Category Archives: History

Flirting with the End of the World

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Tom Garrett

In my second run at a storytelling podcast, I thought I’d shift gears and shoot for something more historical than personal. I tackle a crucial but probably underreported event that arguably affected just about every single person on the planet. … Continue reading →

Posted in General Culture and News, History, Podcasts | Tagged Cold War, History, Podcasts, Ronald Reagan, Soviet Union, Stanislav Petrov, Storytelling, The 1980s, USSR | 3 Comments

The Ballad of “Old Cottonmouth”

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Mike Austin

One of my favorite pieces of Revolutionary War lore revolves around the Green Mountain Boys. This band of Vermont militiamen played an important role in the war, and their ranks once included Colonel Benedict Arnold. They also unsuccessfully attempted to … Continue reading →