Podcast
Unlikely Explanations
Hosted by Peter McGuire · EN
This podcast uncovers the deeper currents of history by examining strange and unlikely true stories.
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Richard Owen: Dinosaur Jerk
Apr 10, 202300:25:56Tap to summarizeWho named the dinosaurs? We know! It was Richard Owen, a plagiarizing, grasping, conniving jerk. Let's dive into dinosaurs, evolution, public education and the question of what constitutes scientific fact.Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →The Fate of the Springs: Steamboat Springs part 6 of 6
Aug 16, 202200:30:14Tap to summarizeSteamboat Springs finds an unlikely savior in Karl Hovelsen, or, as he was known in the United States, Carl Howelsen. He kicked off the skiing craze in Colorado that continues to this day. But the natural wonders of the area continue to be damaged by tourism and construction. Hear how local conservationists are working to stop this alarming trend.Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Railroad: Why Steamboat Springs Blew Up the Steamboat Spring (5 of 6)
Aug 1, 202200:26:49Tap to summarizeIn this episode I finally answer why Steamboat Springs blew up the Steamboat Spring. For money. It was a capitalist house of cards built on future investment. Spoilers. Just listen to the episode; I explain it all.Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Meeker: Steamboat Springs 4 of 6
Jul 19, 202200:15:48Tap to summarizeA single figure served as the turning point for the Ute in Colorado: Nathan Meeker. This episode explores his legacy and motives to better understand how Colorado was transformed.Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How Homesteading Transformed America: Steamboat Springs 3 of 6
Jul 4, 202200:26:23Tap to summarizeWith success in the Civil War, the Republican and northern vision for the West won out. Americans were encouraged to individually colonize the West through the Homestead Act. Despite their anti-slavery stance, they were happy to join with southern peers in oppressing the American Indians. This is how Colorado and Steamboat Springs came to be settled by Whites.Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Peopling of Colorado: Steamboat Springs 2 of 6
Jun 20, 202200:23:26Tap to summarizePart 2 of "Why did Steamboat Springs blow up the Steamboat Spring". In this episode we explore this history of humanity in the Americas and Colorado, specifically the development of Ute identity, and early encroachment by White Europeans and Americans.Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Why did Steamboat Springs Blow Up the Steamboat Spring? 1 of 6
Jun 6, 202200:30:00Tap to summarize1 of 6 on Colorado History. To understand why Steamboat Springs blew up the Steamboat Spring we go deep into the past to unravel the geology of the Rockies.Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Astroworld and Today: Crushes 8 of 8
Feb 28, 202200:12:12Tap to summarizeAlthough this is a history podcast, human crushes are not a thing of the past. In this episode we consider the recent Astroworld disaster and what can be done to improve crowd safety moving forward.Sources and images at UnlikelyExplanation.com: https://www.unlikelyexplanation.comFollow on social media: https://linktr.ee/unlikelyexplanationsSupport the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nightclub Escapes: Crushes 7 of 8
Feb 21, 202200:24:00Tap to summarizeNightclub fires and crushes continue through the 20th century up through today. In this episode, we explore the tragedies at the Rhythm Night Club, the Cocoanut Grove, The Station, and the Thomas Restobar to understand how crush safety remains paramount for indoor events and what we still get wrong about human stampedes.Sources and images at UnlikelyExplanation.com: https://www.unlikelyexplanation.comFollow on social media: https://linktr.ee/unlikelyexplanationsSupport the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Trapped Inside: Crushes 6 of 8
Feb 14, 202200:19:53Tap to summarizeStampedes cause a large portion of the deaths in building fires. We'll explore the fires at the Theatre Royal, the Brooklyn Theater, and the Iroquois Theater to see how crushes interact with disasters inside of buildings and why it's probably not a good idea to remain calmly seated as a theater catches fire.Sources and images at UnlikelyExplanation.com: https://www.unlikelyexplanation.comFollow on social media: https://linktr.ee/unlikelyexplanationsSupport the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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