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77- Juan and Eva Peron’s Wild Ride Apr 10, 2019

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We’ve all heard that story that some Nazis escaped to South America and maybe even Hitler got away there. But why is this a rumor and where did they go? Today Joe dishes on the history between Argentina’s Juan and Eva Peron and their connections to Nazi Germany. Not only this, but we look at the rise, fall and rise again of the Perons in Argentinian government!

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76- Comics Will Rot Your Brain! Apr 03, 2019

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Check out some “undeniable proof” of the evils in Comics by Dr. Wertham

Part 2 of our Moral Panic series details the terror of the 1950s and the 10 cent plague. Kids and adults everywhere were reading comic books and it was a nightmare for parents and some congressmen. We’ll dive into the congressional pressure on the comics industry which ultimately led to the creation of the infamous comics code. Not only that, but we’ve got our first ever sit-in guest on the show! Join Jess, Joe, and Caleb for this whopper of a super-story!

75- Yep, Edmund Randolf! Apr 01, 2019

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Who hasn’t wanted to check out George Washington’s second Secretary of State? Though he may be historical trivia today he was quite the guy back in the day hobnobbing with the likes of Jefferson, Washington, Hamilton and more! Check him out!
www.presidencies.blubrry.com
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/presidencies-of-the-united-states/id1191633316?mt=2

74- Elvis Presley: A Danger to Decency Mar 25, 2019

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Jess and Joe begin a mini-series on Moral Panics in America and where better to begin than with the King himself? Today’s episode is a dive into the moral hysteria surrounding this young musician from Mississippi. He terrified parents, pastors, and even the FBI! Check it out!

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73- Otto Skorzeny: Hitler’s Hitman Mar 20, 2019

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Join Joe and Jess as we take a look at one of the most notorious commandos of the Third Reich. Otto Skorzeny is a die-hard fascist who will be used time and time again by the Reich to try and make “miracles” happen. His mot famous accomplishment will be breaking Mussolini out of prison in a daring escape. Check out this wild character of World War II.

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72- The Harrison Family Horror Show Mar 13, 2019

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William Henry Harrison’s Family story isn’t over yet. Did you know his grandson would be Benjamin Harrison, future president? The man who connected these two presidents was John Scott Harrison. He was the ONLY man in American history thus far to be the son of a president and a father of a president. But this distinction didn’t save him from a fate that truly stinks. Check out this shocking story!

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71- America’s 31 Day President Mar 06, 2019

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Did you know America had a president who died within a month of taking office? He’s easily the shortest term president we’ve ever had and hopefully will ever have. But who was he really? The story behind William Henry Harrison is quite interesting! Join Jess and Joe as we visit one of the littlest known Presidents in American history! We’ll fight Indians, the British, and even have a bawdy election party!
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70- The History Behind Les Miserables Feb 27, 2019

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Both Jess and Joe were taken/dragged to a local performance of Les Mis and it got us thinking about what the historical background was. It’s easy to assume this is just another part of the French Revolution but you’d be flat out wrong! Learn about this history of this famous play with Jess and Joe!
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69- The Counter-Fail of the English Armada Feb 20, 2019

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Last week we told your Britain’s favorite story of defeating the Spanish with a little bit of grit and a lot of luck. This week we tell you their less popular counter-invasion that goes just about as awful as the Spanish invasion did. Check out this little known tale of the English Armada!
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68- The Epic Fail of the Spanish Armada Feb 13, 2019

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We’ve all heard of the Spanish Armada at some point. Maybe you even know they get a whoppin’ to be remembered for the Ages. But what happened to this massive invasion force and why? What was at stake? Jess and Joe dive into this classic British propaganda tale in which they pretty much take credit for nature’s handiwork. Next time we’ll hear about the little known British Armada that replied with fire and failure
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