Omnibus

In which an ill-advised utopian scheme to bypass Niagara Falls becomes America's first toxic waste catastrophe, and Ken knows the main thing that water does. Certificate #42025.

In which the great gourmet food of 19th-century "frolics" suddenly disappears from American menus, and John thinks humankind often looks to weasels. Certificate #32793.

The podcast explores the impact of Harambe's death, evolution of online culture post-2016 election, controversial shooting at Cincinnati Zoo, and the evolution of Harambe memes. It also delves into the relationship between Harambe, bananas, and Sapien .network, cultural significance of memes, and the symbol of Harambe in the digital world.

Exploring the fascinating historical prison escape from Brushy Mountain Correctional Complex, comparing turbulent times in America between 1968 and the 2020s, delving into white supremacy and conspiracy theories, discussing escape attempts at Brushy Mountain Prison, humorous musings on prison escape fantasies, tracking down a fugitive in a tense search, exploring perceptions of criminals and conspiracy theories, delving into internet communication and unique gifts, and speculating on Amish listeners.

In which a mysterious outbreak of "glass pox," possibly a result of nuclear testing, hits the Pacific Northwest, and Ken doesn't think Sherlock Holmes knows any teenagers. Certificate #40197.

Delve into the world of talking drums and unique percussion storytelling techniques used by the Yoruba people of Nigeria. Explore the fascination with guitar pedals and talk boxes, including a personal collection of 80 pedals. Learn about the intricacies of drumming, linguistic tones, and the historical significance of talking drums in communication and uprisings among enslaved Africans.

In which a polar expedition builds a massive RV to road-trip around Antarctica but brings the wrong tires, and Ken wonders if admirals like sexy calendars. Certificate #23408.

Delve into the quirky world of electroculture, where early experimenters debated electrifying plants for growth. Explore the evolution of humor in Christian comics and the historical journey of understanding electricity from magnets to frog experiments. Unravel the shocking tales of electroculture's impact on plant consumption and its resurgence on social media, with amusing tangents on vegan trends and online complaints.

A 75-year mystery of the Summerton Man found dead in Australia sparks intrigue. Banter on coffee, tea, and naming basketball teams. Cultural perceptions and historical controversies woven into humorous discussions. Mysterious discoveries, family connections, and dark humor create an engaging podcast journey.

From discussing the unique archive moved to Sicily after the video rental industry collapse to exploring the cultural impact of independent video stores like Scarecrow and Kim's Video, this podcast delves into nostalgic tales of home movie viewing, showbiz careers, and a quirky revitalization story in a town in Sicily. Uncover a film archive mystery and connections between musicians and filmmakers while reflecting on the evolution of movie consumption habits.