Masks, Mummies & Maydays

Mobsters: The Bomber & The Bootlegger

In this episode, we dive into the explosive and chaotic lives of two notorious underworld figures: ruthless Bronx Prohibition bootlegger Dutch Schultz and Cleveland’s "un-killable" 1970s mobster, Danny Greene. Tune in as we explore the rackets, the rivalries, and how these two men lived fast and went out with a bang!

The Marksman & The Monk

A look at Tom Horn — a skilled scout and tracker who became one of the Old West’s most controversial hired guns — gets derailed when a supposed WWII spy‑turned‑monk‑and‑arms‑dealer, Mad Jack McKenna (source unsubstantiated), enters the story.

Masks, Mummies & Maydays

In a Tattered Timeline / Tinker Tank collaboration. Three oddball inventions and one unlucky outlaw collide as we explore Elmer McCurdy’s post‑mortem career, the bizarre anti‑eating mask, and the trial‑and‑error birth of the parachute — proof that humans fail boldly, weirdly, and with spectacular commitment.

Recklessness & Relics

A whirlwind look at Leo Major’s one‑man wartime heroics and Roy Chapman Andrews’ daring fossil‑hunting adventures, spotlighting two legends who lived stories wilder than fiction.

Stools & Serpents

A brisk dive into two bizarre callings: the king’s most intimate courtier and Appalachia’s snake‑handling preachers, revealing how duty, danger, and devotion take wildly different forms.