155 episodes
Doomed to Fail Taylor Pineiro, Farz Sokhansanj
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- True Crime
Are you fascinated by history and true crime? Well, so are we! In our twice-weekly podcast, Taylor will delve into a fascinating piece of history while Farz shares the juicy details of a gripping true crime case.
But it’s not all serious business – we’ll also be analyzing the red flags and asking the important questions. How did things go so wrong? Could these disasters have been avoided?
Join us as we laugh, learn, and explore the most epic failures of all time.
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Ep 22 - Part 2: Czech this guy out - Medieval General Jan Žižka
🎧 Ready to dive into the thrilling world of medieval warfare? 🌟 This week, we’re unraveling the legendary story of Jan Žižka, the one-eyed general who revolutionized battle tactics in the 15th century! From peasant origins to leading the Hussite Wars, Žižka's innovative strategies and unyielding spirit will leave you inspired. Don't miss out on this epic journey through history! ⚔️🔥
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Ep 109 - I invented it!: Al Gore's Cyber War Game - Eligible Receiver 97
In War Games Part 2, we talk about the 1997 Game 'Eligible Receiver' where "Government Hackers" were able to disable civilian power grids, get into top-secret government networks, and take command of a ship. We chat about how the internet is really young, and how we are really old, and how everything that Hollywood can imagine is probably true.
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Ep 108 - Fun in the Sun: The Sordid History of Gitmo
Let's talk about the US's prison camp in Cuba's Guantanamo Bay - the history of why we have the space from Cuba, who's been there, and who has promised to close it down, to no avail.
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Ep 107 - Australia's Gun Horror: The Port Arthur Massacre
Today, we take a look at Australia's gun laws, specifically the laws passed after the Port Arthur Massacre in 1996. Martin Bryant was a young man who had many, many issues and about a million dollars to his name when he went on a rampage, killing 35 people. Post this event, the Australian government upped their gun laws and did an extensive buy-back program.
We talk about the horrors of the event but also the extent to which the new laws changed Australia and their effect on mass shooting statistics.
You won't be surprised to know that the more guns, the more gun deaths. -
Ep 106 - It's all fun and games until... War Games Pt 1: Able Archer 83
🎙️ Hello! Join us this week as we explore the intense geopolitical tensions of the Cold War era through the lens of military exercises and simulations. Today, we unravel the significance of "war games" during Ronald Reagan's presidency, including the pivotal Able Archer 83 exercise. Discover how a NATO simulation inadvertently escalated tensions with the Soviet Union, shedding light on the delicate balance of international security perceptions.
We'll also talk about how close we were/are to total annihilation.
Don't miss out on this intriguing journey through past events that continue to shape our world today. Listen now!
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Ep 22 - Part 1: The wild life of Gypsy Rose Blanchard
We first published this episode a year ago and WOW things have changed for Gypsy since then! She's out of jail, she was married and flaunting her marital bliss, and now she's getting a divorce. She's been on tons of podcasts, shows, and all over the news. We're just happy that she's happy.