Highly Unlikely

Alex Gettlin
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Highly Unlikely is a history and culture podcast where comedian Alex Gettlin gets his very funny friends high, and teaches them about a subject that is so bizarre, it seems ‘highly unlikely’ but is 100% true. Tune-in to learn about the details of Ben Franklin's secret sex cult, why Thomas Edison electrocuted an elephant in a public square, how the US government secretly recruited Jewish mobsters to beat up American Nazis in the 1930s, and a whole lot more. Get curious! Highly Unlikely is a Skewed Orbit original podcast.

  1. Best of Seasons 1 & 2

    04/20/2023 · BONUS

    Best of Seasons 1 & 2

    A recap of our favorite moments from seasons one and two. We’ll be back with season three next year. 0:17 - 4:32 - The Brutal Life of Roman Gladiators with Erick Hellwig 4:33 - 5:43 - A Crash Course in Money Laundering with Randy Valerio 5:44 - 7:45 - The War on Drugs with Alex Hooper 7:46 - 11:32 - When Jewish Gangsters stopped the Rise of American Nazis with Lizzy Weisman 11:33 - 14:24 - The Navy Seals with Chris Cope 14:25 - 16:35 - Ancient Egypt with Armando Torres 16:36 - 18:44 - Ching Shih - The Chinese Pirate Queen with Emily Browning 18:45 - 21:56 - The Ancient Aztecs were WILD with Mateen Stewart 21:57 - 24:27 - The True Life of Nikola Tesla with Brent Pella 24:28 - 26:54 - Insane Facts About North Korea with Mike Eshaq 26:55 - 29:18 - The Secret Service with Ben Gleib 29:19 - 31:07 - The Dirty Cop Who Became a Drug Kingpin with Shaun Bedgood and Guitler Raphael 31:08 - 34:46 - The Salem Witch Trials were WILD with Katie Gallagher 34:47 - 37:02 - Secrets of the Ninja with Willie Simon and Eric Freeman 37:03 - 38:17 - What It’s Really Like To Have A Billion Dollars with Slink Johnson 38:18 - 40:05 - Bizarre Mating Rituals in the Animal Kingdom with Kate Quigley 40:06 - 42:39 - Inside the Russian Mafia with Anthony Amorello 42:40 - 46:49 - 1971: The year the U.S. ruined our money with Avery Mckinney 46:50 - 48:32 - The Food Pyramid with Chaunte’ Wayans 48:33 - 51:01 - The Haitian Revolution was WILD 🤯 with Handren Seavey 51:02 - 53:57 - Benjamin Franklin Was In A Secret Sex-Cult with Avra Friedman 53:58 - 59:34 - Public School is a SCAM with Paige Wesley

    1 hr
  2. Ching Shih - The Chinese Pirate Queen with Emily Browning

    04/13/2023

    Ching Shih - The Chinese Pirate Queen with Emily Browning

    In our final episode of season two, we learn about the incredible and legendary Ching Shih, the Chinese peasant who began her life as a prostitute and eventually became the most successful pirate in history. We’re joined by the undeniable Emily Browning who kept us howling the entire episode with her hilarious takes.  We start off by learning about the early days of Ching Shih’s life; how she began as a sex worker in a brothel and managed to charm her way into marrying the top pirate commander in all of China. And then amazingly, after his untimely (and perhaps suspicions) death, she took full control of the largest pirate fleet in history, commanding over 1,800 pirate ships, and an estimated 80,000 men. She also instituted the first ‘pirate code of ethics’ and even managed to stave off the British, Portuguese and Chinese navies until she was ultimately able to negotiate a peaceful surrender on her terms. Lot’s of wild and fun info in this one, happy listening!  Follow Highly Unlikely on IG Follow Alex on IG Buy a Stash Monkey Box Created and hosted by Alex Gettlin. A Skewed Orbit original podcast.  #ComedyPodcast #HistoryPodcast #DidYouKnow #CrazyFacts #HighlyUnlikely #Comedy #ComedyShow #Comedian #HighlyUnlikelyShow #HighlyUnlikelyPodcast #AlexGettlin #SkewedOrbit #China #ChinesPirate #ChingShih #PirateQueen #ChiensePirateQueen #FemalePirate #ChineseHistory #History

    57 min
  3. The Ancient Aztecs were WILD with Mateen Stewart

    04/07/2023

    The Ancient Aztecs were WILD with Mateen Stewart

    We’re doing a deep dive on one of the most fascinating cultures in history this episode,  the Ancient Aztecs, and have the always  hilarious and charming Mateen Stewart joining as our guest. We start off by digging into many of the unique and fascinating aspects of Ancient Aztecian life, such as the ‘one time forgiveness law’ where any crime could be forgiven, as long as the perpetrator confessed BEFORE being caught.  And of course we dive into the most infamous aspect of Ancient Aztec life, human sacrifices. We finish off the episode looking at some of the most prominent figures in Aztec history, like the famous King Montezuma, and the Spanish conqueror Cortés, who ultimately took down the Aztec empire through a ruthless campaign. Lots of crazy facts in this one, and some fun very *h!gh* tangent conversations, like when Mateen shares his theories of how we’re all doomed to be eventually being conquered by artificial intelligence, similarity to how Cortés conquered the Aztecs.  Follow Highly Unlikely on IG Follow Alex on IG Buy a Stash Monkey Box Created and hosted by Alex Gettlin. A Skewed Orbit original podcast.  #ComedyPodcast #HistoryPodcast #DidYouKnow #CrazyFacts #HighlyUnlikely #Comedy #ComedyShow #Comedian #HighlyUnlikelyShow #HighlyUnlikelyPodcast #AlexGettlin #SkewedOrbit #Aztecs #Aztec #AncientAztecs #Cortes #Montezuma #KingMontezuma #AncientHistory #History

    1h 3m
  4. Insane Facts About North Korea with Mike Eshaq

    03/31/2023

    Insane Facts About North Korea with Mike Eshaq

    This episode we’re doing a deep dive on the most insane and secretive country on earth, North Korea. We start the episode with a brief history of how North Korea was founded, its early ties to the Soviet Union, and how it eventually turned into the isolated and totalitarian nation it is today. We look at some of the truly bizarre rules and customs, like how every visitor is required to pay homage to giant statues of the Kim family upon arrival, and pay a visit to the Sinchon Museum of American War Atrocities (which is essentially a giant wax museum of Anti-American propaganda). And, we dissect some of the most bizarre and insane laws North Koreans have to abide by, such as: all denim jeans are banned because they are seen as symbolic of The United States and instead of celebrating Christmas, the country has a nationwide celebration of Kim Jong-un’s grandmother.   Follow Highly Unlikely on IG Follow Alex on IG Buy a Stash Monkey Box Created and hosted by Alex Gettlin. A Skewed Orbit original podcast.  #ComedyPodcast #HistoryPodcast #DidYouKnow #CrazyFacts #HighlyUnlikely #Comedy #ComedyShow #Comedian #HighlyUnlikelyShow #HighlyUnlikelyPodcast #AlexGettlin #SkewedOrbit #NorthKorea #NorthKorean #KimJongUn #KimJongil #Dictator #KoreanWar

    1h 3m
  5. Inside the Russian Mafia with Anthony Amorello

    03/23/2023

    Inside the Russian Mafia with Anthony Amorello

    We’re going deep inside the Russian mafia, aka ‘Bratva’ in this episode with the hilarious Anthony Amorello joining us. We learn about the origins of Bratva and how it began in Russian gulags as a direct response to the brutality of the USSR, and learn the 18 rules members of Bratva are sworn to live by. We dive into Vyacheslav Ivankov, widely considered to be the Godfather of Bratva in the United States. And, we learn about a few other key figures from the Russian Mafia in the US, Marat Balagula the Russian Mafia figurehead who officially built ties with the Luchese and Columbo Italian crime families and the terrifying enforcer Boris Nayfeld. Follow Highly Unlikely on IG Follow Alex on IG Buy a Stash Monkey Box Created and hosted by Alex Gettlin. A Skewed Orbit original podcast.  #ComedyPodcast #HistoryPodcast #DidYouKnow #CrazyFacts #HighlyUnlikely #Comedy #ComedyShow #Comedian #HighlyUnlikelyShow #HighlyUnlikelyPodcast #AlexGettlin #SkewedOrbit #Bratva #Crime #OrganizedCrime #Mafia #Mob #Russia #Russian #RussianMafia

    45 min

  6. 03/16/2023

    Benjamin Franklin Was In A Secret Sex-Cult with Avra Friedman

    This episode we’re joined by the hilarious and lovely Avra Freidman as we do a deep-dive into all the crazy and controversial things you never learned in history class about Benjamin Franklin. We start with a re-cap of Ben Franklin’s greatest achievements and look at a few questionable moments from his youth. Then, we dive into his alleged (but almost definite) membership in the Hellfire Club, a secret society in 18th century England full of orgies, satanic worship and elaborate prank pulling. Yes, really. And we wrap up the episode looking at a bombshell discovery that indicates Ben Franklin might have even been a secret-serial killer. There’s a lot of WTF moments in this one, so buckle up. Follow Highly Unlikely on IG Follow Alex on IG Buy a Stash Monkey Box Created and hosted by Alex Gettlin. A Skewed Orbit original podcast. #ComedyPodcast #HistoryPodcast #DidYouKnow #CrazyFacts #HighlyUnlikely #Comedy #ComedyShow #Comedian #HighlyUnlikelyShow #HighlyUnlikelyPodcast #AlexGettlin #SkewedOrbit #History #HistoryPodcast #BenjaminFranklin #BenFranklin #USHistory #AmericanHistory #ColonialHistory #FoundingFathers #FrancisDashwood #HellfireClub #Cult

    1h 4m
  7. A Crash Course in Money Laundering with Randy Valerio

    03/09/2023

    A Crash Course in Money Laundering with Randy Valerio

    Ever wanted to know the secrets of money laundering and how the world’s richest criminals hide their wealth? Well, we’re doing a deep-dive on this episode with comedian and financial expert Randy Valerio. We look at the origins of money laundering and how it was revolutionized by the American mob. We break down some of the most common methods and how they’re utilized by everyone from major drug cartels all the way down to ‘small time’ launderers who need to clean their cash. And, we look at some of the new innovative ways criminals have come up with laundering schemes in the 21st century. Also, we at Highly Unlikely officially DO NOT condone breaking the law. But, if you were curious how you could launder some of your own funds… this should give you a decent road map on how to do it. Follow Highly Unlikely on IG Follow Alex on IG Buy a Stash Monkey Box Created and hosted by Alex Gettlin. A Skewed Orbit original podcast. #ComedyPodcast #HistoryPodcast #DidYouKnow #CrazyFacts #HighlyUnlikely #Comedy #ComedyShow #Comedian #HighlyUnlikelyShow #HighlyUnlikelyPodcast #AlexGettlin #SkewedOrbit #MoneyLaundering #Crime #FinancialCrime #Mafia #Mob #OrganizedCrime #Finance #Cash #Money #TaxEvasion

    1h 3m
  8. When Jewish Gangsters stopped the Rise of American Nazis with Lizzy Weisman

    03/02/2023

    When Jewish Gangsters stopped the Rise of American Nazis with Lizzy Weisman

    When Jewish Gangsters stopped the Rise of American Nazis with Lizzy Weisman Comedian, and fellow Jew, Lizzy Weisman joins this episode as we resurrect the largely untold story of how a U.S. Judge Nathan Perlman secretly recruited a small army of Jewish mobsters to stomp out the rise of Nazi-loyal Americans who were pushing the US to side with Hitler before the official start of WWII. The year is 1938 America and we’re learning about the notorious and iconic figures of the Jewish Mafia, like Arnold Rothstein, largely considered to be the godfather of organized crime in America, Meyer Lansky, often referred to as the mob’s accountant, who built a squad of fellow Jewish mobsters dedicated to kicking the crap out of Nazi loving Americans, and, American Nazi Fritz Kuhn, leader of the German-American Bund, who once organized a massive event at Madison Square Garden with 20,000 attendees. This episode is wild and highly informative. You won’t want to miss out! Follow Highly Unlikely on IG Follow Alex on IG Buy a Stash Monkey Box Created and hosted by Alex Gettlin. A Skewed Orbit original podcast. #ComedyPodcast #HistoryPodcast #DidYouKnow #CrazyFacts #HighlyUnlikely #Comedy #ComedyShow #Comedian #HighlyUnlikelyShow #HighlyUnlikelyPodcast #AlexGettlin #SkewedOrbit #History #HistoryPodcast #Jews #JewishMafia #JewishMobsters #ArnoldRothstein #MeyerLansky ##BugsySiegel #FritzKuhn #Nazi #AmericanNazi #WWII #WorldWarTwo #Mobsters #Mafia #AmericanMafia #CrimeBoss #Criminals #OrganizedCrime #Mafia

    58 min
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Highly Unlikely is a history and culture podcast where comedian Alex Gettlin gets his very funny friends high, and teaches them about a subject that is so bizarre, it seems ‘highly unlikely’ but is 100% true. Tune-in to learn about the details of Ben Franklin's secret sex cult, why Thomas Edison electrocuted an elephant in a public square, how the US government secretly recruited Jewish mobsters to beat up American Nazis in the 1930s, and a whole lot more. Get curious! Highly Unlikely is a Skewed Orbit original podcast.

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  • Creator
    Alex Gettlin
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Alex Gettlin
  • Show Website
    Highly Unlikely