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Les Incompetent

Austin Schindel and Zachary Whitt

Welcome to Les Incompetent, a History podcast hosted by Austin Schindel and Zachary Whitt! We are just two guys who have a passion for history, enjoy discussing the topics, and reading about events and people we are just learning about. Hopefully you join us on our discussions and read along!

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01:11:08

The 1964-65 New York Worlds Fair

Les Incompetent ·

2025/08/30

This week on Les Incompetent, we go over the 1964 New York Worlds Fair, created by the infamous and controversial Robert Moses. We go over creation of the fair, its numerous controversies, Walt Disneys accomodations, and what this fair meant for the future and what Robert Moses didn't want to include. Needless to say, we do not like Robert Moses and it will be pretty clear. Walt Disney did have some pretty great ideas, but he unfortunately died in 1966 and never saw his plans to fruition.

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43:45

Jaws (1975)

Les Incompetent ·

2025/08/23

This week on Les Incompetent, we go over the original Blockbuster Jaws from Steven Spielberg. We talk about how this movie revolutionized Hollywood, we discuss the camera work, the practical effects, the effective horror, and how this movie ruined the ocean for so many people, leading to Shark Week. We also discuss how Shark Week has lost the plot, and may need to be reminded why it exists in the first place.

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01:07:27

Zodiac, Robert Graysmith, and the Responsibility of...

Les Incompetent ·

2025/08/16

This week on Les Incompetent, we cover the Zodiac Killer, who was active in the late 60's in California. We go over the book Zodiac written by Robert Graysmith, and the 2007 film of the same name adapted from the book. We go over the irresponsible nature of the San Francisco Chronicle allowing a literal serial killer to take their front page, and how this influenced other people to commit murders as well.

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56:21

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)

Les Incompetent ·

2025/08/09

This week on Les Incompetent, we go over Quentin Tarantinos 2019 film "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood," and shows his fairytale ending to what happened in 1969. We go over the themes that are covered, as well as discussing the fairytale aspect of the movie, and what we were robbed in in real life.

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02:18:59

Charles Manson and the Death of the Sixties

Les Incompetent ·

2025/08/02

CONTENT WARNING AHEAD: We will be discussing the controversial figure Charles Manson and the murders he commited. Please be advised. We will be discussing Tom O'Neill's book "Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties" as well as Vincent Bugliosis book "Helter Skelter." We will be going over Charles Mansons life, crimes, and infamy, as well as dissecting the true crime community and their infatuation with these events.

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01:10:07

The Deer Hunter (1978)

Les Incompetent ·

2025/07/26

On this weeks episode of Les Incompetent, we go over the 1978 Best Picture winner "The Deer Hunter." A critique on the Vietnam War, while also showing how this war affects a small town in Pennsylvania, this movie is a lot to take in. This movie does a very good job at showing the pain war causes, how war affects men who serve, and how the pain they are feeling can be seen/ felt by their own loved ones.

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02:21:32

USA Presidents 1960's-1970's

Les Incompetent ·

2025/07/19

This week on Les Incompetent, we go over the US Presidents that served during the Vietnam war, which covers JFK, LBJ, Nixon, and Ford. We go over what each accomplished in office, what dogs they had (big fans of Checkers) and their defining Legacy, or for Nixon, what he did besides Watergate. We go over what each president did for the war effort, and what changes they implemented at a governmental level to alleviate the loss that was occuring in Vietnam

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55:11

The Graduate (1967)

Les Incompetent ·

2025/07/12

On this weeks episode of Les Incompetent, we cover the 1967 oscar winning film "The Graduate." While being a great representation of the Baby Boomers, its also a great look into the Greatest Generation and what they were pushing onto their own children. We cover the impact of characters such as Benjamin Braddock and Mrs. Robinson, and we confront the use of Simon and Garfunkel music throughout this film.

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01:53:00

Films from the 60's and 70's

Les Incompetent ·

2025/07/05

On this weeks episode of Les Incompetent, we go over influential films during the era of Vietnam, and the monumental shift that occured in Hollywood, particularly in tone and themes. We go over the icons of the 60's and 70's, the Oscar winners as well as highest grossing movies from every generation as well, showing the way America changed its favorite actors and directors across a 10 year span, and how we really haven't lost the actors from the 70's nowadays. Also, we really did not like the French

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52:02

Dirty Harry (1971)

Les Incompetent ·

2025/06/28

This week on Les Incompetent, we go over the 1971 film Dirty Harry, starring Clint Eastwood as Harry Callahan, a cop in San Francisco hunting down the serial killer Scorpio. We discuss the similarities to the Zodiac murders, how influential this film in not only pop culture, but on police in general, and how this movie introduces a new type of figure, one that is darker, morally gray, and one who has questionable judgment.

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01:49:43

Vietnam Era Music

Les Incompetent ·

2025/06/21

This week on Les Incompetent, we do a deep dive into the music of the 60's and 70's and discuss the huge shift in tone, meaning, and sound. We go over artists like Elvis, the Beach Boys, CCR, Pink Floyd, and Jimi Hendrix. We also talk about the significance of the shift and why it plays a vital role in the anti war effort.

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01:00:31

Platoon

Les Incompetent ·

2025/06/14

This week on Les Incompetent, we are going to be covering Oliver Stones 1986 film Platoon. We will be covering its legacy, its incredibly deep cast of characters, and its accuracy to the Vietnam War. We will also be discusssing the two sides in the film, and what it means for the evolution of warfare

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36:32

Goodbye Pirates, Hello Vietnam

Les Incompetent ·

2025/06/07

On this weeks episode of Les Incompetent, we begin our discussion into the era of the 60's and 70's, with a heavy emphasis on the Vietnam War. With a such a rich diversity of topics such as the war itself, cultural revolutions, Civil Rights, music and entertainment, serial killers, and political upheaval, there is a lot to talk about and we may as well try.

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01:04:29

Black Flags and Blue Waters: Blackbeard, Stede...

Les Incompetent ·

2025/05/31

On this weeks episode of Les Incompetent, we finish Eric Dolans "Black Flags and Blue Waters" by talking about not only the end of the golden age of piracy, but about some of the biggest names of the time period. We also discuss what we will be talking about next as we wrap up this topic and season.

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01:05:58

Pirates of the Caribbean

Les Incompetent ·

2025/05/24

On this weeks episode of Les Incompetent, we go over, inarguably, the most popular pirate franchise to ever grace the big screen. We go over Johnny Depps performance as the eponymous Jack Sparrow, we go over the references and the pirate lore that are used in the films, and we also discuss how this entire franchise came into being from a small darkride in Anaheim California.

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01:18:14

Black Flags and Blue Waters: Treasure and the Tempest

Les Incompetent ·

2025/05/17

On this weeks episode of Les Incompetent, we continue Erin Jay Dolans novel "Black Flags and Blue Waters." This week, we cover familiar territory about Samuel Bellamy and the crash of the Whydah, we peel away some of the magic we think of when we think of pirates, and we discuss the importance of learning history in a landscape of people forgetting.

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54:39

Black Flags and Blue Waters: Crackdown and Wars Reprieve

Les Incompetent ·

2025/05/10

On this weeks episode of Les Incompetent, we go over Chapters 4 and 5 of Eric Dolans book "Black Flags and Blue Waters." We discuss the downfall of Captain Kidd and how Privateering is not a guarantee. We also go over Colonial governorship, supporting piracy and the people that stood up to Pirates like Charles Snead and Cotton Mather.

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01:11:45

Black Flags and Blue Waters: Filling in the World

Les Incompetent ·

2025/05/03

On this weeks episode of Les Incompetent, we begin Eric Jay Dolins book "Black Flags and Blue Waters. We discuss the importance of pirates to the American colonies, learn about figures that were excluded from The Pirates Republic, and add more information to our theory about the Golden Age of Piracy being the first "workers revolt."

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34:33

Captain Blood (1935)

Les Incompetent ·

2025/04/26

On this weeks episode of Les Incompetent, we cover the 1935 film "Captain Blood." Technically a remake of a 1924 silent film, Captain Blood tells the story of Doctor Peter Blood, and how the world around him shapes him into becoming Captain Blood. This film, not only launched Errol Flynns career, but also does a surprisingly good job at showcasing the pirate lifestyle, time period, and preservation of what makes the time period interesting.

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35:15

Treasure Island (1950)

Les Incompetent ·

2025/04/19

On this weeks episode of Les Incompetent, we cover Walt Disneys 1950 film "Treasure Island." Considered by many to create the defining and lasting image of pirates we have to this day, we go over what the film does right, wrong, and why Robert Newtons portrayal of Long John Silver is so important in the portrayal of pirates.

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