Best Unhinged Antics Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 140 | He IS the Shed 51:58

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Join us this week as we tackle some sketchy history. Angie starts us with the story of (not quite a founding mother) Eliza Bowen Jumel. She’s born in a brothel, and eventually becomes the wealthiest woman in America. This fascinating woman ends up marrying Aaron Burr later in life and divorces him, using Alexander Hamilton Jr. as her lawyer. Theres…

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Episode 139 | Coordinating Their Chaos 55:06

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Theresa is back at it. This story has a little bit of everything you expect from one of her stories. WWII. Female spies. A missing leg. Join us as she shares the tale of Virginia Hall. This renowned spy has an incredible story, and there is so much to unpack. This story pairs well with:Odette Samson and Peter Churchill…

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Episode 138 | They’re Formal. Classy. 1:11:42

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Angie continues with her love affair with SAS member Paddy Mayne. Join us as she takes us through his work during WWII. Paddy is quite the hero. While demurely accepting medals for his valor, our favorite Irishman is leading his troops miles behind enemy lines and making the lives of the Axis powers rough. This story pairs well with:Paddy Mane’s In…

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Episode 137 | Another Missing Leg Story 54:07

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Angie is riding her Paddy Mane trip for the second week. This week, she covered Paddy Mane's tumultuous start to military service and how he met the founders of the SAS. Theresa takes us in a wildly different direction as she circles back on a previous story. Before she'd covered William Riker, the cult-founder of Holy City in episode 132. Today sh…

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Episode 136 | Kill Squad in Your Back Pocket 1:03:18

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History is strange and weird. Today's mash-up of stories proves it. Theresa picks up where she left off last week. (Last week, she shared about that time North Korea sent 31 commandos into South Korea to take out their president.) This week, South Korea responds by forming their own squad, only spoiler alert: things go fantastically awry. Angie col…

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Episode 135 | A Renaissance Garden Gnome 51:20

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History is jam-packed with stories you've never heard, and today's episode brings together two such tales. Angie starts with sharing Josef Mencik – the last knight, or the Knight of Strakonice. This Czech man of noble standing starts to enter the historical narrative by buying a castle, a suit of armour, and then stands up to a Nazi tank division. …

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Episode 134 | Best Kept Open Secret 54:01

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Do you remember how in the past, Theresa and Angie explained the start of WWI as that time a Serbian shot an Austrian, so Britain declared war on Germany? Well today, Theresa does a deep dive and explains how a secretive organization within the Serbian government referred to as The Black Hand is the group that trained the assassins who killed Archd…

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Episode 133 | Your Butter Stinkith 55:40

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It isn't every week Angie brings the pain, yet here we are. This week Angie shares the Lebensborn program. During this 9-year program, the Third Reich attempted to breed more soldiers. It starts with unwed Aryan mothers going to country estates to give birth and ends with the SS kidnapping children who looked the part. Theresa offers a palate clean…

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Episode 132 | God Forbid a Man Have a Hobby 51:40

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Angie and Theresa bring you another set of bizarrely wonderful stories to prove that yet again, people are unpredictable. Angie shares the wildly unhinged tale of the Emu War, or that time Australian farmers waged war against birds, and lost so so badly. It's hard to imagine pitting a machine gun against a flock of birds and losing, but here we are…

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Episode 131 | Butter That’s Not Butter, Doesn’t Taste Like Butter 43:56

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It's been a while since Theresa tortured Angie and the listeners. This episode is another opportunity to remind yourself that she gets off of curdling stomachs. Join us and give Angie moral support, and Theresa forces her to learn about Dr. Harvey Wiley and his volunteers who formed the Poison Squad and built the foundations of the FDA. This episod…

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Episode 130 | By God, the Lady Knows How to Die 57:32

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Angie serves up a story so piping hot it consumes the entire episode. Come join us as she regales us with the story of Mata Hari. Whatever you think you know of this WWI spy, this wasn't it. Angie serves up all the tea and she turns us all into fan girls as she shares her execution. This episode pairs well with: WWII's Most Decorated Spy: Odette Sa…

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Episode 129 | Ovaries Can’t Ride on Trains 57:36

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We're back to exploring the gritty unhinged history of WWII spies this week as Theresa shares the story of the war's most decorated spy, Odette Samson. This French-born woman left her three young girls in Britain and joined the war effort, as a courier (the fatality rate of couriers was over 40%). During this mission, she fell in love, got tortured…

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Episode 128 | Team Mafia Boss 52:03

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This episode has it all. Today, Angie takes center stage when she shares the correlation between sliced bread, the Normandy, and WWII. Come for Theresa losing her mind at how sliced bread relates to anything. Stay for a thorough retelling of Operation Underworld, or how the Italian mafia helped protect Americans, as the first line of defense from A…

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Episode 127 | Anything But Therapy 1:07:16

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You haven't heard it all until you've encountered the chaos of Tallulah Bankhead. This stage actress struggled to break into Hollywood while racking up over 500 lovers of both genders. Come for the unhinged antics of a starlet. Stay for her surprising activism. This episode pairs well with: Tallulah's Ex-Girlfriend and WWII Spy: Toto Koopman…

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Episode 126 | These are Some Beige Names 45:07

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There is nothing Angie loves more than the drama, pomp, and circumstance of Charlie Two's court (Charles II). Today's story is another instance of royal gossip as she shares a possible love triangle between Queen Anne, Sarah Churchill, and Abigail Marshem. This episode pairs well with: Another juicy moment from Charlie Two's Court: Nell Gwyn…

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Episode 125 | This Girl Used Her Honey Pot 1:20:58

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There are certain things you can expect from this podcast and today's episode is no deviation. Theresa shares the story of Toto Koopman, the first famous biracial model and WWII spy. Her list of lovers runs from Tallulah Bankhead to Winston Churchill's son. Because she was a hell of a lot more than her black book, she served the Italian resistance …

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#3 - Bruce Lee Asked for COKE in Handwritten Letters (Yes, Really) 11:37

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In this episode of Letter Rip, we dive into the wild, real-life drug letters written by martial arts icon Bruce Lee. In 2021, over 40 handwritten notes surfaced, revealing Bruce’s candid requests for cocaine, LSD, cannabis, and even firearms, all written with a philosopher’s flair and a street dealer’s confidence. We explore Bruce's blend of wisdom…

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Episode 124 | Can I Just Lay Down Now? 1:06:00

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Happy Pride Month! We're kicking off June with stories that are meant to be told. Angie starts with Lucicus Beebe. This dandy of a gentleman did everything with the utmost panache. He toured the US and Europe in his own decked-out train car and remained fashionable, even when reporting on fires that broke out. Theresa brings in the tragic story of …

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Episode 123 | 3 Type-A Raccoons in a Trenchcoat 59:28

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This episode is yet another shiny example of something you never expected. Theresa starts off sharing the story of Wong Kim Ark, the US citizen you likely never heard of. He is the man who challenged the government, had his case heard by the Supreme Court, and established himself as the first person named as a recipient of birthright citizenship. O…

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#2 - Jourdon Anderson: To My Old MASTER 56:08

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This week on Letter Rip, we dive into one of the greatest slow-burn roast letters in American history, written by a freed slave to the guy who literally shot him twice. In 1865, Jourdon Anderson, now a free man living in Ohio, received a letter from his former master, Colonel P.H. Anderson, begging him to return to the plantation. Yes, the same man…

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Episode 122 | Retirement Sounds Great After That 1:11:38

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Grab your weighted blanket and settle in with a mug of calming tea. You'll need it. Angie kicks things into high gear when she shares the story of the legendary female samurai, Tomoe Gozen. Listen along to Theresa thinking she knows more of the story than she actually does. Theresa takes a sharp left turn by sharing the story of the Lone Fir Cemete…

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Episode 121 | It’s Either This or Literal Violence 53:49

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Since Angie took the entire episode last week, Theresa brought a hell of a story this week. Grab your popcorn and hunker down because she's sharing the story of the 442nd. This heroic group of Japanese-American soldiers in WWII bravely fought for five days and nights through freezing rain and dense fog to rescue 211 Texans pinned down by German tro…

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Episode 120 | Lemme Keep the Cook 49:31

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Dude. Brace yourself. Angie found a whopper of a story. Buckle up for her telling of Yoshiko Kawashima, a member of the Qing dynasty who was a gender-fluid spy for the Japanese in the early 1900s. Whatever you're expecting, this ain't it. This episode pairs well with: Aline GriffithBy twigliot

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#1 - Jack The RIPPER: Letter 'From Hell' 51:05

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In this premiere episode of Letter Rip, Zach dives into the 'From Hell' Letter written by Jack the Ripper. Here's some background on the infamous correspondence: On the night of October 15th, George Lusk—Chairman of the Whitechapel Vigilance Committee in London, a group of locals desperate to stop the brutal killings terrorizing their streets—recei…

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Episode 119 | Going on Vibes Alone 1:11:02

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Woowwee. This week is a crazy mashup of stories. First off, Angie shares a Japanese festival called Nakizumo, where sumo wrestlers attempt to make babies cry, on purpose. Theresa overcomes her feelings about this to share the story of Richard Sakakida, a nisei (a first-generation Japanese American) sent to spy on the Japanese in Manilla before the …

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Episode 118 | Thanks for Translating Past Theresa 1:00:24

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Join your favorite unhinged historians as they bring you some crazy stories. Today Theresa shares the tale of Molly Williams, the first female firefighter, who was also the first Black woman firefighter. Oh, and she did it at the age of 71. Not to be outdone, Angie regales us with Lilian Wyles, the first female inspector of Scotland Yard. This barr…

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Episode 117 | Suckers for Resistance Stories 1:06:19

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At Unhinged History, we are nothing if not consistent. To prove that, Angie shares a solid resistance story from WWII. In this unbelievable tale, Major Cary Elwes, not that Cary Elwes, along with fellow SAS sneak behind enemy lines, steal a train, and rescue POWs. Theresa presses all the buttons triggering outrage as she shares the Mexican Repatria…

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Episode 116 | The Tea of the Time 1:02:26

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No matter what you expected, you never guessed this week's stories. Theresa kicks things off with the tale of Hazel Scott, the Black musician who seamlessly blended classical and jazz. She was the first Black woman to have her show on national TV in the 1950s. Angie refuses to be chill with her choice of stories when she shares the story of Rahmah …

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Episode 115 | I’m So Glad You Didn’t Ask 1:07:35

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In celebration of April Fool's Day, Angie and Theresa are at it again. Angie starts off with the tale of the Cardiff Giant. George Hull and his cousin William Newell create this elaborate hoax to convince people that they found a giant petrified man – then the showman Barnum gets involved. Theresa then shares the story of the Fox sisters. These ren…

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Episode 114 | More Impressive Than a 1300s Prenup 57:43

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Aww, the sweet feeling of predictability. Theresa starts us off with, the particularly unhinged story of Jeanne de Clisson, the Lion of Brittany. This female French pirate was an absolute menace for 13 years as she pillaged her countrymen in a revenge plot. Angie, is well, the sweet amazing soul she is, week after week, as she shares the story of M…

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Episode 113 | Everyone Loves Us, But Vermont 1:07:20

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Angie kicks us off with Tarenorerer. This aboriginal woman comes from Tasmania. After being a slave for a brief period, our girl escapes from slavery and shows the colonizers how much of a pain this rebel leader can be. Theresa picks up from here and regales us with the story of French sculptress – Camille Claudel. This woman comes of age during th…

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#61 - Kanye West's SUPERBOWL Antics, OF Creator Vs. 1000 Bodies, & Looking Back On Breaking Takes 1:46:23

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On the final episode of BREAKING TAKES, Sam and Zach reflect on the podcast's journey, Kanye West's Super Bowl commercial, an Only Fans Creator that took down 1000 bodies, and more. SUBSCRIBE TO BREAKING TAKES PREMIUM: https://breakingtakes.supercast.com/ BREAKING TAKES LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingtakes/ TikTok: https://www.…

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Episode 112 | A Level of Chutzpah to Rock the Name Elmo 1:17:35

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Join us this week as Angie and Theresa serve up some fabulous stories of strong-willed women. Theresa starts with Rosemary Bryant Mariner. This naval aviator holds many firsts. She was the first woman to fly a tactical jet, the first woman to command an aviation squadron, and she was one of the first women to serve aboard a navy warship. Angie goes…

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Episode 111 | The Bad Batch are the 99 54:31

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This episode is in response to a move to pull key stories from the Air Force History Class. We believe in telling stories that have representation. These stories are filled with struggles and hardships. Theresa starts by sharing the WASPs of WWII. The Women's Air Service Pilots bridged the gap created by men serving on the front lines. These 1074 w…

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Episode 110 | Petrol Filled Champagne Bottles 1:03:02

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This week's stories are incredible. Angie starts off with the story of Ronald Erwin McNair, the second Black NASA astronaut. Not only was he an astronaut, he was a fifth-degree black belt and accomplished saxophone player. His tenacity helped him rise through the ranks at all of his goals. His life is cut short, tragically, when the Challenge space…

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Episode 109 | That’s an Awesome Going Away Party 1:03:52

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Whatever you were expecting, this wasn't it. Theresa shares the over-the-top story of Eartha Kitt. Come for her rough childhood and stay for her playing Cat Woman. Between that and the CIA compiling a dossier about her with some racy gossip, this story has it all. Angie zips much further back into history to share Toussaint Louverture with us. This…

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Episode 108 | No One Destroys Like the Hoover 1:11:21

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This week the dynamic duo do what they do best. Angie kicks us off by sharing her greatest love, Egypt, with us and telling us facts about King Tutankhamun. Maybe you've heard them all before, but you've never heard Angie gush about him. Theresa dips into her bag of stories that make you both happy and livid. Come for her telling the tale of how th…

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Episode 107 | A Token Aristocrat 53:30

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Journey with us on a fantastic romp through history. Theresa shares the story of Enheduanna, the first named author. She lived in approximately 2300 BC, in ancient Sumaria, and wrote hymns for 42 temples and three epic poems. Angie regales us with the tale of Jeffrey Hudson. As a member of the court of Queen Henrietta Maria, the wife of Charles I o…

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Episode 106 | Victoria's Grandbabies Were Clones 1:04:38

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Strange things happened this week. Both Angie and Theresa cover a very specific time in Russian History. Angie starts with the story of Maria Bochkareva, who created and led the Russian Women’s Battalion of Death during WWI. Then Theresa harkens back to the Otsu Incident. In May 1891, Russian Crown Prince Nicholas Alexandrovich visited Otsu, Japan,…

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Episode 105 | This is Why HOAs Exist 48:33

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Ever wonder about extremely niche aviation stories? No worries, we got you. This week Theresa shares the tale of Franz Reichelt, the "Flying Tailor." This man dreams of creating a parachute and believes his invention would work if he could only jump from a higher surface, so he tests his prototype from the Eiffel Tower. He leaves a six-inch crater …

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Episode 104 | Weaponized Incompetence That I’m Okay With 49:47

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Join us this week as Angie shares the unhinged story of Doug Hegdahl. This POW during the Vietnam War single-handedly saved the lives of over 250 men by memorizing their names and info to the tune of "Old McDonald Had a Farm." This episode pairs well with: Jesse Owens and Carl Luz Long – WWII Tootsie Rolls at the Chosin Reservoir…

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Episode 103 | Proof Fashion Will Get You Anywhere 55:17

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This week, Theresa takes us on a jaunt through history to share about the Wide Awakes, the Republican political movement that elected Lincoln president during the fateful 1860 election. Started by Eddie Yergason, who made a cloak to wear to prevent his clothes from getting messed up by the torch he'd carry during a rally that Cassius Clay was speak…

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Episode 102 | Mentally Into Tim Curry 55:12

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Cuddle up with a warm beverage and get ready. Theresa kicks things off by sharing the Hatpin Panic, where women at the beginning of the 1900s were using hatpins in self-defense against assault on public transit. It sparks global outrage – against the hatpins, not the assault. Once you have ordered your new hairpins made of forged steel, Angie tells…

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Episode 101 | I’m Not Going to Admit Anything 53:56

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This week, Angie and Theresa did deep cuts of history and brought you little-known stories of some mighty women. Angie kicks things off with Yaa Asantewaa. She was the Queen Mother of Ejisu in the Ashanti empire. If you're looking for a strong African queen, we got you. Not wanting to be outdone, Theresa shares the story of Hajjah Ghazala bint Amma…

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#60 - Secret Agent SANTA CLAUS, Sam's Luigi Mangione Link, Botched Baby Snips, & Christmas Drinking Rules 1:09:24

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On this episode of BREAKING TAKES, Sam and Zach discuss the Russian government branding Santa Claus a foreign agent of capitalist society, Sam's mutual Facebook connections with Luigi Mangione, the odd tradition of babies getting circumcised by a Rabbi, the best ways to ride that drinking line around Christmas, and more. SUBSCRIBE TO BREAKING TAKES…

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Episode 100 | Because I Was Bored, Sir 1:09:38

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Welcome to the 100th episode. We promise to be just as unhinged as ever. Today Theresa starts us off with the story of Harriet Tubman. Come for the part about the Underground Railroad. Stay for the part where she's awarded the rank of general post-humorously. Angie brings us back to WWII by sharing the crazy life of Jack Churchill – the legend of t…

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Episode 99 | This Sounds Credible Already 58:27

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Get ready to discover your new favorite Chinese Queen Consort and General, Fu Hoa. This absolute legend enjoyed battle axes and oracle bones. Listen to Angie share her life around 1200 BC. Theresa carries the girl boss vibes by sharing the story of Alice "Diamond Annie" and the Forty Elephants. This girl gang was known for two things: Shoplifting T…

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#59 - The United Healthcare ASSASSIN & The WICKED Gangbang 1:03:51

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On this episode of BREAKING TAKES, Sam and Zach discuss the developing United Healthcare Shooter situation, their main takeaways from Wicked (the film and the musical), and more. SUBSCRIBE TO BREAKING TAKES PREMIUM: https://breakingtakes.supercast.com/ BREAKING TAKES LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingtakes/ TikTok: https://www.tik…

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#58 - The MOLLY Gnome Drug Bust, Billboard's Top Pop Stars, & Bathhouse Techno 1:06:21

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On this episode of BREAKING TAKES, Sam and Zach discuss the Dutch police finding a gnome made of molly during a drug bust, the idiots who put together the list for Billboard Top Pop 25 Pop Stars of All Time, Zach's annoying experience with Bathhouse Spotify playlists, and more. SUBSCRIBE TO BREAKING TAKES PREMIUM: https://breakingtakes.supercast.co…

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Episode 98 | Come on, Brain! BRAIN! 47:59

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Whatever you thought we'd cover this week, you're wrong. Theresa starts us off with the disappearance of Agatha Christi. Christi vanishes for 11 days. Was it amnesia? A fugue state? Angie deals with this troubling story by lobbing her own into the mix. She tells us about George “Skeeter” Vaughan and the Moccasin Rangers. Skeeter is credited with th…