Profiles In Eccentricity

This podcast covers topics ranging from military tactics to bizarre historical figures, with discussions on satirical operas, heist scenarios, human-ape hybrids, chaotic events in opera and film, and quirky banter on various humorous topics like DVD versatility, Nixon vs. Clinton interview styles, and musical criticism.

This week Matt tells the boys of the saga of the Von Erich family of wrestlers from their heights in international superstardom to their downfall laden with tragedy chronicled in the motion picture The Iron Claw!

This week Matt treats the lads to the story of a chimney repairman, or steeplejack, chronicled by the BBC in Northern England who became a national celebrity for his nerve, stubbornness, ingenuity in steam technology and resonance with the public in the shifting times of Britain economically, culturally and politically as a total weirdo!

This week Johnboy continues the saga of the left-wing demagogue of Louisiana first as he ascends to the US Senate and pushes FDR to go further with the New Deal by next entering the Great Depression era political fray by running as a presidential candidate while keeping an iron grip on Louisiana affairs that pushes political opponents to openly call for his assassination!

This week Johnboy tells the lads about a poor boy from Louisiana who saw poverty and injustice as a youth and single-handedly built a political movement that would begin to rapidly transform the state the minute he became governor - but is his grip on power too tight? 

In this podcast, the hosts cover a range of interesting topics including a new explicit Spider-Man movie, the subversive art of Melrose Place, a film with actors mauled by big cats, revolutionary fake nipples, strange viral videos and urine stomping, the invention of the double-ended dildo, a wild occurrence on a family farm, the activities of the Barbie Liberation Organization, injuries during the filming of 'Roar', Robocop stopping a rape, and the insertion of art on Melrose Place.

This podcast delves into the captivating life of Otto Skorzeny, a bodyguard of Hitler who went on to rescue Mussolini and conduct daring Nazi commando operations. It explores the chaos and misunderstandings during World War II, Otto Skorzeny's surrender and trial, and his activities in Paris and Spain. The podcast also discusses Operation Nemesis, explores the concept of power and the persistence of fascism, and delves into the impact of monarchy and business during the 20s.

This week handsome Matt brings us the tale of the legendary Wild West lawman Bat Masterson, from his beginnings in Buffalo hunting to the 20th century boxing ring with the legendary myths of his days as a man on both sides of the law leading to only more questions of right and wrong and power and freedom to befuddle us all!

This week Johnboy and the lads conclude the saga of the Rocketbelt 2000 or “Pretty Bird” by taking on the voices of the slimy characters involved! Hammer attacks, kidnapping, police corruption and murder all make appearances in the ruthless scramble to attain the most useless invention on earth!

From Nazi rocket scientists to backyard inventors, delve into the quirky world of rejected rocketbelts. Explore the evolution of rocket packs in sci-fi, the thrilling flight of Will Suter, and the chaos of rocket belt demos. Entertaining anecdotes, aviation history, and the intriguing tale of Larry Stanley add depth to this episode.