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Bigfoot - Bigfootpilled: I still believe, Steve.
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On this week the Troika examines Bigfoot. Steve gives us an in-depth examination, other Steve interrupts entirely too much, and Ryan is slowly let down about the possibility of Bigfoot existing over the course of two hours. NOTE: Do not lookup any books Ryan recommends on Amazon without consulting your doctor.…
UPDATE: Since doing this episode, the ship has been released from it's muddy respite. Oh well, here's a very short two hours about the Suez Canal. We also discuss Steve's new microphone, known sword-fighting Highlander Mohammed Ali, and the great Canadian dexterity game, Crokinole. Enjoy!
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Billie Holiday - pt.2
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We're not going to lie, this episode start off with a hateful bastard and gets worse and worse as it goes on. It's not a happy ending, but it was an ending. We discuss the final years of Billie Holiday and the bitter establishment, girded by old bigotries, who sought to bring her down.
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Troika #38: The Besnard Lakes are…
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This special double episode is devoted to the music of one of my favourite artists, Montreal psychedelic rock band The Besnard Lakes! Featuring the tracks Like the Ocean/Like the Innocent, Chicago Train, Agent 13, Color yr Lights in, Necronomicon and The Last of the Great Thunderstorm Warnings. Also features interview snippets and extra bonus track…
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Billie Holiday - pt.1
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On Part 1 of this episode of the Trilateral Troika, we begin our foray into the darkly troubled yet brilliantly bright life of Billie Holiday. Known affectionately as "Lady Day," and "The First Lady of Blues," Billie had a traumatic youth during a tumultuous era for a women of color in America. She persevered and ultimately her talent shined throug…
In this episode we discuss a few historical MISSING PERSONS. First we look at the topic of Ambrose Bierce, well-known author from the turn of the century(who happened to be quite a badass.) Then we look into the founder of the Nation of Islam, Wallace Fard Muhammad, who disappeared under strange circumstances... Enjoy!…
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Troika #37: Electronicky
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I was feeling the need for a bit of a change, so for this episode, I've chosen some of the electronic music that I've been playing in the last month or so. I feel the beats might help balance out the amount of ambient/shoegaze that I play. We've got 'Disappear' by Meg Ward, 'Sundial' by Bicep, and as a bit of a curveball, 'Next to me' by DJ Sabrina…
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Lyndon LaRouche - pt.2
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Since we hate ourselves, we decided to give you over 2 hours of content to close up the story of Lyndon LaRouche, local asshole, regional jerkoff, who died mysteriously before figuring anything out. Enjoy!
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Lyndon LaRouche - pt.1
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This week we begin an examination into well known Quaker Burlesque dancer, Lyndon LaRouche. We also examine Betamax as a potential up and coming technology, improvised nunchucku, and Centrailia PA's ever-burning coal fire. Enjoy!
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Project Stargate - Make things up and get paid to do it!
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In this episode we discuss Project Stargate, which was a government funded project to look into Remote Viewing, or "viewing things you are not looking at and cannot see." We spent hundreds of millions on this and found nothing to indicate it is real. A solid financial decision! We also discuss the F35 financial disaster, the Men Who Stare at Goats,…
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Alternative Christmas Traditions
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Nollaig Shona! Boldog Karácsonyt! Buon Natale! Nadolig Llawen (Damn Welsh..)! In other words, Merry Christmas! In this episode we discuss some varied alternative Christmas traditions, namely Welsh and Icelandic such as the Yule Lads, who are a delightful bunch. Steve tells us about the more sinister forms of "Wassailing" and The Other Steve tells t…
In this episode we discuss Trofim Lysenko, farming genius and scientific iconoclast. I mean, seriously, who needs genetics and natural selection when plants clearly will follow what is good for the party, comrade? We also discuss the lack of Internet access in the 20s, Upstairs Medical School, and "Deutsche Physik" or "Douche Physics." Enjoy!…
I've called this episode Dark Mode, partly in a nod to the UI trend, but mostly because as we enter Winter, light feels in short supply. I've already themed two Troika's on ambient/drone music, and this is the third (and won't be the last). This is the music that gives me comfort and escapism in the dark times. Featuring 'Kitchen' by This Will Dest…
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The Electoral College - Part 2
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This week we conclude our foray into the electoral system of Vatican City. Wait, I mean the electoral system of breezy Anytown, USA. We also discuss churched-up avatars, Dragonball Z, and Mahogany boxes! Enjoy!
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The Electoral College - Part 1
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You probably hear about it all the time, so we decided to have our man Steve investigate and tell us all about the Electoral College. It's definitely a garbage pile that was set on fire, and continues to burn. In this episode we go over the history of it initially, and in part 2 we'll go over where it is now, and why we should probably eliminate it…
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The Comics Code Authority
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This week the Troika discuss that little label that used to be on comic books that let us know they were wholesome and okay to read. Wait, no, what I mean to say, we discuss the exclusionary, racist, sexist, and pretty much ridiculous code forced on publishers of comic books. We also discuss Ryan's unique bowling wine, Elton John robbing places, an…
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The Whitewater Controversy - Not what Ryan thinks it is.
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In this episode we discuss the enormous waste of time that is the Whitewater Controversy and the investigation into the notorious Clinton Crime Family. How many people did they kill to hide a small-time tax dodge? We'll never know. We also discuss Tonka truck materials, Scott Steiner, and Thousand Island dressing, enjoy!…
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Government Con Jobs - Your tax dollars at work.
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In this episode we discuss a few examples of what happens when the government cons you, openly. Basically we're talking about whatever day of the week it is currently. We also discuss Albanian real estate for Ryan's eventual move there, duck breeds, MLMs. Enjoy!
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The Iran Contra Affair - Part 2
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What if everyone was guilty and we just let them go because. That's how the Iran Contra Affair worked, and we conclude our discussion today with episode 2. We also discuss the Danish shipping efficiencies in illicit weapon affairs, Ryan's cave, and everyone tries a Reagan impression. Enjoy!
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The Iran Contra Affair - Part 1
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We reached episode 30. A lot of people didn't think we could do it, but here we are. With no further ado, please join us as we make a short foray into the Iran Contra, Jimmy Carter being the penultimate human second only to Fred Rogers, Bud Light Seltzer, and watch Ryan's blood pressure go up 30 points when Steve name drops Maggie Thatcher! Enjoy!…
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William Dudley Pelley - No silver lining, for the silver shirts
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Today we discuss William Dudley Pelley, one of the original, if not the original, American fascists. His slow migration from hateful nazi grift to spiritually-aligned hateful grift rings a few bells, but we're talking the bottom of the barrel here folks. A real piece of garbage's piece of garbage. Also, phrenology, again, is wrong.. Enjoy!…
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Lin Biao - LINSANITY - Part 2
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So, we're not sure how, but we managed to recount Lin's death pretty early in the episode and then talk about it for 2 hours. We also discuss Rolling Rock, abandoned Chinese buildings, and traveling with a historical figure as luggage. ENJOY.
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Lin Biao - Mao Money, Mao problems - Part 1
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In this episode we discuss why it is a mistake, in warfare, to take the enemies sword and ascend a hill where there may or may not be guns pointing at you. We also discuss our favorite team on Legends of the Hidden Temple, the Aggrocrag, and Traumatic Brain Injury. Enjoy our nonsense for two hours!
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Henry Every - Pt.2
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In this episode we conclude our brief foray into the dread pirate Henry Every. We also discuss his Toyota Camry and it's dubious racing emblems, whether pirates used Turbo buttons on their MadCatz controllers, and Ryan's favorite car: The Suburbalade. Enjoy!
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Henry Every - Pt.1
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In this episode we discuss Henry Every, the mold for successful pirates. I spoil the Lord of the Rings for Ryan, we talk about visualization of the word "Caravan" and so much more EXCITING CONTENT, ENJOY!
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The United Daughters of the Confederacy
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This week we discuss the ridiculous organization known as the United Daughters of the Confederacy, A1 Steak Sauce, Truly vs. White Claw, and fail miserably at finding much joy. Be safe out there.
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T.E. Lawrence - "Lawrence of Arabia"
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Today on The Trilateral Troika we discuss the inimitable T.E Lawrence, otherwise known by the pretty badass sobriquet, "Lawrence of Arabia." We also discuss Seabreeze vs. Capri Sun, the pain of camel-prostatitis, and yet another place Leon Trotsky was exiled from(Ryan is keeping a short list for us now.) Enjoy!…
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Secret Societies - Part 2
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This week concludes our quick foray into the world of "secret" societies. We explore the ILLUMINATI, the Bilderberg Group, Skull and Bones, and which sword is best to open Ryan's Amstel Light. Enjoy!
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Secret Societies - Part 1
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This week's episode is the first part of multiple episodes about a select few secret societies(which, parenthetically, are groups of a select few.) This week, Rosacrucians and Freemasons. Next week will be Part 3, as Part 2 was lost to agents of Bohemian Grove.
In this episode we discuss Cecil Rhodes. It should be episode 19, but we skipped it and now it's episode 20. World is a crazy place, enjoy! PLEASE SOCIAL DISTANCE.
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The First Crusade - Part 2
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In this, the second episode about the first crusade, we discuss the only successful crusade and it's conclusion. Pope Urban Meyer, Bouillon and his Cube, and Ryan switches to the hard stuff because we're stuck indoors and why not.
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The First Crusade - Part 1
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In this episode we talk about the First Crusade, improvised armor, and we rediscover ancient measuring systems based on the height of former NBA great, Muggsy Bogues. Enjoy!
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The Chad Dumas and the Virgin Bonaparte
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Welcome back girls and boys, this week we're discussing the great French military figure and warrior Thomas-Alexandre Dumas, father of Alexandre Dumas. You've probably never heard of him, because Napoleon saw fit to attempt to erase him from formal history. Also because Napoleon was a hater, racist, egotistical madman. But that's for another episod…
In this episode we talk about the glamorous and astoundingly talented Josephine Baker. Spy, movie star, music and fashion icon...CASTLE OWNER. The original diva, folks. She had dozens of talents, jobs, and adopted children as well. Pick a female artist, and she likely inspired them in some way. This week, we raise her one more glass of Goose Island…
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The Shah of Iran - Part 2
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In this episode we discuss the remaining years of the Shah, Kermit the Frog makes several key appearances, and for some reason we keep dropping apropos professional wrestling references. Enjoy.
In this episode we discuss the Shah of Iran, Reza Shah, his son, some other guys, the Jersey Shore, Whitey Ford, and Hannibal from the A-Team.
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The Taiping Rebellion
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Today we discuss: The Taiping Rebellion Sean P - RIP Jaaaaaazz Enjoy.
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The Great Emu War
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In the last episode of 2019 we talk about The Great Emu War, a war so ridiculous that it could only happen, and be lost, in Australia. No but seriously, we love Silverchair and would not intentionlly crack on Australia...unless they lost a war to birds while having and utilizing machine guns.
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Leon Trotsky - Part 2
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It is well known that Leon Trotsky was fully aware of the V formation, and used it constantly to harass and harangue his opponents, until they exiled him from every situation in his life, including living itself.Don't believe me? Listen to the podcast then. You'll see.
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Leon Trotsky - Part 1
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In this multi-part episode we discuss the life and times of Socialist/Marxist/Communist/SexMachine Leon Trotsky. Shortly after being exiled from his own Mother's womb, he was deported and/or exiled from every place he ever lived until he ended up in Mexico. But I'm getting ahead of myself, this episode only goes over the first 90 or so exiles.…
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Smedley Butler - War is Racket, Yes? Is.
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This week we cover purveyor of hot takes and fresh vulgarity, Smedley Butler. Originally given so many medals that he could no longer perform his duties and had to retire, he ended up writing a book. That book purports that war is essentially run by Post Cereal in order to combat the evil General Mills. This is why cereal is so expensive to this da…
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Gilles De Rais - Guilty? Probably.
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Essentially, either Gilles De Rais was one of the first serial killers, and a quite egregious one by the standards of any period of history, or it was a frame job and land grab by the church and other megalomaniacs to conveniently take advantage of a pretty stupid rich general who was just trying to finish his damn play. **The episode itself has 42…
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Secret Collections - 53 Miles of Catholic OCD
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In this episode, we talk about illegal homoerotic bowls, 53 miles of Catholic secrets, priapism, and some rather big throbbing museum SECRET COLLECTIONS.
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Area 51 - All Aboard The Grift Train
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Aliens look like Rick Moranis, trust us.
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The Running Prowess of the Future Furher
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We discuss the end of WW1 in Germany, the running speed of the furher, Nugenix, and not-so-sneaky Nazi's, oh and Diet Shasta Orange.I think Steve is drunk, you'll have to guess which one.
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The Chosin Reservoir
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I can't believe Chesty Puller is here, you guys. We're saved.
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56 Straight Hours - WW2 Drug Use
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Steve and Steve, sans Ryan who was moving, discuss drug use during WW2. Steve is very informative, and the other Steve interrupts loudly. It's kinda our thing. Disclaimer: DONT GO DO PERVATIN, IT IS NOT SAFE, EVEN IF YOU GOT A GREAT DEAL ON EBAY.
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The French and Indian War
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We're not promising anything good, but if you cut about an hour out of the podcast, you may learn something about the French and Indian War.
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The Day The Clown Cried
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A mini episode, goodness, gracious, what was he thinking?
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Troika #35: Happy Birthtape!
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This double episode celebrates my daughter Samantha''s 18th Birthday! The first half looks at the strange we choices we made for our ''birthing mixtape'', that didn''t work, and the second showcases artists that she''s introduced me too. Featuring, Frank Sinatra, Ben Folds Five, Radiohead, Florence and the Machine, American Football and Cigarettes …