The Missing Chapter Podcast

In the blink of an eye… everything you have worked your entire life for can change.

In the blink of an eye… the world that you have come to know, love, and appreciate can be turned upside down.

In the blink of an eye… the things you know and love, as well as the things you take for granted, can all be gone.

In the blink of an eye… your entire life, as you know it, can change for ever.

Today’s Missing Chapter Episode is one of determination. Determination to fight, survive, and live. Trapped in his own body and mind, a man finds a way to still give back to the world in a beautiful and amazing way. Join us today for an episode that will have you appreciating not just history and those that have helped build it, but the human spirit that exists within us all. It’s the Missing Chapter.

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You’ve heard the phrase, “desperate times call for desperate measures?” Or how about, “the enemy of my enemy is my friend?” The war between the U.S. government and organized crime has been well documented. It defined American History throughout a large portion of the 20th century and gave rise to numerous iconic books, plays, and especially Hollywood films. So, what would it take exactly, for these two opposing forces to actually put their differences aside and unite in one common objective? Well, the answer may surprise and the story may astound you…Fuhgeddaboudit! Not a chance! Our mission has always been to tell you more about it. Today, we’re recommending a nice, Italian blend coffee and a podcast that will both entertain and inform… The Missing Chapter.

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Most intelligence gathering involves satellites. Wiretaps. Classified briefings. Highly trained analysts studying global events. You know...serious stuff. But what if I told you that some people believe one of the most reliable indicators of an international crisis isn't found in a secret government report...

It's found in a pepperoni pizza. You heard me right, pizza. How is that possible you might ask? On today's Missing Chapter Short, you will find out how simple Google searches and data analysis lead many to believe that the greatest predictor of any sort of global crisis is how much take-out is ordered at a single time. Find out more on today's episode!

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Some of the coolest stories in history are the ones that hide in plain sight.  A deck of cards is no exception.  We see them everywhere and almost every household has a deck or two of cards.  From casinos to your grandparents’ house, to that junk drawer in your kitchen nobody cleans out. Fifty-two cards. Four suits. A couple jokers. Simple, yet historic, and absolutely fascinating because none of it is random. The kings? Chosen intentionally. The suits? Symbolic. The numbers? Possibly connected to the calendar itself. And depending on who you asked throughout history, playing cards were either harmless entertainment, mathematical genius, tools of gambling and crime, or to some, the work of the devil. Am I being overly dramatic for something used to play Go Fish? Well, today on The Missing Chapter, we’re diving into the whole story - the bizarre hidden history of playing cards - how they traveled across continents, got banned by governments, terrified religious leaders, inspired magicians, and quietly became one of the most recognizable objects on Earth.  So take a sip of your favorite brew, turn up your volumes because it’s time for the Missing Chapter Podcast.
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Let me start with a challenge.  How much of the Star-Spangled Banner do you actually know?  Not the first line.  Not the first verse.  The whole thing.  If I handed you a microphone at a baseball game and asked you to sing it, how far would you get?  Ten seconds?  Five?  Would you just start humming confidently and hope nobody notices?

Because here's the strange thing:

One of the most recognizable songs in America is also one of the least-known.  Most Americans know a single verse.  But the Star-Spangled Banner actually has four.  And hidden in those forgotten verses is a story of war, survival, patriotism, controversy, and one very nervous lawyer watching a battle unfold through the darkness.  Today on The Missing Chapter, we're diving into the history of America's national anthem—How it was written during a battle, why it's so difficult to sing, and what happened to the verses that most Americans have never heard.  Happy 250th Birthday, America, and welcome to the Missing Chapter.

“Step into a Victorian drawing room. Velvet curtains pool at your feet. Gaslight flickers softly against polished wood. The air is warm… almost comforting. And on the walls, an exquisite emerald-green wallpaper glows with undeniable elegance.

It’s beautiful. It’s fashionable.

And it’s quietly killing you.

In the latter half of the nineteenth century, Britain’s homes became showcases of progress—filled with innovation, color, and modern luxury. But hidden within that beauty was something far more sinister. A dazzling new pigment, adored by designers and coveted by the elite, carried a deadly secret. With every passing day, with every breath, it released an invisible threat into the very heart of the home.

Families didn’t suspect it. Doctors struggled to explain it. And by the time the truth began to surface… it was already too late.

This is the story of Scheele’s Green—the color that turned Victorian luxury into a slow, silent death sentence.”

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I think you reach a certain age, where you start to become very reflective on your life – where you’ve been and where you’re headed. For me, this weekend provides the opportunity to take time out of my busy schedule and reinforce what I already know… my Dad is truly a role model and mentor. There are always actions and traits that dads pass down to their sons – how to shave, how to carry oneself, and… how to tie a necktie. But where did that last fashion statement originate. The formality of knotting a piece of material around one’s neck in a Windsor, half-Windsor, four-in-hand, Prince Albert, simple, Kelvin, Pratt, Eldredge, Van Wijk, Trinity, Murrell, Balthus and… the classic bow-tie. Phew! That’s a knot to try and digest, but, as is the case on every episode of The Missing Chapter, we’ll dissect all of the history behind the origins on this Father’s Day tribute and, if you’re watching us, you’ll see us demonstrate our own preference on how to tie our ties. It’s a Missing Chapter, Father’s Day Special, and it wouldn’t be complete without the coffee. Thanks for joining us!

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If you are as obsessive as I am, I go crazy when I can’t find something.  It drives me nuts.  I will search far and wide and I am a man on a mission until this object is found.  I think there is something about the human mind that naturally gravitates toward finding the lost - like lost treasure.  People have crossed deserts, financed expeditions, started wars, and ruined their lives trying to find things that may not even exist anymore.  But there’s one object that stands above all of them.  The Ark of the Covenant.  Not because it was worth money, but because of what it represented.  God’s Presence.  History.  Proof even!  And maybe that’s why people have spent over 2,500 years trying to find it.  Movies turned it into legend.  Historians turned it into mystery. And ever since Raiders of the Lost Ark gave us the line, “They’re digging in the wrong place”, people have been convinced the Ark is still out there somewhere - hidden, buried, waiting to be discovered.  Some say it’s beneath Jerusalem.  Others say elsewhere.  But one man, in 1982, said, “I found it.”  So today on The Missing Chapter, we’re diving into one of history’s greatest unsolved mysteries - the search for the Ark of the Covenant.  The only solution to a story so wild and controversial is more coffee.  Caffeine up, everyone, this is going to be a crazy one.  Welcome to the Missing Chapter.

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History is full of strange coincidences, and the Civil War is no exception. In fact, we’ve documented many coincidences that occurred during the biggest turning point in our nation’s history – from the story of Wilmer McLean, whose land provided the stage for the first Battle of Bull Run and whose house witnessed the signing of peace in Appomattox, to the Union soldiers from the 27th Indiana Volunteer Infantry, who found a copy of Confederate General Robert E. Lee’s "Lost Order" wrapped around three cigars in a field near Frederick, Maryland. But maybe no story of coincidence can compare to that of Stefan Lorant, who was researching a book on Abraham Lincoln in the 1950s, when he came across an image of the President’s funeral procession as it moved down Broadway in New York City. The photo was dated April 25, 1865 and it unlocked a truly remarkable occurrence in American History.

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Have you ever wanted to prove someone wrong when someone told you that you couldn’t do something?  Maybe you proved a nay-sayer wrong.  Maybe you outperformed someone who doubted you.  Maybe you refused to give up when you failed. Now imagine that same energy, but instead of proving a point…You build a multi-million dollar company. Actually, scratch that. You build a company so successful, it competes with the person who rejected you. That’s not just redemption, that’s legendary. So today on The Missing Chapter, we’re diving into one of the greatest connections in automotive history.  A story where one “no” led to another, which led to another, which led to some of the fastest, most beautiful cars ever created. Welcome to the Missing Chapter, everyone, let’s get started.

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