Profiles In Eccentricity

John Fahy, Aaron Pita, Matt Brousseau
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May 26, 2022 • 1h 28min

Patreon Preview: Harry Tracy Alfred

This week, a preview of what you might find on our Patreon: Matt brings the story of the Greatest Western Outlaw, some dull yahoo, and John introduces his plan to get Johnny Depp's Veleno guitar.
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May 19, 2022 • 2h 18min

The Unabomber Ted Kaczynski Part 2

In this episode Aaron and John bring the Unabomber's saga to a close, discussing the bombing campaign, the iconic sketch and legendary manifesto in addition to Ted's acrimonious relationship with family, women, neighbors and dogs!
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May 12, 2022 • 1h 47min

The Unabomber Ted Kaczynski Part 1

In this episode Aaron and John tag team exploring the origins of the man who created a decades long campaign of terror in the U.S., the investigation of which cost more than all serial killers combined.
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May 5, 2022 • 1h 32min

The Poseur Pirate: Stede Bonnet

This week Johnboy tackles the dandy rich boy who abruptly decided to take to the rough life of a pirate and we see how his fate brings him into the company of hostile navies and legendary pirates like the notorious Blackbeard!
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Apr 21, 2022 • 2h 26min

The Space Cadet: Edgar Mitchell

This podcast delves into the fascinating life of an astronaut who explored parapsychology after returning from the moon. It includes discussions on extreme body modifications, space exploration challenges, healing rituals, ESP, quantum mechanics, space colonization, and the intersection of science and mysticism.
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Apr 15, 2022 • 1h 25min

The Flying Hobos: James H. Banning and Thomas C. Allen

This week Johnboy tells the lads about the black aviators who crossed the country during the depression in a collapsing aircraft and used the good will of the segregated black and white communities to make sure their journey was a success.
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Apr 7, 2022 • 1h 18min

The Birdman: Robert Stroud Part 2

This week the boys return to wrap up the saga of the most Batmanian villain of modern history and dissect the intricacies of crime and punishment, fame, empathy, incarceration and intelligence and try to grapple with the legacy of guilt that comes with imprisonment in America.
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Mar 24, 2022 • 1h 45min

The Birdman: Robert Stroud Part 1

Former professional baseball player Lenny Dykstra and the hosts begin the saga of Robert Stroud, the famed Birdman of Alcatraz. Topics include Dykstra's intriguing romantic abilities, intense verbal confrontations, dark origins of a complicated life, circus beginnings of a famous actor, Alaskan encounters, the enigma of the Birdman in prison, and the harsh realities of prison life.
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Mar 17, 2022 • 1h 29min

The Scum Bunch: The 1986 New York Mets Part 2

This week Matt brings us the epic conclusion of the raunchiest team in baseball's rise to the top. The Mets head to the playoffs, a legendary error occurs during the world series' 6th game and Dwight Gooden watches a parade from his dealer's apartment!
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Mar 10, 2022 • 1h 35min

The Scum Bunch: The 1986 New York Mets Part 1

This week Matt takes on the team in baseball who were at their best at their very worst. In 1986 a crew of vile rogues is assembled, led by Keith Hernandez and, while being flagrantly debauched, lead the season for all but 10 days. Stay tuned for the conclusion next week!

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