163. Victoriano Huerta

Dude sucks.

We’re back and boy, we’re talking about a real bastard here: Victoriano Huerta! We’re joined by returning favorite Andres Becerril returns as Zach helps find an escape, Andres climbs into the ring, and Brian analyzes a Coppola film.

CONTENT WARNING: Targeting of civilian populations, genocide

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162. Francisco Madero

The world lost a great goatee here.

We’re back, and we’re kicking off the real meat of the Mexican Revolution with the man who started it all! By…y’know, dying. The hilarious Gabby Gutierrez-Reed returns to help us talk about Francisco Madero!

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161. Napoleon

‘ow do you say “le bummer?”

Happy holidays y’all! We’re celebrating with a special episode on the original short* king**, Napoleon Bonaparte! The wonderful Josiah Branaman (of Pulp!) joins us as we talk about Josephine Bonaparte’s husband. Note that this episode ends abruptly for reasons we address up front. Enjoy y’all!

*Not actually short

**Not actually a king

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160. Gilles de Rais

I wish I could tell you this guy’s haircut was the worst thing about him.

We’re back with another episode of our annual Halloween Spooktacular! The wonderful Katie Bowman returns as we talk about to notorious Gilles de Rais. Zach really takes a hit on the research here, Katie talks through her reading recommendations, and Brian imagines his ideal world.

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159. Thomas Weir

Talk about an Uber driver from Hell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thomas Weir: wizard and pervert or simple church-going man and also pervert? Allison Rose returns to help us kick off our annual Spooktacular! Zach welcomes a guest appearance from his cat, Allison paints a picture of a totally not suspicious dude, and Brian reveals his anatomy knowledge.

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158. Porfirio Díaz

Porfirio Díaz’s mustache could not be reached for comment.

We know it’s spooky season, but what’s spookier than the entrenched power of bourgeois capital bleh, vampire voice! Also, Brian can’t read a calendar. Anyway, we’re joined by special guest Byron Graham, talking about the life and regime of Porfirio Díaz, whose policies led to the outbreak of the Mexican Revolution. Zach delivers an unbelievable fact about Con Air, Byron discovers a severe form of revenge, and Brian channels and slanders Freddy Kreuger.

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157. A Brief History of Mexico

General Vicente Guerrero, who had no idea he was fighting in the state of Guerrero.

We’re back from our Summer sabbatical and we’re kicking off with a new kind of episode! Before we launch our Mexican Revolution miniseries in a couple weeks, we’re getting caught up with thousands of years of Mexican history with special guest Jose Macall. Zach diagnoses Brian, Jose deals in southern real estate, and Brian has found a new bummer.

NOTE: we had to use the Zoom backup audio for this recording and, as a result, Jose’s audio is a bit distorted. Apologies for the diminished quality.

156. Jean Laffite

If only this hat was the worst of Jean Laffite’s crimes.

We’re back, yarrrrr! And we dug up friend of the show the hilarious Mitch Jones to help us talk about famous pirate and also total sack of crap Jean Laffite (and his equally crappy but more boring brother Pierre)! Zach draws historical parallels to an SNL star, Mitch calls in the aid of the dolphins, and Brian gives us the Avengers of American jerks.

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CLASSIC: Elizabeth Bathory

While Brian continues his recovery (it’s nice to eat solid food again), we bring you another classic episode, this one the closer for our second Halloween Spooktacular: Countess Elizabeth Bathory featuring Caitie Hannan! We’ll be back soon and please enjoy this horny lady Dracula.

CLASSIC: Catherine the Great

Brian: more or less healthy than a European monarch?

Y’all, let’s get real for a second: Brian has been very sick. Everything’s fine, but we sadly don’t have a new episode for you today. Instead, please enjoy this classic with the hilarious Kevin O’Brien: Catherine the Great!

155. Bart Roberts

Bart Roberts’ February photo dump.

Avast, ye mateys! We’re back in our usual time slot to talk about one of the big dogs of piracy: Bart Roberts (aka Black Bart, John Roberts, or guy eating a terrible slop bowl) with one of the big dogs of friendship, Russell Carlsen! Zach pulls out an unexpected memory, Russell is objectified right off the bat, and Brian is all about family.

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154. Grace O' Malley

Grace O’Malley. Not pictured: her idiot son.

We discuss the pirate queen of Ireland Grace O’ Malley with returning favorite (and pirate queen of Colorado) Jen Kolic! Zach spoils a Robert Pattinson movie, Jen asks for Brian’s credentials, and Brian keeps you rockin’ on your morning commute.

NOTE: Brian is still having computer issues, which means that there are a few audio glitches this episode. We apologize for the lapses in quality, hopefully he’ll be able to buy a new computer soon.

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153. The Harpe Brothers

We’re back! After an unplanned hiatus of scheduling snafus, computer kerfuffles, and disease downers, we’re coming in hot with the first in our miniseries on pirates, which is sure to be a fun time without any gruesome or upsetting…oh…oh no. It’s the Harpe Brothers. Steve Vanderploeg is here. Just…content warning for violence, sexual assault, and violence against children. God, history sucks.

I’m aware that there are a few audio errors this episode (and new filler theme music). I’m getting a new computer soon, but for now we’re just having to make do and we appreciate your patience.

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152. Jack Parsons

Jack Parsons, seen here with either a rocket component or a sex toy.

Happy Halloween everybody! We close out this year’s Spooktacular by talking about explosion enthusiast, sex-cult joiner, demon summoner, and subpar spy Jack Parsons with the wonderful Micah Thurston. Zach has a special Halloween send-off, Micah plays with the established timeline, and Brian encourages listeners to envision their dream cult.

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151. Carl Tanzler

Carl Tanzler, seen here looking as normal as he gets.

Don’t go into that creepy basement, check out our new episode instead! The brilliant Jen Kolic returns as we discuss the horrifying story of Carl Tanzler, in the second of our three-episode Halloween Spooktacular! Zach teases an even more upsetting episode topic, Jen gives us a little gross payback, and Brian gives his last will and testament.

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150. Burke & Hare

The two Williams: Burke and Hare.

Claw your way out of that grave, listeners: it’s the start of our annual Halloween Spooktacular! We’re joined by the wonderful Brad Galli to talk about the grave-robbing killers Burke & Hare. Zach slips on the Scottish accent like an old glove, Brad gives an architecture tour of Denver, and Brian kicks off this month in a thematically appropriate way!

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149. Frank Emi

Frank Emi, a figure from anti-fascist history? But he’s American! Oh noooooooo

We close out our miniseries on anti-fascist history by taking a look uncomfortably close to home by talking about the heroics of Frank Emi! Plus, we’re joined by the brilliant and hilarious Kira MagCalen. Zach admits when he’s wrong, Kira knows how she would act under pressure, and Brian learns a horrible salsa truth.

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148. Kate McCarthy

Sister Kate McCarthy, seen either about to choke a fascist or critique your cursive.

Sister Kate McCarthy was a six-foot nun who killed Nazis. If you aren’t already into this story, I don’t know that I can help you. Join us and returning guest Kris Boruff (of the Movie Trap podcast) as we continue our miniseries on anti-fascist history! Zach gives us an impossible movie title task, Kris talks about how to hide a nun, and—for one lucky listener—Brian unlocks a suppressed nun fetish.

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147. Raoul Wallenberg

A young Raoul Wallenberg, being told to “look virtuous”

CONTENT WARNING: This episode deals with the violence of the Holocaust. We don’t go into graphic detail, but it also can’t be avoided.

We wrap up our con artists miniseries and kick off our “Resisting Fascism” miniseries (the fascists made us do it) by talking about someone who used his con artist skills for the ultimate good: Raoul Wallenberg! Special guest Bridget Callahan joins us, and helps us remember that we are still technically a comedy podcast! Zach, Bridget, and Brian want you to help fight fascism with whatever tools you have (also it’s very late at night and I’m mad so this is in lieu of the traditional show notes).

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146. L. Ron Hubbard

Brian opens this episode with an appeal for you to support your local abortion fund. If you’re looking for one, Cobalt is near and dear to our hearts, or you can support the National Network here. There’s like 7 minutes of sad preamble to this episode about Roe, so be prepared for that.

Everything about this just makes me miss Phillip Seymour Hoffman.

We’re back and, y’all, this one is one of our biggest episodes ever! Steve Vanderploeg and a very special surprise guest help us talk about L. Ron Hubbard! Due to computer issues, Brian had to record on a laptop in his kitchen and not the studio, so his audio is a little off, which we hope is not too noticeable.

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