Best K Monae Podcasts (2024)

*Season 3 Finale* Operation Paperclip (aka Project Paperclip) was a program run by the US military to allow high ranking Nazi scientists to work in America after the fall of the Third Reich. None of these scientists (who contributed to slave labor, the holocaust, and human experimentation) were ever brought up on War Crimes charges. In fact, most w…

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S3 E24: The Rise of Long Island Hardcore (w/ George Reynolds) 1:03:35

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This week the guys are joined by a legend in the Long Island Hardcore scene, former front man for Mind over Matter and Day in the Life...George Reynolds. George takes us back to the beginning of the legendary Long Island Hardcore scene of the early 90's and talks about what it was like helping to create such an amazing time in music. If you were a …

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S3 E23- Straight Edge 1:00:48

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You may think all punk rockers are drug addicts and alcoholics, but did you know there's a punk subculture of abstaining from drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and other poisons? It's called Straight Edge, and it's been around since the 80's. What does it really mean? How restrictive is it? Should I be scared of these people? Join Smith, Joe, and Mike as we…

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S3 E22: The Election of 1800 (w/ Keb Pound) 1:12:01

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This week the one and only Keb Pound creator and host of the Stupid History Minute joins the guys to tell the story of the Election of 1800. Were early American politics more civil than today? How exactly did Jefferson beat out Adams? Should we get our history from Broadway? Be sure to check out the amazing Unfiltered Studios collaboration as we br…

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Kiss of Life 4:25

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I miss my mom 😔By Headkrack

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S3 E21: Mole People of NYC Pt. 2 (w/ Erik K. Swanson) 56:24

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For this part 2 episode, we were lucky enough to be joined by filmmaker/documentarian Erik K. Swanson whom we discussed in Part 1's episode. His infamous videos of Walter and Carlos had us all hooked, and he gives amazing insight into his time with these gentlemen, his exploration of the Freedom Tunnel, and what makes NYC different for the homeless…

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S3 E20: Mole People of NYC Pt. 1 56:55

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Is there an entire city under the streets of NYC? For years people have spoken about the "Mole People", those who have for one reason or another forsaken the top side world for that of the tunnels below. Join the guys and guest host Jay Burke of the "With Jay Burke Show" as we delve into the misunderstood world of the "Mole People"…

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S3 E19: The Gospel of Judas 56:13

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What do you know about Judas Iscariot? Yes, THAT Judas... the one who sold out his Lord and savior for 30 pieces of silver, right? Or did he? On this episode we present a different version of history's most infamous snitch, taken from an ancient text referred to as 'The Gospel of Judas.' Join the guys as we delve into religion(s), heresy, acid trip…

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S3 E18: Bigfoot (DJ from CAB) 1:08:50

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For our 60th episode we're talking about the big one...Bigfoot! DJ from Calling All Beings joins the guys as we discuss all things squatchy. Does the Patterson-Gimlin film still standup after all of these years? Is Bigfoot interdimensional? Where the hell is he? All of this and much more, don't miss this one!…

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S3 E17: Theft of the Mona Lisa 1:06:06

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An Unfiltered Studios extravaganza this week folks! The Beeb from "Finding Your Way" drops by (as does another UNF brother) to discuss the crazy story behind why we all know the Mona Lisa. This heist literally put the most famous painting in the world on the map. Was it for national pride, was it for money...was it Pablo Picasso? Tune in to find ou…

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S3 E16: Flat Earth 1:01:30

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Don't worry, we're not trying to convince you the Earth is flat. Rather, we're exploring this absurd conspiracy theory, it's central tenants, and most importantly WHY this theory exists in the face of such clear and apparent evidence to the contrary. There is a staggering number of people who actually believe the Earth is flat... join us as we go o…

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S3 E15: Spies! 1:19:39

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We’re back with the second half of season 3!!! Have you heard about the exploits of Eli Cohen? How about Robert Hanssen? How did the FBI assassinate one of the most prolific Black Panther leaders? Listen this week to hear about them all as we bring you The Story of...Spies!

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S3 E14: Long Island Serial Killer- Caught? 58:11

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A followup episode: last season we brought you The Story Of The Long Island Serial Killer (LISK)... 4 months later suspect Rex Heuermann was arrested in midtown Manhattan, charged with 3 of the murders (and eventually a 4th) tying him to the original 'Gilgo 4'. Have they caught LISK? Listen this week as the guys talk about the suspect, the evidence…

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S3 E13: UFO's/UAP's & Disclosure with Vinnie Adams 1:05:22

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This week the Smith and Mike have the honor and pleasure of talking with renowned UFO investigator and disclosure warrior Vinnie Adams. We discuss all things UFO/UAP and disclosure. What does disclosure mean? What's holding us back? Are we ready? How close are we really to finding out from world governments that we are indeed not alone. Make sure t…

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S3 E12: Weird Court Cases (w/Mr. Beat) 1:11:52

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This week the one and only history youtuber extraordinaire Mr. Beat @beatmastermatt comes back to visit. We have our very own "Story of...Supreme Court Briefs!" Is a tomato a fruit or a vegetable? How much property do you own...above your house? Is it illegal to be annoying? Can you legally change your age? All of these questions answered and more.…

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S3 E11: Astrosexology 52:50

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If we are going to travel to or inhabit other planets, we're going to need to figure out how to procreate as a species... Luckily, there's a field of science devoted to that: Astrosexology- the study of sex in space. The TSO boys are joined by good friend Jay Burke as we dive into this "black hole" of a topic. What challenges does having sex in spa…

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S3 E10: UFO's & Presidents 1:13:02

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Did Eisenhower have a secret meeting with gray aliens...or was he at the dentist? Did disclosure make Jimmy Carter weep unconsolably and break his faith?What were the views of our other Presidents? Were they "into UFO's"?Did H.W. know more than he let on?Join us as we discuss all of this and more as we tell The Story of...UFO's & Presidents!…

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S3 E9: The Goldilocks Zone 45:49

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This week Joe and Mike take the scientific approach to “The Goldilocks Zone” a term used to describe planets that reside in a zone from their closest star that can still support liquid water. With billions of stars and trillions of planets out there, there’s gotta be life SOMEWHERE, right? Would you travel to go find it? What would that take? Join …

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S3 E8: Florida's History Curriculum 1:31:42

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This week join Smith and special guest Jay Burke as we discuss Florida's controversial social studies curriculum. What effects can this have on students? Why is history being framed the way it is in the sunshine state? What is at stake here?Special thanks to Laura Jane Grace of Against Me!

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S3 E7: Christmas 1:02:25

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Happy Holidays from the TSO crew! This week the boys (Smith, Mike & Camp) deconstruct the holiday we all know and love: CHRISTMAS! What is the REAL significance of December 25th? Was Jesus born in January, or even March?! Why do we have Christmas trees? What happened to the debauchery of Christmas? Did you know that Coca-Cola influenced the holiday…

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S3 E6: Human Psych. Experiments 1:17:42

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Electrocution, drugs, sex, and fascism...this one has it all. Join Smith, Camp, and Mike as we dive into the murky and unethical world of mind experimentation. How far would you go when told to hurt another human being, if it was an authority figure dictating what to do? Was the US government giving free LSD trips with the purchase of a hooker? How…

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S3 E5: The Incident at Chichijima 40:34

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After bombing a radio tower on the island of Chichijima during WWII, a Navy pilot narrowly escapes capture by the Japanese. However, 8 of his fellow airmen are not so lucky… What happened on Chichijima? And why did it take 60 years for the truth to finally come out? Join Smith, Mike and Joe and learn about the Incident at Chichijima and how it unkn…

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S3 E4: Greek Fire and Sex Robots 20:07

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One from the vault folks. We had some honorable mentions from our inventions episode last season. This week Smith, Mike, and Bill explore "Greek Fire" and Sex Robots...what could go wrong? What was "Greek Fire" and do sex robots have "wife mode?...join us and find out!

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S3 E3: Exorcisms 51:45

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Happy Halloween! This week the guys dive into the dark and scary world of exorcisms and demonic possession. What causes a person to be possessed? How do they get exorcised? Is it real? Is it mental illness? Is it something else entirely? How many exorcisms can one person endure? Definitely one to make you think. Enjoy spooky day.…

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S3 E2: Origin of Sports Team Names 58:40

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Join the guys this week with guest host Brandon from @fdrswheelchair as we discuss the weird origins of some team names. From professional, to college, to even high school level, you’re sure to crack up with some of these. What business do Cardinals and Pirates have playing baseball? What are Cowboys doing on the gridiron? Aren’t “Flames” and Ice H…

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S3 E1: The Rain City Superhero Movement 58:59

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Season 3 starts off with BANG! POW! KABOOM! The guys tell the story of the Seattle's "Rain City Superhero Movement" and the rise and fall of their legendary leader "Phoenix Jones". We explore the personification of the famous quote, "You either die a hero or live long enough to become the villain" and discuss if superheroes would actually be necess…

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Summer School: The Jersey Devil (Jay Burke) 32:54

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Summer is coming to an end, and so is our Summer School session. On our final lesson for the summer, guest host (and honorary member of TSO team) Jay Burke joins Smith and they tackle the myth, the legend, the superstition of.... Ken Daneyko? Just kidding! THE JERSEY DEVIL!!!! (not the hockey team)Where did this legend come from? Is there some weir…

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Summer School: Story of "Karen" 16:16

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Summer school continues bitches! This week Join Smith and Dr. Mike as they discuss the origins of everyone's favorite white upper middle class blonde a**hole...Karen! We don't have a manager...so don't ask to speak to one...enjoy!Twitter: @podcaststoryofIG: @podcaststoryofThreads: @podcaststoryof

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Summer School: White Gladis 20:29

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Is she hell bent on revenge or taking part in natures version of a tiktok challenge? White Gladis and her posse have been terrorizing boats around the Iberian peninsula since 2020 with over 200 attacks and 3 ships sunk. Join Smith and Dr. Mike as we dive into the story of White Gladis and the Orcas.

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S2E23: Cults (w/ FDR's Wheelchair) 1:01:29

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SEASON 2 FINALEThis week Brandon and Dave from the podcast "FDR's Wheelchair" join the guys as we explore the world of cults. Did you know there are entire religious societies built around praying to the "cargo Gods" so that supplies from the US will drop from the sky? What characteristics play into one becoming a member of a cult? How about the pe…

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S2E22: SatanCon 2023 (w/ Dex & Chalice from The Satanic Temple) 1:28:31

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We welcomed our good friends Dex & Chalice from The Satanic Temple (TST) back to talk about their successful (and newsworthy) 2nd Annual SatanCon held in Boston during April 2023. We learn more about the mission of The Satanic Temple, what goes on at SatanCon, and who REALLY causes the problems (*hint, it's NOT our guests and their followers). Bonu…

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S2E21: Game Changing Inventions (w/Jay Burke) 1:14:05

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Where do you go to get your food? Where do you put your groceries once you bring them home? How do you stay cool in the summer? And, do you own anything that's not plastic?? The four game changing inventions we look at this week will make you wonder how mankind survived as long as it did without them. Join Smith, Mike, Joe Camp, and our very specia…

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Mona Lisa Scars (Afro Remix) 3:48

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Mona Lisa Scars (Afro Remix) by HeadkrackBy Headkrack

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S2E20: Giants - Fact or Fiction? 40:50

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Were there human giants that towered over our normal-day heights? 8 feet? 10 feet? 12-16 feet?! Unexplained human skeletons, reports throughout history and including modern day... what's out there? And if it's being kept a secret, why? Evidence found all over the world, not just the US. This one will make you wonder.…

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S2E19: Interesting Traditions From Around the World 1:30:22

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We all know about the "Tooth Fairy", but did you know in some countries children throw their teeth on their roofs rather than put them under a pillow? We've all seen soldiers salute...but why? Why do we celebrate Groundhog Day? What would you do if someone carrying a horses skull on a stick knocked on your door at Christmas and tried to rap battle …

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