The History Buffet Joey & Stock

This week on the History Buffet learn all about the first ever murder trial to take place in Indiana's Fountain County. This case involves Edward Hannegan, a prominent U.S. politician, and Lew Wallace, famous author. Also this week we take a look at the shortest-serving world leaders. Not based on their stature but on their time as heads of state. Listen and enjoy!

On this episode The History Buffet goes live from the cemetery with the most dead vice presidents in the country! Crown Hill Cemetery is the third largest (non-governmental) cemetery in the United States and is filled with interesting epitaphs, authors, bank robbers, inventors, vice presidents, and the 23rd president of the United States. Join Joey and Stock as they banter and explore this historic landmark. Listen and enjoy!

On this episode of the History Buffet Joey and Stock honor the late Tina Turner! Learn all about Tina's historical musical career from her Guinness World Record setting performance in Rio de Janeiro to her wild connection to French king Louis Philippe I the "Citizen King". Woven in between are Stock's amazing stories of the various Tina Turner concerts he's attended over the years. You won't want to miss this episode, listen and enjoy!

On this episode of the History Buffet learn all about the Great Locomotive Chase of the American Civil War, a movie style train heist but real! Also learn about the methamphetamine drug Pervitin which was used by the Wehrmacht to fuel the Nazi advances during the blitzkrieg. Joey and Stock also discuss their thoughts on AI such as Chat GPT and Midjourney. There is also a special guest appearance... Listen and enjoy!

On this episode of the History Buffet learn all about the time that Mao Zedong gifted mangoes to some factory workers. As a result of this gift and the cult of personality that surrounded the Chairman Mao the workers began to show reverence to these mangoes in some very interesting ways. Also on this episode learn fascinating facts about New Zealand! Forecasts in Elvish, Maori traditions, amazing geography, and more!

On this episode of The History Buffet learn all about the strange and spooky history of the "Bedsheet Ghosts". What was once the most terrifying image of the deceased is now seen as a lighthearted decoration for the spooky season, how did this transition happen? Also learn about an unconventional yet violent alternative to divorce in Medieval Europe... divorce by combat! What were the best (and worst) Christmas gifts Joey and Stock have ever received? Listen and enjoy!