

Profiles In Eccentricity
John Fahy, Aaron Pita, Matt Brousseau
A show about weirdos. Hosted by comedians John Fahy, Aaron Pita, and Matt Brousseau, each episode tells a tale about someone who lives afoul of the rules most of us live by.
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May 1, 2019 • 1h 22min
Ed Leedskalnin: The Creep Of Coral Castle
This episode Matt lights the fire by exposing John and Aaron to a new foot fetish sex toy. Then John shares some rumors about the science of swallowing before getting into the story of the little Latvian man who inexplicably built an open air limestone castle, moving millions of pounds alone at night in tribute to a woman who wanted nothing to do with the guy.

Apr 24, 2019 • 1h 23min
Mark “Chopper” Read: Eating A Pack Of Lit Cigarettes and Cutting Off Your Ears
This episode Matt delves into the hilarious and savage criminal underworld inhabited by infamous criminal “Chopper” Read. Get yourself a nice bottle of Ouzo and get ready to lose a few feet of intestine.

Apr 17, 2019 • 1h 38min
Misanthropology: The Story Of ANSWER ME!
This week John opens up with a very porny episode of “Intervention” before going into the legacy of the early 90’s hate periodical, ANSWER ME! Magazine, which interviewed rap groups, KKK members, and NAMBLA officials, profiled suicide victims, and wrote endless essays attacking humanity before the hateful duo behind the writings succumbed to bitter ends!

Apr 10, 2019 • 1h 49min
Neo Nazi Hot Tub Party
This episode John shares the story of a neo-nazi biker gang whose members were half undercover ATF agents, the story of a WW2 SS unit that committed such heinous atrocities that even the Nazi leadership was appalled, and the Norwegian phenomenon of preceding doppelgängers that show up before their real life counterpart.

Apr 4, 2019 • 1h 33min
Julie d’Aubigny, Dog Pills and Cat Calls, Phantom Bands Of The 60’s
This episode gets way out of hand. Matt brings the epic story of a French swordswoman’s journey through European aristocracy and illegal duels with dudes. Aaron brings the online incel community’s belief that women are turning to dogs for sex and John brings the saga of the promotion that had fake versions of the Zombies, Animals, and Archies on tour.

Mar 27, 2019 • 1h 23min
Eccentric Media 5: Every Conceivable Animal
This episode the lads share more of their favorite oddball media phenomena, including a racist, right-wing 80’s boardgames, Vincent Price cooking tips, Alex Trebek outtakes and mean asides, TED talks about people dying, and a mildly exploitative BBC documentary about a majorly exploitative Danish beastiality porn film.

Mar 20, 2019 • 1h 11min
Pornstar Politicians: Cicciolina And Moana
This week John spreads the word on the two Italian women who started as famous radio and TV celebrities, then moved to performing in hardcore porn movies, then to electoral politics! One of them died mysteriously and suddenly… could they also have been Russian agents?

Mar 13, 2019 • 1h 21min
The Pisstory Of The World Part 2 of #1
This week Aaron splashes back with another expansive look at the uses and abuses of human urine in everything from art to war to medicine! Also, Johnny fills in the blanks on a piss related meme. Pee all you can pee!
Mar 6, 2019 • 1h 40min
Victoria Woodhull Part Two
This week Matt caps off the saga of the spirit-seeing-prostitute-free-love-advocate-turned-first-female-presidential-candidate Victoria Woodhull! See if Buck, Utica, and the whole rest of the gang don’t turn up for some trouble in this epic conclusion to an incredible life.
Feb 27, 2019 • 1h 40min
Victoria Woodhull Part One
Delve into the riveting life of Victoria Woodhull, an emblematic figure shaped by the Civil War era. From her tumultuous upbringing to her claims of telepathy, her journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Explore the chaotic aftermath of a fraudulent elixir scam that rocked her community. Discover the art of spiritual deception in the 1860s, alongside the resilience of women navigating abusive relationships and societal norms. This captivating saga intertwines personal struggles with larger historical themes, showcasing the evolution of female empowerment.