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An Ounce provides amusing stories, ideas, wisdom, and a positive attitude with informative commentary, and interviews with experts. An Ounce is a short format podcast (less than 20 minutes per episode) that encourages the listener to consider for themselves ways they can create a more robust, resili…

Jim Fugate


    • May 29, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 6m AVG DURATION
    • 394 EPISODES


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    The Tree That Almost Caused a War!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 10:11


    Two U.S. officers were brutally murdered with axes in the Korean DMZ. The U.S. response? Not missiles—but chainsaws, commandos, and fighter jets. This is the true story of Operation Paul Bunyan—how the might of the U.S. military was unleashed to cut down a single tree… and avoid World War III.In this episode of An Ounce, we explore how a seemingly small act of violence nearly sparked global conflict, the cultural concept of “saving face,” and one of the most bizarre military operations in Cold War history.

    Can We Fix How We Argue Today?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 13:48


     Let's stop the cycle of contempt and learn to disagree better! In this video, we discuss how to fix our broken conversations and bridge the divide in our nation.Are we really more divided than ever—or just worse at disagreeing?In this episode of An Ounce, we explore how contempt has crept into every corner of modern life—from relationships and work meetings to dinner tables and online comment sections—and why it's killing our ability to communicate. You'll hear insights from Stoic philosophers, historical figures like Lincoln and Mandela, and even modern research on what actually ends relationships (hint: it's not yelling).________________________________________⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Intro01:16 – Conversation That Broke Down02:41 – The Real Enemy03:49 – In the Living Room – Relationships04:40 – The Family Table – Political Polarization at Home05:31 – At Work06:27 – Online: Public Contempt Preformed for Audience07:33 – The Temptation of Contempt08:33 – Why Civility Isn't Enough09:16 – The Better Way10:43 – How Grace Stops Contempt11:25 – Challenge12:32 – An Ounce________________________________________

    What Happens When 1 Teenager STANDS UP to a Gang of Armed Men?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 8:31


     Witness the incredible true story of Joseph F. Smith, a Mormon teenager who showed incredible courage when faced with a gang of armed men in the Wild West. This story of bravery and calm in the face of death will inspire you.Joseph F. Smith, LDS history, and teenage bravery come together in this true story of quiet courage. At 19, while crossing Southern California during a time of anti-Mormon violence, Joseph faced a gang of armed men. While others ran, he didn't flinch. “Yes, siree. Dyed in the wool. True blue, through and through.” That one line said it all. But this moment was just the tip of a life forged by hardship—an orphan at 13, a missionary at 15, tested in the Sandwich Islands, and transformed by grit and faith. 

    Stop Letting Fear Control Your Life: Lessons from Sheep

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 8:30


     Learn how to stop letting fear control your life with lessons from sheep. Discover how courage and character can lead to personal growth and transformation. This true story will inspire you to face your fears and create positive change in your life.What can a 7-year-old chasing sheep teach us about managing fear? A humorous childhood memory opens the door to deeper truths about fear, courage, and growth. With stories from Apollo 13, Florence Nightingale, and quotes from Roosevelt, Churchill, and Plato. Explore how fear holds us back—and how to face it with purpose.--------------------00:00 Intro00:12 The Boy and the Sheep01:25 The Nature of Fear02:59 Florence Nightingale03:57 Everyday Fear04:31 Fear Meets Focus – Apollo 1305:32 Elenore Rosevelt and Winston Churchill06:10 What Do We Do About Fear07:26 An Ounce-------------------------------------------------------

    Did Child Pharaoh Pepi Cause Ancient Egypt's Collapse?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 6:52


     **Ancient Egypt, Pepi II, longest reigning pharaoh, weird history, crumbling pyramids** This is the story of the 6-year-old king who ruled for 94 years… and maybe forgot to do anything. Sticky servants? Check. Bizarre letters? Absolutely. Pepi II's absurdly long reign might've helped bring down the Old Kingdom—one slow, sandy crumble at a time. Hit play and get a taste of history that's weird, real, and unforgettable.-------------------------------------------------------

    The Dark Secrets Behind Van Gogh's Missing Ear

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 8:00


     Ever wondered why Van Gogh sliced off his ear? Prepare to uncover bizarre theories, humorous insights, and poignant reflections on mental health, and the mystery of what happened to that ear. Join us on a captivating journey that's equal parts tragic, funny, and profoundly human.

    Laugh Out Loud at the Worst Predictions Ever Made

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 8:15


     History's Craziest Failed Predictions: Why the Experts Got It Hilariously WrongThink you can predict the future? Think again! In this episode of An Ounce, we dive into history's biggest and funniest prediction fails. Discover why experts confidently declared airplanes impossible, dismissed the telephone, called personal computers pointless, and even predicted rock ‘n' roll's quick demise.History has never been so amusingly wrong!

    Mandela Effect Strikes Again: What's the Universe Changing This Time?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 10:02


     The Mandela Effect strikes again! Find out what's changing this time and test yourself on famous examples like Star Wars, KitKat, and Tinker Bell. Explore the theories of parallel universes and false memories in this mind-bending video!NOTE: The images displayed in this video are the property of their respective copyright and trademark owners. They are used here under the doctrine of 'fair use' for purposes such as commentary, criticism, education, or research. No copyright or trademark infringement is intended.

    Ai or Die? The Unexpected Jobs Robots Are Taking (and Leaving Behind)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 6:50


     #ai  is hiring, firing, and making millions—but also failing spectacularly. Will #robots  replace you, or will plumbers outlast us all? Find out in this **hilarious deep dive into #ai  jobs!**

    The Strangest Last Words in History

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 8:01


     They said WHAT?! These bizarre last words from history will leave you laughing, cringing, and questioning everything. Dying words can be profound… or just plain weird. From ironic to hilarious, here are history's strangest final moments—Spaghetti-O's included.

    You've Been Lied To! The Truth Behind History's Biggest Myths

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 11:18


     Uncover the truth behind history's biggest myths  - and truths you were never told before. Facts from Napoleon's height to the dancing plague. Prepare to be surprised! You've been lied to - find out the real stories here! There are truths that aren't true - and truths that have been hidden from you. 

    Teddy Roosevelt Takes an Assassin's Bullet—Then Finishes His Speech!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 8:27


    On October 14, 1912, Theodore Roosevelt was shot in the chest at close range while campaigning in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. But instead of collapsing, he told the crowd not to harm the shooter, checked for blood, and delivered a 90-minute speech—while still bleeding. 

    Sisters Who Dared To Ride 5500 Miles Across America

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 9:03


     Join us on the incredible journey of two sisters who dared to ride 5500 miles across America on their Indian Power Plus  motorcycles in 1916. Follow their tough, adventurous journey as they prove a point and travel on their own terms!You've probably never heard of them. But you should have. .

    People Actually Survived The Bermuda Triangle

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 10:43


     Discover the truth behind the Bermuda Triangle with real survivor stories and the origins of this mysterious phenomenon. Find out if it's fact or fiction!Whether you believe it or not, the stories just keep coming. And today, we're diving into some of the strangest firsthand accounts from people who lived to tell the tale—plus, where this whole Bermuda Triangle legend even came from.Because believe it or not, it wasn't always a thing.

    10 Creepy Coincidences Unveiled

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 11:35


    The Surprising TRUTH About Classic Art You Never Knew

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 10:22


    The SHOCKING Truth About Conspiracies They Didn't Teach You

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 10:05


     Uncover the shocking truth about conspiracy theories they didn't teach you. Dive deep into some of the most controversial conspiracies in history in this eye-opening video. Uncover one that went from theory to fact, and explore mind-blowing ideas that could actually be true! 

    What if 'Catherine the Great' Built a 'Great Wall' Too?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 7:37


    The Time a Dead Pope Went to Trial: The Cadaver Synod

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 9:17


    Discover the shocking historical trial of the Cadaver Synod, where a dead pope was put on trial. This bizarre event will leave you speechless! One of the strangest true stories I ever heard!

    Unmanned Warfare: From Goats to Guided Missiles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 12:28


     The human ability to innovate ways to kill each other is remarkable.

    London Ablaze: Tragedy, Blame, and Rebirth in 1666

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 11:38


     Discover the untold story of the innocent fall-guy blamed for an historical disaster he didn't cause.

    Why Didn't They Smile?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 9:22


     Serious faces, wild guesses, and fascinating facts—why old photos were grin-free zones.

    December 31: Just An Ounce of History #historytoday #shorts #facts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 0:48


     In this #short, find out what's special about today, and learn a fun fact or two about December 31, 2024! Just An Ounce of History to brighten your day. #facts #historytoday  Watch the weekly podcast at - https://www.youtube.com/@AnOuncePodcast 

    December 30: Just An Ounce of History #historytoday #shorts #facts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 0:41


     In this #short, find out what's special about today, and learn a fun fact or two about December 30, 2024! Just An Ounce of History to brighten your day. #facts #historytoday  Watch the weekly podcast at - https://www.youtube.com/@AnOuncePodcast 

    December 29: Just An Ounce of History #historytoday #shorts #facts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2024 0:43


    In this #short, find out what's special about today, and learn a fun fact or two about December 29, 2024! Just An Ounce of History to brighten your day. #facts #historytoday  Watch the weekly podcast at - https://www.youtube.com/@AnOuncePodcast 

    December 28: Just An Ounce of History #historytoday #shorts #facts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2024 0:45


     In this #short, find out what's special about today, and learn a fun fact or two about December 28, 2024! Just An Ounce of History to brighten your day. #facts #historytoday  Watch the weekly podcast at - https://www.youtube.com/@AnOuncePodcast 

    December 27: Just An Ounce of History #historytoday #shorts #facts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 0:55


     In this #short, find out what's special about today, and learn a fun fact or two about December 27, 2024! Just An Ounce of History to brighten your day. #facts #historytoday  Watch the weekly podcast at - https://www.youtube.com/@AnOuncePodcast 

    The Little Hand That Led the Way: Ruby Crane and St. Dunstan's

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 9:10


     A little girl, an innocent heart, and a group of soldiers searching for purpose—this is the story of Ruby Crane. A true story about how hero's can appear.

    December 26: Just An Ounce of History #historytoday #shorts #facts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 0:46


     In this #short, find out what's special about today, and learn a fun fact or two about December 26, 2024! Just An Ounce of History to brighten your day. #facts #historytoday  Watch the weekly podcast at - https://www.youtube.com/@AnOuncePodcast 

    December 25: Just An Ounce of History #historytoday #shorts #facts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 0:46


     In this #short, find out what's special about today, and learn a fun fact or two about December 25, 2024! Just An Ounce of History to brighten your day. #facts #historytoday  Watch the weekly podcast at - https://www.youtube.com/@AnOuncePodcast 

    December 24: Just An Ounce of History #historytoday #shorts #facts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 0:53


     In this #short, find out what's special about today, and learn a fun fact or two about December 24, 2024! Just An Ounce of History to brighten your day. #facts #historytoday  Watch the weekly podcast at - https://www.youtube.com/@AnOuncePodcast 

    December 23: Just An Ounce of History #historytoday #shorts #facts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 0:51


     In this #short, find out what's special about today, and learn a fun fact or two about December 23, 2024! Just An Ounce of History to brighten your day. #facts #historytoday  Watch the weekly podcast at - https://www.youtube.com/@AnOuncePodcast 

    December 22: Just An Ounce of History #historytoday #shorts #facts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 0:52


     In this #short, find out what's special about today, and learn a fun fact or two about December 22, 2024! Just An Ounce of History to brighten your day. #facts #historytoday  Watch the weekly podcast at - https://www.youtube.com/@AnOuncePodcast 

    December 21: Just An Ounce of History #historytoday #shorts #facts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 0:43


     In this #short, find out what's special about today, and learn a fun fact or two about December 21, 2024! Just An Ounce of History to brighten your day. #facts #historytoday  Watch the weekly podcast at - https://www.youtube.com/@AnOuncePodcast 

    December 20: Just An Ounce of History #historytoday #shorts #facts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 0:42


     In this #short, find out what's special about today, and learn a fun fact or two about December 20, 2024! Just An Ounce of History to brighten your day. #facts #historytoday  Watch the weekly podcast at - https://www.youtube.com/@AnOuncePodcast 

    December 19: Just An Ounce of History #historytoday #shorts #facts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 0:42


     In this #short, find out what's special about today, and learn a fun fact or two about December 19, 2024! Just An Ounce of History to brighten your day. #facts #historytoday  Watch the weekly podcast at - https://www.youtube.com/@AnOuncePodcast 

    From Medication to Snackification

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 7:27


     What do Coke, Graham Crackers, and Fig Newtons have in common? Medicine! Sort of...

    December 18: Just An Ounce of History #historytoday #shorts #facts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 0:44


     In this #short, find out what's special about today, and learn a fun fact or two about December 18, 2024! Just An Ounce of History to brighten your day. #facts #historytoday  Watch the weekly podcast at - https://www.youtube.com/@AnOuncePodcast 

    December 17: Just An Ounce of History #historytoday #shorts #facts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 0:47


     In this #short, find out what's special about today, and learn a fun fact or two about December 17, 2024! Just An Ounce of History to brighten your day. #facts #historytoday  Watch the weekly podcast at - https://www.youtube.com/@AnOuncePodcast 

    December 16: Just An Ounce of History #historytoday #shorts #facts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 0:44


     In this #short, find out what's special about today, and learn a fun fact or two about December 16, 2024! Just An Ounce of History to brighten your day. #facts #historytoday  Watch the weekly podcast at - https://www.youtube.com/@AnOuncePodcast 

    December 15: Just An Ounce of History #historytoday #shorts #facts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 0:40


     In this #short, find out what's special about today, and learn a fun fact or two about December 15, 2024! Just An Ounce of History to brighten your day. #facts #historytoday  Watch the weekly podcast at - https://www.youtube.com/@AnOuncePodcast 

    December 14: Just An Ounce of History #historytoday #shorts #facts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 0:49


     In this #short, find out what's special about today, and learn a fun fact or two about December 14, 2024! Just An Ounce of History to brighten your day. #facts #historytoday  Watch the weekly podcast at - https://www.youtube.com/@AnOuncePodcast 

    December 13: Just An Ounce of History #historytoday #shorts #facts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 0:41


     In this #short, find out what's special about today, and learn a fun fact or two about December 13, 2024! Just An Ounce of History to brighten your day. #facts #historytoday  Watch the weekly podcast at - https://www.youtube.com/@AnOuncePodcast 

    December 12: Just An Ounce of History #historytoday #shorts #facts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 0:40


    In this #short, find out what's special about today, and learn a fun fact or two about December 12, 2024! Just An Ounce of History to brighten your day. #facts #historytoday  Watch the weekly podcast at - https://www.youtube.com/@AnOuncePodcast 

    Think fake news is new? Wild West journalists did it 1st—with style

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 9:31


     Think today's news is wild? The Old West's untamed headlines—persistent satire blurred the lines between truth and tall tale!

    December 11: Just An Ounce of History #historytoday #shorts #facts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 0:44


     In this #short, find out what's special about today, and learn a fun fact or two about December 11, 2024! Just An Ounce of History to brighten your day. #facts #historytoday  Watch the weekly podcast at - https://www.youtube.com/@AnOuncePodcast 

    December 10: Just An Ounce of History #historytoday #shorts #facts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 0:44


     In this #short, find out what's special about today, and learn a fun fact or two about December 10, 2024! Just An Ounce of History to brighten your day. #facts #historytoday  Watch the weekly podcast at - https://www.youtube.com/@AnOuncePodcast 

    December 9: Just An Ounce of History #historytoday #shorts #facts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 0:44


    In this #short, find out what's special about today, and learn a fun fact or two about December 9, 2024! Just An Ounce of History to brighten your day. #facts #historytoday  Watch the weekly podcast at - https://www.youtube.com/@AnOuncePodcast 

    December 8: Just An Ounce of History #historytoday #shorts #facts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 0:39


     In this #short, find out what's special about today, and learn a fun fact or two about December 8, 2024! Just An Ounce of History to brighten your day. #facts #historytoday  Watch the weekly podcast at - https://www.youtube.com/@AnOuncePodcast 

    December 7: Just An Ounce of History #historytoday #shorts #facts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 0:54


     In this #short, find out what's special about today, and learn a fun fact or two about December 7, 2024! Just An Ounce of History to brighten your day. #facts #historytoday  Watch the weekly podcast at - https://www.youtube.com/@AnOuncePodcast 

    December 6: Just An Ounce of History #historytoday #shorts #facts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 0:44


     In this #short, find out what's special about today, and learn a fun fact or two about December 6, 2024! Just An Ounce of History to brighten your day. #facts #historytoday  Watch the weekly podcast at - https://www.youtube.com/@AnOuncePodcast 

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