Unlikely Explanations

Peter McGuire

This podcast uncovers the deeper currents of history by examining strange and unlikely true stories.

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The Railroad: Why Steamboat Springs Blew Up the Steamboat Spring (5 of 6)

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08/01/22 • 26 min

In this episode I finally answer why Steamboat Springs blew up the Steamboat Spring. For money. It was a capitalist house of cards built on future investment. Spoilers. Just listen to the episode; I explain it all.Support the show

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Richard Owen: Dinosaur Jerk

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04/10/23 • 25 min

Who named the dinosaurs? We know! It was Richard Owen, a plagiarizing, grasping, conniving jerk. Let's dive into dinosaurs, evolution, public education and the question of what constitutes scientific fact.Support the show

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The Fate of the Springs: Steamboat Springs part 6 of 6

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08/16/22 • 30 min

Steamboat Springs finds an unlikely savior in Karl Hovelsen, or, as he was known in the United States, Carl Howelsen. He kicked off the skiing craze in Colorado that continues to this day. But the natural wonders of the area continue to be damaged by tourism and construction. Hear how local conservationists are working to stop this alarming trend.Support the show

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Why do Musicals Sound Like That? The 20s–40s (Long Version)

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11/30/20 • 124 min

After Gilbert and Sullivan, a wave of American writers made the musical truly their own and created what is now called "The American Songbook." Learn how America's racist past met with new ideas about society and set us on the path to the modern musical.Support the show

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Why do Musicals Sound Like That? The 20s–40s (Short Version)

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11/30/20 • 60 min

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Why Do Americans Keep Electing Republicans And Democrats?

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10/05/20 • 54 min

Americans by and large are unhappy with our parties and our government. But with a few structural changes, we could bring our political system back from the brink of collapse. Support the show

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How to Survive the South Pole

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09/08/20 • 47 min

Most polar explorers survived while nearly all hauling animals died on polar expeditions. Why did Robert F. Scott die in the antarctic and what does it have to do with eating dogs?Support the show

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What Can Eunuchs Teach Us About Politics?

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07/07/20 • 48 min

Part 1 of 2. For most of history, eunuchs were an integral part of imperial administration. Who were eunuchs and what can we learn about gender in politics from them?Support the show

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What's in a Quarantine?—A History of Pandemics

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06/01/20 • 76 min

We have been quarantining since before the invention of germ theory. Why do we quarantine and what can we learn from pandemics of the past?Support the show

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Why Was The North Pole Discovered Four Different Times?

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01/06/20 • 46 min

Two men claimed to be the first to the north pole. One man claimed to be the first to fly over. All three were lying. Hear the bizarre story of who truly reached the north pole first.
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How many episodes does Unlikely Explanations have?

Unlikely Explanations currently has 31 episodes available.

What topics does Unlikely Explanations cover?

The podcast is about Unexplained, History, Music History, Religion & Spirituality, Strange, Documentary and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Unlikely Explanations?

The episode title 'The Fate of the Springs: Steamboat Springs part 6 of 6' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Unlikely Explanations?

The average episode length on Unlikely Explanations is 46 minutes.

How often are episodes of Unlikely Explanations released?

Episodes of Unlikely Explanations are typically released every 27 days, 21 hours.

When was the first episode of Unlikely Explanations?

The first episode of Unlikely Explanations was released on Jan 6, 2020.

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Peter McGuire

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