Midnight Facts for Insomniacs

55:29

History's Greatest Hauntings: The Bell Witch,...

Midnight Facts for Insomniacs ·

2026/10/08

This week, Shane and Duncan go ghost hunting across two centuries and three continents.In Tennessee, the Bell Witch moves into a farmhouse, wrecks an engagement, and terrorizes a future president. In London, Scratching Fanny knocks against the walls of a Cock Lane lodging, accusing a widower of poisoning his wife. In Australia, Fisher's Ghost perches on a fence rail and points toward his own grave. Pour something strong, lock the doors, and join the boys for three of history's strangest

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15:59

After Midnight: The Top Five Musical Performances...

Midnight Facts for Insomniacs ·

2026/10/01

The Beatles on Ed Sullivan? Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison? Which would be in your top five…Tell us in Discord ~ Become an Insomniac! Join the Midnight Masses by supporting the show on PATREON and unlock exclusive bonus content. ~ Rep the show! Grab a tee or mug at the MIDNIGHT MERCH store and spread the word. ~ Follow us on INSTAGRAM ~ Send Shane and Duncan a message at midnightfactsforinsomniacs@gmail.com ~

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53:11

Madness on Trial: The History of the Insanity Defense

Midnight Facts for Insomniacs ·

2026/09/24

For centuries, courts have wrestled with one impossible question: does madness excuse murder?From Daniel M’Naghten and his delusions about the British government to John Hinckley Jr. and his attempt to win Jodie Foster’s heart by shooting Ronald Reagan, the history of the insanity defense is full of strange crimes, stranger logic, and some truly bizarre courtroom battles. ~ Become an Insomniac! Join the Midnight Masses by supporting the show on PATREON and unlock exclusive bonus content. ~ Join the

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5:35

After Midnight Livestream: The Top 5 Bass Riffs of...

Midnight Facts for Insomniacs ·

2026/09/17

Bilie Jean? Money? Under Pressure? Higher Ground?Which would be in your top 5? Tell us in Discord ~ Become an Insomniac! Join the Midnight Masses by supporting the show on PATREON and unlock exclusive bonus content. ~ Rep the show! Grab a tee or mug at the MIDNIGHT MERCH store and spread the word. ~ Follow us on INSTAGRAM ~ Send Shane and Duncan a message at midnightfactsforinsomniacs@gmail.com ~

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54:59

Doomsday Real Estate: Luxury Bunkers

Midnight Facts for Insomniacs ·

2026/09/10

This week, Shane and Duncan descend into the strange world of luxury bunkers, from the bizarre Atomitat to a Las Vegas mansion buried beneath the desert, an abandoned Atlas missile silo transformed into a luxury survival condo, and sprawling private compounds designed to keep the ultra-wealthy comfortable while the rest of civilization burns.Swimming pools, movie theaters, fake windows, hydroponic gardens, private security, and enough luxury amenities to make the apocalypse feel like a vacation

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16:55

After Midnight Livestream: The Top 5 Most Viscerally...

Midnight Facts for Insomniacs ·

2026/09/03

The storming of Normandy in Saving Private Ryan? The T-Rex reveal in Jurassic Park? Avengers assemble? Which would be in your top 5? Tell us in Discord ~ Become an Insomniac! Join the Midnight Masses by supporting the show on PATREON and unlock exclusive bonus content. ~ Rep the show! Grab a tee or mug at the MIDNIGHT MERCH store and spread the word. ~ Follow us on INSTAGRAM ~ Send Shane and Duncan a message at midnightfactsforinsomniacs@gmail.com ~

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46:34

Castles, Cannons & Billionaires: The History of Bunkers

Midnight Facts for Insomniacs ·

2026/08/27

Castles, cannons, concrete, and the persistent human desire not to get blown up. This week, Shane and Duncan trace the strange evolution of the bunker, from medieval fortifications and the arrival of artillery to the underground defenses of the World Wars and the nuclear paranoia of the Cold War.~ Become an Insomniac! Join the Midnight Masses by supporting the show on PATREON and unlock exclusive bonus content. ~ Join the community, chat with fellow insomniacs, and vote on episode topics via

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7:27

After Midnight Livestream: The Top 5 Classic Rock...

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2026/08/21

Satisfaction? Iron Man? Purple Haze? Born To Be Wild? Which epic riffs would be in your top 5...Tell us in Discord ~ Become an Insomniac! Join the Midnight Masses by supporting the show on PATREON and unlock exclusive bonus content. ~ Rep the show! Grab a tee or mug at the MIDNIGHT MERCH store and spread the word. ~ Follow us on INSTAGRAM ~ Send Shane and Duncan a message at midnightfactsforinsomniacs@gmail.com ~

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69:40

The History of Tattoos (A Host Swap Livestream!)

Midnight Facts for Insomniacs ·

2026/08/13

Body-art aficionados rejoice! MFFI finally takes on tattoos... Long before tattoo machines, sterile needles, and flash books, humans were finding creative ways to decorate their skin. In this week's host swap episode, Duncan traces the history of tattooing from sooty sticks to rotary guns to a nightmare future of automated skin-printers. Follow along to find out how tattooing went from ancient ritual and social taboo to the red carpet, the runway, and the mall. ~ Become an Insomniac! Join the

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11:07

After Midnight Livestream: The 5 Things Humanity...

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2026/08/06

Leaf blowers? Glitter? Daylight savings time? Which modern annoyances would be in your top 5? Tell us in Discord ~ Become an Insomniac! Join the Midnight Masses by supporting the show on PATREON and unlock exclusive bonus content. ~ Rep the show! Grab a tee or mug at the MIDNIGHT MERCH store and spread the word. ~ Follow us on INSTAGRAM ~ Send Shane and Duncan a message at midnightfactsforinsomniacs@gmail.com ~

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22:27

After Midnight Livestream: The 5 Most Epic Films of...

Midnight Facts for Insomniacs ·

2026/07/23

What makes a film epic? Scale, score, scope, duration? And which would be in your top 5? Tell us in Discord ~ Become an Insomniac! Join the Midnight Masses by supporting the show on PATREON and unlock exclusive bonus content. ~ Rep the show! Grab a tee or mug at the MIDNIGHT MERCH store and spread the word. ~ Follow us on INSTAGRAM ~ Send Shane and Duncan a message at midnightfactsforinsomniacs@gmail.com ~

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44:34

Why Does Doubt Have a B? The Twisted Logic of English...

Midnight Facts for Insomniacs ·

2026/07/23

Why does doubt have a B? Why is colonel pronounced “kernel?” And how can rough, through, though, and bough all ignore the same letters in completely different ways? This week, Shane and Duncan trace the remarkable history of English spelling through conquests, sound shifts, scholarly meddling, and centuries of happy accidents. The result isn’t just one of the world’s most confusing languages. It’s a living museum of its own history. ~ Become an Insomniac! Join the Midnight Masses by supporting the

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30:41

Southpaws: The Sinister Science of Left-Handedness

Midnight Facts for Insomniacs ·

2026/07/16

Join Shane and Duncan for an exploration of the strange history and surprising science of left-handedness, from sinister medieval myths and bizarre medical theories to the neurological quirks that make southpaws so fascinating. You'll learn why lefties are so rare, why they seem to dominate certain sports, and whether being left-handed really comes with hidden advantages…or hidden risks. ~ Become an Insomniac! Join the Midnight Masses by supporting the show on PATREON and unlock exclusive bonus

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13:05

After Midnight Livestream: The Top 5 Fictional Places...

Midnight Facts for Insomniacs ·

2026/07/09

The Shire? Hogwarts? Atlantis? Which would be in your top 5? Tell us in Discord ~ Become an Insomniac! Join the Midnight Masses by supporting the show on PATREON and unlock exclusive bonus content. ~ Rep the show! Grab a tee or mug at the MIDNIGHT MERCH store and spread the word. ~ Follow us on INSTAGRAM ~ Send Shane and Duncan a message at midnightfactsforinsomniacs@gmail.com ~

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57:27

Nature's Weirdest Phenomena: Ghost Lights, Sailing...

Midnight Facts for Insomniacs ·

2026/07/02

Ghostly lights on the horizon. Thousands of fireflies pulsing in tandem. A lakeshore strewn with petrified figures. A storm that never seems to end. This week, Shane and Duncan take a closer look at some of nature’s strangest spectacles and the weird science hiding behind the myths. ~ Become an Insomniac! Join the Midnight Masses by supporting the show on PATREON and unlock exclusive bonus content. ~ Join the community, chat with fellow insomniacs, and vote on episode topics via DISCORD ~ Send Shane

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71:17

A.M. Livestream with Special Guest Alfred Banks: The...

Midnight Facts for Insomniacs ·

2026/06/25

Alfred is back! Longtime friend of the show Alfred Banks returned to the livestream to help the guys tackle one important question: What were the biggest lies we were told as kids? From “If you make a funny face, it’ll stay that way” to “Hard work always pays off,” Alfred and the Insomniacs sorted through decades of parental propaganda to assemble a definitive list of childhood nonsense. Which would be in your top 5? Tell us in Discord ~ Become an Insomniac! Join the Midnight Masses by supporting

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62:47

Jackasses: The History of Daredevils, Stuntmen and...

Midnight Facts for Insomniacs ·

2026/06/18

History remembers the great inventors, leaders, and visionaries.This episode is about the other guys. Join Shane and Duncan for a celebration of daredevils, showmen, thrill-seekers, and the professional idiots who turned bad ideas into a spectator sport. ~ Become an Insomniac! Join the Midnight Masses by supporting the show on PATREON and unlock exclusive bonus content. ~ Join the community, chat with fellow insomniacs, and vote on episode topics via DISCORD ~ Send Shane and Duncan a message at

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19:03

After Midnight Livestream:The Top 5 Indispensable...

Midnight Facts for Insomniacs ·

2026/06/11

This is the definitive list of celebrities over 75 who must be protected at all costs...Which would be in your top 5? Tell us in Discord ~ Become an Insomniac! Join the Midnight Masses by supporting the show on PATREON and unlock exclusive bonus content. ~ Rep the show! Grab a tee or mug at the MIDNIGHT MERCH store and spread the word. ~ Follow us on INSTAGRAM ~ Send Shane and Duncan a message at midnightfactsforinsomniacs@gmail.com ~

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60:15

Mysterious Celebrity Deaths

Midnight Facts for Insomniacs ·

2026/06/04

Some celebrity deaths become legends. Others become conspiracy theories. A few become both.From an OG Superman found dead under mysterious circumstances to a legendary actress who vanished into the dark waters off Catalina Island, Shane and Duncan explore the evidence, the rumors, and the tabloid chaos that turns real events into cultural mythology. ~ Become an Insomniac! Support the show on PATREON and unlock exclusive bonus content. ~ Join the community, chat with fellow insomniacs, and vote on

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18:35

After Midnight Livestream: The Top 5 Most...

Midnight Facts for Insomniacs ·

2026/05/28

Which would be in your top 5? Tell us in Discord...~ Become an Insomniac! Support the show on PATREON and unlock exclusive bonus content. ~ Join the community, chat with fellow insomniacs, and vote on episode topics via DISCORD ~ Send Shane and Duncan a message at midnightfactsforinsomniacs@gmail.com ~ Rep the show! Grab a tee or mug at the MIDNIGHT MERCH store and spread the word. ~ Follow us on INSTAGRAM

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