoverdrive) sits down with the teenage king (Kristin Schultes @kristinactually) and they discuss his blowhard of a step-dad, future plans as King, and OMG there is so much angst!
See Kristin performing at The Comic Strip Live in NYC on February 16 at 8PM! 1568 2nd Ave NYC

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6min
January 25, 2022 Nellie Bly
Today is January 25th.
On this day in 1890, American journalist Nellie Bly, completed a record-breaking trip around the world in 72 days. Host Mike Hover (@hoverdrive) talks with Nellie Bly (Annie Jackson @anniejackson7) on the stories of her journey that weren't published. See Annie at The Annoyance Theater Saturday January 29th 10pm for Riff: Chicago's Music Improv Party.
https://www.facebook.com/riffimprov

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5min
January 18, 2022 Kaiser Wilhelm
Today is January 18th.
On this day in 1871, the Prussian King Wilhelm I was proclaimed emperor of the newly formed German Empire. Host Mike Hover (@hoverdrive) talks with royal party planner Oberon Hoffmann (Sarah Little) on the coronation and party held at the Hall of Mirrors in the Palace of Versailles. It was epic.
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7min
January 11, 2022 Creation of The Grand Canyon National Monument
Today is January 11th.
On this day in 1908, The Grand Canyon National Monument was enacted by Congress, a few steps shy from becoming a National Park. Host Mike Hover (@hoverdrive) talks with local resident Doug Speckles (Nick Rowley @nrowley) on how the national park has shaped the area around it. Mostly we discuss Flintstones' Bedrock CIty.
Follow Nick's dog on IG @tupperwarethedog!
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5min
January 04, 2022 Operation Carpetbagger
Today is January 4th.
On this day in 1944, Allied Troops started a military campaign to airdrop supplies to resistance movements within occupied Europe. This campaign was dubbed Operation Carpetbagger. Host Mike Hover (@hoverdrive) talks with Professor Jonathan Spire of the Yorkshire Air Museum (Michael Coyne @MikeFCoyne on Twitter & @Michael.F.Coyne on IG) about this operation's significance in WWII.
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4min
December 28, 2021 Alaric II
Today is December 28th.
On this day in 484, Alaric II was crowned king of the Visigoths. Not much is known about this king, other than his death in battle and local legends. In an exclusive interview, Mike Hover (@hoverdrive) sits down with Alaric II (Justin Parlette @japr0) to discuss his legacy. Apparently he has a treasure.
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7min
December 21, 2021 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Today is December 21st.
In 1937, the world's first full-length animated feature, premieres at the Carthay Circle Theatre, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Mike Hover (@hoverdrive) sits down with the co-author of the original story Wilhelm Grimm, of the Brother Grimm, (Sam Barone - @samthereporterr) and they discuss the differences between this Disney classic and the 1812 fairy tale.
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5min

FAQs about Into The Wikiverse:

How many episodes does Into The Wikiverse have?

The podcast currently has 53 episodes available.