*BONUS* – Hey Thanksgiving, where do pies come from?
Thanksgiving has become the forgotten holiday, that thing that is sandwiched between Halloween and Christmas. Even though it is a little late, we are going to give Turkey Day it's…
Ep. 220: The History of Holiday Deserts
Dessert is a funny thing: It is typically the last course of a meal, is usually a delicious sweet treat, usually made of sugar, and always completely devoid of nutrients. …
Ep. 219: How Small Talk Can Lead To Big Things
When I think of small talk, my mind immediately goes to thoughts of my grandma, who loves to discuss the weather. This line of questioning seems at best unnecessary, at…
Ep. 218: kranky Records & The Chicago Indie Rock Scene
Like all uncool grown-ups, I believe that the music of my generation was the best. I happened to have lived my formative years in the 90's, so it is all…
Ep. 217: The Medieval Art of Sword Fighting
Fantasy has never been more popular. Game of Thrones, The Lord of the Rings, and even the Harry Potter series has made sword and sorcery commonplace. For the sci-fi fans…
Ep. 216: Tales of the Weird West
In the intro for the show, we talk about having the "Weird, Wild, and Wacky" on the program, and this week we literally have two of the three. This week,…
Ep. 215: Carl Kolchak – Your Friendly Neighborhood Vampire Hunter
If you like paranormal television programs, then Carl Kolchak is a name you should know. Kolchak: The Night Stalker was a made-for-TV movie in the 70's that introduced the world…
Ep. 214: From Barrels to Beakers – The Evolution of American Whiskey
What do you get when you take rye and ferment it with yeast, concentrate that yeast urine into a liquid, take that liquid and stick it in a burned barrel…
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