The Alexander Society Podcast

The Queen of the Pirates - Zheng Yi Sao ~ Alexander Articles

When one thinks of pirates, the mind’s eye conjures pictures of swashbuckling buccaneers in a rum-soaked Caribbean paradise. But the story of perhaps the greatest pirate in world history comes to us from a less appreciated place and time, at least to us here in the West. This is the story of Zheng Yi Sao, the queen and commander of a pirate confederation who held the waves with an iron grip, a woman who’s force of will bloodied the coasts of Southern China and brought Imperial Qing authority to its knees. From the banks of the Pearl River to the open ocean itself, witness the harrowing years of her reign which heralded the twilight of the Qing Dynasty.
Rules:
1. Whenever Derek says the word "Qing" - sip2. Whenever Derek mentions something sexist happening - 3 sips3. Every time our main character turns out to be more competent than everyone around her - shot
 
#history #podcast #drunkhistory #alexandersocietypod #drinking #todayifoundout#AlexanderArticle #Pirates #Zhengyisao #chinesehistory 

A Sherlock Like Crime - The Baker Street Heist ~ Mystery Docket

Join the boys for yet another heist on this week's Mystery Docket covering the Baker Street Heist of 1971. From a Heist leader who is so obsessed with Sherlock Holms he recreates one of his cases while robbing Lloyds Bank on Baker street to an accomplice who signs a lease with their real name this heist has it all. So join us as Tim paints Derek the picture that is this case including the many ways in which this heist was both genius for the time and other in which it was not. Was this case a stroke of genius ahead of its time, or were there fatal flaws that led to their downfall?
#history #podcast #drunkhistory #alexandersocietypod #drinking #todayifoundout#mysterydocket #truecrime #Lyodsbank #sherlockholms #Holmsinspiredcrime #redheadedleague 

A Reasonable Man V. Granby - Marvin Heemeyer and His Killdozer ~ Mystery Docket

Granby, A sleepy Colorado town shaken to its core when an angry man down on his luck decided his small town would pay for the misfortune it brought to him. Join Tim as he breaks down for Derek, the deeds of Marvin Heemeyer, a “reasonable man”, his homemade tank, and his rampage that cemented his legacy. Does his story live up to the legacy the internet has built for him? Listen along and decide for yourself!
#history #podcast #drunkhistory #alexandersocietypod #drinking #todayifoundout#killdozer #MarinHeemeyer #GranbyColorado #reasonableman #unreasonablethings #sometimesareasonablemanmustdounreasonablethings

The Rage Behind Pride Month - The Stonewall Riot ~ Alexander Articles

Stonewall was a riot! That’s what all the signs say around this time of year. Come join Tim and Derek on an adventure back to the watershed moment of LGBTQ+ Rights, the Riot on Christopher Street which began with a raid on the Stonewall Inn. Fasten your skirts, fill your glass, and grab a brick with us as we explore the underground gay culture of New York City and the fight for equality which turned the tide for the Gay Rights Movement. Happy Pride!
Rules
1. Any time cops are bastards - sip2. Any time the mafia are bastards - three sips3. Any time our friend Marsha does something cool - shot
history #podcast #drunkhistory #alexandersocietypod #drinking #todayifoundout #stonewall #pride #pridemonth #stonewallwasariot #transrightsarehumanright

The Imjin War - Admiral Yi Sun-Sin ~ Alexander Articles

In this installment of the Alexander Society, Tim and Derek cover the life of one of Korea’s most famous heroes: Admiral Yi Sun-Sin. Up and down the coast of the Korean Peninsula, Admiral Yi almost single handedly held back the waves of invading Japanese warriors during the dark days of the Imjin War using brilliant strategy and some clever engineering. Come learn about the man who saved a nation, fighting both a foreign threat and his own corrupt government simultaneously, and who’s legacy still inspires people to this day.
 
Rules
Rules:
1. Every time Japan takes a big L - Sip2. Every time Korea takes a big L - Three Sips3. every time our guy is demoted - Shot
 
#history #podcast #drunkhistory #alexandersocietypod #drinking #todayifoundout #Koreanhistory #Wisconsin #JapaneseKoreanwar #Hesosuckingcool #historicalbadass

The Great Inner Tube Escape - 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 Ako Incident - The 47 Ronin ~ 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 

A Biomedical Nightmare - Theranos ~ 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

An Outlaw Love Story - 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

The Saint Patrick’s Battalion - John Riley ~ 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