American Esoterica

Episode 69 - The Family Gordy

This one is about Beyoncé’s stepfather’s ex-wife’s uncle. (It's also the incredible story of a family that lifted each other to unheard-of heights.)

HOT NUGGET OF HISTORY - ILYTG

A love story for the ages.

Episode 68 - Daredevil Queen

She broke the invisible barriers in early American aviation with little more than a wing and a prayer. 

Episode 67 - Notorious Napkin

The Napkin of Consequence emerges to define 50 years of American policy. 

Episode 66 - Assassination Cancelation

These are the losers of the losers - the ones who tried to do something stupid and failed in the attempt. Look at them - look at them and laugh. Also, it's a very serious subject, and your laughter is highly inappropriate. Grow up.

Episode 65 - Mighty

If you set out to make your mark on the world, don't half-ass it. 

Episode 64 - The Duel

You thought the duel was over. You were wrong.

Episode 63 - The Election

It was a dramatic and chaotic campaign for the presidency, dominated by fake news, procedural problems, and a particularly problematic pundit. That doesn't narrow it down at all, either, does it? Ahh, America...

HOT NUGGET OF HISTORY - Lincoln Log

Juvenility ensues over the 16th #1's #2. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 

Episode 62 - An American Haunting

There are famous ghosts and ghosts of famous people, but rarely do you find a ghost famous for being non-famous, as our subject today is. Be ready for the tragic theories behind the ghost known only as "The Thing."