Who doesn’t love stomping Goombas and grabbing some coins? But if you ever played Mario 2 then you may have noticed it feels a bit different from the rest. Sometimes its even labeled as Super Mario 2 USA. There’s actually a really good reason for that! Learn about how the more odd Mario characters like Shy Guy, Wart, and the Bob-bomb’s came about in this classic arcade throwback. Sources – 1 2 3 4 5 Consider Supporting us on Patreon for exclusive content and swag!Visit our website for more info!

It’s geek chic to lay out all the origin tales of Earth’s mightiest heroes. So Jess and Joe decided to give you the origin tale nobody seems to talk about and that is the young upstart Rudy the Reindeer. Listen in as we discuss this newcomers origin tale and how he saved a story, saved a career, and maybe even saved a man’s life!Sources – 1 2 3 4 5 Consider Supporting us on Patreon for exclusive content and swag!Visit our website for more info!

Looking for a fun fact to share between political and religious arguments this holiday season? Look no further and listen in!Time to clue in on a shocking fact about John Tyler and his long lived progeny!Sources – 1 2 3 4 5 6

William Henry Harrison’s famous early death in 1841 led to an interesting problem for the United States in the form of who would take power. Eventually the task would fall on John Tyler who would become perhaps one of the most hated men in America and eventually stand alone abandoned by his competitors and even his own party. Find out why on today’s show!Special shout out to our new Patreon Supporters Samuel and Ian!

Today we’re releasing a special Patreon Exclusive show from April of this year! We’ve been blessed to have many supporters over our years and we continue to gain more and more! Check out this special Patreon exclusive to see what kind of goodies you’ve been missing!In 1997 a new era of online video gaming was about to be unleashed as Ultima Online tested the first MMORPG before being started nationwide. To celebrate the end of Beta Testing the head creator of the game himself would deign to visit his lowly followers and bless them with his presence. But things would go awry when the players chose to rise up against him. Listen in on this legendary moment of gaming history. Source – 1 Consider Supporting us on Patreon for exclusive content and swag!Visit our website for more info!

Moustapha Akkad born in Aleppo Syria came to the United States in the mid 20th century with a dream of the theatre. He would go on to produce a 30+ year movie franchise easily recognizable today. Not familiar with his work? Listen in to today’s episode and learn about his journey to bring the Middle East to Hollywood! Also learn of the ironic plot twist ending this story would take! Sources– 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Consider Supporting us on Patreon for exclusive content and swag!Visit our website for more info!

Woah now, something is wrong! Due to unforeseen circumstances Joe and Jess weren’t able to record but no worries! We’re releasing to you all an Exclusive Patreon only Episode we did for Halloween WAY BACK in 2019. What a different time it was.Listen into how presidents of yesteryear celebrated this spooky night! It’s a silly episode that demands you look up the images we discuss!

In the spirit of this spooky season, Joe tells us the tale of Matthew Hopkins the Witchfynder General which was mostly a self appointed title to a man with nothing much else going for him. Ever wonder where Monty Python got those ridiculous ideas about proving witches? Then look no further for many would be established by Mr. Hopkins and his crew of merry Lady Prickers. Yup, you heard that right! Listen in to find out more! Sources – 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Consider Supporting us on Patreon for exclusive content and swag!Visit our website for more info!

Young Living is THE name in north American Essential Oils. But how much do you know of the recently deceased founder Gary Young? Today Jess takes a look into the bizzare life of Gary Young. Accidently drowning babies? Jail time for practicing medicine without a license? A super sketchy clinic in Mexico? Find out more about this eccentric jailbird turned billionaire on today’s show!Source – 1Special shout out to Nicole Einbinder of Business Insider who gave a great scoop on today’s show. Full disclosure Jess was pressed for time on this episode but has collaborated much of this information with other sources not listed here.

Joe dives into the abrupt and unexpected death of America’s first president on today’s show. You may have heard a little about the blood letting or even the enemas. But what killed George Washington? Today we look at long held mystery of America’s first presidential death. Sources – 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9