Episode 50: Let's Dance!

November of 2026 will mark the 100th Anniversary of Route 66, a highway that inspired road trips, neon signs, writers, singers, and even a movie about talking cars. But first, the Bunion Derby was a publicity stunt for attention on Route 66 and it was America's first cross-countr ...  Show more

It was the best of swine, it was the worst of swine. This is a much requested episode: the great Pig War that almost launched a 3rd violent conflict between American and Great Britain. Enjoy the history and absurdity of it all. Also is the story behind an official breed of pigs k ...  Show more

In 1518 in modern-day France, a woman named Frau Troddea started dancing in the town square... and didn't stop. Soon, other citizens in the town found their way to the dance floor to join her... and they didn't stop dancing either! Is dancing contagious?! It's up to Carly Q to ...

In 1518 in modern-day France, a woman named Frau Troddea started dancing in the town square... and didn't stop. Soon, other citizens in the town found their way to the dance floor to join her... and they didn't stop dancing either! Is dancing contagious?! It's up to Carly Q to ...

One summer day in 1518, a woman named Frau Troffea started dancing. She didn't stop. Her dancing compulsion was contagious, and spread to hundreds of people before it turned deadly.

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In 1518 a strange sight could be seen all over the town of Strasbourg. Crowds of people dancing unceasingly, unable to control their movements, seemingly heedless of their blistered and bloodied feet. As the contagious dance grew, so did the body count as the frenzied dancers suc ...  Show more