The History Buffet

Jun 27 2024 47 ep. 49 mins 5
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A unique history podcast covering the weird, bizarre, and oft forgotten parts of history. Hosts Joey and Stock are both teachers who are bringing their buffet style history conversations to the podcasting world. Each episode will consist of a "main course" or main story of an odd event in history. One main course from Joey and one from Stock. Each episode will also have "side dishes" where both Joey and Stock will argue, debate, and wax poetic about historical movies, music, books, and the ever-changing nature of history!

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Oldest Soldier of Europe, Callanish Stones, and Star Wars Thoughts

Jun 27 2024 49 mins  
On this week's episode Joey & Stock discuss the "Oldest Soldier of Europe" also known as Jean Thurel. Thurel served in the French military for 90 years, fighting in four major wars, multiple continents, and living in three centuries! We also discuss the Callanish Scottish standing stones that predate Stonehenge. We also discuss regional colloquialisms and our thoughts on recent Sta

First Murder Case in Fountain Co. & Shortest-Serving World Leaders

Nov 30 2023 43 mins  
This week on the History Buffet learn all about the first ever murder trial to take place in Indiana's Fountain County. This case involves Edward Hannegan, a prominent U.S. politician, and Lew Wallace, famous author. Also this week we take a look at the shortest-serving world leaders. Not based on their stature but on their time as heads of state. Listen and enjoy!

Live at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis

Jul 07 2023 53 mins  
On this episode The History Buffet goes live from the cemetery with the most dead vice presidents in the country! Crown Hill Cemetery is the third largest (non-governmental) cemetery in the United States and is filled with interesting epitaphs, authors, bank robbers, inventors, vice presidents, and the 23rd president of the United States. Join Joey and Stock as they banter and expl

Tina Turner Memorial Special!

Jun 08 2023 55 mins  
On this episode of the History Buffet Joey and Stock honor the late Tina Turner! Learn all about Tina's historical musical career from her Guinness World Record setting performance in Rio de Janeiro to her wild connection to French king Louis Philippe I the "Citizen King". Woven in between are Stock's amazing stories of the various Tina Turner concerts he's attended over the years.

The Great Locomotive Chase, Nazis on Meth, and AI thoughts

Apr 21 2023 57 mins  
On this episode of the History Buffet learn all about the Great Locomotive Chase of the American Civil War, a movie style train heist but real! Also learn about the methamphetamine drug Pervitin which was used by the Wehrmacht to fuel the Nazi advances during the blitzkrieg. Joey and Stock also discuss their thoughts on AI such as Chat GPT and Midjourney. There is also a special gu

Mao's Mango Cult and Fascinating New Zealand Facts

Feb 01 2023 64 mins  
On this episode of the History Buffet learn all about the time that Mao Zedong gifted mangoes to some factory workers. As a result of this gift and the cult of personality that surrounded the Chairman Mao the workers began to show reverence to these mangoes in some very interesting ways. Also on this episode learn fascinating facts about New Zealand! Forecasts in Elvish, Maori trad

Spooky History of "Bedsheet Ghosts", Divorce by Combat, and the Best (and Worst) Christmas Presents We've Ever Received

Dec 09 2022 61 mins  
On this episode of The History Buffet learn all about the strange and spooky history of the "Bedsheet Ghosts". What was once the most terrifying image of the deceased is now seen as a lighthearted decoration for the spooky season, how did this transition happen? Also learn about an unconventional yet violent alternative to divorce in Medieval Europe... divorce by combat! What were

London Sewer Swine, Haitian Dictator "Papa Doc", Favorite Halloween Movies

Oct 13 2022 59 mins  
This week learn all about the feral sewer hogs who roamed the underground tunnels of 19th century London. How did these sewer swine come to be and is it more urban legend than fact? Also this week learn all about the crazy lengths a nationalist dictator will go to keep power at the expense of the Haitian people. What Halloween movies do Stock and Joey like most? Find out all that a

Astronomer Henrietta Leavitt, Non-Human Electoral Candidates, and Obi-Wan Kenobi Series Review

Jun 16 2022 48 mins  
On this episode of The History Buffet learn all about the magnificent feats of renowned female astronomer Henrietta Swan Leavitt. She provided astronomers the tools to measure the distances of galaxies and much more! Also learn about the many instances where non-human, and sometimes non-animal, electoral candidates not only ran for political office but won! Joey & Stock also review

Mysterious Murder of Rasputin, El Reno Tornado, Starlight Coke, and French Politics

May 15 2022 60 mins  
This episode Joey and Stock discuss the mystery surrounding the murder of Russian monk Grigori Rasputin. Was he a holy man with healing powers or was he vying for the Russian royal throne? Stock discusses the largest recorded tornado in U.S. history. Stock also tries Starlight Coca-Cola for the first time live on the show and dives into the 2022 French presidential election. Listen