A recap of our favorite moments from seasons one and two. We’ll be back with season three next year.
0:17 - 4:32 - The Brutal Life of Roman Gladiators with Erick Hellwig
4:33 - 5:43 - A Crash Course in Money Laundering with Randy Valerio
5:44 - 7:45 - The War on Drugs with Alex Hooper
7:46 - 11:32 - When Jewish Gangsters stopped the Rise of American Nazis with Lizzy Weisman
11:33 - 14:24 - The Navy Seals with Chris Cope
14:25 - 16:35 - Ancient Egypt with Armando Torres
16:36 - 18:44 - Ching Shih - The Chinese Pirate Queen with Emily Browning
18:45 - 21:56 - The Ancient Aztecs were WILD with Mateen Stewart
21:57 - 24:27 - The True Life of Nikola Tesla with Brent Pella
24:28 - 26:54 - Insane Facts About North Korea with Mike Eshaq
26:55 - 29:18 - The Secret Service with Ben Gleib
29:19 - 31:07 - The Dirty Cop Who Became a Drug Kingpin with Shaun Bedgood and Guitler Raphael
31:08 - 34:46 - The Salem Witch Trials were WILD with Katie Gallagher
34:47 - 37:02 - Secrets of the Ninja with Willie Simon and Eric Freeman
37:03 - 38:17 - What It’s Really Like To Have A Billion Dollars with Slink Johnson
38:18 - 40:05 - Bizarre Mating Rituals in the Animal Kingdom with Kate Quigley
40:06 - 42:39 - Inside the Russian Mafia with Anthony Amorello
42:40 - 46:49 - 1971: The year the U.S. ruined our money with Avery Mckinney
46:50 - 48:32 - The Food Pyramid with Chaunte’ Wayans
48:33 - 51:01 - The Haitian Revolution was WILD 🤯 with Handren Seavey
51:02 - 53:57 - Benjamin Franklin Was In A Secret Sex-Cult with Avra Friedman
53:58 - 59:34 - Public School is a SCAM with Paige Wesley
In our final episode of season two, we learn about the incredible and legendary Ching Shih, the Chinese peasant who began her life as a prostitute and eventually became the most successful pirate in history. We’re joined by the undeniable Emily Browning who kept us howling the entire episode with her hilarious takes.
We start off by learning about the early days of Ching Shih’s life; how she began as a sex worker in a brothel and managed to charm her way into marrying the top pirate commander in all of China. And then amazingly, after his untimely (and perhaps suspicions) death, she took full control of the largest pirate fleet in history, commanding over 1,800 pirate ships, and an estimated 80,000 men. She also instituted the first ‘pirate code of ethics’ and even managed to stave off the British, Portuguese and Chinese navies until she was ultimately able to negotiate a peaceful surrender on her terms. Lot’s of wild and fun info in this one, happy listening!
Created and hosted by Alex Gettlin.
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We’re doing a deep dive on one of the most fascinating cultures in history this episode, the Ancient Aztecs, and have the always hilarious and charming Mateen Stewart joining as our guest.
We start off by digging into many of the unique and fascinating aspects of Ancient Aztecian life, such as the ‘one time forgiveness law’ where any crime could be forgiven, as long as the perpetrator confessed BEFORE being caught. And of course we dive into the most infamous aspect of Ancient Aztec life, human sacrifices.
We finish off the episode looking at some of the most prominent figures in Aztec history, like the famous King Montezuma, and the Spanish conqueror Cortés, who ultimately took down the Aztec empire through a ruthless campaign.
Lots of crazy facts in this one, and some fun very *h!gh* tangent conversations, like when Mateen shares his theories of how we’re all doomed to be eventually being conquered by artificial intelligence, similarity to how Cortés conquered the Aztecs.
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This episode we’re doing a deep dive on the most insane and secretive country on earth, North Korea. We start the episode with a brief history of how North Korea was founded, its early ties to the Soviet Union, and how it eventually turned into the isolated and totalitarian nation it is today. We look at some of the truly bizarre rules and customs, like how every visitor is required to pay homage to giant statues of the Kim family upon arrival, and pay a visit to the Sinchon Museum of American War Atrocities (which is essentially a giant wax museum of Anti-American propaganda). And, we dissect some of the most bizarre and insane laws North Koreans have to abide by, such as: all denim jeans are banned because they are seen as symbolic of The United States and instead of celebrating Christmas, the country has a nationwide celebration of Kim Jong-un’s grandmother.
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We’re going deep inside the Russian mafia, aka ‘Bratva’ in this episode with the hilarious Anthony Amorello joining us. We learn about the origins of Bratva and how it began in Russian gulags as a direct response to the brutality of the USSR, and learn the 18 rules members of Bratva are sworn to live by. We dive into Vyacheslav Ivankov, widely considered to be the Godfather of Bratva in the United States. And, we learn about a few other key figures from the Russian Mafia in the US, Marat Balagula the Russian Mafia figurehead who officially built ties with the Luchese and Columbo Italian crime families and the terrifying enforcer Boris Nayfeld.
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This episode we’re joined by the hilarious and lovely Avra Freidman as we do a deep-dive into all the crazy and controversial things you never learned in history class about Benjamin Franklin. We start with a re-cap of Ben Franklin’s greatest achievements and look at a few questionable moments from his youth. Then, we dive into his alleged (but almost definite) membership in the Hellfire Club, a secret society in 18th century England full of orgies, satanic worship and elaborate prank pulling. Yes, really. And we wrap up the episode looking at a bombshell discovery that indicates Ben Franklin might have even been a secret-serial killer. There’s a lot of WTF moments in this one, so buckle up.
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Ever wanted to know the secrets of money laundering and how the world’s richest criminals hide their wealth? Well, we’re doing a deep-dive on this episode with comedian and financial expert Randy Valerio. We look at the origins of money laundering and how it was revolutionized by the American mob. We break down some of the most common methods and how they’re utilized by everyone from major drug cartels all the way down to ‘small time’ launderers who need to clean their cash. And, we look at some of the new innovative ways criminals have come up with laundering schemes in the 21st century. Also, we at Highly Unlikely officially DO NOT condone breaking the law. But, if you were curious how you could launder some of your own funds… this should give you a decent road map on how to do it.
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When Jewish Gangsters stopped the Rise of American Nazis with Lizzy Weisman
Comedian, and fellow Jew, Lizzy Weisman joins this episode as we resurrect the largely untold story of how a U.S. Judge Nathan Perlman secretly recruited a small army of Jewish mobsters to stomp out the rise of Nazi-loyal Americans who were pushing the US to side with Hitler before the official start of WWII. The year is 1938 America and we’re learning about the notorious and iconic figures of the Jewish Mafia, like Arnold Rothstein, largely considered to be the godfather of organized crime in America, Meyer Lansky, often referred to as the mob’s accountant, who built a squad of fellow Jewish mobsters dedicated to kicking the crap out of Nazi loving Americans, and, American Nazi Fritz Kuhn, leader of the German-American Bund, who once organized a massive event at Madison Square Garden with 20,000 attendees. This episode is wild and highly informative. You won’t want to miss out!
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We’re learning about quite possibly the dirtiest cop of all time in this episode, the infamous Wayne Jenkins, a highly-decorated and once revered Baltimore police officer who ended up becoming a major player in the drug game. The hilarious Shaun Bedgood & Guitler Raphael join us as we learn all the crazy details of this unbelievable story that became the inspiration for the HBO series We Own This City.
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It’s 1692 in Massachusetts this episode, as we learn about all the craziness that was the infamous Salem Witch Trials. The lovely Katie Gallagher joins on this one, and it’s a real doozy. We take a look at the European witch trials, which were the original inspiration for the witch trials in Salem, MA. We learn about some of the more infamous figures of the movement, like Mathew Hopkins, who was dubbed as the ‘Witch-Finder General’. And, we dive into all the absurd ‘witch testing methods’ that cropped up during this hysteria, like one that involved an accused witch peeing on some wheat that was then eaten by a dog who’s reaction determined the accused level of ‘Witchey-ness’l Yea, things got a little kooky back then. Happy listening! Follow Highly Unlikely on IG Follow Alex on IG Buy a Stash Monkey Box
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We’re traveling back to Ancient Rome this episode to learn all about the brutal life of Roman Gladiators, and wow was it rough. The very funny Erick Hellwig joins us on this one as we find out just what it took to become a Gladiator, and the many roles they played in Ancient Roman society. Turns out Gladiators were used for a lot more than just fighting big spectacle bouts in the colosseum. They were often hired as personal bodyguards and escorts to ‘service’ the Roman elite. Fun! Also, we dive into some wild stories about the deranged Emperor Commodus (famously portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix in the film ‘Gladiator’). Turns out the ol’ Commy fancied himself a gladiator, fighting in nearly 700 rigged matches. And, he oddly had an affinity for putting on bizarre spectacle fights…like the time he rounded up one hundred Roman dwarves and had them all fight to the death with meat cleavers. Seriously. Buckle up because this one's doozy!
Created and hosted by Alex Gettlin.
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This episode we’re looking back at the year that changed EVERYTHING. 1971. Ever wonder why inflation has gotten so out of control? Or why the wealth inequality in the US continues to grow year after year? Well, it all traces back to that one crazy decision President Nixon made in 1971. We open by setting the stage of what culture was actually like 50 years ago with our hilarious guest, Avery Mckinney, co-host of the popular comedy and nostalgia podcast, Invade The Decade. Listen in, as we deep dive to figure out how and why 1971 was so pivotal and what that means for the future.
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We’re traveling back in time to the 1790’s to learn about all the unbelievable craziness that was the Haitian revolution, the only legitimately successful slave uprising in history. This episode has some WILD info in it, and it is not for the faint of heart. The always hilarious Handren-Seavey joins us as we learn the incredible backstory of the Haitian revolutionary hero Toussaint Louverture, who absolutely needs a historical drama made about his life (we’re looking at you HBO). Get the gritty details about the Haitian warrior who was so prolific on the battlefield he got French soldiers to pause mid battle to give him an applause-break for his bravery. Yes, seriously. And find out how the Haitian revolutionaries were quite possibly responsible for stopping Napoleon from taking over America by keeping him tied up in Haiti. Who knows, if it weren’t for them we might all be speaking French right now. Follow Highly Unlikely on IG Follow Alex on IG Buy a Stash Monkey Box
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School’s out on our second episode of season two, as the hilarious and lovely Paige Wesley joins us to learn the dysfunctional and dark history behind the creation of the American public school system. Find out how the origins trace back to the Prussian model of schools that were setup specifically for physically beating unruly children, we learn how the oil tycoon billionaire John D Rockefeller personally orchestrated how the modern American school was set up as a means to train and condition factory workers, and we do a bit of a deep-dive on a few of Rockefeller’s worst scandals against the work force.
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Hi-YAH! We’re officially back with the premiere of season two, and to karate-kick us off this episode, we have the hilarious Willie Simon and Eric Freeman joining our host Alex Gettlin to learn all about the Secrets of the Ninja. Find out why the ancient Samurai Warriors and Ninjas were both mortal enemies, and necessary allies, depending on the time period of feudal Japan. Discover the amazing story of the legendary Hattori Hanzo, the Samurai warrior who became the greatest Ninja in history. And learn how almost everything we see on screen today regarding Ninjas all traces back to James Bond.
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There is no better way to wrap season one than breaking down what it really takes to be a Navy Seal with Florida's greatest export, Comedian Chris Cope. Chris surprises Alex with his street knowledge of the Seals (thank you Call of Duty), and Alex catches Chris off guard with the legend of Jack Taylor. With only a 6% acceptance rate, it’s amazing anyone attempts what feels impossible. Chris may never be in that 6%, but he is ready to be cast as the fun-loving Cook in any and all upcoming movies made about the Navy Seals. You hear that Hollywood?
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With our youngest guest, why not dive into our oldest subject. Alex sits down with Comedian and Podcaster, Armando Torres to break down the bizarre rituals of ancient Egypt. You’ve probably heard of King Tut but there may be a new fact that your elementary school teacher left out. From fertility, mummification and more, Alex and Armando find themselves very high and realizing two things are for certain. One, they don’t know what an IUD actually does. And two? Alex definitely should not get a bob.
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It’s shocking to think that bacon hasn’t always been a breakfast staple. Because yeah, some dude who needed to hock bacon to make money, made it up. Mind blowing right? You’re not alone, the hilarious Comedian and Podcaster, Chaunte’ Wayans thought so too. In fact, it was so shocking, she had Alex explain it to her, twice. Well, maybe that was because of the cannabis. Either way, Alex dives into all the lies the food industry tells us, the truth behind sugar and much, much more. (Sorry if we ruined bacon for you. Our bad.)
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He sounds like Sam Kinison and looks like a new age Elton John, we’re talking about the delightful, inspiring and hilarious Comedian, Author and Podcaster, Alex Hooper. A self proclaimed lover of drugs, Alex was the perfect choice to dive into the long history of The War on Drugs. From the opium wars of the mid 19th century, to peppy Coke-a-Cola to Nixon’s 50 years of legit failing to get drugs off the streets; this episode is a wild ride and does not let up. Alex and Alex prove they may be the perfect duo to get high with. Just saying.
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Who better to spill the tea on the secret service than Comedian and more importantly, former 2020 Presidential candidate, Ben Gleib. We’re not joking. This episode runs the gambit from breaking down the original formation of the secret service and their OG mission to prostitutes in South America. We even dare to ask the real questions like, “Is there really an ice cream cooler in The Beast”? Ben runs through his impressions of former presidents and politicians. Frankly, he does a spot on Bernie Sanders. Oh, and Ben just happened to wear socks with JFK’s face on them. We can’t make this stuff up.
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