The Constant: A History of Getting Things Wrong
Mark Chrisler
A podcast about exactly what it says it is: examining the bad ideas, mistakes and accidents that misshaped our world.
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Jul 29, 2025 • 52min
By Heart, Part 1
Here's one to remember.
Send me your best "I bet you didn't know that" story in an audio file to tellmesomethingconstant@gmail.comCheck out: indeed.com/theconstant now to start hiringVisit our Patreon here. You too can get ad-free, early episodes, starting now! BUY OUR MERCH, YOU FILTHY ANIMALS!The Constant is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Interested in advertising on The Constant? Email sales@advertisecast.com to get on board! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 15, 2025 • 56min
It's a Secret 4 Everyone
Dive into the intriguing phenomenon of 'blue moons' within the Gregorian calendar, sprinkled with humor. Explore bizarre literature, including the enigmatic Voynich Manuscript. Reflect on Robert Burton's 'The Anatomy of Melancholy' and its insights on mental health and creativity. Discover the chilling tale of meteor tsunamis that struck Chicago in 1954. Enjoy the whimsical chaos of chimney sweeps descending on a widow’s home and the comedic fallout from Theodore Hook's elaborate hoax in London. It's a delightful blend of history and oddities!
Jul 1, 2025 • 1h 6min
The Mysterious Stranger
The confusing con of Canada.
Send me your best "I bet you didn't know that" story in an audio file to tellmesomethingconstant@gmail.com
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You too can get ad-free, early episodes, starting now! BUY OUR MERCH, YOU FILTHY ANIMALS!
The Constant is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Interested in advertising on The Constant? Email sales@advertisecast.com to get on board! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 17, 2025 • 45min
Caraboo Who?
A mysterious princess appears!
Send me your best "I bet you didn't know that" story in an audio file to tellmesomethingconstant@gmail.comCheck out: indeed.com/theconstant now to start hiringVisit our Patreon here. You too can get ad-free, early episodes, starting now! BUY OUR MERCH, YOU FILTHY ANIMALS!The Constant is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Interested in advertising on The Constant? Email sales@advertisecast.com to get on board! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 3, 2025 • 53min
The Need for Speed (w/ Nicky Woolf)
Nicky Woolf can be my wing man anytime.
Send me your best "I bet you didn't know that" story in an audio file to tellmesomethingconstant@gmail.comCheck out: indeed.com/theconstant now to start hiringVisit our Patreon here. You too can get ad-free, early episodes, starting now!BUY OUR MERCH, YOU FILTHY ANIMALS!The Constant is part of the Airwave Media podcast network.Interested in advertising on The Constant? Email sales@advertisecast.com to get on board! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 20, 2025 • 1h 3min
Tell Me Something I Don't Know (Episode 200!)
Check out: indeed.com/theconstant now to start hiringWant a month trial of Shopify for just a dollar? Grab it here!Visit our Patreon here. You too can get ad-free, early episodes, starting now!BUY OUR MERCH, YOU FILTHY ANIMALS!The Constant is part of the Airwave Media podcast network.Interested in advertising on The Constant? Email sales@advertisecast.com to get on board! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 6, 2025 • 54min
A Pirate's Life for Me
Clew up! Man the top sails! Other generic sailing jargon! There's a pirate utopia off the starboard bow!
Go to US.Amazfit.com/TheConstant and enter promo code "constant" for 15% off your Amazfit smart watch.Check out: indeed.com/theconstant now to start hiringWant a month trial of Shopify for just a dollar? Grab it here!Visit our Patreon here. You too can get ad-free, early episodes, starting now!BUY OUR MERCH, YOU FILTHY ANIMALS!The Constant is part of the Airwave Media podcast network.Interested in advertising on The Constant? Email sales@advertisecast.com to get on board! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 22, 2025 • 44min
Madagascar (Redux)
The story of an island, and the worst thing that never happened on it.Go to US.Amazfit.com/TheConstant and enter promo code "constant" for 15% off your Amazfit smart watch.Check out: indeed.com/theconstant now to start hiringWant a month trial of Shopify for just a dollar? Grab it here!Visit our Patreon here. You too can get ad-free, early episodes, starting now!BUY OUR MERCH, YOU FILTHY ANIMALS!The Constant is part of the Airwave Media podcast network.Interested in advertising on The Constant? Email sales@advertisecast.com to get on board! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 8, 2025 • 1h 19min
Holy Ship, Part 3
Has anyone found the ark? Noah way. (sorry)Send me your best "I bet you didn't know that" story in an audio file to tellmesomethingconstant@gmail.comGo to US.Amazfit.com/TheConstant and enter promo code "constant" for 15% off your Amazfit smart watch.Check out: indeed.com/theconstant now to start hiringWant a month trial of Shopify for just a dollar? Grab it here!Visit our Patreon here. You too can get ad-free, early episodes, starting now!BUY OUR MERCH, YOU FILTHY ANIMALS!The Constant is part of the Airwave Media podcast network.Interested in advertising on The Constant? Email sales@advertisecast.com to get on board! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 25, 2025 • 56min
Holy Ship, Part 2
There are a lot of people who claim to have found people who claim to have found Noah's Ark.Send me your best "I bet you didn't know that" story in an audio file to tellmesomethingconstant@gmail.comGo to US.Amazfit.com/TheConstant and enter promo code "constant" for 15% off your Amazfit smart watch.Check out: indeed.com/theconstant now to start hiringWant a month trial of Shopify for just a dollar? Grab it here!Visit our Patreon here. You too can get ad-free, early episodes, starting now!BUY OUR MERCH, YOU FILTHY ANIMALS!The Constant is part of the Airwave Media podcast network.Interested in advertising on The Constant? Email sales@advertisecast.com to get on board! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
