An alternate history podcast
The wonderful Greg Hutt joins us to talk about the last great act of the Viking Age, the crappily-named Battle of Stamford Bridge! Zach captures Bernie's energy, Greg introduces the mysterious techno-viking, and Brian makes inappropriate comparisons!
The terrific Cody Spyker joins us for our discussion of Sigrid the Proud (a.k.a Sigrid the Haughty, guess who called her that)! Zach challenges our credulity when it comes to Viking names, Cody invents a very ineffective condom, and Brian can barely remember his own name!
The hilarious Jose Macall is back to talk Lief Erikson and Vinland, the first settlement in America (not counting a few millennia)! Zach gives us an Italian pronunciation guide, Jose stretches his vocal chords, and Brian downplays some manslaughter. Also in this episode, we talk about Rocket Crocodile’s Action Squad: an effort being led by our good friend Shannon Campe to raise $10,000 for the American Society for Suicide Prevention. You can read more about that and make your donation here: http://afsp.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive.personalCampaign&participantID=962731
The fabulous Jordan Doll joins us as we discuss the Vikings' early stuff! Zach sends his greetings from Gallagher's Corners, Jordan announces his run for Town President, and Brian folds time upon itself.
The fabulous Byron Graham is our guest for our discussion of the Fall of Rome! In this episode, Zach plans an elaborate security system, Byron offers handy bang tips, and Brian pitches some new Air Bud films.
We're back! The fabulous Tim Messenger joins us as we discuss everyone's favorite child king, Tutankhamun! Tim makes a lackluster sales pitch for a new app, Zach calls up his favorite rappers, and Brian waxes nostalgic for an era when malaria and chariot accidents ruled the land. Also, Game of Thrones spoilers.
As Zach and Brian prepare to step away from Ancient History, we've edited together our winning stories to help listeners keep track of how we've changed history. Featuring special guests Kira MagCalen, Jason Wardell, and Jose Macall.
The wonderful Janae Burris joins us this episode as we discuss Empress Wu Zetian! Zach pitches some cannibal spec scripts and establishes criteria for what makes a cute kitten, Janae advocates for silver foxes and writes a luxurious menu, and Brian coins a phrase.
The wonderful Daniel Reskin joins us for our final Halloween Spooktacular of the year! We discuss the Colorado cannibal, Alferd Packer.
It's the second episode of our Halloween Spooktacular! Sammi Campbell joins us (you can get her awesome newsletter "Highly Illogical" at tinyletter.com/spockgrrl) and we discuss the Salem Witch Trials. Zach shows impressive restraint when it comes to impressions, Sammi casts doubt on some evidence, and Brian scrapes the bottom of his football knowledge barrel.
It's our first spooktacular Halloween episode! Michael Karlik joins us as we discuss the Mad Monk, the Svengali of Swat, the Great Bearded One, Rasputin! Michael discusses the life of an academic, Zach hits the pun sweet spot, and Brian buries the lede.
Mike Hammock joins us to discuss Hannibal (non-cannibal version, spoiler alert). Zach shows off an impressive knowledge of "Bring it On," Mike challenges us to a game of Trumpet, Elephant, Infantry, and Brian is wearing his sassypants.
Jose Macall joins us for our discussion of Julius Caesar, and maybe our most nonsense-filled episode yet! We did it! Zach tells us when it's appropriate to touch a horse, Jose gives the majority of mummies a bad rap, and Brian teaches etiquette for a Celiac-friendly cannibal buffet.
The elusive Jason Wardell joins us for our discussion of Cleopatra. Three men offering their take on one of the most prominent female figures in the ancient world? NEVER BEEN DONE! Meanwhile, Zach warms up for pilot season, Jason shows his knowledge of Egyptian funeral customs, and Brian is clearly thinking of pizza.
Steve Vanderploeg joins us as we discuss Caligula, without bringing up Game of Thrones somehow! Zach blurs the line between art and pornography, Steve opens up his book of recipes, and Brian makes a consequential choice.
Kira MagCalen joins us for our premiere, and the southern accents come fast and furious. Zach breaks down the sexiest parts of a horse, Kira lays down some turtle geography, and Brian gets all flushed at our next topic.
P.S., Apologies for the uneven audio quality. Still working on fixing it.
In this short episode, Zach and Brian explain the concept of the podcast, reveal our first topic and guest host, and get into a sitcom debate no one ought to care about.