Origin of Speakcies returns for a new season on September 8!  Scott and Steve are back with the history and stories behind the words, phrases, and ideas that we discuss everyday.    Subscribe today at speakcies.com/listen.   For more information, go to speakcies.com and patreon.com/speakcies.

Origin of Speakcies returns for a new season on September 8!  Scott and Steve are back with the history and stories behind the words, phrases, and ideas that we discuss everyday.    Subscribe today at <a href="https://www.speakcies.com/listen" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">speakcies.com/listen</a>.   For more information, go to <a href="http://speakcies.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">speakcies.com</a> and <a href="http://patreon.com/speakcies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/speakcies</a>.

Speakcies Presents: Origin of Speakcies Season 4 Trailer

Stonewall Jackson

The Season One finale of “True Facts with Robert Banquette” examines the life, death, and life after death of legendary Confederate general, Thomas“Stonewall” Jackson. Robert Banquette will return! Visit speakcies.com/truefacts for more information, including transcripts of previous episodes.

The Season One finale of “True Facts with Robert Banquette” examines the life, death, and life after death of legendary Confederate general, Thomas“Stonewall” Jackson. Robert Banquette will return! Visit <a href="http://speakcies.com/truefacts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">speakcies.com/truefacts</a> for more information, including transcripts of previous episodes.

Ep. 11 – Stonewall Jackson: His Life, Death, and Life After Death

Here is an exclusive preview for the Season One finale of “True Facts with Robert Banquette.” “Ep. 11 - The Life, Death, and Life After Death of Stonewall Jackson” will be released on Wednesday, May 20. Visit speakcies.com/truefacts for more information, including transcripts of previous episodes.

Here is an exclusive preview for the Season One finale of “True Facts with Robert Banquette.” “Ep. 11 - The Life, Death, and Life After Death of Stonewall Jackson” will be released on Wednesday, May 20. Visit <a href="http://speakcies.com/truefacts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">speakcies.com/truefacts</a> for more information, including transcripts of previous episodes.

Preview: Ep. 11 – The Life, Death, and Life After Death of Stonewall Jackson

William III

In the penultimate episode of Season 1, Robert Banquette examines the rise of William III, Prince of Orange, who left his native Netherlands to assume the throne in England in what is known to history as the Glorious Revolution. In addition, learn about a surprising connection between the House of Orange and the University of Alabama (Roll Tide). Visit speakcies.com/truefacts for more information, including transcripts of previous episodes.

In the penultimate episode of Season 1, Robert Banquette examines the rise of William III, Prince of Orange, who left his native Netherlands to assume the throne in England in what is known to history as the Glorious Revolution. In addition, learn about a surprising connection between the House of Orange and the University of Alabama (Roll Tide). Visit <a href="http://speakcies.com/truefacts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">speakcies.com/truefacts</a> for more information, including transcripts of previous episodes.

Ep. 10 - The Dutch King of England: William III and the Glorious Revolution

Here is an exclusive preview for the next episode of “True Facts with Robert Banquette,” which examines the rise of William III, who left his native Netherlands to assume the throne in England in what is known to history as the Glorious Revolution. “Ep. 10 - The Dutch King of England: William III and the Glorious Revolution” will be released on Wednesday, April 22. Visit speakcies.com/truefacts for more information, including transcripts of previous episodes.

Here is an exclusive preview for the next episode of “True Facts with Robert Banquette,” which examines the rise of William III, who left his native Netherlands to assume the throne in England in what is known to history as the Glorious Revolution. “Ep. 10 - The Dutch King of England: William III and the Glorious Revolution” will be released on Wednesday, April 22. Visit <a href="http://speakcies.com/truefacts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">speakcies.com/truefacts</a> for more information, including transcripts of previous episodes.

Preview: Ep. 10 - The Dutch King of England: William III and the Glorious Revolution

In the second episode of a two-part series, Robert Banquette concludes the history of vaccination. Part II reveals the True Facts of Dr. Edward Jenner’s struggle to bring vaccination to the world, overcoming activist and kale enthusiast Carson Knub with the help of the English royal family.  Visit speakcies.com/truefacts for more information, including a transcript of this episode.  Roll Tide.

In the second episode of a two-part series, Robert Banquette concludes the history of vaccination. Part II reveals the True Facts of Dr. Edward Jenner’s struggle to bring vaccination to the world, overcoming activist and kale enthusiast Carson Knub with the help of the English royal family.  Visit <a href="http://speakcies.com/truefacts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">speakcies.com/truefacts</a> for more information, including a transcript of this episode.  Roll Tide.

Ep.  9 – The History of Vaccination: Part II

In the first episode of a two-part series, Robert Banquette discusses the history of vaccination. Part I examines the life and career of Dr. Edward Jenner, the pioneer behind the smallpox vaccine, and also the controversies and challenges he overcame to bring vaccination to the world, including the family of T. Hollis Mellencamp. Visit speakcies.com/truefacts for more information, including a transcript of this episode.  Roll Tide.

In the first episode of a two-part series, Robert Banquette discusses the history of vaccination. Part I examines the life and career of Dr. Edward Jenner, the pioneer behind the smallpox vaccine, and also the controversies and challenges he overcame to bring vaccination to the world, including the family of T. Hollis Mellencamp. Visit <a href="http://speakcies.com/truefacts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">speakcies.com/truefacts</a> for more information, including a transcript of this episode.  Roll Tide.

Ep.  8 – The History of Vaccination: Part I

In this episode, Montgomery, Alabama's Robert Banquette discusses Agatha Christie, the world’s greatest mystery author. This episode examines Christie’s life prior to becoming an author and also her mysterious disappearance for 11 days in 1926, which involves Golda Meir and a relative of T. Hollis Mellencamp’s awful family.  Visit speakcies.com/truefacts for more information, including a transcript of this episode.  Roll Tide.

In this episode, Montgomery, Alabama's Robert Banquette discusses Agatha Christie, the world’s greatest mystery author. This episode examines Christie’s life prior to becoming an author and also her mysterious disappearance for 11 days in 1926, which involves Golda Meir and a relative of T. Hollis Mellencamp’s awful family.  Visit <a href="http://speakcies.com/truefacts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">speakcies.com/truefacts</a> for more information, including a transcript of this episode.  Roll Tide.

Ep. 7 – Agatha Christie: World’s Greatest Mystery Writer

In this episode, Montgomery, Alabama's Robert Banquette hosts the first annual “True Facts with Robert Banquette” Holiday Special, in which Robert Banquette says “thank you” to the fans of the show. Visit speakcies.com/truefacts for more information, including transcripts of previous episodes.  

In this episode, Montgomery, Alabama's Robert Banquette hosts the first annual “True Facts with Robert Banquette” Holiday Special, in which Robert Banquette says “thank you” to the fans of the show. Visit <a href="http://speakcies.com/truefacts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">speakcies.com/truefacts</a> for more information, including transcripts of previous episodes.

Ep. 6 – Holiday Special: Thank You

John Adams

In this episode of “True Facts with Robert Banquette," Montgomery, Alabama's Robert Banquette examines the lives and careers of Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, including how a relative of T. Hollis Mellencamp prompted their 12-year feud. The full episode of “Ep. 5 – Thomas Jefferson/John Adams: Feuding Fathers” will be released on Wednesday, December 4. Visit speakcies.com/truefacts for more information, including transcripts of previous episodes.  

In this episode of “True Facts with Robert Banquette," Montgomery, Alabama's Robert Banquette examines the lives and careers of Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, including how a relative of T. Hollis Mellencamp prompted their 12-year feud. The full episode of “Ep. 5 – Thomas Jefferson/John Adams: Feuding Fathers” will be released on Wednesday, December 4. Visit <a href="http://speakcies.com/truefacts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">speakcies.com/truefacts</a> for more information, including transcripts of previous episodes.

Ep. 5 – Thomas Jefferson/John Adams: Feuding Fathers

From Speakcies. On each episode of True Facts with Robert Banquette,  journey through the past to look at the historical figures and crucial events that have shaped our world via the unique perspective of Montgomery, Alabama's own, Robert Banquette. Drawing from the Banquette family's long history of prominence in the United States and the Old World, host Robert Banquette  provides insight into the stories behind the stories, the True Facts that are often purposely obscured by so-called professional historians and scientists.History with a side of Speakcies zaniness.  True Facts with Robert Banquette. Roll Tide!

Amelia Earhart

In this episode, Montgomery, Alabama's Robert Banquette discusses Amelia Earhart, female aviation pioneer. This episode examines Earhart’s life before and after her transatlantic flight, including her childhood in Kansas. Finally, the Banquette family records will reveal the True Facts regarding her 1937 disappearance, including John D. Rockefeller’s connection to this mystery. Visit speakcies.com/truefacts for more information, including a transcript of this episode.  Roll Tide.

In this episode, Montgomery, Alabama's Robert Banquette discusses Amelia Earhart, female aviation pioneer. This episode examines Earhart’s life before and after her transatlantic flight, including her childhood in Kansas. Finally, the Banquette family records will reveal the True Facts regarding her 1937 disappearance, including John D. Rockefeller’s connection to this mystery. Visit <a href="http://speakcies.com/truefacts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">speakcies.com/truefacts</a> for more information, including a transcript of this episode.  Roll Tide.

Ep. 4 – Amelia Earhart, Aviation Pioneer

John Paul Jones

In this episode, Montgomery, Alabama's Robert Banquette discusses John Paul Jones, father of the American Navy This episode examines Jones’ life before and after the American Revolution, including his time as Rear Admiral in the Russian Navy. Learn the True Facts about how Jones’ Scottish heritage factored into his service for Catherine the Great. Visit speakcies.com/truefacts for more information, including a transcript of this episode.  Roll Tide.

In this episode, Montgomery, Alabama's Robert Banquette discusses John Paul Jones, father of the American Navy This episode examines Jones’ life before and after the American Revolution, including his time as Rear Admiral in the Russian Navy. Learn the True Facts about how Jones’ Scottish heritage factored into his service for Catherine the Great. Visit <a href="http://speakcies.com/truefacts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">speakcies.com/truefacts</a> for more information, including a transcript of this episode.  Roll Tide.

Ep. 3 - John Paul Jones, Father of the American Navy

Margaret Mitchell

In this episode, Montgomery, Alabama's Robert Banquette discusses Margaret Mitchell, author of Gone with the Wind. This episode examines her life before and after Gone with the Wind was published, including her tragic death in 1949 at age 48. Learn the True Facts about Montgomery Alabama’s connection to the mythical South of the book, and how a New Year’s Party (and rabid badger) changed her world forever. Visit speakcies.com/truefacts for more information, including a transcript of this episode.  Roll Tide.

In this episode, Montgomery, Alabama's Robert Banquette discusses Margaret Mitchell, author of Gone with the Wind. This episode examines her life before and after Gone with the Wind was published, including her tragic death in 1949 at age 48. Learn the True Facts about Montgomery Alabama’s connection to the mythical South of the book, and how a New Year’s Party (and rabid badger) changed her world forever. Visit <a href="http://speakcies.com/truefacts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">speakcies.com/truefacts</a> for more information, including a transcript of this episode.  Roll Tide.

Ep. 2 - Margaret Mitchell, Author of Gone with the Wind

In the first episode of “True Facts with Robert Banquette,” Montgomery, Alabama's own Robert Banquette discusses Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington.  Arthur Wellesley came to prominence by defeating Napoleon Bonaparte at the Battle of Waterloo, eventually rising to the rank of Prime Minister of Great Britain.  But why is the Battle of Waterloo known more for Napoleon’s loss than the ascendance of Wellesley? Robert Banquette has a theory. It involves Irish politician Daniel O’Connell.  And a tiger. History. Literature. Science. True Facts with Robert Banquette. Visit speakcies.com/truefacts for more information, including a transcript of this episode.  Roll Tide.

In the first episode of “True Facts with Robert Banquette,” Montgomery, Alabama's own Robert Banquette discusses Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington.  Arthur Wellesley came to prominence by defeating Napoleon Bonaparte at the Battle of Waterloo, eventually rising to the rank of Prime Minister of Great Britain.  But why is the Battle of Waterloo known more for Napoleon’s loss than the ascendance of Wellesley? Robert Banquette has a theory. It involves Irish politician Daniel O’Connell.  And a tiger. History. Literature. Science. True Facts with Robert Banquette. Visit <a href="http://speakcies.com/truefacts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">speakcies.com/truefacts</a> for more information, including a transcript of this episode.  Roll Tide.

Ep. 1 - The Duke of Wellington

Origin of Speakcies already incorporates a lot of history. I’m interested to see how they tackle a podcast dedicated to history. Will be listening!

Can’t wait

From Speakcies. On each episode of True Facts with Robert Banquette, journey through the past to look at the historical figures and crucial events that have shaped our world via the unique perspective of Montgomery, Alabama's own, Robert Banquette. Drawing from the Banquette family's long history of prominence in the United States and the Old World, host Robert Banquette provides insight into the stories behind the stories, the True Facts that are often purposely obscured by so-called professional historians and scientists. History with a side of Speakcies zaniness. True Facts with Robert Banquette. Roll Tide!

True Facts with Robert Banquette

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