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Who'd A Thunk It?

Who'd A Thunk It?

By Zeb

From Historical figures to new Technologies, "Who'd A Thunk It? " is just me presenting what I've learned after some light research on things I find fascinating, This is my adult Show-&-Tell.
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Smartass

Who'd A Thunk It?May 31, 2023

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Smartass

Smartass

Court Jesters, fools, and baffoons!
May 31, 202321:47
Halley's Comet

Halley's Comet

Halley's comet made people go bonkers in the past.
May 24, 202326:20
Income Taxes

Income Taxes

Recorded this one on my phone due to technical issues. Hope you enjoy
May 16, 202322:03
Unit 731

Unit 731

This episode is about Imperial Japan Unit 731's worst experiments. They are some of the most horrific war crimes ever committed.

Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2023/05/10/unit-731/


May 10, 202327:01
Unheard History

Unheard History

This week I'm having a hard time finding the motivation to dig deep into one topic... so I didn't. I've decided to share short little snippets of historical stories I've accumulated over the years. I hope you... enjoy.

Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2023/05/03/unheard-history/


May 03, 202322:37
Lake Bacon

Lake Bacon

April 12th, 1910, The New York Times wrote: "Lake cow bacon, made from the delicious hyacinth-fed hippopotamus of Louisiana's lily-fringed streams, should soon be obtainable from the Southern packing houses." It was not a joke. Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2023/04/26/lake-bacon/


Apr 26, 202327:13
Anchorage Parking Fairies

Anchorage Parking Fairies

A story about pair of sisters who lead a successful and peaceful protest at the top of the globe.

Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2023/04/19/anchorage-parking-fairies/

Apr 19, 202325:34
Ancient Computer

Ancient Computer

What was once thought to be a worthless hunk of bronze in a box found at the bottom of the sea is now regarded as one of the most expensive devices ever created in the ancient world.

Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2023/04/12/ancient-computer/


Apr 12, 202325:13
EMDR

EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy was initially developed in 1987, and today my wife's gonna talk about it!

Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2023/04/04/emdr/

Apr 05, 202329:07
JOHN PAUL JONES
Mar 29, 202323:49
Mr. Big

Mr. Big

In 2022, an Australian crime thriller movie based on the events surrounding Daniel Morcombe's murder and more so the investigation into his murderer was released titled The Stranger. It was written and directed by Thomas M. Wright. *WARNING this episode is full of SPOILERS*

Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2023/03/22/mr-big/


Mar 22, 202326:08
Doc Ellis and the No-No

Doc Ellis and the No-No

The thing that set's Doc Ellis's first and only no-hitter apart from the other 317 was that he was, as Doc puts it: "High as a Georgia Pine."

https://acunit.home.blog/2023/03/15/doc-ellis-and-the-no-no/


Mar 15, 202321:00
Space Poop

Space Poop

Episode #87 of this podcast titled "Where does our poop go?" examined where human waste ends up... down here on Earth. This episode I wanted to look into a question that randomly popped into my head the other day: "How do astronauts poop? Where does all of their bodily waste go?"

Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2023/03/08/space-poop/

Mar 08, 202329:53
JFK and the Coconut

JFK and the Coconut

If you ask someone on the street what the first thing they think of when you bring up JFK is, they will most certainly say his death... but the man lived a... colorful life. Today's episode is about one small story from his life before he ever became president of the Free world.

Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2023/03/01/jfk-and-the-coconut/

Mar 01, 202324:34
The Battle of Los Angeles

The Battle of Los Angeles

All it took to kick off a panic was a weather balloon.

Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2023/02/22/the-battle-of-los-angeles/


Feb 22, 202318:07
Gypsy

Gypsy

They were called "Gypsies" because Europeans mistakenly believed they came from Egypt. But Gypsies are actually an ethnic group called Roma (Romani or Romany), NOT to be confused with Romanians or the ancient Romans.

Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2023/02/15/gypsy/

Feb 15, 202324:40
Heavy Gustav

Heavy Gustav

Schwerer Gustav was the largest-calibre rifled weapon ever used in combat, and in terms of overall weight, the heaviest mobile artillery piece ever built. It fired the heaviest shells of any artillery piece, and it was referenced in Breaking Bad!

Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2023/02/08/heavy-gustav/

Feb 08, 202326:12
Unwillingly Kept Alive

Unwillingly Kept Alive

On the morning of September 30th, 1999, at Japan's Tokaimura nuclear power plant, and a preventable accident caused an unfathomable amount of suffering for Hisashi Ouchi. 

Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2023/01/25/unwillingly-kept-alive/

Jan 25, 202327:34
USS Texas

USS Texas

For the most part, water in boat=having a bad time. Well, there is one story from history that took this notion and flipped it on its head. The crazy sonz-a-bitches on the USS Texas during WW2 intentionally filled their vessel with water because it somehow helped them beat the Nazis!

Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2023/01/18/the-uss-texas/

Jan 18, 202318:50
Anniversary Episode 3

Anniversary Episode 3

For my 3rd Anniversary episode, we will be taking a look back on the past year, not just in what the Podcast has done, but what my wife and I have been through in our personal lives. This is a reflection on 2022.

Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2023/01/11/anniversary-episode-3/

Jan 11, 202321:18
Steel Grandpa

Steel Grandpa

Gustaf Håkansson applied to join in an endurance bicycle race in Sweden that spanned the entire country... his application was rejected because Gustaf was 66 years old.

Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2023/01/04/gustaf-hakansson/

Jan 04, 202316:10
Nuclear Fusion and Our Future

Nuclear Fusion and Our Future

Within the last month or so, the US National Ignition Facility in California conducted a nuclear fusion experiment. That is because if nuclear fusion can be replicated on earth at an industrial scale, it could provide virtually limitless clean, safe, and affordable energy to meet the world’s demand.

Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2022/12/21/nuclear-fusion-and-our-future/

Dec 21, 202226:04
Blanche Monnier

Blanche Monnier

Blanche Monnier's life story is tragic. There are two different stories surrounding her life one with a scary villain that did horrible things to her... and the true story that I find even more haunting. 

Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2022/12/14/blanche-monnier/

Dec 14, 202228:59
Impostor!

Impostor!

Among Us is an enjoyable social game that also reveals quite a lot about us humans and how we work together. 

Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2022/12/07/impostor/

Dec 07, 202227:28
Philly Bombed Itself

Philly Bombed Itself

May 19th of 1985 the Philadelphia Police dropped a bomb on a Philadelphian residential block. They let the fires blaze for over an hour and a half before allowing fire and rescue to respond.

Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2022/11/30/philly-bombed-itself/

Nov 30, 202217:58
Sports and Human History

Sports and Human History

I like sports. Hell, I even love sports. I don't memorize stats or even watch professional sports on a consistent basis, but I do have a deep appreciation for each game. Over the years I've heard tid bits of stories surrounding the history and origin of certain sports. So I decided to dig into that a little deeper and make a podcast episode about it.

 Blog: http://acunit.home.blog/?p=5059

Nov 24, 202230:33
Sea Monkeys: From the Moon to the KKK

Sea Monkeys: From the Moon to the KKK

Perhaps the most memorable thing about Sea Monkeys was how unremarkable they were and how that seemed to have taught an entire generation an important lesson: reality isn't nearly as spectacular as our dreams. 

Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2022/11/16/sea-monkeys-from-the-moon-to-the-kkk/

Nov 16, 202228:37
Giants of Old

Giants of Old

Giants, did they and do they still walk among us? 

Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2022/11/09/giants-of-old/

Nov 09, 202236:49
Blucifer

Blucifer

Traveling can be fun or it can be a nightmare... or both. But when arriving at Denver, Colorado via airplane, the gazes of travelers inevitably fall on a giant statue that not only appears as if it has trotted right out of a nightmare, but has a back story suggesting it is cursed. 

Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2022/11/02/blucifer/

Nov 02, 202220:39
Nightmare in Cambodia

Nightmare in Cambodia

What if I told you Wes Craven based his horror classic on real-life events? The real-life inspiration for this iconic horror film was a family that survived the Cambodian genocide of the 1970s.

Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2022/10/12/nightmare-in-cambodia/

Oct 12, 202220:59
Leif Erikson Day

Leif Erikson Day

About 500 years before Christopher Columbus crossed the ocean blue (1492), Erik the Red and Leif Erikson set out on the North Atlantic Ocean and started settlements on Greenland. Erik's son Leif went on to be the first European to reach the New World, a feat that was so difficult that he was seldom believed by his fellow man.

Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2022/10/05/leif-erikson-day/

Oct 05, 202239:53
Palisade Nevada

Palisade Nevada

The town of Palisade was known as the most dangerous and lawless town in America... but is now known as the world's first theme park! 

Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2022/09/28/palisade-nevada/

Sep 28, 202219:08
The Eggplant

The Eggplant

Tomoaki Hamatsu was manipulated and lied to in order to boost ratings of a Japanese Reality TV show. He is credited for hosting the first-ever video game live stream. He is in the Guinness book of world records. He has scaled Mount Everest. He is The Eggplant. 

The Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2022/09/21/the-eggplant/

Sep 21, 202223:26
The Caves Have Eyes

The Caves Have Eyes

This week's episode is about Sawney Bean and his clan of murderous incest cannibal family members.

Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2022/09/14/the-caves-have-eyes/

Sep 14, 202228:23
Mary Vincent Refused to Die

Mary Vincent Refused to Die

Mary Vincent is an artist and victims' advocate. She became known to the public after surviving a violent attack in which her arms were cut off while hitchhiking in 1978. Vincent has focused her adult life on her art, and she generally avoids the public spotlight.

Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2022/09/07/mary-vincent-refused-to-die/

Sep 07, 202221:50
The Worst Road Trip I Have Ever Taken

The Worst Road Trip I Have Ever Taken

This past weekend was one of my best friend's bachelor party that was supposed to be in Charleston SC. But the Best Man took all of our money for the mansion on the beach, booked a crappy shack 30+ minutes out of town, and snorted the $3,700 leftover... right up his now scabbed and scarred nose. 

Sorry for the interference... I think I need a new mic. 

Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2022/08/31/the-worst-road-trip-i-have-ever-taken/

Aug 31, 202229:09
MK-Ultra

MK-Ultra

MKULTRA was a sweeping CIA program investigating mind control and often using unknowing civilians as test subjects.

Blog:  https://acunit.home.blog/2022/08/24/mk-ultra/

Aug 24, 202229:32
Napoleon and his Tendon

Napoleon and his Tendon

Napoleon Bonaparte, later known by his regnal name Napoleon I, was a French military and political leader who rose to prominence during the French Revolution and led several successful campaigns during the Revolutionary Wars... and after his death, his "mummified tendon" went on a bizarre journey. 

Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2022/08/17/napoleons-schlong/

Aug 17, 202246:22
Dick Proenneke

Dick Proenneke

After surviving the Great Depression and World War II, Dick Proenneke ventured to Alaska in search of a simple life away from the world — and ended up staying there in a cabin he built by hand for the next three decades.

Blog:  https://acunit.home.blog/2022/08/10/dick-proenneke/

Aug 10, 202220:37
Quicksand

Quicksand

Quicksand isn't nearly as dangerous as all those old movies make it out to be... or is it?!

Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2022/08/03/quicksand/

Aug 03, 202230:40
Morse Code

Morse Code

Morse code is one of the most efficient forms of communication and has been the subject of some pivotal moments throughout history. 

Blog:  https://acunit.home.blog/2022/07/27/morse-code/

Jul 27, 202222:36
Flying Cephalopods

Flying Cephalopods

Squid can fly... deal with it.

Blog:  https://acunit.home.blog/2022/07/20/flying-cephalopods/

Jul 20, 202217:53
The Dyatlov Pass Incident

The Dyatlov Pass Incident

The Dyatlov Pass incident was about 9 hikers in the Soviet Union that tragically and mysteriously died in the Ural Mountains in February of 1959. The circumstances surrounding their deaths are horrifying. 

Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2022/07/13/the-dyatlov-pass-incident/

Jul 13, 202227:21
The Whisky War

The Whisky War

Episode #119 is about one of the greatest diplomatic resolutions to an international dispute in history. 

Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2022/07/06/the-whisky-war/

Jul 06, 202215:40
Let's Disappear

Let's Disappear

What would it take to disappear in today's society? How and why might someone pack up and say goodbye to everything they once knew?

Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2022/06/29/lets-disappear/

Jun 29, 202225:51
Spontaneous Human Combustion

Spontaneous Human Combustion

When I found out people catch on fire for no apparent reason it scared the sh*t out of me as a kid. 

Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2022/06/22/spontaneous-human-combustion/

Jun 22, 202225:18
The French Foreign Legion

The French Foreign Legion

The Legion is comprised of some badass fellas, but so are a lot of other military units around the world. The reason why the FFL is unique, the reason I decided to do a podcast episode on them, is how they recruit. 

Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2022/06/15/the-french-foreign-legion/

Jun 15, 202228:27
Evel Knievel

Evel Knievel

The world's greatest stuntman is the topic of this week's episode. Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2022/06/08/evel-knievel/

Jun 08, 202223:32
50 Shades of Blue

50 Shades of Blue

Contrary to what the title suggests, episode #114 is just about the different branches and departments of law enforcement within the USA. 

Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2022/06/01/50-shades-of-blue/

Jun 01, 202230:17
Benign Masochism

Benign Masochism

Popping pimples, eating spicy food, watching horror movies, and riding roller coasters are all things that people derive pleasure from via Benign Masochism.

Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2022/05/25/benign-masochism/

May 25, 202219:55
Thug Animals

Thug Animals

Animals you think of as cute are still just animals... doing animalistic things. 

Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2022/05/18/thug-animals/

May 18, 202216:43
Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl

The story of Roald Dahl goes beyond his authored works. His famous stories, like many other authors, are but the byproduct of his colorful life.

Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2022/05/11/roald-dahl/

May 11, 202232:45
Killer Priest!

Killer Priest!

This is the story of the only priest to have ever been executed on US soil.

Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2022/05/04/killer-priest/

May 04, 202216:40
Finders Keepers

Finders Keepers

What is the legality of Finder's Keepers? Whether it be buried treasure or a cool $4million in cash you found out in the woods, what should you do with it? 

Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2022/04/27/finder-keepers/

Apr 27, 202224:53
Lava Sharks and a Demon Rock

Lava Sharks and a Demon Rock

This week I will be covering topics that were sent to me by fans, two topics to be precise: Lava Sharks and a Demon Rock.

Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2022/04/20/lava-sharks-and-a-demon-rock/

Apr 20, 202211:40
Cats: Angels or Demons

Cats: Angels or Demons

People worshipped cats. I've known that since I was a kid. But there's more to it. 

Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2022/04/13/cats-angels-or-demons/

Apr 13, 202221:51
The Battle of Blair Mountain

The Battle of Blair Mountain

The largest uprising in United States history was between a community of coal miners and the companies that employed them.

Blog: http://acunit.home.blog/2022/04/06/the-battle-of-blair-mountain/

Apr 06, 202226:24
The Elephant's Foot

The Elephant's Foot

The largest mass of corium in the world ate through a concrete floor and is sitting in the basement of the Chernobyl reactor right now. If you spent minutes in the room with it you will most likely die.

Also, I added a new segment to the end of this episode so listen until the end or skip to the end if you want to hear that.

Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2022/03/30/the-elephants-foot/


Mar 30, 202222:18
Michael C Rockefeller

Michael C Rockefeller

With America's Prince lost in the jungle in the early 1960's the world was shocked. The rumors that followed were gruesome to say the least.

Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2022/03/23/michael-c-rockefeller/

Mar 23, 202222:55
The Jaws of Life

The Jaws of Life

Just 3 minutes to save a life. My dad actually was rescued by the Jaws of Life, pretty cool.

Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2022/03/16/the-jaws-of-life/

Mar 16, 202224:58
The Michelin Star Story

The Michelin Star Story

This week's episode is about the Michelin Star rating system for restaurants and why the most prestigous rating system for food is operated by a tire company.

Blog:  https://acunit.home.blog/2022/03/09/the-michelin-star-story/

Mar 09, 202217:25
Beer
Mar 02, 202229:18
Khutulun: Warrior Princess of the Moon

Khutulun: Warrior Princess of the Moon

Khutulun was Ghengis Kahn's great-great-granddaughter. And while history remembers her best for her relation to Ghengis Kahn, Khutulun the princess of 10,000 horses and pride and glory of the Mongol Horde was a force all her own. 

Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2022/02/23/khutulun-warrior-princess-of-the-moon/

Video: https://youtu.be/oPFiSB9YLDs

Feb 23, 202230:38
The Coca Cola Secret

The Coca Cola Secret

The Coca-Cola Company is one of, if not THE American Companies. Their history shows it and their secrets are intriguing. 

Blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2022/02/15/the-coca-cola-secret/

Feb 15, 202219:44
Capoeira

Capoeira

There is a spectacular style of martial arts that comes out of Brazil and I want to share what I have learned about it with you.

Blog version: https://acunit.home.blog/2022/02/09/capoeira/

Feb 09, 202222:15
MAKE MEAD

MAKE MEAD

Shannon and I talk about our mead making process and how you can make mead yourself!

Blog: http://acunit.home.blog/2022/02/02/make-mead/

Feb 03, 202228:07
Lobster Boy

Lobster Boy

This week's episode is of a strange and dark story. It is a true story that will elicit both intrigue and horror. And I might have applied some inappropriate humor to the tale.

Also for the recommendation segment: ROCK AND STONE!

Blog Post: https://acunit.home.blog/2022/01/26/lobster-boy/

Jan 26, 202219:38
Hawaiian Pizza

Hawaiian Pizza

Hawaiian pizza was invented in Canada by a Greek immigrant, who was inspired by Chinese food to put a South American ingredient on an Italian dish, that went on to be most popular in Australia.

Written version: https://acunit.home.blog/2022/01/19/hawaiian-pizza/

Jan 19, 202212:56
DART, Webb, and Other STEM Updates

DART, Webb, and Other STEM Updates

The world's progress in STEM endeavors hasn't stopped. We as humans are still blazing forward towards discovering the answers to the Universe's secrets.

blog: https://acunit.home.blog/2022/01/12/dart-webb-and-other-stem-updates/

Jan 12, 202227:46
Anniversary Episode 2

Anniversary Episode 2

In this episode, I take a look back at another year of podcasting. 

Jan 05, 202210:35
Grigori Rasputin

Grigori Rasputin

I've known of Rasputin ever since I saw the Hellboy movie back in 2004. But that was a comic book version of a real-life person. This episode delves into one of the most eccentric figures to come out of 19th century Russia. 

Blog post: http://acunit.home.blog/2021/12/29/rasputin/

Jan 05, 202225:11
Bounty Hunting

Bounty Hunting

The history of, modern practice, and some of the biggest names to ever be bounty hunters. BLOG: https://acunit.home.blog/2021/12/22/bounty-hunting/

Dec 22, 202127:31
The Blood Countess

The Blood Countess

Hungary's first known serial killer was a sick and twisted one. Accompanying Blog Post: http://acunit.home.blog/2021/12/15/the-blood-countess/

Dec 15, 202125:47
Xenobots: Robots that Reproduce

Xenobots: Robots that Reproduce

Programmed cells from the embryos of an African clawed frog were told to do simple things like spin in a circle and go forward. Scientist were elated when they succeeded, and shocked when their programmed cell clusters started to reproduce. 

Accompanying Blog Post: https://acunit.home.blog/2021/12/08/xenobots-first-living-robots/

Dec 08, 202122:30
James Webb Space Telescope

James Webb Space Telescope

Space exploration really tickles all of my fancies. Learning about what is out there in the final frontier of space... it just matters. With the James Webb Space Telescope: It is time for humanity to dredge up a few more of the universe's secrets and put them on display for the world to see!

Accompanying Blog Post: https://acunit.home.blog/2021/12/01/james-webb-space-telescope/

Dec 01, 202118:38
Where does our Poop go?

Where does our Poop go?

For this episode, we are going to be tackling a question I've had since I was potty trained at the age of 2: What Happens to Our Poop?
Nov 24, 202120:24
That Thing That Happened in Erfurt

That Thing That Happened in Erfurt

I purposefully made this episode's title super non-descriptive on purpose. I want to see if you Who'd a Thunkers can guess what happened in Erfurt. No cheating now.

Blog Post: https://acunit.home.blog/2021/11/17/that-thing-that-happened-in-erfurt/

Nov 17, 202113:49
Queen of the Pirates

Queen of the Pirates

Madame Zheng was a badass woman of the South China Sea.

Blog Post: https://acunit.home.blog/2021/11/10/queen-of-the-pirates/

Nov 10, 202123:31
Cowboy Amongst Thieves

Cowboy Amongst Thieves

Ralph Lamb was a cowboy Sheriff straight out of a John Wayne western movie except he was enforcing the law in 20th century Las Vegas.

Blog Post: https://acunit.home.blog/2021/11/03/cowboy-amongst-thieves/

Nov 03, 202126:45
The Russian Sleep Experiment

The Russian Sleep Experiment

I'll read the viral story horror story from 2010 and go into what truth lies behind it. 

Blog Post: https://acunit.home.blog/2021/10/27/russian-sleep-experiment/

Oct 27, 202122:45
Operation Wandering Souls

Operation Wandering Souls

During the Vietnam War psychological warfare was used, and it is terrifying.

Accompanying Blog Post: https://acunit.home.blog/2021/10/20/operation-wandering-souls/

Oct 20, 202124:06
The Beautiful Ones

The Beautiful Ones

Rape, Murder, and Cannibalistic Feasts are what these unlucky rodents created for themselves in their dystopian enclosure. This is the Universe 25 Experiment.

Accompanying Blog Post: https://acunit.home.blog/2021/10/14/the-beautiful-ones/

Oct 14, 202128:04
The Dead of Lake Nyos

The Dead of Lake Nyos

You've heard of natural disasters like earthquakes, tsunamis, forest fires, volcanoes, hurricanes, and landslides and how lethal each of them can be. But what if I told you Lakes could kill?

Accompanying Blog post: https://acunit.home.blog/2021/10/06/the-dead-of-lake-nyos/

Oct 07, 202113:48
Hydrogen Cars

Hydrogen Cars

Most cars take gas, Teslas take electricity, but did you know some cars run on Hydrogen?

Sep 30, 202126:02
Bobby Pearce: A Different Kind of Hero

Bobby Pearce: A Different Kind of Hero

Bobby didn't rescue orphans from a burning building or anything like that. But he is a hero nonetheless. Find out why. Give this episode a listen. 

Sep 23, 202117:06
The Savior: Shavarsh Karapetyan

The Savior: Shavarsh Karapetyan

Armenian world champion finswimmer Shavarsh Karapetyan is a true hero. 

Accompanying Blog Post: https://acunit.home.blog/2021/09/16/the-savior-shavarsh-karapetyan/

Sep 16, 202117:05
Explosives

Explosives

This is the 76th Episode of Who'd a Thunk It? and it is all about explosives!

Accompanying blog post: https://acunit.home.blog/2021/09/09/explosives/

Sep 09, 202128:20
Cocaine Hippos

Cocaine Hippos

They are called cocaine hippos because of their origins... not because they do cocaine. 

Accompanying Blog Post: https://acunit.home.blog/2021/09/02/cocaine-hippos/

Sep 02, 202121:33
Japan Cow

Japan Cow

Have you ever heard of Wagyu beef? Well, it seems amazing and expensive. Wagyu translates to Japanese Cow. 

Accompanying Blog Post: https://acunit.home.blog/2021/08/26/japan-cow/

Aug 26, 202124:60
Whoever Dies with the Most Stuff Wins

Whoever Dies with the Most Stuff Wins

This episode is about a guy from Western Africa in the 14th Century named Musa.

Accompanying Blog Post: https://acunit.home.blog/2021/08/19/whoever-dies-with-the-most-stuff-wins/

Aug 19, 202120:43
The Confederados

The Confederados

This episode is about a little city in Brazil called Americana. 

Accompanying Blog Post: https://acunit.home.blog/2021/08/12/the-confederados/

Aug 12, 202118:44
What's with the Powdered Wigs?

What's with the Powdered Wigs?

They look ridiculous, made your head sweaty, and I would imagine they are irritatingly itchy. So... what's with the Powdered Wigs?

Accompanying blog post: http://acunit.home.blog/2021/08/05/whats-with-the-powdered-wigs/

Aug 05, 202122:12
Britain's High Court Repo Men

Britain's High Court Repo Men

I like to watch a little-known British reality TV show called Can't Pay We'll Take It Away. this episode is all about that show and how absurd it seems to a Yank like myself. 

Accompanying blog post: https://acunit.home.blog/2021/07/29/britains-high-court-repo-men/

Jul 29, 202118:51
The IceCraft Carrier

The IceCraft Carrier

This is another World War 2 episode about what would have been the largest and most unorthodox sea vessels ever created. 

Accompanying blog post: https://acunit.home.blog/2021/07/22/icecraft-carrier/

Jul 22, 202114:22
Clear Channel: Why Radio Sucks

Clear Channel: Why Radio Sucks

When I was in undergrad at Slippery Rock University my history in broadcasting professor dedicated an entire class to learning about the decline of the American Radio medium. 

Accompanying blog post: https://acunit.home.blog/2021/07/15/clear-channel-why-radio-sucks/

Jul 15, 202116:31
Pigeons & People

Pigeons & People

Other titles I thought to use for this episode were Missile Guiding Pigeons and Superstitious Pigeons, but I decided to pick the most boring title. 

Accomanying Blog Post: https://acunit.home.blog/2021/06/24/pigeons-and-people/

Jun 24, 202116:13
Electric Scooters EVERYWHERE

Electric Scooters EVERYWHERE

Where did they come from and what do they want?

Accompanying Blog Post: https://acunit.home.blog/2021/06/16/electric-scooters-everywhere/

Jun 17, 202116:01
ACHOO
Jun 10, 202113:10
My Mother & Microwaves

My Mother & Microwaves

This episode is about microwave ovens and the fears that some people harbor towards them... like my mother.

Accompanying Blog Post: https://acunit.home.blog/2021/06/03/my-mother-and-microwaves/

Jun 03, 202119:45
Lawn Darts: Weapons of War

Lawn Darts: Weapons of War

This episode is about the lawn game from the 80's quickly fading from our collective memories. 

Blog Post: https://acunit.home.blog/2021/05/27/lawn-darts/

May 27, 202113:30
The Nazi Hunting Wizard

The Nazi Hunting Wizard

To me and my generation, he was the Sith Lord Count Dooku from Star Wars and the Evil Wizard Saruman from Lord of the Rings. It turns out his real-life story was much more legendary than either of those fictional characters combined. This episode is about Sir Christopher Frank Tarantini Lee.

Accompanying Blog Post: https://acunit.home.blog/2021/05/20/the-nazi-hunting-wizard/

YouTube: https://youtu.be/5zI4z4hwN7k

May 19, 202121:50
dEEPfAKE

dEEPfAKE

Technology: Whether it be a hammer or auto-learning visual computer AI, humans will find a way to use it to both improve society and to create chaos within it. 

Accompanying Blog post: https://acunit.home.blog/2021/05/12/deepfake/

May 12, 202119:23
Cult of
May 06, 202112:28
Road Trippin'

Road Trippin'

This episode is about one of my favorite pastimes and I make an announcement that affects the podcast as a whole. 

Accompanying Blog Post: https://acunit.home.blog/2021/04/29/road-trippin/


Apr 29, 202112:09
Smalls

Smalls

A story worth telling about a man with GRIT during the Civil War.

I share a very real and very embarrassing fact I found out about myself whilst researching this one.

Accompanying Blog post: https://acunit.home.blog/2021/04/21/smalls/

Apr 22, 202115:49
Mukbang

Mukbang

This Korean trend of eating lots of delicious food is bizarre... and oddly satisfying to watch. 

Special guest: Shannon!

Accompanying Blog post: http://acunit.home.blog/2021/04/15/mukbang/

Apr 15, 202115:48
The Cemetery Angel

The Cemetery Angel

This episode is a story of compassion. 

Accompanying blog post: https://acunit.home.blog/2021/04/08/the-cemetery-angel/

Apr 08, 202108:16
Der Kluge Hans

Der Kluge Hans

This episode is about a horse of course!

Apr 01, 202112:32
Silent Winged Flying Coffins

Silent Winged Flying Coffins

I'm convinced the men who volunteered to get into these gliders of WW2were nutcases. 

Accompanying Blog Post: http://acunit.home.blog/?p=1586

Mar 25, 202114:15
Behind Josey Wales

Behind Josey Wales

The story behind one of my favorite westerns begs one of my favorite ethical questions: can you separate the art from the artist?

Accompanying blog post: http://acunit.home.blog/?p=1605

Mar 18, 202113:55
Helmet Graffiti of the Vietnam War
Mar 12, 202113:28
Revered... Inaccurately

Revered... Inaccurately

Paul Revere's midnight ride was a colorful lie.

The more detailed version is on the accompanying blog post: https://acunit.home.blog/2021/03/04/inaccurately-revered/

Mar 04, 202111:10
NASCAR and American History

NASCAR and American History

NASCAR isn't a topic you would ever catch me discussing until I created this episode. This episode is dedicated to my friend Velcro.

Accompanying Blog Post: https://acunit.home.blog/2021/02/25/nascar/

Feb 25, 202116:46
LoFi: Music's Blank Canvas

LoFi: Music's Blank Canvas

LoFi, I like it playing in the background almost all the time.

Feb 19, 202112:16
Hodge Podge of Ideas

Hodge Podge of Ideas

Listen to me go through the rejected concepts I chose not to use for a full-length episode, but are still fun to ponder. 

Here is the accompanying Blog Post with tons of visual aids and videos: http://acunit.home.blog/2021/02/11/hodge-podge-of-ideas/

Feb 11, 202114:45
Living Together: Symbiotic Relationships
Feb 04, 202114:05
The Great Green Wall
Feb 04, 202113:20
Human VS Robot
Jan 21, 202109:25
Falun Gong: The Cult You Should Be Watching Part 2
Jan 14, 202118:32
Falun Gong: The Cult You Should Be Watching

Falun Gong: The Cult You Should Be Watching

This Cult in direct opposition to the Chinese Communist Party, and for good reason. But make no mistake, they are no ally to democracy. 

http://acunit.home.blog/?p=1275

Jan 07, 202119:47
Anniversary Episode 1

Anniversary Episode 1

Looking back on my first year of podcasting. I started Who'd a Thunk It in January of 2020... a lot has changed. 

Dec 31, 202015:04
Trash Bandits: The Second Half
Dec 24, 202032:44
Trash Bandits: The First Half

Trash Bandits: The First Half

For Christmas this year I decided to read a story I wrote for my Nen back in 2019. It is about a group of raccoons and their decisions to survive off of a human family in the Appalachian mountains. In this episode, I read the first 3 parts of the story. Tune in next week for the rest. 

Dec 17, 202026:06
Tarrare: Gluttony Incarnate

Tarrare: Gluttony Incarnate

In the 18th century there lived a French man who's appetite was so fierce, it was disgusting. Here is a link to the accompanying blog post: http://acunit.home.blog/2020/12/10/tarrare-gluttony-incarnate/

Dec 10, 202022:23
The Winter War & the White Death

The Winter War & the White Death

Similar to the episode I did on Jim Thorpe, this week's episode is going to be on a specific person from history. But instead of one of the most influential athletes of the 20th Century... this episode is about Simo Häyhä, the deadliest sniper of the 20th Century.

Nov 26, 202026:29
If they Breathe, They can Buy

If they Breathe, They can Buy

Multi-Level Marketing is the business model responsible for tearing communities apart. They are the reason your distant relatives and old high school classmates message you: "Want to boost your monthly income? Don't miss out on this 1-time opportunity!"

Nov 19, 202021:20
You Won the Lottery! … Now What?

You Won the Lottery! … Now What?

We all like to daydream about what we would do with an enormous jackpot, but have you ever thought about what you would have to practically do if you won? It isn't just as easy as collecting your winnings and enjoying the rest of your life. 

Nov 12, 202017:04
Breathing Liquid

Breathing Liquid

For 9 months of our lives we all exist without air. Since the 1960's scientist have been trying to figure out how we humans could possibly breath liquid later in life as well, turning Science Fiction in to Reality.

Nov 05, 202018:43
The Ghost & the Darkness

The Ghost & the Darkness

After centuries of dying slaves being tossed in to the African brush along the Mombasa slave route are abruptly stopped, the British government sends in thousands of engineers to construct a rail road. This perfect storm caused 2 particular apex predators to prey on unprecedented numbers of humans at the turn of the 20th century. This is the true story of a natural horror.
Oct 29, 202018:07
FRIGHTFEST 2020

FRIGHTFEST 2020

This is a variety episode about why I love Halloween, what horror movies I find worth watching, and a couple terrifying facts about our reality.

Oct 22, 202015:55
Pennsylvania Folklore: Part 3 - The Wilson Siblings

Pennsylvania Folklore: Part 3 - The Wilson Siblings

The Wilson Siblings of Chester County is an old Pennsylvania Tragedy. 

Oct 15, 202017:21
Pennsylvania Folk Lore: Part 2 - The Philadelphia Experiment

Pennsylvania Folk Lore: Part 2 - The Philadelphia Experiment

In the 2nd ever WHO'D A THUNK IT FRIGHTFEST I explore the city of Brotherly Love having a conspiracy theory that dates back World War 2 that involves mangled bodies, apparent suicide, and much more.
Oct 08, 202009:27
Pennsylvania Folklore: Part 1

Pennsylvania Folklore: Part 1

The first ever WHO'D A THUNK IT FRIGHTFEST episode features a series of short stories surrounding the Keystone state.

Oct 01, 202012:26
ButterBean: King of the Four Rounders

ButterBean: King of the Four Rounders

The man with the atomic fists!

Sep 24, 202012:09
What do you want to be when you grow up?

What do you want to be when you grow up?

Was your childhood filled with dreams of working in customer service? No? ... me neither. 

Sep 17, 202009:34
Connecting Rainbows

Connecting Rainbows

Why are we here?... IDK, but music is one of the things that makes me glad that we are. This episode is about Rainbow Connection and other songs like it. The songs that bring forth that genuine smile in people. 

Sep 10, 202008:48
What is the oldest living thing?

What is the oldest living thing?

Can you guess what the oldest living thing is on our planet?

Sep 03, 202020:29
Japan's Inked Past

Japan's Inked Past

How do you make sure your entire society is aware of individual's criminal record before the information age? Why not tattoo it right on their forehead for all to see! Japan's history with the art of tattooing is... fascinatingly complicated.

Sep 03, 202017:26
Zoroastrianism

Zoroastrianism

This 3,500 year old religion is what provided the societal frame work for the Persian Empires, and influenced the Monotheistic religions that dominate the world today.
Aug 04, 202020:07
Bonus Episode: A Credit to Learning

Bonus Episode: A Credit to Learning

For a Bonus Episode, I thought I would shine a light on the content creators who inspired me to create Who'd a Thunk it? And be sure to wait until the very end to hear a cameo from a very special guest.
Instagram: zebsmash
Jul 20, 202008:51
Drupka Kunley: A Divine Madman

Drupka Kunley: A Divine Madman

Drupka Kunley was a 15th century Yogi who brought enlightenment to women with his legendary phallus that the people called the "Thunderbolt of Flaming Wisdom." In return he asked to be paid in booze... I kid you not. Welcome to Bhutan. 

Jul 20, 202014:10
Sleep

Sleep

ZzzzZzzzZzzz

Jun 30, 202010:11
LA Riots

LA Riots

The city of Los Angeles California in the early 1990's experienced a cultural divide like nothing the country had seen in modern times. Now it is happening again. 

Jun 07, 202009:59
North Sentinel Island

North Sentinel Island

In the Bay of Bengal lays an Island that is 23 square miles of Lethal Mystery.

May 28, 202017:16
Whiskey

Whiskey

Whiskey, Nectar of the gods.

May 21, 202011:46
Jim Thorpe

Jim Thorpe

Jim Thorpe was a Legendary Athlete and the first Native American to win an Olympic Gold Medal. 

May 14, 202014:23
Chemtrails

Chemtrails

What are those white lines in the sky and why are some people so freaked out by them?

May 07, 202011:44
Corporal Wojtek

Corporal Wojtek

This beer chugging, cigarette smoking Corporal served in the 22nd Artillery Supply Company of the Polish II Corps during World War 2. He was a Syrian Brown Bear.

Apr 30, 202009:33
The Durable Iron Mike Malloy

The Durable Iron Mike Malloy

An Irish immigrant living in New York City during the Great Depression and Prohibition is the target of 5 desperate men known as the Murder Trust. 

Apr 23, 202015:16
Memento Mori

Memento Mori

This morbid phrase from ancient Rome has evolved into a motivational tool for people all over the globe... and it is also one of my Tattoos!

Apr 17, 202009:55
Trademark, Patent, or Copyright?

Trademark, Patent, or Copyright?

What is the difference between a Trademark, a Patent, and Copyright? Learn about intellectual property law on this episode, and listen for a legal surprise at the end :)

Apr 09, 202014:03
Darth Bane: Part One

Darth Bane: Part One

One Thousand years before Luke Skywalker Destroyed the Death Star, the Galaxy was being torn apart by a war between the Jedi's Republic and the Sith's Brotherhood of Darkness. Neither side could have predicted what would happen when Darth Bane joined the fight.

 *SPOILER ALERT*

Apr 02, 202013:59
Sacred Band of Thebes
Mar 26, 202015:14
The Monk and the Finger

The Monk and the Finger

In the shortest episode yet, I read a story I wrote for my blog a few years ago. 

Mar 20, 202006:31
10 Cent Beer Night: An Almost Tragedy

10 Cent Beer Night: An Almost Tragedy

The Cleveland Indians Baseball team tried a promotion stunt of offering 12oz Stroh's Beer at just 10 cents a pop, because it's Ohio.
Mar 12, 202016:53
Fried Chicken and the KKK: A Conspiracy Theory

Fried Chicken and the KKK: A Conspiracy Theory

Fried Chicken Chains thought to be sterilizing African American men due to influence by the Klu Klux Klan 

Mar 05, 202016:19
Galapagos Goat Wars

Galapagos Goat Wars

Man introduces goats to islands - Goats eat everything on the islands - The Islands' other species start to starve - Man sets out to eradicate all goats on the island

Feb 28, 202018:04
The Great Emu Wars

The Great Emu Wars

In the 1930's the Australian Government decided to wage war against one of the continent's most exotic species indigenous to the land. Learn why and who won on this episode about THE GREAT EMU WARS!
Feb 21, 202019:19
Cogito Ergo Sum

Cogito Ergo Sum

Cogito, ergo sum is a Latin philosophical proposition by René Descartes, a 17th Century French Philosopher. It is usually translated into English as "I think, therefore I am," an empowering idea in the extreme.
Feb 13, 202012:28
The Truman Show Delusion

The Truman Show Delusion

In 1998 Jim Carrey starred in a movie that convinced some people they were the star of their very own Reality TV Show. More than just a movie, the Truman Show Delusion is now something being discussed during Psychiatrist appointments.
Feb 07, 202026:12
Comic Books: The Incredible Hulk

Comic Books: The Incredible Hulk

Episode 2 is all about Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's comic book character The Incredible HULK!
Jan 31, 202042:20
The Baron Roman von Ungern-Sternberg

The Baron Roman von Ungern-Sternberg

The Baron Roman Ungern-Sternberg is one of my favorite characters of the 20th Century. Involved in 3 separate major wars, the Baron fought for the Russians, conquered the Mongolian capital, and was shrouded in mystery. He is known by some as the last Kahn of Mongolia, a reincarnated God of War, and blessed by the Dalai Lama as a patron Saint of War.
Jan 24, 202036:06