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Latest Episodes

154 – The Chamomile-lionaire
September 22, 2021

Young Living is THE name in north American Essential Oils. But how much do you know of the recently deceased founder Gary Young? Today Jess takes a look into the bizzare life of Gary Young. Accidently

153- George Washington is dead!
September 08, 2021

Joe dives into the abrupt and unexpected death of America’s first president on today’s show. You may have heard a little about the blood letting or even the enemas. But what killed George Washington?

152 – The Bly Balloon Incident
August 25, 2021

In the promising spring of 1945, the little town of Bly Oregon rocked by events they could never have predicted. Due to the nature of these events the incident was kept quiet and mostly hidden from th

151- What DID they say on Tooth Decay?
August 11, 2021

Joe bites into history and the delightful topic of tooth decay today. From the earliest origins and the dreaded “tooth worms” to some more modern approaches to our rotten teeth. Join in for this tooth

150 – A History of Competitive Eating
July 28, 2021

After a moment of pure inspiration this 4th of July Joe simply had to dig into the facts on eating. As long as people have been eating food theres always that one person who feels they can eat more th

149 – A Dandy Fop for a President
July 14, 2021

Chester Arthur is a president most Americans would struggle to even recognize AS a president. But this foppish fiend of the White House was known for extravagant clothing, wicked sideburns, and rootin

148 – The Weird Origins of the 27th Amendment
June 30, 2021

Ahh! The 27th Amendment! Its that one that… yeah… does the freedom right? Don’t even remember what it does? Well you’re in luck! Sit back and enjoy as Jess and Joe not only remind you of what it is bu

147 – Caesar’s Pirate Adventure
June 16, 2021

When it comes to Julius Ceasar there is a lot to talk about. But in today’s show, Joe shares one of our personal favorite stories about Julius Ceasar in which he is captured by pirates while on the wa

146 – Washington’s Weird Monument
June 02, 2021

Did you know the Washington Monument was supposed to have several smaller towers around it? Did you know it was inspired by the Egyptians? Learn about the history of this iconic American monument that

145 – Mount St. Helens Holdouts with Kate from IWB
May 19, 2021

Kate from Ignorance was Bliss joins Jess and Joe to discuss the 1980 Mt. St Helens eruption! We discuss some psychological oddballs who refused to leave, the carnage of the eruption itself, and volcan