Best Overrun Productions Podcasts (2025)

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CLASSIC: The Weird, Surprisingly Recent Origin of the Tooth Fairy 27:29

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2d ago27:29

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Ben here: Noel and I are sailing the seas this week -- wish us luck! Luckily, our Super Producer Max is holding it down with some of our favorite Classic episodes. Here's one for all the kids scared of dentists: "For millions of kids in the West, the story is as mysterious as it is profitable: Once your baby teeth begin falling out, hide them benea…

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CLASSIC: When Vikings Loot The Wrong Town 39:01

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Ben here: we're out on the high seas this week -- true story! While we're away, we're sharing some of our favorite Classic episode. Here's one we absolutely loved, and travel-related: "Like many Viking leaders, Halfdan and Bjorn wanted to be known for their fearlessness in battle and their ability to locate the finest spoils -- they wanted the comm…

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CLASSIC: Were Tulips Really The Bitcoin of the 1600s? 30:21

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In the 1600s, residents of the Dutch Republic were -- according to the story -- absolutely bonkers for tulips. A market sprang up around the tulip trade, and people began paying in advance for tulip bulbs, negotiating increasingly extravagant financial agreements and, in some cases, even using tulips as currency. This Tulipmania is often presented …

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CLASSIC: (Some of) History's Dumbest Military Prototypes 55:49

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As Ben and Noel hit the high seas, they're celebrating with a special week of their favorite Classics. It's true that the world's militaries often pioneer technological innovation -- but don't let all those great successes fool you! The world's militaries have at least as many failures as they do breakthroughs. Join Ben, Noel and special guest Chri…

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Happy Trails 55:34

10d ago55:34

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In this vibrant episode of Adding Context, Leigh Larson, the force behind @followtheleighder, shares the origin of her unique platform blending outdoor adventures, activism, and theological insights. From her theology degree to trekking various mountain ranges, Leigh reveals how her first big hike and seminary skills, like unpacking scripture, shap…

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The Dumbest Mobster Ever Tried To Steal Ruby Slippers 40:23

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There are few pieces of film history more iconic than Dorothy's magic ruby slippers from 1939's The Wizard of Oz. Yet, at first, the studio had no idea how valuable these would become. The multiple pairs of slippers languished in obscurity until costume department worker named Kent Warner launched a mission to save them. Yet the story doesn't stop …

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The Ridiculously Disturbing History of North Korea 48:25

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Episode 124: Josh & Judah & Cardiac Arrest Delays 38:59

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CLASSIC: The Forty Elephants: London’s All-Female Jewel Thieves 42:07

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For at least 200 years, part of London’s criminal underground was ruled by a gang of brilliant, all-female jewel thieves. In this week's classic episode, Ben, Noel and Max explore the rise and fall of the notorious Forty Elephants. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Disco Balls are Ridiculous, and We Love Them 38:47

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Human history is absolutely riddled with ridiculous inventions. Some are cartoonishly specific. Others, like the disco ball, serve no purpose other than amusement -- and there's absolutely nothing wrong with that. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max dive into the dazzling (get it?) history of the 'myriad reflector.' See omnystudio.com/listener fo…

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The Truth About "Zombies" 50:17

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As summer turns and fall begins, Ridiculous History officially enters the most wonderful time of the year. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max dive into the legend of a specific kind of 'living dead' -- the zombie. According to the stories, a zombie is a cadaver reanimated through evil magic, and cursed to obey the commands of a powerful bokor (s…

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CLASSIC: The Malleus Maleficarum: A Real-life Witch Hunter's Bible 33:46

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During Europe's period of witchcraft hysteria, one enterprising (and failed) witch hunter sought to bolster his reputation by creating an authoritative text on the existence, discovery and persecution of witches. While it may seem silly now, the Malleus Maleficarum was a runaway success, with thousands of copies inundating European society even whi…

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How the Kentucky Derby Became a Thing 37:49

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We’ve all been there, right? You wake up one day, and you say: “You know what? Forget work! It’s so nice outside. I want to put on a fancy hat, watch a bunch of horses run around in a circle, and gamble. Like they do in Europe.” In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max learn how the volatile, ambitious Colonel Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr. created a litt…

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The Ridiculous History of the 90s and Low Culture, with Ross Benes 43:54

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The 1990s were a time of chaos, aspiration, and, above all, ridiculous things. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max welcome returning guest Ross Benes, the author of 1999, for an in-depth exploration of talk shows, crime, transformative media and pop culture forensics. (Ben here: of course we get to films, video games and Juggalos.) See omnystudio…

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CLASSIC: The Great London Beer Flood of 1814 25:58

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In 1814, a poor neighborhood in London fell victim to a strange, tragic and boozy disaster -- this calamity would eventually leave eight people dead. So what exactly happened? How could an entire neighborhood flood with a deadly deluge of beer? Join Ben, Noel and Max for a bizarre bit of boozy history in this week's Classic episode. See omnystudio.…

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Brain Games 1:02:06

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In this episode of Adding Context, Darbi Keene, a neurodivergent therapist and founder of Walking with Wildflowers, shares her inspiring journey. Based in Missouri, her virtual practice offers neuroaffirming therapy and adult autism assessments, empowering neurodivergent adults to embrace their identities. Tune in to explore how Darbe’s lived exper…

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The True Story of Pac Man -- and a Ton of Weird Theories 37:56

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As one of the most iconic games in all of arcade history, Pac Man is recognized across the planet. But how did it get here -- and why are there so many in-depth fan theories about what it means? Is Pac Man a Sisyphean immortal cursed with endless toil? Is he underwater, stealing errant Pong balls? Is he himself a ghost, or on drugs? In today's epis…

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The Ridiculous Origin of the the Word "Ridiculous" 38:54

1M ago38:54

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With nearly one thousand episodes out in the world over the years, Ben, Noel and Max realized they've never asked about the origin of the word "ridiculous." In this rollicking, cartoonishly meta episode, the gang learns the history of this specific word -- and why, since before the dawn of recorded history, humans have always been all about a good …

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CLASSIC: Dr. Seuss Wrote His Most Famous Book On A Bet 34:57

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What are your favorite children's books? In this Classic episode, Ben and the gang acknowledge Dr. Seuss is one of the most well-known writers on the planet. "Green Eggs and Ham", one of his most successful books, sold over 8 million copies by 2016 -- but would you believe he wrote it based entirely on a bet? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

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The Terrifying Science of Tiny Subs and D-Day, Part Two: The Rise of the Chamber Divers 46:53

1M ago46:53

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As Axis powers swarm across Europe in the lead-up to D-Day, a small group of scientists refuse to leave their lab, throwing a fair amount of modern ethics out the window (or the sub, if you like) as they race to complete vital experiments in hyperbaric chambers -- the results of which may just change the course of the war. Tune in for part two of t…

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The Terrifying Science of Tiny Subs and D-Day, Part One: The Return of Dr. Rachel "Big Spinach" Lance 43:16

1M ago43:16

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Years after their initial conversation with the world's foremost expert on underwater explosions, Ben still sings the praises of Dr. Rachel "Big Spinach" Lance. In the first part of this special two-part series, Ben, Noel and Max welcome Dr. Lance back to learn more about the phenomenal -- and, frankly, inspiring -- story of a ragtag crew of rogue …

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CLASSIC: Feral Children and the True Story Behind The Jungle Book 29:37

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Now, let's be honest. Rudyard Kipling was a cartoonishly problematic guy. Yet his work made a permanent impression on global literature -- and, to a surprising degree, he based a lot of his writing on real-world events. In today's Classic episode, Ben and Noel ask: What inspired Rudyard Kipling to write The Jungle Book? Join the guys as they explor…

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Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: The Colossus of Rhodes 28:37

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Imagine you're an ancient traveler, visiting Rhodes for the first time in 280 BCE. As you approach the famed city, a singular object dominates the horizon: a huge statue of the Greek sun god Helios, popularly known as the "Colossus of Rhodes." In the fourth part of this series on the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Ben, Noel and Max explore how…

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Unlucky Numbers Across The Globe -- And Why They Are Ridiculous 41:13

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Do you have a number you love, or a number you hate? As Ben, Noel and Max discover in today's episode, people have always assigned symbolic meaning to the everpresent existence of math -- and created some frankly ridiculous associations along the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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CLASSIC: The Ridiculously Laxative-laden Journey of Lewis and Clark 31:17

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In today's Classic episode, Ben and Noel reluctantly sing the praises of poop research. You see, folks, before Lewis and Clark set out to explore the western side of the continent, they tried to prepare for every possible contingency — including medical conditions like constipation. Join the guys as they explore how a dangerous laxative didn’t just…

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Moon Rock Heists, Part Two: The Romantic Misadventures of Thad Roberts 40:27

2M ago40:27

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Let's say you're a love-struck NASA intern -- your professional career holds a lot of promise, but your family life back home is in shambles... and you fall in love with a fellow intern. How can you impress your new paramour? Forget flowers, chocolates and all those other silly earth-bound romantic gestures: this is the story of Thad Roberts. From …

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WWE Raw 8/25/25 Hour 2 & Overrun 43:51

2M ago43:51

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We break down hour 2 and the overrun for this week's WWE Monday Night Raw. Enjoy! Please support the Podcast: https://streamlabs.com/heelshitpod/home Merch: https://streamlabs.com/heelshitpod/merch SurfShark VPN (86% Off + 3 Months!): https://surfshark.sjv.io/c/4079613/2803697/9043 Kas’tell Vodka: https://kastellvodka.com Website: https://heelshitp…

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Moon Rock Heists, Part One: Lunatic Heists and Space Law 49:32

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Is it legal to own a moon rock? Well... that depends. If it's a piece of the moon that made it to Earth naturally, then all good. If, however, it's a sample retrieved on purpose by NASA's Apollo program, you can get in some serious trouble for trying to snag it. In part one of this two-part series, Ben, Noel and Max explore what happens when powerf…

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Big AEW Return Imminent, Jake Hager, WrestleMania Ticket Prices | Daily Dose 9:49

2M ago9:49

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Your daily dose of wrestling news! Enjoy! Please support the Podcast: https://streamlabs.com/heelshitpod/home Merch: https://streamlabs.com/heelshitpod/merch SurfShark VPN (86% Off + 3 Months!): https://surfshark.sjv.io/c/4079613/2803697/9043 Kas’tell Vodka: https://kastellvodka.com Website: https://heelshitpodcast.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube…

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WWE Raw 8/25/25 Hour 1 29:23

2M ago29:23

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We break down hour 1 of this week's WWE Monday Night Raw Enjoy! Please support the Podcast: https://streamlabs.com/heelshitpod/home Merch: https://streamlabs.com/heelshitpod/merch SurfShark VPN (86% Off + 3 Months!): https://surfshark.sjv.io/c/4079613/2803697/9043 Kas’tell Vodka: https://kastellvodka.com Website: https://heelshitpodcast.com/ YouTub…

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CLASSIC: The Strange and Spectacularly Disgusting Story of the Great Kentucky Meat Shower 35:55

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On March 3rd, 1876, residents of Bath County, Kentucky were startled to see what appeared to be chunks and flakes of meat falling from the clear, cloudless sky. The rain, which only lasted a few minutes, captured national attention. People across the country proposed various theories explaining the deluge. In today's Classic episode, the guys belie…

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AEW Dynamite 8/20/25 Hour 2 | The Booker's Table 25:54

2M ago25:54

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We break down hour 2 of this week's AEW Dynamite Enjoy! Please support the Podcast: https://streamlabs.com/heelshitpod/home Merch: https://streamlabs.com/heelshitpod/merch SurfShark VPN (86% Off + 3 Months!): https://surfshark.sjv.io/c/4079613/2803697/9043 Kas’tell Vodka: https://kastellvodka.com Website: https://heelshitpodcast.com/ YouTube: https…

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The Ridiculously Energetic History of Energy Drinks! 47:01

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This episode is brought to you by our favorite cohost: coffee. These days, if you stroll into any convenience store across the planet, you're going to run into a selection of energy drinks -- whether we're talking Red Bull, NOS, Monster, or our favorite pal, the humble cup of joe, one thing's for certain: people love this stuff... even if it's not …

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AEW Dynamite 8/20/25 Hour 1 | The Booker's Table 40:26

2M ago40:26

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We break down the good, the bad, and the ugly in hour 1 of this week's AEW Dynamite Enjoy! Please support the Podcast: https://streamlabs.com/heelshitpod/home Merch: https://streamlabs.com/heelshitpod/merch SurfShark VPN (86% Off + 3 Months!): https://surfshark.sjv.io/c/4079613/2803697/9043 Kas’tell Vodka: https://kastellvodka.com Website: https://…

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Episode 123: EmCrit x The Overrun 39:20

2M ago39:20

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Summary In this episode of the Overrun Podcast, hosts Ed Bauter and Dan Schwester engage with Scott Weingart to discuss critical topics in emergency medical services (EMS). The conversation covers the importance of whole blood in prehospital care, the logistical challenges of blood supply, and strategies for overcoming resistance to change within E…

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WWE Raw 8/18/25 Hour 2 | The Booker's Table 41:58

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We break down hour 2 of this week's WWE Raw. The good, the bad, and the ugly. Enjoy! Please support the Podcast: https://streamlabs.com/heelshitpod/home Merch: https://streamlabs.com/heelshitpod/merch SurfShark VPN (86% Off + 3 Months!): https://surfshark.sjv.io/c/4079613/2803697/9043 Kas’tell Vodka: https://kastellvodka.com Website: https://heelsh…

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WWE Raw 8/18/25 Hour 1 | The Booker's Table 29:31

2M ago29:31

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We break down hour 1 of this week's WWE Raw. The good, the bad, and the ugly. Enjoy! Please support the Podcast: https://streamlabs.com/heelshitpod/home Merch: https://streamlabs.com/heelshitpod/merch SurfShark VPN (86% Off + 3 Months!): https://surfshark.sjv.io/c/4079613/2803697/9043 Kas’tell Vodka: https://kastellvodka.com Website: https://heelsh…

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Japan is Overrun By Raccoons Entirely Due to a Single Cartoon 40:57

2M ago40:57

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While the legendary Japanese raccoon dog -- or tanuki -- may look like a raccoon, it's a very different beast. However, these days Japan is home to actual raccoons: they're considered an invasive species, wreaking havoc across the country as they destroy temples, consume crops, and threaten indigenous wildlife. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max…

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CLASSIC: The Bizarre Origin of the Oxford English Dictionary 44:44

2M ago44:44

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With 600,000 words and 3 million quotations, the Oxford English Dictionary is a massive tome. Work began on the dictionary in 1857, but the first edition wasn't published until 1884. Compiling the dictionary was a Herculean task, and James Murray, the editor of the dictionary, put out a call for assistance. This early crowdsourcing strategy worked …

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AEW Dynamite 8/13/25 Hour 2 | The Booker's Table 33:01

2M ago33:01

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We break down hour 2 of this week's AEW Dynamite Enjoy! Please support the Podcast: https://streamlabs.com/heelshitpod/home Merch: https://streamlabs.com/heelshitpod/merch SurfShark VPN (86% Off + 3 Months!): https://surfshark.sjv.io/c/4079613/2803697/9043 Kas’tell Vodka: https://kastellvodka.com Website: https://heelshitpodcast.com/ YouTube: https…

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AEW Dynamite 8/13/25 Hour 1 | The Booker's Table 31:02

2M ago31:02

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We break down hour 1 of this week's AEW Dynamite; the good, the bad, and the ugly. Enjoy! Please support the Podcast: https://streamlabs.com/heelshitpod/home Merch: https://streamlabs.com/heelshitpod/merch SurfShark VPN (86% Off + 3 Months!): https://surfshark.sjv.io/c/4079613/2803697/9043 Kas’tell Vodka: https://kastellvodka.com Website: https://h…

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Hoax! With Dana Schwartz and Lizzie Logan 47:00

2M ago47:00

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Did you know England's first newspaper was fake? Or that King Arthur is more or less completely made up? The deeper we look into human history, the more we see that civilization is utterly riddled with bizarre hoaxes -- some of which are laughable, and some of which are downright dangerous. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max welcome the legendar…

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WWE Raw 8/11/25 Hour 2 | The Booker's Table 32:28

2M ago32:28

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We break down hour 2 of this week's WWE Raw Enjoy! Please support the Podcast: https://streamlabs.com/heelshitpod/home Merch: https://streamlabs.com/heelshitpod/merch SurfShark VPN (86% Off + 3 Months!): https://surfshark.sjv.io/c/4079613/2803697/9043 Kas’tell Vodka: https://kastellvodka.com Website: https://heelshitpodcast.com/ YouTube: https://ww…

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WWE Raw 8/11/25 Hour 1 | The Booker's Table 26:20

2M ago26:20

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We break down hour 1 of this week's WWE Raw Enjoy! Please support the Podcast: https://streamlabs.com/heelshitpod/home Merch: https://streamlabs.com/heelshitpod/merch SurfShark VPN (86% Off + 3 Months!): https://surfshark.sjv.io/c/4079613/2803697/9043 Kas’tell Vodka: https://kastellvodka.com Website: https://heelshitpodcast.com/ YouTube: https://ww…

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Fabergé Eggs Are Ridiculous (And Fascinating) 45:19

2M ago45:19

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Imagine you are beyond wealthy. You no longer dream of the average "rich people" flexes -- you've got all the diamonds, all the mansions, all the ordinary baubles of the elite. How can you distinguish yourself? What can you buy when you can buy literally anything? In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max explore the astonishing, ridiculous origin stor…

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Damien Sandow Join Us! | HSP Interview Series 22:22

2M ago22:22

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Aron Stevens a/k/a Damien Sandow a/k/a Damien Mizdow stops in for an interview. This is a great one. Enjoy! Please support the Podcast: https://streamlabs.com/heelshitpod/home Merch: https://streamlabs.com/heelshitpod/merch SurfShark VPN (86% Off + 3 Months!): https://surfshark.sjv.io/c/4079613/2803697/9043 Kas’tell Vodka: https://kastellvodka.com …

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AEW Dynamite 8/6/25 Hour 2 | The Booker's Table 33:28

2M ago33:28

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We break down hour 2 and the overrun for this week's AEW Dynamite Enjoy! Please support the Podcast: https://streamlabs.com/heelshitpod/home Merch: https://streamlabs.com/heelshitpod/merch SurfShark VPN (86% Off + 3 Months!): https://surfshark.sjv.io/c/4079613/2803697/9043 Kas’tell Vodka: https://kastellvodka.com Website: https://heelshitpodcast.co…

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AEW Dynamite 8/6/25 Hour 1 | The Booker's Table 24:52

2M ago24:52

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We break down the good, bad, and ugly of this week's AEW Dynamite Hour 1 Please support the Podcast: https://streamlabs.com/heelshitpod/home Merch: https://streamlabs.com/heelshitpod/merch SurfShark VPN (86% Off + 3 Months!): https://surfshark.sjv.io/c/4079613/2803697/9043 Kas’tell Vodka: https://kastellvodka.com Website: https://heelshitpodcast.co…

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The World of Non-Gregorian Calendars: What Day Is It, Really? 39:29

2M ago39:29

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Human civilization is far from perfect. Still, it's pretty cool humanity overall agreed on how to measure time (for now). In today's follow-up to an earlier exploration of the Gregorian calendar, Ben, Noel and Max admire the many alternative, non-Gregorian calendars with their own ancient provenance, all of which exist in the modern day. Or modern …

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WWE Raw 8/4/25 Hour 2 50:06

2M ago50:06

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We break down hour 2 of this week's WWE Raw. Enjoy! Please support the Podcast: https://streamlabs.com/heelshitpod/home Merch: https://streamlabs.com/heelshitpod/merch SurfShark VPN (86% Off + 3 Months!): https://surfshark.sjv.io/c/4079613/2803697/9043 Website: https://heelshitpodcast.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heelshitpodcast Twitch: h…