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Pessimism & Poptarts

Ryan & Sandra VanDyke

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Brother and sister duo comparing notes about how they survived childhood. I swear there are (mostly) well adjusted. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Exploring various topics of history and government with a feeble attempt at humor. Don't worry I lack the storytelling ability of a Dan Carlin, the commitment to a fast pace and consistent release schedule of a Mike Duncan. Nor do I have the calm and reassuring voice of a Robin Pierson. What I do have is some spare time and boredom and want to talk about random things in history.
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On this non award winning show Sandra & I are joined by special guest Colleen! My only friend which feels kinda sad now that I am typing in this description.... Music Credits: Intro Music Bed: Udio v 1 Song: Strut - by Emeline Song: Moderation - Lilyisthatyou Album Art by openart.ai Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac…
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The Secretary of State to the Allied Ambassadors: Aide Memoire The whole heart of the people of the United States is in the winning of this war. The controlling purpose of the Government of the United States is to do everything that is necessary and effective to win it. It wishes to cooperate in every practicable way with the allied governments, an…
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The western front, we talk about troop levels, lack of manpower reserves at home, and the Americans arriving. Also discuss Germany and its logistics, ability to move troops and the events as they unfold in Russia as we post our final preparation episode into what is happening for background before the American Expeditionary Force in North Russia (A…
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The US was not interested in involving itself in a European Affair. At least that was the consensus overall in the United States. This feeling was especially strong in the West. Woodrow Wilson seems to have been a dove with a hawk cabinet. What changed the nation's mind to send its boys "over there"? How did a Mexican bandit get the US Army ready f…
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After answering the question "Did Napoleon ever say which general he regarded as his best opponent? If yes, who is it?" I shared it with friends when the subject came up and thought it had humor and was interesting. So I decided to share it here **Episode was republished on 15 August 2020 from the original recording and posting 8 January 2020 to re…
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