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Daniel and Glen take a reluctant look back at the people and events that shaped our world and wonder what all the fuss is about.

Daniel and Glen take a reluctant look back at the people and events that shaped our world and wonder what all the fuss is about.

Location:

United States

Description:

Daniel and Glen take a reluctant look back at the people and events that shaped our world and wonder what all the fuss is about.

Language:

English

Episodes

Transcontinental Railroad III: California, Here We Go!

12/30/2018

Duration:00:24:51

The Transcontinental Railroad II - Call of the West

12/20/2018
Gunnison never had a chance. They didn't want him to touch their stuff...

Duration:00:23:21

The Transcontinental Railroad I - I'm Going Southbound

12/9/2018
On this episode Glen discusses the joy and the sadness of light rail.

Duration:00:24:27

Waco Finale

12/2/2018
Glen is sick! But he still has some final thoughts on Waco and some info on the new series and Patreon! Catch it!

Duration:00:14:33

Waco Six: You Suckers Ain't Gettin' Nothin'

11/25/2018
On this episode Glen ponders the reality of being promised that you "Shall Inherit the Earth."

Duration:00:22:28

Waco 5

11/22/2018
We continue with the Waco, Texas series on the Branch Davidians! Glen reads some fascinating conversation transcripts and welcomes you to sit with him - at the desk of Glen!

Duration:00:24:30

Waco series, part 4

11/15/2018
As we continue with the series, Glen asks some hard hitting questions, like - Why do we have organised religion? Why are some people happy when they hear the word "Apocalypse"? And who impregnated the 90 year old lady?

Duration:00:17:06

Waco series: part 3

11/15/2018
We continue our Waco series on the Branch Davidians. Here's what happens when a whole town can't keep their mouths shut.

Duration:00:20:18

Waco Series 2 : Allegations and Scares

10/22/2018
We continue our newest series on Waco, Texas and the Branch Davidians! This time - satanic panic and deprogramming, among the general mystery and darkness of religious sects and branches.

Duration:00:23:40

Branch Davidians

10/17/2018
Welcome to the desk of Glen! We have a wild bouquet of goodies in this episode, including peeing in the sink, breaking the Seven Seals and raising the Army of God, and a battle of necromancers. Yes, indeed! Give it a listen and let us know what you think!

Duration:00:22:22

Beer O' Clock!

10/8/2018
Welcome back to the desk of Glen! This time we grab a pint and ponder on the value and implications of being right and what that meant for the survivors of the Standoff as we end our Ruby Ridge series! Bottoms up!

Duration:00:20:00

Ruby Ridge pt. V: Ruby Anatomy

10/1/2018
Howdy, folks! In this episode of the Standoff Series we delve deeper into the tragic events from 1992 with some medical twists and hush hush details from the police side of view.

Duration:00:22:18

Ruby Ridge IV: They can shoot you

9/24/2018
And they shot Vicky Weaver. That and more in tonight s Desk of Glen at 5!

Duration:00:21:03

Standoff Series: Ruby Ridge pt. III

9/10/2018
Spoiler alert: The dog Dies.

Duration:00:21:07

Standoff Series: Ruby Ridge pt. II

9/4/2018
Ladies and Gentlemen, we're back with the Standoff Series! This time Glen reaches his inner old man and is nostalgic about the 80s and ninja weapons. Meanwhile, he opens up the timeline of the Ruby Ridge events that lead to the Standoff. What do you think about sawed off shotguns?

Duration:00:23:49

Standoff Series: Ruby Ridge pt. I

8/26/2018
Hey there, folks! Loneliness is a very special place - - and it can make you do crazy things. This episode starts a new series From the Desk of Glen where Glen looks at the Standoff at Ruby Ridge and the events surrounding it.

Duration:00:21:24

Battle of Marathon IV: Finale

8/23/2018
Today on the Desk of Glen we have the finale of the Battle of Marathon series where Glen talks nasty gamer kids and bronze sculptures - all in one lovely bundle! Tune in next time for a new series! Hint: Ruby

Duration:00:17:54

The Battle of Marathon III (Light) - Kimmy, Kimmy, Kimmy

8/16/2018
On THIS episode of "From the Desk of Glen", Glen discusses the inherit contradictions between heroic narratives. And also one really wild night...

Duration:00:24:19

Marathon Two : Run Pheidippides, Run!

8/6/2018
How's it goin', guys and gals! This time Daddy Glen brings you some goodies from his desk , including food allergies, Spartans and "good Greek values" that we all need in our abiding citizen lives! Don't forget to find us everywhere and stay tuned for new B O N U S episodes on current events and some new co-hosts!

Duration:00:21:33

The Battle of Marathon Part I

7/30/2018
Greetings and salutations, listeners! Today the Desk of Glen has an assortment of fine trinkets for you as we dive into a new series about the Battle of Marathon: How do people get old? Why did Herodotus make his stories so colorful and heroic? And what's up with Marathon anyway? These questions and more in this episode! Enjoy!

Duration:00:19:08

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