Niagara Falls in a Barrel (Entry 836.PS4207)
In which a Yankee leaper and a long line of hucksters and daredevils take their chances over an American landmark, and John reveals he doesn...
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Nell Gwyn (Entry 557.GE2106)
In which cartoonist and writer Emily Flake discusses chance encounters with Dan Rather, being denied entry to Turks and Caicos, and the name...
The Astor Place Riot (Entry 76.PR2817)
In which David Hyde (Blue City Blues, Seattle Nice) meets John in the bunker to discuss the 1849 Astor Place Opera House Riot and the welcom...
The Dyatlov Pass Incident (Entry 389.1SA2314)
In which Futureling Ariela Silberstein gives John his Cold War fix while discussing the mysterious disappearance of nine Soviet hikers. Cert...
The Death of Mr. McMahon (Entry 319.MA0605)
In which Nick Butler (Sometimes Weekly) recalls exploding limos, kayfabe and a future President. Certificate #44697
Operation Columba (Entry 869.GE0810)
In which Futureling (and occasional magician’s assistant) Jennifer MacFarlane discusses pigeons and a family story from the southern Netherl...
Doorbells (Entry 372.LU0207)
In which comedian Lisa Lane and John revisit late 20th-century nostalgia, and what technology has done to the delicate art of knocking on st...
General Mills (Entry 520.GE0615)
In which comedian and writer Alex Falcone discusses weather balloons, broken arrows, and the most general of mills. Certificate #35593.
Nolan Bushnell (Entry 167.MA1323)
In which an Atari founder turns borrowed ideas into a gaming empire, makes a killing, and launches Rick Rat’s Pizza—guided by Futureling Kel...
The Cabinet of Doom (Entry 171.JE0814)
In which Bob Crawford, author of America’s Founding Son: John Quincy Adams, from President to Political Maverick and bass player for The Ave...
The World's Largest Drum (Entry 144.CO0807)
In which giant university marching drums, mythic African war drums, and even a Salvadoran bronze masterpiece take center stage — guided by F...
The Filibuster War (Entry 468.RE0602)
In which Futureling Hugh Scott unpacks the saga of drifter, doctor, and self-declared president William Walker. Certificate #28903
"Champagne" in New Mexico (Entry 205.DA0201)
In which Futureling Katie Tarara uncovers the surprising rise of a symbol of French celebration in the American Southwest. Certificate #3130...
The Pyramid of North Dakota (Entry 1014.IS1901)
In which a lonely concrete pyramid in North Dakota uncovers the story of America’s ambitious—and short-lived—Cold War missile defense system...
Worcester Sauce (Entry 1442.NU1150)
In which comedian Saul Henry discusses the global reach of Worcestershire sauce and regional British accents. Certificate #37300.
Eurowesterns (Entry 431.EZ0902)
In which Futureling Robert educates John about Germany's all-time best-selling author—and fraudster—Karl May. Special appearance by Einstein...
Surrealist Prank Calls (Entry 1258.OB0102)
In which Erin Dawson, a trans black metal musician who goes by the moniker Genital Shame, explores the nature of prank calls, their cultural...
Candlestick Park (Entry 179.EX3937)
In which writer and podcaster Grant Brisbee reveals the history of baseball's worst stadium. Special appearance by Richard Nixon and The Bea...
The Phantom Time Hypothesis (Entry 928.PR1027)
In which various crackpots and Russians decide that three hundred years of the European "dark ages" simply didn't happen, and Ken doesn't wa...
Tama Bell Brass (Entry 1275.PR2225)
In which author, music executive and host of the Identified podcast Nabil Ayers discusses selling used CDs, The Terminator, The Drum Doctor...