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Madness and Mythos: The Legacy of H.P. Lovecraft

Welcome, insomniacs, to another dive into the weird, the wild, and the wonderfully unsettling. Tonight, we’re exploring the twisted mind behind some of the most bizarre and influential horror ever written: the one, the only, H.P. Lovecraft. Get ready for dark family secrets, eldritch horrors, cosmic dread, crippling phobias, hateful philosophies, and a peek into the life of a man who gave the world nightmares. Buckle up; this one’s going to get weird.
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In this episode: 
Biography 
Style/influences
The Cthulu Mythos 
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The NEW 7 Wonders of the World

Get ready to embark on a globe-trotting journey through time and across continents to uncover the secrets of the New Seven Wonders of the World. From the stunning expanse of the Great Wall to the architectural marvels of Machu Picchu and Petra, from the ancient ruins of Chichen Itza to the towering statue of Christ the Redeemer, delve into the history, mysteries, and controversies surrounding these modern marvels.
As always, Shane and Duncan are your snarktastic tourguides, explaining why these sites were chosen, the stories they tell, and the incredible feats of engineering and artistry that brought them to life.
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In this episode:
Machu Picchu
Christ the Redeemer
The Great Wall of China
Petra
Chichen Itza
The Taj Mahal
The Roman Colosseum
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The 7 Wonders of the Ancient World

Prepare for a silly, whirlwind tour of the most epic bucket list in history: the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. From engineering feats that defied logic to legends that refuse to die, Shane and Duncan break down what made these wonders so…well, wonderful. (Or sometimes not.) 
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In this episode:
The Great Pyramid of Giza
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
The Statue of Zeus at Olympia
The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus
The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
The Colossus of Rhodes
The Lighthouse of Alexandria
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Extreme Prisons: From "Squirrel Cage" to Camp 14

Unlock the gates to some of the most bizarre and extreme prisons on Earth. From the rotating madness of “squirrel cage” jails to a Norwegian island where inmates roam free; from an overcrowded powder-keg that erupted into a shocking massacre to the grim horrors of North Korea’s Camp 14, join Shane and Duncan as they uncover the bizarre and chilling realities of incarceration around the globe.
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In this episode:
"Squirrel Cage" (Rotary Jail)
Bastøy Island
Carandiru Massacre
Cebu "Dancing Jail"
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Technology Disasters: From Boeing to CrowdStrike

In our high-tech interconnected world, a single software glitch can spiral into global disaster. Tune in this week to discover the hidden stories, the dramatic consequences, and the lessons learned from these monumental failures. From software glitches that crippled planes and healthcare devices, to power failures that left millions in the dark, Shane and Duncan uncover the human errors and systemic flaws behind some of the most infamous tech failures.
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In this episode:
Y2K
CrowdStrike
The Northeast Blackout of 2003
Therac-25
The Morris Worm
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After Midnight with Alfred Banks: The Top 5 Animated Series of All Time

Rapper/artist Alfred Banks joins the show to debate the 5 greatest animated TV series of all time! Check out Alfred and his recent project SaxKixAve HERE
 
What's in your top 5? Tell us in the Discord...
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The Devil's Rope: How Barbed Wire Tamed the West

Prepare to unravel the twisted history of "The Devil's Rope,” and discover how a simple invention sparked fierce conflicts that transformed the American West.
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In this episode:
The Homestead Act of 1862
Fence Dilemmas 
Leonce Eugene Grassin-Baledans, Michael Kelly, Lucien B Smith
Henry M. Rose
Joseph F. Glidden, Isaac L. Ellwood, Jacob Haish
The "Winner"
Haish and "S Barb" Wire
John Warne Gates, aka "Bet a Million Gates"
Frying Pan Ranch
The Law of the Open Range
Ranchers vs. Cowboys
The Fence-Cutting Wars
Nipping
Blue Devil Gang and the Javelinas
Barbed Wire and the Telephone
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Video Game Scandals: From Hot Coffee To Gamergate

Join Shane and Duncan as they expose a trio of scandals that rocked the gaming community.
From the hidden sex scene that transformed a popular game into a salacious sensation, to digital treasure chests that blur the lines between gaming and gambling, you won’t want to miss this eye-opening journey into the dark side of the industry.
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In this episode:
Hot Coffee (Grand Theft Auto)
Loot Boxes (Battlefront 2)
Gamergate
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Invasive Species: Claws, Tusks, and Karmic Retribution

Well if it isn’t the consequences of our actions.The spread of humans around the globe has accidentally—and sometimes intentionally—led to the introduction of non-native species to vulnerable habitats. And when an animal or plant arrives at a new location, it’s going to do what a critter instinctively does: devour other plants an/or animals; breed, spread disease, and breed some more, all while viciously competing for local resources. It’s a tale as old as time; species gonna species.   
From felines to amphibians, from vines to hogs, join Shane and Duncan as they explore the most destructive invasive species in history, and explain how the clumsy human efforts to fix our own mistakes often makes the consequences much, much worse…
 
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In this episode:  
Cats
The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Feral Swine
Kudzu
Cane Toads
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The Pulse-Pounding History of Rollercoasters and Theme Parks

Get ready to plunge into the adrenaline-pumping history of roller coasters, amusement parks, and theme parks. From ancient Russian ice slides to the stomach-churning steel giants of today, discover the twisted tales behind iconic rides and learn about the masterminds who turned thrills into a global phenomenon. Buckle up and keep your arms and legs inside the podcast at all times, it’s going to be a bumpy ride…
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In this episode:  
Medieval Festivals
Pleasure Gardens
Dyrehavsbakken
Brakemen
A.C.E: American Coaster Enthusiasts
Vauxhall
The White City
Coney Island
Russian Mountains (Sliding Mountains)
Nicolas Beaujon and the Promenades Aeriennes
Centrifugal Railways
Lamarcus Adna Thompson, Father of the Rollercoaster
The Gravity Pleasure Switchback Railway
Mauch Chunk Gravity Railroad
The Cyclone
Tubular Steel
The Matterhorn
The Formula Rossa
The Kingda Ka
Disney
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