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The perfect mix between funny, crazy, and edifying. This is a podcast with author and historian Charles Coulombe and his interlocutor Vincent Frankini who talk about a variety of topics on history, philosophy, and culture, offering opinions that you won't dare find in mainstream media. We're cultured but crazy.

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The perfect mix between funny, crazy, and edifying. This is a podcast with author and historian Charles Coulombe and his interlocutor Vincent Frankini who talk about a variety of topics on history, philosophy, and culture, offering opinions that you won't dare find in mainstream media. We're cultured but crazy.

    When Irish Eyes Are Smiling

    When Irish Eyes Are Smiling

    0:00 Intro
    0:20 Big Almond
    5:00 Irish Travels
    12:00 Christian Struggle Against Slavery
    21:30 Christian Knight Principles
    28:30 The Two Englands
    32:00 Church's Role Fighting Ottoman Empire
    33:00 Henry Ford
    41:00 Protest Work Ethic
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    • 48 min
    Annoying Broad Territory

    Annoying Broad Territory

    0:00 Intro
    2:30 State Church
    11:00 What's New
    16:00 Lightning Round
    24:00 Sacred Music for Lent
    28:00 Shoplifting and Starvation
    33:00 Infanticidal Maniacs
    45:00 Christ Present in Monstrance & People
    55:00 Generational Change and Signs of Hope
    1:10:00 Closing Words
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    • 1 hr 15 min
    Alternative Facts

    Alternative Facts

    0:00 Intro
    0:30 Horace Fletcher
    4:00 Alternative Facts
    8:30 Transformative Political Change
    16:00 Three Kingdoms Tour
    24:30 Calendar
    28:00 Blue Vestments
    32:30 History of the Kingdom of Greece
    1:00:00 Egyptian History
    1:18:30 Celebrities No Longer Glamorous
    1:30:00 Favorite Off the Menu Moments
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    • 1 hr 53 min
    The Dictatorship of the Involved

    The Dictatorship of the Involved

    0:00 Intro
    1:45 Charles Through the Decades
    15:00 Nuanced Transition to Political Rant
    20:00 Local Esoteric Politics
    31:00 Morganatic Marriage
    35:00 AI
    48:00 Books Burned
    50:00 Violent Films
    52:30 Ray Bradbury Movies
    58:00 John Lennon
    1:00:00 A Sin Not to Vote?
    1:17:00 RFK a "Real Catholic"?
    1:29:00 Closing Thoughts



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    • 1 hr 32 min
    The American Chestnut Blight

    The American Chestnut Blight

    0:00 Intro
    0:48 💻Challenges of internet communication and nostalgic appreciation for handwritten letters.
    6:53 💬 Generational communication differences, lack of parental instruction, and declining vocabulary.
    14:34 📰 Legal charges, imprisonment, and hate facts leading to a veer into Lent and fish preferences.
    22:13 🐒 Unique aquarium locations, past experiences at the zoo, and singing performances.
    29:04 🕵️‍♂️ Investigative podcast uncovers conspiracy involving Big Almond, Yoko Ono, and the American chestnut blight.
    41:54 🌳 The history and background of two great American families, the Satans of St. Elizabethanen and the Drexel Biddles of St. Katherine Drexel.
    45:19 📚 Bishop Challoner, his contributions, beatification, and Calvinism theology.
    58:00 💣 Revolt of French and Turkish mercenaries in Hapsburg service during the 1600 Turkish Wars, leading to mutiny and siege.
    1:03:40 💬 Generational factors leading to the decline in faith among Boomers and the impact of poor catechesis.
    1:08:18 💬Historical figures, censorship, and potential outcomes if Napoleon became Holy Roman Emperor.
    1:16:24 📜 Abdication in European monarchies, the dissolution of empires, and dealing with senility in old age.
    1:23:32 💔 Revelations about a conspiracy involving the American chestnut blight, Yoko Ono, and a pet gorilla's tragic fate.
    1:30:54 🍽️ Avoiding a gang and saving oneself from potential danger.
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    • 1 hr 31 min
    Charles as Mayor of New York

    Charles as Mayor of New York

    0:00 🗽 Charles discusses potential mayoral role in New York City, emphasizing community engagement and leadership.
    8:55 🏙️ Charles discusses potential initiatives as Mayor of New York, focusing on reducing crime and boosting public spirit.
    16:01 💬 The decline of municipal governance in major cities and potential solutions.
    24:29 🏙️ Challenges and changes in local politics, emphasizing the importance of city leadership.
    32:39 💬 Analysis of Putin's interview with Tucker Carlson reveals his Marxist materialist beliefs and lack of faith in God's role in world affairs.
    39:42 💬 Putin's viewpoints, historical context, and leadership qualities compared to Western leaders.
    47:52 💡 Digital piracy, moral obligation to pay, and benefits of using libraries over pirating.
    55:13 📚 The value of libraries and obedience in religious and lay life.
    1:02:38 📚 Libraries, history of Franks, and music performance at the Grammys.
    1:14:01 🗽 Charles discusses his mayoral aspirations in New York City and his love for neighborhood festivals.
    1:18:04 🗽 Charles promotes New York City, encourages people to move back, and considers running for mayor.
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    • 1 hr 20 min

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