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Eccentric Earth Podcast

Eccentric Earth is a brand new podcast where our host is joined by special guests each week to discuss some of the most bizarre and amazing stories from history
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Episodes

Episode 27 – Robert Smalls

Join me, your host Amy Walker, as I delve into stories from across history with a guest who has no idea what the topic is going to be. This week I'm joined by two guests, Adi Anhang and Hannah Simpson, to discuss American Civil War hero and politician Robert Smalls. Patreon: Please show your support … Continue reading Episode 27 – Robert Smalls →

Jul 29, 2018

Episode 26 – Jacqueline Cochrane

Join me, your host Amy Walker, as I delve into stories from across history with a guest who has no idea what the topic is going to be. This week I'm joined by Chris Haigh to talk about Jacqueline Cochrane, a woman who started her own multi-million dollar business before becoming a pilot, braking dozens … Continue reading Episode 26 – Jacqueline Cochrane →

Jul 23, 2018

Special 01 – Chris & Amy’s Podcast Chat

Join me, your host Amy Walker, as I delve into stories from across history with a guest who has no idea what the topic is going to be. Unfortuinately I've been away this week and haven't been able to record a new episode, but rather than having people go without, we've thrown together a small … Continue reading Special 01 – Chris & Amy’s Podcast Chat →

Jul 15, 2018

Episode 25 – Steven & Cary Stayner

Join me, your host Amy Walker, as I delve into stories from across history with a guest who has no idea what the topic is going to be. This week I'm joined by Chris Haigh to talk about the Stayner family and the lives of Steven and Carey; two stories so amazing it's hard to … Continue reading Episode 25 – Steven & Cary Stayner →

Jul 08, 2018

Episode 24 – Michael Malloy

Join me, your host Amy Walker, as I delve into stories from across history with a guest who has no idea what the topic is going to be. This week I'm joined by Glenn Jakeman to talk about Michael Malloy, the tough Irishman who became the centre of plot to kill him for insurance money … Continue reading Episode 24 – Michael Malloy →

Jul 01, 2018

Episode 23 – The Great Molasses Flood

Join me, your host Amy Walker, as I delve into stories from across history with a guest who has no idea what the topic is going to be. This week I'm joined by Adi Anhang to talk about The Great Molasses Flood, a disaster that hit Boston almost 100 years ago, involving the strangest tidal … Continue reading Episode 23 – The Great Molasses Flood →

Jun 17, 2018

Episode 22 – Audie Murphy

Join me, your host Amy Walker, as I delve into stories from across history with a guest who has no idea what the topic is going to be. This week I'm joined by Stacey Taylor, to talk about about Audie Murphy, the most decorated American soldier from World War Two, who is the closest we'll … Continue reading Episode 22 – Audie Murphy →

Jun 11, 2018

Episode 21 – Samuel Whittemore

Join me, your host Amy Walker, as I delve into stories from across history with a guest who has no idea what the topic is going to be. This week I'm joined by Chris Haigh, to talk about about Samuel Whittemore, the American soldier that lived three times longer than he should have, and may … Continue reading Episode 21 – Samuel Whittemore →

May 27, 2018

Episode 20 – Mad John Mytton

Join me, your host Amy Walker, as I delve into stories from across history with a guest who has no idea what the topic is going to be. This week I'm joined by Dave Bond, to talk about about John Mytton, the British eccentric who was known for his extravagant drinking, wild activity, and being … Continue reading Episode 20 – Mad John Mytton →

May 20, 2018

Episode 19 – Assata Shakur

Join me, your host Amy Walker, as I delve into stories from across history with a guest who has no idea what the topic is going to be. This week I'm joined by Adi Anhang, to talk about about Assata Shakur, a former member of the Black Liberation Army, who was convicted of the first-degree murder … Continue reading Episode 19 – Assata Shakur →

May 14, 2018

Episode 18 – Spring Heeled Jack

Join me, your host Amy Walker, as I delve into stories from across history with a guest who has no idea what the topic is going to be. This week I'm joined for the first time by new guest Holly Rose, to talk about Spring Heeled Jack, the mysterious entity that has haunted the streets … Continue reading Episode 18 – Spring Heeled Jack →

May 07, 2018

Episode 17 – Robin Friday

Join me, your host Amy Walker, as I delve into stories from across history with a guest who has no idea what the topic is going to be. This week I'm joined by returning guest Chris Haigh, to talk about Robin Friday, the 'greatest footballer you've never heard of'. What makes him so special, what … Continue reading Episode 17 – Robin Friday →

Apr 30, 2018

Episode 16 – Buckingham Palace Break-ins

Join me, your host Amy Walker, as I delve into stories from across history with a guest who has no idea what the topic is going to be. This week I'm joined once again by Glenn Jakeman, this time to talk about Buckingham Palace and the strange incident of the man who broke into it … Continue reading Episode 16 – Buckingham Palace Break-ins →

Apr 22, 2018

Episode 15 – Mary Vincent

Join me, your host Amy Walker, as I delve into stories from across history with a guest who has no idea what the topic is going to be. This week I'm joined by Glenn Jakeman to talk Mary Vincent, an incredible woman that suffered through some absolutely horrific events. Please be aware, this episode contains graphic … Continue reading Episode 15 – Mary Vincent →

Apr 15, 2018

Episode 14 – Emperor Norton

Join me, your host Amy Walker, as I delve into stories from across history with a guest who has no idea what the topic is going to be. This week I'm joined by Adi Anhang to talk about Joshua Norton the first, and to date only, Emperor of the United States of America. Patreon: Please … Continue reading Episode 14 – Emperor Norton →

Apr 09, 2018

Episode 13 – D.B. Cooper

Join me, your host Amy Walker, as I delve into stories from across history with a guest who has no idea what the topic is going to be. This week I'm joined by Pete Gaskell to talk about D.B. Cooper, a mystery man who hijacked a plane in the 1970's and has never been caught. … Continue reading Episode 13 – D.B. Cooper →

Mar 25, 2018

Episode 12 – The Harlem Hellfighters

Join me, your host Amy Walker, as I delve into stories from across history with a guest who has no idea what the topic is going to be. This week I'm joined by Han Burch to talk about the Harlem Hellfighters, an all black regiment of American soldiers that served in World War One. Patreon: … Continue reading Episode 12 – The Harlem Hellfighters →

Mar 19, 2018

Episode 11 – Bass Reeves

Join me, your host Amy Walker, as I delve into stories from across history with a guest who has no idea what the topic is going to be. This week I'm joined by Stacey Taylor to talk about the legendary US Marshall Bass Reeves. How do you start talking about cowboys but end up with … Continue reading Episode 11 – Bass Reeves →

Mar 12, 2018

Episode 10 – The San Ysidro Massacre

Join me, your host Amy Walker, as I delve into stories from across history with a guest who has no idea what the topic is going to be. This week I'm joined by Chris Haigh to talk about the San Ysidro Massacre, a mass shooting that took place in the United States in the 1980's. … Continue reading Episode 10 – The San Ysidro Massacre →

Mar 05, 2018

Episode 09 – Colonel Sanders

Join me, your host Amy Walker, as I delve into stories from across history with a guest who has no idea what the topic is going to be. This week I'm joined by Adi Anhang to talk about Harlan Sanders, the man who founded KFC, and the unusual life he led before he started cooking … Continue reading Episode 09 – Colonel Sanders →

Feb 26, 2018

Episode 08 – Carl Tanzler

Join me, your host Amy Walker, as I delve into stories from across history with a guest who has no idea what the topic is going to be. This week I'm joined by Han Burch to talk about Carl Tanzler and the story of his true love. Patreon: Please show your support Show Notes: Episode … Continue reading Episode 08 – Carl Tanzler →

Feb 18, 2018

Episode 07 – The Mothman

Join me, your host Amy Walker, as I delve into stories from across history with a guest who has no idea what the topic is going to be. This week I'm joined by Chris Haigh, who I will be introducing to the American legend of the Mothman, a strange creature that terrorised the residents of … Continue reading Episode 07 – The Mothman →

Feb 12, 2018

Episode 06 – Elizabeth Cochrane

Join me, your host Amy Walker, as I delve into stories from across history with a guest who has no idea what the topic is going to be. This week I'm joined by Han Burch to talk about Elizabeth Cochrane, an investigative journalist who wrote under the name Nellie Bly in the 1800's, and took … Continue reading Episode 06 – Elizabeth Cochrane →

Feb 04, 2018

Episode 05 – Boston Corbett

Join me, your host Amy Walker, as I delve into stories from across history with a guest who has no idea what the topic is going to be. This week I'm joined by Han Burch to talk about Boston Corbett, the man who took religious fanaticism a little too far, and played a major part … Continue reading Episode 05 – Boston Corbett →

Jan 29, 2018

Episode 04 – Elizabeth Fry

Join me, your host Amy Walker, as I delve into stories from across history with a guest who has no idea what the topic is going to be. This week I'm joined by Chris Haigh to talk about the amazing Elizabeth Fry, and her campaign to make the world a better place. Patreon: Please show … Continue reading Episode 04 – Elizabeth Fry →

Jan 22, 2018

Episode 03 – The Emu War

Join me, your host Amy Walker, as I delve into stories from across history with a guest who has no idea what the topic is going to be. This week I'm joined by Pete D. Gaskell, as we talk about the only war fought on Australian soil, in which Australia lost. The Emu War. Patreon: … Continue reading Episode 03 – The Emu War →

Jan 15, 2018

Episode 02 – Leo Major

Join me, your host Amy Walker, as I delve into stories from across history with a guest who has no idea what the topic is going to be. This week I'm joined by Dave Bond as we discuss one of the craziest soldiers that you've never heard of, Canadian sniper, Leo Major. Patreon: Please show … Continue reading Episode 02 – Leo Major →

Jan 08, 2018

Episode 01 – The Vampire of Dusseldorf

Join me, your host Amy Walker, as I delve into stories from across history with a guest who has no idea what the topic is going to be. In our first episode I'm joined by Adi Anhang, and together we discuss one of the most notorious serial killers in German history, Peter Kurten, The Vampire … Continue reading Episode 01 – The Vampire of Dusseldorf →

Dec 31, 2017
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