An alternate history podcast
On this episode, we're joined by the hilarious Brett Hiker to discuss George Washington Williams, certified hero! Zach tells us the secrets of hair, Brett goes straight to the source, and Brian doesn't realize he's stealing from Frosty the Snowman.
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No new episode today, look for that next week! Just Brian with a few announcements.
The hilarious Jason Keyes is our guest as we discuss Henry Morton Stanley, who does to us what Stalin couldn't! Zach gives us his view of our webcam, Jason gives us a glimpse of the future, and Brian front loads the fun stuff before unpacking the horror.
*Apologies for the audio quality, Jason and Brian are somewhat quiet. Dealing with software issues.
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The wonderful Janae Burris returns to the show as we discuss Olga of Kiev, who we are careful not to piss off! In this episode, Zach reaches into his bag of horse questions, Janae would like you to know about Ladyhawke, and Brian goes in on Rutger Hauer.
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The hilarious Christie Buchele returns to the show as we discuss Genghis Khan! In this episode, Zach gives us a backdoor glimpse of his writing process, Christie drops her celebrity for the hot young Khan, and Brian tries out a new slogan for war crimes.
*Apologies for the uneven audio quality of this episode. My software was acting up and I didn't catch it until it was too late. -Brian*
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Denver favorite Timmi Lasley makes her return to the show to help us uncover the life of the Afro-Russian genius, Abram Gannibal! Zach finds his new pseudonym, Timmi remixes some classic tracks, and Brian tries to keep things from getting too problematic. (Extra long due to lack of time to edit!)
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The fabulous Mitch Jones is our guest as we dig into the story of Joseph Stalin! Also, we make the most cartoon noises ever. Zach brings back a classic pun, Mitch takes us on a breakneck tour of his DVD collection, and Brian makes segues between jokes and horror so subtle and natural you will barely notice them.
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We welcome Denver favorite Roger Norquist to help us discuss the life of Leon Trotsky! Zach tells us about the dance craze that swept Russia, Roger brings us a little bit of Christmas magic, and Brian tells us about a chill dude named Stalin.
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We welcome the five-fold threat that is Adam Fedyski to help us unpack the life and reign of Tsar Nicholas II! Zach tries to take credit for A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Adam lays down some fire diss tracks, and Brian reads straight from the diary of Short Nick.
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Hey everyone! We're changing our release schedule a little bit. As a result, today's episode will be available next Saturday. Sorry for the delay. We have some brief announcements and plugs here. Have a good time!
Denver darling Kevin O’Brien joins us as we take a look at Catherine the Great. Zach does his best sales pitch for Smirnoff, Kevin throws some Kennedy history in there, and Brian pays a visit to the shtetl.
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If you live in the Denver area, come check out our new live show “Nighttime Tonight” at Deer Pile (above City o’ City) Thursday, February 16th at 9pm!
The fabulous Meghan DePonceau joins us as we discuss Peter the Great (no relation). Zach introduces us to a leader of questionable qualifications with tiny hands and strong connections to Russia, Meghan signs a letter of commitment to Chimneysweep University, and Brian demands clarification on nuts.
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The amazing Rachel Weeks stops by to talk about the fierce af Sofia Alekseyevna! Zach puts a positive spin on prison, Rachel writes some Russian epitaphs, and Brian shares the ramblings of a fevered mind.
Also, we in the Denver comedy community lost our wonderful friend Heather Snow recently. She was always hilarious, brilliant, and supportive and we will all miss her. If you are so inclined, we ask you to please send a donation to the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society: https://www.lls.org/rocky-mountain
The wonderfully hilarious Matt Cobos is our guest as we delve into the story of the Stroganov family! Zach says things only 90s kids will understand, Matt goes through his Russian stereotype checklist, and Brian reveals his celebrity obsession.
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The multi-talented Geoff Tice joins us as we dive into the deep end of Russian history with Ivan the Terrible! Zach does solid historical detective work, Geoff gets us excited for Russia’s national pastime, and Brian visits some multiverse Russias.
We’re thrilled to be joined once again by Janae Burris and Christie Buchele for another special episode! Janae and Christie are here to talk about Ida B. Wells and the White Rose, and we still try to deal with the election of President Putin’s puffier cousin. In this episode, Zach calls Gollum on his horseshit, Janae practices her new closer, Christie asserts her place on the list of very important people, and Brian abandons all hope of segues. As serious as this episode gets, one of the best tangents ever in the show happens in this episode, so check it out!
Two of the most brilliant comics in Denver, Christie Buchele and Janae Burris join us for what was supposed to be a totally normal episode. Instead, we have an emotional, free flowing, occasionally hilarious conversation about the impact of the 2016 election. Minimal editing has been done on the audio, Zach and I (Brian) share a mic, and it was one of the most cathartic experiences I've had. Christie and Janae stick around to record a more traditional episode, out in two weeks. But if you need some release, or to feel connected to someone, this episode is for you.
It’s the climax of our Halloween spooktacular! We’re joined by the wonderful Caitie Hannan as we discuss Elizabeth Bathory and rack up a huge body count! Zach gets into some Middle Ages diagnostic tools, Caitie gives us one of our craziest histories yet, and Brian teases the best-worst medieval band name.
HELL-o, boils and ghouls! It's the second episode of our Halloween Spooktacular, featuring the hilarious Corey Rhoads helping us dissect the Axeman of New Orleans! In this episode, Zach buries a pun so deep, we almost forget about it, Corey plays Doctor Frankenstein, and Brian somehow manages to not make a "Gorey Rhoads" pun while writing these show notes!
Greetings boils and ghouls! To help us kick off our Halloween Spooktacular, we've resurrected our very first guest, the scarily hilarious Kira MagCalen to help us discuss the Dyatlov Pass Incident! In this episode, Zach invites us all to please to study with him in Ural Mountains, Kira makes us take the red pill, and Brian's accents spiral out of control.