Best Jack Of All Graves Podcasts (2024)

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Ep: 183: a baby-eating dingo & tourist (death) traps 2:23:25

14h ago2:23:25

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Corrigan tells Mark the dark origins of the phrase "the dingo ate my baby," and we discuss how travel can be hazardous to your life expectancy as we explore the many ways tourists have died on holiday. Highlights: [0:00] Corrigan tells Mark about the time a dingo ate a lady's baby and everyone laughed [28:30] Mark spins a yarn, CoRri's air conditio…

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S5 E9 | True Crime Time Pt 1: Hide Your Wives (In A Large, Weirdly Empty Trunk You Have For No Reason): William Henry Bury, The Time He Maybe Definitely Killed His Wife, and Was Maybe Jack the Ripper 34:36

7d ago34:36

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It’s true crime o’clock, and in today’s episode, Angel and Nash find themselves in Scotland, in a basement flat, with the body of a woman in a trunk. She definitely didn’t put herself there, and the guy that did is currently at the Dundee Police Station telling them he didn’t kill her, but he did shove her in there five days ago, and maybe he’s als…

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Episode 115 - The Surprising Origins Behind History's Most Iconic Nursery Rhymes 30:12

17h ago30:12

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Most people know the “Ring Around the Rosie” nursery rhyme, and most people have heard that it has a dark meaning: It’s all about the Black Death, or bubonic plague, which tore through Europe in the 14th century. But is that really true? https://allthatsinteresting.com/nursery-rhymes-with-dark-meanings credits: https://allthatsinteresting.com/podca…

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Ep. 182: plane theft & nonce hunters 2:07:52

8d ago2:07:52

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After Mark tells CoRri about a wild Seattle airplane theft, we embark on a wide ranging chat covering a self-medicating primate, British playground games, religion in schools, and whether tiktok pedophile hunters are doing the lord's work or doing it for clout. Highlights: [0:00] Marko tells Corrigan about Beebo Russell's grand theft aviation [23:3…

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Ep. 181: toxic landscapes & extreme protest 2:04:43

10d ago2:04:43

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This week Corrigan tells Marko all about the toxic waste dotting the landscape of the U.S. and how climate change is making it worse, and we dive into some extreme forms of protest people have undertaken and why they did it. Highlights: [0:00] Corrigan tells Marko about toxic superfund sites [27:55] Mark saw Bruce Springsteen who is surprisingly po…

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S5 E8 | Back to the Future: The Other Pandemic That Almost Ended The Modern World - The Spanish Flu 34:08

4d ago34:08

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A pandemic AND a world war?? Wow, that sounds really hard. We wouldn’t know anything about that today, because we solved medicine and warfare, thankfully. Phew! Oh wait, just kidding. In today’s completely hashtag-relatable episode, come hear Nash and Angel learn about the other time these things happened in tandem - and why the 1910s were not bett…

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Episode 114 - The Chilling Story Behind The Disappearance Of Natalee Holloway 42:40

5d ago42:40

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Last seen with Joran van der Sloot, Natalee Holloway vanished in Aruba during a trip with her Alabama high school class in May 2005. https://allthatsinteresting.com/natalee-holloway credits: https://allthatsinteresting.com/podcast-credits History Uncovered is part of the Airwave Media network: www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. …

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Ep. 180: The Toynbee Tiles & Media Gambles 1:58:08

7d ago1:58:08

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They can't all be winners but sometimes you gotta take a gamble on a new movie or TV show. After Marko tells Corrigan about the mysterious Toynbee Tiles, we dive deep into some big cinematic and TV swings we've experienced the past couple weeks. Highlights: [0:00] Mark tells Corrigan about the Toynbee Tiles [23:00] We talk about JoAG & Lovely meetu…

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Extra: The Doomsday Clock 12:08

12d ago12:08

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The JoAG journey is a therapeutic one, and as such we recognize that taking care of our wellbeing always come first. Thus, while dear Marko tries to get his sleep situation back on track, this week it's a solo quick take, in which Corrigan explains what exactly the Doomsday Clock is and how it came into existence. You're not gonna like what time it…

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S5 E7 | Do You Smell What The Rocks Are Cooking? Surprise, It’s Death!: A History of The Paris 21:57

18d ago21:57

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Angel and Nash are enjoying a lovely holiday in Paris. Or they would be, if they could expense it. Since they can’t, join them as they deep dive on the city’s catacombs and how they came to be. Hey, if you thought the bone mudslides of early Plymouth Colony (The First Thanksgiving Episode) were fun, we bet you’ll love this! (Hint: Yeah, more bone m…

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Episode 113 - The Lincoln Assassination — And The Larger Conspiracy Behind It 34:06

1M ago34:06

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Discover why the wider Abraham Lincoln assassination plot was far larger than the death of one man and how this three-pronged attack sent out violent aftershocks for decades to come. https://allthatsinteresting.com/abraham-lincoln-assassination credits: https://allthatsinteresting.com/podcast-credits History Uncovered is part of the Airwave Media n…

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Ep. 179: the coffee's too hot and so is the planet 2:05:00

1M ago2:05:00

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After Corrigan tells Marko about the widely misunderstood McDonald's hot coffee lawsuit and CoRri learns about the British institution that is Mr. Blobby, we delve into some of the seemingly bonkers solutions people have come up with to climate change in lieu of total societal restructuring. Highlights: [0:00] Corrigan tells Marko the real story be…

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Ep. 178: a soviet hero, mercury mayhem, & the thing about documentaries 2:03:35

1M ago2:03:35

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It's a media heavy ep! After Mark tells Corrigan about a Soviet officer who saved us all from certain death and Corrigan explains what the deal is with Mercury retrograde, we delve deep into the movies we watched this week and unpack why modern documentaries are so unsatisfying. Highlights: [0:00] Marko tells Corrigan how Stanislav Petrov saved the…

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S5 E6 | Baby Fight Club: Medical Doctors versus Midwives 36:56

1M ago36:56

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Oh good, men are taking over women’s medicine. And history. And body autonomy. And political rights. And whatever else this list doesn’t have on it already. Ladies, get ready to hear the unfortunate true story of how 19th century men think the female brain works and how they forced their way into childbirth after a millennia of pretending they coul…

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Episode 112 - When Teddy Roosevelt Was Shot By An Assassin — Then Gave A Speech 36:11

2M ago36:11

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On October 14, 1912, Teddy Roosevelt — then running for an unprecedented third term under the banner of the Bull Moose Party — set out to give a speech at the Milwaukee Auditorium in Wisconsin. En route, he crossed paths with a mentally ill saloon owner named John Schrank. For some reason, Schrank had become convinced that Roosevelt had assassinate…

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Ep. 177: a scientology scandal & a brief history of assassination 2:01:39

2M ago2:01:39

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Corrigan explains to Mark why people are asking about the whereabouts of First Lady of Scientology Shelly Miscavige, and we chat about assassinations and why they fascinate us. Highlights: [0:00] Corrigan tells Marko about the disappearance of Shelly Miscavige [53:30] Mark learns about milk duds, we discuss the weird growth of the Easter holiday, w…

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Episode 111 - History Happy Hour, March 2024: A Plague Grave With 1,000 Skeletons, A 500-Year-Old Jesus Ring, And More 41:14

2M ago41:14

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It’s the end of March 2024, and we’ve handpicked a few of our favorite history stories from this month. Today, we’ll be talking about… The discovery of a mass grave of Black Death victims in Nuremberg… …the story of how a well-preserved Ming tomb was found in China… …how archaeologists finally unearthed the missing half of a Ramses II statue in Egy…

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Ep. 176: the ethics of AI art 2:16:14

2M ago2:16:14

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Mark tells CoRri about the unseemly experiments that led to our knowledge of hepatitis, and then we're in for a classic ARGUESODE! Following the Late Night With the Devil controversy, we debate the ethics of AI and whether there's any meaningful difference between human inspiration and machine learning. Highlights: [0:00] Mark tells CoRri about the…

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S5 Patreon Release: Beyond The Grave 57:46

2M ago57:46

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Some of you have requested more relaxed content so here you go! Here's a sneak peak on our monthly Patreon exclusive content: Beyond The Grave. Nash and Angel spend about 15 minutes discussing how to eat an axolotl, some depression talk, their social security numbers, and answering some actual questions about themselves. Let us know what you think …

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Episode 110 - The Truth About Mary Magdalene 32:26

2M ago32:26

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Most depictions of Mary Magdalene in popular culture characterize her in the same way: as a sex worker. In the musical Jesus Christ Superstar, for example, Mary is critiqued by Judas for her "profession" and later describes how she's quote-unquote "had so many men." Indeed, most people, when asked to describe Mary Magdalene, would probably say she …

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Ep. 175: irish america & feral children 2:06:13

2M ago2:06:13

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Corrigan tells Marko how an orphan train turned Irish Americans white, and we discuss the sad but fascinating stories of feral children. Plus, Marko issues a musical challenge to listeners, and we test out our Shakira impressions. Highlights: [0:00] CoRri tells Marko about the great Arizona orphan abduction [38:41] Mark feels a little down about th…

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Special Sneak Peak! JoAG Fancave Ep. 1: The Others 1:16:18

2M ago1:16:18

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Kristin doesn't watch horror movies. Corrigan wants to fix that. Every month Corrigan assigns Kristin a horror flick to watch for the first time and they talk about it, along with some fascinating thematic history. In our inaugural episode, Kristin and Corrigan talk about the 2001 haunted house classic The Others and the impact of war on British sp…

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Episode 109 - Osage Murders: The True Story Behind 'Killers Of The Flower Moon' 32:04

2M ago32:04

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In the 1920s, the hills of northeast Oklahoma were soaked in oil — and blood. Though the oil deposits found in the area had made the Osage Native Americans who owned the land rich, tribe members soon began to die at an alarming rate. And they often died in shocking and violent ways. This is the true story of the Osage Indian Murders and Killers of …

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Ep. 174: a real mean serial killer & a royal conspiracy 1:46:38

2M ago1:46:38

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Mark tells Corrigan the story of a serial killer called "the meanest man in America," we reveal some BIG JoAG news, and CoRri forces Mark to talk about the latest scandal in the royal family. Highlights: [0:00] Mark tells CoRri about serial killer Donald "Pee Wee" Gaskins [16:35] Corrigan made a real life friend, Mark is bad at keeping a calendar, …

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S5 E5 | Shut Up About The Sun: Ahkenaten or How I learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Sun 37:45

2M ago37:45

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Back to Egypt! And this time we don't make fun of anyone... okay so we make a little fun... alright we gave it an honest try. Come learn why monotheism can be bad sometimes (all the time), now with 30% more desert. Nash and Angel also learn why having a super hot supportive girlfriend (Nefertiti) can lead to international conflict and historical er…

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Episode 108 - Jack The Ripper, Episode 6: Who Was The Whitechapel Murderer? 46:49

3M ago46:49

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So who was Jack the Ripper? More than a century later, the killer's identity continues to elude investigators. Some theories are outlandish — like that writer Lewis Carroll or even British royal Prince Albert Victor were behind the heinous crimes. Some theories appear to be supported by DNA — as in the case of Polish barber Aaron Kosminski. Then ag…

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Ep. 173: chiropractic quackery & tiktok pranksters 1:52:56

3M ago1:52:56

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Can you trust your chiropractor? Are social media pranksters a sign of something deeply broken in society? We delve into these questions and more. Highlights: [0:00] Corrigan tells Marko why he might want to avoid the chiropractor [47:53] We ramble about hedgehogs and guinea pigs, princess diaries, frequency, Antarctica, and more. CoRri had coffee …

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Episode 107 - History Happy Hour, February 2024: The Titanic Of The Alps, Amelia Earhart's Plane, And More 43:04

3M ago43:04

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It’s the end of February 2024, and we’ve handpicked a few of our favorite history stories from this month. Today, we’ll be talking about… How Amelia Earhart's missing plane may have been found in the Pacific Ocean… …the discovery of a warrior's grave in Hungary, with intact armor and his horse… …how archaeologists in London unearthed the city's fir…

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Gaza Supersode 3:23:23

3M ago3:23:23

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For those who want to hear our series of Gaza all in one place without all the horror movie talk and whatnot, we gotchu! Here are all four segments edited into one. Segments: [0:00] American Imperialism [46:45] The Brits and the Making of Israel [100:03] Oil, Anticommunism, & the Rapture [152:40] But Do You Condemn Hamas…

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Ep. 172: gaza pt. 4: but do you condemn hamas? 1:52:55

3M ago1:52:55

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We're wrapping up our series on Gaza by talking about where Hamas came from and the reality of what "war" looks like in Palestine. This is a real feel bad episode so make sure you're properly prepared. Highlights: [0:00] Marko tells Corrigan about civilian casualties in the war in Ukraine [22:00] We promise to be more stupid after this week, Mark i…

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S5 E4 | Creature Feature: The Haunted History of Ghosts (Now With Zero Pottery Scenes!) 37:37

3M ago37:37

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Did you ever wonder why the ghost of your grandmother keeps harassing you with the local cats? No? Well maybe it’s because you stopped writing her letters. Join Nash and Angel as they learn all about why the living are terrified of the dead, and what you could maybe do about it. Also Harry Houdini is in the episode in a way you would not see coming…

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Episode 106 - Jack the Ripper, Part 5: The Final Victim 42:13

3M ago42:13

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Like Jack the Ripper himself, little is known about his last victim, Mary Jane Kelly. Her heavily mutilated body was found in a leased room on Dorset Street in East London on November 9, 1888. She had been living in a slum frequently occupied by prostitutes and criminals – and her murder was so gruesome, police actively tried to suppress informatio…

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