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Grigori Rasputin: Murder, Mysticism, and the Fall of the House of Romanov

Grigori Rasputin was many things: a wandering mystic, a spiritual advisor to the Russian royal family, and according to persistent rumors, extremely difficult to kill. Was he actually a holy man with healing powers, or just a manipulative con artist who helped bring down an empire?
Most of what you think you know about Rasputin is wrong…but the truth is still pretty wild.
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After Midnight Livestream: The Top 5 Fictional Bromances (sample)

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The Zizian Cult, Part Two: Meat is Murder, and So Are We

The first episode covered the origins; now it’s time for the bloodbath. In part two of the Zizian cult series, Shane and Duncan unpack the chilling details of the group’s most violent acts: samurai swords, parricide, and a vegan warlord with delusions of grandeur. From the calculated murders to the dramatic downfall, this is the story of how an online ideology turned into a real-world body count.
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After Midnight Livestream: The Top 5 Fictional Dads (sample)

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A modern vegan Sith-Lord murder-cult: the Zizians (Part 1)

They preached compassion, practiced anarchy, and packed a samurai sword. In this episode, Shane and Duncan uncover the bizarre rise and explosive downfall of the Zizian cult—a fringe vegan collective turned militant commune. From utopian ideals to armed standoffs, it’s a tale of charisma, control, and a tugboat full of red flags.
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Midnight Menagerie: Nocturnal Animals

From creatures that soar through moonlit skies with uncanny precision to those that hunt the forest in utter darkness, discover the fascinating adaptations that make these animals masters of the night.
 
Warning: Episodes may be irreverent, ridiculous, and/or mildly unhinged
 
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Altered States: A Brief History of Psychedelics

Join Shane and Duncan for a journey through the kaleidoscopic world of psychedelics...
Psilocybin (magic mushrooms), MDMA (ecstasy/molly), and LSD (acid)--once the darlings of counterculture--are now the focus of cutting-edge research into innovative therapies for anxiety and depression. In this irreverent host-swap episode, delve with Duncan into the science, the scandals, and the stories that make these substances both fascinating and formidable.
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Workplace Wreckage: Stories of Industrial Catastrophe

Sometimes the most dangerous place to be is on the clock.
This week, Shane and Duncan explore workplace events so disastrous that they reshaped industries and regulations worldwide. From the Texas City explosion that turned a harbor into a war zone, to the gas leak that exposed thousands to lethal chemicals, these aren’t just tragic accidents; they’re cautionary tales.
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Blood, Sharks, and Sandstone: More Incredible Stories of Survival Against the Odds

Surviving a plane crash is one thing, but cutting off your own arm to escape a boulder? Whole different level. In this follow-up episode, Shane and Duncan are back with more jaw-dropping true stories of survival against impossible odds.
First up: the haunting ordeal of the sailors of the USS Indianapolis, who were left floating in shark-infested waters after one of the worst naval disasters in U.S. history. And finally: Aaron Ralston’s infamous, grisly, panic-inducing solo hike gone wrong. 
These stories aren’t for the faint of heart, but they are 100% true. It’s human survival at its most extreme…again.
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