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Wiki WalksEp. 82 - Juliane KoepckeThe Most Ridiculous Plane Crash Survivor EVER Discover the crazy story of Juliane Koepcke, whose plane was hit by lighting, leading to her getting yeeted out of the cabin where she had a 10,000-foot plunge into the Amazon strapped to her seat, only to survive and endure venomous insect bites and botfly larvae, and emerging from the jungle to become a groundbreaking scientist still alive today. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juliane_Koepcke Sidenote: If you have a checking/savings account that earns absolute garbage interest, you...2024-07-1105 min

Wiki WalksEp. 81 - SS John Harvey...and CancerA "Mini Pearl Harbor" Leads to The Most Important Breakthrough in Cancer Treatment History If you or someone you know has ever been affected by cancer, then I think you'll really enjoy this episode. A most unfortunate secret bombing disaster in WW2 became the origin of the most important tool we have in the fight against cancer. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_John_Harvey Sidenote: If you have a checking/savings account that earns absolute garbage interest, you can get a Wealthfront account that earns 5.5%, which is just bananas...2024-07-0906 min

Wiki WalksEp.80 - Gouverneur MorrisThis Founding Father Makes Benjamin Franklin Look Like Mother Theresa Discover the wild and scandalous life of Gouverneur Morris, the "Penman of the Constitution," whose contributions to America were as legendary as his escapades in public, uh, romance, vengeful dismemberment, peg-legged diplomacy, and fatal self-surgery. Insane life, why didn't we learn about this guy in history class?! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gouverneur_Morris Sidenote: If you have a checking/savings account that earns absolute garbage interest, you can get a Wealthfront account that earns 5.5%, which is just bananas. Normally...2024-07-0510 min

Wiki WalksEp.79 - Deborah Sampson GannettThat's a Man, Baby! The first woman to ever receive a pension for her service in the US Armed Forces was a Revolutionary-era woman named Deborah Sampson...who actually spent her entire military career pretending to be a man named Bob. 2024-06-1804 min

Wiki WalksEp. 78 - Old TomA Killer Whale of a Time For over eight decades, a massive killer whale known as Old Tom, along with his skilled and loyal pod of orcas, forged an incredible partnership with a family of whalers in Australia to dominate the Aussie coast. 2024-06-0404 min

Wiki WalksEp. 77 - The Sullivan BrothersSaving Private Ryan's Inspiration They were five brothers who enlisted together to serve in World War II, only to all tragically perish aboard the same ship, leaving their Iowa family devastated and prompting a new military policy to prevent such a concentration of family sacrifice. 2024-05-3004 min

Wiki WalksEp.76 - MerikinsCan't Say I Blame 'Em They turned their guns on the American colonies in exchange for a chance at freedom and land of their own. Over 200 years later, the villages founded by these enslaved Black soldiers who fought for the British in the War of 1812 still exist today as a unique ethnic community in Trinidad. Merikins -- Wikipedia 2024-05-2803 min

Wiki WalksEp.75 - Georgia TannGeorgia Tann...just the worst She was a woman who preyed on the desperate and poor, stealing their children to sell to wealthy families for massive profits. By the time her black market baby ring was exposed, Georgia Tann had torn apart over 5,000 families, subjecting the children to unimaginable cruelty and abuse. Prepare to have your heart broken by this shockingly dark chapter of American history. Georgia Tann -- Wikipedia 2024-05-2405 min

Wiki WalksEp.74 - Antimony PillsReusable Pills? Back in the day, it was not uncommon for people to swallow a pill made from the semi-metallic element, antimony, in an effort to absolutely fill their britches to detoxify their intestines. Once they did that...they'd reuse that same pill. It could even be passed down as an heirloom for the grandkids to use one day. Grossssssss. Antimony Pills -- Wikipedia 2024-05-2204 min

Wiki WalksEp.73 – Centralia, PennsylvaniaEpisode Notes A trash fire sparked an underground inferno that forced the evacuation of Centralia, Pennsylvania, turning it into a poisonous gas-filled ghost town. Oh, and it will probably keep burning for hundreds of years. Yikes! Centralia, Pennsylvania Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter WikiWalks.net Support Wiki Walks by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/wikiwalks 2024-01-2904 min

Wiki WalksEp.72 – The Assassination of James GarfieldEpisode Notes President James Garfield was shot twice by an absolute mad-lad, Charles Guiteau, but however terrible his assassin was, he was nothing compared to President's doctor. Everything he tried made things a million times worse, including shooting beef and opium up the President's fanny. This tragic story just keeps on giving in the worst ways imaginable. The Assassination of James Garfield Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter WikiWalks.net Support Wiki Walks by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/wikiwalks 2024-01-2610 min

Wiki WalksEp.71 – U.S. Army Camel CorpsEpisode Notes The 1848 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, which ended the Mexican-American War, involved 500,000 square miles of Mexican territory, including vast stretches of deserts. And what better animal to explore this new land than with imported camels. Many of whom were then set free to roam the Southwest for decades to come. United States Camel Corps Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter WikiWalks.net Support Wiki Walks by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/wikiwalks 2024-01-2305 min

Wiki WalksEp.70 – Maybe it's....MascaraEpisode Notes Mascara might seem like your run-of-the-mill beauty staple, but the history of it goes back thousands of years, and the most well-known brand today came about through sheer happenstance. Mascara Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter WikiWalks.net Support Wiki Walks by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/wikiwalks 2024-01-1903 min

Wiki WalksEp.69 – Third Man FactorEpisode Notes Mountain explorers, shipwreck survivors, and polar explorers have all claimed to have either seen a person or heard a voice, often providing helpful information on how they should escape their situation. Third Man Factor Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter WikiWalks.net Support Wiki Walks by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/wikiwalks 2024-01-1503 min

Wiki WalksEp.68 – Radioactive Jimmy CarterEpisode Notes In 1952, a young Pre-President submariner named Jimmy Carter was tasked with preventing a nuclear meltdown that threatened Canada and the Northern US...in person. Jimmy Carter Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter WikiWalks.net Support Wiki Walks by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/wikiwalks 2024-01-1204 min

Wiki WalksEp.67 – Anton SyndromeEpisode Notes Patients with Anton Syndrome are often found describing people or surroundings that are not present, or walking into objects, though they will continue to deny that they cannot see even when presented with evidence otherwise. Anton Syndrome Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter WikiWalks.net Support Wiki Walks by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/wikiwalks 2024-01-0904 min

Wiki WalksEp.66 – Venous HumEpisode Notes That soft buzzing in your neck might sound alarming, but it's actually just the normal sound of blood flowing through your jugular vein. Listen to understand the harmless causes behind "the hum" and learn when it could indicate a more serious issue. Venous Hum Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter WikiWalks.net Support Wiki Walks by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/wikiwalks 2024-01-0503 min

Wiki WalksEp.65 – W.C. MinorEpisode Notes The Oxford English Dictionary is the gold-standard of all English language dictionaries. However, its most prolific contributor, a surgeon/War Hero/psychotic murderer, did so from a place you'd least expect it. W.C. Minor Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter WikiWalks.net Support Wiki Walks by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/wikiwalks 2024-01-0104 min

Wiki WalksEp.64 – William KemmlerEpisode Notes The battle over which electrical current would be used in our growing nation was between AC and DC, however, in this war for business, the initial causality was the first man to ever be executed by electric chair. It did not go well. William Kemmler Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter WikiWalks.net Support Wiki Walks by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/wikiwalks 2023-12-2805 min

Wiki WalksEp.63 – Hymie WeissEpisode Notes Hymie Weiss was a Prohibition-era mob boss in Chicago with a serious death wish. Not many people earn the distinction of being the only man Al Capone feared. And for good reason, too. Hymie Weiss Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter WikiWalks.net Support Wiki Walks by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/wikiwalks 2023-07-1406 min

Wiki WalksEp.62 – Button GwinnettEpisode Notes The most expensive signature in the world, after only William Shakespeare, belongs to a little known politician from Georgia. Outside of one autograph, he didn't really do that much relative to his peers. And that's exactly what makes it so valuable today. Button Gwinnett Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter WikiWalks.net Support Wiki Walks by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/wikiwalks 2023-07-1005 min

Wiki WalksEp.61 – Plennie WingoEpisode Notes In an era where the Great Depression drove people to all sorts of stunts and gimmicks to make ends meet, not only did Plennie Wingo travel further than anyone else, he did it backwards. Plennie Wingo Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter WikiWalks.net Support Wiki Walks by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/wikiwalks 2023-06-2809 min

Wiki WalksEp.60 – Kingsford CharcoalEpisode Notes Everyone associates Henry Ford with the automobile and the invention of the assembly line, but you also have the American businessman to thank for most of your cherished backyard cookouts. Kingsford Charcoal Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter WikiWalks.net Support Wiki Walks by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/wikiwalks 2023-06-2504 min

Podcast DiariesChris Griesemer - Wiki WalksWiki Walks is a short podcast devoted to some of the more intriguing and, “huh! Who knew?” articles you can run across in the seemingly unending cavalcade of bizarreness that is Wikipedia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2023-06-2231 min

Wiki WalksEp.59 – Perpetual StewEpisode Notes Also called ‘hunter’s stew’ or ‘hunter’s pot’, the perpetual stew was both novel yet extremely simplistic: take what you’ve got in your kitchen and chuck it into a pot and simmer, replenishing the liquid when necessary. In some cases, these stews would cook for HUNDREDS of years. Perpetual Stew Wiki Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter WikiWalks.net Support Wiki Walks by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/wikiwalks 2022-07-1203 min

Wiki WalksEp.58 – Philosophical RazorsA razor is a principle or rule of thumb, that allows for the elimination (the “shaving off”, hence razor) of unlikely explanations for a phenomenon. Philosophical Razors Wiki Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter WikiWalks.net Support Wiki Walks by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/wikiwalks 2022-07-0705 min

Wiki WalksEp.57 – Telling the BeesEpisode Notes For hundreds of years, it has been a widespread tradition to share news of important events with your bee colony, lest terrible fortunes befall your family for keeping them in the dark about what's going on. Telling the Bees Wiki Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter WikiWalks.net 2022-07-0503 min

Wiki WalksEp.56 – Keep the Ball RollingEpisode Notes The phrase "Keep the ball rolling" actually stems from a bizarre campaign stunt from the 1840 Presidential Election, wherein William Henry Harrison tried to get the word out in the most, uh, spherical way possible. Keep rollin', rollin', rollin'. Harrison's 1840 Presidential Campgain Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter WikiWalks.net Support Wiki Walks by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/wikiwalks 2022-06-2903 min

Wiki WalksEp.55 – Leopold and LoebEpisode Notes Two brilliant college students, fueled by delusion of grandeur thinking they were "super men" above man's laws, concoct the perfect plan to kill a local boy and get away it, as referenced by the season finale of Better Call Saul. Meet Leopold and Loeb. Leopold and Loeb Wiki Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter WikiWalks.net Support Wiki Walks by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/wikiwalks 2022-06-2611 min

Dev Game ClubDGC Ep 294: Halo Bonus Interview with Jaime GriesemerWelcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we add a bonus to our series on Halo with a chat with designer Jaime Griesemer, whose sniper rifle talk we referenced in the series. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Podcast breakdown: 1:01 Interview 1:13:02 Break 1:13:37 Outro Issues covered: looking up Halo lore for the intro, going to school to be a physicist, blackmailing someone for a studio tour, quickly leaving QA by making multiplayer maps, teams stacked with talent, refusing to return the keys, building the...2022-01-261h 28

Wiki WalksEp.54 – The Night WitchesWith the might of the Soviet military during WWII, you'd think the most highly decorated regiment within their air force would be a group of highly specialized pilots. Nope, it was 400 women in 1920's era crop-duster biplanes made of plywood who absolutely crushed the Nazis under the cover of darkness. Meet the Night Witches. Night Witches Wiki Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter WikiWalks.net Support Wiki Walks by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/wikiwalks 2021-08-0307 min

Wiki WalksEp.53 – Zombie Frank HayesDuring a steeplechase event at the famed Belmont Park in NY, jockey Frank Hayes set a record that has never been duplicated. And that's probably a really, really good thing. Frank Hayes Wiki Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter WikiWalks.net Support Wiki Walks by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/wikiwalks 2021-07-2904 min

Wiki WalksEp.52 – America's First (and only) EmperorA fed up and down on his luck San Francisco businessman, Joshua Norton, declared that he was the new Emperor of the United States, and the people sort of...just went with it. He passed laws and issued his own currency, and literally for the lolz the citizenry just played along. But like, for real though. Emperor Norton Wiki Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter WikiWalks.net Support Wiki Walks by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/wikiwalks 2021-07-2706 min

Wiki WalksEp.51 – Ship of TheseusWhat makes a thing a thing? What makes you...you? How much can you change something before it stops being that thing? Just one tweak? Or all tweaks but one? The Ship of Theseus is a classic Greek thought experiment that lays this complicated question that has been debated for millenia. Ship of Theseus Wiki Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter WikiWalks.net Support Wiki Walks by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/wikiwalks 2021-07-2306 min

Wiki WalksEp.50 – Bat BombsWorld War II was a time of technological marvels and revolutionary new weaponry that changed the world as we know it. However, one military project stands alone as perhaps the nuttiest (and brutally effective) plan ever devised. Gluing bombs to thousands of bats and just letting 'er rip. Bat Bombs Wiki Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter WikiWalks.net Support Wiki Walks by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/wikiwalks 2021-07-2009 min

Wiki WalksEp.49 – BluetoothEpisode Notes The ubiquitous piece of technology that connects everything from headphones to toothbrushes is named after a Scandinavian king who had some pesky dental issues. Bluetooth Wiki Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter WikiWalks.net 2021-07-1305 min

The Show with Edmund Mitchell91: 👨‍🎨 Ricky in the HouseThis week Ricky hops behind the mic and spills all things graphic design, how to be really cool, and defends his usage of crocs 🐊 Check out Ricky on the 'gram: @arc.crtv Watch the The Show on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/edmundmitchell Leave a voicemail to be on The Show Call 817-527-1423 to leave a voicemail, and we'll play it on an upcoming episode. Introduce yourself, ask a question, or let me know what you thought about a past episode or guest. Send us a package to ope...2021-02-271h 56

The Show with Edmund Mitchell90: 🤠 Stan's Stew with Stan IrickOn occasion, we dive into the soulful depths of humanity. Meet Stan: the cowboy, the actor, the writer, the incredibly humbling, and adventurous guest on this week’s episode. Watch the The Show on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/edmundmitchell Leave a voicemail to be on The Show Call 817-527-1423 to leave a voicemail, and we'll play it on an upcoming episode. Introduce yourself, ask a question, or let me know what you thought about a past episode or guest. Send us a package to open on The Show 2021-02-161h 42

The Show with Edmund Mitchell89: 💪 Freelance Hustle with Adrian CortesEdmund welcomes Adrian behind the microphone and they talk all things freelance. You wanna know how to turn your hustle into your main squeeze? Sit back and enjoy stories, advice, and how-to’s on this week’s episode. Find Adrian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aye.creator/ Check out Adrian's website: https://adriancortes.mypixieset.com/ Watch the The Show on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/edmundmitchell Leave a voicemail to be on The Show Call 817-527-1423 to leave a voicemail, and we'll play it on an upcoming episode. Introduce yourself, ask a question, or let me know what you...2021-02-091h 20

Wiki WalksEp.48 – Sarah RectorEpisode Notes After her family was sold to the Creek Indians and moved to Oklahoma in the early 1900s, Sarah Rector was given land at the age of 4 that turned out to be sitting on liquid gold. Nearly overnight, this young woman became arguably the richest black girl in the world. Sarah Rector Wiki Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter WikiWalks.net 2021-02-0505 min

Wiki WalksEp.47 – The Last Civil War Widow Episode Notes The crazy story of Helen Jackson, the 101 year old Missouri woman who died just a few weeks ago in December of 2020. Oh, quick note on Helen, she was the WIDOW OF A CIVIL WAR SOLDIER. Ya know, the Civil War, like, the one from the mid 1800s. Her husband fought in it. How is that even possible?? Also, the utterly random but oddly related story of how cicadas got their sound, according to Greek mythology. I promise its connected. Helen Viola Jackson Instagram // Facebook // YouTube...2021-02-0307 min

The Show with Edmund Mitchell88: 🧸 Professional Cuddlers with Ali Hoffman & Brittany AndersonIn a podcast where topics are as random as items discovered in a dollar store, you’ll find this episode does not disappoint. Find out how to make Ali cry on demand, how you can be in charge of Brittany’s love life, and what kind of lotion presidents use. Support The Show on Patreon to make it better (And control Brittany's dating profile) https://www.patreon.com/thestudiograpevine Brittany on Instagram: @handmaid__creations and @blittany Ali on Instagram: @theoodlesofdoodles Watch the The Show on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/edmundmitchell Le...2021-02-031h 20

The Show with Edmund Mitchell87: 📐 Design Sprints and Soulful Work with Charbel SimonListen this week as Charbel shares stories, wisdom and advice on everything from how to handle toxic managers to creating the best sandwich. Check out Charbel's website: https://www.charbelsimon.com/ We also welcome Adrian to The Show’s production team! Watch the The Show on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/edmundmitchell Leave a voicemail to be on The Show Call 817-527-1423 to leave a voicemail, and we'll play it on an upcoming episode. Introduce yourself, ask a question, or let me know what you thought about a pa...2021-01-261h 51

The ListenerEp.20 – The Tiny Building with 285,000 Businesses Inside Podcast: Wiki Walks (LS 33 · TOP 5% what is this?)Episode: Ep.20 – The Tiny Building with 285,000 Businesses InsidePub date: 2020-06-23Notes from The Listener:Short monologues about the curiosities or “huh, who knew?” pages to be found on Wikipedia. This one focuses on a single, unremarkable building in Delaware, US, which thanks to a tax loophole is technically the registered home something like 285,000 businesses. The so called "Delaware loophole", which originated in a law passed in 1899, allows companies to pay a lower rate of tax, charge higher rates of interest on loans, and in some ca...2021-01-2206 min

The Show with Edmund Mitchell86: 🤮 Johnny Philp is GrossIn this episode, Johnny and Edmund dive into the existential questions we all have: What will a self-driving car be like? Will there be any more famous people? Who is more famous: Kanye or Kim? What was Ali Hoffman doing in March of 2012? Watch the The Show on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/edmundmitchell Leave a voicemail to be on The Show Call 817-527-1423 to leave a voicemail, and we'll play it on an upcoming episode. Introduce yourself, ask a question, or let me know what you thought...2021-01-201h 08

The Show with Edmund Mitchell85: 🙄 Ali Hoffman Tells Great StoriesWatch the The Show on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/edmundmitchell Leave a voicemail to be on The Show Call 817-527-1423 to leave a voicemail, and we'll play it on an upcoming episode. Introduce yourself, ask a question, or let me know what you thought about a past episode or guest. Send us a package to open on The Show 203 N Starnes Grapevine TX 76051 Thanks to the cast and crew of The Show: Melanie Griesemer, Carson Weber, Michael Prevosk, Colm Leyne, Sunday Psalm, Anna Camacho, Justin DeMois, Matt...2021-01-131h 03

Wiki WalksEp.46 – America's Oldest AllyEpisode Notes America was short on allies after its founding, and its Navy was getting absolutely thrashed overseas by pirate states. However, one surprising nation come to our rescue and was the first country to recognize the legitimacy of the United States, and still serves today as our companion in America's longest unbroken treaty. America's Oldest Ally Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter http://wikiwalks.net 2020-12-1007 min

Wiki WalksEp.45 – The Forbidden IslandEpisode Notes The Kingdom of Hawaii's Ni'ihau Island was purchased in the 1860s by Elizabeth Sinclair, a Scottish woman by way of New Zealand looking to find land to raise sheep and her family. Since then, "The Forbidden Island" has been off-limits to outsiders, even other Native Hawaiians, to protect the indigenous Ni'hauans' way of life. It has survived storms and even a wild escaped Japanese pilot who crashed there immediately after Pearl Harbor, where he took hostages and threatened to kill them all. But will it survive another 160 years with modernity just a quick boat ride...2020-11-0610 min

Wiki WalksEp.44 – Operation BabyliftEpisode Notes In the closing days and hours of the end of the Vietnam War, as Saigon began to crumble, the American military attempted to evacuate as many orphans out of the country as they could. These children were flown out in makeshift airborne nurseries to be delivered to American parents waiting to take them in. But further investigations revealed that many of these children were stolen from families and would spend decades trying to locate the families lost to them years ago. Operation Babylift Wiki Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter 2020-11-0406 min

The Show with Edmund Mitchell84: 🏗 Building Businesses with Brandt BarhamWatch the The Show on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/edmundmitchell Leave a voicemail to be on The Show Call 817-527-1423 to leave a voicemail, and we'll play it on an upcoming episode. Introduce yourself, ask a question, or let me know what you thought about a past episode or guest. Send us a package to open on The Show 203 N Starnes Grapevine TX 76051 Thanks to the cast and crew of The Show: Melanie Griesemer, Carson Weber, Michael Prevosk, Colm Leyne, Sunday Psalm, Anna Camacho, Justin DeMois, Matt...2020-10-1258 min

Wiki WalksEp.43 – Auto-Brewery SyndromeEpisode Notes Well this is a bizarre thing. There exists a bonafide, honest to goodness medical disorder wherein your gut bacteria will ferment with the addition of carbs and turn the contents of your stomach into...alcohol. Which then gets absorbed into your body and you get drunk off it. Auto-Brewery Syndrome. If you thought you were a cheap date before, you ain't heard nothing yet. Auto-Brewery Syndrome Wiki Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter http://wikiwalks.net 2020-10-0906 min

The Show with Edmund Mitchell83: 🎭 Improv Comedy with Paul KolkerWatch the The Show on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/edmundmitchell Leave a voicemail to be on The Show Call 817-527-1423 to leave a voicemail, and we'll play it on an upcoming episode. Introduce yourself, ask a question, or let me know what you thought about a past episode or guest. Send us a package to open on The Show 203 N Starnes Grapevine TX 76051 Thanks to the cast and crew of The Show: Melanie Griesemer, Carson Weber, Michael Prevosk, Colm Leyne, Sunday Psalm, Anna Camacho, Justin DeMois, Matt...2020-10-041h 03

Wiki WalksEp.42 – America's Rabbit Assassination AttemptEpisode Notes In 1979, America was suffering through a hostage crisis, a gas crisis, and a President deemed as weak and ineffectual by his rivals. That image was not helped when a photo was released that showed US President Jimmy Carter being attacked by a swamp rabbit while fishing alone in his native Georgia. The Jimmy Carter Rabbit Incident Wiki Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter http://wikiwalks.net 2020-09-2504 min

Wiki WalksEp.41 – The Starlight BarkingEpisode Notes You may know that 101 Dalmatians was originally a 1950s children's book. You may not know, however, that it had a sequel (not named 102 Dalmatians, by the way) based on comatose humans and alien dogs with superpowers trying to avoid nuclear war. This is a book...for children. Disney lovers, listen up. The Starlight Barking Wiki Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter http://wikiwalks.net 2020-09-2305 min

Wiki WalksEp.40 – The Slave Pirate Who Became a CongressmanEpisode Notes One of the most thrilling and fascinating stories of the Civil War and its aftermath. During the war, Robert Smalls escaped from slavery by stealing a Confederate ship, piloting it through Confederate-controlled waters to freedom, then personally helped convince Abraham Lincoln to accept African-Americans into the Army and Navy. But the story doesn’t end there. After a successful career in business, he entered politics and served three terms in the House Of Representatives. Robert Smalls Wiki Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter http://wikiwalks.net 2020-09-1508 min

Wiki WalksEp.39 – America's Youngest DiplomatEpisode Notes The amazing story of young Samantha Smith, a 10 year old girl from Maine, who, in 1983, wanted to know why the head of the USSR wanted to hurt America. So, she wrote him a letter pleading for peace. He responded, and then invited her to visit Moscow and tour the Soviet Union as his guest. She did, and became an inspiration for both countries to push for peace and end the Cold War. Take that, Greta. Samantha Smith Wiki Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter http://wikiwalks.net 2020-09-0808 min

Wiki WalksEp.38 – The Boy Who Stole Queen Victoria's PantiesEpisode Notes Celebrity stalkers these days are old news. But back in Victorian England, a 14 year old named, "The Boy Jones" loved nothing more than stealing Her Majesty's royal undergarments, and wouldn't leave the poor woman alone. Until he was banished to a prison ship and then exiled to Australia. We've all been there, right? The boy Jones Wiki Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter http://wikiwalks.net 2020-09-0308 min

Wiki WalksEp.37 – Alice RooseveltEpisode Notes We can debate all day who was the most impactful first lady, but it’s unlikely we’ll find a more captivating first daughter than Alice Roosevelt. She was a smokin', drinkin', gamblin' pant-wearing whirling dervish who took Washington by storm and drove her father Teddy absolutely insane. She's a hoot. Alice Roosevelt Wiki Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter http://wikiwalks.net 2020-09-0111 min

Wiki WalksEp.36 – The Resolute DeskEpisode Notes The desk you see on TV whenever they show the Oval Office has a crazy history. From being encased in Arctic Ice, to helping avoid multiple wars, the Resolute Desk has a long and winding backstory that spans hundreds of years and multiple scandals. From Rutherford B. Hayes to Donald J. Trump, this desk has stood the test of time. Resolute Desk Wiki Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter http://wikiwalks.net 2020-08-2509 min

Wiki WalksEp.35 – Waffles!Episode Notes Everyone loves waffles, right? But how did such a distinctive looking food come to be? Why do the Belgians seem to have a stranglehold on naming rights? What about the frozen ones? The story of the waffle begins over 2000 years ago and was filled with drama and innovation every step of the way. Waffles Wiki Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter http://wikiwalks.net 2020-08-2009 min

Wiki WalksEp.34 – Princess CarabooEpisode Notes The TRUE, bizarre, and downright charming tale of Princess Caraboo. In 1800s England, a mysterious and beautiful woman randomly appeared in town, dressed strangely and speaking a language never before heard. This exotic enigma enchanted the whole of Britain and soon everyone wanted to know more about Princess Caraboo, but they never could have imagined what they would soon learn... Princess Caraboo Wiki Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter http://wikiwalks.net 2020-08-1810 min

Wiki WalksEp.33 – Capgras DelusionEpisode Notes Those who suffer from Capgras Delusion believe that their friends, family members, even lovers, have been replaced by uncanny imposters. Today we delve into the bizarre and frightening world of unusual delusional disorders. Capgras Delusion Wiki Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter http://wikiwalks.net 2020-08-1308 min

Wiki WalksEp.32 – The Bhopal DisasterEpisode Notes In 1984, the Union Carbide pesticide chemical plant had a major gas leak that caused a huge poisonous cloud to descend over the town of Bhopal, India during the middle of the night. The sun rose on a town that had been gassed and thousands were left dead or dying in the wake of incredible negligence and corporate malfeasance. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhopal_disaster Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter http://wikiwalks.net 2020-08-1106 min

Wiki WalksEp.31 – The Radioactive Boy ScoutEpisode Notes David Hahn was just your normal teen in the 90s. He loved sports, science experiments, the Boy Scouts...and he built an actual working nuclear reactor in a garden shed and got shut down by the FBI. The crazy true tale of one very radioactive Boy Scout. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Hahn Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter http://wikiwalks.net 2020-07-3108 min

Wiki WalksEp.30 – Lawnchair LarryEpisode Notes In 1982, LA resident Larry Walters took a 45-minute flight in a homemade airship made of an aluminum lawn chair and 45 helium-filled weather balloons, armed only with a CB Radio and a pistol. The aircraft rose to an altitude of over 15,000 feet where it was nearly hit by passing aircraft as he sailed closer to the Pacific. Ever see the movie, “Up”? Yeah…they based it off this guy. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawnchair_Larry_flight Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter http://wikiwalks.net 2020-07-2809 min

Wiki WalksEp.29 – The Lioness of BrittanyEpisode Notes In the 1300's, French noblewoman Jeanne de Clisson's husband is wrongfully executed by France for treason. Enraged, Jeanne sells everything, raises a pirate navy, paints her boats black and her sails blood-red, is known as the "Black Fleet", and terrorizes French ships for over 13 years. What a Badlass! The Lioness of Brittany might be my new favorite historical character, ever. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeanne_de_Clisson Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter http://wikiwalks.net 2020-07-2306 min

Wiki WalksEp.28 – The Straw MillionaireEpisode Notes The Japanese Buddhist folk tale of The Straw Millionaire tells a story where a peasant is able to, through a series of trades, move up from one piece of straw to being a millionaire. As crazy as it seems, this happened in real life, as a Canadian man was able to trade up from just one red paperclip to owning a two story farm house in Saskatchewan without spending a dime. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_red_paperclip Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter http://wikiwalks.net 2020-07-2104 min

Wiki WalksEp.27 – The First VaccineEpisode Notes Smallpox has been one of, if not THE, biggest killers in medical history. Hundreds of millions died as the result of the miniature menace, but it was eventually completely eradicated after British scientist Edward Jenner noticed that dairy farm-working milkmaids never got infected. The story of the FIRST vaccine. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smallpox_vaccine Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter http://wikiwalks.net 2020-07-1605 min

Wiki WalksEp.26 – The Ben Franklin EffectEpisode Notes Ben Franklin discovered that he was able to ingratiate himself to his most ardent enemies and critics by asking them to do him a favor. This outrageously counterintuitive strategy is the most famous example in our foray into the psychological minefield that is cognitive dissonance. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Franklin_effect Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter http://wikiwalks.net 2020-07-1408 min

Wiki WalksEp.25 – The Colossus of RoadsEpisode Notes Scotsman John Macadam is the man who took us from rutted-out dirt roads to the tar covered boulevards we know today. His invention is the inspiration behind the airport "tarmac". All roads might lead to Rome, but it was probably made from macadam. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Macadam Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter http://wikiwalks.net 2020-07-0905 min

Wiki WalksEp.24 – Jack the Railway BaboonEpisode Notes A double peg-legged South African railway employee teaches his pet baboon to throw the switches when trains come through his signal house, while the railway managers are none the wiser to this brilliant baboon's mistake-free railroad record. Wikipedia: Jack the Railway Baboon Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter http://wikiwalks.net 2020-07-0704 min

Wiki WalksEp.23 – Van Halen's M&MsEpisode Notes Musicians are notorious for including insane riders in their contracts when it comes to live shows. Kanye demands a barber chair in his dressing room, for example. But rock gods Van Halen had a particularly odd demand that there be no brown M&Ms in their dressing room. Was this just classic diva behavior, or a brilliant strategic test? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Van_Halen Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter http://wikiwalks.net 2020-07-0204 min

Wiki WalksEp.22 – The Boston MolassacreEpisode Notes An industrial accident in Boston caused a massive tidal wave of molasses to descend upon an unsuspecting neighborhood, killing 21 people and injuring 150 more. This actually happened. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Molasses_Flood Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter http://wikiwalks.net 2020-06-3005 min

Wiki WalksEp.21 – The Hungriest Man in HistoryEpisode Notes The absolutely bonkers story of Tarrare, a deranged Frenchman who could not stop eating anything and everything he could get his hands on. Garbage, cats, people, more garbage. This remorseless eating machine could not be stopped. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarrare Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter http://wikiwalks.net 2020-06-2507 min

Wiki WalksEp.20 – The Tiny Building with 285,000 Businesses InsideEpisode Notes Thanks to some beneficial corporate tax laws in the state, one forgettably single story building in Delaware is the legal home to nearly ever large US company you've ever heard of....in fact, over 285,000 businesses call this little shabby office home. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corporation_Trust_Center_(CT_Corporation) Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter http://wikiwalks.net 2020-06-2306 min

Wiki WalksEp.19 – The Loneliest Whale in the WorldEpisode Notes There Is one unidentified whale who has been singing a song and trying to communicate for 31 years In a frequency that only he/she can understand. This Is the story of the Loneliest Whale In the World. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/52-hertz_whale Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter http://wikiwalks.net 2020-06-1803 min

Wiki WalksEp.18 – The Drug DetectiveEpisode Notes In the 1960s, FDA scientist Dr. Frances Kelsey refused to approve the sleep-aid medicine Thalidomide, because clinical trials had not proved to her that it was safe for pregnant women to take. Soon, the world would see that thousand of babies were born missing limbs because of this dangerous drug. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frances_Oldham_Kelsey Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter http://wikiwalks.net 2020-06-1608 min

Wiki WalksEp.17 – The Incredibly Stupid OneEpisode Notes United States Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Douglas Hegdahl is captured by the Vietnamese, but pretends to be an absolute idiot and ends up outsmarting his captors, all the while memorizing hundreds of POWs information to the tune of "Old McDonald Had a Farm". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doug_Hegdahl Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter http://wikiwalks.net Support Wiki Walks by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/wikiwalks 2020-06-1105 min

Wiki WalksEp.16 – The Double Irish with a Dutch SandwichEpisode Notes Tech giants like Google and Apple have taken advantage of an offshore corporate tax loophole that passes money from the USA to Bermuda to Ireland to the Netherlands and back to the Bermuda. The Double Irish with a Dutch Sandwich. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_Irish_arrangement Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter http://wikiwalks.net Support Wiki Walks by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/wikiwalks 2020-06-0906 min

Wiki WalksEp.15 – The Tulsa Race MassacreEpisode Notes The Tulsa race massacre of 1921 took place on May 31 and June 1, 1921, when mobs of white residents attacked black residents and businesses of the Greenwood District in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The attacks ranged from shootings to lynchings to beatings and even to dropping incendiary bombs from biplanes. It has been called "the single worst incident of racial violence in American history." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulsa_race_massacre Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter http://wikiwalks.net Support Wiki Walks by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com...2020-06-0409 min

Wiki WalksEp.14 – The CAPTCHAEpisode Notes The super annoying test you have to take when creating a new account, where you have to spell out the crazy letters or numbers In order to prove you're a human, has a fascinating history In not only thwarting spammers, but helping digitize all written language, all the while feeding the machine hivemind endless information. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CAPTCHA Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter http://wikiwalks.net Support Wiki Walks by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/wikiwalks 2020-06-0207 min

Wiki WalksEp.13 – The Manhattan WireEpisode Notes A thin metal wire, called an "eruv", is strung up and run around nearly the entirety of the island of Manhattan as a loophole to Jewish law to allow its robust Orthodox population to work on the Sabbath. Its been there for nearly 100 years and I bet you had no idea. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eruv Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Twitter http://wikiwalks.net Support Wiki Walks by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/wikiwalks 2020-05-2806 min

Wiki WalksEp.12 – Thomas Midgley Jr.Episode Notes The most environmentally destructive organism to ever grace the face of our fragile planet, was a Pennsylvanian chemist named Tom. The crazy and horrifying tale of unintended consequences concerning the career of Thomas Midgley, Jr. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas\_Midgley\_Jr. www.instragram.com/wikiwalkspodcast http://wikiwalks.net Support Wiki Walks by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/wikiwalks 2020-05-2607 min

Wiki WalksEp.11 – The Double Sunrise FlightsEpisode Notes The longest commercial flights ever recorded were nightmarish 32 hour journeys from Australia to Sri Lanka via a hollowed out sea plane flown through two different sunrises to avoid the Japanese navy. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The\_Double\_Sunrise http://wikiwalks.net https://www.instagram.com/wikiwalkspodcast Support Wiki Walks by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/wikiwalks 2020-05-2107 min

The Business CommunicatorsGetting Vocal: #CommsChat with Chris GriesemerOn this episode of The Business Communicators, we welcome Chris Griesemer, principal at Voice for Any Choice, an accomplished voiceover actor and podcast host. With nearly 20 years in the business and hundreds of projects from commercials to video games under his belt – along with hosting his podcast on the side – Griesemer has established a successful career with his unique talent, powered by his passion for what he does. While some might assume it was an easily built profession for someone with a natural ‘ear’ for imitating voices from different cultures to celebrities, it was from humble beginnings and hard work tha...2020-05-2034 min

Wiki WalksEp.10 – The Fast of AngusEpisode Notes In 1965, a hefty young Scottish lad, in his quest to lose some pounds, decided to just be done with food. Like, completely. He didn't put another bite in his mouth for 382 days, and lived to see his goal weight. The incredible fast of Angus Barbieri. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angus\_Barbieri%27s\_fast www.instragram.com/wikiwalkspodcast http://wikiwalks.net Support Wiki Walks by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/wikiwalks 2020-05-1904 min

Wiki WalksEp.9 – Fritz HaberEpisode Notes Fritz Haber was a brilliant mind who is considered "the father chemical warfare," but also made discoveries in agriculture that are believed to have prevented the starvation of over a billion people. The poisoner's paradox is a road littered with tragedy. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fritz_Haber www.instagram.com/wikiwalkspodcast Support Wiki Walks by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/wikiwalks 2020-05-1408 min

Wiki WalksEp.8 – The Crash at CrushEpisode Notes In 1896, a marketing stunt from the braintrust at the Katy Railroad pits two 35-ton locomotives against each other in a 50mph head-on collision in the pop-up town of Crush, Texas. And of course, this giant crash went horribly awry. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crush,_Texas www.instragram.com/wikiwalkspodcast http://wikiwalks.net Support Wiki Walks by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/wikiwalks 2020-05-1106 min

Wiki WalksEp.7 – The Chicken TaxEpisode Notes Have you ever wondered why there are so many foreign auto makers on the road when it comes to sports cars, sedans, coupes, etc...but when it comes to pickup trucks, its mostly American produced vehicles? Well, there's a reason. And its because the only thing we do better than trucks is: frozen chicken https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicken_tax https://www.instagram.com/wikiwalkspodcast Support Wiki Walks by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/wikiwalks 2020-05-0806 min

Wiki WalksEp.6 – Mad Jack ChurchillEpisode Notes "Mad" Jack Churchill was a British hero and legend during the second World War who would storm the beaches playing the bagpipes while swinging his sword above his head, and recorded the only kill of the war with a longbow. Why haven't 200 movies been made about this guy? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Churchill https://www.instagram.com/wikiwalkspodcast Support Wiki Walks by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/wikiwalks 2020-05-0707 min

Wiki WalksEp.5 – Dirk WillemsEpisode Notes Two stories of honorable men meeting very different ends. The tragic tale of Dirk Willems. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dirk_Willems https://www.instagram.com/wikiwalkspodcast Support Wiki Walks by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/wikiwalks 2020-05-0403 min

Wiki WalksEp.4 – The Great Stork DerbyEpisode Notes One Canadian lawyer's death lead to the birth of hundreds of babies in Depression-ravaged Toronto. This attorney had both a rock solid will and a twisted sense of humor https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great\_Stork\_Derby https://www.instagram.com/wikiwalkspodcast Support Wiki Walks by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/wikiwalks 2020-05-0404 min

Wiki WalksEp.3 – The French Fistula that Made Diapers Cool Again (Slightly NSFW)Episode Notes Louis the XIV's swollen backside changed how surgery is performed, made diapers cool in public, and gave us the British national anthem. This story is not geared towards younger listeners, so you might want to skip this if you've got youngins with you. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis\_XIV\_of\_France https://www.instagram.com/wikiwalkspodcast Support Wiki Walks by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/wikiwalks 2020-05-0306 min

Wiki WalksEp.2 – The Grandsons TylerEpisode Notes President John Tyler...born in 1790...has two living GRANDSONS. In 2020. A quick walk through the insane progeny of one of our earliest presidents. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Tyler https://www.instagram.com/wikiwalkspodcast Support Wiki Walks by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/wikiwalks 2020-05-0204 min

Wiki WalksEp.1 – Interstate 19Episode Notes Here's a quick walk through America's only remaining metric highway! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interstate_19 https://www.instagram.com/wikiwalkspodcast Support Wiki Walks by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/wikiwalks 2020-05-0103 min

Polygon HorizonPoopmaster feat. Andrew G. - Own 7 (ENHANCED) [FREE DOWNLOAD]FREE DOWNLOAD: https://poopmaster.bandcamp.com/track/own-7-enhanced Andrew Griesemer and Poopmaster teamed up to give PM's old Guitar Pro song some fresh style! With new tuning, Shreddage VST and several other new instrument plugins + Andrews amazing lyrics & vocals the song got spiced up! Visit his profiles, he is awesome! https://soundcloud.com/thelimitdoesnotexist https://soundcloud.com/the-limit-does-not-exist Lyrics, vocals and vox recording: The Limit Does Not Exist aka Andrew Griesemer Instrumentals, mixing, mastering: Poopmaster aka Chris K. Lyrics: Oh, no failures no setbacks that’s how we make all this money. Follow me you will see this is ho...2016-02-0303 min

The Weekly BrewEp. 26: John McClain talks NFL + Baylor; Big 12 and LHN; Chris Griesemer joins to talk voice actingThe General, John McClain, joins us to talk NFL playoffs, the St. Louis L.A. relocation, Pro Football Hall of Fame voting, meeting Dave Campbell and Baylor football. Then Austin, Jeremy and Kevin break down David Boren’s recent comments about the Big 12 and the possibility of a title game, expansion and a league network. Finally, voice-actor (and our voice-over guy) Chris Griesemer calls in to talk about his work and share some hilarious impressions.2016-01-1800 min

PodcastDelOsoEpisode 3: The Era of Unbridled Optimism Is Upon Us!Ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round your podcast player of choice and enjoy Episode 3 of OurDailyPodcast! Right off the bat you'll notice that gone is the creepy, borderline-satanic "announcer" voice (and by announcer voice I mean my voice, modulated) in the intro. Instead, you'll be welcomed by the incredibly talented Chris Griesemer. Chris is a voice over actor and Baylor grad who graciously agreed to help us out with the intro and most likely some bumpers if we ever get around to having officially-named segments. He's doing this out of the kindness of his heart, so go check out his...2013-08-291h 35