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History's Greatest Dumpster Fires
Hosted by Kara and Ed
Welcome to History's Greatest Dumpster Fires! The podcast where we don't celebrate humanity's successes, but its most fantastic failures!
This show isn’t dedicated to pristine, perfect achievements—it’s dedicated to the ambitious visionaries, chaotic historical figures, and everyday blunderers who set out to do something incredible, only to royally screw it up in the process.
You might ask why we spend our time digging through history's greatest mess-ups. It’s because every single one of us has botched even the best-laid plans. And you know what? That is completely okay.
Let this show be your ultimate comfort listen. Consider it a guide to navigating your own daily mishaps, proving that even when there is no clear answer available, you are never alone in the chaos.
So sit back, relax, and wrap yourself in a blanket of gratitude while listening to stories about people who messed up way more than you could possibly imagine!
History's Greatest Dumpster Fires
Latest Episodes
The 1888 Matchstick Strike: Phossy Jaw, White Slavery & The Girls Who Built Modern Unionism
The 1888 Matchstick Strike: Phossy Jaw, White Slavery & The Matchgirls Who Built Modern UnionismIn the late 1800s, British industrial titan Bryant & May dominated the global match market. But behind their shiny reputation ...
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Balloonfest 1986: How a PR Stunt Nearly Erased Cleveland, Ohio's Epic Environmental Comeback - Episode 81
What happens when a city known for rivers that literally catch on fire tries to fix its reputation by launching 1,429,643 balloons into a storm? We'll give you a hint: two missing bodies, multiple car wrecks, ecological issues everywhere, and a...
Movie Censorship: How Pushing Back on Bogus Policies Made the Golden Era of Film (Pt 3) - Episode 80
How do you go from censoring a kiss longer than three seconds to a woman giving birth to the Devil’s baby in under two decades?In the epic conclusion to our three-part series on movie censorship, we’re tracing the final, messy downfall o...
Movie Censorship: How to Limit Popular Movies and Their Messages (Pt 2.) - Episode 79
Ever feel like someone is constantly looking over your shoulder, judging your every move, and telling you "no"? Like you're being micromanaged to absolute death?Take a deep breath and give yourself some grace. No matter how restricted, w...
Movie Censorship: How the Early Days of Film Created Stars and Scandal (Pt. 1) - Episode 78
What does it take to be a great filmmaker? If you ask Jordan Peele, Danny Boyle, or George Lucas, you’ll get completely different answers. But what happens when the art of filmmaking collides head-on with the sledgehammer of censorship?I...