Devin Clark (host of the 'Pretend Radio' podcast and bassist for the punk band, 'The Wastedist') joins the show to discuss a random assortment of historical fails: The Curse of the 'Willy Dee' (the USS William D. Porter), the Corned-Beef Sandwich Incident, a Ramen Noodle Heist, and... the Great Emu Read More
History authors unite! Erik Slader and Ben Thompson (Badass, Guts and Glory) join forces in this epic cross-over! Ben and Erik talk about the fails that happened along the way to co-writing their (somewhat acclaimed?) "EPIC FAILS" book series - as they recount their first book tour together, from Florida Read More
In this (insanely overdue) episode, Erik and Chris talk to local historian, and fellow Floridian, Jasmine Turner - about some of the crazier stories from their state's history! Everything from Ponce de Leon and "the Fountain of Youth" to 'the original Florida man', Mayor William Cottrell. Also on this episode: Read More
In this episode, Erik and Chris are joined by graphic designer extraordinaire, Justin Ache, as they discuss the insane, comically ridiculous and convoluted events (and propaganda) surrounding World War One... and how "The War to End All Wars" actually caused every other war since! LINKS AND REFERENCES: www.JustinAche.com Music clip: Read More
Erik and Chris try and figure out why the Titanic sank, how the Hindenburg blew up, and what the hell happened at Chernobyl... LINKS AND REFERENCES: Music clips: "Godzilla" theme (1954), "The People's Court" theme (1981), Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On" (1997) "EPIC FAILS: The Wright Brothers - Read More
In the first (official) episode of "Epik Fails of History", Erik Slader and Chris Carroll dive into the Great London Beer Flood of 1814, wade through the Late Victorian Manure Crisis, and get lost trying to find Australia with Abel Tasman... (Check out EpikFails.com for more!) Follow / Message Us Read More
A prelude to a podcast - in this mini-solo episode, Erik Slader gives a quick 101 on the history of "Epik Fails of History" - the podcast (and blog) about the most epic fails... of history... Check out EpikFails.com for more! Follow / Message Us on Social Media: E-mail: ErikSlader@gmail.com Read More
