A roleplay podcast featuring four queer Romantic gentlemen battling the paranormal in 1830s London while striving to keep their cravats clean.
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False Summits: A History Podcast about the American West
Mason Orlando - Jess Leigh - Marcelo Aguilar
The American West has been capturing the imagination for hundreds of years. Hollywood being one of its biggest promoters it gave it an almost mythical status in minds worldwide. Depicted as a rough and tumble place but with a bit of grit and termination on could achieve love and prosperity. Dose the realty hold up to the image? And if so, does it the same ring true today? Dive into the blurry side of the American West with this darkly comedic history podcast. Join Mason Orlando, Jess Leigh, ...
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The battle with Busch concludes as the Boar comes to take her prize. . Enjoying Dandies? Please leave us a positive rating and review! It helps the show get noticed by bigger platforms, and we'll have a lad thank you personally! Just note who you'd like to be thanked by in the review. Thank you! . Foley credits: Daveincamas on freesound.org Zimbot …
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Let us know what you think Mason tells the tale of what happed when a plan with 6000 pounds of weed crashed in the mountains of Yosemite National Park in the late 1970s. Sources: The Legend of Dope Lake: by Greg Nichols of in Men’s Journal. https://www.mensjournal.com/travel/what-to-do-in-chamonix-in-summer The 1977 Yosemite Dope Lake incident by H…
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Zach and other house guests make a plan, only for multiple wrenches to be thrown in that plan. Oh, and Adrian dies. . Enjoying Dandies? Please leave us a positive rating and review! It helps the show get noticed by bigger platforms, and we'll have a lad thank you personally! Just note who you'd like to be thanked by in the review. Thank you! . Fole…
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Let us know what you think This week Marcelo takes us thru a dark chapiter in American History, the grotesquely named immigration law enforcement initiative “Operation Wetback” that used military style tactics to remove Mexican immigrants, often ignoring residential or citizen status. Eerily like the headlines of today, we will explore the motivati…
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Let us know what you think This episode Mason tells the gang the story of gunman, gambler, and onetime lawman Ben Tompson. A contemporary of Bat Masterson and adversary of “Wild Bill” Hickok, learn how this native Englishman came to make the American South his home as he gambled and shot his way into the History Books. #WesternHistory #KansasHistor…
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Let us know what you think In this episode, Mason tells the story of John Hyrum Koyle. A prominent member of the church of latter-day Saints whose prophetic dreams caused him and his believers to build a mine based on Koyle’s visions. Dubbed the Dream Mine, Koyle promised it would not only yield treasures for the church to use in the end times, but…
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Busch holds several of the ladz hostage, Zachery negotiates a deal, and the DM admits that Nathaniel has no plot armor. . Enjoying Dandies? Please leave us a positive rating and review! It helps the show get noticed by bigger platforms, and we'll have a lad thank you personally! Just note who you'd like to be thanked by in the review. Thank you! . …
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Stagecoach Mary Fields: 'Stagecoach Mary: The Saint with a Shotgun'
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44:33Let us know what you think In this episode Marcelo tells the impressive the Story of “Stagecoach” Mary Fields. When it came to stagecoach driving, Mary, a hard drinking, cigar smoking, shotgun welding badass was in a league of her own and who later became America’s first Black Woman postal worker on one of Americas toughest routes through the Monta…
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The Impossible Railroad!!! The San Diego & Arizona Railway, Last Transcontinental Railway completed in the US!
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1:02:08Let us know what you think Mason takes the gang on a ride through the history of the planning, construction, and operation of the only transnational railroad in North America. Learn about how San Diego City founder John D Speckles secretly conspired with southern pacific railroad man Edward Harriman to build the long-awaited line from San Diego to …
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Under the Shadow of the Hood: When Denver fell to the KKK
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1:10:30Let us know what you think 🎙️ This episode, we delve into a dark and unsettling chapter of Colorado history — the era when the Ku Klux Klan created a shadow government that infiltrated Denver’s City Hall and eventually reached the State Capitol. We explore the societal and economic conditions that made it possible for a secret terrorist group of th…
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As the battle helplessly rages on, Zach and Adrian attempt to determine the source of Busch's power. . Enjoying Dandies? Please leave us a positive rating and review! It helps the show get noticed by bigger platforms, and we'll have a lad thank you personally! Just note who you'd like to be thanked by in the review. Thank you! . Foley credits: Dave…
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Weird Roadside Attractions of the West!! Vol I
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58:48Let us know what you think In this episode, we’re taking a break from murderous outlaws and lawmen to bring you along to three strange roadside attractions in the West! 🛣️✨ 📍 Marcelo gives us the spooky scoop on the Museum of the Weird in Austin, Texas 🦎🔮 📍 Mason explores the quirky Desert View Tower in Jacumba, California 🏜️🌬️ 📍 Jess ties it all t…
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Tom Horn Part II – The Last Wicked Years!
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52:23Let us know what you think In Part 2 of our two-part deep dive, we follow Tom Horn in the final violent years of his life—the killing of 14-year-old Willie Nickell and the subsequent trial that sealed Horn’s fate. Was he truly guilty, or the victim of a setup fueled by fear, politics, and the powerful cattle barons he once served? We examine facts,…
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Tom Horn Part I: He Had Black Shifty Eyes
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1:05:45Let us know what you think In Part 1 of this two-part deep dive, we explore the early years of Tom Horn—a man whose life straddled the fine line between legend and infamy. From his humble beginnings in Missouri to his roles as a scout, interpreter, cowboy, and Pinkerton detective, this episode lays the foundation for understanding how Tom Horn beca…
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Busch whittles the ladz down to just one, and all the others can do is helplessly watch from the sidelines. . Enjoying Dandies? Please leave us a positive rating and review! It helps the show get noticed by bigger platforms, and we'll have a lad thank you personally! Just note who you'd like to be thanked by in the review. Thank you! . Foley credit…
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Saint Patrick’s Battalion: Batallón de San Patricio
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1:10:11Let us know what you think In this episode, Marcelo and the gang uncover the remarkable story of Saint Patrick’s Battalion, a group of mostly Irish, catholic immigrants who fought for Mexico during the Mexican American War (1846–1848). Led by John Riley, these soldiers switched sides, driven by religious persecution, mistreatment, and solidarity wi…
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Samuel E. Chamberlain: The Man Who Lived Blood Meriden
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1:32:14Let us know what you think In this episode, Marcelo leads gang to explore the exploits of Samuel E. Chamberlain’s tell all book My Confession: Chamberlain’s vivid, violent, and horrific memoir of his time as a soldier and drifter on the Texas-Mexico border provided historical details and characters—most notably the enigmatic Judge Holden. Chamberla…
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Joaquín Murrieta: The Robin Hood of El Doradoe
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49:17Let us know what you think In this episode, Marcelo tells the tale of Joaquín Murrieta, a Mexican-born 49er who became a symbol of resistance during the California Gold Rush. Dive in with us as we try to separate fact and folklore by examining his early life, the injustices he faced, and his transformation into a legendary outlaw. Was he a ruthless…
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Rainmaker Charles Hatfield and the Flood of 1916
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1:02:05Let us know what you think In this episode, Mason tells the fascinating story of Charles Hatfield, a man who claimed to have the ability to make it rain. Known as the “moisture accelerator,” Hatfield’s alleged rain-making abilities had been sought after by a western communities desperate for water in the early 1900s. According to him, his secret ch…
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Mexican Repatriation Part II: The Devastating Inpact on Individuals and Communities
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46:01Let us know what you think Mexican Repatriation Part II In this episode, Marcelo brings us the second part of his story on the US’s immigration policy of in early 20th Century and the effects it had on individuals, populations and the economy in both the US and Mexico then and now. Content warning: This podcast contains depictions of state-sanction…
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What plans does Tabitha have for the ladz? And where the devil is Lord Busch? . Enjoying Dandies? Please leave us a positive rating and review! It helps the show get noticed by bigger platforms, and we'll have a lad thank you personally! Just note who you'd like to be thanked by in the review. Thank you! . Foley credits: Daveincamas on freesound.or…
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Mexican Repatriation Part I: Scapegoating Turns Systematic Cruelty in Early 20th Century America.
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1:43:42Let us know what you think In this episode, Marcelo takes the lead and shares the heartbreaking story of the US's Mexican Repatriation policies . Amid the Great Depression, lawmakers desperate to assign blame enacted harsh, exclusionary policies. Between the 1929 and 1939, somewhere between 300,000 and 1 million people—up to 60% of whom were U.S. c…
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Let us know what you think In this episode, the gang follows up on one of the subjects of our first episode and explores the fascinating story of Leonard Knight and his creation of Salvation Mountain, a vibrant, handmade monument found in slab city California. Knight’s vision, born out of a deep religious conviction, turned an isolated patch of lan…
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Something doesn't want us in the bathhouse... . Enjoying Dandies? Please leave us a positive rating and review! It helps the show get noticed by bigger platforms, and we'll have a lad thank you personally! Just note who you'd like to be thanked by in the review. Thank you! . Foley credits: Daveincamas on freesound.org Zimbot on freesound.org fmaudi…
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Alexander, The Man Who Knows!! : Early 20th Century Magician and Spiritualist
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1:14:53Let us know what you think ,In this episode, Jess takes the helm as the gang explores the life of Claude “Alexander” Conlin - Early 20th century magician, spiritualist, and “Master of Mentalism”. Cloaked as a mystic, Alexander dazzled audiences with his so-called psychic abilities, but behind the scenes, he led a turbulent life marked by failure fr…
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Let us know what you think Texas Revolutionary: Juan Seguín. Hey Y'all!! In this episode, Marcelo takes the lead and explores with the gang the life of Juan Seguín, a Tejano leader who played a crucial role in the Texas Revolution. From fighting at the Battle of San Jacinto to serving as the mayor of San Antonio, Seguín’s journey reflects the compl…
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The ladz attempt to get a piece of the lamp needed for the attic and hopefully take on a new ally. . Enjoying Dandies? Please leave us a positive rating and review! It helps the show get noticed by bigger platforms, and we'll have a lad thank you personally! Just note who you'd like to be thanked by in the review. Thank you! . Foley credits: Davein…
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Blucifer: Devil Horse of Denver International Airport
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24:19Let us know what you think In this episode, Mason takes the reins and explores the eerie and controversial Blue Mustang, the 32-foot-tall, red-eyed, blue horse sculpture at Denver International Airport. Nicknamed Blucifer, this statue has sparked urban legends and conspiracy theories, especially after its creator, Luis Jiménez, tragically died when…
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The Wail of La Llorona: Origins of the Worlds SCARIEST Bedtime Story.
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21:06Let us know what you think In part III of our Halloween Trilogy of Spooky History, Marcelo leads us in the moonlight to the riverbed as we dive into the chilling legend of La Llorona, Mexico’s infamous weeping woman. From its pre-Hispanic roots to colonial influences, we explore the cultural significance of this ghostly figure who roams the night s…
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The LaFayette Vampire: High Plains Bloodsucker!!
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17:08Let us know what you think In part II of our Halloween Trilogy of Spooky History, Jess leads us as we cracked the lid on the legend of the Lafayette Vampire, a mysterious figure linked to an unmarked grave in a local cemetery. Is it just folklore, or does something sinister lurk beneath the Colorado soil? From strange sightings to unsettling accoun…
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The ladz attempt to enter the attic only to be stopped by a terrifying new enemy. . Enjoying Dandies? Please leave us a positive rating and review! It helps the show get noticed by bigger platforms, and we'll have a lad thank you personally! Just note who you'd like to be thanked by in the review. Thank you! . Foley credits: Daveincamas on freesoun…
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Aliens Zapped my Horse to Death!! : Snippy the Horse
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16:07Let us know what you think In part I of our Halloween Trilogy of Spooky History, Mason takes leads us on trial of smalltown cosmic horror to tell the gang about a horse from Alamosa, Colorado, that died under strange circumstances. Its flesh was reportedly stripped with surgical precision, with no blood or struggle. Some blamed UFOs, others suspect…
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Project Plowshare: The Time Nukes Were Used for Fracking in the Rocky Mountains!!
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56:59Let us know what you think In this episode, Mason takes the gang underground to talk about Project Plowshare, the U.S. government's program to explore peaceful uses of nuclear explosions. Focusing on the test taking place in Colorado including Rulison (1969) and Rio Blanco (1973), which aimed to release natural gas trapped in underground rock. Whil…
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The North Butte Mining Disaster of 1917 Part III: A Strike Broken with Murder?
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1:09:03Let us know what you think In part three, Mason wraps up our story of the 1917 Granite Mountain Mine disaster in Butte, Montana. In its wake, tensions between miners and the companies erupted. Workers demanded better safety and conditions however corporate and government forces swiftly crushed their strike, using intimidation, violence, murder and …
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The invisible enemies tear at the heels of our ladz and endanger the house guests of the Holloway Manor. . Enjoying Dandies? Please leave us a positive rating and review! It helps the show get noticed by bigger platforms, and we'll have a lad thank you personally! Just note who you'd like to be thanked by in the review. Thank you! . Foley credits: …
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Zachery learns the motivations behind Busch's machinations and strikes a deal with the entity he keeps imprisoned. . Enjoying Dandies? Please leave us a positive rating and review! It helps the show get noticed by bigger platforms, and we'll have a lad thank you personally! Just note who you'd like to be thanked by in the review. Thank you! . Foley…
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The North Butte Mining Disaster of 1917 Part II: Fire, Brimstone, and Courage
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55:24Let us know what you think In part two of three, Mason continues the tragic story of the North Butte mining disaster of 1917, just after midnight on June 8th, a fire broke out after sparks from a misplaced carbide lamp ignited an oil-soaked cable, filling the tunnels with deadly smoke cussing 163 miners to lose their lives. Learn about the rescue e…
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The North Butte Mining Disaster of 1917 Part 1: The Copper Kings
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1:10:45Let us know what you think In part one of three, Mason takes the lead telling the story of the fonding of Butte MT, the rise of it's Copper King's who's companies made the city there Kingdom and the rivalry between the three that would force the city and it's industries in to a corporate amalgamated. This would create the setting for the North Butt…
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Zachery learns the identity of the being inhabiting the wardrobe and Daniel remains unconscious, unable to stop Adrian from doing something completely reckless. . Enjoying Dandies? Please leave us a positive rating and review! It helps the show get noticed by bigger platforms, and we'll have a lad thank you personally! Just note who you'd like to b…
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The 1917 Bath Riots: A 17 Year Mexican Girl Leads a Workers Protest At the El Paso border Crossing
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45:24Let us know what you think The 1917 Bath Riots In this episode Marcelo takes the lead by telling Jess and Mason the story of Carmelita Torres, a 17 year old Mexican girl fed up with the dehumanizing processes she and her fellow migrant workers had to go through when they crossed the border in El Paso Texas legally to work, starting a protest that q…
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The midnight hour strikes and the ladz are in way over their heads. . Enjoying Dandies? Please leave us a positive rating and review! It helps the show get noticed by bigger platforms, and we'll have a lad thank you personally! Just note who you'd like to be thanked by in the review. Thank you! . Foley credits: Daveincamas on freesound.org Zimbot o…
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Oscar Wilde in Leadville Colorado: High Art in High Places
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46:08Let us know what you think Join us as Jess takes the helm and tells the story of Irish poet and playwright Oscar Wilde's visit to the rowdy mining town of Leadville Colorado in 1882. Happy Pride Month!!! See the show slides on our Instagram!!! @false_summits_pod https://leadville.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_Wilde https://en.wikipedia.o…
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The ladz investigate the hoarse shout and find what could be the entrance to the mysterious attic. . Enjoying Dandies? Please leave us a positive rating and review! It helps the show get noticed by bigger platforms, and we'll have a lad thank you personally! Just note who you'd like to be thanked by in the review. Thank you! . Foley credits: Davein…
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The Ballad of Big Nose George: Outlaw Turned High Fashion
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31:42Let us know what you think Join Mason, Jess and Marcelo as they talk about notorious Wyoming outlaw George Parrott, better known as big Nose George. His violent crimes let to him to a gruesome death, however that wasn’t the end of Big Nose’s macabre story. *Yes-This was a reused script. No the original episode is no longer available. Crime Buff's G…
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With only half an hour before midnight strikes, the ladz attempt some last minute investigation, only to find that it is already too late. . Enjoying Dandies? Please leave us a positive rating and review! It helps the show get noticed by bigger platforms, and we'll have a lad thank you personally! Just note who you'd like to be thanked by in the re…
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Soapy Smith, The Con King Part II: the Undignified Fall of a Crime Boss
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32:29Let us know what you think In part two of a two-part series, Marcelo, and Mason conclude their talk about the last days of 1880’s con-artist turned crime boss Jefferson Randolph “Soapy” Smith. Sources: Soapy Smith: Con Man’s Empire https://www.historynet.com/soapy-smith-con-mans-empire/ Outlaw tales of Colorado - Jan Murphy Eccentric Colorado - Ken…
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Soapy Smith, The Con King Part I: from Street Con to Denver's frist Crime Boss
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26:48Let us know what you think In part one of a two-part series, Marcelo, and Mason talk about pioneering 1880’s con-artist Jefferson Randolph “Soapy” Smith man who built hey series of criminal empires from Denver to Alaska!!! Sources: Soapy Smith: Con Man’s Empire https://www.historynet.com/soapy-smith-con-mans-empire/ Outlaw tales of Colorado - Jan M…
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Emily and Francis reveal some troubling clues about the nature of Busch's experiments, all while the clock slowly approaches midnight. . Enjoying Dandies? Please leave us a positive rating and review! It helps the show get noticed by bigger platforms, and we'll have a lad thank you personally! Just note who you'd like to be thanked by in the review…
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Introducing the False Summits Podcast: what we're all about!
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1:01Let us know what you think Introducing the False Summits podcast! Thank you for your suport! We would love to hear from you! Feel free to send an email to [email protected] and or follow on Instagram @ false_summits_pod Thanks so much for listening!!!!! Like, subscribe, leave a review, wherever you can!!! Check us out with pictures on YouTu…
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Norton I, Emperor of the United States, Protector of Mexico: the reign of America's first and only emperor
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42:43Let us know what you think Did you know that the United States of America had an emperor? Well kind of. In this episode Jess & Mason talk about the life and Times of a beloved & eccentric San Francisco citizen Joshua Norton our America’s only “emperor”. https://emperornortontrust.org/emperor/life http://www.sfmuseum.org/hist1/norton.html Drag Herst…
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