Best Joe Lex Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 440: Great American Bash 1995 1:48:31

2d ago1:48:31

1:48:31

On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad take us back to 1995 for some Great American Bash action! The guys discuss all the happenings in WCW back in the 90's. Plus, Tony shares details of his neck surgery and going back to work way too early. BLUECHEW - Visit https://bluechew.com and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use…

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Louis Bossle: The Best Rat Catcher in the Land 28:45

3d ago28:45

28:45

All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #076, part 4 Rat Catcher Lou Bossle was proud of his profession - it is even carved onto his Laurel Hill West tombstone. Twice in the 1890s, Philadelphia newspapers sent a reporter to keep him company in rat-infested basements while he was on the job. I'll tell you about the long relationship between humans…

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DEAR DC: A Superman COLLECTED EDITIONS Wishlist 2:01:28

4d ago2:01:28

2:01:28

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Josh Marowitz dig into the state of DC Comics' collected editions practices as they pertain to Superman — comparing notes on preferred formats and collecting habits; sharing their individual wishlists; commiserating over abandoned lines, uncollected material, and unpredictable release schedules; and highlighting recen…

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EP 332 Desi Moms & Queer Kids & and coming out via WhatsApp ft Pooja Reddy 30:03

4d ago30:03

30:03

This week, we’re joined by the incredible Pooja Reddy (Kutti Gang) who shares her wild past 24 hours—from opening for Nimesh Patel, doing queer material onstage for the first time, and accidentally coming out to her mom… on the way to a date with a woman. We get into: WhatsApp auntie surveillance Ugadi Pachadi as a personality Sai Baba lore AND Usa…

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Matthew McConaughey: Selling is Love! 3:30:12

4d ago3:30:12

3:30:12

In this episode, Matt and Chris try to get from where they are to where they want to be, accepting their hidden strengths and dismantling their egos as they immerse themselves fully in the wild world of Matthew McConaughey's burgeoning self-help empire. Join them as they uncover the true Art of Livin’ and learn how it is that an Academy Award-winni…

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Episode 439: Goodbye Hulkamania 1:55:09

9d ago1:55:09

1:55:09

On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad take us back to 1993 for King Of The Ring and the crowning of Bret Hart as the new king of the WWF! King Of The Ring was also the swan song for Hulk Hogan and his run as the WWF champion and face of the company. Hulkster left the WWF after the event and eventually landed in WCW for his iconic r…

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MARK WAID Talks SUPERBOY in Action Comics & MORE! 1:16:37

11d ago1:16:37

1:16:37

Host Anthony Desiato welcomes back writer MARK WAID to discuss his new ACTION COMICS run starring Clark Kent as Superboy! They also touch on the legendary writer's recently completed LAST DAYS OF LEX LUTHOR miniseries and "Phantoms" arc, forthcoming NEW HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE, and more. PLUS: Anthony enlists guest Josh Marowitz for a pair of se…

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Milton C. Work: America's Bridge Master 49:34

13d ago49:34

49:34

Biographical Bytes from Bala #045 for mid-June 2025 The card games whist and bridge arrived in Victorian Philadelphia and captivated its upper-class population. Bridge clubs formed all over town, but people soon realized the man in the know was Milton C. Work, a Philadelphia lawyer. A scoring system that Work popularized for contract bridge remains…

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Decoding Academia 33: The Great Müller-Lyer Debate from Fish Tanks to Eye Operations Patreon Preview 1:02:48

13d ago1:02:48

1:02:48

Welcome to another enlightening episode of Decoding Academia. In this bonus preview of our highly secretive Patreon content, we are discussing a controversial paper by Dorsa Amir and Chaz Firestone that challenges the established notion of the Müller-Lyer illusion being a product of cultural environments. Prepare yourself for some high-level discus…

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Supplementary Material 31: Aquatic Nightmares, Strategic Obliviousness, & Race Realists 46:16

14d ago46:16

46:16

We venture into the darker corners of the gurusphere and marvel at some very, very brave individuals, their valiant efforts to play devil's advocate, and some world-class discourse surfing skills. Join us, won't you? Supplementary Material 31: Aquatic Nightmares, Strategic Obliviousness, & Race Realists 00:00 Introduction & Ol Squeaky Cameo 02:57 M…

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Episode 438: WWF World Tour 1990 REMIX 2:09:19

16d ago2:09:19

2:09:19

On this FLASHBACK edition of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad watch Tony's masterful producing of the WWF World Tour 1990 VHS special! Tony and Lord Alfred Hayes calls all the action featuring Superly Jimmy Snuka, The Rockers, Hulk Hogan battling the Macho King and so much more! This is a hilarious look back at one of WHW's wildest episodes. STO…

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Superman: THE LAST DAYS OF LEX LUTHOR by Mark Waid & Bryan Hitch 1:48:18

18d ago1:48:18

1:48:18

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Tyler Patrick (Krypton Report) dig into the long-delayed Black Label miniseries SUPERMAN: THE LAST DAYS OF LEX LUTHOR by Mark Waid & Bryan Hitch — a sequel (or is it?) to BIRTHRIGHT in which Superman strives to save the life of his dying enemy. SPOILER WARNING! Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at…

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Shamanism and the Art of Charismatic Otherness with Manvir Singh 1:21:34

20d ago1:21:34

1:21:34

The Decoders welcome back cognitive anthropologist Manvir Singh for a continued exploration into the social and cognitive dimensions of shamanism. Building upon their earlier conversation, this episode involves further discussion of the psychological mechanisms and cultural patterns that make shamanic practices a recurring feature across human soci…

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Trump vs. Elon: The Gurusphere Reacts 25:32

21d ago25:32

25:32

There’s been a disturbance in the Gurusphere. Two of its central objects of worship are feuding. The guru’s guru, Elon Musk, and the MAGA God-King, Donald Trump, have finally turned on each other, trading blows on social media. In this mini supplementary episode, Matt and Chris survey the shockwaves rippling through the Gurusphere as these titanic …

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JLA by JOE KELLY & DOUG MAHNKE – Golden Perfect, Obsidian Age, & Elite 2.0! (BONUS Episode) 1:50:18

22d ago1:50:18

1:50:18

Host Anthony Desiato presents a special BONUS episode to celebrate "Joe Kelly Week" on Digging for Kryptonite! Anthony and guest Mike Sangregorio discuss Joe Kelly's 30-issue run on JLA with artist Doug Mahnke — including the arcs "Golden Perfect," "The Obsidian Age," and "Trial by Fire" — as well as their JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE maxiseries. Support t…

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Clarence Wiener: Laurel Hill's Baron Munchausen 31:11

22d ago31:11

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All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #075, part 4 Baron von Munchausen was a German military man who traveled the country spreading his tales of wonder, which always featured himself in the role of a hero. Clarence Wiener came from a wealthy Philadelphia family. He started to burnish his reputation during his brief stay at Harvard. Eventually,…

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Princess Olga Demidoff Stoever: A Princess with Attitude 13:08

23d ago13:08

13:08

All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #75, part 5 Princess Olga Demidoff was from one royal family and married into another, the house of Trubetskoy. She eventually married Philadelphia archeologist Edward Stoever, but supported herself as both an escort and as madame in a high-end New York brothel. Her name is on the tombstone, but she is loca…

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Episode 437: ECW Hardcore Heaven 2000 1:37:23

23d ago1:37:23

1:37:23

On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad get HARDCORE with some wild ECW action circa the year 2000! Hardcore Heaven 2000 is on tap and the guys watch and discuss the spectical of madness of ECW. Watch along with the guys on Peacock, ECW Hardcore Heaven 2000 season 6, episode 1 start time 1:04:05 BLUECHEW - Visit https://bluechew.com …

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Marquis d'Esken de Frenoys & Baron Michael von Suttka 21:53

24d ago21:53

21:53

All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #075, part 3 In Paris before the Great War, he was known as Roberto Carles Eskens, but acquired the title of “The Marquis D’Eskens de Frenoys.” Baron James Ivan Michael von Suttka was born in Canton, Ohio, and claimed to be an Olympic caliber pistol shot. Both men married rich American women. It is difficul…

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JOE KELLY Talks 50-Issue ACTION COMICS Run — Writing The Elite, Zod of Pokolistan, Sunrises with Pa, and MORE! 1:26:06

25d ago1:26:06

1:26:06

Host Anthony Desiato presents a special interview with writer JOE KELLY about his classic early 2000s ACTION COMICS run! They discuss the challenge of writing the finale to every crossover storyline; collaborating with artists German Garcia, Kano, Duncan Rouleau, & Pasqual Ferry; pitching a different version of Pokolistan's Zod; mining the humanity…

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Countess Santa Eulalia, aka Libbie Shindler Stetson 32:45

25d ago32:45

32:45

From all Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #075, part 2 Elizabeth "Libby" Shindler was an Indiana farm girl / schoolteacher who caught the eye of philanthropist / hatmaker John B. Stetson and became his third wife. When left a widow with several million dollars, she was pursued and captured by a Portuguese nobleman who was not quite what he cla…

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Ai won't stand down and the Knicks are born to lose 32:39

25d ago32:39

32:39

We discuss: The Knicks losing Open AI refusing to shut itself down Harvard's foreign student ban Soho Crypto House of Torture George Floyd Merch Elias Rodriguez

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The United States and Peerage Titles 22:32

26d ago22:32

22:32

All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #075, Part 1 In the last quarter of the 19th century, there was a surge in marriages between European nobility and American heiresses as families exchanged money for titles. These women became known as "dollar princesses," and soon your east coast soiree was not complete without a contessa or marchioness to…

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Supplementary Material 30: Decoding Irish Stew, Owl Hate, and Hypothetical Avoidance 44:41

26d ago44:41

44:41

Prepare for a hearty mix of culinary tips, avoidance of hypothetical scenarios, and the usual guru grievances. Will Jordan Peterson ever admit he's a Christian? Is it ever truly possible to understand Sam Harris AND still disagree with him? And where does Joe Rogan's primal hate for owls come in? Tune in for at least some of the answers to these pr…

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Laurel Hill Nobility, Part 1 2:23:46

27d ago2:23:46

2:23:46

All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #075 In the late 19th and early 20th century, more than 450 American heiresses traded their fortunes for a European title; they were called "dollar princesses." Elizabeth Shindler Stetson was the hatmaker's third wife who married into a Portuguese title. Roberto Carles Eskens claimed Belgian nobility as Mar…

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Eric Weinstein vs. Sean Carroll: Pomp & Fury 2:08:22

29d ago2:08:22

2:08:22

In this medium-decoding episode, Matt and Chris turn their attention to an unlikely venue for cutting-edge theoretical physics: Piers Morgan Uncensored. There, Eric Weinstein, renegade genius and uber guru, squares off with Sean Carroll, an actual physicist and popular science communicator, in what might generously be called a “debate.” Eric brings…

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Episode 436: Saturday Night's Main Event 05.27.89 1:22:10

1M ago1:22:10

1:22:10

On this episode pf WHW, Tony and Conrad are joined by friend of the show Casio Kid to watch an action packed episode of Saturday Night's Main Event featuring some of professional wrestling's greatest performers. Tonight's event takes us back to May 27th 1989 with Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, Superfly Jimmy Snuka, Big Bossman, King Hacksaw Jim Duggan a…

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329: Hari Kondabolu!!!! 32:43

1M ago32:43

32:43

We had a great time with talking with our buddy Hari Kondabolu about early Indian standup comedy, being a pioneer on many levels, his Apu documentary, and his UPCOMING SHOW AT GRAMERCY THEATER 5/29 GET YOUR TICKETS!!!!!

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Superman's Pal — JIMMY OLSEN Across Time & Media (PLUS: Who Killed Jimmy Olsen?) 2:06:41

1M ago2:06:41

2:06:41

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Mike Sangregorio dig into the various incarnations of "Superman's Pal," Jimmy Olsen, across time and media — examining the evolution of Jimmy's characterization, backstory, and friendships with both Clark & Superman. They discuss his wild Silver Age transformations, the impact of Jack Larson's portrayal in the George …

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Supplementary Material 29: Sensemaking Evolved Relationship Constellations, Woke Lucifer, and Cancerous Outrage 37:07

1M ago37:07

37:07

We enter the ontological in-between to try and spin up our paradigms to understand the next stage in relationship technology, the horrific damage of modern medicine, how Lucifer connects with wokeness, and the joys of bonding over outgroup hate. This one is a doozy... Supplementary Material 28 00:00 Introduction - On Dogs and Dough 04:37 Next Requi…

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The All-In Podcast: How Tech Titans Besties Saved the World 3:00:53

1M ago3:00:53

3:00:53

Fresh from unbuckling their seatbelts on the Gliding Guru luxury jet and mooring the show’s mega-yacht, our decoders are feeling an unexpected surge of empathy for their last decoding subject, Gary Stevenson. It turns out that a bit of jet-lagged decadence really hones one's sensitivity to wealth inequality. Or maybe it’s just the natural response …

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Yankee Pope, Mexican Boat Crash, Diddy Trial, Afrikaaner refugees, Cancer Has Joe Biden 35:09

1M ago35:09

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News blitz: Epstein DID kill himself, cancer gets joe biden, importing racists from South Africa, Diddy's trial testimony has testes moaning (sorry), Mexicans crash the BK Bridge, and the yankee bisexual pope.

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Episode 435: Slamboree 1995 2:00:14

1M ago2:00:14

2:00:14

On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad take us back 30 years for Slamboree 1995! Tony shares stories of his recovery from a neck injury and actually missing this event. Tony also talks about the hall of fame ceremony that took place during the show and the appearance of a young Cody Rhodes. All that plus, the debut of The Giant! Wat…

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200th Episode Audience Q&A! (PLUS: The Many Shades of KRYPTONITE) 2:20:36

1M ago2:20:36

2:20:36

Host Anthony Desiato celebrates the milestone 200TH EPISODE of Digging for Kryptonite with a pair of fan-favorite guests! First, it's the grand return of comic book artist V Ken Marion, who joins Anthony to begin addressing YOUR comments and questions. Then, Sweet-Sweet Bernie Gerstmayr (Aw Yeah Comics - Skokie) tags in for a long-overdue segment o…

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Supplementary Material 28: The Ultimate Geometric Unifying Cognitive-Theoretic Iceberg 37:41

1M ago37:41

37:41

We exercise our ethnographic muscles as we revel in the esoteric dynamics of Australian Pool Culture, the mysteries of Eric Weinstein's theories as revealed by Curt Jaimungal, and the contradictions of MAGA cultists. Supplementary Material 28 00:00 Matt's Ethnography of Australian Swimming Culture 06:19 Pool Etiquette and Social Dynamics 08:46 Mutu…

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James Gunn's Superman FULL TRAILER 1:21:28

1M ago1:21:28

1:21:28

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Justin De Voe (@reallifelobo) dig into the just-released full trailer for James Gunn's SUPERMAN, the July 2025 film starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult. Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and …

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Jack Merriam & Dream Garden 47:02

1M ago47:02

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Biographical Bytes from Bala: Laurel Hill West Stories #044 for mid-May, 2025 John W. “Jack” Merriam made his fortune in real estate development – Oxford Valley Mall, Cedarbrook Apartment Complex, and many others. Among his acquisitions was the Curtis Publishing Building on Washington Square, with its magnificent Maxfield Parrish / Louis Comfort Ti…

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Episode 434: The Legacy Of Sabu 1:47:41

1M ago1:47:41

1:47:41

On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad honor the legacy of the late hardcore legend, Sabu. The guys will be watching a series of Sabu's matches throught his career and discuss the impact he's had not only on his competitors but the whole wrestling world. Watch along with Tony and Conrad with this YouTube link: https://www.youtube.co…

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Superman/Batman: PUBLIC ENEMIES in Comics & Animation 1:58:44

2M ago1:58:44

1:58:44

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Jeremy Frutkin (Cartridges with Care) dig into the 2003 blockbuster storyline "Public Enemies" — from the SUPERMAN/BATMAN series by Jeph Loeb & Ed McGuinness — in which President Luthor puts a billion-dollar bounty on the Man of Steel's head when a Kryptonite asteroid approaches Earth. They also discuss the 2009 anima…

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Asking Zahid to Leave (ft. Zahid Dewji, Fallon) 38:20

2M ago38:20

38:20

Hanging with our buddy Zahid Dewji where we discuss: DJs roasting us with Punjabi MC, traumatizing Indian audiences, writing for Jimmy Fallon, Chinese snowmen, Caribbean terrorists, Indian accents, very fun episode FULL EP ON PATREON!

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Gurometer: Gary Stevenson 23:08

2M ago23:08

23:08

The podcast arrives at 'late stage' Gary discourse as Matt and Chris attempt to enter the man, the myth, and the legend, Gary Stevenson, into a reductive classification system (that once again includes no mention of inequality). The gurometer was not built to handle this level of elite education and trading acumen, and has often been dismissed by a…

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Our Worlds at War AFTERMATH & the Loeb/McGuinness SUPERMAN Finale (BONUS EPISODE) 1:51:42

2M ago1:51:42

1:51:42

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Adam Daltorio dig into the aftermath of "Our Worlds at War" — including the very final issues on the SUPERMAN title by Jeph Loeb & Ed McGuinness — in a special epilogue edition of the podcast's recent Loeb/Kelly event. Anthony and Adam discuss the month's worth of stories immediately after OWAW, in which Superman reun…

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327: Indo-Pak War, SINNERS REVIEW 36:54

2M ago36:54

36:54

We brought on our buddy Moe Yaqub to discuss the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, and the likelihood of India and Pakistan going to war. And, more controversially, we talk about Usama hating SINNERS.

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Episode 433: The First Saturday Night's Main Event 05.11.85 1:17:52

2M ago1:17:52

1:17:52

On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad take us back to 1985 for the very first Saturday Night's Main Event! Tony shares some great stories of what he was up too in '85 and if this episode was even on his radar back then. The guys also discuss Tony's return to TBS this past Saturday and other news and notes in professional wrestling.…

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Superman: OUR WORLDS AT WAR (The Loeb/Kelly Era VII) 2:14:21

2M ago2:14:21

2:14:21

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Perry Constantine (Superhero Cinephiles) discuss the climactic "Our Worlds at War" crossover in the finale of the podcast's Loeb/Kelly event. They discuss the core storyline and key tie-in issues — which featured cosmic villain Imperiex making his play for Earth, an unlikely alien alliance, the fateful return of Brain…

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2LT Elisha Kent Kane Wetherill: Gassed! 27:16

2M ago27:16

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From All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #074, part 5 2LT Elisha Kent Kane Wetherill was a PAFA-trained artist who specialized in landscapes and beach scenes. He joined the Army in 1915 and served during the Battles of Ypres and the Somme. While he survived a gas attack, his lungs were apparently damaged, which led to his premature death in 1…

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MAJ Alfred Reginald Allen, MD: The Choices a Man Makes 19:14

2M ago19:14

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All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #074, segment 4 Alfred Reginald Allen, MD, was a UPenn med school grad, a clever researcher in neurologic injuries, a brilliant composer of operas and hymns, founder of the Savoy Company, and one of the finest photomicrographers in the world. But when he joined the Army, it was as a combat officer. He was k…

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Gary Stevenson: The People's Economist 3:52:23

2M ago3:52:23

3:52:23

In this episode, Matt and Chris take a look at one of the UK’s most compelling economic crusaders: Gary Stevenson, aka Gary’s Economics. A millionaire trader turned YouTube firebrand, Gary’s message is simple and potent: wealth inequality is spiralling, the ultra-rich are hoarding everything, and economists and politicians are either complicit or c…

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CPT Alan Wood Lukens: Lost in the Fog of War 21:36

2M ago21:36

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All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #074, segment 3 CPT Alan Wood Lukens was variously reported as killed in action, missing in action, hospitalized at an unknown site in France, and possible prisoner of war. He had been killed in action in September, but it took the Lukens family until January to determine what had really happened to Allen. …

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1LT Dillwyn Parrish Starr: From Groton to Gallipoli and The Somme 19:29

2M ago19:29

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All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #074, section 2 1LT Dillwyn Parrish Starr joined the military long before the United States entered the war. He had been a football star at Groton and at Harvard. He ended up with the Coldstream Guard where he was killed in action during the Battle of Somme. He is buried in France, but his family has added …

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