American Filth
American Filth
From famous founders to capitalist cooks, from sex scandals to the dirtiest blues song, AMERICAN FILTH dives into the filthier side of American history: uncovering people who society has largely excluded from the history books because they were too unconventional, provocative, seedy, dirty, trashy…. Or just plain filthy. And sure, some of these folks made great contributions to history. But that’s…Social links:
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American Filth Bids You A Filthy Farewell! But Don't Worry...
I come bearing big news that many of you will weep about for years to come: American Filth has come to a close for the foreseeable future. But don't worry... While I'm departing the iHeart Cinematic Universe, I'm heading out to uncharted territory and starting two new podcasts for you, my friends …
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GAY OR NAY: Was J. Edgar Hoover A Cross-Dressing Queen?
We return to an important question: was this historical figure gay...or nay? This time, FBI boss J. Edgar Hoover goes to gay court.
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"The Stripper and the Congressman" (They Boinked)
1974. A car's pulled over. Inside, a congressman. Outside, a stripper, who had run from the vehicle and tried to jump into an estuary. Suspicious!
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Nellie Bly Goes Undercover At "The Madhouse"
Investigative journalist Nellie Bly gets her first big break...by pretending she's crazy.
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WATCH OUT! Thomas Jefferson Wants To Chop Off Your Body Parts
Thoman Jefferson pitched a very odd bill that proposed chopping off peens and noses.
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How To Stop A Senator From Cheating: SHOOT HIM!
Sometimes, when you cheat and cheat and cheat some more, you face the consequences of your actions. No one knows this better than Senator Arthur Brown (RIP), one of the first senators from Utah.
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1921 Newspaper Accidentally Makes Child Murder Hilarious
WELCOME TO SEASON THREE! In 1921, the United Press put out an article about a child murder with a hilariously awful spell-check error.
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American Filth (DEVASTATING) Announcement!
We'll be back, I promise!
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Don't Tread On My Bathroom!!! Americans Resist Toilet Paper
Ya, it took us a while to wipe well.
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Two Presidents Received Gift Of...Cheese
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