Cody and Greg discuss the lead up to one of the most horrific attacks on American soil. In this episode, the boys discuss the attack's mastermind and some of the factors that led to the day of the attack. Learn more about this and other Unfortunate History topics with a FREE month of Audible!: https://biolink.fyi/audible Join the Plus Feed now: https://www.unfortunatehistory.com/plus PeriTune (peritune.com) | Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)...
Dec 15, 2021•1 hr 37 min
Cody and Greg FINALLY finish the series on Motley Crue. In this episode, the boys discuss the band's rise to fame, their sudden downfall, and all of the dirty, depraved, and depressing things in-between. Learn more about this and other Unfortunate History topics with a FREE month of Audible!: https://biolink.fyi/audible Join our FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfortunatehistory PeriTune (peritune.com) | Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)...
Oct 08, 2021•1 hr 39 min
On the first Revision episode, Cody and Greg revise their episode on the murder of James Bulger. The boys cover the murderers, Jon Venables and Robert Thompson, as well as the events on the day, including the awful murder. Listener discretion is advised as this episode is graphic. Learn more about this and other Unfortunate History topics with a free month of Audible: https://biolink.fyi/audible Join our FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfortunatehistory PeriTune (peritune.com) | Att...
Sep 22, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Cody and Greg dive into one of the most notorious bands from the 1980s, Motley Crue. In this first part of the series, the boys cover the early lives of all four members: Nikki Sixx, Tommy Lee, Mick Mars, and Vince Neil. Learn more about this and other Unfortunate History topics with a FREE month of Audible!: https://biolink.fyi/audible Join our FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfortunatehistory PeriTune (peritune.com) | Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) (creativecommons.org/...
Sep 04, 2021•1 hr 31 min
On the very first History Quickie (kinda quickie?), Cody and Greg discuss the War in Afghanistan. The boys go into detail on how the Taliban formed along with al-Qaeda and how the war developed. They also touch on one of the conspiracy theories involving Dick Cheney and George W. Bush. This episode contains opinions on the war (GASP!), so you have been warned. Learn more about this and other Unfortunate History topics with a FREE month of Audible!: https://biolink.fyi/audible Join our FB group a...
Aug 20, 2021•47 min
Cody and Greg continue their deep dive into the War on Drugs. In part two, the boys cover the tragic life of Billie Holiday and her fight against Harry Anslinger. They also cover how the war spread worldwide and what it means for us today. Learn more about Billie Holiday and explore her music on her official website: https://billieholiday.com Learn more about this and other Unfortunate History topics with a FREE month of Audible!: https://biolink.fyi/audible Join our FB group at https://www.face...
Aug 10, 2021•1 hr 56 min
Cody and Greg do a deep dive into the War on Drugs. On this part one, the boys cover the ultimate douchebag, Harry Anslinger, and how he almost single-handedly started the war. Learn more about this and other Unfortunate History topics with a FREE month of Audible!: https://biolink.fyi/audible Join our FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfortunatehistory PeriTune (peritune.com) | Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)...
Jul 26, 2021•1 hr 21 min
Greg and Cody discuss the life and tragic death of boxer Billy Collins Jr in this very first Gregisode. The boys discuss Billy's final fight and his spiral into depression, as well as the seedy underbelly of the boxing world. Watch Billy's final fight here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEVdywAtk50 . Learn more about this and other Unfortunate History topics with a FREE month of Audible!: https://biolink.fyi/audible Join our FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfortunatehistory PeriTu...
Jul 15, 2021•42 min
Cody and Greg discuss two tragedies from London's history: The Great Smog of 1952 and the London Beer Flood. The Great Smog disrupted life in London for five days, killing thousands. The London Beer Flood destroyed an entire Irish neighbourhood and ended the lives of 8 women and children. Learn more about this and other Unfortunate History topics with a FREE month of Audible!: https://biolink.fyi/audible Join our FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfortunatehistory PeriTune (peritune.c...
Jul 15, 2021•56 min
Cody and Greg do a special Q&A with listeners (because they didn't have time to do a normal episode, the lazy pricks). The boys cover some of the burning questions you listeners have, along with some important show updates. Get a FREE month of Audible!: https://biolink.fyi/audible Join our FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfortunatehistory PeriTune (peritune.com) | Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)...
Jun 26, 2021•1 hr 18 min
Cody and Greg do a deep dive into the history of Chinese/Japanese relations by covering the lead up to and the horrific events of the Rape of Nanking (Nanjing). The boys cover what led to this awful moment in history, what occurred during the massacre, and the aftermath. Listener discretion is advised (as are headphones). Learn more about this and other Unfortunate History topics with a FREE month of Audible!: https://biolink.fyi/audible Join our FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfor...
Jun 12, 2021•1 hr 16 min
In a cold January in 1762, London was gripped with the story of the Cock Lane Ghost. Everyone from royalty to peasants flocked to Cock Lane to catch a glimpse of this spirit. But it was soon discovered that this ghost was on a mission...a mission to expose its murderer. Warning: This episode contains several "Cock Lane" puns (obviously). Learn more about this and other Unfortunate History topics with a FREE month of Audible!: https://biolink.fyi/audible Join our FB group at https://www.facebook....
May 29, 2021•1 hr 15 min
On today's episode, Cody and Greg discuss the awful shipwreck of the Batavia, as well as the murderous and brutal aftermath. Some of the details of this episode are not suitable for some audiences, so listener discretion is advised. Learn more about this and other Unfortunate History topics with a FREE month of Audible!: https://biolink.fyi/audible Join our FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfortunatehistory PeriTune (peritune.com) | Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) (creative...
May 15, 2021•1 hr
On today's episode, Cody and Greg discuss three unfortunate, murderous, and sex-crazed princesses from history. The boys cover Olga of Kiev, Sophia Dorothea, and Pauline Bonaparte. Quick warning: these stories do not contain fairy tale endings. Learn more about this and other Unfortunate History topics with a FREE month of Audible!: https://biolink.fyi/audible Join our FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfortunatehistory PeriTune (peritune.com) | Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4....
Apr 17, 2021•1 hr 19 min
In the conclusion to our series on Charlie Bronson, Cody and Greg discuss Bronson's time out of prison and his inevitable return. The boys also discuss a couple of the hostage situations Bronson caused while in prison. Some of the details in this episode are explicit, so listener discretion is advised. Learn more about this and other Unfortunate History topics with a FREE month of Audible!: https://biolink.fyi/audible Join our FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfortunatehistory PeriTu...
Apr 03, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Cody and Greg do a deep dive into the life of the infamous British prisoner, Charles Bronson. In the first part of the series, the boys discuss Bronson's early life, his first stint in prison and mental institutions, and a few of his more violent acts. Learn more about this and other Unfortunate History topics with a FREE month of Audible!: https://biolink.fyi/audible Join our FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfortunatehistory PeriTune (peritune.com) | Attribution 4.0 International (...
Mar 22, 2021•1 hr 28 min
In this sea shanty of an episode, Cody and Greg discuss two pirate topics: women pirates and pirates who sucked at being pirates. The boys discuss a total of four pirates in this episode: Calico Jack, Anne Bonny, Mary Read, and the very unsuccessful Captain Kidd. Get ready for some swashbuckling and cross-dressing, mateys! Learn more about this and other Unfortunate History topics with a FREE month of Audible!: https://biolink.fyi/audible Join our FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfo...
Mar 06, 2021•57 min
On the night of May 31, 1921, the town of Tulsa, Oklahoma was the site of a gruesome and intense racial extermination. Cody and Greg discuss how and why this tragedy happened. Learn more about this and other Unfortunate History topics with a FREE month of Audible!: https://biolink.fyi/audible Join our FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfortunatehistory PeriTune (peritune.com) | Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)...
Feb 20, 2021•55 min
Cody and Greg discuss the Great Fire of London. In 1666, London was decimated by an incredibly large blaze that destroyed the majority of the city. You may think you know this story, but there's a lot you probably didn't learn in school. Learn more about this and other Unfortunate History topics with a FREE month of Audible!: https://biolink.fyi/audible Join our FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfortunatehistory PeriTune (peritune.com) | Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) (cre...
Feb 06, 2021•44 min
On a more relaxed episode, Cody and Greg discuss two related topics: The Ancient Roman Poison Ring and Locusta. Both topics occurred in Ancient Rome and both have to do with poison, so drink up! (There's also a pretty intense Giraffe scene.) Learn more about this and other Unfortunate History topics with a FREE month of Audible!: https://biolink.fyi/audible Join our FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfortunatehistory PeriTune (peritune.com) | Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) ...
Jan 30, 2021•38 min
Cody and Greg discuss the tragic assassination of Abraham Lincoln. They cover the build up to the event and what drove John Wilkes Booth to shoot Lincoln in the head (spoiler, it was racism). Learn more about this and other Unfortunate History topics with a FREE month of Audible!: https://biolink.fyi/audible Join our FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfortunatehistory PeriTune (peritune.com) | Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)...
Jan 16, 2021•46 min
Cody and Greg discuss the incredible NYPD detective Frank Serpico. Serpico was instrumental in fighting corruption in the NYPD during the 60s and 70s until one of his drug busts went terribly wrong. Learn more about this and other Unfortunate History topics with a FREE month of Audible!: https://biolink.fyi/audible Join our FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfortunatehistory PeriTune (peritune.com) | Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)...
Jan 02, 2021•54 min
Cody and Greg discuss the 1953 Iranian coup that destabilised the entire country of Iran. The boys discuss the reasons for it, how it happened, and the effects it had on the country and the world at large. Learn more about this and other Unfortunate History topics with a FREE month of Audible!: https://biolink.fyi/audible Join our FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfortunatehistory PeriTune (peritune.com) | Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0...
Dec 12, 2020•55 min
On a more relaxed episode, Cody and Sam discuss the Irish Potato Famine and its long-lasting effects on Ireland. Big shout out to all the lumper lovers our there! Learn more about this and other Unfortunate History topics with a FREE month of Audible!: https://biolink.fyi/audible Join our FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfortunatehistory PeriTune (peritune.com) | Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)...
Nov 28, 2020•42 min
Cody and Greg discuss the life of Alan Turing, including his absolutely tragic death. Turing was instrumental in winning WWII until he was completely betrayed by his own people. If you've ever wondered how the boys feel about homosexuality, you're about to find out. Learn more about this and other Unfortunate History topics with a FREE month of Audible!: https://biolink.fyi/audible Join our FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfortunatehistory PeriTune (peritune.com) | Attribution 4.0 I...
Nov 14, 2020•46 min
In this Halloween episode Cody and Greg dive into the awful and depraved acts committed by Unit 731, a Japanese research and experimentation facility during WWII. Some of the acts discussed are brutal, so listener discretion is advised. Learn more about this and other Unfortunate History topics with a FREE month of Audible!: https://biolink.fyi/audible Join our FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfortunatehistory PeriTune (peritune.com) | Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) (crea...
Oct 31, 2020•48 min
Cody and Greg discuss different plagues and pandemics from history. (No, not Covid-19.) This episode covers four of some of the more intense plagues from history, including the Great Plague of London and one particularly bad measles outbreak. Learn more about this and other Unfortunate History topics with a FREE month of Audible!: https://biolink.fyi/audible Join our FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfortunatehistory PeriTune (peritune.com) | Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)...
Oct 24, 2020•51 min
Cody and Greg discuss the over-the-top antics of one of the most intense mountain men you've probably ever heard of. Liver-Eating Johnson was the epitome of a mountain man, although not all mountain men are cannibals. Learn more about this and other Unfortunate History topics with a FREE month of Audible!: https://biolink.fyi/audible Join our FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfortunatehistory PeriTune (peritune.com) | Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) (creativecommons.org/lic...
Oct 17, 2020•54 min
Cody and Greg are back (finally). In this episode, the guys cover the life of Julius Caesar. Caesar was an incredible general with some pretty lofty goals for Rome. The guys cover his birth up to the point of his severely pointy demise. Learn more about this and other Unfortunate History topics with a FREE month of Audible!: https://biolink.fyi/audible Join our FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfortunatehistory PeriTune (peritune.com) | Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) (crea...
Oct 10, 2020•1 hr
Cody and Sam discuss some of the more unfortunate moments in Hollywood history (although there are many). The guys talk about everything including poltergeists, Jesus, and Superman (same thing, right?). Learn more about this and other Unfortunate History topics with a FREE month of Audible!: https://biolink.fyi/audible Join our FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfortunatehistory PeriTune (peritune.com) | Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)...
Aug 31, 2020•44 min
