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Welcome to Let's Ruin It, the podcast that ruins or amplifies the things you like with deep dives and storytelling. Join us every Tuesday for a new and eclectic episode from Matt (@pre0ccupied_ on Twitter, Insta, and Twitch) and Cole (@the_last_cole_ on Insta) Live streams ever Sunday at 7pm MST: https://www.twitch.tv/letsruinit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsruinitpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/letsruinitpod Email: letsruinitpodcast@gmail.com

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    • Feb 25, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 9m AVG DURATION
    • 25 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Let's Ruin It

    Let's Ruin: The Potato Famine

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 47:21


    Matt tells Felix the depressing story of the Irish potato famine and the systemic oppression that caused it.

    Let's Ruin: Pirate Queens

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 57:16


    Felix talks about two of the most badass female pirates in swashbuckling history!

    S2:E3 - The Great Smog of London

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 36:15


    In this Episode, Felix and Matt discuss the deadly London Smog of 1952. This episode was recorded live at www.twitch.tv/letsruinit!

    S2:E2 - Let's Ruin: Napoleon vs. Rabbits / The Emu War

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2020 56:20


    What? ANOTHER double feature?! That's right! We're back with another two-for-one episode, this time discussing how Napoleon lost a battle to some rabbits and how Australia lost a war to some large birds! As always, this was recorded live on Twitch.

    S2E1-Let's Ruin: Samurai! (Double Feature)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 51:33


    Welcome to Season 2! In this episode, Matt tells Cole about two badass Samurai, but only one can be entered into the Badasses of History competition! Who will win? Two samurai walk in, one samurai walks out!

    Let's Ruin: Halloween! Season 1 Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2020 85:57


    In the final episode of Season 1, Matt and Cole talk about the history of Halloween and how it became the best holiday of the year! It's much spookier than you'd expect!

    S1E17- Let's Ruin: Fearsome Critters

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 57:09


    Get ready to learn all about the dumbest monsters ever imagined in the last episode of Cole's Cacophony of Cryptids! Catch our live stream show every Sunday at 7pm MST at: https://www.twitch.tv/letsruinit Got a cool idea for an episode? Just wanna say hi? Reach out to us through one of the platforms below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsruinitpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/letsruinitpod Email: letsruinitpodcast@gmail.com

    S1E16- Let's Ruin Ourselves 2: the Return

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 32:39


    As we near the end of the first season of Let's Ruin It, the boys reminisce on episodes past, eat too much pizza, and talk about what's in store in the future. We hope you enjoy this laid back episode, and are ready to join us on Halloween for our livestream at https://www.twitch.tv/letsruinit for our end of the season extravaganza! We cannot wait to see you there! Catch our live stream show every Sunday at 7pm MST at: https://www.twitch.tv/letsruinit Got a cool idea for an episode? Just wanna say hi? Reach out to us through one of the platforms below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsruinitpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/letsruinitpod Email: letsruinitpodcast@gmail.com

    The Event Horizon ep.2 - LRI Tabletop Sessions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2020 68:54


    In this episode, the boys squash some oversized bugs, come face to face with a monster, and realize the resort might not be everything they thought it was... Catch our live stream show every Sunday at 7pm MST at: https://www.twitch.tv/letsruinit Got a cool idea for an episode? Just wanna say hi? Reach out to us through one of the platforms below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsruinitpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/letsruinitpod Email: letsruinitpodcast@gmail.com

    S1E15- The Blair Witch Project: Matt's Harrowing Halloween Tales

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 64:51


    This week Matt tells Cole the story of how The Blair Witch Project was filmed and produced through the psychological torture of actors, mysterious marketing practices, and some shady experiences out in the Maryland woods! Catch our live stream show every Sunday at 7pm MST at: https://www.twitch.tv/letsruinit Got a cool idea for an episode? Just wanna say hi? Reach out to us through one of the platforms below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsruinitpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/letsruinitpod Email: letsruinitpodcast@gmail.com

    The Event Horizon Resort ep.1 - LRI Tabletop Sessions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2020 95:14


    "Welcome to the Event Horizon Resort! The isolated luxury getaway for anyone who's anyone, right about the quaint forest town of Broken Bottle, Arizona. Ignore the rumors and enjoy our natural hot spring, sprawling library, and gourmet cuisine. Just remember, once you enter the Event Horizon, there's no turning back..." We follow Burt Trigger (Matt), Jones Ester (Izzy), and Derek "xXx_sT8nL3ss_Steel_xXx" Gains (Alton) as they enter the enigmatic Event Horizon Resort and discover the dangers within. We hope you enjoy this original campaign written by Cole and driven by the table top RPG "Monster of the Week". Happy early Halloween, and we love yah. -Matt and Cole Catch our live stream show every Sunday at 7pm MST at: https://www.twitch.tv/letsruinit Got a cool idea for an episode? Just wanna say hi? Reach out to us through one of the platforms below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsruinitpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/letsruinitpod Email: letsruinitpodcast@gmail.com

    S1E14- La Chupacabra: Cole's Cacophony of Cryptids

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2020 60:17


    In this episode, we cover the goat sucker itself: La Chupacabra. From humble beginnings in Puerto Rico, this cryptid made quite a name for itself as it rampaged across the world, scaring farmers and livestock alike. Also, stay tuned for our spooky tabletop RPG series "The Event Horizon Resort" dropping soon on the podcast. We played it a week ago with our amazing friends Alton and Izzy and it was a blast! Catch the live stream every Sunday at 7pm MST at: https://www.twitch.tv/letsruinit Got a cool idea for an episode? Just wanna say hi? Reach out to us through one of the platforms below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsruinitpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/letsruinitpod Email: letsruinitpodcast@gmail.com

    S1E13- Centralia: Matt's Harrowing Halloween Tales

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 62:49


    Silent Hill is real! Okay, maybe not exactly, but it is based on a real life town called Centralia. This week, Matt teaches Cole about the events leading to the downfall of Centralia, PA. Listen now to hear about pits into hell, gardens producing cooked vegetables, and really bad government planning! New episodes every Tuesday, and catch the live stream every Sunday at 7pm MST at: https://www.twitch.tv/letsruinit Got a cool idea for an episode? Just wanna say hi? Reach out to us through one of the platforms below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsruinitpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/letsruinitpod Email: letsruinitpodcast@gmail.com

    S1E12- Cole's Cacophony of Cryptids: The Red Ghost

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 35:52


    We kick off our series of spooky episodes ('tis the season) with a southwestern classic cryptid: The Red Ghost. This story is wild y'all. We've got crazy government spending, the president of the Confederacy, and death by ghost camel. Hope you enjoy! New episodes every Tuesday, and catch the live stream every Sunday at 7pm MST at: https://www.twitch.tv/letsruinit Got a cool idea for an episode? Just wanna say hi? Reach out to us through one of the platforms below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsruinitpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/letsruinitpod Email: letsruinitpodcast@gmail.com

    S1E11- Badasses of History: Mary Fields aka "Stagecoach Mary"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 69:02


    Matt is back in town, and he comes bringing the gift of the story of Mary Fields, the woman who escaped slavery, won stacks of money from beating up men in bars, and lugged mail to small towns on her back when her horses could go no further. Mary is the very personification of badassery, so tune in and enjoy! Also, get ready for our next episode as we kick off our HALLOWEEN SPECTACULAR to celebrate our favorite holiday. We've got spooky episodes, a horror-themed tabletop rpg campaign written by Cole, and a produced live-streamed show on October 31st itself planned so far, so check out our social media below to stay updated! We are very excited to share this all with you, and thank you for all your support you amazing listeners. And hey, you're doing great, and we're proud of you. Keep it up

    S1E10- Let's Ruin: Alcohol with special guest Anna Kaczmarek

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 134:24


    Let's Ruin It is finally at the TEN EPISODE MARK! Double digits, bay-beee! To celebrate, the boys invited on the incredible Anna Kaczmarek (@akazzy8 on Instagram) and drank HEAVILY as they all discussed the history of alcohol. Cole got shloshed on ouzo, Matt got into whiskey politics, and Anna enjoyed the spectacle. So grab an age appropriate drink friends, and enjoy this very messy episode. PS- Stick around to the end to get a clue to the secret project the boys are working on... New episodes every Tuesday, and catch the live stream every Sunday at 7pm MST at: https://www.twitch.tv/letsruinit Got a cool idea for an episode? Just wanna say hi? Reach out to us through one of the platforms below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsruinitpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/letsruinitpod Email: letsruinitpodcast@gmail.com

    S1E9- Let's Ruin: Death

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 86:15


    Much like the technical difficulties and bad jokes that plague this show, death is inevitable, BUT that doesn't mean it has to be scary or bad. This week, Cole leads a one-off in hope to shed a light on death and the industry that surrounds it. Ever want to know what happens to a body in a crematorium? How about the process of embalming? What the hell is grave wax? All these questions and more are answered as the boys sit with the uncomfortable reality that is their own mortality and dive deep into the world of death. This is going to be a gross one. Enjoy! -Cole and Matt New episodes every Tuesday, and catch the live stream every Sunday at 7pm MST at: https://www.twitch.tv/letsruinit Got a cool idea for an episode? Just wanna say hi? Reach out to us through one of the platforms below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsruinitpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/letsruinitpod Email: letsruinitpodcast@gmail.com

    S1E8- Let's Ruin: Ourselves?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 62:34


    So...it's been a rough week. Between a health scare with Cole, Cole getting stressed over work, and Cole not getting enough sleep (it really just boils down to Cole not being able to handle their sh!t), we took a week off of our regularly scheduled obscure history formula and took it easy. Matt and Cole hung out with our twitch chat, talked video games, made plans to go explore a ghost town, and Cole got really into a website that reports on scientists giving fishes drugs. So join us on this super chill episode and just, idk, hang out? (Don't worry, we'll be back with our regular shtick next Tuesday) New episodes every Tuesday, and catch the live stream every Sunday at 7pm MST at: https://www.twitch.tv/letsruinit Got a cool idea for an episode? Just wanna say hi? Reach out to us through one of the platforms below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsruinitpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/letsruinitpod Email: letsruinitpodcast@gmail.com

    S1E7- Let's Ruin: Adult Animation with special guest Jordan Pollins

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 134:23


    CW: This episode is about the history of Adult animation and covers topics such as sex, violence, racism, and more, including some of Ralph Bakshi's more offensive works. Oof. This one was a doozy to produce. Between the anticipation of us having our VERY FIRST GUEST on the show (the incredible and illustrious Mr. Jordan Pollins, @jordanpollins on Instagram), the controversial topics covered, and the issues that come with having three people recording all at once, there was a lot going on. But ultimately, we were able to create this episode for you. So like we say in the opener, sit back, put on something comfy, grab your favorite consumable substance, and and get ready to learn about the history of adult animation. You're in for a ride. New episodes every Tuesday, and catch the live stream every Sunday at 7pm MST at: https://www.twitch.tv/letsruinit Got a cool idea for an episode? Just wanna say hi? Reach out to us through one of the platforms below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsruinitpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/letsruinitpod Email: letsruinitpodcast@gmail.com

    S1E6- Badasses of History: Mad Jack

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 45:48


    Matt take over the podcast this week and starts the first episode of his "Badasses of History" series with the kilt-wearing, claymore-weilding, arrow-shooting WW2 fighter himself, Jack Churchill A.K.A "Mad Jack". New episodes every Monday, and catch the live stream every Sunday at 7pm MST at: https://www.twitch.tv/letsruinit Got a cool idea for an episode? Just wanna say hi? Reach out to us through one of the platforms below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsruinitpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/letsruinitpod Email: letsruinitpodcast@gmail.com

    S1E5- Let's Ruin: The Console Wars Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 107:07


    This week, Cole and Matt sit down and discuss the intricate inner workings of the Bavarian judicial system. Joking, obviously (but maybe one day...). It's the second and final episode in the Console Wars series, and the boys discuss how Sony and Microsoft's consoles changed everything in the video game industry. Nintendo backstabs Sony at one point, Cole discusses chaos magik, and Matt breaks some furniture. It's a very wild episode, and it's very late as we types this. We hope you enjoy. - Matt and Cole New episodes every Monday, and catch the live stream every Sunday at 7pm MST at: https://www.twitch.tv/letsruinit Got a cool idea for an episode? Just wanna say hi? Reach out to us through one of the platforms below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsruinitpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/letsruinitpod Email: letsruinitpodcast@gmail.com

    S1E4- Let's Ruin: Tycho Brahe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 72:22


    This week we cover the man, the myth, the "astronomical" legend himself: famous Danish astronomer TYCHO BRAHE *insert air-horns and applause SFX here*. Join us as we regale you beautiful and sweet listeners with the life of the man who was the first to scientifically record a supernova, owned 1% of Denmark's wealth, lost a major body part, and died in maybe one of the worst ways possible. As always, wear a mask, drive safe, we love you all, and thank you for listening

    S1E3- Let's Ruin: The Console Wars Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 96:45


    From 7/4/2020: We jump(man) into the Console Wars of the late 80's/90's between video game mega giants Nintendo and Sega in this week's episode. This is our longest episode yet, so sit back, pour yourself some age-appropriate drink (you deserve it), and join us as we talk about the companies' histories, Sega's insane and aggressive marketing campaign, and how Nintendo and the Yakuza are connected. Drive safe, wear a mask, and we love you all. -Matt and Cole New episodes every Monday, and catch the live stream every Sunday at 7pm MST at: https://www.twitch.tv/letsruinit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsruinitpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/letsruinitpod Email: letsruinitpodcast@gmail.com This week's Org. Shout Out: the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance https://www.dbsalliance.org/

    S1E2- Let's Ruin: The Paris Catacombs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 54:58


    From 6/28/20: Halloween may be a few months away (oh God/ Earth Mother/ ETC. please let us be able to celebrate Halloween), but get ready for a spooky episode of Let's Ruin It as we go spelunking into the world of the Paris Catacombs. New episodes every Monday, and catch the live stream every Sunday at 7pm MST at: https://www.twitch.tv/letsruinit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsruinitpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/letsruinitpod Email: letsruinitpodcast@gmail.com This Week's Org. Shout Out: Black Lives Matter Metro and Black Peoples' Justice Fund: https://blmphxmetro.org/ https://secure.everyaction.com/lFZFGA1BpUa9kyYYgSxSKw2

    S1E1- Let's Ruin: The Beatles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 73:22


    From 6/21/20: Welcome to the first episode of "Let's Ruin It", where we ruin or amplify the things you like with deep dives and storytelling. This week, we look into The Beatles and talk about how they pissed off the capital city of the Philippines, Ringo's MS Paint art, and the band's lesser known kinky side. New episodes every Monday, and catch the live stream every Sunday at 7pm MST at: https://www.twitch.tv/letsruinit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsruinitpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/letsruinitpod Email: letsruinitpodcast@gmail.com

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