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Two friends have a nice time discussing history, with a focus on the weird and perverse and occasionally crime and parapolitics. Theme Music courtesy of Interesting Times Gang; find them on Bandcamp at https://itgang.bandcamp.com
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Ken and Ethan are embarking on a great--and potentially foolish--literary journey. Together, they are reading through all 89 Pulitzer Prize-winning fiction novels. At a pace of one book per month, they will climb this textual mountain. There will be thrills, chills, smashes, and crashes as they discuss those award-winning tomes. Will they find new favorites, or are some things Better Left Unread?
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This week we had our old homie Dr. Alex Herbert on to discuss a wide range of topics broadly related to his work as a historian and Marxist activist and organizer. As always, it was a great time, and you can find more info about his various projects below: @punksaround - instagram @alextherbert - twitter @Lenin_in_45_Volumes - Youtube, Tik Tok, Ins…
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Today, we sat down to discuss the Ippei Mizuraha and Shohei Ohtani sports betting story even further. With the release of the 37 page criminal complaint by IRS agent Chris Seymour, there is a lot to dig in to talk about. We also get into the sports betting scandal in the NBA that saw a lifetime ban handed down to Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porte…
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This week, in part one of a new series, we discuss one of the greatest cons ever perpetrated in the modern age: The 19th century formation of the Congo ‘Free’ State under King Leopold of the Belgians. While in Europe Leopold was lauded as a progressive, modernist monarch, his legacy in Central Africa is one of brutality, suffering, and the wanton s…
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The LU Boys are experiencing what we like to call "poor guy problems," so now you, dear listeners, get a poor guy episode. You can get impoverished on Twitter: @leftunreadpod (Twitter and Instagram) @poorfidalgo @gluten_yung You can subscribe to us on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/LeftUnread You can reach out to us at leftunreadpod@gmail.com.…
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This week we discuss Kate Middleton's big cancer reveal, the dire situation in the Haitian capitol of Port-au-Prince, and the recent financial controversy involving Major League Baseball player Shohei Ohtani. Please consider offering your riches to us as tribute to help further our diabolical machinations: www.patreon.com/leftunread Follow us: @lef…
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This week we discuss the mysterious doctoring of royal photos, the death of beloved manga artist Akira Toriyama, the lovely film Dune 2, the Oscars and the ongoing hypocrisy surrounding the Western narrative on the genocide in Palestine. If you would like to support and help us with our research and production costs, please consider subscribing to …
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We continue our long running Ancient Mysteries series this week with the beginning of a deep dive into Roman Britain and its rituals and customs. Today we begin by looking at the Druids of Britannia in the 1st Century BCE before the coming of the Romans and look at the attitudes of the Romans to the Druids during and after the conquest of Britannia…
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Now, we're not the type of podcast that would put $50,000 in a shoebox and hand it over to a complete stranger, but that's mostly because we're poor. Fortunately for the scammers of the world, not everyone is so utterly devoid of liquid assets. We're all in the scam country now. Please consider donating to our Patreon so we can amass some of that s…
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This week, we had to set some time aside to discuss the latest season of one of our favorite television programs of all time: True Detective. The finale of season 4, Night Country just aired last night, and we uh... we have some thoughts. MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD. Please consider donating to the show via our Patreon as we attempt to bring LU into the 3…
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This week, we pick up our narrative of the life and times of Genghis Khan as our protagonist leads his horde into the lands of the Muslim Sultans, spreading the Mongol Peace ever Westward in search of glory and riches for his growing realm. During all of this, the Great Khan realizes that he will not live forever, and turns his attention to matters…
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This week we discuss the recent patricide of a federal employee in Pennsylvania (content warning), as well as the appearance of lead in Stanley cups, Bryan Johnson's quest for immortality, and used tires. Please consider donating to our Patreon here to help us fund expansion of the podcast and acquisition of research materials: patreon.com/leftunre…
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Today, folks, we will be discussing a very dark, God-forsaken corner of the cosmetic surgery world. A world of monsters and demons. A world in which the light of Christ has gone out. We will be discussing the body horror that is elective penis enlargement surgery. You can become a new man on Twitter: @leftunreadpod (Twitter and Instagram) @poorfida…
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This week, we return to the life and times of the mighty Genghis Khan. This episode is a continuation of a series last visited in episode 96 of this podcast. It is recommended that you listen in order, as we won’t devote a huge amount of time to recap. All of our series are compiled in the Spotify playlist LU Series for ease of access. Support us o…
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This week we discuss the (not so) mysterious disappearance of baseball wunderkind turned international fugitive pedophile Wander Franco, as well as the latest international migrant worker caravan making their way North through Mexico, the Houthi blockade of the Red Sea, the death of Gaston Glock, Javier Milei's relationship with his sister, and how…
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Join us this week as we as we discuss the bizarre winter hurricane here in New England, some senatorial penetration, whether it's Io or lo Saturnalia, some recent events in Europe and on golf courses, Israel and Gaza, and more. We pinky promise to get back to our history series once our lives have calmed down in January. You can find us on Patreon …
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This week we discussed the recent Ridley Scott epic Napoleon and tried our best to figure out if it was any good or not. Turns out it's...complicated. You can find us on Patreon if you're interested in supporting us as we attempt to grow the show for 2024. We appreciate those that have already! For more info, follow this link: www.patreon.com/leftu…
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We're back with some discussion about Tom O'Neill's Manson Murder expose Chaos, the death of Henry Kissinger, Sacha Baron Cohen being a dork, and the unfortunate reality of an over-salted Hungarian Goulash :( We're on patreon now! We appreciate any help you're willing to provide as we attempt to kick this thing into twelfth gear. If you're able to …
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This week we discuss the widely purported Israeli Seed Collection initiative, our automobile history, and Argentinean President-elect Javier Milei being a cool and normal guy who definitely f*cks. Oh,and Evan claims he's never thought about what his ideal Medieval warrior loadout would be (an obvious lie, who does he think he's talking to here? And…
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This week, Cam explores the long and fascinating history of humans messing around with their own pee. For medicinal purposes, not kink stuff. Because people do that too, obviously. But that’s not what this is about. This is about the people that think it's good for you, which is apparently a lot of you. Awesome. We recently started a Patreon accoun…
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This week, we examine the ongoing war in Ukraine, and discuss the changes in the outlook on that war since it began. We also take a deeper look into the ongoing horrors taking place in Gaza, and explore the human toll conflict in both regions has exacted. We just launched a new Patreon, which is very exciting! We appreciate your support as we attem…
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We're officially in triple digits, baby! We got together to talk a bit about our mascot, and also to announce the formation of our new Patreon, which we're super excited about! We're looking to grow the show in a few cool ways, but we need your help if we're going to make that happen. More details within, and to come in future weeks, but you can fi…
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Since the time that this episode was recorded on 13 October 2023, the situation in Gaza has ramped up considerably in both scale and scope. As the death toll and wanton destruction continue to rise, it remains clear that we must remain firm in our opposition to oppression, racism, religious discrimination, and genocide in all their forms. Regardles…
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Welcome back, vaunted initiate, to the ancient mysteries of Mithras. Join us this week as we dive deeper into the doctrines and rites of Mithras, and also briefly examine Mithraic revivalism. So don your ceremonial garb, sharpen your knives for the taurobolium, and come venture into the mithraeum with us as we will gaze upon the visage of Mithras h…
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We're talkin' jet crashes, video games, Jeffrey Epstein, basically everything BUT what we said we'd be talkin' about. It was a fun one, though. Enjoy! Follow the LU Boys: @leftunreadpod @poorfidalgo @gluten_yung Emails here: leftunreadpod@gmail.com Theme courtesy of Interesting Times Gang. Please consider buying some of their sweet beats: itgang.ba…
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This week we return to our ongoing series on the rise of Genghis Khan and the forging of the Great Mongol Empire. This episode will focus primarily on the process by which Temujin, the newly minted Genghis Khan, forged the state that would administer his new realm. What does every state need? That’s right: laws! And don’t you worry, Genghis has a f…
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Folks, we are re-entering the depths of the North Atlantic today to discuss a recent deep dive in Vanity Fair on the doomed OceanGate submersible Titan, its…ahem…enigmatic CEO and pilot Stockton Rush, and the implosion years in the making. We also follow this trail to some other gruesome events below the epipelagic. You may dive into the abyss on t…
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This week we discuss the coup in Niger and the implications of modern Imperialist ambitions in the region, as well as some general discussion about films, and ending with the most shocking manatee-related story you've ever heard. Follow Hugh and Buffett here: @leftunreadpod @poorfidalgo @gluten_yung Email enquiries here: leftunreadpod@gmail.com The…
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This week, the LU Boiz take on the REAL ISSUES, like Aliens, and Barbie, and POT BEING BAD. It's a barn-burner, folks. Just don't spark up that smelly doob near us! Follow The LU Boiz on Elon's very chill new social media website xnxx.com : @leftunreadpod @poorfidalgo @gluten_yung Email enquiries here: leftunreadpod@gmail.com Theme music courtesy o…
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This week, we pick up Cam’s series on the Mongols where we left off in Episode 84, with Temujin having rescued his wife Borte from her Merkid captors with the aid of his childhood blood-brother Jamuka. Together under the patronage of Ong Khan, ruler of the Kereyid Tribe, the two old friends set out to establish a new order in the Mongol Lands; but …
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This week, the boys discuss the record breaking heat wave sweeping the planet, updates on OceanGate and the Russian Coup, and rank our excitement for upcoming summer blockbusters Barbie, Oppenheimer, and Mission Impossible 69. Episode Brought to you by Dan Gelo's & Fellows Family Restaurants. Follow the Shake Boys: @leftunreadpod @poorfidalgo @glut…
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This week the LU Boys sat down with one of our favorite return guests, Dr. Alex Herbert to discuss the Wagner (not that Wagner, the other Wagner) situation that unfolded in Russia last week, as well as the burgeoning punk scene in Georgia (not that Georgia, the other Georgia) which has sprung up as increasing numbers of Russians leave their homelan…
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Evan and Matt continue the story of CIA counterintelligence chief James Angleton, including discussing the Golitsyn/Nosenko affair, Angleton's Israeli ties, and the downfall of The Ghost himself. You can join the uranium heist on Twitter: @leftunreadpod (Twitter and Instagram) @poorfidalgo @gluten_yung @GhostStoriesEnd You can reach out to us at le…
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This week, in a special mid-series release, the LU Boys hop on to talk about the one topic that has dominated the airwaves (and the meme-waves) all week: those silly billionaires and their silly submarine. Also, we rank Rudy Giuliani's perverted ramblings, and talk a little about what a freak RFK Jr. is turning out to be. Contact the Sub Guys Memor…
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Evan sits down with a glass of whiskey and Matt from Ghost Stories for the End of the World to get inundated in ANGLETON MINDSET. Evan and Matt discuss the former CIA spymaster James Angleton's early life and career in part 1, culminating in his friend and mentor Kim Philby's defection to the Soviet Union and Angleton's subsequent descent into madn…
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This week, we goof on Ron DeSantis's beefed presidential bid announcement, digress many times into the realm of bodily functions and potty humor, and talk about Cam's overseas research expedition in Central America. Follow D Generation X here: @leftunreadpod @poorfidalgo @gluten_yung Email enquiries here: leftunreadpod@gmail.com Theme music courtes…
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This week we continue our series on the Mongol Empire with a look at young Temujin’s shift from adolescence to adulthood. Having murdered his older brother and been forced to leave his family, Temujin is going to have plenty more adventures before he gains the famous title we all know and love. Buckle up, it’s about to be a bit of a sticky one, yea…
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This week, the LU Boys bounce around, discussing the death of Jerry Springer, the suspect dealings of some Air National Guard members, Chili, Body Parts, Ron DeSantis's chronic dumb face, etc etc. You can find out if you're the father on Twitter: @leftunreadpod (Twitter and Instagram) @poorfidalgo @gluten_yung You can reach out to us at leftunreadp…
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Join us this week as we explore new and exciting ways in which those who rule us are complete sickos, such as the Dalai Lama allegedly harassing a child and Republican mega-donor and Justice Clarence Thomas benefactor Harlan Crow keeping Nazi memorabilia. We also discuss the horrifying current explosion of artificial intelligence. You can follow th…
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This week we zoom in after our tour of the 12th century and examine the origins and early life of one of History’s greatest individuals: Genghis Khan. From an early life spent eating rats in the tundra, we will examine the foundational experiences that forged one of the most prolific conquerors the World has ever known. What was childhood like for …
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This week we discuss the very real and true events surrounding the arrest and imprisonment of former President Donald J. Trump. We also talk about Bethany SHONDARK Mandel. She must be a socialist, the way she got PUBLICALLY OWNED. There's some laughs, some tears, and a smattering of Tucker Carlson dog whistling for good measure. Enjoy! Follow the T…
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This week, Cam is beginning a series on one of his all time favorite topics in history: the Mongol Conquests / Empire. There’s a lot of ground to cover, but first, we think it’s important to take the lay of the land and examine the world within which our story will gradually unfold. So this week, we begin a little tour of the mid- 12th Century to s…
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Reuploaded due to technical issues. For today’s episode, we sat down to talk about a variety of topics in the news recently, including Scott Adams shenanigans, more East Palestine, Ohio news, drinking the Devil’s milkshake, the CIA forcing prisoners to buttchug, and the unfortunate news that more Lord of the Rings content will be made. You can brin…
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This week we discuss current events, including the heinous Ohio chemical spill and 'Chinese Spy Balloons', and present the first of Cam's readings from the infamous public domain sword and sorcery garbage fire The Eye of Argon. Have fun with this one, folks, because we won't be doing eps like this for free forever ;) Contact the Priests of Argon: @…
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This week, while we’re in the LU Lab whipping up some big stuff for the coming weeks, we thought it might be nice to set some time aside and answer some personal questions we’ve received in an effort to get a little closer to our audience. Promise to be as open and honest as possible. Find the Dr. Fantastic's Product Testing Squad Here: @leftunread…
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At the top of this week’s episode, we discuss the two videos that were released recently of Tyre Nichols and Paul Pelosi. Then, we get into a light-hearted (and light-researched) discussion of actor Woody Harrelson and his mercurial father Charles Voyde Harrelson, mafia hitman and alleged JFK assassination-hanger-on. We also discuss some of Woody H…
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This week we discuss one of the most famous unsolved mysteries in Australian history: the Somerton Man. Who was he? Where was he from? Has modern science cracked the case? Find out within the hallowed halls of the Left Unread Mind Palace (L.U.M.P.) Join Mrs. Thomson's Totally Legitimate and Above-Board English Class: @leftunreadpod @poorfidalgo @gl…
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Join us this week as we dive back into the Ancient Mysteries series from last year. As we pick it back up from where we left off, we dive into the nature of the experience at the heart of the mystery rituals and what we can glean from this divine experience, and then we dive much deeper into the shadowy Roman cult of Mithras. You can get initiated …
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This week we wrap up the tale of Julius Caesar’s Conquest of Gaul. First we will discuss his fun little jaunt over to Britannia, and then we will explore his clashes with the great Gallic leader Vercingetorix, culminating with Caesar’s victory at Alesia, and his plans for returning home to Rome. Follow the Naked Blue Men: @leftunreadpod @poorfidalg…
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This week we pick up the story of Gaius Julius Caesar where we left off like… ten months ago. In Episode 50: Julius Caesar Goes on Holiday, we discussed the rise of one of Rome’s greatest generals and politicians, and the shoddy pretext for his invasion of the vast Western European region known to posterity as Gaul. This time, almost one year later…
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