The History Buffet

This week learn all about the feral sewer hogs who roamed the underground tunnels of 19th century London. How did these sewer swine come to be and is it more urban legend than fact? Also this week learn all about the crazy lengths a nationalist dictator will go to keep power at the expense of the Haitian people. What Halloween movies do Stock and Joey like most? Find out all that and more on this episode of the History Buffet!

On this episode of The History Buffet learn all about the magnificent feats of renowned female astronomer Henrietta Swan Leavitt. She provided astronomers the tools to measure the distances of galaxies and much more! Also learn about the many instances where non-human, and sometimes non-animal, electoral candidates not only ran for political office but won! Joey & Stock also review the first half the Obi-Wan Kenobi series streaming on Disney +. Listen and enjoy!

This episode Joey and Stock discuss the mystery surrounding the murder of Russian monk Grigori Rasputin. Was he a holy man with healing powers or was he vying for the Russian royal throne? Stock discusses the largest recorded tornado in U.S. history. Stock also tries Starlight Coca-Cola for the first time live on the show and dives into the 2022 French presidential election. Listen and enjoy!

This week learn about the Olympic medals you've never heard about. That's right, the Olympics used to give medals for art and culture! Hear about why and why they don't anymore. Also this week learn about the Great Michigan Pizza Funeral. Who holds a funeral for thousands of frozen pizzas? Also hear Joey & Stock wax poetic about the "good ol' days". Listen and enjoy!

This week learn all about how Pepsi Co. allegedly wound up with their very own naval fleet that may have been the sixth largest in the world as of 1989. Also learn about the fascinating life story of Josephine Baker. From theater star, to French spy during World War II, to Civil Rights activist she did it all! For this year's Christmas episode listen to some of Joey & Stock's opinions on some of the season's holiday traditions. Merry Christmas and enjoy!

On this week's episode learn all about the longest war in history with no casualties. That's right! England's Scilly conflict lasted 335 years with not one single solitary casualty. Also on this week's episode we discuss the crazy fad of baby cages in the 1930s and 40s. Letting your baby hang out in a wire cage high above the city streets below... maybe not the best idea, or is it! Additionally Joey & Stock discuss the bizarre situation around the S.S. Warrimoo and one of their favorite desserts, pumpkin pie. Listen and enjoy!

This week on the History Buffet is another episode in our On The Road series where Joey and Stock travel to one of the most amazing locations on Earth... the World's Largest Ball of Paint! We'll learn about the history behind this large paint ball and Joey and Stock add a layer of paint and become World Record holders (if only briefly). As Ball State alumni we swap stories from our college days, go searching for the grave of the man who allegedly killed Tecumseh at the Battle of the Thames, and visit one of Indianapolis's premiere ice cream venues. Listen and enjoy!

On this week's episode learn all about the unsavory theories behind the origin of pink lemonade and its connection to the circus! Also this week learn all about the amazing feats of World War I hero Sgt. Alvin York. This episode we also start a new segment called Foreign Foods in which we explore some facts in history that seem mind blowing but are true! Listen and enjoy!

On this week's episode Joey & Stock are on the road again! This time they travel to Indiana's first ever capital city, Corydon, IN. This is were the Indiana constitution was created (and signed under the still remaining Constitution Elm). Corydon is also the site of the ONLY Civil War battle fought in the state. Any trip to this southern Indiana town would not be complete without a pit stop at the infamous Butt Drugs! Hear all about Joey & Stock's adventure through the sites, sounds, and people of Corydon, Indiana. Listen and enjoy!

On this week's episode learn all about the details of the famed Mona Lisa theft. We also uncover a unique Indiana (Fountain Co.) connection to the Mona Lisa! Also this week find out about the amazing adventurous life of "Mad Jack" Churchill. Churchill has the only confirmed longbow kill of WWII and would often carry a Scottish broadsword and bagpipes into battle! For this week's dessert Stock sheds light on a famous Native American treaty. Listen and enjoy!

This week learn about what happened to the body of Adolf Hitler after World War II. Many theories abound about what happened Adolf Hitler took his own life in his bunker near the end of WW2, what do you believe? Also learn about the amazing true story of the life of Robert Smalls. From Civil War hero to politician this man is overlooked too often in American history. Finally an addendum to our Kokomo episode we discuss Willy the Whale. Listen and enjoy!

This is the first episode of our On The Road series here on The History Buffet. This episode chronicles Joey and Stock's adventures as they explore Stock's hometown of Kokomo, Indiana. Together they examine Kokomo's biggest historical sites, local eateries, and of course partake in the usual shenanigans. Listen and enjoy!

This week learn all about some very obscure changes that were made to Welbeck Abbey by the Duke of Portland. An elaborate network of underground tunnels, galleries, and ballrooms were constructed so the Duke could interact with as few people as possible! Also this week learn about President Andrew Jackson's 1400 lb. wheel of cheese he kept in the White House and about his foul mouthed pet parrot. This episode's side dish includes the abandoned field of large presidential statues in Virginia. Listen and enjoy!

This week on The History Buffet learn all about the relatively unknown marriages between Civil War veterans and their MUCH younger brides. As it turns out, the last remaining Civil War widow died in.... 2020! Also, the U.S. could be on the cusp of having its first woman president soon. But what if there has already been a woman in the role of President of the United States?! Many claim that Edith Wilson may have acted as America's "unofficial" first female president. Joey and Stock also discuss the oldest watchmaking towns in the world and Olympic hockey! Listen and enjoy!

On this week's episode of The History Buffet learn all about the resistance fight against the German colonization of East Africa led by Sultan Mkwawa. Mkwawa met an unfortunate fate however the story of his skull is an interesting one... Also learn about how medieval scribes drew quite the comedic doodles in the margins of illuminated manuscripts. Everything from evil rabbits to jousting snails can be seen beyond the text if you only look close enough. The side dish this week includes fan feedback about Operation Cottage as well as the unlikely king of Lampedusa Island. Listen and enjoy!

On this week's episode of learn all about the infamous conman Gregor MacGregor a Scottish born British soldier who pulled off one of the most brazen confidence tricks in history. Also this week hear about the numeric system created by the Cistercian monks that almost won out to be the main number system used throughout the world! In honor of Thanksgiving Joey and Stock dish about their favorite side dishes for Thanksgiving dinner! Listen and enjoy!

This week learn all about how tootsie rolls may have been the saving grace of a group of Marines during the Korean War. Also this week learn about an oft-forgotten war in Indiana between two rival canal towns. For this special Halloween edition of the History Buffet Joey & Stock review their favorite Halloween candy! Listen and enjoy!

On this week's episode learn all about the mysterious similarities surrounding Edgar Allen Poe's only novel and an actual shipwrecked crew from the 19th century. Was it simply coincidence or something more sinister.... Also learn about the largest maritime disaster in U.S. history and why you've never heard of it! This week's side dish includes Joey & Stock's favorite Halloween movies just in time for spooky season! Listen and enjoy!

This week learn all about the greatest beer run in history when a U.S. Marine decided to bring the comforts of home to the front lines in Vietnam. Also this week hear about the covert operations of the Underground Railroad and the clever use of quilt designs to help get slaves to freedom. Lastly have you ever heard of Balloonfest '86? Find out what happened when the city of Cleveland tried to break the world record for most helium balloons released! All that and more (did Stock see a UFO? Did Ina Garten work for the White House??) on this week's episode. Listen and enjoy!

Joey & Stock talk about one of the first recorded murders in the history of the state of Indiana. Stock dives into the details surrounding the mystery behind the killing of Benjamin Fisher. A tavern in Strawtown, Native Americans, revenge, and death all play a role in this historic Indiana murder. Also hear about Albert Einstein, France in the 2006 World Cup, Christopher Columbus, and the thermal exhaust port on the Death Star during the Leftover segment! Listen and enjoy!

This week learn all about one of the most notorious female pirates in history Jeanne de Clisson. Out for revenge after her husband's death de Clisson was ruthless as she roamed the English Channel. Also this week we answer the question 'Can a naval fleet really be overtaken by cavalry forces?' Hear the remarkable story of the capture of the Dutch fleet at Den Helder. For this week's side dish Joey & Stock discuss their favorite albums! Listen and enjoy!

This week learn all about the famous Peking to Paris automobile race in 1907 and 1908. A race that spans over 9,300 miles with cars that weren't necessarily known for their speed. Also hear the incredible story of a baboon named Jack that worked the railway signals for the Cape Town to Port Elizabeth railway in South Africa during the late 19th century. This week's leftover segment includes in depth discussion of Gladys Knight, James Bond theme music, and popular misconceptions about George Washington. Listen and enjoy!

This week learn all about Emperor Norton I of the United States. You may be familiar with America's presidents but we bet there's a lot you don't know about America's beloved emperor! Also learn about Algeria's struggle with France to become a fully independent nation. Everything from the beginning influence of the Ottoman Empire to the Pied-Noir Algeria has had a very storied past. On this week's side dish learn about Joey & Stock's favorite flavors of Vermont's Finest... Ben & Jerry's! Listen and enjoy!

This week learn all about the adorable mascot for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Chessie the Cat. During the Great Depression America fell in love with this lovable cat and if you look close enough you may just find her image on rail cars still today! Also this week learn about one of the oddest secret missions of World War 2 that completely fooled the Nazis. This top secret spy operation may have been the key to launching a successful invasion into the "soft underbelly of Europe". On this week's side dish find out if Joey and Stock would redo high school if given the chance. Listen and enjoy!

This week learn all about one of the most peculiar jobs of the Industrial Revolution the "Knocker Upper". When you need to wake up for work on time but have no alarm clock the Knocker Ups will rattle your windows to "wake the world from sleeping". Also on this week's episode learn about a tradition that takes place in Nice, France reminding the locals when to break for lunch! During the Going Back For Seconds segment Stock shows some love to the movie The Rocketeer and Joey gives a shoutout to an oft-forgotten era of U.S. History, the Gilded Age. Listen and enjoy!

This week learn all about Indiana's first capital city, famous tree stumps throughout the state, and an enormous cow! Local history can also be some of the most interesting! During WW2 the Soviet Union created all female bomber squadrons. The most fierce of these groups was the 588th Night Bomber Regiment also known as the "Night Witches" because of their deadly attacks on the Nazis. This week's side dish is all about Joey and Stock's fond memories of high school. Listen and enjoy!

This week learn all about the tale of Michael Malloy, also known as "Durable Mike" or the "Rasputin of the Bronx". Malloy survived not one, not two, but five murder attempts! Also discover the man behind the masterpiece of the Eiffel Tower. Gustave Eiffel was an architectural mastermind but there's more to this man than meets the eye. This week Joey and Stock serve up another helping of leftovers by debunking some more historical misconceptions involving President William H. Taft and the people of Paris, France. Listen and enjoy!

This week learn all about the Ancient Order of Froth Blowers. This British organization found a way to drink beer and raise money for charity all at the same time! While we on the History Buffet always like to keep things pretty lighthearted we also felt the need to discuss a moment in U.S. History that tends to be overlooked. Amidst the Jim Crow Era was a terrible event known as the Tulsa Race Massacre. This is just one event of many that highlights the struggle of Black Americans in their effort to gain equality and civil rights in America. We take a strong stance against racism and encourage everyone to have conversations, practice empathy and listen in an effort to make positive changes towards justice and equality. Also this week's side dish Joey and Stock discuss who should play them if the History Buffet was ever made into a movie. Listen and enjoy!

This week we have a Q & A session with our special guest Lucas Holt! We discuss and answer questions regarding various beliefs and aspects of the Catholic faith, the process of becoming a Saint, why Catholic weddings are so long, and more! Lucas also discusses the rarely mentioned Peshtigo Fire and its fascinating connection to an apparition of the Virgin Mary. Also this week Joey and Stock have another segment of leftovers in which we debunk more historical (and pop culture) misconceptions!

This week learn all about Tarrare, the hungriest man in history. Tarrare's voracious appetite led him to eat things most would think unimaginable. Also learn the ins and outs of Finland's favorite sport Pesäpallo. While somewhat similar to baseball it is a unique sport all its own! New this week is a segment call Going Back for Seconds in which Joey & Stock give credit to some unsung heroes in history, pop culture, and sports. This week we discuss Laura Branigan and the late 90s/early 00s Indiana Pacers!

On this week's episode learn all about the interesting life of King Louis IX (also known as Saint Louis) and how he became the name sake for one of the United State's most famous cities! Also this week learn about Fidel Castro's bizarre obsession with all things dairy including everything from fighting with diplomats over cheese to breeding hybrid cows. This week's side dish is all about which is better Star Wars or Star Trek?? Debate, discuss, and enjoy!

On this week's episode learn all about the life of eccentric business man Timothy Dexter. Was he a shrewd master of business or did he just have dumb luck? Either way, his personal life alone will leave listeners scratching their heads. What is a fluvial tsunami and can it really make the Mississippi River flow in the opposite direction? We are also introducing a new segment on the show called The Leftovers. During this segment Joey and Stock debunk popular historical misconceptions!

On this week's episode learn all about Charles VI of France and his psychiatric disorder where he believed he was made of glass! Also learn about the odd happenings of one of the strangest cases of dancing mania ever with the Dancing Plague of 1518. This episode isn't all about strange medical disorders of medieval Europe. The side dish this week is dedicated to Joey and Stocks favorite novels!

On this week's episode learn about Sergeant Stubby, the most decorated war dog from World War I and the only dog to be promoted to the rank of sergeant through combat. Also learn about the crazy legend surrounding the martyrdom of the man who brought Christianity to France, St. Denis. For our side dish this week hear about all of the gigantic historical events that took place on April 21st!

On this week's episode learn all about the unusual animal that paid a visit to the famous Château d'If. Also learn about Australia's debacle in the Great Emu War of 1932. Our side dish this week includes Stock & Joey discussing their top 5 musicals of all time!

This is an extended "side dish" bonus episode where Joey and Stock discuss and debate the top five movies of 1980s based solely and completely on their own subjective opinion. Agree, Disagree, Debate, and Discuss!

On this week's episode of The History Buffet learn about the life of Carrie Nation. A woman who was on a mission from God to rid America of its alcoholism. Also learn about the mysterious death of famous French author Antoine Saint-Exupéry the writer of Le Petit Prince.

In this episode learn all about the history of the notorious friars of Monaco, the Great Molasses Flood of Boston in 1919, and how William the Conqueror shaped the English language!

Main Courses include: William Walker and the Filibuster campaign of 1856-1857. The infamous Montparnasse Station steam engine derailment. Side dishes this week are about etymology and the origin of the word "vaccine".

Official trailer for The History Buffet with Joey and Stock. Episodes coming soon!