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Do you like weird history, odd occurrences, strange tales, the unexplained, and just plain interesting stories? Well, if so join Smith, Mike, and Joe as we take you on a wild ride through some of the ... more
FAQs about The Story of...:How many episodes does The Story of... have?The podcast currently has 82 episodes available.
January 23, 2024S3 E10: UFO's & PresidentsDid Eisenhower have a secret meeting with gray aliens...or was he at the dentist? Did disclosure make Jimmy Carter weep unconsolably and break his faith?What were the views of our other Presidents? Were they "into UFO's"?Did H.W. know more than he let on?Join us as we discuss all of this and more as we tell The Story of...UFO's & Presidents!...more1h 14minPlay
January 16, 2024S3 E9: The Goldilocks ZoneThis week Joe and Mike take the scientific approach to “The Goldilocks Zone” a term used to describe planets that reside in a zone from their closest star that can still support liquid water. With billions of stars and trillions of planets out there, there’s gotta be life SOMEWHERE, right? Would you travel to go find it? What would that take? Join us for our discussion this week as we tackle these problems and the prospect of encountering alien life....more46minPlay
January 09, 2024S3 E8: Florida's History CurriculumThis week join Smith and special guest Jay Burke as we discuss Florida's controversial social studies curriculum. What effects can this have on students? Why is history being framed the way it is in the sunshine state? What is at stake here?Special thanks to Laura Jane Grace of Against Me!...more1h 32minPlay
December 20, 2023S3 E7: ChristmasHappy Holidays from the TSO crew! This week the boys (Smith, Mike & Camp) deconstruct the holiday we all know and love: CHRISTMAS! What is the REAL significance of December 25th? Was Jesus born in January, or even March?! Why do we have Christmas trees? What happened to the debauchery of Christmas? Did you know that Coca-Cola influenced the holiday more than you know? And where did all these ELVES COME FROM?! We also discuss our favorite Christmas memories and get all nostalgic and mushy. Join us this week as the boys get a little soft and take the non-Religious approach to one of the most religious of holidays (which wasn't always the case). BONUS CONTENT: Stay tuned after the episode for some outtakes from our kids (52:08 and 54:04)...more1h 3minPlay
December 06, 2023S3 E6: Human Psych. ExperimentsElectrocution, drugs, sex, and fascism...this one has it all. Join Smith, Camp, and Mike as we dive into the murky and unethical world of mind experimentation. How far would you go when told to hurt another human being, if it was an authority figure dictating what to do? Was the US government giving free LSD trips with the purchase of a hooker? How easy is it to turn an entire high school class into fascist storm troopers? Tune in to find out as we bring you...The Story of human psychological experiments......more1h 18minPlay
November 27, 2023S3 E5: The Incident at ChichijimaAfter bombing a radio tower on the island of Chichijima during WWII, a Navy pilot narrowly escapes capture by the Japanese. However, 8 of his fellow airmen are not so lucky… What happened on Chichijima? And why did it take 60 years for the truth to finally come out? Join Smith, Mike and Joe and learn about the Incident at Chichijima and how it unknowingly affected United States history forever. This story has a plot twist that almost sounds made-up. But we promise… it’s all real. *Warning: Listener discretion is advised*...more41minPlay
November 13, 2023S3 E4: Greek Fire and Sex RobotsOne from the vault folks. We had some honorable mentions from our inventions episode last season. This week Smith, Mike, and Bill explore "Greek Fire" and Sex Robots...what could go wrong? What was "Greek Fire" and do sex robots have "wife mode?...join us and find out!...more21minPlay
October 30, 2023S3 E3: ExorcismsHappy Halloween! This week the guys dive into the dark and scary world of exorcisms and demonic possession. What causes a person to be possessed? How do they get exorcised? Is it real? Is it mental illness? Is it something else entirely? How many exorcisms can one person endure? Definitely one to make you think. Enjoy spooky day. ...more52minPlay
October 23, 2023S3 E2: Origin of Sports Team NamesJoin the guys this week with guest host Brandon from @fdrswheelchair as we discuss the weird origins of some team names. From professional, to college, to even high school level, you’re sure to crack up with some of these. What business do Cardinals and Pirates have playing baseball? What are Cowboys doing on the gridiron? Aren’t “Flames” and Ice Hockey contradictory? Is it Bengals, or Beng-als? Is it Leaves, or Leafs? Take a listen, have a laugh, and learn something today....more59minPlay
October 17, 2023S3 E1: The Rain City Superhero MovementSeason 3 starts off with BANG! POW! KABOOM! The guys tell the story of the Seattle's "Rain City Superhero Movement" and the rise and fall of their legendary leader "Phoenix Jones". We explore the personification of the famous quote, "You either die a hero or live long enough to become the villain" and discuss if superheroes would actually be necessary in real life....more59minPlay
FAQs about The Story of...:How many episodes does The Story of... have?The podcast currently has 82 episodes available.