An Hour of Our Time

North Pole (CrystalJoe85)

Merry Christmas! This week, we're getting a bit festive and talking about the North Pole. And yes, Joe will talk about fossils.

Spiders (butt silk)

This week, we discuss spiders...their evolutionary history, their unique characteristics, and why so many people are afraid of them.

Samurai (klingon jesus)

This week, we discuss the weapons, beliefs, and rise and fall of the Samurai, the Japanese warrior caste.

Astrology (the online home of confirmation bias)

This week, we tackle the pseudoscience known as Astrology and discuss its history and sociology.

Daylight Saving Time (america's tryhard, ben franklin)

This week, we debates the origins, merits, and drawbacks of Daylight Saving Time.

Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot (bollocks in the streets)

Remember, remember the 5th of November...as we discuss Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot - the lead-up, his attempt to blow up the English Parliament, and his legacy.

Jacques Cousteau (horsehair and prayers)

This week, we discuss French explorer, ecologists, filmmaker, author...Jacques Cousteau!

Paganism (will work for dots)

To close the month of October, we discuss Paganism: the broadness of the term, its connection to Halloween, and the many modern incarnations.

Exorcism (is your bible plugged in?)

This week, as Halloween approaches, we discuss exorcism: well-known cases, current stances on the practice, and its influence on media.

Werewolves (only Bob Seger can kill them)

This week, we discuss werewolves...origins of the lore, famous cases, and medical conditions that might get you confused for a werewolf.

Zombies (a level of cute that I’m not ready to attain)

BRAINS! This week, we track the origins of zombie lore, the history of zombies in media, and zombies in the animal kingdom.

Vampires (blood pancake)

October is upon us and we have turned our focus to the eerie and macabre. This week, we discuss vampires...cultures that have influenced vampire lore, animals that feed on blood, and psychological conditions that can result in human vampirism.

Shopping Malls (Rick's Ranchwear)

This week, we discuss the origin, evolution, and future of shopping malls...and the jobs we've each held in retail settings.

Gladiators (layemus pipeimus)

This week, we discuss the lives, deaths, and times of Roman gladiators...are you not entertained?

Football (parts 1-2 revisited)

This week, we need a short vacation...so to celebrate the beginning of football season, we're revisiting our two episodes on the American gridiron!

Stars (too big for its britches)

Fast Food (octuple stack)

This week, we explore the world of fast food...the history, the business, and variations from around the globe. Bon Appétit!

The Spanish Inquisition (skid mark saturday)

This week, we discuss the Spanish Inquisition...its origins, the torture methods involved, and the lasting impact.

Radio - featuring Randy Malloy, CD 92.9 FM (hurts doughnut)

This week, we are joined by Randy Malloy, owner of Columbus, Ohio's CD 92.9 FM. We discuss the history of radio as a technology, the business of radio stations, and what it means to be one of the few remaining independent radio stations.

Olympics (creative drowning)

This week, as the Tokyo games wind down, we discuss the origin, revival, and obscure facts of the Olympics.

Little Bighorn (hey buddy, can we buy this from you?)

This week, we discuss the Battle of Little Bighorn (a.k.a. the Battle of the Greasy Grass), Custer's Last Stand, and the aftermath.

Martin Luther (raking the muck field)

This week, we discuss Martin Luther, his legacy, and the origins of the Protestant Reformation.

National Delicacies (somebody got drunk on thanksgiving)

This week, we discuss delicacies from around the world...bird's nest soup, currywurst, hakarl, poutine, and more!

Bowling (the party's at henry's house)

This week, lace up some slippery shoes and join us for an episode about bowling. We discuss the history, rules, and professional aspects of the game.

Airships (in the pocket of big hydrogen)

This week, we discuss airships...the history, successes, and disasters of blimps, zeppelins, and other dirigibles. Oh, the humanity!

Phobias (beef n' cheddar everywhere)

This week, we discuss phobias - what constitutes a phobia, what causes them, and how they are treated.

Idioms - Part 2 (wide earp)

We revisit the topic of idioms for our first in person episode in over a year. Learn some turns of phrase (I assume this is also an idiom)!

Tabletop Games - featuring Tabletop Board Game Cafe (all games except rap and country)

This week, we are joined by Brady Risner from Tabletop Board Game Cafe in Cleveland, OH. We discuss the history of tabletop games, the stories behind some of your favorite games, and the modern board game renaissance.

Socialism and Communism - Part 2 (marx fast facts)

This week we wrap up our talk with Red Scares, Marxist theory, and Scandinavia. Also, witness Mark's full wrath in the face of his intellectual property being wrestled from him in real time.

Socialism and Communism - Part 1 (1887's mtv beach house)

This week we begin defining and setting historical context for Socialism and Communism in the west. Also Joe is back with his asinine edits.