American Esoterica

Brian Powers

American history, bite-sized. These are the stories that may have slipped through the cracks - the odd detours that have shaped our history and culture in small, but sometimes significant, ways.

  1. Episode 89 - Fight

    FEB 12

    Episode 89 - Fight

    This is a story of a tank. And the vehicle he drove.

    11 min
  2. Episode 88 - Flight

    JAN 29

    Episode 88 - Flight

    WE FEEL THE NEED... Look, this is a self-indulgent mess of an episode that exists solely to talk about how cool planes are. You in, or not?

    12 min
  3. Episode 87 - Prized

    JAN 15

    Episode 87 - Prized

    We learn about history in black and white terms, but the most pivotal moments emerge from the gray. Introducing Arrrbraham Lincoln, almost-pirate.

    12 min

  4. 11/23/2025

    Episode 86 - On This Day

    It could have been a day like any other...but it wasn't.

    8 min
  5. Episode 85 - Farce Wars: The Farce A-Bacons

    11/06/2025

    Episode 85 - Farce Wars: The Farce A-Bacons

    A pig, Robert's Rules of Order, Vancouver, and George Pickett. And the dumbest pseudo-war until the next one in this series.

    7 min
  6. Episode 84 - Murder in Lafayette Square: King's End

    10/23/2025

    Episode 84 - Murder in Lafayette Square: King's End

    There is still YET ANOTHER killing in Lafayette Square to discuss, but this story could've gone in a far worse direction. Come for the oddly pleasant death-dealing, stay for the host yelling at his dog for chewing on the studio acoustic panels.

    8 min
  7. Episode 83 - The Great Fire

    10/09/2025

    Episode 83 - The Great Fire

    Forget what you think you know about the deadliest fire in American history.

    8 min
  8. Episode 82 - A House Divided

    09/11/2025

    Episode 82 - A House Divided

    The real story that likely inspired a fake story, and it's way more heartbreaking. This one is a three-hankie episode.

    8 min
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About

American history, bite-sized. These are the stories that may have slipped through the cracks - the odd detours that have shaped our history and culture in small, but sometimes significant, ways.

Information

  • Creator
    Brian Powers
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    96
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 Brian Powers. All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    American Esoterica