EP103: How Johnny Carson Saved Twister and De...

On this episode of Our American Stories, Cecil Wax grew up in rural Iowa in the 1920s, when a simple errand could turn into an adventure. When his family runs out of vinegar during harvest season, young Cecil and his brother are sent on horseback to the local general store. What ...  Show more

On this episode of Our American Stories, long before Portland became a destination, one businessman helped shape its future through hospitality, civic pride, and vision. Alex Adler, better known as Alex the Historian, shares the story of a logger named Simon Benson, the immigrant ...  Show more

Charles gives his opinion on boobaloobies and badonkadonks, Link shares a story of a time his dad let one rip, and the two debate whether Charles’ golf cart says “Beach Life” or “Belch Life.” Plus, Charles introduces a new game called “Don’t Lose Your Southern!” C’mon and have a ...  Show more

Link gets after Charles for going outside during Hurricane Ian. Charles receives a joke from an alien. The two debate who would survive longer in a zombie apocalypse, and discuss which traits Charles passed down to Link. Plus, Charles tells of a treehouse mishap from childhood in ...  Show more

Charles tells a story of being recognized at a Wal-Mart, and a joke from a fan sparks an interesting conversation about sperm banks. Link reminisces on their days of working together, and reveals a time when Charles made him cry (as an adult). Plus, Charles debuts a segment calle ...  Show more

A billionaire turned recluse befriends a minor novelist. Together they seize the public’s imagination. Kind of. The true story behind the greatest autobiography you’ve never read.Get Revisionist History updates first by signing up for our newsletter at pushkin.fm.Credits:BBC Moti ...  Show more