The Story of...

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Do you like weird history, odd occurrences, strange tales, the unexplained, and just plain interesting stories? Well, if so join Smith, Mike, and Joe as we take you on a wild ride through some of the most outlandish stories out there. Each episode we choose a topic, research it independently, then meet back up to discuss what we've found, to tell you The Story of...

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Each week my co-hosts and friends Bill, Joe, Camp, and Mike will join me, Smith, to take you on a journey through some crazy topics. We choose a topic, research it independently, meet back up, and discuss what we've found to tell you...The Story of

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S3 E25: Operation Paperclip (w/ Noah Kinsey)

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06/17/24 • 72 min

*Season 3 Finale* Operation Paperclip (aka Project Paperclip) was a program run by the US military to allow high ranking Nazi scientists to work in America after the fall of the Third Reich. None of these scientists (who contributed to slave labor, the holocaust, and human experimentation) were ever brought up on War Crimes charges. In fact, most were given a comfortable and lucrative life working in the US. On the other hand, the United States developed into the most technologically advanced society in the world, due in part to the work of these scientists. Looking for a moral/ethical conundrum? Here ya go...

Join us for our Season 3 Finale with very special guest Noah Kinsey as we discuss the lasting effects of this dark time in US history.

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S3 E14: Long Island Serial Killer- Caught?

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02/27/24 • 58 min

A followup episode: last season we brought you The Story Of The Long Island Serial Killer (LISK)... 4 months later suspect Rex Heuermann was arrested in midtown Manhattan, charged with 3 of the murders (and eventually a 4th) tying him to the original 'Gilgo 4'. Have they caught LISK? Listen this week as the guys talk about the suspect, the evidence against him, how he was caught and why this may or may not close one of the darkest chapters of Long Island history. Revisit our initial episode: Season 2, Episode 16

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S3 E16: Flat Earth

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04/02/24 • 61 min

Don't worry, we're not trying to convince you the Earth is flat. Rather, we're exploring this absurd conspiracy theory, it's central tenants, and most importantly WHY this theory exists in the face of such clear and apparent evidence to the contrary. There is a staggering number of people who actually believe the Earth is flat... join us as we go off the deep end (or should we say, the "ends-of-the-Earth") and have a laugh or two as we disprove every one of their theories.

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S3 E8: Florida's History Curriculum

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01/09/24 • 91 min

This week join Smith and special guest Jay Burke as we discuss Florida's controversial social studies curriculum. What effects can this have on students? Why is history being framed the way it is in the sunshine state? What is at stake here? Special thanks to Laura Jane Grace of Against Me!

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S3 E9: The Goldilocks Zone

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01/16/24 • 45 min

This week Joe and Mike take the scientific approach to “The Goldilocks Zone” a term used to describe planets that reside in a zone from their closest star that can still support liquid water. With billions of stars and trillions of planets out there, there’s gotta be life SOMEWHERE, right? Would you travel to go find it? What would that take? Join us for our discussion this week as we tackle these problems and the prospect of encountering alien life.

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S4 E1: Cults II

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11/06/24 • 75 min

We're finally back for Season 4!

And what a way to start it off... Brandon from FDRsWheelchair joins us as we discuss various Cults throughout history. Why do people join cults? What kinds of stuff do they believe? Can it really be THAT bad? Well, it gets horribly terrifying apparently. Join us as we give you The Story Of CULTS

*Listener discretion advised, this one gets pretty graphic*

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S3 E13: UFO's/UAP's & Disclosure with Vinnie Adams

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02/21/24 • 65 min

This week the Smith and Mike have the honor and pleasure of talking with renowned UFO investigator and disclosure warrior Vinnie Adams. We discuss all things UFO/UAP and disclosure. What does disclosure mean? What's holding us back? Are we ready? How close are we really to finding out from world governments that we are indeed not alone. Make sure to check this one out! Vinnie Adams YouTube: Disclosure Team Unfiltered Podcast Studios

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S3 E12: Weird Court Cases (w/Mr. Beat)

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02/13/24 • 71 min

This week the one and only history youtuber extraordinaire Mr. Beat @beatmastermatt comes back to visit. We have our very own "Story of...Supreme Court Briefs!" Is a tomato a fruit or a vegetable? How much property do you own...above your house? Is it illegal to be annoying? Can you legally change your age? All of these questions answered and more...as we tell the stories of some of the weirdest court cases from around the world! Be sure to check out our new network home the Unfiltered Studios Network

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S3 E21: Mole People of NYC Pt. 2 (w/ Erik K. Swanson)

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05/07/24 • 56 min

For this part 2 episode, we were lucky enough to be joined by filmmaker/documentarian Erik K. Swanson whom we discussed in Part 1's episode. His infamous videos of Walter and Carlos had us all hooked, and he gives amazing insight into his time with these gentlemen, his exploration of the Freedom Tunnel, and what makes NYC different for the homeless than other areas of the country.

He was an amazing guest and we had a great time talking with him and learning so much more about this topic.

(Mike was absent, but Jay Burke covered for him)

Check out Erik's videos here:

https://youtu.be/D4kcJVkAQ_Y?si=8r4X7zmUbAdtILne

https://youtu.be/ZlK3QbPAE-I

https://youtu.be/zHf8UA1QEvo?si=KiCSIZQ9t6xolv9o

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S3 E24: The Rise of Long Island Hardcore (w/ George Reynolds)

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06/11/24 • 63 min

This week the guys are joined by a legend in the Long Island Hardcore scene, former front man for Mind over Matter and Day in the Life...George Reynolds. George takes us back to the beginning of the legendary Long Island Hardcore scene of the early 90's and talks about what it was like helping to create such an amazing time in music. If you were a part of this scene, you'll love this episode, if you weren't then you'll be introduced to some amazing music.

George's Podcast: If I ruled the world podcast

Mind Over Matter on Spotify

DayInTheLife... on Spotify

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