The Digressor
Comedy
My name is Trevor, and in this podcast, I discuss random things that interest me or are on my mind. These range from pop culture like Mario and Pixar, to true crime like Zodiac Killer and the kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart, and much more (such as Music...
Location:
United States
Genres:
Comedy
Description:
My name is Trevor, and in this podcast, I discuss random things that interest me or are on my mind. These range from pop culture like Mario and Pixar, to true crime like Zodiac Killer and the kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart, and much more (such as Music Therapy and Asexuality). Follow me on Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, and X @ramblernetwork, on YouTube @rambler-network, and on Tik Tok @thedigressor.
Twitter:
@TheDigressor
Language:
English
Contact:
5132792134
Episodes
76) The First Soft Drink
3/15/2026
Soft drinks feel timeless, but their origin story is anything but simple. This episode explores where that story truly begins.
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Duration:00:05:53
75) The First Reality Show
3/1/2026
Before competition and confessionals took over television, one show quietly captured real life as it was. And what it revealed changed everything.
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Duration:00:06:03
74) The First Hollywood Scandal
2/15/2026
Before Hollywood learned how to handle a scandal, one case shocked the nation and nearly ended a star’s career. But the real story began much earlier than anyone remembers.
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Duration:00:06:06
73) The First Flight Across The Atlantic
2/1/2026
Before air travel became routine, one flight turned the impossible into reality. But every legend begins somewhere, and this one began not where you thought.
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Duration:00:05:03
72) The First Recorded Sound
1/18/2026
The moment sound was captured, everything changed. At least, that’s how the story usually goes.
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Duration:00:05:36
71) The First Mass Hysteria Caused By Radio
1/4/2026
It started with a broadcast on the radio. The panic that followed would change how the world trusted what it heard.
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Duration:00:05:58
Minisode 8: Firsts
1/1/2026
We're going to be doing things a little differently this season.
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Duration:00:02:08
Oddly Pacific Teaser
7/31/2025
The Pacific Coast is beautiful… but it also has a dark side. From elusive serial killers haunting the Bay Area to mysterious figures watching hikers from cliffs, this area is rife with secrets. I’m Trevor, and this is Oddly Pacific, a podcast exploring the mysteries that drift along the Pacific shoreline. Our first season begins on Wednesday August 27, with a new episode every Wednesday until October 29. But in the meantime, subscribe anywhere you listen to podcasts and join me for a journey into the strange and...Oddly Pacific...
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Duration:00:00:43
70) Braveheart (with Vicki)
6/22/2025
On the season five finale, I am joined by my old friend, Vicki from Scotland, as we discuss the real Braveheart, as well as Scotland in general.
"Robert the Bruce was the Real Life 'Braveheart'" by Weird History
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Duration:00:31:29
69) Anne Frank
6/8/2025
Anne Frank was just a teenager, but her diary revealed a world of fear, hope, and extraordinary insight. In this episode, we explore her life, the hidden annex, and the enduring power of her words.
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Duration:00:07:22
68) The Great Molasses Flood of 1919
5/25/2025
In 1919, a wave of molasses tore through Boston’s North End, killing 21 people and leveling buildings. This episode dives into how it happened—and why no one stopped it.
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Duration:00:06:57
67) Star Wars: The Prequel Trilogy
5/11/2025
The Star Wars prequels were once mocked and misunderstood, but beneath the awkward lines and galactic politics lies a story of power, fear, and one of the darkest tragedies in sci-fi. In this episode, we revisit the prequel trilogy with fresh eyes, explore how Revenge of the Sith channels Shakespearean drama, and look at how The Clone Wars helped us finally see these films in a new light.
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Duration:00:10:04
66) Elisa Lam
4/27/2025
Elisa Lam was not a mystery—she was a person. In this episode, we look beyond the viral elevator footage and explore who Elisa really was, while examining the media portrayals that turned her life and death into spectacle. It’s time to remember her with empathy.
Elisa Lam's Tumblr
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Duration:00:07:27
65) Oklahoma City Bombing
4/13/2025
Before the blast, there were warnings. This is the story of how a series of stand-offs led to an unforgettable tragedy.
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Duration:00:14:02
64) Darby Crash
3/30/2025
Darby Crash was the founder of the punk band, Germs, in the late 1970s.
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Duration:00:16:34
63) MCU: Phase Four
3/16/2025
The fourth phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe covers the aftermath of the Snap. It was the introduction of Disney+ MCU shows.
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Duration:00:44:07
62) Liberty Bell 7
3/2/2025
The story of Liberty Bell 7: Gus Grissom's harrowing suborbital flight, the premature hatch detonation, and the dramatic loss and recovery of a historic spacecraft.
In Search of Liberty Bell 7 - Dicovery Channel documentary on YouTube.
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Duration:00:12:14
61) Cola Wars
2/16/2025
The Cola Wars was the rivalry between The Coca-Cola Company and PepsiCo, which led to aggressive ad campaigns, taste tests, and celebrity endorsements.
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Duration:00:14:51
60) Christine Chubbuck
2/2/2025
Christine Chubbuck was a reporter in Florida who made headlines in the 1970s for doing something shocking live on air.
Real audio of the incident
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Duration:00:21:55
59) Oswald the Lucky Rabbit
1/19/2025
This is the story of Walt Disney's original mascot, and how they lost him and got him back.
Alice Comedies
Disney's Oswald Shorts
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Duration:00:21:02