Join C.J. for a few show updates and a dramatic reading of Edgar Allan Poe’s poem “The Raven”.

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Mini-Ep: An Update and “The Raven”

Join hosts C.J. and Evan as they discuss the exorcism of Anna Ecklund by Father Theophilus Reisinger, a Marathon, Wisconsin, based exorcist, in Earling, Iowa. This case became national news after a German-language pamphlet Begone Satan! and its English translation became incredibly popular among American Catholics. News: Former AG candidate deletes podcast and Kleefisch is a disaster.

The Exorcisms of Anna Ecklund

Join hosts C.J. and Evan as they discuss the attempted assassination of former president Teddy Roosevelt by John Schrank in Milwaukee,as he was campaigning during the Presidential election of 1912. Roosevelt, despite being shot, gave the speech which he had scheduled.

Teddy Roosevelt and his Would-be Assassin

Join Hosts C.J. and Evan as they discuss the rash of flying humanoid sightings across the great lakes region. These sightings extend, roughly, from Gary, Indiana to Milwaukee and Madison, with the bulk taking place on the lakefront in Chicago. News: Slenderman stabbing update, Milwaukee landlord booted, and county voting machines.

The Mothman Cometh: Great Lakes Edition

Join hosts C.J. and Evan as they discuss Frederick Jackson Turner, influential historian and Wisconsinite. FJT taught at UW Madison, during which time he published an essay entitled “The Significance of the Frontier in the American History” which argued that through our frontier expansion Americans became exceptional.

Frederick Jackson Turner: Philosopher Laureate of American Imperialism

Join hosts Evan and C.J. as they discuss the Sewer Socialists of Milwaukee and Victor Berger, the first Socialist member of congress. The Sewer socialists, so-named for their focus on infrastructure, represented a more radical and revolutionary counterpart to the progressive movement under LaFollette and others.

Replay: Sewer Socialism and Victor Berger

Join hosts C.J. and Evan as they continue their discussion of Robert Welch and the John Birch Society, a far-right organization based in Appleton. News: RoJo pushes horse medicine, GOP xenophobia, and a Rep. Grothman take-down. Cleanser: Devil’s Lake Thunderbirds

The John Birch Society Part II: The Birchening

Join hosts C.J. and Evan as they discuss Robert Welch and the John Birch Society, a far-right political organization based in Appleton, Wisconsin. News: GOP socialism for unemployed anti-vaxxers, and Wisconsin Democracy Deserts. Cleanser: Pterodactyl Sighting

The John Birch Society Part I

Join hosts C.J. and Evan as they discuss the Bradley Foundation, the source of significant funding for organizations challenging the 2020 election results, as well as other conservative to far-right causes. News: Lincoln Hills, and the The Big Lie ‘fraudit’ heads to WI. Cleanser: Winged Entity Sighting

The Bradley Foundation: The Dark Money Behind the Big Lie

Join hosts C.J. and Evan as they read and discuss excerpts from the collected broadsides of Victor Berger, Milwaukee politician, newspaper editor, and first socialist congressperson. News: Suni Lee's Olympic gold-medal victory, Lake Geneva D'n D museum, and killer cop runs for sheriff. Cleanse: Mayfly Invasion

Victor Berger and His Broadsides

Join hosts Evan and C.J. as they discuss the murder of Bridget McCaffery and the execution of her husband John, which would ultimately be the only execution undertaken in our state. News: Ron Johnson shits on himself and Mandela Barnes gets significant, early support. Cleanser: Flying Fish?

John McCaffery and Wisconsin’s Only Execution

Hey everyone! We are going to be delayed on the release of this week’s planned episode, and for that reason we decided to give you a sneak peak of CJ's forthcoming show, Historaholics - Andrew Jackson Pt. One: Join C.J. and guest Chris as they discuss the life, times, and crimes of Andrew Jackson in this the inaugural episode of Historaholics. Enjoy the sneak peak, we will be returning to our regular programming next week.

Historaholics Sneak Peek

Join hosts Evan and C.J. as they discuss Robert De La Salle, architect of the French fur trade in Northern Wisconsin and the rest of French Louisiana. News: WI Judge moves radical priest, RoJo’s recent climate claims, and even more RoJo gaslighting. Cleanser: Kangaroo Invasion?

Robert De La Salle

Join hosts Evan and C.J. as they discuss Henri de Tonti and the death march from north of Milwaukee to the Door Peninsula. News This Week: Slenderman story update, State Supreme Court hinders Evers on budget, and more blatant RoJo Racism. Weekly Cleanse: Kapenga in Love

Henri de Tonti: The Man with the Iron Hand

Join hosts Evan and C.J. as they discuss the murder of Bernice Worden, the discovery of Gein’s crimes, and the way in which the discovery of those crimes shattered the idyllic view of American life. News This Week: Juneteenth-related news stories.

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