Historical Legends

Today, we have three stories about people who each have one big thing in their life that brings them a lot of happiness and purpose. But it also winds up being the thing that ruins their lives. You can WATCH all new & exclusive MrBallen podcast episodes on my YouTube channel, jus ...  Show more

In December 1990, a worried father paced his kitchen, hoping his daughter would call. But the phone stayed silent, and an anxious pit formed in his stomach. He was worried his daughter was in trouble – and afraid that he, himself, had just accidentally done something to make thin ...  Show more

This pair of stories is gritty and real, like the legends they have become.Join our Patreon for ad-free episodes!: https://www.patreon.com/grimandmildSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Here on Ridiculous History, we are avowedly pro-dog. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max dive into a strange evolution of slave, to companion, to family member, tracing the evolution of dog food as it blossoms into a multi-billion dollar marketing phenomenon (and one heck of ...

Some graves give us answers to the gaps in our understanding of history. A few, though, fill those gaps with terrifying legends that are still alive today. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Cassandra de Alba. ————————— Lore Resou ...  Show more

Some legends are harder to find, often requiring us to dig a little deeper. Thankfully, the stories we're looking for are right under our feet. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and Aaron Mahnke, and research by Jamie Vargas. ————————— Lore Resour ...  Show more