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American Esoterica

American history, bite-sized. These are the stories that may have slipped through the cracks - the odd detours that have shaped our history and culture in small, but sometimes significant, ways.

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10:21

Episode 72 - General Orders No. 11

American Esoterica ·

2025/04/09

There's one order that holds the record for maybe the most antisemitic government act in American history, and it both complicates and haunts the legacy of someone otherwise perceived as a hero.

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10:17

Episode 71 - The Northern Southern Invasion

American Esoterica ·

2025/03/27

Attacking the Union from the south just wasn't cutting it. So why not attack from the north instead? GENIUS.

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05:13

Episode 70 - At the Theater

American Esoterica ·

2025/03/13

Lincoln loved the theater, although he might have a different opinion in retrospect. Yes, we're doing another Lincoln one. Yes, it includes some startling coincidences.

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07:46

Episode 69 - The Family Gordy

American Esoterica ·

2025/02/27

This one is about Beyoncé’s stepfather’s ex-wife’s uncle. (It's also the incredible story of a family that lifted each other to unheard-of heights.)

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02:23

HOT NUGGET OF HISTORY - ILYTG

American Esoterica ·

2025/02/14

A love story for the ages.

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08:08

Episode 68 - Daredevil Queen

American Esoterica ·

2025/02/13

She broke the invisible barriers in early American aviation with little more than a wing and a prayer.

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05:49

Episode 67 - Notorious Napkin

American Esoterica ·

2025/01/30

The Napkin of Consequence emerges to define 50 years of American policy.

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07:39

Episode 66 - Assassination Cancelation

American Esoterica ·

2025/01/16

These are the losers of the losers - the ones who tried to do something stupid and failed in the attempt. Look at them - look at them and laugh. Also, it's a very serious subject, and your laughter is highly inappropriate. Grow up.

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07:41

Episode 65 - Mighty

American Esoterica ·

2025/01/02

If you set out to make your mark on the world, don't half-ass it.

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10:40

Episode 64 - The Duel

American Esoterica ·

2024/12/19

You thought the duel was over. You were wrong.

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11:46

Episode 63 - The Election

American Esoterica ·

2024/11/21

It was a dramatic and chaotic campaign for the presidency, dominated by fake news, procedural problems, and a particularly problematic pundit. That doesn't narrow it down at all, either, does it? Ahh, America...

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02:00

HOT NUGGET OF HISTORY - Lincoln Log

American Esoterica ·

2024/11/14

Juvenility ensues over the 16th #1's #2. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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08:18

Episode 62 - An American Haunting

American Esoterica ·

2024/10/24

There are famous ghosts and ghosts of famous people, but rarely do you find a ghost famous for being non-famous, as our subject today is. Be ready for the tragic theories behind the ghost known only as "The Thing."

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07:05

Episode 61 - Rubber Meets Road

American Esoterica ·

2024/10/17

It was a quick sales call that would go on to change everything and shape the world to come, until it all came to a fiery halt.

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08:12

Episode 60 - By Any Measure

American Esoterica ·

2024/09/26

Is something setting off my Geiger counter, or are you just happy to see me? Sometimes, our usual methods of measurement just won't do.

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06:40

Episode 59 - The Beach and the Black Belt

American Esoterica ·

2024/08/29

You got your prehistoric beach in my voting patterns! No, you got your voting patterns in my prehistoric beach! Hmm...maybe these are two great tastes that taste great together!

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08:41

Episode 58 - Same Old Song

American Esoterica ·

2024/08/15

It's not just A national anthem. It's THE national anthem of all national anthems. But it isn't ours. At least, not anymore. But it kind of was. Twice. In different ways.

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05:44

Episode 57 - Low Crimes and Misdemeanors

American Esoterica ·

2024/08/01

No person is above the law. Not even the president. Especially when street racing.

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17:43

Episode 56 - Did I Get It Wrong?

American Esoterica ·

2024/07/04

Look, getting it right is hard. Sometimes we have to settle for "close to right" or "sort of right" or even "not remotely right, but a good story nonetheless." This one features an interview with a special guest, Stuart Fisk Johnson, Esq., of the Aaron Burr Association, who has some things to say about we've treated Mr. Burr.

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11:43

Episode 55 - The Smiths Rock Glastonbury

American Esoterica ·

2024/06/20

In which men once again learn which is the superior sex. You may have never heard of the Smith sisters, but after this, you won't forget them. Or their cows.

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