Join us as we traverse the worst mistakes made by people and businesses. We'll start at the beginning and witness the rise before the fall. Sometimes we even get to talk about the rise from the ashes. Regardless, there's always something they did that we really wish they hadn't.
Edwin Rist doesn't do anything half way. When he learned the flute, he became one of the leading flautists in the world. When he learned to tie fly fishing ties, he was named "the future of fly tying". And when he put his mind to a museum heist, he hatched a plan that lead to an international scandal. Come learn all about it in this week's episode. Follow us on: Instagram @IReallyWishYouHadnt IRWYH.com Intro Music By Attack Story - attackstory.com Outro Music By Edwin Reinhard
What do you get when you let a dude who was banned from stock trading run an amusement park? A lot of lawsuits. This story has everything. Financial crime, personal injuries, property damage, and questionably legal drunk driving to name a few. It's a ride. Pun intended. Follow us on: Instagram @IReallyWishYouHadnt IRWYH.com Intro Music By Attack Story - attackstory.com Sources: "Action Park: Fast Times, Wild Rides, and the Untold Story of America's Most Dangerous Amusement Park" by Andy Mulvihill and Jake Rossen "Class Action Park" Directed by Seth Porges
The boys are back for season 3, and they are talking animal stories. Just a simple episode about animals. Probably gonna be cute or something. May not even be any drugs, illegal sex acts, or murder in this one. Only one way to find out!
Its time for another episode of I'm Really Glad You Did, and this time the boys are covering a sharpshooter and a chef who share a something in common. Spoiler: its that they are both women. Come learn about the life and times of Julia Child and Annie Oakley! Follow us on: Instagram @IReallyWishYouHadnt Twitter @IRWYHPodcast IRGYD.com Intro and Music By Attack Story - attackstory.com Outro Music By HOME
Broken Arrow: an accidental event that involves nuclear weapons, warheads or components that does not create a risk of nuclear war. Does that sound like a fictional situation that would lead to a Tom Clancy novel? Well that's probably true, but they also really happened... a lot more frequently than you'd believe. Come listen to how many times in our latest episode. Follow us on: Instagram @IReallyWishYouHadnt IRWYH.com Intro and Outro Music By Attack Story - attackstory.com
Lou Pearlman just got done making an airship empire, just dipped his toe into the entertainment world by founding the Backstreet Boys, and has already defrauded millions in his Ponzi scheme. Come find out how his tangled web of business ventures and boy bands gets unraveled in the conclusion to Lou Pearlman's story. Follow us on: Instagram @IReallyWishYouHadnt IRWYH.com Intro Music By Attack Story - attackstory.com Outro Music By HOME
In the first part of our two part series, we discuss the origins of airline mogul turned entertainment guru Lou Pearlman. The issue with his rise to power is, he's doing something illegal. Is it tax fraud? Is it insurance fraud? Is it a Ponzi scheme? Is it all of the above? Honestly even we're not entirely sure, but it's definitely shady and we're gonna get to the bottom of it. Follow us on: Instagram @IReallyWishYouHadnt IRWYH.com Intro and Outro Music By Attack Story - attackstory.com
For this week's episode, the guys left Collin to write the subtitle and summary. Catch the guys claiming Collin was a Bill Nye Kid, and also trying to give his car away! At some point I think we talk about plumbuses. Everyone has a plumbus in their home! Follow us on: Instagram @IReallyWishYouHadnt IRWYH.com Intro Music By Attack Story - attackstory.com Outro Music by Ludwig van Beethoven
Nintendo tried and failed. Google tried and failed. Maybe making a device for augmented reality is tougher than it seems? Join us this week as the boys cover a couple of failed gadgets known as the Virtual Boy and Google Glass! No visual representations though, since this is a podcast and all. Follow us on: Instagram @IReallyWishYouHadnt Twitter @IRWYHPodcast IRWYH.com Intro Music By Attack Story - attackstory.com Outro Music by HOME
This week we cover man who only has two things on his mind: chess and antisemitism. Also there is a little Cold War action in this one. Come join us as the boys dissect the strange life of chess champion and grade-A crackpot Bobby Fischer! Follow us on: Instagram @IReallyWishYouHadnt Twitter @IRWYHPodcast IRWYH.com Intro and Outro Music By Attack Story - attackstory.com
Happy one year anniversary! In honor of Black History Month, we talk about two black war heroes who never thought that they would find themselves as essential military assets. Despite the odds, they each provide key intel to turn the wars they participated in and become icons in the fight for civil rights. Follow us on: Instagram @IReallyWishYouHadnt Twitter @IRWYHPodcast IRWYH.com Intro and Outro Music By Attack Story - attackstory.com
What do Iron Man and Batman have in common? Well, for one, they are both based on the same dude. Join us as we cover the man, the myth, the OCD codeine-addicted legend: Howard Hughes.
Who needs a business plan when you have steroids and Burt Reynolds? That’s pretty much what the USFL was thinking back in the 80’s. Find out how that works out for them on this weeks episode. Source: Football for a Buck by Jeff Pearlman Follow us on: Instagram @IReallyWishYouHadnt Twitter @IRWYHPodcast IRWYH.com Intro and Outro Music By Attack Story - attackstory.com
Its time to do drugs! Well, the war on drugs that is. As a topic. Come join us as the boys talk about everything from opium to sticky icky and why the government is keeping us down. Follow us on: Instagram @IReallyWishYouHadnt Twitter @IRWYHPodcast IRWYH.com Intro Music By Attack Story - attackstory.com Outro Music By HOME
Coming into November its important to remember what we are thankful for, which means its time for an "I'm Really Glad You Did". Join us as Cayman theorizes how to make death rays from kitchen appliances and Michael does a stellar lion impersonation. Follow us on: Instagram @IReallyWishYouHadnt Twitter @IRWYHPodcast IRGYD.com Intro Music By Attack Story - attackstory.com Outro Music By HOME
To wrap up the Cuba series, here is the stuff we didn't have time to talk about. Want to know how cool Che Guevara's death was? Want to hear about the Cuban super soldier program that resulted in a milkin' powerhouse? No? Well dang. Go listen to something else I guess. Follow us on: Instagram @IReallyWishYouHadnt Twitter @IRWYHPodcast IRWYH.com Intro & Outro Music By Attack Story - attackstory.com
Do you want to get nuked? No? Neither does anyone else. Unfortunately the big dogs have theirs armed and ready in the climax of this Cuba series. Will nuclear war break out? Probably not, but find out why in this episode. Follow us on: Instagram @IReallyWishYouHadnt Twitter @IRWYHPodcast IRWYH.com Intro & Outro Music By Attack Story - attackstory.com
In part three of our Cuba series, the guys dive in to the Bay of Pigs Invasion. Michael also gets to whip out his JFK impersonation. Follow us on: Instagram @IReallyWishYouHadnt Twitter @IRWYHPodcast IRWYH.com Intro & Outro Music By Attack Story - attackstory.com
Congrats to Cayman for finding a woman that can tolerate him. Unfortunately that means the Cuba series is slightly delayed. Luckily Michael still has some facts to tide you over. Topics include beard assassinations, badass old men, unexpected LSD trips, and haikus. Also, Michael lost his mic cord, so you get to hear him talk through a potato. Follow us on: Instagram @IReallyWishYouHadnt Twitter @IRWYHPodcast IRWYH.com Intro Music By Attack Story - attackstory.com Outro Music By Perucho Figueredo and Antonio Rodriguez-Ferrer
In the second part of our Cuba series, the guys meet up to record a special LIVE edition of our podcast. Topics include Castro, Guevara, and their rise to power. Follow us on: Instagram @IReallyWishYouHadnt Twitter @IRWYHPodcast IRWYH.com Intro & Outro Music By Attack Story - attackstory.com
The guys take you through the first part of our Cuba episode series in this chonker of an episode. Follow us on: Instagram @IReallyWishYouHadnt Twitter @IRWYHPodcast IRWYH.com Intro & Outro Music By Attack Story - attackstory.com
The guys take a brief overview of the beginnings of modern social media, with a deeper dive into for many the OG social site, Myspace. "Guest appearances" from Tia Tequila, Bojangles, and NSYNC! Follow us on: Instagram @IReallyWishYouHadnt Twitter @IRWYHPodcast IRWYH.com Intro & Outro Music By Attack Story - attackstory.com
The guys are back with an old favorite, the "uno-reverse" of our normal episode topics. Listener emails and fact checks follow. Follow us on: Instagram @IReallyWishYouHadnt Twitter @IRWYHPodcast IRGYD.com Intro Music By Attack Story - attackstory.com Outro Music By William Onyeabor
In this minisode we explain why there isn’t an episode this week and discuss the elusive things that Michael won’t do. Follow us on: Instagram @IReallyWishYouHadnt Twitter @IRWYHPodcast IRWYH.com Intro and Outro Music By Attack Story - attackstory.com
For this week's episode its the motor car you never realized how much you didn't want and the man who made it: DeLorean. Join us as the boys talk everything from WW2 to Spielberg movies to c-c-c-cocaine (with a little car talk as well for the MEN). Follow us on: Instagram @IReallyWishYouHadnt Twitter @IRWYHPodcast IRWYH.com Intro and Outro Music By Attack Story - attackstory.com
You might want to cook at home tonight, because in this episode we break down some of the most famous controversies in the history of fast food: The infamous McDonald's hot coffee lawsuit, the mystery of the finger found in Wendy's chili, and more! Follow us on: Instagram @IReallyWishYouHadnt Twitter @IRWYHPodcast IRWYH.com Intro and Outro Music By Attack Story - attackstory.com
Remember those awesome black Chuck Taylors you rocked in high school? Well bust them out of the closet and blow the dust off, cause this week the boys are covering the story of Converse and Nike. Follow us on: Instagram @IReallyWishYouHadnt Twitter @IRWYHPodcast IRWYH.com Intro and Outro Music By Attack Story - attackstory.com
This week Cayman and Michael dive deep into the animated history of the studio founded by Bill Hanna and Joe Barbara. We cover the origins started by work on Tom and Jerry to the heyday of the Flintstones and Scooby Doo. And they would still be successful if it weren't for that meddling Ted Turner and his dumb Cartoon Network. Follow us on: Instagram @IReallyWishYouHadnt Twitter @IRWYHPodcast IRWYH.com Intro Music By Attack Story - attackstory.com Outro Music By HOME
This week Cayman and Michael dive deep into the animated history of the studio founded by Bill Hanna and Joe Barbara. We cover the origins started by work on Tom and Jerry to the heyday of the Flintstones and Scooby Doo. And they would still be successful if it weren't for that meddling Ted Turner and his dumb Cartoon Network. Follow us on: Instagram @IReallyWishYouHadnt Twitter @IRWYHPodcast IRWYH.com Intro Music By Attack Story - attackstory.com Outro Music By HOME
The guys discuss the infamous 37th president of the United States. From his early days as a theater kid to his more known events late in his political career. Follow us on: Instagram @IReallyWishYouHadnt Twitter @IRWYHPodcast IRWYH.com Intro and Outro Music By Attack Story - attackstory.com
In the Revelation of our 2-part series, we detail how Service Games aka SEGA went from a thriving console manufacturer down to the small 3rd party developer it's known as today. Follow us on: Instagram @IReallyWishYouHadnt Twitter @IRWYHPodcast IRWYH.com Intro and Outro Music By Attack Story - attackstory.com
In this bonus episode, we give you a 2-for-1 with minisodes covering Ben and Jerry's and the VW Beetle. Housekeeping at the end, so stick around for an update on everyone's favorite political candidate, John McAfee. Follow us on: Instagram @IReallyWishYouHadnt Twitter @IRWYHPodcast IRGYD.com Intro & Outro Music Performed By Michael Bentley and Collin Moore - Written by Attack Story
Happy 60th Birthday Sega! In the Genesis of our 2-part series, we detail how Service Games aka SEGA went from ripping off Frogger to the top of the emerging video game market. Follow us on: Instagram @IReallyWishYouHadnt Twitter @IRWYHPodcast IRWYH.com Intro and Outro Music By Attack Story - attackstory.com
This week the guys talk about the “other” phone company named after fruit: Blackberry. From pagers to belt clips to cyber security, we will go over all the details on why the world once fell in love with that little keyboard, and then dumped it for a hopped up mp3 player. Follow us on: Instagram @IReallyWishYouHadnt Twitter @IRWYHPodcast IRWYH.com Intro and Outro Music By Attack Story - attackstory.com
This week the guys take on everyone’s favorite cybersecurity expert and… yoga expert? drug fiend? presidential candidate? Follow us as we try to unravel the series of tangents and misinformation that is John McAfee. Follow us on: Instagram @IReallyWishYouHadnt Twitter @IRWYHPodcast IRWYH.com Intro and Outro Music By Attack Story - attackstory.com
Come Blockbuster and chill with us as we explain everything from the creation of the company to their weird dealings with none other than Enron. You'll hear about the highs and lows that ultimately lead to Blockbuster's demise. Follow us on: Instagram @IReallyWishYouHadnt Twitter @IRWYHPodcast IRWYH.com Intro and Outro Music By Attack Story - attackstory.com
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