181 episodes
The Constant: A History of Getting Things Wrong Airwave Media
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4.8 • 775 Ratings
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Did you know that Europeans used to believe that sheep grew from Mongolian trees? Have you heard about the misbegotten discovery of a new form of water in the 1960s that set off a cold war arms race? Ever seen the gleaming Las Vegas hotel that accidentally shoots heat rays at poolside guests? The Constant is an audio history of getting things wrong. From ancient science to contemporary blunders, we take you on journeys of misadventure and misapprehension, filling your brain with juicy nuggets of the sometimes comical, sometimes tragical and always fascinating ways people mess things up.
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Of Heroes and Hoaxes
Napoleon is dead, the cry went out. But he wasn't.
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Ducks, Half Sold
In the 18th century, something started happening to the news...
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Two Islands
Two classic Constant episodes, re-edited, re-recorded and re-produced. "People this Isle" and "Do Good, Carefully."
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Comfortably Numb, Part 3
Many men tried to claim the invention of anesthesia as their own. It didn't work out well for any of them.
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Comfortably Numb, Part 2
What does every wild west shootout in every movie you've ever seen have to do with the history of anesthesia? You'll find out in the cold open! Then, stick around for the rest.
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Comfortably Numb, Part 1
The war between humanity and its oldest, archest of enemies: pain.
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Customer Reviews
Great show!
I checked out this cast after hearing it referenced in an episode of “Our Fake History” and am glad I did. Mark is entertaining and knowledgeable while serving up a healthy dose of sarcasm. If you’re a fan of OFH or “Hardcore History”, check this show out!
Great concept
I love the subject mater and sensibility but don’t like the direction the unlistenable background music has gone lately.
Good one
It’s a good show I like it