Robin Waterfield ("Dividing the Spoils: The War for Alexander the Great's Empire") joins the show. Many people know how Alexander the Great conquered much of the known world. Few know the story of what happened to his empire after his untimely death. We discuss the forty year bloody battle that pitted The Successors against each other to achieve total conquest.

Jim Donovan ("The Blood of Heroes: The 13-Day Struggle for the Alamo--and the Sacrifice That Forged a Nation") joins the show. We discuss the early history of people moving to Texas, colonists fight for independence, the major players who shaped the movement, and The Alamo's impact on American history.

Bill Chastain (MLB.com, "Hack's 191: Hack Wilson and His Incredible 1930 Season") joins the show. We discuss Hack Wilson's incredible RBI record that has survived decades, including the Steroid Era. Despite his own vices, Wilson put up one of the best offensive seasons in baseball history.

Tyler Anbinder (Professor of History at George Washington, "Five Points: The 19th Century New York City Neighborhood that Invented Tap Dance, Stole Elections, and Became the World's Most Notorious Slum") joins the show. We discuss the infamous Five Points, the intense political clashes, the Irish immigration explosion, and his work providing consultation on "Gangs of New York".

We reminisce about the first 99 episodes, Murphy beds, doable marathons, and finding the right word.

Michael Sellers (Filmmaker, Author of "John Carter and the Gods of Hollywood") joins the show. We discuss the film John Carter from inception to release, including controversial decisions made at the top, the power of social media, and whether or not we can expect any future sequels.

Glenn Frankel (Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, "The Searchers: The Making of an American Legend") joins the show. We discuss American myths, an early literary genre, and one of the truly great films of all time.

Sean McIndoe (Down Goes Brown, "The Best of Down Goes Brown) joins the show. We cover the NHL playoffs, announcers in awkward places, illegal curvatures on sticks, and potential upsets.

Andrew Chaikin (Science journalist, Space historian, "A Passion for Mars") joins the show. We discuss exploring Mars, the major players involved, government involvement, and why space exploration is important.

The author of "Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World" joins the show. We discuss history's greatest conqueror, his impressive achievements, unique tactics, and how his impact is still seen today.

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