Profiles In Eccentricity

4.5 (321)
COMEDY
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A show about weirdos. Hosted by comedians John Fahy, Aaron Pita, and Matt Brousseau, each episode tells a tale about someone who lives afoul of the rules most of us live by.

NOV 21

Dorothy Eady: Back To Egypt

This week returning guest Laura Crawford explores the life and past life claims of Dorothy Eady, an English woman born in the early 20th century who claimed she was a reincarnated priestess of Ancient Egypt! Her return to Egypt and adherence to ancient religion and devotion to her claimed homeland are pitted against an early childhood injury as we seek to explore her mysterious life…

1h 30m
NOV 14

Patreon Preview: We Gotta Figure Out These Pyramids

We're off this week, but have a Patron's Choice episode for you from April. We talked Arizona, Kellogg, Xmen 97, Vikings! and more.

1h 27m
NOV 7

Bill Veeck Part 2: Take Me Out

This week Matt concludes the saga of the sensational promoter Bill Veeck!Amid the myriad squabbles with the MLB and ownership of several teams, we discover the touching charitable nature of the man, his responsibility for several long-lasting baseball traditions and one famous episode of a dwarf at-bat!

2h 8m
OCT 31

Bill Veeck: Flamboyantly Forward

This week Matt treats the lads to the first half of the saga of the baseball innovator, promoter and owner who consulted fans, created bizarre promotional techniques and pioneered integration in the era of the Second World War!

2h 9m
OCT 24

Vincent Price: Fun To Fear

This week Aaron recaps the distinct life of the ghoulish actor,television personality and renaissance man Vincent Price! The enduring legacy of his public persona and less known work as a philanthropist, writer and art connoisseur are intertwined in a compelling, informative and touching profile.

1h 26m
OCT 17

Bloody Benders: The Family That Slays Together

This week Johnboy brings the story of the German family that killed traveler folk in Kansas while preaching spiritualism and free love post-civil war! Plus the saga of native murderer Queho and the sadist vengeance of Jack Slade!

1h 23m
OCT 10

ABA: The Rogue League That Rewrote Basketball

This week Matt dives into the upstart basketball league that challenged the NBA to the point that it could no longer be ignored! The American Basketball Association brought fistfights, rule changes with long lasting consequences, pageantry and an entrepreneurial daring that brought us none other than Doctor J!

2h 51m
OCT 3

P.T. Barnum Part 3: Barnum Ends

This week the boys conclude the saga of Phineas Taylor Barnum and reflect on his enduring legacy after first covering Jumbo The Elephant, a partnership and rivalry with Bailey, a public feud with ASPCA, a hasty marriage and Barnum’s final Egress!

1h 13m

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The Trailer: A Taste Of Profiles

We love weird, whether it's people, places, or phenomenon. Check out this trailer for a brief rundown of some previous Profiles. We cover a lot of different topics, but, if you like what you hear, find a full episode that piques your interest. Thank you for listening!

01/28/2020

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5 min

4.5

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321 Ratings

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Jul 8

DR. E. Spengler

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Jul 4

MKULTRA83

The episodes were Matt tries to narrate and John and Aaron just riff are probably my favorite.
👉🏼Hey you!!!, Yeah, you…👈🏼

Jun 2

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Lame

Jun 20

N0VAKID

A douche bag circle jerk that alway leads to a political agenda…

A show about weirdos. Hosted by comedians John Fahy, Aaron Pita, and Matt Brousseau, each episode tells a tale about someone who lives afoul of the rules most of us live by.