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The Lesser Known People Podcast

Lesser Known People

The Lesser Known People Podcast dives deep into the craziest, most absurd, and most overlooked stories in history. From grimy criminals and rogue inventors to bizarre historical events and unsung lunatics, we bring you the wildest tales you"ve never heard, packed with brutal honesty, dark humor, and completely unfiltered commentary.

society & culture

All Episodes

45:25

18: Elmer McCurdy

The Lesser Known People Podcast ·

2020/10/13

Elmer McCurdy, soldier, outlaw, corpse. McCurdy was shot dead in 1911, but that didn't stop him. In a strange turn of events his body was preserved in an arsenic based embalming solution, and his corpse was passed around, Weekend at Bernie's style for decades. He was in sideshows, museums, and was even used as a prop on the big screen until 1977 when he was finally laid to rest.

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01:05:26

17: Stephan Bibrowski

The Lesser Known People Podcast ·

2020/10/06

Stephan Bibrowski is Lionel the Lion Faced Boy. Lionel was a circus showman, poly-linguist, and a tooth aficionado. He was a man of many hats and of many hairs. Like, a lot of hair. Whole body, 8 inches of hair. The moniker was fitting.

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01:02:22

16: Henry Paget

The Lesser Known People Podcast ·

2020/09/28

Henry Paget the, 5th Marquess of Anglesey, was FAB-U-LOUS! Paget was a royal that racked up 60 million in debt in just five years. He blew his wad on jewelry, gold studded underwear, and a car that farted roses. In this episode, the LKP boys explore the life of a guy who did it his way and was definitely too sexy for his shirt.

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01:02:45

15: LHOHQ

The Lesser Known People Podcast ·

2020/09/21

The Laughing Horse's Orifice Headquarters is one of the weirdest website on the internet. If you like apocalyptic subtext, conspiracy theories, mind control, indie films, and abject nudity; we have a story for you. WARNING: This website may be dangerous.

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01:01:32

14: Colonel Routh Goshen Part 2

The Lesser Known People Podcast ·

2020/09/13

As it turns out Goshen may have been living a bit of a lie. In this episode there is talk of Goshen's real origin story, a brutal and much deserved ass kicking, and something called a "knowledgeable goat".

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13: Colonel Routh Goshen Part 1

The Lesser Known People Podcast ·

2020/09/13

Colonel Routh Goshen, or The Arabian Giant, or The Palestine Giant . . . The gang isn't really sure if he was Palestinian, or Arabian, or even a Colonel for that matter, but he was, in fact, a giant of a man. According to P.T. Barnum, Goshen stood just over 7'11'' and weighed in at 620lbs. The man lived a colorful life surrounded by equally colorful characters. All of which are dissected and roasted in this episode.

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01:10:22

12: Frederick Thomas

The Lesser Known People Podcast ·

2020/09/06

Known as the Black Russian and the Sultan of Jazz, Frederick Bruce Thomas was born to slaves in the American south, and in the early 1900s set out on an adventure that took him around the world and challenged cultural norms. Join the gang as they explore the life of a young black man who became the most prominent entertain mogul in Moscow and Constantinople. Frederick Bruce Thomas is truly an inspiration and lived one hell of a life.

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11: Tarrare

The Lesser Known People Podcast ·

2020/08/23

Tarrare, French showman, soldier, spy, and bottomless pit. Join the gang as they learn about this human trash compactor. Experience the world of Tarrare where everything is edible and a man's favorites snacks can range from trash to living creatures, and even secret(ish) military correspondence.

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10: Julie d'Aubigny

The Lesser Known People Podcast ·

2020/08/18

A 17th century French noblewoman rejects her life's laid out plans and basically does... whatever the hell she wants. Julie d'Aubigny is a woman who will sing an aria, kick your ass at swordfighting, and burn down a convent to steal away her lover. She's not the hero France deserves, but the hero France needed.

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9: David Ritz

The Lesser Known People Podcast ·

2020/08/09

This story is kind of about David Ritz, a reporter for the Rolling Stone, and also kind of about Marvin Gaye in his twilight years. If you have ever heard "Sexual Healing" and wondered what it means, this episode will just add to your confusion, but you'll catch a real interesting story.

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01:00:46

8: HitchBOT

The Lesser Known People Podcast ·

2020/08/04

HitchBOT is a five-gallon bucket with pool noodle arms and a heart of gold. Be regaled by the story of a mostly useless robot that travels across four countries until he/she (the jury is still out on the gender) meets an unfortunate end. The gang is a little drunk in this episode and things take a few unexpected turns.

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45:13

7: Max Headroom Part 2

The Lesser Known People Podcast ·

2020/07/31

A follow-up to the original episode where the questions are raised: Whodunnit? And, more importantly, Why? Why, God? Why?

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6: Max Headroom Part 1

The Lesser Known People Podcast ·

2020/07/31

32 years after the infamous Max Headroom Signal Hijackings, the gang analyzes the incident by diving in the the many rabbit holes and implications of the perpetrator's odd display on national television. If the combination of Pepsi Cola, dildos, buttcheeks, and flyswatters piques your interest, buckle-up because this is going to be a wild ride.

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01:09:04

5: Mr. Hands

The Lesser Known People Podcast ·

2020/07/18

A story, near and dear to the gang's collective heart, about a man, his love of horses, and the State of Washington's loose, if not non-existent, beastiality laws. Mr. Hands has it all, Zoophiles, sex rings, death by horse penis, and a lengthy, girthy court proceeding. The gang is left to contemplate: Who is the victim? . . . Perhaps us all.

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01:22:01

4: John Titor

The Lesser Known People Podcast ·

2020/07/18

A "Time Traveller" sends a fax (ancient correspondence machine) to Art Bell, the host of the Coast to Coast AM radio show. The fax describes John Titor as a time traveller on a quest to save the world with the aid of a time machine shoved into the trunk of a 1967 Chevrolet Corvette. Big Cat and J-Money want to believe, but the rest of the gang is unsure if John Titor exists at all.

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01:12:14

3: Timothy Dexter

The Lesser Known People Podcast ·

2020/07/18

Timothy Dexter is a real piece of shit that falls ass backwards into wealth and fortune. Villain or hero, love him or hate him, Dexter's story is chock full of hilarity and the improbable.

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35:24

2: Julianne Koepcke

The Lesser Known People Podcast ·

2020/07/18

Julianne is a tough-as-nails 17 year old girl and sole survivor of a plane crash in the wilds of the Amazon. Here the gang is forced reflect on Julianne's sheer badassery and conclude that they could never WOMAN-up the way she did.

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48:49

1: John McAfee

The Lesser Known People Podcast ·

2020/07/18

Do you know what goes well with internet security? Paranoia, murder, political aspirations, crypto-currency, and butt drugs. Hope you're ready to see a man eat his own dick. This is John McAfee.

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