In the second part of the series, we look at the plot to assassinate Lincoln, and the claims that it was a much larger conspiracy than history suggests. Get 3 months of premium wireless service for $15 bucks a month at MintMobile.com/Blindness Check out the show merch, perfect for gifts! Pledge support on Patreon to get an ad-free feed with exclusi…

In the 2025 season premiere, I kick off a series about the myths and conspiracy theories surrounding Abraham Lincoln's assassination with a look at the misconceptions and legends that surround this much mythologized figure. Get 3 months of premium wireless service for $15 bucks a month at MintMobile.com/Blindness Check out the show merch, perfect f…

In this year's annual holiday special, I examine the roots of the Christmas tree custom to determine its origins and whether it is indeed a pagan survival, as many claim. Check out the show merch, perfect for gifts! Pledge support on Patreon to get an ad-free feed with exclusive episodes! Check out my novel, Manuscript Found! Find a transcript of t…

In this holiday special minisode from last year, I tackle the claims of entheogen theorists who suggest, falsely, that almost all Christmas traditions really derive from Siberian cultures' use of hallucinogenic mushrooms! Pledge support on Patreon to get an ad-free feed with exclusive episodes! Check out my novel, Manuscript Found! And check out th…

In this special presentation, I share an episode of the wonderful podcast Plodding Through the Presidents, in which hosts Howard and Jessica Dorre discuss the many myths, mysteries, and scandals surrounding the early presidents who shaped our country. In this episode from their archives, they explore the role of the Illuminati in the Election of 18…

This holiday bonus minisode presents my personal thoughts on the upcoming holiday, in the wake of the election, reflecting on the establishment of the national holiday during the Civil War. Music on this episode is by Kai Engel, licensed under Creative Commons. Tracks include "September," "Tumult," "Harbor," and "Seeker." Learn more about your ad c…

In the conclusion of my series on Jack the Ripper, I look the many claims and theories purporting to solve the crimes, their weaknesses and how far Ripperologists go to sell books. Direct all advertising inquiries to advertising@airwavemedia.com. Visit www.airwavemedia.com to find other high-quality podcasts! Find a transcript of this episode with …

In the first part of a 2-parter, I look closely at a genuine historical mystery, THE true crime case, which launched an entire genre of non-fiction research: Jack the Ripper. In part one, I look at the actual murders. Listener discretion is advised. Direct all advertising inquiries to advertising@airwavemedia.com. Visit www.airwavemedia.com to find…

In my last episode of October, I consider the legends of 16th-century arch-killers, or what we might consider serial killers today, cave-dwelling highway robbers who were also said to be cannibals and sorcerers, like Sawney Bean and Christman Genipperteinga, whose kill count reached the thousands according to the cheap and lurid chapbooks and balla…

In this special presentation, I introduce a spooky podcast for your October listening pleasure, and present a full episode for you to enjoy. Step into the world of the unknown and unravel the dark history and infamous legends of the American South. Join host Brandon Schexnayder as he journeys into the heart of this rich and fascinating region, unco…

As we start off October, let's consider the appalling act that is foundational to much monster folklore and horror literature: cannibalism, which some anthropologists have revealed to be, in most cases, a total myth. Direct all advertising inquiries to advertising@airwavemedia.com. Visit www.airwavemedia.com to find other high-quality podcasts! Fin…

In a new standalone episode that follows on from my series on fascism, I seek historical precedent to better understand the threat of the fake electors scheme employed by Trump in his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. Direct all advertising inquiries to advertising@airwavemedia.com. Visit www.airwavemedia.com to find other high-quality…

In the conclusion of my series on the rise of fascism in Italy and Germany in the 1920s, I make further legitimate comparisons to modern American politics and Trumpism. Continued insistence that there are no grounds for such comparisons at this point borders on denialism. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/historical toda…

In a new series on the rise of fascism in Italy and Germany in the 1920s, I make pertinent comparisons to modern American politics and Trumpism. It's time to call MAGA out for what it is without any further hedging. Likenesses can no longer be ignored. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/historical today to get 10% off you…

In the conclusion of my series on Erich von Däniken and his books popularizing the ancient astronaut theory, I look further into the weakness of his evidence and the outright hoaxes he has either promoted or perpetrated. Switch to Mint Mobile and get a new 3-month unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month. Visit MINTMOBILE.com/BLINDNESS! Th…

In the first part of a new 2-part series, I revisit someone I spoke about recently, Erich von Däniken, in order to more thoroughly examine the weaknesses of his claims and inaccuracies of his arguments. It's time to talk about ancient astronauts in more depth. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/historical today to get 10%…

In the conclusion to this 2-part series, I look at claims about 18-19th century technology in antiquity, such as claims of ancient electrical devices, the Baghdad Battery and the Dendera Light, and Christopher Dunn's claims that the Great Pyramid was a power plant and a hydrogen maser. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/h…

In the first half of a 2-part series examining claims of lost ancient high technology, I look at specific examples of advanced technology in the past that seems to have been lost to time, with a focus on the legendary inventions of Archimedes. Switch to Mint Mobile and get a new 3-month unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month. Visit MINTM…

In the conclusion of this series on myths and misconceptions about pyramids and ancient Egypt, I finally talk about ancient astronaut claims, addressing the scifi/fantasy brand of pyramidology popularized on the History Channel and Joe Rogan. Switch to Mint Mobile and get a new 3-month unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month. Visit MINTMO…

In the fifth part of this 6-part series on pyramid myths, 19th-century Egyptomania gives way to Tutmania and the fake news hoaxes of the early 20th century keep Egyptian myths popular among conspiracists, occultists, and psychic grifters. Switch to Mint Mobile and get a new 3-month unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month. Visit MINTMOBILE…

In the fourth part of this 6-part series on pyramid myths, Western culture becomes obsessed with all things Egyptian in the 19th century, and thus the myths of the pyramids evolve and deepen. Switch to Mint Mobile and get a new 3-month unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month. Visit MINTMOBILE.com/BLINDNESS! Direct all advertising inquirie…

In the third of pf this series on the myths of the pyramids, I trace the false stories about the monuments as they pass from Arabic folklore into European pseudohistory and the occult. Switch to Mint Mobile and get a new 3-month unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month. Visit MINTMOBILE.com/BLINDNESS! Direct all advertising inquiries to ad…

In the second installment of this series on myths surrounding the pyramids, I look at how Western religions rewrote the history of the pyramids to suit their own beliefs. Direct all advertising inquiries to advertising@airwavemedia.com. Visit www.airwavemedia.com to find other high-quality podcasts! Find a transcript of this episode with source cit…

In the first part of a new series, I am delving into one of the greatest wonders of the world and all the myths that have developed surrounding it. Join me as I look into pyramid myths! Direct all advertising inquiries to advertising@airwavemedia.com. Visit www.airwavemedia.com to find other high-quality podcasts! Find a transcript of this episode …

In this volume of my long-running series on the history of magic, the Encyclopedia Grimoria, I talk about a cult leader who is remembered as a great mathematician, whose real lasting contribution to the world is the nonsensical divination "magic" known as numerology Direct all advertising inquiries to advertising@airwavemedia.com. Visit www.airwave…