Distorted History Podcast

The East India company is granted unprecedented power by the government of England and soon becomes one of the richest and most powerful forces in the world. They even become the de facto rulers of countries like Bengal which results in millions of deaths.Seeing the continued support for the East India company from the English parliament some in American colonies fear they may be next. These fears are only increased as England for the first time tries to take an active role in the every day lives of her colonists.Please Rate and Review the podcastTo contact me:Email: distortedhistorypod@gmail.comTwitter@DistortedHistorhttps://twitter.com/DistortedHistorIf you would like to support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/distortedhistory

I return to the world and lore of the Dishonored series as we visitthe frightening continent of Pandyssia and the threats that almost bring down the Empire.Please Rate and Review the podcastTo contact me:Email: distortedhistorypod@gmail.comTwitter@DistortedHistorhttps://twitter.com/DistortedHistorIf you would like to support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/distortedhistory

The American Protective League returns this week. After fighting the 'bane' of labor Unions the league now turns their ever vigilant gaze to new foes. Like...immigrants...and people who dare to criticize the American government.Yep nothing wrong here.Please Rate and Review the podcastTo contact me:Email: distortedhistorypod@gmail.comTwitter@DistortedHistorhttps://twitter.com/DistortedHistorIf you would like to support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/distortedhistory

As America enters the first world war a group of like minded patriots ally themselves with the government to root out the greatest danger this country has ever known...labor unions.What could go wrong?Please Rate and Review the podcastTo contact me:Email: distortedhistorypod@gmail.comTwitter@DistortedHistorhttps://twitter.com/DistortedHistorIf you would like to support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/distortedhistory

For this bonus episode I dive into the Lore of the Dishonored series of video games. In the first of two lorecasts on this subject I examine the religion of the Overseers and their hated enemy the Outsider.Please Rate and Review the podcastTo contact me:Email: distortedhistorypod@gmail.comTwitter@DistortedHistorhttps://twitter.com/DistortedHistorIf you would like to support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/distortedhistory

Potentially the best bank robber in the country learns about millions of dollars being stashed away in a small California bank by a rampantly corrupt President.Please Rate and Review the podcastTo contact me:Email: distortedhistorypod@gmail.comTwitter@DistortedHistorhttps://twitter.com/DistortedHistorIf you would like to support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/distortedhistory

We follow the Blues as it moves out of the rural South and into the Northern cities. In this episode I focus on the impact that the Great Depression, post World War 2 America, and the urban environment would have on the Blues.Please Rate and Review the podcastTo contact me:Email: distortedhistorypod@gmail.comTwitter@DistortedHistorhttps://twitter.com/DistortedHistorIf you would like to support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/distortedhistory

For this bonus episode I deep dive into the deceptively dark In Absentia by progressive rock/metal band Porcupine Tree.Please Rate and Review the podcastTo contact me:Email: distortedhistorypod@gmail.comTwitter@DistortedHistorhttps://twitter.com/DistortedHistorIf you would like to support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/distortedhistory

I resume my examination of the history of the blues and focus on the Mississippi Delta and some of the musicians who helped make the region famous.Please Rate and Review the podcastTo contact me:Email: distortedhistorypod@gmail.comTwitter@DistortedHistorhttps://twitter.com/DistortedHistorIf you would like to support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/distortedhistory

In this episode I trace the origins and early history of the blues.Please Rate and Review the podcastTo contact me:Email: distortedhistorypod@gmail.comTwitter@DistortedHistorhttps://twitter.com/DistortedHistorIf you would like to support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/distortedhistory

In this month's bonus episode I dive back into the world of Dark Souls. We saw how the age of fire began and now we see how it comes to an end.Please Rate and Review the podcastTo contact me:Email: distortedhistorypod@gmail.comTwitter@DistortedHistorhttps://twitter.com/DistortedHistorIf you would like to support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/distortedhistory

This week I examine the strange story of the so called Leatherwood God. A strange man enters a religious revival and proclaims himself the true messiah and practically takes over a town.Please Rate and Review the podcastTo contact me:Email: distortedhistorypod@gmail.comTwitter@DistortedHistorhttps://twitter.com/DistortedHistorIf you would like to support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/distortedhistory

In part 2 of my examination of prominent American Socialist leader Eugene V Debs I examine his life after being imprisoned as a result of the failed Pullman Strike, his multiple runs as the presidential candidate for the Socialist Party of America, and his imprisonment for his opposition to America's involvement in the first World War.Please Rate and Review the podcastTo contact me:Email: distortedhistorypod@gmail.comTwitter@DistortedHistorhttps://twitter.com/DistortedHistorIf you would like to support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/distortedhistory

In this week's Sound Stories I do a deep dive into one of my favorite bands history. Clutch for the uninitiated are often times called stoner rock and have a penchant for strange and unusual lyrics.Please Rate and Review the podcastTo contact me:Email: distortedhistorypod@gmail.comTwitter@DistortedHistorhttps://twitter.com/DistortedHistorIf you would like to support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/distortedhistory

Part one of my examination of the life and times of Eugene V. Debs. In this episode I focus on his early beginnings as a leader in various labor movements and wrap up with his involvement in the 1894 Pullman strike.Image from the Library of CongressPlease Rate and Review the podcastTo contact me:Email: distortedhistorypod@gmail.comTwitter@DistortedHistorhttps://twitter.com/DistortedHistorIf you would like to support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/distortedhistory

I examine the life and legacy of Emperor Norton the first Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico.Please Rate and Review the podcastTo contact me:Email: distortedhistorypod@gmail.comTwitter@DistortedHistorhttps://twitter.com/DistortedHistorIf you would like to support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/distortedhistory

A pilot takes off from a New York airfield heading for California and ends up in Ireland? What's the story of this unbelievable incident? Is it the biggest blunder in aviation history or something else all together?Please Rate and Review the podcastTo contact me:Email: distortedhistorypod@gmail.comTwitter@DistortedHistorhttps://twitter.com/DistortedHistorIf you would like to support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/distortedhistory

My series on Wounded comes to a close with an examination of the stand off at Wounded Knee and other modern Native American movements.Please Rate and Review the podcastTo contact me:Email: distortedhistorypod@gmail.comTwitter@DistortedHistorhttps://twitter.com/DistortedHistorIf you would like to support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/distortedhistory

On this week's bonus episode I talk about the story surrounding the creation of what has become one of my favorite albums the Purple album by Baroness.Please Rate and Review the podcastTo contact me:Email: distortedhistorypod@gmail.comTwitter@DistortedHistorhttps://twitter.com/DistortedHistorIf you would like to support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/distortedhistory

This week my examination of the massacre at Wounded Knee continues as I examine the aftermath which includes multiple deaths a trial and the tragic life of one of the survivors a baby girl named Lost Bird.Photo credit: National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian InstitutionPlease Rate and Review the podcastTo contact me:Email: distortedhistorypod@gmail.comTwitter@DistortedHistorhttps://twitter.com/DistortedHistorIf you would like to support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/distortedhistory