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CLASSIC: The Honorary Citizens of the United States
Did you know you can become an honorary citizen of the United States? It's true -- but it isn't easy. Join the guys as they explore the life and times of the rare few who managed to become honorary citizens in the United States.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Who was the real John Henry?
For well over a century, schoolchildren across the United States learned the story of John Henry. According to the legend, John was a formerly enslaved man who found work with a railroad after the Civil War. Widely known as the best steel driver in the area, John wins a Phyrric v ... Show More
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From Slaves to Superpower: The Rise and Fall of the Ottoman Janissaries
While often forgotten by the global West, the Ottoman Empire was an absolute superpower in its heyday. As the Empire expanded across three separate continents, they also practiced mass enslavement -- and used it to power their army. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max explore t ... Show More
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48: Blood, Butter, and BEHEADINGS?!?!?: Popcorn's Dark Past
Welcome to the Dark History podcast. People used to be sacrificed for popcorn. Yep. The buttery goodness that you finish eating before the trailers are even over at the movies. Now you may be thinking “how in the heck does that make any sense?” Because, honestly, that was also my ... Show More
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Open Water
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Flying Off the Handle
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Behind The Bastards: Trailer
<p>From Hitler’s love of young adult fiction to Saddam Hussein's shameful romance novels, this podcast sheds new, weird light on history's monsters. </p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.co ... Show More
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Studio Conspiracies: Behind the Scenes of the Silver Screen
Today, the Golden Age of Hollywood is seen as a time of larger-than-life starlets, of unprecedented innovation and modern myth-making. However, there was a dark side to all the glitz and glamour. In today's episode, Ben, Matt and Noel dive into a cavalcade of scandal, corruption ... Show More
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<p>Oops, All Spoilers! Henry & Eddie reunite with Jackie Zebrowski for a brand new Movie Stories Round-Up, this time recapping the biggest horror releases of 2025, the greatest Summer Horror movies of all-time, and the sleeper hits you don't want to miss!</p>
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A Little Iconic
There are some surprising stories behind common ideas and creations. Today's tour will leave you begging for more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comJoin our Patreon for ad-free episodes!: https://www.patreon.com/grimandmildSee omnystudio.com ... Show More
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Hollywood Secrets
Did you know the entire cast of the Titanic all wound up in the hospital one night? There's a lot of CRAZY THINGS that happen on movie sets, and some behind the scenes SECRETS were just revealed!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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It's no secret that Hollywood has been home to numerous lurid, disturbing -- and, sometimes, ridiculous -- tales over the decades. In the first part of this two-part series, the guys are joined with Lianna and Sienna, the creators of Tossed Popcorn, for an exploration of bizarre behind-the-scenes stories from some of film's most iconic movies, celebrities an ... Show More
<p>Strange things are floating around in history, from people to objects. Here are a couple of new editions to the Cabinet.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a><p>See <a href="https ... Show More
<p>There's a lot to get upset about in life, but these two stories are perfect proof that sometimes one era's complaint is another's curiosity.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>< ... Show More
<p>Crappy situations often lead to curious endings.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy info ... Show More
<p>Origin stories are often curious, and these two tales are guaranteed to entertain.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio ... Show More
