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Listener note: we were trying a new audio recording technique, and the episode has some audio issues that we were not able to remove while mixing. We'll get better! For this episode: while politics in 2020 are mired in scandals that go nowhere,
In the early 80's and into the Nineties, newspaper funny pages were blessed to have some true visionary cartoonists creating daily strips, and none were stranger, bizarre or hilarious than Gary Larson's "The Far Side." Hear about Larson's early
Hattie McDaniel was a singer, comedian, and the first African American woman to win an Oscar for her role in "Gone With The Wind," but her life was filled with controversy and difficulty. Hear about her rise to one of Hollywood's go-to actresse
We've seen what happens when people hear that there may be a shortage on toilet paper in 2020, but what about when legitimate food supply lines are cut off in Paris in 1870? Drew and Jim discuss how folks in Paris got hungry, and began to look
In the world of 1980's standup comedy, no comedians were more brash, aggressive, or offensive than Andrew Dice Clay and Sam Kinison. They started as friends but became bitter rivals. In this episode, Jim and Drew dig into how both men became th
Sealand has its own currency, administration, laws, constitution, and even issues passports. They also have less living space than many 1-bedroom apartments. Jim and Drew take you to the picturesque manmade island of Sealand, founded in the mid
For as long as mankind has been aware they're going to get wrinkled and grey and pass away, we've been looking for a magical solution to keep us young and vibrant. Join Jim and Drew as they examine the legend of the Fountain of Youth, and a few
Humanity has always been on the hunt for a guilt-free way to eat complete and total garbage. In the late 90s, Olestra was unleashed upon the world, claiming fat-free, guilt-free potato chips, with one minor caveat: "loose stools." In this episo
We all imagine international super spies as being super suave, hyper-organized and regularly having crazy orgies all over the world. Turns out, some of that is true! On this episode of Chucklepedia, James and Drew dive into the tale of Karl Koe
James Joyce is a writer known for his beautiful prose, but he also penned some outstanding filth to his lover and wife Nora, some of which helped to inspire the sexual innuendo that fills the inboxes of everybody on Tinder, Bumble and other dat
In 1980, New York City was transfixed by the story of a beautiful young violinist who was savagely murdered at the Metropolitan Opera House during a show. Hear the details of this forgotten tragedy and the murderer who was sent to jail and is s
President James Garfield was born in a log cabin, fought in the Civil War, was a fringe Republican when it meant something very different than it does in 2020, and only served six months as President before being assassinated. James and Drew di
Like your weird uncle, Chucklepedia is showing up after being away for a year and expects you to be pretty excited about it. Like every December, Drew and Jim talk about the magical holiday goat-demon Krampus, and just maybe catch up on what's
After 5+ years and 75 episodes, Jim, Drew and Leila bid farewell to Chucklepedia - but not until they do the final Krampusode ever. Thanks to everybody who ever downloaded and listened, we appreciate it!
How did Halloween get its spooky, terrifying beginning? As a ritual celebration of the harvest and portents of the grim, cold season about to begin, of course! Hear all about how the holiday started as a Gaellic tradition and morphed into the f
It was a trial that captured the imagination of America in the late 19th Century with a "did she or didn't she?" mystery that many of us think we know all the details about...but do you really? Hear all about the story of Lizzie Borden and the
Jack Johnson stands as one of the greatest boxers of all time, hailing from an era when boxers fought frequently and hard. Johnson also faced extreme racial prejudice from as high up as the President of the United States and came through to pre
Jim, Leila and Drew are joined by friend of the show and former guest Scott Armstrong to discuss actress and activist Margot Kidder.
There are comedians and there are magicians, but few can actually succeed as a comedy-magician like Harry Anderson. From his origins learning traditional back-alley hustles and card tricks to being the main player on an NBC sitcom, hear the sto
A true ground-breaker in the world of comedy and performers, Moms Mabley started life in rough circumstances and went on to be a notable comic for six decades. Hear about how she overcame every possible obstacle in her historic career. Also dis
A tale as old as time: baby boomer loves music, starts business based on music, loves partying and hanging out but also loves going into millions of dollars of debt even as he charges up to $20 for a CD until the world decides music should be (
As one of America's great songwriters retires, we delve into the life, times and catalog of Neil Diamond. Turn on your heart light! Drew, Leila and Jim also attended a performance of Northern California's premiere Neil Diamond tribute/cover ban
In our era of nonstop Hollywood scandals and drama, for this episode we delve into the life and times of one of Hollywood's greatest stories: the life of Judy Garland. Hear about her childhood rise to fame, her time as one of MGM's most valuabl
The kids were nestled in their beds and it's time for the annual Chucklepedia Krampusode! Drew, Jim and Leila discuss the traditions of Christmas, the legend of Krampus and trying to be Woke while watching old Christmas movies and specials.
What do you do when you're a widow with an endless supply of cash, a fear of ghosts haunting you from how you got your fortune AND an apparent hatred of architects? You build one of the biggest, spookiest and weirdest houses in the world. On th
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