The hosts discuss historical incidents like a wedding interrupted by police and a judge caught using a penis pump. They also delve into humorous topics like fat men in history, dubious medical claims, and New York City experiences with guest Dave Hill.
Tragic story of William Graham confessing bigamy to his new wife leading to his fatal decision.
Mystery surrounds Nelson Grand Champ's train shooting incident despite assault charges.
Altercation in Old Turkla Saloon results in minor injuries with intervention from Night Chief O'Brien.
Deep dives
Man Dies After Confessing to Bigamy and Swallows Chemical
William Graham tragically ended his life after confessing to his new bride, within 12 hours of their wedding, that he had another wife. Overwhelmed with remorse, he ingested carbolic acid, thereby succumbing to his fate.
Indian Half Breed Charged with Shooting from Moving Train
Nelson Grand Champ, a Native American half-breed, was accused of firing shots from a moving train, injuring Charles Barrett. Despite being charged with assault, the severity of his intentions remains a mystery.
Fight Breaks Out with Knives in Saloon
A confrontation involving knives broke out in the Old Turkla Saloon in Fort Benton. Three men engaged in the altercation, sustaining minor injuries. Night Chief O'Brien intervened to address the situation.
Benefits of Being Fat
Dr. Keyes promotes the advantages of being fat, highlighting the superiority of fat individuals in health, wealth, and power. His panacea includes subcutaneous injections of oil and claims to cure diseases like tuberculosis. However, he denies any ties to the oil industry.
Healing with Oil and Promoting Fatness
Dr. Keyes advocates for subcutaneous oil injections as a cure-all solution for various disorders. He praises fat individuals for their robust health and dynamic characteristics, offering oil injections as a remedy for tuberculosis and overall well-being.
Dave Anthony picks a newspaper from a day in history and reads it to co-host Gareth Reynolds. This week they are rejoined by Dave Hill, musician, comedian, and human.