Podcast of Greats

Enjoy some time with Ian and Coop breaking down how Mummies were used for medicine and Socialite hospitality, how the FBI stole a hefty amount of Civil War gold, and how there is a pet rock on Mars. 

In the 18th century in France, a mysterious creature known as the Beast of Gevaudan was responsible for spreading fear over a rural region. It all began with a vicious assault on a woman that took place in the south of France in the year 1764. It's possible that this tragedy would have ended up being just another tale about a vicious and deadly beast, but nevertheless, the narrative spread, and it eventually grew so large that it involved King Louis XV of France.

Top off that whiskey glass, it's a good one 

Sit back and relax with this week's thimble of whiskey episode brought to you by Cooper and Ian. 

The boys dive into some new alien chats, mass flocks of birds falling from the skies around the world, planets that should only exist in your nightmares, ancient occult mirrors designed to see into one's future, and the most wanted turkey in human history. 

Buckle up, pour that rocks glass to the brim, or spark up a phat one....this episode is a trip.

Caroline Amelia Nation, who was often called "Hatchet Granny" or "Carry Nation," was a radical member of the temperance movement, which protested alcohol use leading up to Prohibition. Carry described herself as "a bulldog running along at the feet of Jesus, barking at what He doesn't like", and claimed a divine ordination to promote temperance by destroying bars. 

In today’s episode, we are going to discuss just how much of a bad-ass woman Carry Amelia Nation really was. 

The Rape of Nanjing, also known as the Nanjing Massacre or the Nanking Massacre, was one of the most horrific and lesser-known atrocities of World War II that lasted for a total of six weeks. This brutal event was perpetrated by the Japanese against the Chinese people who lived in Nanjing. The Japanese military had no regard for the lives of these innocent people and used a wide range of unethical and horrific actions to nearly exterminate the city. There were human experiments and even competitions where the Japanese would see who could kill the most people the fastest, which was reported in local Japanese newspapers as if it were some type of game show. 

This episode is a bit dark and is heavy with some wicked evil things. So, you have been warned. 

In today’s episode, we are going to take a dive into America’s most famous haunted house, The Amityville Horror house. For those of you who might not be so divvied in the haunted, true crime, and Hollywood horror world, the Amityville horror tale is an American horror classic tale, filled with demons, possessions, murder, and loads of conspiracy. The story of the haunting became so popular, that there have been over 30 films made surrounding the so-called hauntings, six of which made it to theaters, grossing over $220million in total box office sales. Our aim in this episode is to break down that horrific night of the DeFeo murders, the aftermath, and all of the hauntings that supposedly took place, and then explain how this riveting American horror tale became the most infamous haunted story in the US of A.

In today’s episode, we will be discussing one of the most badass dudes to ever grace the Earth with his presence, Peter Fruechen. Danish explorer Peter Fruechen stood 6’7” tall and could put the fear of God into a man's heart with just a look. He killed a wolf or polar bear (depending on who you ask) with his bare hands, became a world-famous author, escaped the Nazis, cut off his own toes, and starred in an Oscar-winning film that was based on his own books.

In today’s episode, we will be discussing the life story of King Taksin the Great, one of the most awesome and crazy warlord heroes of Thai history! Thailand had a lot of Kings that sought independence and glory. From Ramathibodi to King Naresuan, many Kings brought back the prestige of the Siamese Kingdoms, became respected, and were considered great rulers. In the 18th century, the Siamese Kingdom of Ayutthaya faced invasion once again. But a man born from intermarriage rose to power and prominence to revive the unity of the Siamese people for another time and became a player in the foundation of modern Thailand. A simple, common-born street merchant who joined the military, rose through the ranks all the way to Commander of the Imperial Guard, led a ferocious guerilla war against a vastly superior enemy force, threw out an invading army, crowned himself king, conquered new lands, and then went so religiously insane and tyrannical that his own advisors declared him unfit to rule on grounds of insanity and sentenced him to death by one of the weirdest royal execution methods I have ever heard of. 

Hey, y'all! Come kick it with Ian and Cooper as they discuss Viking torture, new discoveries within old findings and some good ol' whiskey drinkin.

In today’s episode, we will be discussing Charlemagne, also known as Charles the Great. 

Holy Roman Emperor Charles the Great, King of the Franks, Defender of the Faith, and Slaughterer of the Saxons is one of the most badass figures of history. In nearly four decades of rampant badassness and unrelenting Christian justice, this man ruefully obliterated the Vikings, Moors, and  Huns, conquered most of Italy, parts of Eastern Europe. He saved the lives of two different Popes on two separate occasions, and he was one of the only men to ever unite Western Europe under one rule. 

Pour yourself a thick glass of whiskey and embark on this crazy journey of Charlemagne's life.