The Revisionists

Avast, ye mateys! We’re back in our usual time slot to talk about one of the big dogs of piracy: Bart Roberts (aka Black Bart, John Roberts, or guy eating a terrible slop bowl) with one of the big dogs of friendship, Russell Carlsen! Zach pulls out an unexpected memory, Russell is objectified right off the bat, and Brian is all about family.

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NOTE: Brian is still having computer issues, which means that there are quite a few audio glitches this episode. We apologize for the lapses in quality, hopefully he’ll be able to buy a new computer soon.

We discuss the pirate queen of Ireland Grace O’Malley with returning favorite (and pirate queen of Colorado) Jen Kolic! Zach spoils a Robert Pattinson movie, Jen asks for Brian’s credentials, and Brian keeps you rockin’ on your morning commute.

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We’re back! After an unplanned hiatus of scheduling snafus, computer kerfuffles, and disease downers, we’re coming in hot with the first in our miniseries on pirates, which is sure to be a fun time without any gruesome or upsetting…oh…oh no. It’s the Harpe Brothers. Steve Vanderploeg is here. Just…content warning for violence, sexual assault, and violence against children. God, history sucks.

I’m aware that there are a few audio errors this episode (and new filler theme music). I’m getting a new computer soon, but for now we’re just having to make do and we appreciate your patience.

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Happy Halloween everybody! We close out this year’s Spooktacular by talking about explosion enthusiast, sex-cult joiner, demon summoner, and subpar spy Jack Parsons with the wonderful Micah Thurston. Zach has a special Halloween send-off, Micah plays with the established timeline, and Brian encourages listeners to envision their dream cult.

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Don’t go into that creepy basement, check out our new episode instead! The brilliant Jen Kolic returns as we discuss the horrifying story of Carl Tanzler, in the second of our three-episode Halloween Spooktacular! Zach teases an even more upsetting episode topic, Jen gives us a little gross payback, and Brian gives his last will and testament.

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Claw your way out of that grave, listeners: it’s the start of our annual Halloween Spooktacular! We’re joined by the wonderful Brad Galli to talk about the grave-robbing killers Burke & Hare. Zach slips on the Scottish accent like an old glove, Brad gives an architecture tour of Denver, and Brian kicks off this month in a thematically appropriate way!

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We close out our miniseries on anti-fascist history by taking a look uncomfortably close to home by talking about the heroics of Frank Emi! Plus, we’re joined by the brilliant and hilarious Kira MagCalen. Zach admits when he’s wrong, Kira knows how she would act under pressure, and Brian learns a horrible salsa truth.

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Sister Kate McCarthy was a six-foot nun who killed Nazis. If you aren’t already into this story, I don’t know that I can help you. Join us and returning guest Kris Boruff (of the Movie Trap podcast) as we continue our miniseries on anti-fascist history! Zach gives us an impossible movie title task, Kris talks about how to hide a nun, and—for one lucky listener—Brian unlocks a suppressed nun fetish.

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CONTENT WARNING: This episode deals with the violence of the Holocaust. We don’t go into graphic detail, but it also can’t be avoided.

We wrap up our con artists miniseries and kick off our “Resisting Fascism” miniseries (the fascists made us do it) by talking about someone who used his con artist skills for the ultimate good: Raoul Wallenberg! Special guest Bridget Callahan joins us, and helps us remember that we are still technically a comedy podcast! Zach, Bridget, and Brian want you to help fight fascism with whatever tools you have (also it’s very late at night and I’m mad so this is in lieu of the traditional show notes).

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Brian opens this episode with an appeal for you to support your local abortion fund. If you’re looking for one, Cobalt is near and dear to our hearts, or you can support the National Network here. There’s like 7 minutes of sad preamble to this episode about Roe, so be prepared for that.

We’re back and, y’all, this one is one of our biggest episodes ever! Steve Vanderploeg and a very special surprise guest help us talk about L. Ron Hubbard! Due to computer issues, Brian had to record on a laptop in his kitchen and not the studio, so his audio is a little off, which we hope is not too noticeable.

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