The Days Grimm Podcast

The Days Grimm

The Days Grimm, "arguably Indiana's most comical, thrilling, and controversial podcast",  This three-pronged mandate acts as a primary filter for their guest selection. The "comical" aspect is reflected in its official genre of "COMEDY INTERVIEWS" and its history of hosting local stand-up comedians. The "thrilling" component is evident in interviews with individuals who have extraordinary life stories, such as people who survived shootings, rare medical conditions, and combat.  Finally, the "controversial" element is demonstrated by Brian & Thomas’ willingness to engage in difficult or unfiltered conversations, touching on topics like homelessness, artificial intelligence, and religious hypotheticals. A crucial element of the show's tone is its tagline, "Brought to you by Sadness & ADHD (non-medicated)". This self-aware and raw positioning signals a modern comedic sensibility that embraces vulnerability and finds humor in personal struggle. The podcast's brand is not built on polished narratives but on the authentic, often messy, intersection of hardship and humor. The most compelling guests are those who have navigated a "Grimm" reality and emerged with a story to tell, and ideally, a sense of humor about it. This dynamic is the core of the show's appeal and the primary filter for identifying a story worth telling.

  1. 1D AGO

    Ep. 261 Botched Firing Squads and Stage Fires: May's Mortal Mistakes

    Send us Fan Mail From revolutionary heroes to Hollywood legends, the month of May has hosted some of the most bizarre and "metal" departures in human history. In this episode of The Days Grand, Brian Michael Day, Thomas Grand, and Corey dive into a segment titled "Maze Mortal Mistakes," ranking five of the most incredible historical deaths based on their shock value and sheer audacity. We explore the strange case of John Barrymore, whose friends allegedly kidnapped his corpse from a funeral home for one last party, and the tragic isolation of Hedviga Golik, a woman whose body remained undisturbed in front of her television for over four decades. The crew also discusses the "most metal way to die"—a revolutionary figure who predicted his own death by lightning and was struck down exactly as he requested while standing in a doorway. This episode balances dark history with the podcast’s signature irreverent humor, covering botched executions in the American West and a devastating magician’s stage fire that led to a strange case of mistaken identity in the wreckage. Whether it is the morbid curiosity of a 42-year-old cup of tea or the cold bravado of a man facing a firing squad without a blindfold, these stories provide a unique look at the unexpected ways people have exited the stage of life. Which of these historical deaths do you think is the most "metal"? Let us know in the comments if we missed a bizarre May story. Don’t forget to subscribe to The Days Grand and like the video for more deep dives into the strange and unusual. TIMELINE:  00:00:30 - Episode Intro and "Cornish Apples"  04:20:00 - Introduction to "Maze Mortal Mistakes"  06:15:00 - The Death and "After-Party" of John Barrymore  17:48:00 - Hedviga Golik: The 42-Year Hide and Seek Champion  24:18:00 - The Great Lafayette: Magic, Dogs, and Stage Fires  33:29:00 - James Otis Jr.: The Revolutionary Struck by Lightning  41:15:00 - David Alexander Johnston and Mount St. Helens  42:40:00 - Wallace Wilkerson: The Most Botched Execution in Utah  46:30:00 - Final Rankings: The Top 5 Mortal Mistakes  54:00- Closing Thoughts and Current Events [The Days Grimm Podcast Links] - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDaysGrimm - Our link tree: linktr.ee/Thedaysgrimm - GoFundMe account for The Days Grimm: https://gofund.me/02527e7c [The Days Grimm is brought to you by] Sadness & ADHD (non-medicated)

    57 min
  2. APR 28

    TDG Ep260 From 1000 AD to the Acorn Intersection: The Full Evansville Story

    Send us Fan Mail Are you an Evansville native or just passing through? Tell us your favorite (or least favorite) thing about the city in the comments! Make sure to subscribe, share this episode, and hit the notification bell so you never miss a deep dive into history. Welcome to another "thrilling" episode of The Days, where we are heading to the banks of the Ohio River to explore the story of Evansville, Indiana. This city has been shaped by ancient cultures, frontier ambitions, river trade, industrial growth, and a level of resilience that is frankly "f****d." Whether you know it as a hard-working Midwestern hub or just a place with "really bad pollution," the history of Evansville begins long before it even had a name.  We start with the Angel Mounds, a major center of trade and culture occupied from 1000 AD to 1450 AD—centuries before Europeans arrived. Then, we move into the 1800s, tracing the arrival of Hugh McGarry Jr. and the eventual naming of the city after Colonel Robert M. Evans, a man who, as it turns out, wasn't even from here.  The episode dives deep into the industrial boom that turned Evansville into a commercial powerhouse. We discuss the founding of Old National Bank in 1834, the rise of the "Lumber Barons" like John Augustus Reitz, and the city's unlikely title as the "Cigar Capital of the World" in the early 1900s. Did you know Barry Plastics now sits in a former factory that hand-cranked 100 million cigars a year?  Finally, we cover Evansville’s massive contribution to World War II. During the war, 75% of local factories held military contracts, and the Evansville shipyard became the world’s largest inland producer of ocean-going ships, turning out 167 LSTs. We wrap up with the legends of the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival—the second largest street festival in the U.S.—and a heated debate over the new "Acorn" intersection at the Lloyd and St. Joe.  TIMELINE :  00:00 - Introduction to the history of Evansville  03:00 - Angel Mounds and ancient Native American trade  06:15 - 1812: Hugh McGarry Jr. and the first homestead  11:20 - Who was Colonel Robert M. Evans?  14:40 - The "Lumber Barons" and the Reitz Home  29:20 - Cigars and Brewing: The 1900s industrial boom  34:00 - Evansville's massive role in World War II  40:00 - The West Side Nut Club and the Fall Festival history  55:00 - The controversial "Acorn" intersection plans [The Days Grimm Podcast Links] - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDaysGrimm - Our link tree: linktr.ee/Thedaysgrimm - GoFundMe account for The Days Grimm: https://gofund.me/02527e7c [The Days Grimm is brought to you by] Sadness & ADHD (non-medicated)

    1h 13m
  3. APR 21

    EP 259 Space Boiz Talk Artemis, Physics, and Moon Probes

    Send us Fan Mail  Do you think we're actually going to land on the moon by 2028, or is the timeline too ambitious? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! If you love deep dives into space, physics, and the occasional podcast rant, hit that subscribe button and join The Days Grimm community. In this "thrilling" episode of The Days Grimm, hosts Brian Michael Day and Thomas Grimm (back with his voice!) take a deep dive into the cosmos to discuss the latest in lunar exploration: the Artemis 2 mission. This episode, affectionately dubbed "Space Boiz," moves from the local boxing ring at Guns N' Hoses straight into the stratosphere to break down how NASA is sending humans back to the moon for the first time in over 50 years. We start with the technical marvel of the Orion capsule. Brian and Thomas compare the 330-cubic-foot living space—roughly the size of their recording studio—to the reality of four astronauts spending ten days together in space. The conversation covers the incredible precision of splashdown timing and the "interstellar plumbing" required when space toilets go wrong. The "Space Boiz" also tackle the darker side of space interest: the viral conspiracy theories and AI-generated fakes. We look into why Artemis 2 didn't actually snap high-res photos of the original Apollo 11 footprints and why physics (and arc seconds) makes those viral social media posts impossible. Whether you're a "space nerd" who spends hours on Space Flight Simulator or someone who just wonders how astronauts pee in zero-G, this episode has something for you. We explore the distance of 694,481 miles covered during the mission and discuss the future of lunar South Pole landings. KEY TOPICS COVERED: The technical specs of the Artemis 2 Orion capsuleWhy the Guns N' Hoses main event felt riggedThe reality of living in 330 cubic feet for ten daysDebunking AI-generated "photos" of the Apollo 11 landing siteThe science of the "slingshot" gravitational pull to return to EarthHow the ISS recycles 98% of crew waste into drinkable waterThe history of "tin can" Apollo missions without restroomsTIMELINE: 00:00 - Introduction and Guns N' Hoses "Rigged" Rant 04:35 - Starting the Space Discussion 05:10 - Artemis 2 Launch and Precision Splashdown 06:40 - The Size of the Orion Capsule vs. This Studio 11:04 - Space Flight Simulator and Orbital Physics 15:08 - Proving the Moon Landing Skeptics Wrong 16:22 - The "Interstellar Plumber" and ISS Water Recycling 18:49 - Apollo 11 Fun Facts: No Restrooms in the Tin Can 20:48 - Conspiracy Theories and AI Photo Debunking [The Days Grimm Podcast Links] - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDaysGrimm - Our link tree: linktr.ee/Thedaysgrimm - GoFundMe account for The Days Grimm: https://gofund.me/02527e7c [The Days Grimm is brought to you by] Sadness & ADHD (non-medicated)

    1 hr
  4. APR 14

    TDG April Absurdities: The Bizarre Ways History’s Most Famous People Died

    Send us Fan Mail Which of these historical deaths do you find the most bizarre? Let us know in the comments! If you enjoyed this deep dive into history's strangest moments, make sure to hit that subscribe button and turn on notifications for more episodes of The Days. Welcome to a "thrilling" new episode of The Days with your hosts Brian Michael Day and Cory Day. This month, we are diving into "April Absurdities," a countdown of famous and significant figures who met their end in the month of April in some of the weirdest or most tragic ways imaginable. We kick things off with the heartbreaking and ironic death of soul legend Marvin Gaye, who was tragically shot by his father on April 1, 1984—just one day before his 45th birthday. We explore the family conflict and the chilling fact that the weapon used was a gift from Marvin himself. Next, we look at the literary legend Mark Twain, who famously predicted his own departure. Born during the appearance of Halley’s Comet in 1835, Twain insisted he would "go out with it" when it returned in 1910. His prediction was eerily accurate, passing away just one day after the comet's closest approach to the sun. The absurdity continues with King Charles VIII of France, a "short king" who met his demise at age 27 after a violent run-in with a low doorway (a lintel) at the Royal Chateau of Amboise. Was it a brain hemorrhage or, as some thought at the time, the work of the devil?. Finally, we discuss Francis Bacon, the "father of empiricism," whose commitment to science may have led to his fatal case of pneumonia in April 1626. Whether it’s ironic timing, eerie predictions, or literal architectural hazards, these stories remind us that history is often stranger than fiction. Stick around until the end as we rank these deaths from "avoidable" to "downright spooky." TIMELINE:  00:00 - Introduction to April Absurdities  02:51 - Death #1: The Tragic Irony of Marvin Gaye  07:52 - Death #2: Mark Twain’s Comet Prediction  14:58 - Death #3: King Charles VIII and the Low Doorway  20:48 - Death #4: Francis Bacon and the Cost of Science  [The Days Grimm Podcast Links] - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDaysGrimm - Our link tree: linktr.ee/Thedaysgrimm - GoFundMe account for The Days Grimm: https://gofund.me/02527e7c [The Days Grimm is brought to you by] Sadness & ADHD (non-medicated)

    59 min
  5. MAR 31

    TDG EP256 Moving, Stand-Up Bombs, and Honda Elements with Zak Pollard

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to The Days Grimm Studio! In today’s episode, Brian Michael Day and Thomas Grimm are joined by the one and only Zach Pollard for what might be his last local appearance for a while. We’re catching up on everything that’s happened since the team moved into the new studio back in December. Zach opens up about his major life update: he’s packing up and moving to Wilmington, North Carolina, to live by the beach. We dive into the geopolitical risks of moving, the potential for hurricanes in his new hometown, and why he’s choosing the coast over Mexico. The conversation takes a hilarious turn as Zach details his "elemental" lifestyle, defending the quirks of his Honda Element We also get an inside look at the chaos of local stand-up comedy. Zach recounts a recent show at Six Strings that went from a predicted 30 people to a packed house of nearly 140, forcing him to move 100 chairs and the stage itself right before his set. He shares the nerve-wracking experience of performing "edgy" material—including his infamous Casey Anthony jokes—in front of a crowd that included a woman from his hometown who had experienced a personal tragedy. From farm town rumors and rabbit-raising at home to deep-dive conspiracy theories about US infrastructure and the rise of AI, this episode covers the wild, the weird, and the witty. If you enjoyed this deep dive with Zach, make sure to hit that subscribe button and let us know in the comments your craziest local comedy story! Share this episode with someone who needs a laugh today. TIMELINE:  00:00 - Introduction to the new studio  03:42 - The Honda Element "features"  05:26 - Moving to North Carolina  06:20 - Trump’s tweets and Robert Mueller  10:28 - The Six Strings comedy show chaos  12:46 - The Casey Anthony joke incident  19:11 - Farm town rumors and animal stories  21:00 - Raising rabbits at home  26:09 - US Infrastructure and AI conspiracy theories  [The Days Grimm Podcast Links] - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDaysGrimm - Our link tree: linktr.ee/Thedaysgrimm - GoFundMe account for The Days Grimm: https://gofund.me/02527e7c [The Days Grimm is brought to you by] Sadness & ADHD (non-medicated)

    1h 17m
  6. MAR 24

    5 of the Most Bizarre Deaths in March — Prop Guns, Torpedoes, and a Late Night TV Twist

    Send us Fan Mail Five deaths. Five completely different ways to go out. One very loud debate about which one is the most unhinged. Welcome back to Deaths of the Month — the segment where Brian, Thomas, and producer Corey dig into the strangest, most ironic, and most historically underappreciated deaths tied to a single calendar month. This is March edition, and the lineup does not disappoint. The hosts open with Bobby Bloom, the singer behind the 1970 hit "Montego Bay," whose death at 28 was ruled accidental — but whose insurance policy, suspicious circumstances, and a confession given 21 years later paint a much murkier picture. Then comes Brandon Lee, killed on the set of The Crow in 1993 in a firearms accident most people have heard about but few actually understand. The hosts walk through the full technical chain of events: a squib load, a bullet fragment lodged in a barrel, a blank round fired behind it  and why it was more a cascade of protocol failures than a single moment of negligence. From there, the conversation shifts to Enrique Granados, the Spanish composer who survived a German U-boat torpedo attack during World War One, only to drown trying to save his wife,  weighed down by a belt full of gold coins he refused to let go of. Then Jerome Rodale, the organic farming pioneer who coined the modern use of the word "organic," suffered a fatal heart attack live during a Dick Cavett Show interview immediately after announcing he planned to live to be a hundred. Rounding out the five is the bonus deep dive: a Ukrainian chess grandmaster found dead under circumstances that were officially ruled accidental but come loaded with enough unanswered questions to fuel the conversation well past the official verdict. The episode closes with an honorable mention, a Mississippi man killed when lightning struck his home  along with practical lightning safety tips the hosts drop in without losing the tone. This is the kind of history podcast that doesn't talk at you. It reads Wikipedia out loud, gets into arguments, ranks things incorrectly, and makes you want to look up every name mentioned. New episodes of The Days Grim drop weekly. TIMELINE: 0:00 — Intro and cold open (whiskey store story, setting the vibe)~4:30 — Death #1: Bobby Bloom — Montego Bay singer, accidental shooting, suspicious insurance policy~14:00 — Death #2: Brandon Lee — The Crow, squib load, pioneering CGI aftermath~28:00 — Death #3: Enrique Granados — Spanish composer, WWI U-boat, gold belt, drowning~40:00 — Death #4: Jerome Rodale — organic farming pioneer, heart attack live on Dick Cavett Show~52:00 — Death #5: The Ukrainian chess grandmaster — nitrous oxide, Moscow apartment, unanswered questions~1:02:00 — Rankings debate and final order revealed~1:10:00 — Honorable mention: Mississippi lightning strike house fire~1:17:00 — Lightning safety tips, local house fire story, outro[The Days Grimm Podcast Links] - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDaysGrimm - Our link tree: linktr.ee/Thedaysgrimm - GoFundMe account for The Days Grimm: https://gofund.me/02527e7c [The Days Grimm is brought to you by] Sadness & ADHD (non-medicated)

    52 min
5
out of 5
20 Ratings

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The Days Grimm, "arguably Indiana's most comical, thrilling, and controversial podcast",  This three-pronged mandate acts as a primary filter for their guest selection. The "comical" aspect is reflected in its official genre of "COMEDY INTERVIEWS" and its history of hosting local stand-up comedians. The "thrilling" component is evident in interviews with individuals who have extraordinary life stories, such as people who survived shootings, rare medical conditions, and combat.  Finally, the "controversial" element is demonstrated by Brian & Thomas’ willingness to engage in difficult or unfiltered conversations, touching on topics like homelessness, artificial intelligence, and religious hypotheticals. A crucial element of the show's tone is its tagline, "Brought to you by Sadness & ADHD (non-medicated)". This self-aware and raw positioning signals a modern comedic sensibility that embraces vulnerability and finds humor in personal struggle. The podcast's brand is not built on polished narratives but on the authentic, often messy, intersection of hardship and humor. The most compelling guests are those who have navigated a "Grimm" reality and emerged with a story to tell, and ideally, a sense of humor about it. This dynamic is the core of the show's appeal and the primary filter for identifying a story worth telling.

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