Unlikely Explanations

Peter McGuire
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This podcast uncovers the deeper currents of history by examining strange and unlikely true stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Richard Owen: Dinosaur Jerk

    04/10/2023

    Richard Owen: Dinosaur Jerk

    Who named the dinosaurs? We know! It was Richard Owen, a plagiarizing, grasping, conniving jerk. Let's dive into dinosaurs, evolution, public education and the question of what constitutes scientific fact. Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min

  2. 08/16/2022

    The Fate of the Springs: Steamboat Springs part 6 of 6

    Steamboat Springs finds an unlikely savior in Karl Hovelsen, or, as he was known in the United States, Carl Howelsen. He kicked off the skiing craze in Colorado that continues to this day. But the natural wonders of the area continue to be damaged by tourism and construction. Hear how local conservationists are working to stop this alarming trend. Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  3. The Railroad: Why Steamboat Springs Blew Up the Steamboat Spring (5 of 6)

    08/01/2022

    The Railroad: Why Steamboat Springs Blew Up the Steamboat Spring (5 of 6)

    In this episode I finally answer why Steamboat Springs blew up the Steamboat Spring. For money. It was a capitalist house of cards built on future investment. Spoilers. Just listen to the episode; I explain it all. Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min
  4. Meeker: Steamboat Springs 4 of 6

    07/19/2022

    Meeker: Steamboat Springs 4 of 6

    A single figure served as the turning point for the Ute in Colorado: Nathan Meeker. This episode explores his legacy and motives to better understand how Colorado was transformed. Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    16 min
  5. How Homesteading Transformed America: Steamboat Springs 3 of 6

    07/04/2022

    How Homesteading Transformed America: Steamboat Springs 3 of 6

    With success in the Civil War, the Republican and northern vision for the West won out. Americans were encouraged to individually colonize the West through the Homestead Act. Despite their anti-slavery stance, they were happy to join with southern peers in oppressing the American Indians. This is how Colorado and Steamboat Springs came to be settled by Whites. Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min
  6. The Peopling of Colorado: Steamboat Springs 2 of 6

    06/20/2022

    The Peopling of Colorado: Steamboat Springs 2 of 6

    Part 2 of "Why did Steamboat Springs blow up the Steamboat Spring". In this episode we explore this history of humanity in the Americas and Colorado, specifically the development of Ute identity, and early encroachment by White Europeans and Americans. Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    23 min
  7. Why did Steamboat Springs Blow Up the Steamboat Spring? 1 of 6

    06/06/2022

    Why did Steamboat Springs Blow Up the Steamboat Spring? 1 of 6

    1 of 6 on Colorado History. To understand why Steamboat Springs blew up the Steamboat Spring we go deep into the past to unravel the geology of the Rockies. Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  8. Astroworld and Today: Crushes 8 of 8

    02/28/2022

    Astroworld and Today: Crushes 8 of 8

    Although this is a history podcast, human crushes are not a thing of the past. In this episode we consider the recent Astroworld disaster and what can be done to improve crowd safety moving forward. Sources and images at UnlikelyExplanation.com: https://www.unlikelyexplanation.com Follow on social media: https://linktr.ee/unlikelyexplanations Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    12 min
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This podcast uncovers the deeper currents of history by examining strange and unlikely true stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Peter McGuire
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Unlikely Explanations
  • Show Website
    Unlikely Explanations