The Alexander Society Podcast

Anthony Curcio aka D.B. Tuber ~ Mystery Docket

In this installment of the Mystery Docket, Tim and Derek discuss one of the most bizarre heists in American history and the man behind it: Anthony Curcio, aka D.B. Tuber. Throw out your inner tube, grab a beer, and relax into the gentle rocking of the river as we regale you with the tale of a troubled man, his unreasonably brilliant scheme, his unlikely getaway vehicle, and the mistake that got him caught. 
#history #podcast #drunkhistory #alexandersocietypod #drinking #todayifoundout #heists #AnthonyCurcio #truecrime #D.BTuber #funnycrime #crimeonaninnertube #bankrobbery

The 47 Ronin and The Ako Incident ~ Alexander Articles

Take a stroll back in time to Shogunate Japan to learn about one of the foundational tales of Japanese national identity: the Ako Incident, also known as the Vendetta of the 47 Ronin. From the countryside 47 Samurai Warriors emerge to take vengeance for their slaughtered lord, shaking the foundations of Japanese society. Join us as we unwrap their plot, and their greater victory that persists beyond death.
Rules:
1. Every time Derek says the word "honor" - 1 sip2. Every time someone dies unnecessarily - 3 sips3. Every time this guy Kira acts like a bit of a cunt - shot
#history #podcast #drunkhistory #alexandersocietypod #drinking #todayifoundout #47Ronin #Japan #Revenge #Honnor #Akoincident 

Theranos A Biomedical Nightmare ~ Mystery Docket

Join the boys as Tim recounts the story of Theranos to Derek and watch as they get frustrated at corporate greed. Theranos, a biomedical company, boasted the ability to conduct a myriad of blood tests within a machine smaller than those of their competitors. Along the way there were a number of lies as well as terrible personal and business decisions made by the two main people in charge of Theranos Elizabeth Holmes and Sunny Balwani. Tim uses Tyler Shults' side of the story  to guide our journey into Elizabeth Holmes and Sunny Balwani's  personal and professional avarice that eventually lead to Theranos downfall
#history #podcast #drunkhistory #alexandersocietypod #drinking #todayifoundout #Biomedicalfraud  #InsaneEvents #Whitecollarcrime #Theranos #ElizabethHolmes #SunnyBalwani #MysteryDocket

The Saga of Bonnie and Clyde ~ Mystery Docket

Join us as Tim recounts to Derek the captivating tale of Bonnie and Clyde, one of America's most infamous outlaw couples. It was love at first sight for Bonnie and Clyde. The couple would going thought many different insane events from sneaking in a gun for a jail break, to bashing a rapist over the head with rebar, to traumatized a bunny that survived more than one gunfight, to facing betrayal from within their own gang. The saga of Bonnie and Clyde is a rollercoaster of insanity from beginning to end. Join us as for the story behind the the mythic couple and how funny their action are in retrospect. 
#history #podcast #drunkhistory #alexandersocietypod #drinking #todayifoundout #BonnieAndClyde #InsaneEvents #AmericanOutlaws #OutlawLove #AprilFirst #AprilFools #MysteryDocket

John Riley and The Saint Patrick’s Battalion ~ Alexander Articles

In the long annals of military history, few fighting forces have been as misunderstood and forgotten as the foreign volunteers of the Batallon de San Patricios, the Saint Patrick’s Battalion. In honor of Saint Patrick’s Day, join Tim and Derek as we explore the incredible story of the elite Irish troops who made the United State’s invasion of Mexico in the 1840s a nightmare, many of whom had themselves been privates in the US Army not long before. From the banks of the Rio Grande to the suburbs of Mexico City, journey with us through the heroic and tragic struggles of these incredible men, as well as what their sacrifices still mean to this day.
Rules: 
every time the US military does something fucked up - sip
Every time our subject gets screwed over - three sips
Every time our subject embarrasses the US - shot
#history #podcast #drunkhistory #alexandersocietypod #drinking #todayifoundout #saintpatrick’sbattalion #mexicanamericanway #AlexanderArticles #saintpatrick’sday

Malcolm X ~ Alexander Articles

Join us for our belated Black History Month episode in which we delve into the life of famed and infamous militant el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz, better known to history as Malcolm X. From the streets of Harlem to holiest Mecca itself, witness the twists and tumbles of one man's incredible journey from common crook to religious activist and the immense impact he made from his own comparatively small corner of the Civil Rights Movement. 
Rules:1. Any time white people do their thing -sip2. Any time the Nation of Islam do their thing - three sips3. Any time cops do their thing - shot
 
#history #podcast #drunkhistory #alexandersocietypod #drinking #todayifoundout #malcomx #blackhistory #AlexanderArticles

The Man Who was Born with the Devil in Him H.H. Holmes

Join Derek and Tim for a special celebration as we commemorate The Alexander Society’s second anniversary. This time, we're shaking things up from our usual routine by delving deep into the intriguing life of "America’s First Serial Killer," H.H. Holmes. Against the backdrop of the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Holmes left a trail of terror and bloodshed across the nation. Yet, amidst the sensationalism, the line between truth and fiction blurs. Was his notorious "murder castle" truly a labyrinth of diabolical contraptions? Was Holmes a depraved sadist or merely a cunning fraudster? Together, let's unravel the mysteries surrounding Holmes!
RulesEverytime Holmes commits crime we take a SipEverytime Holmes moves cities we take 3 sipsEverytime Holmes takes a new Wife we take a Shot
#history #podcast #drunkhistory #alexandersocietypod #drinking #todayifoundout #HHHolmes #TrueCrime #2ndAnniversary #MysteryDocket #americanSerialkiller

Sawney Bean and The Cannibal Clan ~ Mystery Docket

In this special Opposite Day episode, the boys engage in a role reversal, with Derek taking the lead on the true crime myth of Sawney Bean. Sawney Bean the leader of a clan of inbred cannibals in Scotland, notorious for robbing and murdering unsuspecting victims who ventured near his cave. Derek delves into the origins of the Sawney Bean myth, unraveling the details of how this tale came to be and storytelling elements that contributed to the creation and perpetuation of the Sawney Bean legend. 
 
#history #podcast #drunkhistory #alexandersocietypod #drinking #todayifoundout #SawneyBean #TrueCrime #scotland #MysteryDocket #trunecimemyth

The Tragedy of JonBenet Ramsey ~ Mystery Docket

Join Tim and Derek for this year's Christmas special. The boys have their second annual Christmas exchange during which Tim shows off his gift-giving prowess and Derek once again suffers from his arch nemesis ADHD and accidentally gifts Tim the wrong beer. Tim then covers the case of JonBenet Ramsey In which a childhood beauty queen is believed to be kidnapped  and the bumbling casing of the crime scene.
 
Note we will be on break on till Opposite day where Derek will be hosting a Mystery Docket 
#history #podcast #drunkhistory #alexandersocietypod #drinking #todayifoundout#truecrime #JonBenetRamsey

The Second Crusade and The Fall of Edessa ~ The Alexander Articles

Venture back to the Middle Ages with Tim and Derek as they return to the Crusades, for the first time, recording from the same geographic location. From the unfortunately familiar plateau of Anatolia to the walls of Damascus, follow the the King of France Louis VII, his legendary wife Eleanor of Aquitaine, and Holy Roman Emperor Conrad III of Germany as they fly to the aid of the beleaguered young Crusader States in what would ultimately become one of the greatest embarrassments in the history of Christendom.
Rules:
1. Every time Germans get fucked - sip2. Every time Eleanor is mentioned - 3 sips3. Every time history from the first crusade - shot
#history #podcast #drunkhistory #alexandersocietypod #drinking #todayifoundout #SecondCrusade #HolyWar #FortheHolyLand