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Hosts Rory Ballou and Jeff Melone examine The Who, What, When, Where, Why and How of History in no particular order whatsoever. It's History without a theme. It’s History on a whim. It’s as random as a history Podcast can get. Hope You Enjoy and Learn something new!

Episodes

  1. 10/26/2023

    Little Richard - Part 2 "Tutti Frutti......"

    In part 2 of the life of The Magnificent One, Rory and Jeff continue to examine the incredible life and personality of the architect of Rock 'n' Roll- Little Richard.

    46 min

  2. 10/08/2023

    Little Richard - Part 1 "Early Years of the Magnificent One"

    In the first part of this multi-part series, Jeff & Rory cover the incredible and influential life of the "Architect of Rock & Roll"

    59 min

  3. 10/02/2023

    The Straw Hat Riots of 1922

    In Mid-September of 1922 groups of young rascals began smashing the straw hats of fine upstanding citizens and it didn't go over well.  Join Jeff & Rory as they explore this interesting event in early 20th Century American History.

    28 min

  4. 09/24/2023

    The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919

    Jeff & Rory discuss the Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919.  A terrible event in the history of Boston.  An event that is not given the kind of attention the guys feel it deserves.

    1h 4m

  5. 08/13/2023

    Nellie Bly- Part 4 (1889-1922)

    In this final part of the extraordinary life of one of the greatest journalists in American History- Rory and Jeff cover Nellie's life and career, beginning from her return to New York after her trip around the World, to her passing in 1922.   Incredible Woman. Incredible Life. Hope you enjoy!

    1h 36m

  6. 08/08/2023

    Nellie Bly - Part 3: Madhouse to Around The World in 72 Days!

    In this episode, Rory and Jeff finish up with Nellie's Madhouse experience and move into her next major journalistic venture- Traveling around the world and redefining what Womanhood means.   Is she successful?   C'mon- it's Nellie we're talking about!

    1h 24m

  7. 07/28/2023

    Nellie Bly- part 2 - 10 Days in the Madhouse

    After a long time gone, Rory and Jeff are back! In this episode- they finally pick back up with Nellie after returning from her time in Mexico when she decides to move to New York and pursue her dreams in the big city.  She manages to undertake a story investigating the treatment of patients in the asylum known as Blackwell Island.  It would be a watershed moment in her life and what she uncovers will change Journalism and convention forever.  You won't want to miss this episode.

    1h 20m

  8. 08/24/2022

    Nellie Bly Part 1: 1864-1886

    Rory and Jeff cover the first 22 years of the life of the extraordinary American Journalist, adventurer, and all-around badass Nellie Bly.  From her birth in western Pennsylvania to her trip to Mexico.

    1h 44m

  9. 08/19/2022

    Charles Bukowski - Part 3 (1956-1994) "Don't Try"

    This 3rd and final part of our Charles Bukowski series covers his life after his 10yr drunk right up to his passing.  Rory and Jeff discuss his works, jobs and the women in his life during this period.  It's a 2 hour final segment and we hope you enjoy!

    2h 1m

  10. 08/13/2022

    Charles Bukowski - Part 2: 10yr Drunk (1945-1955)

    Rory and Jeff discuss the 10 year period (and perhaps the lowest) where Bukowski is trying to determine- not only who he is, but what he wants to do with his life.  It is an uncertain period in his life filled with menial jobs and heavy drinking.

    47 min

  11. 08/04/2022

    Charles Bukowski - Part 1: The Early Years (1920-1944)

    Rory and Jeff discuss the great American author Charles Bukowski- from his birth in 1920 thru his difficult childhood that would shape his outlook on life and his later writings, right up thru high school, and into his early twenties where he spent all his time working odd jobs all over the country, drinking, fighting and searching for himself.

    1h 5m
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Hosts Rory Ballou and Jeff Melone examine The Who, What, When, Where, Why and How of History in no particular order whatsoever. It's History without a theme. It’s History on a whim. It’s as random as a history Podcast can get. Hope You Enjoy and Learn something new!

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  • Creator
    Rory & Jeff
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Explicit
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