The Pinkertons became the most famous detective company in the U.S. But were they noble or notorious? We get to the bottom of it all in today's episode.

The Pinkertons became the most famous detective company in the U.S. But were they noble or notorious? We get to the bottom of it all in today's episode.

If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

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The Pinkerton Detective Agency

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William A. Mitchell invented some iconic snack foods and candies. Learn all about him today!

William A. Mitchell invented some iconic snack foods and candies. Learn all about him today!

Short Stuff: William A. Mitchell: Food Inventor

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Face it, when things get desperate we all consider faking our death as an easy way out. But what they don’t tell you in school is that it’s much harder than it looks, it’s way less glamorous, and you have to pull it off perfectly to not get caught.

Face it, when things get desperate we all consider faking our death as an easy way out. But what they don&rsquo;t tell you in school is that it&rsquo;s much harder than it looks, it&rsquo;s way less glamorous, and you have to pull it off perfectly to not get caught.

Faking Your Own Death: We All Do It, But Why?

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In the early 90s a video game was released that changed the industry, despite poor sales and bad game play. That game was Night Trap. In this classic episode Chuck and Josh present that story.

In the early 90s a video game was released that changed the industry, despite poor sales and bad game play. That game was Night Trap. In this classic episode Chuck and Josh present that story.

Selects: Night Trap: The Video Game Failure that Changed the Industry

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