Fam Damily

Everybody loves a Cowboy! In honor of Cheyenne Frontier Days, Kourtney shares the story of Lane Frost and his journey to success, as well as his final ride.

Sure, we all love a good game of Tetris. But how did Tetris come to be? Tune in to find out!

150 EPISODES??? Wow! thank you guys for tuning in. This episode, Kourtney shares the story of the good ole U S of A and why it is called "the Melting Pot."Let us know if there are any stories you are wanting to hear! We love you!

Mapping the country was a hard, but necessary endeavor. Sacagawea played a vital role in the expedition further west.

We're not late, you are. Just Kidding! Welcome to a fashionably late episode of your favorite podcast! This week, Kourtney shares the story of Erin Brockovich and her mission to help the residents of Hinkley, California. A true underdog story! If you have your own stories that you would like to share or if you would like to be a guest on the podcast, send us an email at [email protected].

Convicts in Australia had it rough. But there was one who did something very unconventional for the times; start a new life with the local indigenous group.

How would it feel to spend your Christmas under the stars, knowing that the universe was yours for the taking? Dreaming of the Glass Castles your dad would build for you and the life you would create together. This is part of the heart-breaking, intriguing story of Jeannette Walls and her unconventional childhood. Unfortunately, dreams don't put food on the table, which was also part of her harsh reality. Listen in to hear about how Jeannette grew up with dreamers as parents and how, or if, she got out.

The legend of Zenobia: Queen, conqueror, captive.How she led her empire to its peak, then its fall.

You know those people that you meet that are so eccentric that you never forget them? Julie d'Aubigny was exactly that kind of person, so much so that even the King pardoned her because she was just so interesting. Harper and Presley make a cameo, and we couldn't be prouder of those two podcast stars!

The past, present, and future of our neighbor planet - Mars.When was it discovered? Are Martians real? Can we move there?

Once upon a time in a faraway land known as Oklahoma, Bass Reeves lived a thrilling life. Starting out in Slavery and ending as a U.S Marshall with over 3,000 felony arrests. His story is inspiring and a little funny. Listen for more!

On the shore by the sea, she sells the shells she sees. Mary Anning was diligent in her work, but didn't receive appropriate recognition for her contributions to science.

This week, Kourtney shares the story of Zishe Breitbart, the Strongest Man Who Ever Lived.... at some point. His story inspired thousands and he was a legend of his time. Kourtney would be a terrible figure skater and Myles would surely go for a splash.Thanks for tuning in!

Leather ratings, counterfeiting, cynicism, Ancient Greek tweets.Tune in to hear about perhaps the most eccentric philosopher in history - Dwightogenes (Diogenes).It's time for Fam Damily's Philosophy Hour. Part 2!

Happy Easter! This week Kourtney shares the tale of the beast, the myth, the legend, BIGFOOT. Where did it come from? Is it real?? Do YOU believe in bigfoot?Most of these questions are answered in this week's episode. Happy Squatching!

A once shy girl, who would rather do math than speak in front of people, to savior of millions, Clara Barton's story this week is short but impactful.Thanks for tuning in! And Happy birthday, Kourtney!

Kourtney shares the story with Myles about Shah Jahan, the Emperor who built the Taj Mahal.... And WHY he built it. Kourtney also spends a majority of the time mispronouncing the names of every single person in the story. Are we surprised? Not even. The hardest name for sure was "Myles."Thanks for being here!

A significant discovery made while building a well.A time of war and chaos.A hunt for immortality.Rotting fish.What more could you want from a story?

This week Kourtney shares the story of Anne Frank and her life. Her story and her words continue to inspire people all around the world.

Once upon a time there were two brothers named Grimm. They had a love of literature and history. In an effort to preserve the culture and unite Germany, they set out to compile stories and old wives' tales from all over. Much like some of their stories, they lived happily ever after until they didn't.The End.

Controversial topics are always interesting to discuss. This week, Kourtney dives into the controversial discussion of the reality of Death Row. What is it, why is it, who is on it? Whether or not it is moral and just is up for you to decide. Thanks for tuning in!

Antarctica was, and still is, a continent full of mystery.Thanks to the brave efforts of many explorers, scientists and sailors, we now know more about it. But just who were these explorers?Find out in this episode.Send in your own stories, or any recommendations, to [email protected]

Kourtney brought to you her favorite topic of conversation... Conspiracy Theories! She goes over the history of conspiracy theories, what defines them and makes them unique, and she and Myles dive in a full list of conspiracy theories that bring about mystery and balance to our flat, flat world. Aliens run the Government and Hollywood, Bigfoot is real, and the Denver International Airport is clearly housing the reptilian Elites while simultaneously sheltering them from view. What theories, if any, do you believe to be true? Let us know. [email protected]

A Valentine's Day special!Who was St Valentine?What did he do?How is he celebrated today?Find out these answers and more in this episode!Have recommendations or your own stories to share? Send them in to [email protected].

Welcome back to another episode of your favorite podcast! This week, Kourtney shares the story of Con Artist, Anna Delvey, and her road to literal fame and fortune. Tell us what you think of her story!Send in your story suggestions and/or your own stories to [email protected]

Lyman? Who names their kid Lyman? Story writing. Journalism. Theater. Chicken Farming? When dreams meet tragedy is it Wonderful or Wicked? Or both...?

Happy Australia Day! This week Kourtney shares the story of Australia Icon, Banjo Paterson, and his contribution to literature in Aus. Myles misses the cuisine from down under. Thanks for tuning in!

Myles and Kourtney discuss philosophy. Socrates didn't know anything.

What would it be like to walk down the street only to come face to face with.... yourself? Or someone who looks remarkably like you? Doppelgangers are a wild phenomenon, but that's not exactly the subject of this episode. Eddy Galland, Robert Shafran and David Kellman weren't just doppelgangers, they were identical triplets who were separated at birth and happened to reunite on a whim 19 years later. Listen to Kourtney share their wild story and what led them to the lives they lived separately, and then together. As always, thanks for tuning in!

The woes of pronunciation. The despair of spousal mockery. It's all in good fun. This week's episode we dive into the background and career of Edgar Allan Poe, icon of the gothic genre.

Australia is known for a lot of things, such as the many dangerous animals that call it home, their love for barbequed shrimp (prongs), and the catchy nicknames they give even the simplest of words. But did you know that they once went to war with Emus... and LOST? Now THAT is a story you must hear. Tune in to listen to the details that Kourtney shares.

Who actually roasts marshmallows for Christmas? Fam Damily revisits the lost (kinda) Christmas tradition of telling ghost stories around a "fireplace" Also, an explanation of our weird encounter during last episode. Send in any stories to [email protected]

Episode 120 is a... choice. Tune in to hear Kourtney share the unique tale of Elmer McCurdy, a guy who may have needed a career change during his life but had plenty of crazy opportunities postmortem. Confused? Us too. Did Kourtney and Myles catch the whispers of a ghost on camera? Listen closely towards the end of the episode (we freak out a little, so you won't miss that at least) and let us know what you hear! Send in your own crazy stories to [email protected]. See y'all next week!

A Christmas message from space?? This week, Myles shares the story of the Apollo 8 mission, and their message to the world on December 25th, 1968. Christmas is approaching! Send your favorite Christmas stories and traditions to [email protected]

Have you ever wanted to escape from your reality into other worlds? That's plenty of reason to read a good book or play a video game for a while. Or, in this case, 20,000 hours of World of Warcraft. Mats Steen was a young boy with Duchenne muscular dystrophy that created and lived in an alternate reality within the game World of Warcraft. He spent most the later part of his life living vicariously through his virtual alter ego, Lord Ibelin Redmoore of Azeroth. Listen in to hear Kourtney share this touching story, and how his parents came to understand the profound impact that this virtual world had on their son. If you have your own stories that you would like shared on our podcast, send them in to [email protected]. As always, thanks for tuning in!

You are all in for a treat! Rare footage of Myles crying! This week, Myles shares the story of the world-renowned wildlife conservationist, Steve Irwin. Send in your own stories or recommendations to [email protected]

How on earth has it been 16 episodes since our 100th episode? Not gonna lie, we had to go back to count the weeks to be sure. Well, you know what they say - time flies when you're having fun! This week, Kourtney shares the story of the Kentucky Blue People from the 1800's! What a wild phenomenon. What made them blue? Was it supernatural or... something else? Where are they now? Tune in to this episode to have all those questions answer. As always, we want to hear from you! Send in your stories to [email protected]

A war hero, who took the path of pacifism. This week, Myles tells the story of Desmond Doss, the soldier who refused to take up arms, and contributed his efforts to the war in other ways. Send in your own stories or recommendations to [email protected]

Kourtney shares the story of Scarface, the most notorious Italian Mobster in America! Al Cabone left quite the legacy with his bootlegging. We certainly would not have wanted to cross his path during the Prohibition. Kourtney and Myles try to come up with their own mobster nicknames and come up short. What would you like to be called if you were part of one of the most dangerous gangs in America? Send in your own stories to [email protected]

A bit of Halloween trivia and history for you and yours during this Halloween season. What are some of your favorite Halloween traditions?

HAPPY HALLOWEEN (almost!). Kourtney is just a little excited for her favorite holiday. To celebrate, she stares the story of Ed and Lorraine Warren, a couple that spent their whole lives together investigating the paranormal. They received a lot of push back, but what do you think? Where they frauds, or does the scientific evidence prove that they were legitimate? Share your own spooky stories this month to be featured in our upcoming episodes! We love you FAM!

The invention of the wheel is Myles' new obsession. This week, we hear the history of the RMS Queen Mary and its current state of being. Would you spend the night in B340? Let us know! Send in story recommendations and your own stories to [email protected]

Have you ever had the desire to eat a fried chicken wing while swimming the English Channel? No? Well, it might not be as unusual as it sounds because that is exactly what Trudy Ederle did back in 1926. After breaking world records and competing in the 1924 Paris Olympics, she was ready for the task... Fried chicken in tow. Listen to episode 110 to hear the rest of Trudy's story, and then listen to all 109 episodes before it for pure entertainment. Thank you for tuning in!

Incanu... Incuba... Incunaluba... However it's pronounced. In this week's episode we hear the story of Belle da Costa Greene, the personal librarian to banking mogul JP Morgan, and how she managed to trick the world about her origins until just recently. Stay tuned to hear about Kourtney's newfound love - books.

While we may not be a true crime podcast, we do love to occasionally dabble in the realm of crime stories. This week, Kourtney shares the tale of the first female serial killer in the UK - Mary Ann Cotton. She was sneaky, evil, and money motivated... or so the press would have us believe. What do you think? Is Mary Ann as horrifying as they say, or was she wrongly accused by someone who got his feelings hurt? We will let you be the judge of that. As always, thank you for tuning in! PS - FAM DAMILY PODCAST IS OFFICIALLY 2 YEARS OLD! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE BEST PODCAST EVER!!! Mentioned in the episode: Podcast - Most Notorious! A True Crime Podcast - Episode 241: Mary Ann Cotton: Britain's First Female Serial Killer? w? Martin Connolly Novel - "Mary Ann Cotton, Dark Angel, Britain's First Femal Serial Killer," by Martin Connolly

Looking at a timeline of notable events in history can really warp your perspective... Myles shares the story of the University of Oxford and how it came to be. What secrets are they really hiding...? Send in your own stories/recommendations to [email protected]

This episode is WILD (no joke). Kourtney shares the story of Jane Goodall and her time spent living among the Chimpanzees in Africa. Turns out, we are fairly similar to primates.... with all this monkey business, who woulda thought? Tune in next week and stay fresh, friends!

How did people get around before Google Maps? This week, Myles shares the story of Mary Tornich Janislawski and her contributions to the world of navigation. Send in your own stories/recommendations to [email protected]

Howdy folks! This week Kourtney shares some of the incredible talents and noteworthy accomplishments of those who received awards in the Guinness Book of World Records - along with the history of the book and how to submit your own talents for consideration of being the best in the world! Thank you for tuning in as always!

A statement on which humanity thrives. Myles takes us through a list of significant inventions that have shaped the world as we know it today... Stay to the end to find out the most important one of all. Death wish foods, chickens and eggs, and TV shows (as always) You know you love it.