Disclaimer: We are three inebriated dudes talking about history. This is neither a classroom, nor are we professional comedians. We may make a mistake or two, and many more bad jokes, but it's all for fun. Enjoy, or don't - we'll be here anyway. Cheers. PS: Marjorie Taylor Green doesn't do pullups, she kips. PPS: Ayn Rand lived on Welfare.
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This week we begin a talk about the notorious, the infamous, original head of the FBI - J. Edgar Hoover. We also discuss morons that Ryan works with, slacks, and more, enjoy!
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This week we talk about The Public Universal Friend, an American preacher who started their career after a severe illness, near-death experience, and reanimation as a genderless evangelist with a really cool name. Oh, and they also are technically the founder of the first religious movement in America - the "Society of Universal Friends." We also d…
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Sorry for the time away - convention season! This week, we discuss Discontinued Olympic Sports. Ah yes, the roar of the crowd as a polo player whacks the ball with a giant mallet. The hush that descends As the tug-of-war between France and Venezuela commences. Enjoy?
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The Gold Rush and Soapy Smith
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This week we're talking the Klondike gold rush and a real varmint gangster, Soapy Smith. We also discuss current events regarding the geriatric executive branch, digging in Tallahassee and more, enjoy!
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This week we conclude our longwinded, distracted, foray into the failed Operation Mongoose with an examination of the "Greatest Hits" from the "Hits." We also discuss cigars, Chinese Buick popularity, and more..enjoy!
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This week on the Troika we continue our odd cadence of interrupting Steve while he tries to keep relaying the events of Operation Mongoose. Looks like a three part episode is on the horizon, which is good because we haven't even gotten to the good part. We also dig into various other topics that I am too tired to recall, enjoy!…
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This week on the Troika we begin to discuss Operation Mongoose, or the baffling series of hijinks pulled against Cuba by the US CIA. We also discuss renaissance fairs, quinceaneras and more, enjoy!
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This week we talk about the psychopath of Mongolia, the Bloody Baron, Roman von Ungern-Sternberg. We also discuss steak elitists, Publix prices, and the usual dross. Enjoy!
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This week on the Troika we discuss various theories, personalities and "researchers" who think we were visited by aliens in the ancient past. We also discuss grown up topics like you would find on the exceptionally important website, Quora. Enjoy! (Or find a better podcast, on Quora.)
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The Knights Templar - Part 2
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This week we get into the fun stories about the Templars, like curses and the bloodline of Christ and how they bought ganja. Enjoy! (Now with Discord soundboard)
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The Knights Templar - Part 1
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This week we discuss the Knights Templar, an ancient order of bankers who angered the pope and lost quite a few wars. Wait, no, that's not right. An order of militant catholics who crusaded to find Jesus's lost socks. Wait. Just listen, I guess I will too and I was there! Enjoy!
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This week on the Troika we non-sequitur our way through an actual telling of various animal trials of history. And by trials, we mean everything from actual court trials to...oh, that poor elephant. I'm sad now, enjoy.
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This week we discuss the German stage/con artist, Adele Spitzeder. We also discuss Bavarian Cream Donuts, what ears do, and Altoona Hotel Pizza, enjoy. Unless you're Neal Degrasse Tyson, then get out of here Neal! Stop stripping my myths bare!
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This week brings us the conclusion of our investigation into Malcolm X and his untimely end. We also discuss North Sentinel Island, Shamrock Shakes, we soapbox and more, enjoy?
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This week we begin a multi-part episode (we have no idea how many, Steve never tells us head of time, could be two, could be fifty) about Malcolm X, one of the most prominent and vocal figures in the civil rights movement of the United States. We also discuss jail stuff, the other Steve and Ryan bloviate about random topics as usual and more, enjoy…
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This week the Troika discuss the British Psychic researcher and investigator of fraudulent mediums and hucksters, Harry Price. We also discuss Taylor Swift, the other Steve talks way too much for some reason, and more. Enjoy.
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The Assassination of RFK Sr.
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This week on the Troika we discuss the assassination of RFK Sr, his assassin Sirhan Sirhan, and comedy central playing the same movie over and over back in the late 90s, early 00's. Enjoy
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Welcome back - sorry for the delay of our completely free "three dudes talking" podcast, Ryan apparently has a JOB. This week we discuss The Lufthansa Heist, the criminal operation most notably portrayed in the movie "Goodfellas." We also discuss the lack of USB in 1978, the Mafia weaponizing cancer, and more. Enjoy? Tu capcisci?…
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This week we discuss Travis Walton. However, all references are about Travis Walton, in Minecraft, for legal reasons. We also discuss how heavy amphetamine use combined with LSD and lost sleep possibly makes people think they were abducted by aliens and Joey Diaz comes up again. Enjoy.
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Merry Holidaytidemas to you and yours. This week we discuss The Christmas Revolution, also known as the Romanian Revolution and the downfall of Nicolae Ceaușescu, a man who was never a good boy for Santa(to put it...lightly.) Enjoy!
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Nikita Khrushchev - Part 3 (final)
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This week we conclude our foray into Nikki-baby, we also discuss Hungarian words, dinnertime arguments, seatbelt importance and more, enjoy!
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On this week the Troika continue their investigation into Nikita Khruschev. We also discuss McDonalds Big Breakfast techniques, wine distribution at mass in Mass, and so on. Enjoy...
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This week we begin our talk about the former premier of the Soviet Union, Nikita Khrushchev. We also discuss strange Pepsi formulations, do a poor job all around of pronouncing Russian last names and more, enjoy!
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This week the Troika continue with the ghostly themes and explore The Bell Witch. We also dive into hard Mountain Dew and the leering eyes of public judgement, DMX, and more. Happy Halloween!
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BOO! Let's kick off October and talk about ghosts and demons! This week we discuss Ed and Lorraine Warren, who were either extremely good at detecting demons and ghosts, or, charlatans grifting for a buck. It's a thin line between the two, honestly. We also discuss ghost pierogis, frightening Raggedy Ann doll's and more. Enjoy.…
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On this week of the Troika we discuss the Luddites, who are much more interesting than our stereotypes of them. We also discuss Andy Rooner, insane medicinal side effects, candlepin bowling and more. Enjoy!!@!@@?
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This week we discuss the Fenian Raids, whereby the Fenian Brotherhood attacked Canada to free Ireland from Britain...or probably not that, but I have trouble paying attention. We also discuss Smashmouth, M1 Garand clip ejections sounds, and the Potato "famine" (read: forced starvation, RIP Sinead.) Enjoy?…
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Salomon August Andrée - Part 2
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This week on the Troika we conclude the life and times of Salomon August Andrée, a great balloon buffoon. We also discuss allergies and the associated medicines available, Milwaukee's best, and Miss Cleo. Enjoy?!?!?
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Salomon August Andrée - Part 1
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This week we discuss Salomon August Andrée, a Swedish engineer, physicist, aeronaut and polar explorer who had crazy ideas about balloons and where to take them. We also discuss homing pigeons, being on time, and more. Enjoy?
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This week the Troika discuss Williams Adams, a.k.a: Miura Anjin, the first Englishman to reach Japan/possibly the first Weeaboo. We also discuss Erasmus, "figuring," alternatives to starvation on a ship and so much more. Enjoy!
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Financial Prophetic Movements
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Welcome back, on this week the Troika discuss Financial Prophetic Movements. We also discuss forex, ADHD medications, and so much more. Enjoy.
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On this week the Troika finish our foray in UFO Disclosure...for now. We also discuss Bigfoot, Antivenom treatment costs, Bidet's and Texas de Brazil. Enjoy
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On this week we begin our foray into UFO Disclosure all while trying to keep Steve awake and alert because, full disclosure, he had a few. We also discuss pothole repair, Rob Schneider's demise, how to do impressions, and Macho Man makes another appearance. Enjoy.
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In this episode of the Troika we conclude our dive into movie mogul Jack L. Warner. We also discuss Baja blast, Porky Pig, the fact that most of us would be Tom Brady behind that offensive line, and so on. Enjoy!
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Episode 100! This week on the Troika we discuss the infamous film executive Jack L. Warner. We also discuss Ozempic, The Barbarian Brothers vs. the Bash Brothers, Youngstown toughness and more. Enjoy.
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German POWs in the US during WW2
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This week the Troika discuss German Prisoner's of War in America during WW2. We also delve into driving distance in the US vs. Europe, Tallahassee, Liverwurst and more. Enjoy.
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This week the Troika discuss Charles Ponzi, who made a scheme. We also discuss mayonnaise crimes, cash advances and collect calls, enjoy!
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This week the Troika discuss Tecumseh, the Native American Shawnee war chief who valiantly resisted the expansion into Native lands. We also discuss San Marzano tomatoes, Midjourney Tecumseh, the fact that there is a McDonalds on every Route 27 (prove me wrong,) and once again, the zergling rush in Starcraft. Enjoy!…
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This week we speak of the Russian Military Commander, Semyon Budyonny. We'll try to make his name easier to pronounce but we can't promise anything. We also discuss his involvement in the Protoss Dragoons, Zero Mostel being the best Tevye, and a bunch of other pseudo-related stuff. Enjoy.
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In this episode we discuss the Spanish explorer, Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca. We also discuss Steve's history-class troubles, lisp too much even for Castilian, and more. Enjoy!
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This week on the Troika we discuss a few ideas crazy people have about life in the solar system, especially on Mars and the moon. We also discuss crocs, Target online shopping, and more. Enjoy!
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This week on the Troika we discuss John of Leiden, also known as Johan Bagels-soon, a Dutch anabaptist leader involved in the Munster Rebellion. We also discuss Ryan's weed hubris and how it related to Ja-Rule / 50 cent, Muenster cheese, John Hamm and more, enjoy!
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No, not the losers, but real, actual, completely mythological giants. Literal, mythical giants. We talk about giants this week on the Troika, along with Paulie Shore movie ratings, Tom Delonge's questionable investments, and so on. Enjoy..
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The Mountain Meadows Massacre
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This week we discuss this one time when the Mormons literally (yes, literally) murdered a group of people and got away with it. We also talk about Mayonnaise, the shadiness of TV rehab outfits, and flipping our Vette. Enjoy.
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Napoleon Hill, Norman Vincent Peale: The Grifting Power of Positive Thinking
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This week we discuss Napoleon Hill and Normal Vincent Peale, two masters of grifting "positive thinking." We also discuss Elon Musk's meat cage, Pound Virginia, and "The Other Steve" takes almost the full two hours to elaborate on a "bad chiropractor" analogy. Enjoy? Enjoy.
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Happy Hondadays! This week we discuss a bizarre incident involving your Dad's favorite lonely sippin' slop: Eggnog. Turns out some rather historically important figures in our nations history were involved in quite the kerfuffle and it's all thanks to the Eggnog, and rum, and whiskey, and you get the idea. Also most of them were just bad people, wh…
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Failed Political Assassinations
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This week on the Troika we discuss failed political assassinations, which is a good way to close out the two parts on a highly successful political assassination. We also discuss soccer, Jesse Ventura, Issac Asimov's sideburns and more, enjoy!
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JFK Assassination Conspiracies - Part 2
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This week on the Troika we conclude our JFK assassination conspiracies with a laundry list of potential ways it could have gone done. We're still not sure, but we all have our personal favorites. We also discuss Fast and the Furious PT Boats, The Vietnam war firehose, and r/grassyknoll - enjoy!
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JFK Assassination Conspiracies - Part 1
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TRIGGER WARNING: graphic detail of JFK's death is provided in this episode. In this episode of the Troika, we began an examination of the JFK assassination and the numerous resulting conspiracy theories still floating around to this day. We also discuss Lil' Wayne and Dad Jokes, Tony Satriale's and more. Enjoy!…
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Happy Halloween everyone! This week the Troika discuss Halloween's origins, as well as it's lesser-known cousin, Devil's/Mischief night! We also discuss the most frightening thing possible to do on Halloween: visit Detroit! Enjoy!
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