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27- Finland’s Glorious Last Stand May 16, 2018

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It’s Finland’s frozen Thermopylae! Prepare for one of the greatest stories of World War II you’ve never heard about! The Winter War between Russia and Finland is easily one of the most amazing stories rarely told! Today We look at bravery in the face of overwhelming numbers and the world’s most deadly sniper. Who would thought it was a friendly looking farmer? This episode has it all! Underdogs! Snipers! Ski-Soldiers! We hope you enjoy!

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26- “Mad Jack” Churchill May 09, 2018

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Ever heard of the sword-wielding, bow-shooting, bag-pipe playing, Nazi buster of World War 2? Check out this episode on Britain’s 20th century medieval hero! “Mad Jack” Churchill is the first of many of our series on WW2 heroes.

25- The Flat Earth Society May 02, 2018

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In 2018 one controversy rages on and must be dealt with. What exactly is the shape of our planet?! Here we look into just a small portion of the bizarre beliefs behind Flat Earth believers. We could do more but it would just give us all a headache.

24- Bonus Show! Avengers: Infinity War Talk May 01, 2018

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Today we embark on a very fitting Podcast Crossover Episode to talk about the new Avengers Infinity War movie. SPOILERS so you’re warned! Join us and the boys over at OmniGeeks as we react to this blockbuster film. Fair warning, this is a pretty rough edit with coughs, interruptions, and stupid statements included.

23- China’s Communist Calamity Pt. 4 Apr 25, 2018

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This is it! Today’s China is a bleak and scary place as we see Deng’s policies unravel and Xi Jinping set himself up as an authoritarian with powers rivaling that of Mao Zedong. This is a must-listen-to episode that will give you the chills! Tell us what you think of this wild new world!

22- China’s Communist Calamity Pt. 3 Apr 18, 2018

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What Come’s Next? Soon You’ll See! From the 1970s to the 1990s China underwent rapid economic growth under the leadership of Deng Xiaoping. Is this the end of the CCP? Is Capitalism here to save the day? Find out on this episode of Cutting Class!

21- China’s Communist Calamity Pt. 2 Apr 11, 2018

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You say you want a Revolution? The CCP tried to win the hearts of the youth after the Great Flop Forward. They didn’t know what horrors would be let loose by young adults when given the chance. Check out this wild tale of the Chinese Cultural Revolution!

20- China’s Communist Calamity Pt. 1 Apr 04, 2018

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Who says you can’t be a commune farmer by day and steel worker by night? Learn about one of biggest flops of Communism with the Great Leap Forward! The Five Year Plans of Stalinist Russia went so well then why not try it in China? What could possibly go wrong? We’re laying the groundwork for understanding modern China today!

19- A Gruesome Death for Garfield Mar 28, 2018

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Learn about the bizarre butchery of America’s 20th President. Today we cover the little known president James Garfield and the major issue facing his presidency that lead to his murder! Not only that, but we get gruesome with some medical malpractice that ends this poor guy.

18- A Get out of Jail Free Card Mar 21, 2018

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For some, a game of Monopoly feels like an endless trap with your family. But during World War II, it could be a blessing in disguise. Today we learn about how British and US forces used Monopoly boards to break POWs out of Nazi prison camps.

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