Best The Two Musketeers Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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The Three Musketeers and the Extraordinary Life of Alexandre Dumas 31:28

4d ago31:28

31:28

En Guard! Strap on your sword, rapier and whatever flintlock pistol you may have about your person. Douglas and Hugh invite you to enlist in the French King's most elite fighting force, The Three Musketeers! But who were the real-life swashbucklers? What did they do to inspire legendary French playwright and author Alexandre Dumas to write his icon…

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Debunk Special: Area 51, the Roswell Incident and Alien Conspiracy Theories 34:12

18d ago34:12

34:12

In this week's episode, Douglas and Hugh put on their foil hats and x-ray specs as they travel back to the 1950s in search of...ALIENS! But because this is a bona fide history podcast, Our very own Mulder and Scully don't want to believe, they want to know - and they're not afraid to expose themselves in the process. What REALLY happened on that hi…

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The Mystery of Stonehenge and the Druids 32:38

25d ago32:38

32:38

As we approach the halfway point in the year for the Summer Solstice on June 21st, Douglas and Hugh travel to Stonehenge, the most famous of all the henges, and one of England's most ancient, celebrated and fascinating landmarks. They also reveal the true identity of the people who worshipped at this hallowed site: the Druids. Who REALLY built Ston…

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The Knights Templars 31:51

1M ago31:51

31:51

Who were the Knights Templars? What is their connection with The Holy Grail? And why was Douglas and Hugh refused entry into Shingles nightclub on the High Street? All will be revealed - and more - when we remove the chainmail of mystery to expose the flabby pink flesh of truth. Gasp with pleasure as you learn of their special role in the Crusades.…

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THE OILERS ARE 4 WINS AWAY... 40:02

1M ago40:02

40:02

Topic 1: Looking back at the playoffs how did the Oilers get to the Finals! Topic 2: The Florida Panthers will be the best team the Oilers face how can they win the Cup? Topic 3 Stanley Cup Hats Off!

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The Lost Ark of the Covenant 34:07

1M ago34:07

34:07

The Ark of the Covenant is one of the world's most famous archaeological prizes. But what actually is it? Does it even exist? And if so, can it really melt your face off? Douglas and Hugh don their fedoras, grab their bullwhips and steer clear of snakes as they raid the truth behind this most holy of holy relics. Discover the Ark's biblical origins…

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The Erotic Adventures of Catherine the Great 28:15

2M ago28:15

28:15

Few monarchs have been plagued by so many scurrilous rumours as this one. Catherine the Great was Empress of Russia during the back end of the eighteenth century and under her long reign, she is said to have transformed her country for the better. She was also rumoured to be obsessed with nookie, took an army of lovers and fell foul of a proud hors…

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William Shakespeare 32:08

2M ago32:08

32:08

To listen or not to listen. THAT is the question. And the answer is, of course, yes. In this episode, Douglas and Hugh tackle another of history's big hitters: William Shakespeare. Writer of such incredible works such as Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet and Slippery When Wet. The most famous playwright who ever lived, but what do we know about the man behi…

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The Palace of Versailles and King Louis XIV 34:32

2M ago34:32

34:32

If you met a king, would you bow and curtsy, or punch him in the face? Fortunately, Douglas and Hugh know EXACTLY what to do, and they're about to tell you. We cordially invite you to sup with King Louis XIV of France at the royal palace of Versailles - but for Christ sake, remember the RULES! Because if you don't...well. There will be trouble. Fro…

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Florence Nightingale 32:02

2M ago32:02

32:02

With International Nurses Day right round the corner, in this episode, Douglas and Hugh shine a lamp on the celebrated Victorian social reformer, statistician and founder of modern nursing: Florence Nightingale. Flo's revolutionary "common sense" approach saved the lives of thousands of soldiers during the Crimean War and changed the face of how we…

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Round 2 MotherPuckers! 39:58

2M ago39:58

39:58

Topic 1: Rizz & Reese from the MotherPucker Podcast join the guys to discuss the Oilers round 2 matchup against the Canucks. Topic 2: Now that the first round is in the books it's time to look back at round one and forward to the final 8 teams in the NHL playoffs. Topic 3: Topic 2: Tour D' Horizon featuring - Lando Norris's win, The PWHL Playoffs, …

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Behavior of a Real G 19:40

3M ago19:40

19:40

If Lil' Wayne is right when he said that "Real G's move in silence like lasagna", does that make Darian DeVries a Real G? Has Nelson Hernandez wrote the online blueprint for all future WVU coaches that don't have a past WV connection? Should any bad NBA head coach be a reason no one should ever bring a child into this world? Follow us on Twitter ak…

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Buffalo Bill and the Wild Wild West 35:02

3M ago35:02

35:02

We're back! One becomes two as Hugh rejoins Douglas for another cracking episode, fresh from his nautical misadventure. Prepare to be amazed as Hugh reveals what actually happened on that ferry after the Taylor Swift concert. And then, strap on your peacemakers and mount your steed. We are galloping across the Great Plains to meet William "Buffalo …

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Three Weeks In with Ethan Bock 27:01

3M ago27:01

27:01

Ethan Bock (@ethanbock_) from WV Sports Now and The Portal Report returns to the podcast to discuss the craziness that is the 2024 D1 Basketball Transfer Portal, what he's learned about new WVU Head Coach Darian DeVries in his three weeks on the job, and what the Mountaineers could have in store this offseason. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay ca…

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Special News Update: Hugh's Safety and Your Tweets 9:18

3M ago9:18

9:18

This is a public service announcement. Sadly we cannot bring you our regularly scheduled episode due to the fact Hugh is..well, you should really listen to this. But don't worry, all is well, he's safe, albeit slightly adrift. Fortunately Douglas is here to hold the fort, where he answers some of YOUR questions and concerns that YOU submitted to us…

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Two Musketeers 40:24

3M ago40:24

40:24

Topic 1: Elliott and Braydon take the show over and talk WNBA Draft Topic 2: NBA Playoff Picture Topic 3: Springtime means Baseball.

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Two's a Crowd 30:55

3M ago30:55

30:55

Topic 1: The end or march madness, did the women's tournament eclipse the mens this year? Topic 2: The NHL regular season has only days lefty before the start of the playoffs. We look at the matchups and playoff picture. Topic 3: Its Masters week. Elliott and Jordan reflect on the special place the Masters holds in the Sports Calendar.…

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2023-24 Epilogue with Andy Facemire 37:06

4M ago37:06

37:06

Smoking Musket Contributor Andy Facemire (@StatsBoyAndi) returns to the podcast to give some final thoughts about the 2023-24 season, discuss the hire of Darian DeVries, and compare what's transpired in the last 11 months to the hypothetical timeline where the events of last May and June don't happen. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on…

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The Rise and Fall of Roman Gladiators 38:31

4M ago38:31

38:31

If you were in the Colosseum, what animal would you fight? What weapon would you wield? Travel back to Ancient Rome as Douglas and Hugh reveal their preferred creature to dispatch, why Gladiators were treated like rock stars and then fell out of favour, and why Douglas' son has got his hand stuck behind the temporary shed. Thumbs or thumbs down, le…

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Tis' But a Bump in the Road! 46:51

4M ago46:51

46:51

Topic 1: The Oilers dropped 10 goals against over two games on back to back nights this weekend... Something or Nothing? Topic 2: Tour D' Horizon featuring takes on March Madness, F1, and The Ohtani scandal... Topic 3: Hats Off!

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Emergency Episode: Non-Interim Coach! 14:57

4M ago14:57

14:57

Darian DeVries has been officially announced as the Non-Interm Head Coach for WVU Men's Basketball! What are the parallels between this hire and the hire for this job in 2002? How many times has Drake made the NCAA Tournament in 118 years? How is this hire being received by WVU fans and nationwide? Let's react in an Emergency (good kind for a chang…

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Double Bracket Talk 19:53

4M ago19:53

19:53

How do you treat the schools coached by the potential next Mountaineer coach in your brackets? Will there be more WVU wins this season or attempted 2-point shots by Jack Gohlke? If you're not winning the tournament, do you at least want to play against the all-time leading scorer in college basketball history? Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay cau…

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Genghis Khan and the Terrifying Mongol Empire 42:28

4M ago42:28

42:28

We venture into uncharted waters this episode as Douglas and Hugh expose themselves. Not literally. Neither of them know much about Genghis Khan the legendary Mongol warrior/emperor/ king/mass murderer/serial adulterer. But of course, they still know more than you, so strap yourself in as we travel back to quake in the might of the man responsible …

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The Unreasonable Doubt HC Candidate Spreadsheet 16:03

4M ago16:03

16:03

Wren Baker wished Coach Eilert and staff the best in their future endeavors as soon as they got to Morgantown early Wednesday morning. Now WVU is looking for their 5th non-interim head coach since 1978. Wren says he's got a giant spreadsheet. I've put together a spreadsheet as well, but way smaller, way dumber, and with shakier math. Who does my sp…

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Game Thirty-Two - Cincinnati (Big 12 Tournament - 1st Round) 23:45

4M ago23:45

23:45

Should a Kobe snarl really change the momentum of a game that much? Can you thank everyone involved with the program after a 9-23 season? (Spoiler Alert: You absolutely can) Which season is definitively the worst WVU basketball season of the 21st Century? Let's answer these questions and more after WVU's season ending loss to Cincinnati in Kansas C…

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Game Thirty-One - Cincinnati 23:21

4M ago23:21

23:21

With a season like this, is it impressive that the 1st time you noticed the team check out of a game was in the regular season finale? Who has finished last the most times in the Big 12 since WVU joined the conference? What do the individual stats say at the end of this season?Let's answer these questions and more after WVU's blowout loss to Cincin…

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Cleopatra 39:23

5M ago39:23

39:23

The relationship between Cleopatra of Egypt and Mark Antony of Rome is one of the great romances in human history - much like Hugh's marriage, only not at all. Join us as we reach back to antiquity and uncover the real woman behind the legendary Queen. Discover why everyone in Egypt had the same name. Marvel at how Cleo was able to marry her relati…

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Trades, Teams and Ruptured Testicles 39:49

4M ago39:49

39:49

Topic 1: The NHL trade deadline is this Friday and the Oilers will once again be looking to make a splash, but what position and which players should be their focus? Topic 2: WHATS IN A NAME? Braydon and Elliott try to guess which team names are real and which are not! Topic 3: HATS OFF

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Game Twenty-Nine - Texas Tech 13:42

5M ago13:42

13:42

Are you tired of former Mountaineers coming back to the Coliseum and leaving victorious? If the only thing I told you was that a basketball team shot 62% from the field in a half and they were winning, how big of a lead would you think that team had? Did a post-game press conference interaction define the 2023-24 season? Let's answer these question…

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Game Twenty-Eight - Kansas State 27:02

5M ago27:02

27:02

Was the 1st half of this game the 1st half you expected in the Iowa State game? Would Raequan have been able to make his 2nd half dunk on an 11 foot rim? How does Trusting the Climb fit in with the search for the permanent head coach? Let's answer these questions and more after WVU's Overtime loss at Kansas State. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay…

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Game Twenty-Seven - Iowa State 21:17

5M ago21:17

21:17

Did you think this game was going to follow the script of WVU's last road trip? Do we know the 4 teams that will be playing in the 1st Round games in Kansas City? What if this was a podcast about WVU Women's Basketball? Lets answer these questions and more after WVU's loss at Iowa State. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. …

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Game Twenty-Six - Central Florida 20:38

5M ago20:38

20:38

Does WVU have a better chance of beating Central Florida if Jesse Edwards is available and Raequan Battle doesn't get ejected and the game in is Morgantown instead of Orlando? Should Central Florida make any decision other than letting Johnny Dawkins be their head coach for the long term? Wren should WVU fans be worried about the AD opening in Miss…

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Hitting for the Cycle 38:25

5M ago38:25

38:25

Topic 1: Time to think about what the Oilers might look to do come trade deadline. Topic 2: Its time again for a Tour du Horizon, this week the boys discuss, F1, the Canucks, LeBron rumours and Canadian Curling legend Jennifer Jones Topic 3: HatTrick

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Dick Turpin, Highwaymen and Public Executions 35:08

5M ago35:08

35:08

STAND AND DELIVER! YOU'RE MONEY OR YOUR WIFE!! That's right. We're galloping back to the golden age of highway robbery. While the most famous mounted cad was Dick Turpin, there were others equally notorious and nefarious. Discover the many types of murderous highwaymen and women who roamed the English countryside during the seventeenth and eighteen…

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Game 25 - Baylor with Special Guest ChatGPT 16:07

5M ago16:07

16:07

After giving a status update on the season following a home loss to Baylor, ChatGPT (@ChatGPTapp on X) joins the podcast to give its thoughts on the worst WVU basketball season in my lifetime, how to overcome a lack of offensive rebounding and forcing turnovers, and its choice on who would win a basketball coaching competition based on their name a…

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Game Twenty-Four - TCU 19:00

5M ago19:00

19:00

With seven games left, Coach Eilert needs to pull everything out of the file cabinet. Let's get weird. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmusket.com and join the free Discord (https://discord.com/invite/2KBEVkpppa). If you’re interested in sponsoring Unreasonable D…

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Game Twenty-Three - Texas 7:18

5M ago7:18

7:18

WVU lost to Texas by 36 points. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmusket.com and join the free Discord (https://discord.com/invite/2KBEVkpppa). If you’re interested in sponsoring Unreasonable Doubt, please reach out to us at contact@thesmokingmusket.com. We apprec…

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The Black Death and The Great Fire of London 38:52

6M ago38:52

38:52

This episode you get two for the price of one! Douglas and Hugh discover what REALLY caused the Great Plague, otherwise known as the Black Death. Then we cough and splutter our way to Pudding Lane, where one of the greatest catastrophes to ever hit England's fair capital began: The Great Fire of London. But how many people actually perished? Which …

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Tour D'Horizon 1:05:27

5M ago1:05:27

1:05:27

Topic 1: Now that the first court appearance and a press conference by the London Police Service pertaining to the investigation around the 2018 World Junior alleged sexual assault have occurred, the next question becomes: What's next? Topic 2: The NHL Allstar game and revamped Skills Competition this past weekend showed signs of improvement but ha…

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Game Twenty-Two - BYU 19:54

6M ago19:54

19:54

What are your chances of winning if one guy on the other team has a career night scoring and another guy on the other team has a career high in assists? Is it a good thing when there are multiple similarities to your program and DePaul? If you have one winning season at Mississippi Valley State, are you a top coaching candidate in the country? Let'…

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Game Twenty-One - Cincinnati 21:32

6M ago21:32

21:32

What did you think was going to happen when the 7-13 team was down 10 with 6 minutes left? What were the 3 plays in a row late for WVU that broke their way? What does Jonathan Hargett do when WVU gets their 8th win in a season? Let's try to answer those questions and more after West Virginia's win over Cincinnati. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay…

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Game Twenty - Oklahoma State 22:22

6M ago22:22

22:22

Should your point guards have double the rebounds of the centers? What should the goals be for WVU with 11 games left? Can you take pride in being someone's "Bad Loss" on their NCAA Tournament Bid Resume? Let's try to answer those questions and more after West Virginia's loss to Oklahoma State. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's…

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Game Nineteen - Central Florida 25:32

6M ago25:32

25:32

Are there levels to a basketball player having an "off-night"? Have you been able to pinpoint why the Big 12 Men's Basketball commercial bothers you? Will there be a better chance for a road win than the next game? Let's try to answer those questions and more after West Virginia's loss to Central Florida. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught u…

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Listener Request: The Great Stink 39:56

6M ago39:56

39:56

Another request from one of our loyal listeners, and you better hold your nose for this one! Douglas and Hugh are taking you back to Victorian London, which was so filled with poo, dead bodies, disease and general filth you'd think you were in France. Join us as we sniff out the Great Stink of 1858. What was it? What caused it? and how many pine co…

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Game Eighteen - Kansas 34:06

6M ago34:06

34:06

Can you start talking about this game before talking about what the WVU Women's Basketball team is doing (Spoiler Alert: I cannot)? How did we get to this version of Pat Suemnick in 18 games? What does the rest of WVU's schedule have to do with Chuck Woolery? Let's try to answer those questions and more after West Virginia's upset win over Kansas. …

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Game Seventeen - Oklahoma 21:53

6M ago21:53

21:53

How do teams go into the intimidating environment that is the Noble Center and win? When's the last time WVU Men's Basketball has went this late into the season without winning two games in a row? Can WVU win two games in a row this season? Let's try to answer those questions and more after West Virginia's loss to Oklahoma. Follow us on Twitter aka…

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Wild Wild Weekend 51:15

6M ago51:15

51:15

Topic 1: The Lions won, The Cowboys lost and we have barely got enough time to talk about the rest of what truly was a "Wild" card weekend in the NFL Topic 2: The PWHL is off to a fantastic start, it feels like Women's Pro Hockey might have finally figured it out! Topic 3: Hats off!

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Game Sixteen - Texas 21:59

6M ago21:59

21:59

Who did you say led WVU in scoring? Who did you say led WVU in rebounding? Who did you say led WVU in steals? Let's talk about the recipe for WVU's win over Texas. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next. @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt Read the blog at thesmokingmusket.com and join the free Discord (https://discord.com/invite/2…

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Game Fifteen - Kansas State 20:52

6M ago20:52

20:52

I can confirm that I sounded crazy laying out a highly optimistic path to 9-9 in conference play. This game tried to break my optimism, but it only changed from short-term optimism to long-term optimism. Let's talk about the mindset change and more after WVU's loss at home to Kansas State. Follow us on Twitter aka X to stay caught up on what's next…

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Listener Request: Robin Hood 39:00

6M ago39:00

39:00

We kick off 2024 with an episode suggested by one of our keen fans. We do that, by the way. So if you want to hear our take on a historical person or event that tickles your fancy, drop us a line either in the comments where you get your podcasts or via our social channels listed below. Anyway, this episode is about England's most famous outlaw, Ro…

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