Shane and Duncan debate the five celebrities who would actually make decent presidential candidates. Hanks, Freeman, Keanu, Dolly...which of your favorite stars will make the list? And who's in your top 5? Tell us in the Discord...

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In our high-tech interconnected world, a single software glitch can spiral into global disaster. Tune in this week to discover the hidden stories, the dramatic consequences, and the lessons learned from these monumental failures. From software glitches that crippled planes and healthcare devices, to power failures that left millions in the dark, Shane and Duncan uncover the human errors and systemic flaws behind some of the most infamous tech failures.

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• Y2K
• CrowdStrike
• The Northeast Blackout of 2003
• Therac-25
• The Morris Worm

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Rapper/artist Alfred Banks joins the show to debate the 5 greatest animated TV series of all time! Check out Alfred and his recent project SaxKixAve HERE

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Prepare to unravel the twisted history of "The Devil's Rope,” and discover how a simple invention sparked fierce conflicts that transformed the American West.

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• The Homestead Act of 1862
• Fence Dilemmas
• Leonce Eugene Grassin-Baledans, Michael Kelly, Lucien B Smith
• Henry M. Rose
• Joseph F. Glidden, Isaac L. Ellwood, Jacob Haish
• The "Winner"
• Haish and "S Barb" Wire
• John Warne Gates, aka "Bet a Million Gates"
• Frying Pan Ranch
• The Law of the Open Range
• Ranchers vs. Cowboys
• The Fence-Cutting Wars
• Nipping
• Blue Devil Gang and the Javelinas
• Barbed Wire and the Telephone

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Hey insomniacs, we're off until next week, but in the meantime we wanted to introduce you to a show from the award-winning podcast host Bridget Todd. It’s called “BEEF," and each episode tells the story of legends in their field who tried to stomp out the competition, only to find their enemies becoming the driving force in their success, ultimately changing the world as we know it.

Today's episode is "Beer Versus Gin: The Battle of Great Britain’s Favorite Beverages." We think you’ll enjoy it as much as we did, so give it a listen and we’ll be back next week for a regularly scheduled episode.

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Join Shane and Duncan as they expose a trio of scandals that rocked the gaming community.

From the hidden sex scene that transformed a popular game into a salacious sensation, to digital treasure chests that blur the lines between gaming and gambling, you won’t want to miss this eye-opening journey into the dark side of the industry.

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• Hot Coffee (Grand Theft Auto)
• Loot Boxes (Battlefront 2)
• Gamergate

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Well if it isn’t the consequences of our actions. The spread of humans around the globe has accidentally—and sometimes intentionally—led to the introduction of non-native species to vulnerable habitats. And when an animal or plant arrives at a new location, it’s going to do what a critter instinctively does: devour other plants an/or animals; breed, spread disease, and breed some more, all while viciously competing for local resources. It’s a tale as old as time; species gonna species.

From felines to amphibians, from vines to hogs, join Shane and Duncan as they explore the most destructive invasive species in history, and explain how the clumsy human efforts to fix our own mistakes often makes the consequences much, much worse…

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• Cats
• The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
• Feral Swine
• Kudzu
• Cane Toads

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Get ready to plunge into the adrenaline-pumping history of roller coasters, amusement parks, and theme parks. From ancient Russian ice slides to the stomach-churning steel giants of today, discover the twisted tales behind iconic rides and learn about the masterminds who turned thrills into a global phenomenon. Buckle up and keep your arms and legs inside the podcast at all times, it’s going to be a bumpy ride…

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• Medieval Festivals
• Pleasure Gardens
• Dyrehavsbakken
• Brakemen
• A.C.E: American Coaster Enthusiasts
• Vauxhall
• The White City
• Coney Island
• Russian Mountains (Sliding Mountains)
• Nicolas Beaujon and the Promenades Aeriennes
• Centrifugal Railways
• Lamarcus Adna Thompson, Father of the Rollercoaster
• The Gravity Pleasure Switchback Railway
• Mauch Chunk Gravity Railroad
• The Cyclone
• Tubular Steel
• The Matterhorn
• The Formula Rossa
• The Kingda Ka
• Disney

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