Behind the Bastards

Jeff May, a stand-up comedian and podcaster with a passion for history, joins Robert to dissect the tumultuous reign of Tzar Nicholas II. They dive into the absurdity of royal life, shedding light on Nicholas's disconnect from the Russian populace, his questionable leadership, and the paradox of tenderness towards family amidst disastrous governance. Through humorous anecdotes, they explore his eccentricities, including wild drinking habits and comical cultural misunderstandings. The discussion reveals the complexities of identity and responsibility weighing on a reluctant ruler.

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file.Join us on 2/17 for a live digital experience of Behind the Bastards (plus Q&A) featuring Robert Evans, Propaganda, & Sophie Lichterman. If you can't make it, the show will be available for replay until 2/24!Tickets: https://www.momenthouse.com/behindthebastards Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file.Join us on 2/17 for a live digital experience of Behind the Bastards (plus Q&A) featuring Robert Evans, Propaganda, & Sophie Lichterman. If you can't make it, the show will be available for replay until 2/24!Tickets: https://www.momenthouse.com/behindthebastards Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Shea, the founder of Major League Eating, takes center stage as a flamboyant emcee in the world of competitive eating. Discussing his unique blend of humor with a touch of villainy, he reveals the cultural significance of hot dog contests in America. The podcast delves into the intense rivalry between champions like Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi, highlighting the absurdity and ethical dilemmas of the sport. Shea's unconventional marketing tactics and the spectacle of the Nathan's contest make for a riveting exploration of this eccentric arena.

Robert is joined by Jamie Loftus to discuss John Dewey.FOOTNOTES; https://slate.com/human-interest/2019/09/melvil-dewey-american-libraryassociation-award-name-change.html  https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2018/06/01/melvil-dewey-bringingharassment-out-of-the-history-books/ https://bookriot.com/life-of-melvil-dewey/ https://bookriot.com/racism-in-the-dewey-decimal-system/ https://www.newyorkalmanack.com/2020/11/melvil-dewey-efficient-inventive-annoying-racistsexist/ https://www.history.com/news/the-father-of-modern-libraries-was-a-serial-sexualharasser https://daily.jstor.org/melvil-deweys-attempt-at-a-spelling-revolution/  https://www.newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/melvil-dewey-the-womanizing-ocdlibrarian-who-organized-the-olympics/ https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2014/03/24/melvil-dewey-compulsiveinnovator/ https://web.archive.org/web/20081010135016/www.hwwilson.com/databases/PDFsample/WLB/dewey.pdf https://doi.org/10.5406/pluralist.7.3.0096 http://www.danielgreenfield.org/2019/07/the-progressive-feminist-whofounded.html?m=1 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dive into the excitement of college basketball season with innovative betting tech and meal planning tips. Explore the complexities of the trucker convoy protests in Canada, revealing grassroots mobilization and media representation discrepancies. Discover culinary traditions of Lunar New Year within the Chinese diaspora, and tackle the rising anti-Asian violence amid systemic racism. Unpack modern warfare strategies and critique aggressive military solutions, all while enjoying humorous fast-food rivalries that lighten the mood.

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file.Join us on 2/17 for a live digital experience of Behind the Bastards (plus Q&A) featuring Robert Evans, Propaganda, & Sophie Lichterman. If you can't make it, the show will be available for replay until 2/24!Tickets: https://www.momenthouse.com/behindthebastards Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discover the evolution of FDA regulations, controversial approval of Vioxx, opioid crisis, FDA's financial ties with pharmaceutical companies, and the agency's role in ensuring drug safety. Uncover the FDA's history, challenges, and failures in protecting the public from harmful products. Dive into the impact of pharmaceutical corporations on medical testing and explore radical solutions to address conflicts of interest within the FDA.

Matt Lieb, a comedian, joins Robert to discuss the dark history of the Food And Drug Administration including topics such as food adulteration, formaldehyde poisoning, Upton Sinclair's reform efforts, and the widespread adulteration of food and drink products.

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file.Join us on 2/17 for a live digital experience of Behind the Bastards (plus Q&A) featuring Robert Evans, Propaganda, & Sophie Lichterman. If you can't make it, the show will be available for replay until 2/24!Tickets: https://www.momenthouse.com/behindthebastards Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.