Episodes
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59: Just Say No - A Comprehensive History of Soda and Energy Drinks
Is this episode just James' veiled cry for help with regards to his caffeine addiction? Maybe. Is it also fun to hear Andy crash out and declare his enmity for the Coca-Cola company? Absolutely. Learn about how we got here and about how the world runs on drugs in this newest episode of the…
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58: The Santa Bandits!
Merry Christmas! We interrupt the irregularly scheduled episode drops with a special Christmas edition of the Midnight Narwhal Podcast! This one's a real beaut' so grab some cookies and milk, get those chestnuts roasting, and prepare your ears for blessings as James and Andy share the tale of the...
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57: San Diego Tank Rampage, aka A Mine is a Terrible Thing to Waste, aka The Shawn Nelson Story
The boys go on a wild ride through the streets of San Diego, delve into the depths of the earth searching for gold, get into fights with the hospital security guard, lose a bunch of lawsuits, and fight a dragon. In a twist that no one saw coming, meth is involved. This is the story of Army Vet...
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56: Bigfoot War of 1855
Are you a believer? This week we pull a fast one over on Andy and deliver on a promise five years in the making—our long-lost Bigfoot episode! Fact or fiction? Myth, monster, or misunderstood forest lady-giant? Tune in and decide for yourself.
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55: Gregor MacGregor - The Prince of Poyais
This one is quite the roller coaster. The man with the most Scottish name of all time barely spends any time in Scotland and turns out he's really into South American independence. Also, aren't official looking documents the best?!Are you looking for a great investment opportunity? You better…
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54: What's Poppin? The Orville Redenbacher
Season 6 of The Midnight Narwhal Podcast continues as James takes us on a buttery, popcorn-scented journey through the unbelievable life of real person, Orville Redenbacher — the man who turned a humble corn kernel into an American empire. From his Brazilian farm roots to becoming the...
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53: General Butt Naked
Content warning! Don't listen to this with small children. This one is weighty. The boys are back in Season 6 with a new story and this one is about everyone's favorite American colony: Liberia! You'll learn which continent Liberia is in, the best way to make yourself invisible to bullets, and…
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52: Real Hitman - Gary Johnson
Mild-mannered Psychology Professor and DA Investigator Gary Johnson has a secret... Could he really be the most sought after hitman in all of Texas? Join us in finding out—and remember, all pie is good pie.
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51: Cyril The Swan
Surely a 9 foot tall swan means good news. Also he fights a lion. This is the tale of Eddie Donne and Cyril the Swan. But in reality its about how hubris and pride lead to your soccer/football team playing better.
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50: American Ninja Warrior
Combine James Bond, Liam Neeson in Taken, and Rambo and you end up with the man that Chuck Norris wants to be when he grows up. This is the tale of Frank Dux, the man who grew up as a nerd but no one made fun of once he mastered the art of Ninjitsu. He was kicking butt and taking trophies.
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49: Peter, and his Polar Poop Chisel
The season continues with a tale with too many left turns to count. Step aside Dos Equis man, because Arctic Explorer Peter Freuchen is certainly a contender for the title of "The Most Interesting Man in the World".
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48: Proud Bloody Mary (Wollstonecraft) part 2
The wheels of life keep on turning for Mary Wollstonecraft. We examine her life and ideas during the French Revolution, her super fun relationships, and intense notes. This episode is probably not super great for kids to listen to.
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47: There's Something About Mary (Wollstonecraft) part 1
This is the first half of the story of Mary Wollstonecraft. She holds a lot of jobs. Probably shouldn't have been a nurse for so long. Also *gasp* she thinks and writes!!!
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46: King? Elizabeth
Join James and Andy as they dive into the wild conspiracy of the Bisley Boy. Will the Royal Family come after us for releasing this episode? Only time will tell. Until then, may your ears be blessed!
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45: The Great Imposter - Barry Bremen
Join us as we learn all about a man who grabbed his 15 minutes of fame by learning how to become other people. Come with us to All- Star games, The Super Bowl, The Emmys and more as we follow the strange and incredible exploits of Barry Bremen.
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44: Somewhere Over The Rainbow
The Wizard of Oz is a timeless classic, no doubt about it. But after what definitely wasn't an accidental 4 month long break, James and Andy share stories of the behind the scenes drama and issues that plagued the production of this famous film!
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43: Lawn Chair Larry
Larry Walters is a man with a dream. If you like balloons, or folding chairs then this might be just what the doctor ordered. If you aren't into either of those things then still listen because I promise there is a lot more than that.
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42: Chickens, Spies, and MI5
In this episode of The Midnight Narwhal Podcast James steals a story from Andy and details the life of Juan Pujol Garcia, aka Garbo, aka Alarick. The greatest spy for both sides of WW2.
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41: The Most Murdery Princess - Olga of Kiev
Half Viking, half Russian, this Princess isn't someone to mess with, unless you enjoy boats, baths, and mead. There were no animals, especially birds, hurt in the recording of this episode and this disappoints Olga. Don't disappoint Olga.
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40: Left Turns & Speeding Tickets
James and Andy are back continuing season 4 with the inspiring tale of Wendell Scott, the first black man in NASCAR. Prepare your ears for blessings, this one is a lot of fun!
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39: Queen of the Jungle (Margaret Hastings)
Kicking off Season 4 with the tale of Margaret Hastings, the Queen of Shangri-La and her daring rescue from the island jungle of New Guinea. Rumor has it there are cannibals and headhunters involved. Don't take my word for it; Just ask the Army and all of the upstanding journalists of the day.
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38: Chuck Steak - The Real Story of Jaws
1916 is a wonderful time to go swimming in the ocean, after all you can randomly find Golden Retrievers out there. Sharks are friendly gentle giants of the sea and definitely don't attack humans. However, there is an alarming numbers of swimmers named Charles being attacked by something in the...
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37: Phantom of the Open
A hush falls over the crowd as the tale of Maurice Flitcroft is told in this episode of The Midnight Narwhal Podcast. May your ears be blessed by this delightfully true story of the worlds best worst golfer!
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36: Around the World in a Year and a Half (Plennie Wingo)
This is a story about a man who had a dream; a dream to walk backwards around the world. We learn about sawed-off knee pants, the greatest looking glasses the world has ever known, freakish demon legs and Capitol City Murder Jail. Bless your ears and learn about Plennie Wingo and his attempt to…
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35: Smalls is Big Time Brave
This is the story of Robert Smalls. He was born a slave. Married a cougar. Was good with a boat. Didn't want to be a slave any more and took matters into his own hands. It's one of the happiest stories that we've told on this podcast so make sure you don't miss getting your ears blessed.
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34: If Balloons Could Kill
In this inflated size episode of The Midnight Narwhal Podcast, James tells Andy the story of a record breaking disaster in the worst town in the United States: Cleveland. Buckle up, and prepare your ears for blessings! Here's that link James mentioned in the episode:...
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33: Proud to be an American (MK Ultra)
This is a quick and dirty overview of the MK Ultra program that was directed by the CIA in the 1950's and 1960's. If you like LSD then you'll really enjoy this one. It's wild. It's sad. If we suddenly die it's probably because we talked about this and named names. May your ears be blessed and…
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32: Oh The Places You'll Go (with Alternative Medicine)
It's finally a cult one! On this episode you'll hear all about the story of Luc Jouret and his quest to find meaning and purpose in life. He is a healer and cares for people up until he discovers secret societies. Then he's much more into drugging people and taking their money. It's a banger, so...
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31: I, Libertine!
What's better than a New York Times best selling book? One that was on the list twice and didn't even exist the first time it was one the list! Find out about the hilarious true story of Jean Shepherd and his wonderful radio program on this episode of The Midnight Narwhal Podcast! Your ears will...
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30: The Radioactive Boyscout - David Hahn
This is the story of David Hahn, a totally normal boy who somehow had a girlfriend, and just wanted to have fun with chemistry as he attempted to become an Eagle Scout. This is the science episode where we sound super smart. You're welcome. May your ears be blessed.
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29: A True Story... No Really!
Ant Dragoons, PuppyCorns, Space Spiders, Sentient Lamps, Intergalactic War. All these things and more on this episode of the Midnight Narwhal Podcast. If this crazy story doesn't bless your ears then we don't know what will!
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28: Fritters and Berthold Szabo
This is the thrilling conclusion to the three part series on Hippos for America! We wrap up the story of Fritz Duquesne, The Black Panther. You can also meet Frederick Fredericks, Berthold Szabo, and Fritters! You can hang out with Napoleon's tomb and a dude who thinks he's a train and won't stop...
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27: The Real Black Panther and Feral Camels in Arizona
Learn more about Fritz Duquesne, the real life Black Panther of the Veld. After listening to this you will want to call your senator and demand the importation of hippos! #hipposforamerica
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26: Deer Cakes and Boer Commanders : A Frederick Burnham Story
This is the story of Frederick Burnham and his bizarre dietary habits. Also, the Black Panther shows up and a lot of people die because it's a literal war.
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25: Soul Patch Jon and the Wildfyre Gang
If you're reading this then you've made it to season 3 of The Midnight Narwhal Podcast! Congratulations on accomplishing such a unique task. In this season 3 premier episode James tells the tale of human Soul Patch Jon Peters and his interesting life. May your ears be blessed!
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Update Time
It's a quick update about the state of the pod. You're welcome.
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24. No Brainer!
New Year, new episodes! This week James and Andy dive right into discussion regarding the greatest mind of all time, and Andy hears a lot of unsubstantiated rumors regarding many things. May your ears be blessed as you listen to the newest episode of the Midnight Narwhal Podcast!
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23. The World's Longest and Most Spectacular Hijacking
Rule #1: Stay calm. Rule #2 Don't fall in love with your hijacker. This is the tale of Raffaele Minichiello, a man who doesn't wear pants to church. Also, he's a plane hijacker. It gets wild up in the air but your ears will still be blessed. You're welcome.
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22. Birds of a Feather Fight Together
This week your ears shall be blessed by the tale of the Great Emu War of the 1920's! You'll never guess how it all pans out. Enjoy!
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21. A French Pimp Takes on Canada: A Comprehensive Look at the Epic Champagne Safari
This is the story of Charles Eugène Bedaux; a pimp, Sandhog, Language Teacher, Industrialist, explorer, and more? He embarks on the most epic glamping trip of all time and he does it all for The Gram. If you're a horse or a truck you don't want to go on a trip with this man. However, alcoholics…
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20. True Love Waits - A Halloween Story
It's a Halloween Episode! Listen with your ear holes as the guys talk about the romantic story of Elena Hoyos and Carl Tanzler. It's got everything you could ever want; space rays, royalty, group jail, tuberculosis, medicinal wine, ghosts, and for some reason Despacito. May your ears be blessed…
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19. The Longest Con
Pilot? Doctor? Lawyer? Or what about all 3? Who truly knows? In this episode James and Andy bless your ears with a story of the most prolific con man of the 20th Century. Send us an email at [email protected]!
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18. Discount Shark Week and the Pirate Queen
Join the boys as they sail the three seas. Learn about the Walmart of the Oceans, ships with flamethrowers, the best pirate you've never heard of, son-lovers, flower boats, and female empowerment. Mostly you'll learn about Madame Cheng, the Pirate Queen. (she's awesome)
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17. Crime Me A River
Hey, get with the times! Women can be successful drug dealers too! One woman in fact is the most successful drug dealer in Miami history, and that is the story James and Andy dive into today during this episode of the Midnight Narwhal Podcast! May your ears be blessed and your horizons be...
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16. Be Kind, Please Rewind: A Very Detailed History of the Rise and Fall of Blockbuster
Hope you're feeling nostalgic because in this episode of The Midnight Narwhal Podcast the guys bless your ears with a journey down memory lane. This lane leads to a Blue and Yellow sign that every Millennial movie lover knows all too well. Most people think they know why Blockbuster failed, but...
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15. Aimo's Crystal-Fueled Solo Cross-country Adventure
We tell the story of the WW2 Soldier who took ALL the drugs and got blown up twice. This is the methed up story of the Finnish soldier, Aimo Koivunen.
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14b. Broadswords and Bagpipes (part 2)
Luck onions, skydiving, surfing, concentration camps, and more. This is the thrilling conclusion to the epic story of Mad Jack Churchill. He's literally our favorite. Make sure you've listened to part 1 before listening to this.
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14a. Broadswords and Bagpipes (part 1)
This is the story of the real Most Interesting Man in the world; Mad Jack Churchill. He knows no fear but is really into hot water bottles.
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13. CRIKEY!
G'day! This week James and Andy head down under to bless your ears with a supersized episode about the one and only Steve Erwin!
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12. 6 Grenades and a Parachute
40 containers in the woods and a bear. What could possibly go wrong? This story has it all: passion, love, vengeance killings, patriotism, skydiving, the mafia, and oh yeah, a dusty bear. #cocainebear
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Andy and James have a podcast to bless your ears. You're welcome.
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