Podcasts about ridiculous history

In episode 2045, Jack and guest co-host Sofiya Alexandra are joined by co-host of Stuff They Don't Want You To Know and Ridiculous History, Ben Bowlin, to discuss… Onion Takeover of Infowars, Alex Jones Responds To Onion Sale With Shirtless Rant, Michael Reviews Are In (And Full Of “Bad” Jokes), Is Red Lobster Admitting That Endless Shrimp Didn’t Doom The Company? And More! The Onion Says It Has a Deal to Take Over Alex Jones’ Infowars, Plans to Relaunch Right-Wing Site as Parody of Itself Alex Jones Responds To Onion Sale With Shirtless Rant Alex Jones crashes out in shirtless ramble as The Onion finalizes plan to take over Infowars to run it as a parody Michael | Rotten Tomatoes Michael review: ‘A bland and barely competent daytime TV movie' Michael review: Michael Jackson biopic is bad, is bad, you know it Michael review: It’s really, really bad. Michael review – cliched Jackson biopic is bland, bowdlerised … and bad Red Lobster’s Demise Was Never About the Endless Shrimp Red Lobster Brings Back Endless Shrimp Deal 2 Years After Filing for Bankruptcy, Citing $11 Million Loss from Deal Red Lobster CEO says endless shrimp is never coming back because ‘I know how to do math’ How Red Lobster’s misguided endless shrimp promotion drove it into bankruptcy Tales From the Trenches of Red Lobster’s Endless Shrimp The fishy death of Red Lobster The Red Lobster “Exit Scam”: The Gutting of a Beloved Seafood Chain Red Lobster goes overboard with endless shrimp deal Red Lobster brings back a deal so good for diners it helped cause the chain’s bankruptcy Here's How Many 'Endless Shrimp' You Have To Eat Before Red Lobster Loses Money 11 Things You Might Not Know About Red Lobster Into the Heart of Darkness of Red Lobster’s Endless Crab The Truth About Red Lobster's Endless Shrimp ‘ENDLESS CRAB’ PIGOUT IS END FOR RED LOBSTER BOSS LISTEN: From Dizzying Heights (Martinez) by Duncan ThumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 1939, Jack and Miles are joined by co-host of Stuff They Don't Want You To Know, Ridiculous History, and Wrongful Conviction, Ben Bowlin, to discuss… Elon Deleted That Tweet About Trump Being In The Epstein Files... Musk Also In Files Tho? Trump Isn’t Polling Well But At Least He Can Offer Us Medbeds? This Just In: Don’t Tape Your Mouth Shut At Night, Saudi Arabia And Jared Kushner’s Private Equity Firm Are Buying Electronic Arts For $55 Billion and more! Trump Isn’t Polling Well But At Least He Can Offer Us Medbeds? Viral mouth-taping trend ‘sus’ says Canadian sleep expert Viral ‘mouth taping’ TikTok trend labelled ‘dangerous’ Some people tape their mouths shut at night. Doctors wish they wouldn’t LISTEN: IDONTMIND by ZEP, Moses YoofeeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 1923, Jack and guest co-host Blake Wexler are joined by co-host of Stuff They Don't Want You To Know and Ridiculous History, Ben Bowlin, to discuss… R.I.P. CDC, Gwen Stefani And Blake Shelton Remaking The Wizard Of Oz Isn’t Going Over Well With Anyone and more! ‘Total implosion’: How Trump firing of CDC chief Monarez sparked an exodus Monarez would not cross ‘red lines’ before she was fired, confidant says Tough to swallow: The Trump administration’s approach to food safety gets even worse Contemporary ‘Wizard Of Oz’ Series ‘Dorothy’ In Works At Prime Video From Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton & Creator Gina Matthews Gwen Stefani Praised a Tucker Carlson Interview and Now People Think She's MAGA LISTEN: In Your Arms by Shift K3YSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 1873, Jack and Miles are joined by co-host of Stuff They Don't Want You To Know & Ridiculous History, and the new co-host of Wrongful Conviction, Ben Bowlin, to discuss… Trump Needs TV To Learn About America’s Threats, Tim Walz - DEMS NEED TO BULLY THE SHIT OUT OF TRUMP, Spielberg’s Next Movie is Going to Be The First Big Alien Movie Post UAP Disclosures, Oreo’s Parent Company Is Taking Aldi To Court and more! The conservative wave is hobbling Pride celebrations across the country. But in some small towns, the party’s just getting started. Gabbard Wants Fox Hosts to Feed Trump Top Secret Intel: ‘Doesn’t Read’ Tim Walz Tells Democrats to 'Bully the S***' Out of Donald Trump Oreo maker Mondelez sues Aldi, alleging chain copies packaging to confuse shoppers Lawsuit accuses Aldi of copying others' packaging: See for yourself The Maker of Oreo and Cadbury Dairy Milk Has Been Fined $366 Million. Here’s Why Nabisco factory in New Jersey closing after 63 years Grocer Aldi to add 800 of its discount stores across US as Americans feel pinch of high food prices EU Commission fines Oreo maker Mondelez 337.5 million euros for blocking cross-border sales Mondelez selling part of its gum business for $1.35B LISTEN: Ace Trumpets by ClipseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 1849, Jack and guest co-host Sofiya Alexandra are joined by host of Stuff They Don't Want You To Know, Ridiculous History, and Missing In Arizona, Ben Bowlin, to discuss… Measles Is A Bioweapon Now Actually, Complicity Huffman - Politico / White House Correspondence Association Bends The Knee, Seth Rogen Jokes Cut Because They’re Mean to Trump, What?! Fyre Fest 2 Isn’t Happening?!! An Austrian Spa Scam Is Ruining Toronto – And It May Be Coming For The Rest Of The World and more! Anti-Vaxxers Are Grifting Off the Measles Outbreak—and Claim a Bioweapon Caused It Seth Rogen Jokes Cut Because They’re Mean to Trump Seth Rogen’s Criticism of Silicon Valley’s Support for Trump Was Cut From the “Full” Stream of Breakthrough Prize Comic Amber Ruffin cut from White House correspondents’ event after angering Trump team What?! Fyre Fest 2 Isn’t Happening?!! Fyre Festival 2 calls off Mexico plans but insists event is not dead An Austrian Spa Scam Is Ruining Toronto – And It May Be Coming For The Rest Of The World Ontario Place redevelopment cost rises by $1.8-billion as Auditor-General questions bid process Follow the money to Ontario Place Ford to 'double-check' Ontario Place spa deal following NYT claims about Therme Appointment of Ford friend raises concerns about fate of Ontario Place Ford wedding guests received appointments, zoning orders, Greenbelt land removals LISTEN: Deep Fried Frenz by MF DOOM WATCH: The Daily Zeitgeist on Youtube! L.A. Wildfire Relief: Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Directory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thick metal undies, jealous husbands, and a whole lot of misinformation — the chastity belt's history is more hilarious than historical.READ this episode's transcript: https://weirddarkness.com/mom-chastitybelt/

As Europe increasingly freaks out about the expansion of the Ottoman Empire, a ragtag crew of guys who ordinarily hate each other band together for common cause and GUESS WHAT -- it goes cartoonishly wrong. In the second part of this two-part series, Ben hangs with the Ridiculous History guys and  breaks down the most ridiculous friendly-fire incident in all of human history. (Also, side note: Ben recorded this on his birthday, and he's still younger than Joseph II.)

It's April Fools day which means we want to talk about one of the dumbest battles in World History...  War has always been a chaotic, messy endeavor -- and, sometimes, it's downright ridiculous. In this week's special two-part series Ben joins the badass dudes from Ridiculous History to talk about the bizarre turn of events that led to the Battle of Karánsebes. In part one, Ben introduces the gang to the legendary 'enlightened despot,' Joseph II, a guy who, diplomatically put, took self-confidence to a whole new (and possibly undeserved) level.

In episode 1823, Jack and Miles are joined by co-host of Stuff They Don't Want You To Know & Ridiculous History, and producer of Missing In Arizona, Ben Bowlin, to discuss… STROID WAAAAAAATCH!!!, RETURN OF THE MUNDANE: Dropping Sh*t on Your Foot Edition, Mark Zuckerberg Benson Boone “Tribute To His Wife” and more! Subaru Telescope Confirms Asteroid 2024 YR4 Poses “No Threat” To Earth The Risks of the Drop Challenge on TikTok (Clip) Making Cookies With Trash Grabbers (Clip) Pole sitting Mark Zuckerberg Benson Boone “Tribute To His Wife” (Clip) Benson Boone - Beautiful Things (Live from the 67th GRAMMY Awards) LISTEN: Bully Ball by Surprise Chef WATCH: The Daily Zeitgeist on Youtube! L.A. Wildfire Relief: Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Directory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LBJ's…indiscretions…are detailed in this episode of “Ridiculous History”.  Join Katey and Quigley as they dissect and defend Johnson's legacy, even the potty talk.  If you love historical fun facts and calling your friends, this one's for you!  

In episode 45 Julian deconstructs the human experience without our boney scaffold, Trace calculates the detriment (or delight?) of doubling the derriere, and our guest Ben Bowlin (from iHeart Radio's Ridiculous History, Stuff they Don't Want You to Know) sings the praises of the American accent.QUESTIONSJulian: "What if humans no bones?" from FabieBen: "Why do we have accents?" from CoriTrace: "What would happen if we all had two butts?" from Super Surprised PikachuDo you have an absurd question? Maybe it's silly idea you had, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? If you want an answer, no matter the question, tell us!HOW TO ASK A QUESTION

From time to time on the weekends, we'll be bringing you some of our recent favorite episodes. Enjoy your weekend, and we'll be back with a brand new puzzle on Monday! Hello, Puzzlers! AJ has a new book coming out! You can pre-order "The Year of Living Constitutionally" right now!. Puzzling with us today: host of "Ridiculous History" and "Stuff They Don't Want You to Know," Noel Brown! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your podcasts!  "The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus Ideas.  Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas, and Lindsay Hoffman of iHeart Podcasts. The show is produced by Jody Avirgan and Brittani Brown of Roulette Productions.  Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 1714, Jack and Miles are joined by co-host of Stuff They Don't Want You To Know and Ridiculous History, Ben Bowlin, to discuss… Wait…People DON'T Like JD Vance? No, JD Vance Didn't F*ck A Couch, The Right Has Embraced The ‘Second Shooter' Conspiracy Theory, Michael Bay Is Working On A Skibidi Toilet Cinematic Universe... God Help Us All and more! Wait…People DON'T Like JD Vance? The inside story of how Trump chose JD Vance as his running mate No, JD Vance Didn't F*ck A Couch The Right Has Embraced The ‘Second Shooter' Conspiracy Theory How the ‘second shooter' conspiracy theory spread after the Trump assassination attempt Conspiracy falsely claims there was second shooter at Trump rally on a water tower MSU Professor helps with gunfire investigation at former President Trump's rally July 14, 2024, coverage of the Trump assassination attempt 'There was a second shooter?' Maria Bartiromo and Ron Johnson flip out over Trump gunman How the ‘second shooter' conspiracy theory spread after the Trump assassination attempt Conspiracy theorists spread false rumor of second shooter on fourth floor in Las Vegas The Sandy Hook Elementary Shooting was not a Television Production Robert Kennedy Assassination: Did Shooter Sirhan Sirhan Act Alone? Michael Bay Is Working On A Skibidi Toilet Cinematic Universe... God Help Us All Michael Bay Is Working On A Skibidi Toilet Cinematic Universe LISTEN: Alien Love Call by BADBADNOTGOOD, TurnstileSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello, Puzzlers! This week, we're gifting you a grab bag of puzzles from some of our favorite guests. Today: host of "Stuff They Don't Want You to Know" and "Ridiculous History", Ben Bowlin! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your podcasts!  "The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus Ideas.  Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas, and Lindsay Hoffman of iHeart Podcasts. The show is produced by Jody Avirgan and Brittani Brown of Roulette Productions.  Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Badass listeners: This week we're sharing Ben's recent appearance on the Ridiculous History Podcast where they chat about Le Maupin. We'll resume our regular scheduled programming next week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello, Puzzlers! AJ has a new book coming out! You can pre-order "The Year of Living Constitutionally" right now!. Puzzling with us today: host of "Ridiculous History" and "Stuff They Don't Want You to Know," Noel Brown! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your podcasts!  "The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus Ideas.  Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas, and Lindsay Hoffman of iHeart Podcasts. The show is produced by Jody Avirgan and Brittani Brown of Roulette Productions.  Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello regular listeners and new listeners - here's a replay of Le Maupin for those joining us from Ridiculous History. If you are in to badass swordfights, debauchery, classical music, big fancy hats, and a couple unlikely heroes face-stabbing their way to success against seemingly-impossible odds, then this is the episode for you. Julie D'Aubigny and Joseph Boulogne -- better known as La Maupin and the Chevalier de Saint-Georges to the adoring hordes of onlookers cheering them on in battle and on the musical stage -- were two of the most badass swordfighters in the history of Early Modern France. Pat and Ben discuss both of these colorful heroes and detail their adventures kicking-ass and taking names across 18th century Europe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello, Puzzlers! AJ has a new book coming out! You can pre-order "The Year of Living Constitutionally" right now!. Puzzling with us today: host of "Ridiculous History" and "Stuff They Don't Want You to Know," Noel Brown! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your podcasts!  "The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus Ideas.  Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas, and Lindsay Hoffman of iHeart Podcasts. The show is produced by Jody Avirgan and Brittani Brown of Roulette Productions.  Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello, Puzzlers! AJ has a new book coming out! You can pre-order "The Year of Living Constitutionally" right now!. Puzzling with us today: host of "Ridiculous History" and "Stuff They Don't Want You to Know," Noel Brown! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your podcasts!  "The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus Ideas.  Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas, and Lindsay Hoffman of iHeart Podcasts. The show is produced by Jody Avirgan and Brittani Brown of Roulette Productions.  Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's tangy. It's salty. It's sweet. It's unctuous... but what exactly is Worcestershire sauce? Join Ben, Noel and Max on their continuing condiment journey as they explore the bizarre origin story of one of the world's most famous (and, arguably, strangest) sauces in today's episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Easter! It's a big deal, all across the world. And just like earlier celebrations of spirituality, it's been commodified in the United States. In today's episode, Ben, Max, and Noel sneak into the Sunday service just a bit late to explore how the ancient commemorations of rebirth gave rise to one of Christianity's most important holy days -- while also figuring where the heck this huge rabbit costume and egg hunt came from. Apologies to every substitute teacher playing this in class: we only tell the truth, and we tell it ridiculous.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, hot sauce is a global phenomenon, with millions of bottles sold every single year. But where does it come from? What makes it so popular -- and why won't water douse the heat when things get out of hand? Tune in as Ben, Noel and Max explore the spicy origin story of hot sauce.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Long-time listeners will know Ben, Noel and Max are big fans of their peer podcast, Ridiculous Crime -- but what happens when the guys join forces with Elizabeth, Zaron and Dave? Tune in for the first part of this two-part series, as Ridiculous Crime and Ridiculous History seek to stump each other in a lively game of 20 Questions, all based on strange historical flexes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nowadays it feels like everyone has a baseball cap at home... even though most of the folks wearing them do not, in fact, play baseball. So how did this one type of hat become so ubiquitous -- not just in the US, but the rest of the world? To answer the question, Ben, Noel and Max travel back to the early (hatless) days of baseball, following its evolution to the modern day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: host of "Stuff They Don't Want You to Know" and "Ridiculous History", Ben Bowlin! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your podcasts!  "The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus Ideas.  Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas, and Lindsay Hoffman of iHeart Podcasts. The show is produced by Jody Avirgan and Brittani Brown of Roulette Productions.  Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: host of "Stuff They Don't Want You to Know" and "Ridiculous History", Ben Bowlin! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your podcasts!  "The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus Ideas.  Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas, and Lindsay Hoffman of iHeart Podcasts. The show is produced by Jody Avirgan and Brittani Brown of Roulette Productions.  Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: host of "Stuff They Don't Want You to Know" and "Ridiculous History", Ben Bowlin! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your podcasts!  "The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus Ideas.  Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas, and Lindsay Hoffman of iHeart Podcasts. The show is produced by Jody Avirgan and Brittani Brown of Roulette Productions.  Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: host of "Stuff They Don't Want You to Know" and "Ridiculous History", Ben Bowlin! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your podcasts!  "The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus Ideas.  Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas, and Lindsay Hoffman of iHeart Podcasts. The show is produced by Jody Avirgan and Brittani Brown of Roulette Productions.  Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi, Ridiculous History fans! Listen to McCartney: A Life in Lyrics hosted by Paul McCartney! A new masterclass podcast that dives into an improvised journey with one of the most beloved figures in popular music. Each episode is centered on one song in McCartney's catalog – from early Beatles to his solo work. Don't just take our word for it, check out the trailer to decide for yourself!   About McCartney: A Life in Lyrics: McCartney: A Life in Lyrics is a master class, a memoir, and an improvised journey with one of the most beloved figures in popular music: Paul McCartney. Each episode is centered on one song in McCartney's catalog – from early Beatles to his solo work. Over the course of the podcast, listeners sit in on conversations between McCartney and the poet Paul Muldoon about the people, experiences, and art that inspired McCartney's songwriting. The stories are richly interwoven with music and sounds contemporary to each song, providing a revelatory, entertaining window into a truly iconic creative genius. The first season is 24 episodes, but there is a treasure trove of tapes of more than 150 of McCartney's songs.   Listen to McCartney: A Life in Lyrics on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi, Ridiculous History fans! The podcast American Filth, uncovers the stories you didn't read in the history books because they were too dirty, scandalous, trashy, or just plain filthy. About American Filth: Dives into the filthier side of American history, uncovering people whom society has largely excluded from the history books because they were too unconventional, provocative, seedy, dirty, trashy…. Or just plain filthy. And sure, some of these folks made great contributions to history. But that's not the part of their lives AMERICAN FILTH is interested in. This podcast is here for the drama, the spice, and general tomfoolery. The weekly series of brisk episodes plunge face-first into American history's dirtiest events and people in the anals, I mean annals. Listen to American Filth now on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who owns an idea? Who should -- or should not -- profit from a concept? In part two of this special two-part series, Ben, Noel and Max explore the modern history of intellectual property... including what happens when court cases go off the rails into ridiculousness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today the concept of intellectual property, or IP, is pretty well-established. And this notion of ownership over some often intangible concept, brand or idea may seem like a product of the modern age -- but, as it turns out, it's much, much older than that. In part one of this two-part series, Ben, Noel and Max explore the ridiculous history of IP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nowadays, "snake oil" usually means a fake medicine or treatment that claims -- with no evidence -- to cure any number of medical conditions. But where did this term come from? In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max dive into the story of Clark Stanley, the Rattlesnake King who (accidentally) helped create the modern FDA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a Text Message.Computer science is a field completely dominated by men. Charles Babbage, Alan Turing, Tim Berners-Lee, Steve Jobs, the list goes on and on. But on that list, pretty high up on that list is Ada Lovelace. Although the world overlooked her contributions for an entire century, did you know the very first computer programmer was actually a woman? Let's fix that. Sources: Biography.comEncyclopedia Britannica Onlinecomputerhistory.orgsciencehistory.orgStuff You Missed in History Class podcast episode titled “The Ada Lovelace Episode: Who Was the Enchantress of Numbers?”Ridiculous History podcast 2 part episode on Ada LovelaceSupport the show! Buy Me a CoffeeVenmo @Shea-LaFountaine

In episode 1437, Jack and guest co-host Sara Sabzi are joined by writer, comedian, and co-host of Stuff They Don't Want You To Know and Ridiculous History, Ben Bowlin, to discuss... Customer Rage And Revenge Hit a New 50 Year High, Joe Rogan Opened His Anti-Woke Comedy Club, SunnyD is Back... Now with Vodka--Zero F**ks, The Ninja Turtles Are Back in the Culture Wars and more! Customer Rage And Revenge Hit a New 50 Year High Joe Rogan Opened His Anti-Woke Comedy Club Joe Rogan Addresses Carlos Mencia Feud: “I Don't Have Any Hate for That Dude” SunnyD is Back... Now with Vodka--Zero F**ks SunnyD is releasing an alcoholic beverage: ‘Welcome to this fiasco' Sunny D's depression tweet is what happens when brands try too hard to relate Whatever happened to Sunny Delight? Sunny D Isn't Orange Juice—Here's What It Really Is Regulators choke on Sunny D's spinach claim The Ninja Turtles Are Back in the Culture Wars Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem | Official Movie Trailer TMNT: Was April O'Neil's Original Appearance Whitewashed? A Political History of the ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' The Right Tried to Cancel the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles LISTEN: Cosmic Dawn/Eighth Dimension by Salami Rose Joe LouisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While many celebrities and public figures are known for achievements in just a few specific fields, almost everyone has had more than a few odd jobs on the way to fame. Before she became a legendary actress, Whoopi Goldberg flexed her acting chops on some... mature phone lines. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was a jack of all trades before he finally entered politics. And iconic performer Steve Buscemi was, it turns out, one heck of a heroic firefighter both before -- and during -- his acting career. Tune in for the full scoop on this next installment of Ridiculous History's Suprising Former Careers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey, Ridiculous History listeners! The newest hit docuseries of another star-studded podcast, The Last Soviet is live. Go check out the beginning of this thrilling journey with Lance Bass, NSync Superstar, and Russian-trained astronaut!”   About The Last Soviet: Lance Bass, NSync Superstar, and Russian-trained astronaut takes you on a wild ride into space. He tells the story of the last Soviet cosmonaut who is trapped on the world's only space station, as the country he knows and loves collapses beneath him. On this journey through Earth's atmosphere in the form of a podcast, Lance introduces you to the woman who won a reality show cosmonaut contest, a ham radio operator in Australia who became a lifeline for the Soviet Space Station, a hustler from Chicago who tried to sell coca-cola to the Russians and the editor of Playboy who took part in a revolution.   It's one man's dream to go to space, his dedication to the country he thought he knew and 313 days spent orbiting the Earth. 313 days that changed our world.    Plus, Lance's own dream to go to space and the lengths he went to make it a reality.  Listen to The Last Soviet on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 1408, Jack and Miles are joined by writer, actor, producer and host of Ridiculous History and Stuff They Don't Want You to Know, Ben Bowlin, to discuss… The Doomsday Clock Is Now 90 Seconds From Midnight... Which Means Nothing, George Tony Devolder Stark Santos Was on Hannah Montana Also Assassinated Maybe, Oscar Nominations Are Full of Snubs, The Razzies Are A Pyramid Scheme--Not An Awards Show and more! The Doomsday Clock Is Now 90 Seconds From Midnight... Which Means Nothing Doomsday Clock moved to just two minutes to 'apocalypse' George Tony Devolder Stark Santos Was on Hannah Montana Also Assassinated Maybe AN AVALANCHE OF FIBS Oscar Nominations Are Full of Snubs The Oscar best picture nominees just made history. Surprisingly, it's for their box office Oscar nominations 2023: Where are the female directors? Oscars Snubs & Surprises: Tom Cruise, Viola Davis, Taylor Swift, David Bowie & Women Directors Spurned Taylor Swift, Viola Davis, James Cameron and More Snubbed by Oscars 2023 Nominations ‘Masterpiece of a film': why is every A-lister trying to get To Leslie an Oscar? Ana De Armas, RRR And 4 More Oscar Shocks That Just Shook Up The Awards Race The Razzies Are A Pyramid Scheme--Not An Awards Show Razzies announce nominations led by ‘Blonde' Razzie Awards 2023: Jared Leto, Tom Hanks Up for Worst Performances Razzies Slammed for Nominating 12-Year-Old ‘Firestarter' Star: ‘They Crossed a Line' GET THE Stuff They Don't Want You to Know BOOK HERE! LISTEN: Bamba by Fragments Of The MindSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 1396, Jack and Miles are joined in this special Holiday Edition by creator and co-host of Ridiculous History and Stuff They Don't Want You To Know, Noel Brown, to discuss… Our Favorite Gifts/Memories, Put The XXX Back In XMas Movies, The Old Man From Home Alone Was Totally A Serial Killer and more! The Old Man From Home Alone Was Totally A Serial Killer According To This ‘Home Alone' Fan Theory, We Finally Know Who The “South Bend Shovel Slayer” Is! LISTEN: A Message to You Rudy (The Old Grey Whistle Test) by The SpecialsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi, Ridiculous History fans! The holidays just got a little spooky and we think you'll want to experience 12 Ghosts. New episodes air 12/14 - 12/25, but here's a snippet to get you excited for 12 Ghosts! About 12 Ghosts: Eleven travelers find themselves at an inn deep in the forest on Christmas Eve. As they tell their stories to one another, they come to realize that they've got something very startling in common… and that the strange innkeeper has a plan for them all. Listen to 12 Ghosts on the free iHeartRadio app, or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eleven years after going missing, Nicolas Cage's copy of Action #1 reportedly surfaces in an abandoned storage locker in California. To confirm it, cops go undercover and discover a story almost too good to be true.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey, it's us, your pals Ben, Noel and Max from Ridiculous History. We figured the holidays can be stressful for everyone, and we're pretty sure you've heard the history of Thanksgiving countless times. So instead of telling you that story, we decided to celebrate by exploring the weird history of TV dinners and microwave meals -- none of which would exist if the food company Swanson hadn't accidentally found itself with 260 tons of leftover turkeys after Thanksgiving in 1953. So tune in; we hope it gives you a chuckle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi, Ridiculous History fans! We're excited to share the latest iHeart Original podcast, Stealing Superman. Since you love our show, we think you'll be intrigued by this story about priceless comics stolen from Nicolas Cage (yes, that Nicolas Cage!). Check out the trailer and decide if Stealing Superman is your next podcast obsession! About Stealing Superman: It was the most unlikely art heist of all time. Join the country's only art detective and a vigilante comic book dealer as they investigate the mysterious theft of the most important comic in the world ... a comic stolen from Nicolas Cage. Listen to Stealing Superman on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While hot tubs may not always have the... best reputation in some circles, there's no denying people across the world love a good, hot soak after a long day. And we've loved this since antiquity, all the way back to the first time humans found natural hot springs. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max dive into the strange origin of hot tubs, from millennia past all the way to the modern day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 1960s, the U.S. Central Intellience Agency tried to turn a cat into a cyborg secret agent with implanted audio equipment. Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-events/acoustic-kitty.htmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As reality TV continued to grow across networks and genres, it also spread across the planet. In the second part of this two-part series, special guest Anna Hossnieh joins Ben, Noel and Max to break down the evolution of massive hits like The Bachelor, The Real Housewives empire, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

However you define it, reality TV is a giant in the world of entertainment. From soap operas to game shows and the hazards of dating, it seems almost any genre can find a home in reality television. But how did we get here? How did this global phenomenon begin? In part one of this two-part series, special guest Anna Hossnieh joins Ben, Noel and Max to explore the evolution of unscripted programming -- and what it teaches us about humanity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 1296, Jack and Miles are joined by writer and host of Stuff They Don't Want You To Know and Ridiculous History, Ben Bowlin, to discuss… Coachella owners LOVE funding right wing extremist bullsh-t…, The Georgia Guidestones and more! Coachella owners LOVE funding right wing extremist bullsh-t… Just 27 Billionaires Have Spent $90 Million to Buy GOP Congress: Report The Georgia Guidestones LISTEN: Up and Away by ΣtellaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While it's a taboo subject in the modern day, it turns out people have been improvising ways to pleasure themselves since, well, the dawn of history. In the second part of this week's two-part takeover episode, Ben and Noel join Eli and Diana Banks, real-life spouses and creators of the hit podcast Ridiculous Romance, to discuss the strange, ridiculous (and at-times disturbing) history of sex toys across the planet. Heads-up, this one gets a little raunchy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

While it's a taboo subject in the modern day, it turns out people have been improvising ways to pleasure themselves since, well, the dawn of history. In this week's two-part takeover episode, Ben and Noel join Eli and Diana Banks, real-life spouses and creators of the hit podcast Ridiculous Romance, to discuss the strange, ridiculous (and at-times disturbing) history of sex toys across the planet. Heads-up, this one gets a little raunchy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com