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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145. Curtis Howe Springer

So your mud can cure tuberculosis but it can’t cure that hair?

We’re back! And we’re talking the “King of the Quacks” Curtis Howe Springer with special guest Miriam Moreno! Zach figures out the ideal number of podcasts someone should have, Miriam diagnoses an MTV legend, and Brian is a little sleepy boy.

This episode was turned around quickly and therefore has pretty minimal editing, so you may hear more vocal filler than you’re used to. Sorry about that!

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CLASSIC: Ronald Ross

Ronald Ross, little poem boy.

Welp, we got the COVID. Fortunately, your hosts are vaccinated and boosted so our symptoms are comparatively mild but they’re still kicking our beautiful butts. So we’re posting this classic episode from our Medical History miniseries. Enjoy, and we’ll be back soon!

It’s bloodsuckers and bad poetry this episode as we discuss Malaria researcher and semi-toolbag Ronald Ross with returning favorite Kate Strobel! Zach sings the pop-punk hits of 1888, Kate asks you to support public broadcasting, and Brian reads off his browser history.

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124. Rebecca Lee Crumpler

Rebecca Lee Crumpler (unconfirmed photo)

Help us say farewell to our Medical History miniseries with special guest Allison Rose as we discuss medical pioneer Rebecca Lee Crumpler! Zach revisits some of our saddest hits, Allison refuses to save Brian from himself, and Brian asks the question on everyone’s lips.

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123. The Black Plague

The Black Plague (not pictured, fleas).

The Black Plague? That shouldn’t feel topical! We welcome back the hilarious Brad Galli to help us talk about *checks notes* the largest mass death event in recorded history. Look, we promise this is a fun episode. Zach has his judging work cut out for him, Brad has the hot gos on literally every single person, and Brian briefly tries a new way of telling the actual history.

NOTE: Since we had to use the audio from Zoom for this episode, there are some spots where the audio is weird. Apologies it doesn’t sound as good as usual!

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122. Phineas Gage

Phineas Gage and his constant companion.

Heads up! We’re diving back into medical history with the wonderful Josh Hollis, who joins us to talk about the strange case of Phineas Gage! Zach speaks to the true believers, Josh talks about the hole craze that swept the country, and Brian introduces a regrettable new segment.

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118. National Hotel Disease

The National Hotel

Soup’s on! The wonderful Jen Kolic returns to help us talk about the mysterious National Hotel Disease! Zach remembers his first Toblerone, Jen spoils the surprise disease like, right up top, and Brian thinks he’s doing a cowboy character? It’s hard to tell.

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117. Ronald Ross

Ronald Ross, Nobel Prize winner for his Malaria research and the lyricist for My Chemical Romance.

It’s bloodsuckers and bad poetry this episode as we discuss Malaria researcher and semi-toolbag Ronald Ross with returning favorite Kate Strobel! Zach sings the pop-punk hits of 1888, Kate asks you to support public broadcasting, and Brian reads off his browser history.

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116. Johann Conrad Dippel

Get your alchemy supplies ready, because we’re talking about the weird science of rumored real-life Frankenstein, Johann Conrad Dippel! It’s also a Movie Trap crossover with special guest Kris Boruff! Zach plays metaphysical drinking games, Kris puts some pepper in our butts (metaphorically), and Brian gets extorted by a cat.

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Snake oil salesman Johann Conrad Dippel.

115. John Snow

Only one of these guys fixed a cholera outbreak.

Get your cosplay ready, because we’re talking about John Snow! The epidemiologist, not the sword guy. Plus, Caitie Hannan is back! Zach founds a totally cool, low-presh religion, Caitie asks the question we’ve all been thinking, and Brian looks for some solid ethical footing.

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114. Dancing Sickness

Ahhhhh shit, that’s my song!

Get on the floor, because we’re talking about Dancing Sickness with friend of the show Steve Vanderploeg! What could cause entire towns to break out in multiple days of unstoppable dancing? We break down incidents, causes, and theories. Zach goes behind the music on our theme song, Steve channels Nicki Minaj (briefly), and Brian finally gives Luxembourg the attention they have been craving.

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113. Typhoid Mary

Typhoid Mary Mallon, looking pissed.

Wash up, because we’re kicking off our miniseries on medical history with the wonderful Shannon Campe who helps us discuss the life of Typhoid Mary (Mary Mallon, who would hate that nickname). Zach brings some distant dad energy, Shannon helps us take our minds off the pandemic, and Brian slowly overheats.

(Note: This was a last-minute reschedule, so I didn’t have time to do as much editing as usual. Sorry about all my “umm”s! -Brian)

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