Omnibus

Episod

• Nell Gwyn (Entry 557.GE2106) 09.06.2026 54min

  In which cartoonist and writer Emily Flake discusses chance encounters with Dan Rather, being denied entry to Turks and Caicos, and the namesake of Emily's St. Nell's Humor Writing Residency for Ladies. Certificate #863.
• The Astor Place Riot (Entry 76.PR2817) 02.06.2026 1j 5min

  In which David Hyde (Blue City Blues, Seattle Nice) meets John in the bunker to discuss the 1849 Astor Place Opera House Riot and the welcome return of the timeless Ken-era art of razzing Canadians. Certificate #26694.
• The Dyatlov Pass Incident (Entry 389.1SA2314) 26.05.2026 1j 20min

  In which Futureling Ariela Silberstein gives John his Cold War fix while discussing the mysterious disappearance of nine Soviet hikers. Certificate #48070.
• The Death of Mr. McMahon (Entry 319.MA0605) 19.05.2026 1j 34min

  In which Nick Butler (Sometimes Weekly) recalls exploding limos, kayfabe and a future President. Certificate #44697
• Operation Columba (Entry 869.GE0810) 12.05.2026 1j 39min

  In which Futureling (and occasional magician’s assistant) Jennifer MacFarlane discusses pigeons and a family story from the southern Netherlands in the fall of 1944. Certificate #23861.
• Doorbells (Entry 372.LU0207) 05.05.2026 1j 17min

  In which comedian Lisa Lane and John revisit late 20th-century nostalgia, and what technology has done to the delicate art of knocking on strangers’ doors. Certificate #12881
• General Mills (Entry 520.GE0615) 28.04.2026 1j 9min

  In which comedian and writer Alex Falcone discusses weather balloons, broken arrows, and the most general of mills. Certificate #35593.
• Nolan Bushnell (Entry 167.MA1323) 21.04.2026 1j 28min

  In which an Atari founder turns borrowed ideas into a gaming empire, makes a killing, and launches Rick Rat’s Pizza—guided by Futureling Keli Boucher. Certificate #48560.
• The Cabinet of Doom (Entry 171.JE0814) 14.04.2026 56min

  In which Bob Crawford, author of America’s Founding Son: John Quincy Adams, from President to Political Maverick and bass player for The Avett Brothers, waxes on William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, and an unfortunately named Peacemaker. Certificate #34343.
• The World's Largest Drum (Entry 144.CO0807) 07.04.2026 1j 5min

  In which giant university marching drums, mythic African war drums, and even a Salvadoran bronze masterpiece take center stage — guided by Futureling Natalie Hudson. Certificate #31992.
• The Filibuster War (Entry 468.RE0602) 31.03.2026 54min

  In which Futureling Hugh Scott unpacks the saga of drifter, doctor, and self-declared president William Walker. Certificate #28903
• "Champagne" in New Mexico (Entry 205.DA0201) 24.03.2026 1j 9min

  In which Futureling Katie Tarara uncovers the surprising rise of a symbol of French celebration in the American Southwest. Certificate #31308
• The Pyramid of North Dakota (Entry 1014.IS1901) 17.03.2026 1j 15min

  In which a lonely concrete pyramid in North Dakota uncovers the story of America’s ambitious—and short-lived—Cold War missile defense system, with guest Michael Milner. Certificate #1502
• Worcester Sauce (Entry 1442.NU1150) 12.03.2026 47min

  In which comedian Saul Henry discusses the global reach of Worcestershire sauce and regional British accents. Certificate #37300.
• Eurowesterns (Entry 431.EZ0902) 05.03.2026 1j 4min

  In which Futureling Robert educates John about Germany's all-time best-selling author—and fraudster—Karl May. Special appearance by Einstein. Certificate #23821.
• Surrealist Prank Calls (Entry 1258.OB0102) 26.02.2026 1j 16min

  In which Erin Dawson, a trans black metal musician who goes by the moniker Genital Shame, explores the nature of prank calls, their cultural significance, and Longmont Potion Castle. Certificate #50858.
• Candlestick Park (Entry 179.EX3937) 19.02.2026 1j 33min

  In which writer and podcaster Grant Brisbee reveals the history of baseball's worst stadium. Special appearance by Richard Nixon and The Beatles. Certificate #31484.
• The Phantom Time Hypothesis (Entry 928.PR1027) 12.02.2026 1j 39min

  In which various crackpots and Russians decide that three hundred years of the European "dark ages" simply didn't happen, and Ken doesn't want his eulogy to be vague. Certificate #22651.
• Tama Bell Brass (Entry 1275.PR2225) 05.02.2026 1j 18min

  In which author, music executive and host of the Identified podcast Nabil Ayers discusses selling used CDs, The Terminator, The Drum Doctor and more. Certificate #48391.
• Second Missouri Compromise (Entry 1122.MA0624) 29.01.2026 1j 29min

  In which Linus Chan explores American citizenship, the law, and the long shadow of the Missouri Compromise. Certificate #24581.