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HTDS is a bi-weekly podcast, delivering a legit, seriously researched, hard-hitting survey of American history through entertaining stories. To keep up with History That Doesn’t Suck news, check us out on Facebook and Instagram: @Historythatdoesntsuck; on Twitter: @HTDSpod; or online at htdspodcast.com. Support the podcast at Patreon.com/historythatdoesntsuck.
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Criminal Tax Files

Robert Nordlander, CPA, CFE

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From billionaires to paupers, every economic class has their share of tax cheats. Al Capone was the first widely known criminal imprisoned for tax evasion. Since then, the tax law has been used to prosecute various white collar crimes. This podcast is for those who are interested when taxes and crimes intersect. We talk about tax crimes and look at the stories of those who committed them, those who defend them, and those who prove the cases.
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What is history but a story of the past that is told in the present? At Telling Historical Stories, we craft immersive audio documentaries that bring history to life. Our stories dive deep into influential historical figures, pivotal world-shaping events, war history, and the captivating realms of ancient mythology and legends. Join us as we explore the moments and characters that have shaped our world.
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A podcast of the strangest by the curious. 🕵️‍♀️👻👽💀🎙Unexplained phenomena, true crime, monsters, the paranormal, and horror movies, oh my! Join us every Sunday to get a little weird: spooky ghost stories, conspiracy theories, crime, horror film reviews and more.🔮 It's a weird world we live in, people.📸OdditiesInsta
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All the things that made the world the way it is now. Welcome to the podcast takes your nostalgia, tells you the history behind it and makes you ask What the HELL Were You Thinking. Host Dave Bledsoe takes the history, politics and pop culture of the past fifty years and explains what it was like to live through it and why it is still ruining the world today. So join Dave, his hapless Producer Gavin St James every Monday for time capsule of truth! Find us at whatthehellpodcast.com, @thehell_ ...
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Living With Capone

John R. Swift

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A fortunate son and failed lawyer turned failed banker turned struggling stockbroker inexplicably marries well, crosses paths with Al Capone and determines, as his crowning achievement, to reform Capone and introduce him into polite society, of which he is its most marginal member. This mission, which Capone endorses while systematically murdering his competitors, and then his allies, poses one question. Is Capone ready for reform?
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Formerly known as "The Nevermind Podcast" Philosophical questions followed with hilarity, sports and current events! A mixed bag of goods. Mostly a decent time. Follow on twitter & instagram @theneverpod for updates and related content!
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What would happen if kids got to pick books that adults would read? What if the kids and adults discussed those books outside of a classroom setting? That is the vision for this literacy podcast. Izzy, a current 4th grader, picks all of the books that will be discussed with Don Sturm, a Technology Integration Specialist in Morton, IL, who loves to read and talk. We hope you enjoy!
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Dirty Money

Entrepreneur Media, Inc.

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Dirty Money is a new podcast series from Entrepreneur Media telling the tales of legendary scammers, con artists, and barely-legal lowlifes who stop at nothing to bilk their marks of millions. Hosted by Entrepreneur editors Dan Bova and Jon Small, the podcast takes a deep dive into the deviants behind the deeds.
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About A Girl is a scripted narrative anthology series about women whose stories have long been eclipsed by the legends of their famous partners. Bowie, Elvis, 2Pac, Prince, Miles, Biggie. Each of these icons created some of the most celebrated and enduring music of the modern age. But there's more to their stories than you know. About A Girl brings focus to the many women without whom the landscape of popular music might be very different.
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Mysteries From The Past is a fast-paced, fun, intriguing podcast that examines history's greatest unsolved mysteries! Actor and historian Rory Duffy (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Blue Bloods, Law and Order: SVU) brings audiences back in time with original music, recreation scenes and exciting narration. Get out your magnifying glass and help us solve these mysteries! We would love to hear from you! mysteriesfromthepast@gmail.com
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First Things In The Morning

Early Bird Productions

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A short podcast full of fun and interesting stories and facts, to listen to while making your morning tea, going for your morning pee and brushing your teeth. Learn some new things before your brain has even properly started yet. Topic requests and any other contact: firstthingspod@gmail.com Check out the following mini series! White Coats - medical subjects Thanks! - good people and their work On The Map - a closer look at a specific country Go Down In History - historical events Haha - fun ...
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My Flatmates a Murderer.

My Flatmates a Murderer.

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My name's Alannah. You may think your flatmates are bad, but my Flatmates a Murderer... It's an interesting life, but as long as she pays rent on time, it's all good. New episodes weekly. Listen to episode 1: 'Jack the Ripper' below. Logo design: Alexandria Ridley.
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We are covering topics on tissue 3D bioprinting, clinical trials in silica, quantum computing in product development, blockchain-powered patient management portals, nanotechnologies, and digital therapeutics. We are also covering topics on leadership in the new pharma paradigm post-COVID-19 and what it will mean to function in the new virtual world we find ourselves in. We will be asking how pharma business models will need to change and what new partnerships will need to develop as a result ...
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Discover the untold story behind Al Capone’s rise to notoriety and the powerful forces that led to his eventual downfall. Journey with us from his early years in Brooklyn, where young Alphonse Gabriel Capone first dipped into the criminal underworld, to his violent initiation into infamy at Harvard Inn, earning him the nickname "Scarface." Understa…
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Welcome back to Oddities the podcast where no topic is too *~*StRaNgE*~*! This week we have a odd one dare we say it... Al Capone...did he have a heart of gold?? We just may never know?? And hey Oklahoma... Are you okay?? You have some interesting things happening down there and we aren't talking about the tornados. Support the show Follow along on…
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Show Notes Episode 459: “I Can Call You Geraldo, and You Can Call Me Al Capone This week Host Dave Bledsoe goes searching for buried treasure (meaning he dug through his Winter coats looking for money to buy booze.) On the show this week we talk about that time Geraldo Rivera knocked down a wall in Chicago on live TV because someone lied about Al C…
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Show Notes Episode 462: Saga of A Star Wars Rip Off This week Host Dave Bledsoe angrily shouts at Producer Gavin insisting he was NOT playing with his dolls again. (He totally was.) On the show this week we head back to 1978 to talk about a short lived but influential Science Fiction TV show that wasn’t JUST a Star Wars rip off. (But kind of doing …
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Welcome back to Oddities the podcast where no topic is too *~*StRaNgE*~*! This week we are continuing on the road with Cassie and heading to Slaughterhouse Canyon!!! What horrific things are happening here??? Up next the origins of The Poop Deck!! Yep it doesn't get any odder here at Oddities folks! Enjoy! Support the show Follow along on social me…
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Hey guys! It's been a hot second! Actually, it's been about 31,536,000 seconds but I've put that time to good use, I promise! Anyway, today we talk about the ultra terrifying estate where serial killer Herb Baumeister murdered approximately 40 men and buried dozens of them - Fox Hollow Farm. Just typing that made me feel grody all over again, so yo…
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Discover the profound journey of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi as we unravel the crucial moments that forged his path to becoming a global symbol of peace and resistance. From his early life in Purbandar to his transformative years in London, and his first steps into activism in South Africa, you'll gain insight into the events and influences that sha…
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Episode 461: Life Is A Highway This week Host Dave Bledsoe gets drunk at an East Village dive bar and takes a cab home and calls it his “Summer Road Trip”. On the show this week we scrape the bottom of the barrel for content and talk about how Dave’s family entertained him driving across the country in the 80’s. (Yeah, he really phoned it in. Again…
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“Harlem is the queen of the black belts, drawing Aframericans together in a vast humming hive . . . from the different states, from the islands of the Caribbean, and from Africa . . . It is the Negro capital of the world.” This is the story of the Harlem Renaissance. In the early twentieth century, many Black families and individuals down South are…
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Join us as we embark on a historical journey to uncover the rise and legacy of Saladin, one of the most formidable figures of the medieval Islamic world. We'll take you back to the year 1176, where Saladin, the Ayyubid Sultan of Egypt, leads his forces against the Zengid opponents in a dramatic battlefield scene. Discover Saladin's Kurdish heritage…
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Join us as we embark on a captivating journey through the life and legacy of one of history's most formidable leaders, Shaka Zulu. We start by exploring his early years, marked by his birth in 1787 in the heart of the Zulu kingdom, now part of South Africa's Natal province. Despite being the son of chieftain Senzengakona, Shaka's illegitimacy led t…
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Join us on an enchanting journey through the life and legacy of William Shakespeare in our latest episode. We begin by exploring his roots in Stratford-upon-Avon, detailing the influence of his father, John Shakespeare, a respected local dignitary, and his mother, Mary Arden, from a prominent landowning family. We'll paint a vivid picture of young …
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Ever wondered how a man born in a small village near Tikrit could rise to become one of the most feared leaders of the 20th century? This episode takes you on a compelling journey through the tumultuous life of Saddam Hussein, beginning with his troubled childhood and eventual escape to Baghdad. Discover how his early experiences and influential un…
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What shaped a young princess into one of the longest-reigning monarchs in history? Uncover the lesser-known stories and pivotal moments of Queen Elizabeth II’s early life, from her birth as Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor in 1926 to her surprising ascension to the throne. We will take you through her close-knit family dynamics, especially her tend…
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Welcome back to Oddities! The podcast where no topic is too *~*StRaNGe*~*! This week we have a girl power episode because GO WOMEN! First up the All American Girls Professional Baseball League!! That's right! It wasn't just a movie nor just a T.V. show it actually happened!! Up next CONSPIRACY THEORY!!! About one of our Idols Avril Lavigne! This is…
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Show Notes Episode 460: A Beef With Oprah This week host Dave Bledsoe is thrown out of the cookout when the other attendees realize no one there actually knew him. (Happens a lot.) On the show this week we talk about that time in the 90’s when the cattle industry bit off more than they could chew by suing Oprah. (Bad idea.) Along the way we discove…
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“Miller, Lyles, and I were standing near the exit door . . . Blake stuck out there in front, leading the orchestra—his bald head would get the brunt of the tomatoes and rotten eggs.” This is the story of American musical theater and the dawn of modern Broadway. Popular entertainment is evolving fast in the early twentieth century. Minstrel shows ju…
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Welcome back to Oddities the podcast where no topic is too *~*StRaNgE*~*! This week we have a great episode filled with a lil mystery and a lil history! Up first why on earth are they green??? Well..are they fromm earth? Up next a badass woman of history ( can you tell we love bad ass women?) Support the show Follow along on social media: Facebook …
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Show Notes Episode 458: How We Learned Not to Worry and Ignore the Bomb This week Host Dave Bledsoe slams half a bottle of tequila, jumps on the bar and screams “AIR RAID WARNING” before stage diving into the mosh pit. (It wasn’t a mosh pit, it was a wedding reception, in which he had crashed. They were doing the chicken dance and he was arrested. …
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Welcome back to Oddities the podcast where no topic is too *~*StRaNgE*~*! this week we have a historical definition! A lesson one would say...use caution when sharing with your parents and teachers kids... but none the less enjoy!! Up next the Star Dust Disappearance...what happened?? Was it aliens? Tune in to fine out!! Support the show Follow alo…
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Show Notes Summer Short: “Don’t Page Me, Bro!” This week Host Dave Bledsoe slaps an old beeper he found in a box in the basement on the bar and asks if “doctors drank for free” (They don’t and he isn’t one.) On the show this week we are doing a Summer Short about that time in the late 80’s when every kid with the beeper in America was slinging smac…
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“Wait a minute, wait a minute, you ain’t heard nothing yet!” This is the story of the silver screen. In the late nineteenth century, technology is advancing rapidly. Eadweard Muybridge’s trip-wire camera work, made famous by a “motion study” of a galloping horse, is giving way to smoother and longer projections. Some see these short films simply as…
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Welcome back to Oddities the podcast where no topic is too *~*StRaNgE*~*! This week we have what we believe is a cute lil water alien...you read that right tune in and then tell us what you think! Up next an interesting lil snippet of history! Why where riots started over a hat??? We may never really know... Support the show Follow along on social …
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Show Notes Episode 370-371 Mega-Mix The Summer of Sam Redux This week Host Dave Bledsoe takes a “well deserved” rest after “working so hard” on the Summer Series. (All he did was show up in the studio and slur drunkenly into a microphone.) So while he “rests” (If by resting you mean squats in a dimly lit dive bar arguing with the bartender over how…
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Welcome back to Oddities the podcast where no topic is too *~*StRaNgE*~*! This week we did it again and we managed to kind of sync up our topics! Let's travel down under to Australia and learn some weird history!! The Emu war!! and then let's meet up and learn about The Faceless Fish!! This one is a weird one you do not want to miss Support the sho…
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Unlock the secrets of Benjamin Franklin's extraordinary life and discover how his curiosity and rebellious spirit shaped the Age of Enlightenment. Journey with us through his formative years in Boston, where young Benjamin's inventive nature and early education at the Boston Latin School paved the way for his future achievements. Learn about his ap…
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Show Notes Episode 457: When You Wish Upon A Starr Part Two of Bill Clinton and Summer Series 2024 Finale This week Host Dave Bledsoe parses the definition of the term “owed” in relation to a bar tab. (It depends on what the word “owed” means.) On the show this week we wrap up Summer Series 2024 and the story of Bill Clinton with the Sex Scandal th…
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