

The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds
All Things Comedy
Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds picks a subject from history and examine it.
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Oct 31, 2023 • 1h 22min
606 - Captain Ellen Jack - live
Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds examine the life of Captain Ellen Jack, lady miner. Topics include Ellen's experiences growing up, her journey from New York to Chicago, and her legal battles and business ventures in the mining industry.

Oct 27, 2023 • 1h 9min
49 - The Past Times with Corey Ryan Forrester
Comedian and podcaster Corey Ryan Forrester joins Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds as they discuss birth years, Napoleon's reputation with women, King David's manipulation tactics, ghost letters after death, flivers and shoes, the intelligent horse, moving day tradition, and plane stealing among the youth.

Oct 24, 2023 • 1h 32min
605 - The Toledo War
Comedians discuss the absurd border dispute between Ohio and Michigan over the city of Toledo. They explore the historical context, bizarre situations, and comical aspects of the conflict, including lost papers, militias taunting each other, and the rivalry's lasting impact in college football.

Oct 20, 2023 • 1h 9min
48 - The Past Times with Katie Halper
In this episode, the hosts and guest discuss topics such as diets and the color blue, the origins of zombies and a bulletproof prayer. They also delve into donkey outfits, tree sleeping, Mussolini's birthday, and the mystery of the Duke of Windsor's lost luggage. Additionally, they talk about the lack of a flagpole in Salem, conflicting recipes for long life in Salt Lake City, and express gratitude towards their guest.

Oct 17, 2023 • 1h 42min
604 - John Schrenk and Teddy Roosevelt -live
Comedians Gareth Reynolds and Dave Anthony discuss the meeting between John Schrenk and Teddy Roosevelt. Topics include Schrenk's tragic story, a demotion and lawsuit, the chaotic presidential campaign, Schrenk's journey to assassinate Roosevelt, humorous incidents during Roosevelt's campaigning, and the assassination attempt on Roosevelt and its aftermath.

Oct 12, 2023 • 1h 8min
47 - The Past Times with Alice Fraser
Alice Fraser joins the hosts to discuss book clubs and Patreon activities. They talk about suffrage women planning to storm a state capital, an epidemic of chickenpox, Amazon scam calls, multiple identities, and Shriner's hospitals. The podcast also delves into the protest against 'The Clansman' play, correspondence demographics, and analyzing dreams for nervous diseases.

Oct 10, 2023 • 1h 21min
603 - Mad Joseph McDowell
Comedians Gareth Reynolds and Dave Anthony examine the life of Joseph Nash McDowell, discussing his eccentricities, controversial beliefs, and surgical feats. They also explore topics such as ethical diamonds, upcoming road dates, and the controversy surrounding Dane Cook's alleged joke theft.

Oct 6, 2023 • 1h 6min
#46 - The Past Times with David Farrier
Guest journalist and documentarian David Farrier joins Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds to discuss topics such as the explosion at a Portland church in 1899, a man's obsession with the fridge light, the controversy surrounding a contortionist's performance, the importance of hands-on journalism, and the mysterious disappearance of a horse-drawn ambulance.

Oct 3, 2023 • 1h 41min
602 - Leland Stanford - live
The hosts discuss their merch and interactions with fans, recommend Squarespace for creating websites, reflect on inheritance, explore the story of a deception and railroad construction, talk about dealing with tolls and upcoming comedy shows, discuss James Harvey Stowbridge, the violent boss, highlight the monopoly and expansion of the railroad company, explore Leland Stanford's controversial evictions, have a chaotic conversation on various topics, and discuss the death and funeral of Junior.

Sep 29, 2023 • 1h 3min
45 - The Past Times with Nick Youssef
Comedian Nick Youssef joins the hosts to discuss his comedy special and podcast. They explore historical events such as witch hunts, train robberies, and the reopening of the Suez Canal. They also touch on the fear and violence of the past, the scandalous secret marriage of Governor Hamilton's daughter, and the practice of putting cocaine in hair. Funny and informative!