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The Ragbag Ramble

The Ragbag Ramble is seriously fun commentary on ideas big and small from the worlds of culture, history, literature, philosophy, and more. No ideas and commentary are off limits, from fluff (breaking down the junk in Kim Kardashian's trunk) to fun (amazing facts about Johnny Appleseed) to serious (memories of 9/11).

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    Don't Just Vote! Also: Shakespeare and Daniel Boone (Ragbag Ramble Podcast #6)

    Before you "rock the vote" there's something else you should rock: acquiring knowledge. Speaking of acquiring knowledge, also learn about Shakespeare and Daniel Boone in the latest Ragbag Ramble podcast. Because why not? You might learn something cool, like Daniel Boone's ridiculous nickname or Shakespeare's father's occupation. Also: a classic Ritland Ramble on why people who think Shakespeare didn't exist are idiots. Thanks for listening!

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    Death Prophecies and Troubled Dreams (Ragbag Ramble Podcast #5)

    Eerie premonitions. Troubled dreams. Friends sending messages from beyond the grave. Just in time for Halloween, Erik discusses spooky, thought-provoking book "Ghost Hunters: William James and the Search for Scientific Proof of Life After Death." Hear a wide selection of meticulously researched stories that seem to point to life beyond the grave. The setting - the mid-1800s, where spiritualism, religion, and science are each caught in a crossroads seeking cultural sway - is intriguing. Thanks for listening!

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    Voting Third Party Isn't a Waste, Fall Beer, iPhones (Ragbag Ramble Podcast #4)

    "I'd vote for a third party, but I don't want to waste my vote." Ragbag Ramble creator, director, and podcast host Erik Ritland tackles this myth, rants about iPhones and Fall hipsters, and gives his three favorite Fall beers in our fourth episode.

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    Amazing Facts: Johnny Appleseed and Lewis & Clark (Ragbag Ramble Podcast #3)

    You never know what you'll get when you reach inside the ragbag! Today hosts Erik Ritland and Mike Coenen discuss folk heroes Johnny Appleseed and Lewis & Clark. What were Appleseed's real intentions? Did he invent hard cider? Did Lewis & Clark eat Fido? How badly did the crew butcher Sacagawea's name and who was their coolest companion? Find out all this and more on a hilarious episode of the Ragbag Ramble, and be sure to follow us on Twitter @TheRagbagRamble! Thanks for listening.

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    Big Dumb Rants ft. the Kardashians, the Guy from Sprint, KMart, and Borders (Ragbag Ramble Podcast #2)

    Erik flies solo and rants and raves about Sprint's idiotic new ad campaign, two stores that are somehow still around (and a beloved bookstore that isn't), and debuts a new feature: "Erik Makes Fun of Snapchat Stories." You might laugh. Thanks for listening and be sure to check out http://www.ramblingon.net and @TheCultureRamble on Twitter!

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    Thoughts on 9/11 (Ragbag Ramble Podcast #1)

    The Ragbag Ramble is seriously fun commentary on big ideas. Our sources include literature, philosophy, history, culture, and more. In our first podcast hosts Erik Ritland and Mike Coenen share their memories orf 9/11. The Ragbag Ramble theme music is used courtesy of Purple Planet (http://www.purple-planet.com)

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Ragbag Ramble is seriously fun commentary on ideas big and small from the worlds of culture, history, literature, philosophy, and more. No ideas and commentary are off limits, from fluff (breaking down the junk in Kim Kardashian's trunk) to fun (amazing facts about Johnny Appleseed) to serious (memories of 9/11).

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The Ragbag Ramble is seriously fun commentary on ideas big and small from the worlds of culture, history, literature, philosophy, and more. No ideas and commentary are off limits, from fluff (breaking down the junk in Kim Kardashian's trunk) to fun (amazing facts about Johnny Appleseed) to serious...

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