The year 2020 was one for the record books. If that record book was "The Guinness Book of Terrible Years" - then 2020 could be on the cover. Most people alive right now haven't seen the likes of a pandemic, extreme civil unrest, the world burning all around us, and so much more all happen in one calendar year. Oh, and top it off with some murder hornets and that was pretty much the cherry on top for the sh*t show 2020 was. In this episode, we're going to take the year 2020 to trial. Could it be ...
Jan 03, 2021•48 min•Ep. 54
Back by popular demand, the guys at AHC Podcast are going to give you a Fire Side-Chat this week! In this episode, we'll talk about our favorite holidays, as well as some we could do without. Do we have a Grinch in the group? Do we all like to wear our stretchy pants and eat 'til we can't see straight for Thanksgiving? What's the deal with Groundhog Day? Gather around the Festivus Pole and get ready to listen to us air our grievances in this week's Fire Side-Chat.
Dec 20, 2020•44 min•Ep. 53
As we all know, things don’t always go right in life. Jobs are lost, financial difficulties occur, marriages dissolve, and people fall out of love on a daily basis. While most normal people try to pick up the pieces and keep on keeping on, other people like today’s show subject, Scott Peterson, take a more drastic approach. Why exactly did Scott kill his wife and unborn child? Was it his sidepiece that drove him to do the unthinkable? If there is a Death Penalty case worth revisiting, is it his?...
Dec 06, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 52
The Pilgrims and the Indians laid the groundwork for one of America’s favorite holidays, Thanksgiving. Plymouth Rock, the Mayflower, weird hats with buckles, and of course, the big feast, painted a picture of harmony and unity between the new settlers and the natives. But what was this scene really like? Was the New World the first choice for the Pilgrims? Did the Pilgrims live up to their end of the bargain to the people that financially backed their voyage? Fill that paper plate full of turkey...
Nov 22, 2020•55 min•Ep. 51
Most would think that the President of one of the biggest Christian universities in the country would be an upstanding, caring, evangelical person, right? In the case of this show’s subject, Jerry Falwell, Jr, unfortunately, he doesn’t check many of those boxes. Not to mention the alleged throuple that he and his wife had with the pool boy for about 8 years… We’ll take a dive into this and much more on this holy-rolling episode of AHC Podcast. Andrew, S. (2020, June 09). Jerry Falwell Jr. apolog...
Nov 08, 2020•48 min•Ep. 50
Vlad the Impaler. With a nickname like that, you know you’re dealing with a bad dude – or a porn star, one of the two. How did the man behind the character, Dracula, get his name? Was he one of the worst human beings or all time, or was this kind of stuff just par for the course back then? We’ll dive into these questions and many more on this Spooktacular episode of AHC Podcast. Erdman, S. L. (2018, October 31). The real Dracula was brutally vicious and absolutely depraved; Who was Vlad the Impa...
Oct 25, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 49
From exotic dancer, to mix tape maker, to chart-topping artist, Cardi B. has made a name for herself with a meteoric rise to fame in the rap game. Things haven’t always been easy for Cardi, from growing up poor, all the way to not finding a designer shirt to match her new crystal-studded fingernails… We’ll summon the WAP star to the courtroom today in our latest episode of AHC Podcast. Cardi B Bio. (2020). Retrieved October 10, 2020, from https://www.cardibofficial.com/bio Cardi B family in deta...
Oct 11, 2020•50 min•Ep. 48
Lance Armstrong captivated America with his comeback from cancer and the dominance he showed in his 7 Tour de France titles. Lance seemed to have it all – money, fame, and a charity (Livestrong) that was making significant strides for people stricken with cancer. Would he have been able to achieve greatness without “a little help”? Would he ever have friends again after suing several of them for things that were true? We’ll dive into these questions and more in the latest episode of AHC Podcast....
Sep 27, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 47
One of the founders of the Beatles, John Lennon has been regarded as one of the greatest musicians of all time. But, over the past few years there have been stories to come out that baby boomers can’t “imagine” are true. Was Lennon truly an important part of the peace movement or was it all an act? We’ll dive into that and much more on this episode of AHC Podcast. Dansby, A. (2018, June 25). Julian Lennon Issues Statement About Father. Retrieved September 12, 2020, from https://www.rollingstone....
Sep 13, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 46
Ellen DeGeneres has worked her way to the top of the talk show world over the last 17 years. Her show has won many awards, helped lots of people, and generally tried to make people feel good in general. But is the “Be Kind” spokesperson as genuine as people think? Why are there so many stories coming out about their run-ins with Ellen? Can you really not look her in the eye backstage? We’ll uncover these topics and more in the latest episode of AHC Podcast. Cho, D. J. (2020, August 18). Everythi...
Aug 30, 2020•59 min•Ep. 45
As you'll hear, we're going to be taking a break from our Fire Side-chats for a bit due to real-world stuff that's going on in our lives. Don't worry, you'll still get awesome episodes of AHC Podcast every two weeks. Thanks as always for your support!
Aug 23, 2020•30 sec•Ep. 44
Some of the subjects in our courtroom show that they may not be as bad a person as you think they are. This is not one of those episodes. In this show, we’ll discuss the life and times of Casey Anthony. Anthony captivated and disgusted the nation when the story broke about the disappearance and death of her daughter, Caylee. The details surrounding the case were disturbing to everyone, but it especially had the blood boiling of mothers everywhere. Have a listen, maybe learn something, and enjoy ...
Aug 16, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 43
What's up everyone, we're taking a week off, but don't worry we've got another great episode of AHC Podcast coming to you next week.
Aug 09, 2020•25 sec•Ep. 42
Duane “Dog” Chapman put himself on the map almost 20 years ago, by capturing a fugitive the US government couldn’t get their hands on. Since then, he and his family have been on our television sets hunting down wanted bail jumpers all the way from Colorado to Hawaii. What got the Dog into bounty hunting? Where did he get that nickname? Why would he choose to wear his hair like that? We’ll dive into these questions and many more in a hilarious episode of AHC Podcast. Andrew Luster. (2020, July 16...
Aug 02, 2020•55 min•Ep. 41
What's up everyone, we're taking a break this week. Don't worry, another great episode of AHC Podcast will be back next week. We appreciate everyone's support and we hope you enjoy the show next week.
Jul 26, 2020•23 sec•Ep. 40
While he did sail the ocean blue in 1492, it's come to light that Christopher Columbus may not have been the person we all learned about in school. He did trek across the Atlantic with the Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria but where he landed and what he did once he got there raises a lot of questions. In the latest episode of AHC Podcast, we take a deep dive into the actions of the explorer and see how your 4th grade teacher may have been lying to you the whole time. Bergreen, L. (2013). Columbus: T...
Jul 19, 2020•53 min•Ep. 39
When going to the theater, people may not always agree on what movie to watch. Some movies, however, come with so much hype that lines will wrap around the theater. Whether those movies live up to the hype, well that's up to you. The movies in the 1990's had a few of these hits as well as some that flopped in the theater and developed a cult following after. We'll roll through a list of our favorite classics and debate what's good and what sucks. Kick back, relax and enjoy our latest Fire Side-c...
Jul 12, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 38
Historically, cult leaders haven't fared too well in the eyes of well, pretty much everyone. This show's subject, Jim Jones, may top the list of cult leaders that made a name for themselves for all the wrong reasons. The infamous Jonestown massacre was one of the worst human tragedies in United States history. What drove Jones to control those around him? How was he able to get his foot in the door and begin the brainwashing of thousands of people? What's up with those dark sunglasses? We'll div...
Jul 05, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 37
In this Fire Side-chat, we're going to keep our conversation going about the great things we grew up with in the 1990's. Video games were, and still are, great entertainment for hours, but the advancements we saw in the 90's laid the framework for many of the games today. Who remembers spending hours and hours playing playing Tony Hawk Pro Skater? How awesome was the raccoon suit in Super Mario 3? We'll continue our jog down memory lane in this latest Fire Side-chat.
Jun 28, 2020•38 min•Ep. 36
By the age of 15, Justin Bieber had achieved more than most of us will in life. Multi-platinum selling artist. Multi-millionaire. Internationally famous. But did that early success make Justin Bieber an asshole? We examine that exact question on a funny, reboot episode of AHC Podcast. Sources: (2018, November 18). Justin Bieber Childhood Story Plus Untold Biography Facts. Retrieved from https://childhoodbiography.com/justin-bieber-childhood-story-plus-untold-biography-facts/ . Danton, E. R. (201...
Jun 21, 2020•57 min•Ep. 35
We take a trip down memory lane and discuss one of the golden era's of TV - the 1990's. Did Ross and Rachel's love baffle you as much as it did us? Do you have a neighbor like Cosmo Kramer? Did everyone really love Raymond? We'll discuss all this and more in our latest installment of our Fire Side-chats.
Jun 14, 2020•52 min•Ep. 34
Anton LaVey was a weird dude. He worked as a carny, walked his leopard around the neighborhood, had a cartoonish look, and then - founded the Church of Satan… In this episode of AHC, we’ll take a look at LaVey’s life, his claims to fame, and how he started his church. We’ll also look to see if he was a complete freaking liar as well. Enjoy this “dark” episode of AHC Podcast. “Anton LaVey.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 2 June 2020, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anton_LaVey. Anton LaVey Legend and Rea...
Jun 07, 2020•56 min•Ep. 33
Once only known by cyber geeks and people that wanted to buy drugs online, Bitcoin is making it's case to become a legitimate alternative currency. In this Fire Side-chat, we'll dive into the history of Bitcoin and give it our best shot to explain how it works. We aren't computer programmers, but we'll attempt to play one in this week's Fire Side-chat. Enjoy!
May 31, 2020•43 min•Ep. 32
You probably recognize his last name from the anti-virus software program that your computer constantly asks you to update. What you may not know is the story behind the man that created McAfee anti-virus software, John McAfee. From a brilliant mind and what his skills created for the computer world, to the insane stories of his life in a different country that led him to be an international fugitive, this episode of AHC Podcast is sure to entertain and educate. Cavendish, Marshall. “Inventors a...
May 24, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 31
In this Fire Side-chat, we'll look at the history of the Guinness Book of World Records and some of the crazy records it contains. How many marshmallows could you eat in one minute? What do you think the loudest burp of all time is? We'll answer these questions and more in this entertaining episode.
May 17, 2020•35 min•Ep. 30
Hello, Neumann… In this AHC episode, we are going to discuss the rise and fall of WeWork co-founder, Adam Neumann. Neumann set out to reinvent the workspace for the 21st century, and in the process, raised and then lost a whole bunch of investor money. But was WeWork his true passion? Or was it his desire to become the world’s first trillionaire? Or just maybe, the first person to live forever? We’ll dive into these questions and a whole lot more in this AHC Podcast. “Adam Neumann.” Wikipedia, W...
May 10, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 29
In the 80's and 90's, 1-900 numbers filled the airwaves with promises of things like live chatting with your favorite superstar, finding "love" over the phone, or getting past that tricky board on Zelda. They also caused parents lots of money and grief with the phone bills that came with it. In the latest installment of our Fire Side-chats, we'll dive into the weird underworld of the 900 number and it's eventual disappearance.
May 03, 2020•33 min•Ep. 28
From the trailer park to CEO, Vince McMahon is the epitome of the American dream come true. But as we all know, you might have to step on some people on your way to the top. We’ll examine some of Vince’s antics both in the ring and out and see why the buff billionaire has landed himself in some hot water over the years and ultimately on the stand in our courtroom. Beltster. (2005, August 7). Vince McMahon's Playboy 2001 interview. Retrieved from https://www.talkwhateveronline.com/threads/vince-m...
Apr 26, 2020•55 min•Ep. 27
Big cats, polygamy, mullets, guns, meth, and that bitch Carol Baskin.... In this episode, we'll discuss it all as we cover the Netflix blockbuster, Tiger King. All you cool cats and kittens kick back and enjoy our latest Fire Side-chat.
Apr 19, 2020•40 min•Ep. 26
Harvey Weinstein was a movie mogul, working behind the scenes to make hit films recognized by millions. There had been whispers about “Handsy Harvey” over the years and when some of Hollywood’s biggest stars came forward with their stories of his sexual misconduct, the hammer came down on this scumbag. In this episode, we’ll look at Weinstein’s rise to Hollywood fame and then his ultimate downfall for the grotesque crimes he committed. Cachero, P. (2020, February 20). Harvey Weinstein is accused...
Apr 12, 2020•51 min•Ep. 25
