CLASSIC: Weird Wars Fought For Dumb Reasons

CLASSIC: Weird Wars Fought For Dumb Reasons

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CLASSIC: The Tragic Origin Story of Morse Code

The telegraph and the communication system known as Morse code revolutionized the way we transmit information, but how did it get here? Join the guys as they explore the tragic life and time of Samuel Morse in this week's Classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in ...  Show more

The Secret World Of Roald Dahl, with Aaron Tracy, Part Two: the Man Behind the Author

A beloved children's author. A spy. An ace fighter pilot, a notorious lady's man, and a strident antisemite: Roald Dahl was all these things and more. In the second part of this special two-part interview, the guys welcome back Aaron Tracy, the award-winning creator of The Secret ...  Show more

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