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Cock and Bull100: John Hunter and Charles ByrneOn June 1, 1783, a 7'7" Irishman named Charles Byrne died of tuberculosis and complications with giantism. Eagerly awaiting his death was a man regarded as England's greatest surgeon, who was competing with others in the medical community to earn the opportunity of dissecting such a rare medical specimen. Byrne, however, was terrified of post-mortem dissection, and begged his friends to take any measures to keep his body away from the mob of doctors... but Hunter didn't take "no" for an answer.
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2023-12-191h 08Cock and Bull99: Victor Hugo: An Erotic LifeOn June 24, 1801, Victor Hugo was conceived on the peaks of the Vosges Mountains. It's unclear whether this is pertinent to him writing The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
Cock and Bull is a somewhat-weekly history podcast about unbelievable characters and shockingly true stories, brought to you by Spencer Foust and Nathan: a sophisticated text-to-speech program. You can donate to our show with the tip jar, which we promise to use for research materials and NOT $1 medium fountain drinks at Taco Bell from 2-5 p.m.
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2023-11-1433 minCock and Bull98: The Death of King Charles IIFebruary 2 of 1685, Charles II, King of England, woke up feeling a little under the weather. What followed was perhaps the most aggressive case of "good intentions, poor execution."
Cock and Bull is a somewhat-weekly history podcast about unbelievable characters and shockingly true stories, brought to you by Spencer Foust and Nathan: a sophisticated text-to-speech program. You can donate to our show with the tip jar, which we promise to use for research materials and NOT $1 medium fountain drinks at Taco Bell from 2-5 p.m.
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2023-11-0731 minCock and Bull97: RadithorAfter the discovery of atomic decay, radioactive medicines were soon stocked in drug stores across the world. Today's episode centers on "Radithor," a radioactive patent drug consumed by famed semi-pro golfer Eben Byers; who would go on to be known as "a guy you absolutely shouldn't look up on Google images. Please."
Cock and Bull is a somewhat-weekly history podcast about unbelievable characters and shockingly true stories, brought to you by Spencer Foust and Nathan: a sophisticated text-to-speech program. You can donate to our show with the tip jar, which we promise to use for research materials...
2023-10-3137 minCock and Bull96: Honey MummiesThe mellified men, also known as human mummy confections, were a legendary medicinal substance created by steeping a human cadaver in honey. Join us as we unravel another Bipin Banger History Mystery!
Cock and Bull is a primary source on The Dollop. It's also a somewhat-weekly history podcast about unbelievable characters and shockingly true stories, brought to you by Spencer Foust and Nathan: a sophisticated text-to-speech program. You can donate to our show with the tip jar, which we promise to use for research materials and NOT $1 medium fountain drinks at Taco Bell from 2-5 p.m.
2023-10-2424 minCock and Bull95: SokushinbutsuThe Japanese climate is not exactly conducive to mummification. There are no peat bogs, no arid deserts, and no alpine peaks perennially encased in ice. The summers are hot and humid. Between 1081 and 1903, at least 17 monks managed to mummify themselves.
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Cock and Bull is a somewhat-weekly history podcast about unbelievable characters and shockingly true stories, brought to you by Spencer Foust and Nathan: a sophisticated text-to-speech program. You can donate to our show with the tip jar, which we promise to use for research materials and NOT $1 medium fountain drinks at...
2023-10-1733 minCock and Bull94: Tarrare "The Bottomless Pit"CONTENT WARNING: ANIMAL CRUELTY, EATING DISORDERS
In the early 1780s, a family of French famers made the awful, and no-doubt difficult decision to abandon their son. The boy was incredibly skinny, had angel-fine hair, and an insatiable appetite--able to eat his weight in beef. Unable to afford this costly extra mouth, the boy (known only as "Tarrare") was thrown out into the French countryside to fend for himself. What followed was a brief, miserable, and morbidly fascinating life. This is the story of Tarrare: the veteran, sideshow performer, and medical anomaly with a bottomless gut.
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2023-10-1041 minCock and Bull93: William Buckland's BuffetFamed geologist and paleontologist William Buckland was among the most energetic and eccentric Deans to ever pass through the halls of Oxford. Not only did he help name the fist-ever dinosaur, but he also played a role in discrediting the Biblical Flood Theory, and... and... checks notes ... And he wanted to eat one of every animal on earth?
Cock and Bull is a somewhat-weekly history podcast about unbelievable characters and shockingly true stories, brought to you by Spencer Foust and Nathan: a sophisticated text-to-speech program. You can donate to our show with the tip jar, which we...
2023-10-0351 minCock and Bull92: Dr. Messenger MonseyNathan and Spencer take it down a notch from last week by talking about a silly 18th century doctor who longed for the life of a fancy boy. Midway through the episode we refer to a pair of pictures. Picture 1, and Picture 2.
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2023-09-261h 01Cock and Bull91: Pruitt IgoIn 1952, construction began on a public housing project in North St. Louis, Missouri. 33 apartment buildings--a herculean spending project in the name of urban renewal. By 1972, they would famously be demolished on television. There’s much more to the story. Pruitt-Igoe was not proof of a Cold War logic; it did not display the “inevitable” failures of planned housing. It was an organized sabotage—and a clandestine site for radiological weapons experimentation. These studies were conducted on innocent and unconsenting civilians, who were mostly poor, mostly Black, and mostly women and children.
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2023-09-191h 13Cock and Bull90: Charles Hatfield, "Moisture Accelerator"In December, 1915, the San Diego City Council agreed to pay a pale, homespun-gentleman $10,000 if he could make it rain. His name was Charles Hatfield, and the self-proclaimed "Moisture Accelerator" would be blamed for the most devestating flooding in California's recorded history.
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2023-09-1239 min
One Shot One QuillThe Duke-King-Emperor's GambitSpencer and Ben brainstorm a tale of stolen identities and wayfinding mugs and, because it is now an outdated enough reference, Ben makes a non-zero amount of Among Us jokes.
Looking for more of the hosts? Check out Spencer's exceptionally entertaining tutorials on Virtual DMing over on YouTube. No matter if you're a cool expert or a cool beginner, there's always something to learn. If you're a non-cool non-DM, you can go to Ben's Twitch channel to catch his weekly Wednesday streams- he's currently streaming Prey. The new one? The old one? The concept of being hunted...
2022-05-1700 minCock and Bull87: The Holy PrepuceRecorded after a six month gap and released another six months after that! Don't call it a comeback, but Nathan and Spencer talk about the elusive artifact dubbed "The Holy Prepuce," also known as the foreskin of Jesus Christ.
Cock and Bull is a somewhat-weekly history podcast about unbelievable characters and shockingly true stories, brought to you by Spencer Foust and Nathan: a sophisticated text-to-speech program.
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2022-04-2748 minOne Shot One QuillThe King's MaskBen and Spencer prepare to conquer the pod-verse with the debut of Season 2. No more internet suggestions--we're just stealing your forum posts!
Unforunately, we're taking on a bi-weekly (semi-weekly? we're skipping a week) schedule until June to accomodate some cool life events. In the meanwhile, check out Ben's Twitch channel for his Wednesday streams of The Hobbit. The book? The movie(s)? The game? Your guess as to which medium. Spencer's also got some videos on Virtual DMing over on YouTube.
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2022-04-0721 minOne Shot One QuillPiss to BlissSpencer and Ben talk shop about the Obi-Wan trailer that came out this week and then brainstorm a one shot based off of that scene in The Last Jedi that no one liked, but imagine it had a magical sharpie as well.
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2022-03-1100 minOne Shot One QuillI Can Haz Haggle Rock?Ben and Spencer bring you a blast from the past of the absolute worst variety--our "deep-south in the 1850s" lost episode notwithstanding. Join us as we painfully recount 2012 internet culture in this hag-themed oneshot.
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2021-10-1919 minCock and Bull86: Pellegrino Ernetti's Photo of Jesus
Nathan and Spencer explore the life and legacy of Father Pellegrino Ernetti, and his miraculous invention dubbed "The Chronovisor."
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2021-04-2600 minCock and Bull85: St. Columba and The War For The BookNathan and Spencer talk about Saint Columba, a gaelic historical figure with a slew of impossibly tall tales to his name.
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2021-04-1437 minCock and Bull84: Quattlebaum's "Quadro-Tracker"Episode Notes
In 1993, a used-car salesman named Wade Quattlebaum had a harmless idea that spiraled into a scam worth millions.
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2021-01-2500 minCock and Bull83: Julius Wagner-Jauregg's "Pyrotherapy"Episode Notes
Nathan and Spencer crank up the heat and talk about an old-fashioned remedy for mental illness.
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2020-11-1142 minCock and Bull82: "Garbo," International Man of MysteryI uploaded this before Nov 3. Hope your post-election life is going alright.
2020-11-0440 minCock and Bull81: Dr. Cade's Guinea Pig Piss PiñatasNathan and Spencer are joined by Brittany, guest host, who teaches the brothers all about Dr. John Cade. Cade, throughout the 1940s, single-handedly cornered the jar and guinea pig markets of Australia. Why? We're still not 100% certain, but he'd argue it was science.
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2020-10-1554 minCock and Bull80: Woollard and Carmichael, "Ball Busters"Nathan and Spencer have a... well, frankly uncomfortable discussion about organs. Sensitive, external--did I say sensitive?--organs.
Cock and Bull is a somewhat-weekly history podcast about unbelievable characters and shockingly true stories, brought to you by Spencer Foust (@BalraagTheOrc), and Nathan, a sophisticated text-to-speech program.
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2020-07-1018 minCock and Bull79: Joseph Barcroft, "Mr. Freeze"Nathan and Spencer discuss the long and dangerous life of Irish doctor Joseph Barcroft. In one expeditious career, Barcroft explored the front lines of war, dizzying heights, and frigid lows.
Cock and Bull is a somewhat-weekly history podcast about unbelievable characters and shockingly true stories, brought to you by Spencer Foust (@BalraagTheOrc), and Nathan, a sophisticated text-to-speech program.
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2020-07-0632 min
BlunderphonicsVarg Vikernes and "Burzum"Varg Vikernes, known for his solo act Burzum and the murder of Mayhem-founder and all-around-asshole Øystein "Euronymous" Aarseth, was sentenced to prison last episode on May 16, 1994. In this episode, Jack and Spencer explore Varg's upbringing, and his life after being sentenced to a maximum sentence of 21 years.
Blunderphonics is a weekly show by Jack Derbak and Spencer Foust, diving into music's most-troubled productions. Intro/outro by Jack Derbak, logo by Spencer Foust.
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2020-06-1600 minBlunderphonicsDe Mysteriis Dom Sathanas, by MayhemCONTENT WARNING: Suicide, self-harm, animal abuse, and hate crimes.
In May of 1994, an album by the unpronouncable name of De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas was released by the controversial Norwegian black metal group Mayhem... Or at least the band's surviving members. Take a deep dive into one of our darkest episodes yet as we explore just what happened in Norway's black metal scene from 1987 to 1994.
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2020-06-1100 minBlunderphonicsHome, by Dixie ChicksIn 2003, while touring for their chart-topping album "Home," the Dixie Chicks made a brief statement opposing the upcoming Iraq War. Everything was fine, and nothing bad happened!
Blunderphonics is a weekly show by Jack Derbak and Spencer Foust, diving into music's most-troubled productions. Intro/outro by Jack Derbak, logo by Spencer Foust.
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2020-05-2600 minBlunderphonicsSt. Anger, by Metallica (Pt. 2)Jack spent so much time setting up this album that he forgot to talk about it in the previous episode! It's okay though, Spencer stuck around so we could all peek through the Dirty Window of Metallica's most turbulent period of their careers, all thanks to the documentary "Some Kind of Monster."Blunderphonics is a weekly show by Jack Derbak and Spencer Foust, diving into music's most-troubled productions. Intro/outro by Jack Derbak, logo by Spencer Foust. Reach out to us on Twitter @Blunderphonics, or find us on Facebook and Instagram. For audio-enhanced episodes, check...
2020-05-1900 minBlunderphonicsSt. Anger, by Metallica (Pt. 1)Before Jack and Spencer get into St. Anger, they dive into the history of Metallica's past grievances up to the year 2000, which contributed to their emotional state before producing the most loathed album of all time. This primarily includes the infamous dispute between drummer Lars Ulrich and Spotify's dirty uncle: Napster. Also Jack figures out a way to bring up Radiohead because he's a creep he's a weirdo.Blunderphonics is a weekly show by Jack Derbak and Spencer Foust, diving into music's most-troubled productions. Intro/outro by Jack Derbak, logo by Spencer Foust. Reach out...
2020-05-1200 minBlunderphonicsCigarettes and Valentines, by Green DayAfter the mediocre release of "Warning" (2000), Green Day needed a top-notch followup. The Anaheim punk trio set to work on their seventh studio album: "Cigarettes and Valentines," a deviation from the acoustic/folk-punk sound that fans rejected in "Warning." Before its 2003 release, band members claim the album's master-tapes were stolen, never to be recovered. In lieu of doing it all over again, the band would write and release "American Idiot" (2004), a smash-hit that rocketed them to more fame than they knew how to waste.Blunderphonics is a weekly show by Jack Derbak and Spencer Foust, diving into...
2020-05-0500 minBlunderphonics(What's the Story) Morning Glory?, by OasisIn 1991, brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher formed Oasis, a band that focused on doing as little work as possible to become worldwide rock stars. Their simple, very British hooks gave a spark to the Britpop genre and took the world by storm... as did their wild and volatile relationship.Blunderphonics is a weekly show by Jack Derbak and Spencer Foust, diving into music's most-troubled productions. Intro/outro by Jack Derbak, logo by Spencer Foust. Reach out to us on Twitter @Blunderphonics, or find us on Facebook and Instagram. For audio-enhanced episodes, check out our YouTube...
2020-04-2800 minBlunderphonicsJesus Is King, by Kanye WestOctober 25, 2019, famed producer and egomaniac Kanye West released his ninth studio album: a Christian Hip-Hop record titled "Jesus is King." Scattered throughout this album, fans noticed remnants of the leaked album "Yandhi," originally set to release September 29, 2018 before disappearing in the wake of Kanye's rebirth. Rebirth, that is, as both a born-again Christian and a new-age televangelist.
Blunderphonics is a weekly show by Jack Derbak and Spencer Foust, diving into music's most-troubled productions. Intro/outro by Jack Derbak, logo by Spencer Foust.
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2020-04-2100 minCock and Bull78: Nicolai Minovici "The Hangman"To celebrate the debut of Blunderphonics Season 2, Jack Derbak sits down with Spencer Foust for a discussion about Romania's tattoo-obsessed physiologist Nicolai Minovici.
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2020-04-2018 minCock and Bull77: Johann Ritter's Shocking ExperimentsNathan and Spencer have a little extra free time for some reason. In this week's episode, the brothers have a down-to-Earth discussion about the 18th-century origins of one particular fetish. Also, super sorry for the sounds of mouse-clicks in the background on this one.
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2020-04-0624 minCock and Bull76: Santorio Santorio the Weight WatcherNathan and Spencer have a little pow-wow about a (supposedly) real human being named Santorio Santorio. First and last name. Would I lie to you?
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2020-03-3030 minCock and Bull75: John Stapp's Need for SpeedNathan and Spencer are stirred from their eternal slumber to talk about one man's thirst for high speeds and hard stops.
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2020-03-0243 minCock and Bull74: Wilhelm Reich's "Sex Box"Nathan and Spencer lock themselves in a closet for two hours, testing the limits of brotherly bonds and the viability of this podcast.
2020-01-081h 07Cock and Bull73: Johann Dippel of Castle FrankensteinNathan and Spencer discuss the man behind the myth: Johann Conrad Dippel, "learned-boy of Castle Frankenstein."
2019-12-1126 minCock and Bull72: Hastein and Björn IronsidesSpencer and Ben tell a 1200-year-old tale: a journey from the edge of the world, to the walls of the Mediterranean's mightiest capital.
2019-11-1326 minCock and BullEpisode 71: The Piltdown ManSpencer and Ben discuss the life of Charles Dawson and his most famous discovery: Piltdown Man. This is potentially the easiest name Spencer has repeatedly mispronounced.
2019-11-0726 minCock and BullEpisode 70: Sigmund FreudNathan and Spencer discuss the father of psychoanalysis: a coke-addicted Sigmund Freud.
2019-10-3052 minCock and BullEpisode 69: Corporal Wojtek the Soldier BearNathan and Spencer talk about Wojtek, the Syrian brown bear that fought alongside Polish soldiers in WWII.
2019-10-2315 min
BlunderphonicsTrout Mask Replica, by Captain BeefheartIn 1968, Captain Beefheart and his Magic Band (of slaves) began recording their upcoming double album on Frank Zappa's new label: "Straight Records." Described as "experimental rock," one host questions whether that makes it music's baking-soda-volcano, or The Manhattan Project.
Blunderphonics will be taking a three-month break between seasons. Find our Youtube Channel (Blunderphonics Podcast) or look us up on social media for highlights, audio-enhanced episodes, and more news on season 2.
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2019-10-2200 minCock and BullEpisode 68: China's Last EunuchCONTENT WARNING: Genital Mutilation.
Nathan and Spencer return to talk about the last Chinese Eunuch: Sun Yaoting.
Thanks to Driftless Pony Club for allowing us to use the song "There Were Buffalo on the Ark" off the album Cholera. For the first time in 60-something episodes we forgot to thank them.
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2019-10-1744 minBlunderphonicsGaucho, by Steely DanWho said rock had to be rebellious? What if you wanna jam out to some guitar solos with your grandma? Do groups larger than ten people terrify you? Well, do we have a band for you!
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2019-10-0800 minBlunderphonicsThe White Album, by The BeatlesIn 1968, The Beatles deserved a little rest and relaxation. Their destination? Northern India. Their quest? To master the art of getting high without LSD. The resulting years held more Lennon-McCartney feuds than you can shake an award-winning record at!
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2019-09-2500 minBlunderphonicsHi, How Are You, by Daniel JohnstonEDIT (9/11/2019): It comes with a great shock to both of us here at Blunderphonics to hear about the recent passing of Daniel Johnston; just a day after the posting of our episode about his influence on music.
For those listening, please keep in mind this was recorded before the news.
In the 1980s, a strange McDonalds employee was wandering throughout Austin, Texas handing out his homemade cassettes to any hipster that would listen. That man? The godfather of alternative music himself, Daniel Johnston. And everyone clapped.
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2019-09-1000 minCock and BullEpisode 67: A Dress To Die ForNathan and Spencer talk about Scheele Green and Paris Green: two dyes that had their fair share of casualties in the Victorian Era. Special thanks to Andy for the topic suggestion!
2019-09-0436 minBlunderphonicsThe Black Parade, by My Chemical RomanceOn October 23, 2006, punk-rock sensations and overnight-emos My Chemical Romance debuted their smash-hit concept album "The Black Parade." In spite of freak accidents, turmoil among the members, and a few spooky situations, the album was critically lauded and served as a send-off to the emo scene of the 2000s.
Sorry about my explosive mic-technique this episode, my second pop-filter does a lot more legwork than I thought! -S.
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2019-08-2700 minCock and BullEpisode 66: Augusta Fullam and Henry ClarkNathan and Spencer dust off the podcasting equipment to debut their newest ASMR history venture, sponsored by Conan "Big Caucasian Hands" O'Brien. This week's ep. is actually about poison, and love affairs--if you're actually keeping track.
2019-08-1634 minBlunderphonicsSign o the Times + The Black Album, by PrinceDecember 8, 1987, Prince's 16th studio album was about to debut. The album, a return-to-form funk bible dubbed "The Black Album" was just a week from release. Almost inexplicably, record stores received the order to recall the album--all 500,000 copies of it. For nearly seven years, the world was in the dark on what happened to this legendary lost record. But what really happened in the making of The Black Album, and how does it tie back to Prince's 9th album, "Sign o the Times?"
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2019-08-1300 minBlunderphonicsThe Smile Sessions, by The Beach BoysIn 1966, California's rough and rowdy Beach Boys were at it again. Over the next two years, what might have been their triumphant 12th album slowly became the best album that was never made. In 2011, the world was given a glimpse into the once-lost album named "Smile."
And it definitely sounded like an album from the 60s.
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2019-07-3000 minBlunderphonicsChinese Democracy, by Guns N' RosesIn 2008, hard rock superstars and living-stains Guns N' Roses released a long-anticipated record called Chinese Democracy. Featuring a general ambiguity about what it really wanted to sound like, the album was met with... mixed opinions. A lukewarm launch and a delayed production aren't all there is to tell about Chinese Democracy, though, so strap in for the "Blunderphonics: Axl Rose Special."
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2019-07-1600 minBlunderphonicsBedlam in Goliath, by The Mars VoltaIn 2008, American prog-rock band The Mars Volta released "Bedlam in Goliath," an album that was allegedly hindered by natural disasters, illnesses, and outright mania. Nonetheless, it released... but what exactly happened in the making of Bedlam in Goliath?
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2019-07-0100 minBlunderphonicsLoveless, by My Bloody ValentineIn 1991, My Bloody Valentine released Loveless, an English Shoegaze album clocking in at 48:31. How was it made though, and who is this "Kevin Shields" character?
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2019-07-0100 minCock and BullEpisode 63: Times Beach, MissouriNathan and Spencer break down the decades-long incident known as the Times Beach Disaster.
2019-05-2247 minCock and BullEpisode 62: Rollercoasters For ChristNathan and Spencer discuss LaMarcus Thompson's crusade against sin in the United States.
2019-04-1718 minCock and BullEpisode 61: Gregor MacGregor's Big SchemeNathan and Spencer talk about Scotsman Gregor MacGregor and his brilliant mosquito-filled scheme.
2019-04-101h 05Cock and BullEpisode 60: Lord Timothy DexterNathan and Spencer talk about a lucky tradesman with an eccentric lifestyle.
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2019-04-0338 minCock and BullEpisode 59: Eel GrabbingNathan and Spencer discuss a surprisingly violent day of eel grabbing.
2019-03-2013 minCock and BullEpisode 58: WWI's MulanNathan and Spencer talk about Dorothy Lawrence, the only known English woman to serve on the front lines of World War One.
2019-03-1330 minCock and BullEpisode 57: The Polygraph SuperheroNathan and Spencer discuss William Marston, an American Psychologist with ties to a cultural icon.
2019-03-0620 minCock and BullEpisode 55: Agatha Christie VanishedNathan and Spencer discuss the disappearance of famed muder-mystery-writer Dame Agatha Christie.
2019-02-2022 minCock and BullEpisode 54: John Paul JonesNathan and Spencer rattle off a tale about American Naval Captain John Paul Jones, and all of his cool / not so cool escapades.
2019-02-1339 minCock and BullEpisode 53: They Nuked Him TwiceNathan (Evan) and Spencer (Spencer) discuss Tsutomu Yamaguchi, the (un)luckiest man in all of Japanese history. This one requires you to laugh through a very dark event, so bare with the chuckles and goofs.
2019-01-3044 minCock and BullEpisode 52: Evander Berry WallNathan and Spencer switch seats to talk about Evander Berry Wall: King of the Dudes.
2019-01-2316 minCock and BullEpisode 51: Digby Tatham-WarterNathan and Spencer return from their two-month-sabbatical, and discuss World War 2's own tiger-hunting Marry Poppins: Digby Tatham-Warter.
2019-01-1633 minCock and BullEpisode 50: Pepsi in the USSRNathan and Spencer talk about the USSR's relationship with a cola giant.
2018-11-2123 minCock and BullEpisode 49: The CSS ShenandoahNathan and Spencer talk about a commerce raider from the US Civil War.
2018-11-1928 minCock and BullEpisode 48: The Great Whiskey Fire of 1875Nathan and Spencer return from hiatus with a short and sweet episode about Dublin's worst booze attrocity.
2018-11-1510 minCock and BullEpisode 47: Harold Braunhut and Sea MonkeysNathan, Spencer, and special guest (from Marx Madness) David Painter discuss the origins and aftermath of Sea Monkeys.
2018-10-2436 minCock and BullEpisode 46: Pythagoras' Bean-Free CultEverybody's favorite guest-host David Painter joins Nathan and Spencer to talk about the triangle man: Pythagoras.
2018-10-1839 minCock and BullEpisode 45: Gotz "The Iron Fist"Nathan and Spencer discuss a German mercenary who had quite the "steel grip" on his profession! Eh? EH? Whatever, we don't need your validation--unless of course you're going to rate and review us.
2018-10-1217 minCock and BullEpisode 44: Henry Ford Hates JazzAll complaints about editing in this episode should be directed towards Nathan.
All complaints about having to hear Spencer say horrible racial slurs should be directed at Ford Motor Company.
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2018-10-1121 minCock and BullEpisode 43: Humanity's Quest For Big ChairsNathan and Spencer try to make up for their time-off by talking about the dumbest thing imaginable.
2018-10-0431 minCock and BullEpisode 42: Jacob Miller and the HeadshotNathan and Spencer talk about union private Jacob Miller, and his terrible horrible no-good very bad day in the civil war.
2018-09-2032 minCock and BullEpisode 41: The Boston MalassacreNathan and Spencer talk about the most hilarious disaster in US history.
2018-09-1225 minCock and BullEpisode 40: Clement VallandighamNathan and Spencer are joined by Ben Morrison to talk about Clement Vallandigham, a man so hated he was exiled to the Confederacy by Abraham Lincoln. It's the civil war, folks! Strap in!
You can find Cooperative Effort at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cooperative-effort/id1434363995
2018-08-2934 minCock and BullEpisode 39: Saturn The AlligatorNathan and Spencer talk about a scaley friend that endured quite a bit of history.
2018-08-2233 minCock and BullEpisode 38: Ignaz Semmelweis and the Dirty Doctorsnathan and Spencer talk about a Hungarian doctor who modernized hand-washing.
2018-08-1529 minCock and BullEpisode 37: Boston CorbettNathan and Spencer are joined by former-guest-host David to talk about an absolute lunatic who played a huge role in American history.
2018-08-0142 minCock and BullEpisode 36: White DeathNathan turns the tables and tells Spencer a story about a dedicated soldier.
2018-07-2521 minCock and BullEpisode 35: The Night WitchesNathan and Spencer talk about a regiment of the Russian air force during WWII.
2018-07-1819 minCock and BullEpisode 34: Robert Liston and the Deadliest SurgeryNathan and Spencer talk about Robert Liston's bad day in the O.R.
2018-07-1529 minCock and BullEpisode 33: The Rosenhan ExperimentNathan and Spencer discuss a 1970's experiment that made mental health science even more ambiguous than it already was.
Special thanks to Andy for the topic suggestion.
2018-07-0727 minCock and BullEpisode 32: Mary Calkins and HarvardNathan and Spencer talk about a real smart cookie and a real shitty school.
2018-06-2821 minCock and BullEpisode 31: Francisco Goya and the Black PaintingsNathan and Spencer and special guest David talk about a cursed man and his cursed artwork.
2018-06-2124 minCock and BullEpisode 30: Paul Broca and "Tan"Nathan and Spencer discuss a psychologist who stole some ideas and got all the credit.
2018-06-1321 minCock and BullEpisode 29: America's Favorite Advertising CoupleNathan and Spencer shatter the illusion behind two very succesful food brands. Spencer gets very, very sad.
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2018-06-0625 minCock and BullEpisode 28: Chicken and WatermelonNathan and Spencer take apart a stereotype that has survived for nearly 130 years.
2018-05-3124 minCock and BullEpisode 27: Stellar's Sea CowsNathan and Spencer discuss a major animal discovery that kind of got swept under the rug.
2018-05-2421 minCock and BullEpisode 26: James Dean's Little BastardSorry for the crazy popping sounds on Nate's new mic. Those will be fixed by ep. 28.
This week's episode, Nathan and Spencer talk about a very, very, very haunted car.
2018-05-2427 minCock and BullEpisode 25: The USS Baltimore IncidentNathan educates Spencer about an incident where America started to find its stride at being a collective asshole.
2018-05-1031 minCock and BullEpisode 24: Tycho Brahe and the Table DwarfNathan and Spencer talk about astronomer Tycho Brahe and his lavish spending.
2018-05-0237 minCock and BullEpisode 23: Peter Bartholomew and the LanceMUTINY! Nathan and Spencer reverse the roles and talk about one man who really knew when to double down on a bet.
2018-04-2527 minCock and BullEpisode 22: The Life of Julie d'AubignyNathan and Spencer discuss the life of Julie d'Aubigny, better known as La Maupin. Excitment, seduction, and many duels!
2018-04-1830 minCock and BullEpisode 21: Chuck E. Cheese and the BookNathan and Spencer explore the rich lore behind the large and frightening rat man.
2018-04-1135 minCock and BullEpisode 20: William of Rubruck and the Great DebateNathan and Spencer pull another switch-a-roo and talk about a man's quest to bring Catholicisim into Mongolia.
2018-04-0735 min
Cock and BullEpisode 19: Earring Magic KenNathan and Spencer talk about a bold and innovative doll that we just weren't ready for.
2018-04-0418 minCock and BullEpisode 5: Dr. McDowell and the BodiesSpencer breaks Nathan with a nice long chat about a literal mad scientist. This one's a little longer and more gruesome than most, so strap in for a holiday surprise from The Brothers Foust. Also, it's the first episode we ever recorded, so the quality wasn't super hot. Enjoy. SOURCES: https://tinyurl.com/yd9xvltx
2017-12-2045 min