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Laughs from the Past (History/Comedy Podcast)

History told right. Come along with Jomboy (Jimmy) and his co-host Jake on a comedic journey through histories most ridiculous tales. Each week, Jomboy shares a bizarre story from the past with Jake, ... Read more

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48. Historical Mysteries | DB Cooper

48. Historical Mysteries | DB Cooper

A man hijacked a plane. Demanded cash. Then jumped out of the plane and was never seen again. It's the most fascinating ... Read more

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47. Historical Mysteries | Escape from Alcatraz

47. Historical Mysteries | Escape from Alcatraz

They say no prisoner ever successfully escaped from Alcatraz. We don't believe them.

16 Apr 2019

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35. Historical Mysteries| The Lost Colony of Roanoke

35. Historical Mysteries| The Lost Colony of Roanoke

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24. The Civil War| John Brown & Raid on Harpers Ferry

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23. The Civil War | Camels, Siamese twins, Elephants, and More fun stories

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57. Backfires | The Great Hanoi Rat Massacre of 1902

57. Backfires | The Great Hanoi Rat Massacre of 1902

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63. Backfires | Ten Cent Beer Night at the Cleveland Indians Game

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69. Baseball’s Greatest Legends | Gambling in Baseball

69. Baseball’s Greatest Legends | Gambling in Baseball

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59. Backfires | The Assassination of Julius Caesar

59. Backfires | The Assassination of Julius Caesar

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60. Backfires | The Assassination of Franz Ferdinand

In 1914 Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austria-Hungarian throne, began a trip to Bosnia-Herzegovena. Who could ha... Read more

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73. Baseball’s Greatest Legends | Moe Berg:The Spy Behind Home Plate

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