The Disinformed Podcast

In an episode sure to make you shift in your seat, change webcams, and move your various mics... our heroes explore an array of topics. From day drinking, voiceovers, the merits of the 2 dollar bill, and a possible shift to YouTube, the crew peruse a slew of avenues to continue to entertain you. Join us as we ponder how to evolve our content, won't you?Outro:Semi-Funk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4333-semi-funkLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On an episode that both intrigues and confounds, we explore the purported diary of the infamous Jack the Ripper, and the man behind the lore - James Maybrick. Sources : Cadaver Ringhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Maybrickhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_the_Ripperhttps://whitechapeljack.com/the-james-maybrick-diary/https://www.historicmysteries.com/ripper-diary/https://medium.com/@anncarney51/florence-maybrick-an-american-murder-in-victorian-england-885d1ba5dbbehttps://www.jack-the-ripper.org/james-maybrick.htmlhttps://www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/jack-ripper-diary-history-or-hoaxhttps://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/article/jack-the-rippers-diaryhttps://www.casebook.org/suspects/james_maybrick/mb-con.bjan5.htmlOutro:Semi-Funk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4333-semi-funkLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the final stirring installment of the Smedley Butler Saga, Doc details the later years of Butler's life, his struggles against the system he was integral in bringing to prominence, and the perspective gained by his long and storied career. https://taskandpurpose.com/history/smedley-butlers-fiery-speech/ - The picture of Smedley referred to in the episodehttps://linktr.ee/disinformedpodcastOutro:Semi-Funk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4333-semi-funkLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's show, Doc and Mike miss Shane's hilarious commentary as the two try to tackle switching teams in the middle of an election cycle. Mike throws his hand at reforming the American education system, and Doc continues last week's discussion on Star Trek and The Flash. So come join us for a no-holds-barred discussion that'll leave you stuck to your seat with sweat. Or is that just Mike?https://linktr.ee/disinformedpodcastOutro:Semi-Funk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4333-semi-funkLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a Flashy and neurospicy installment of Disinformed, the duo of Shane and Michael discuss bold and inventive new social networks, The Flash film, and fictional depictions of time-travel. Grab your Zoom boots, toss a baby in a microwave, and see if you can Thread about your excitement after listening...https://linktr.ee/disinformedpodcastOutro:Semi-Funk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4333-semi-funkLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's slightly delayed enstallment of The Disinformed Podcast, the crew delve too greedily into Doc's Date Of Conception day and awaken the Balrog that is Schwarzenegger references and Jesse Ventura quotes. Shane shouts "You Shall Not Pass!" to his pants during a tale at his work, and Doc continues to spin his yarn about the man, the myth, and the legend known as Old Captain Pottymouth, Smedley Butler, from his involvement in WWI to his eventual "firing" as Philly's King of Law and Order. So come and take a seat as we learn the million nicknames of Old Gimlet Eye, and hey, you might learn a thing or two!You can find us wherever you care to find us, or you can just as easily click on this link:https://linktr.ee/disinformedpodcast Sources available on request!Outro:Semi-Funk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4333-semi-funkLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On another installment of historical import, Doc begins his quest to familiarize us with the extraordinary exploits of one Smedly Butler, quite possibly the greatest marine the United States has ever known prior to John Cena. Dive in and endure as much of Shane's new Jesse Ventura impression as you can stand while Michael contemplates the chest tattoo he never knew he needed...Outro:Semi-Funk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4333-semi-funkLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On an episode of monumental length and momentus importance, our heroes commemorate our 200th episode by facing a philosophical conundrum: can ChatGPT replace us as co-hosts of this show? The answer may surprise you... The boys further wax poetic about reaching 200 episodes, and find the arms of the angels! Join us for mirth, merriment and sentimentality we revisit past moments of the pod with appearances by Solid Snake, Jesse Ventura, and Fred Durst.Sources are available by request.Outro:Semi-Funk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4333-semi-funkLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To commemorate our 199th episode, Mr. Michael gives us a bracing palm to the face with a brief history of the artful sport of slap-fighting. https://linktr.ee/disinformedpodcastSources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chariot_racing https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_diasporahttps://slapfight.com/leagues/power-slap/rules https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a39186067/arnold-schwarzenegger-logan-paul-slap-fighting-championship/ https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/may/26/a-show-not-a-sport-russian-face-slapping-champion-becomes-youtube-star https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Greek_boxing https://www.forbes.com/sites/emilywashburn/2023/03/08/slap-fighting-what-to-know-about-the-controversial-new-combat-sport-trying-to-grow-as-medical-experts-disapprove/ https://sportsbuilders.org/blogpost/1799828/350510/Russian-Slap-Fighting-The-Niche-Sport-You-Never-Knew-About--and-It-s-Coming-to-the-U-S https://www.news.com.au/sport/sports-life/russian-slapfighting-champion-knocked-out-for-the-first-time/news-story/9e5bcf4ba3f5e963f30eb17ed8a855c1 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pankration https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byzantine_Greece https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_boxing https://www.ufc.com/news/dana-white-announces-launch-power-slap https://time.com/6249626/power-slap-tbs-dana-white-ufc/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/brazen-bullOutro:Semi-Funk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4333-semi-funkLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the final installment of our Satanic Panic series, Shane takes us through the details of the infamous 1993 murder trial in West Memphis, Arkansas and its connection to the Satanist scare of the era. Trigger warnings for physical violence, murder, mutilation and demonology. https://linktr.ee/disinformedpodcastSources:https://www.heavyblogisheavy.com/2016/11/30/satanic-panic-americas-war-on-heavy-metal-in-the-1980s/https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/0015587X.1993.9715852?journalCode=rfol20https://diaboliquemagazine.com/west-memphis-moral-hysteria-and-satanic-panic-paradise-lost-1996/https://www.britannica.com/event/West-Memphis-Threehttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/damien-echols-west-memphis-three-403125/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqGI6HybNho (Choronzon Video)Outro:Semi-Funk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4333-semi-funkLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this devilish edition of Disinformed, we delve even further into the phenomenon of the Satanic Panic, specifically through the lense of its permutations in the UK, associations with metal music, and contemporary advancements in mental health. Wizarding feuds, vampyre hunts, parental advisories, and psychotherapy abound in this installment!https://linktr.ee/disinformedpodcastSources:https://www.heavyblogisheavy.com/2016/11/30/satanic-panic-americas-war-on-heavy-metal-in-the-1980s/https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Highgate_Vampirehttps://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/0015587X.1993.9715852?journalCode=rfol20https://www.hamhigh.co.uk/lifestyle/21353447.highgate-vampire-hunter-dies-half-century-supernatural-panic-gripped-community/https://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Se%C3%A1n_ManchesterThe Last Podcast on the Left - The Highgate Vampire & West Memphis 3 Series'Outro:Semi-Funk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4333-semi-funkLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On another devilish installment of Disinformed, we take another glimpse at the phenomenon of the Satanic Panic from a different perspective - specifically the rise of serial killers in America. https://linktr.ee/disinformedpodcastSources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Ramirezhttps://www.thewrap.com/night-stalker-terrifying-facts-serial-killer-richard-ramirez/https://www.crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/notorious/ramirez/together_10.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belialhttps://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/0015587X.1993.9715852?journalCode=rfol20https://www.lamag.com/longform/the-charlie-conspiracy/Outro:Semi-Funk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4333-semi-funkLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a marvelously meandering Michael-centric edition of Disinformed, we discuss the devilry of Last Yesterday with King Clark as the car troubles of our show just keep on truckin'... and we enter a dimension not only of sight and sound, but of mind and mileage... The Auto Zone!https://linktr.ee/disinformedpodcastOutro:Semi-Funk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4333-semi-funkLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a meandering, whimsical and wet edition of Disinformed, our heroes enjoy the loosest of loose-fit shows after suffering a slew of tragedies on the home front this week. Do you, like Tom Delonge, believe that aliens exist? Join the debate with the team this week on this out-of-this world (and out of our minds) installment!!!And, yes, Shane can't differentiate between Gordon Lightfoot and Jim Croce's catalogues. https://linktr.ee/disinformedpodcast Outro:Semi-Funk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4333-semi-funkLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a gut-churning installment of Disinformed, our heroes take a look at the history and tradition of the last meal for condemned inmates. https://linktr.ee/disinformedpodcastSources : https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Last_mealhttps://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/arizona/articles/2022-05-14/exchange-what-to-know-about-history-of-inmates-last-meals#:~:text=Over%20the%20course%20of%20human,a%20portion%20of%20the%20paper.https://www.laphamsquarterly.org/death/last-mealshttps://thetakeout.com/history-of-the-last-meal-on-death-row-1848470453Outro:Semi-Funk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4333-semi-funkLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a spiritually stirring installment of Disinformed, we get metaphysical for a moment while discussing the death and dismemberment of automobiles. https://linktr.ee/disinformedpodcastOutro:Semi-Funk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4333-semi-funkLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the second installment of fandom facts and fun, Michael continues the crew's discussion of pop-culture fandom with cohosts Doctor Michael and Jessie. Outro:Semi-Funk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4333-semi-funkLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a blissfully meandering installment of Disinformed, Michael leads a discussion of pop-culture fandom with cohosts Doctor Michael and Jessie. Outro:Semi-Funk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4333-semi-funkLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On another timey-wimey installment of Disinformed, our heroes share some fun news for the future, open up the present, and then talk about the past. Join in and let us know what part of history you'd care to see, won't you?https://linktr.ee/disinformedpodcastOutro:Semi-Funk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4333-semi-funkLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On another rowdy and raucous installment of Disinformed, we reach the climax to the Cherry Poppin' saga and explore the further reaches of the CPD's career and catalog. Watch for the Color Guard, and enjoy the exploits of Oregon's most balletic Skunk band.https://linktr.ee/disinformedpodcastThe following music was used for this media project:Music: Semi-Funk by Kevin MacLeodLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.