A unique history podcast covering the weird, bizarre, and oft forgotten parts of history. Hosts Joey and Stock are both teachers who are bringing their buffet style history conversations to the podcasting world. Each episode will consist of a "main course" or main story of an odd event in history. One main course from Joey and one from Stock. Each episode will also have "side dishes" where both Joey and Stock will argue, debate, and wax poetic about historical movies, music, books, and the ever-changing nature of history!
On this week's episode Joey & Stock discuss the "Oldest Soldier of Europe" also known as Jean Thurel. Thurel served in the French military for 90 years, fighting in four major wars, multiple continen…
This week on the History Buffet learn all about the first ever murder trial to take place in Indiana's Fountain County. This case involves Edward Hannegan, a prominent U.S. politician, and Lew Wallac…
On this episode The History Buffet goes live from the cemetery with the most dead vice presidents in the country! Crown Hill Cemetery is the third largest (non-governmental) cemetery in the United St…
On this episode of the History Buffet Joey and Stock honor the late Tina Turner! Learn all about Tina's historical musical career from her Guinness World Record setting performance in Rio de Janeiro …
On this episode of the History Buffet learn all about the Great Locomotive Chase of the American Civil War, a movie style train heist but real! Also learn about the methamphetamine drug Pervitin whic…
On this episode of the History Buffet learn all about the time that Mao Zedong gifted mangoes to some factory workers. As a result of this gift and the cult of personality that surrounded the Chairma…
On this episode of The History Buffet learn all about the strange and spooky history of the "Bedsheet Ghosts". What was once the most terrifying image of the deceased is now seen as a lighthearted de…
This week learn all about the feral sewer hogs who roamed the underground tunnels of 19th century London. How did these sewer swine come to be and is it more urban legend than fact? Also this week le…
On this episode of The History Buffet learn all about the magnificent feats of renowned female astronomer Henrietta Swan Leavitt. She provided astronomers the tools to measure the distances of galaxi…
This episode Joey and Stock discuss the mystery surrounding the murder of Russian monk Grigori Rasputin. Was he a holy man with healing powers or was he vying for the Russian royal throne? Stock disc…
This week learn about the Olympic medals you've never heard about. That's right, the Olympics used to give medals for art and culture! Hear about why and why they don't anymore. Also this week learn …
This week learn all about how Pepsi Co. allegedly wound up with their very own naval fleet that may have been the sixth largest in the world as of 1989. Also learn about the fascinating life story of…
On this week's episode learn all about the longest war in history with no casualties. That's right! England's Scilly conflict lasted 335 years with not one single solitary casualty. Also on this week…
This week on the History Buffet is another episode in our On The Road series where Joey and Stock travel to one of the most amazing locations on Earth... the World's Largest Ball of Paint! We'll lear…
On this week's episode learn all about the unsavory theories behind the origin of pink lemonade and its connection to the circus! Also this week learn all about the amazing feats of World War I hero …
On this week's episode Joey & Stock are on the road again! This time they travel to Indiana's first ever capital city, Corydon, IN. This is were the Indiana constitution was created (and signed under…
On this week's episode learn all about the details of the famed Mona Lisa theft. We also uncover a unique Indiana (Fountain Co.) connection to the Mona Lisa! Also this week find out about the amazing…
This week learn about what happened to the body of Adolf Hitler after World War II. Many theories abound about what happened Adolf Hitler took his own life in his bunker near the end of WW2, what do …
This is the first episode of our On The Road series here on The History Buffet. This episode chronicles Joey and Stock's adventures as they explore Stock's hometown of Kokomo, Indiana. Together they …
This week learn all about some very obscure changes that were made to Welbeck Abbey by the Duke of Portland. An elaborate network of underground tunnels, galleries, and ballrooms were constructed so …