Location:
United States
Genres:
Comedy
Description:
The history of everything. A funny and informative walk through some of the most interesting topics in history. These guys are hysterical.
Twitter:
@podgoats
Language:
English
Contact:
615-519-0031
Website:
https://podgoats.com/
Email:
podgoats@gmail.com
Episodes
Mad Scientists: The Ones Who Inspired Fiction
6/9/2021
The movies are full of stories about mad scientists, but what about the real ones who inspired them? Phil and Campbell Valentine talk about some of the maddest of the real-life mad scientists.
Duration:00:23:14
Obsession: Fascinations and Fetishes of the Famous
6/6/2021
We all have our obsessions, but when powerful people have them, it can sometimes change history. Phil and Campbell Valentine talk about obsessions of the rich and powerful.
Duration:00:18:08
Travel: How We Became Tourists
6/2/2021
Man has been nomadic since the beginning, but we started out wandering for food. When did we become tourists? Phil and Campbell Valentine look at the early history of travel.
Duration:00:20:48
Mysteries Part 04: Amnesia and Murders Solved by Dreams
5/26/2021
Phil and Campbell Valentine bring you more great mysteries, some solved, some still unsolved. From amnesia to murders solved by dreams.
Duration:00:20:50
Black Plague: The Mother of All Pandemics
5/23/2021
We think we had it bad with COVID, it was nothing like the Black Plague. Phil and Campbell Valentine retrace the trajectory of the disease and talk about why it took so long to figure it out.
Duration:00:20:46
MLK: The Dream Comes True
5/16/2021
Martin Luther King, Jr. changed not only America, but the world. His non-violent approach to civil rights transformed America by his sheer power of persuasion. Phil and Campbell Valentine look at the incredible life of MLK.
Duration:00:25:30
Aliens Part 03: The Fermi Paradox
5/12/2021
Phil and Campbell Valentine are back with another fascinating look at aliens. This episode they explore the Fermi Paradox and rank the chances of extraterrestrial life on a scale of one to ten.
Duration:00:19:15
Drugs: How They Influenced History
5/9/2021
Drugs didn't just come around during the '60s. They've been around almost since the beginning of human development, and they've had some major influences on history. Phil and Campbell Valentine talk about the history of drugs.
Duration:00:16:31
Mistakes Part 02: The Biggest Blunders in History
5/5/2021
You and I make a mistake and it's generally just a mistake. Phil and Campbell Valentine talk about people who made mistakes that turned into outright disasters.
Duration:00:12:39
Pirates Part 02: Yes, There Were Lady Pirates
5/2/2021
We just can't get enough of pirates. Phil and Campbell Valentine talk about the history of pirates and some of the most daring, including a female pirate who ruled the Asian seas.
Duration:00:16:56
Conspiracies Part 04: From the Vatican Bank to Hollow Earth
4/28/2021
The GOATs are back with more fun conspiracy theories. The Vatican bank conspiracy and a ranch invaded by space aliens are just a couple that Phil and Campbell Valentine explore.
Duration:00:22:53
Hollywood: History of the Movie Mecca
4/25/2021
The very name evokes a magical feeling. People have flocked there to seek fame and fortune, but it started out with very humble beginnings. Phil and Campbell Valentine tell you the history of Hollywood.
Duration:00:21:26
Paradox: Things That Are Impossibly True
4/21/2021
A paradox is a statement that contradicts itself but may nonetheless be true. Philosophers have contemplated them down through history. Prepare yourself as Phil and Campbell Valentine put your brain through the wringer.
Duration:00:22:16
Cash: The Man in Black
4/18/2021
The Man in Black was one of the first crossover acts in country music. His style was innovative. His lifestyle was controversial. Phil and Campbell Valentine take a look at the life of Johnny Cash.
Duration:00:25:43
Amazon: Last Unexplored on Earth
4/11/2021
If the Amazon basin were a country, it would be one of the largest on earth. Most of it has yet to be explored. And with good reason. All sorts of scary creatures live there, and Phil and Campbell Valentine talk about it all.
Duration:00:16:25
Mars: Is it Mankind's Future?
4/7/2021
It's called the Red Planet. Why? Can it sustain life? Is it feasible to colonize it, and if we do, do we actually create a new species of humans? Phil and Campbell Valentine explore Mars.
Duration:00:16:19
Shakespeare: Much Ado About Something
4/4/2021
He's called the greatest writer of all time, but did he really actually exist. Phil and Campbell Valentine explore the evidence, and trace the history of the man who's credited with giving the world of literature so much. Shakespeare.
Duration:00:21:05
Oceans Part 02: What Lurks Beneath the Surface
3/28/2021
We've not even begun to explore most of the oceans on our planet. Some very strange things lurk beneath the waves, things stranger than any planet we could explore. Phil and Campbell Valentine dive back into Oceans in Part 2.
Duration:00:19:20
Wild West: Separating Fact from Fiction
3/24/2021
How wild was the Wild West? Pretty wild. The novels, movies, and TV shows have exaggerated it beyond what it really was, but the old West was pretty wild. Phil and Campbell Valentine separate fact from fiction in the Wild West.
Duration:00:27:46
Basketball: History of March Madness
3/21/2021
People go nuts over the NCAA tournament. It's one of the most watched sporting events in the country. How did it get its name, and how did it get to be so big? Phil and Campbell Valentine reveal the madness behind March Madness.
Duration:00:22:22