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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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01:01:05

Episode 7: Thin Veneer of Civilization

Les Incompetent ·

2025/12/06

This week on Les Incompetent we cover episode 7 of Ken Burns' series The Vietnam War. We go over the 1968 election, the growing rise of dissent against the milatary, and the beginning of the Nixon administration. We go indepth to Nixon committing treason earlier than Watergate, and the new commanding force directing the war effort.

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51:16

The Sorrow of War

Les Incompetent ·

2025/11/29

This week on Les Incompetent, we cover Bao Ninh's novel The Sorrow of War. We go over perspective of a northern Vietnam soldier; one that is severely lacking in the conversation about the war in America, as well as what its like to go back to "normal" after a war has ended. We also go over the ideas of sorrow, regret, and acceptance in understanding what you were fighting for.

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54:18

Episode 6: Things Fall Apart

Les Incompetent ·

2025/11/22

This week on Les Incompetent, we cover episode 6 of Ken Burns documentary The Vietnam War. In this episode we go over the Tet Offensive, and how it not only solidified American distrust of the war effort, but how it had devastating effects on the people managing the war, especially General Westmoreland. We also go over the rise, and assassination of Robert Kennedy, and how his loss cast a dark shadow at the tail end of the 60's.

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01:00:45

Episode 5: This Is What We Do

Les Incompetent ·

2025/11/15

This week on Les Incompetent, we continue Ken Burns Documentary The Vietnam War. In this episode, we do a dive into the state of the military, the demons the veterans are still facing, and how difficult the choices they made were. We also talk about the rising anti war movement, and the presidential response to its rise.

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01:13:51

Episode 4: Resolve

Les Incompetent ·

2025/11/08

This week on Les Incompetent we are discussing episode 4 of Ken Burns The Vietnam War. In this episode, we go over the growing frustration of American Leaders, especially President Johnson during the war. We also go over the emerging anti war movement, and what that meant to the people in charge of the war effort.

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01:11:39

Halloween Special: Nuclear Fallout

Les Incompetent ·

2025/11/01

Happy Halloween to all our listeners! This week on Les Incompetent, we go over something that was present during the Vietnam war, and something that everyone was thinking about while our soldiers we over in Asia; Nuclear Fallout. We talk about the various times we have gotten close, the various test we completed around the world, and the impact of us dropping weapons on Japan at the end of WWII. We alos go over who should be allowed to dictate who can have a nuclear arsenal, and if we really should

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01:05:48

Episode 3: The River Styx

Les Incompetent ·

2025/10/25

This week on Les Incompetent, we go over episode 3 of Ken Burns The Vietnam War. In this episode, we over the importance of historical recordings, especially from the president, the uneasiness of now knowing the war was unwinnable in 1963, and the strategy adjustment the Vietcong used to combat the invading US troops. We also discuss the human aspect of the war, with Ken Burns diving in Mogsie Crockes life.

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01:04:06

Episode 2: Ride the Tiger (1961-1963)

Les Incompetent ·

2025/10/17

This week on Les Incompetent, we cover episode 2 of Ken Burns documentary The Vietnam War. On this episode, we go over the struggles facing a newly elected President Kennedy, a deepening Crisis in South Vietnam, a rise in insurgency and rebellions due to negligence, and are shown the happiness one feels when they successfully defend their homeland.

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01:29:46

Dr Martin Luther King Jr

Les Incompetent ·

2025/10/11

This week on Les Incompetent, we are discussing Dr King, his impact on the civil rights movement, and how his approach to equal rights differed from Malcolm X. We go over Peniel Josefs book The Sword and the Shield as well as Jonathan Eig's King: A Life. We also discuss current events associated with the topic, the harm on inaction, and how going to your leaders is the best way to enact real change.

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01:41:17

Malcolm X (with Collin Ruffin)

Les Incompetent ·

2025/10/04

This week on Les Incompetent, we are joined by our good friend Collin Ruffin to discuss Malcolm X, his teachings, his impact, and what he left behind. We go over readings from Peniel E. Josephs book The Sword and the Shield as well as The Autobiography of Malcolm X as well as going over multiple interviews, lectures, and tapings that are easily acceptable. We discuss how he would look at the world today, how he would view things like the NFL and current political discourse, and if he had a point in

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52:38

Full Metal Jacket (1987)

Les Incompetent ·

2025/09/27

This week on Les Incompetent, we cover Stanley Kubricks film Full Metal Jacket that is his depiction of the Vietnam War, and what it takes to become a marine. We go over the balance of the movie, and how both parts have their pupose. We also talk about the huamnity people lose in war, and how important it is to have it stay intact.

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01:07:19

Episode 1: Deja Vu 1858-1961

Les Incompetent ·

2025/09/20

This week on Les Incompetent, we begin watching Ken Burns miniseries The Vietnam War. Incredibly indepth, as Ken Burns always delivers, we discuss episode 1, which goes over early Vietnam and their Japanese and French occupation, the French war, and the eventual inclusion of America unto the warfare. We also go over Ho Chi Minh and his incredible popularity, the OSS getting involved in the military, and how all of this feels all too familiar.

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01:31:02

The Things They Carried

Les Incompetent ·

2025/09/13

This week on Les Incompetent, we are covering Tim O'Briens novel The Things They Carried; A hisotrical fiction account of his time in the Vietnam War, and what is really important. He shows us what a real war story is, how connecting with others is needed in times such as war, and how simple innocence can be corrupted by war. Its an incredibly powerful book, and it shows the humanity on display, something that is always lacking when war is discussed.

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54:10

Sorcerer (1977)

Les Incompetent ·

2025/09/06

This week on Les Incompetent, we cover Williams Friedkins 1977 box office failure Sorcerer and why it deserves a second look, and maybe a reevaluation. We go over the unfortunate movie it had to go up against at the box office, how this influenced all Top Gear specials, and how the scene on the bridge is a must see for anyone.

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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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