It's Apalachin, 1957 - and the Mafia's secrets spill into the open. Join us on this episode of The Tangent Tapes as we trace the rise, wars, and legacy of New York's Five Families with fun banter, surprising anecdotes, and crazy tangents. Pass the Gabagoul and join us!
Step into a magical land where logic doesn't exist and entitlement reigns supreme. We're reading the most jaw-dropping, head-shaking Reddit stories from coworkers demanding your paycheck to others wanting to blow out your birthday candles- and reacting in real time. Grab your popcorn, because the audacity and tangents are strong in this one.
Welcome back to The Tangent Tapes. Todays topic.. Batman! From '50s POW!s to Arkham's chaos, we're spilling the Bat-tea on decades of comics, movies, and games. Warning: May contain excessive tangents and batarang references.
In this episode of The Tangent Tapes, we dive into the chaotic world of pranks gone horribly wrong. From Reddit's darkest "just kidding' moments to friendships, family, and relationships ruined in the name of laughs, we explore where the line between funny and messed up really is-and how often it gets bulldozed. Spoiler: Not everyone's laughing
On this episode of The Tangent Tapes, we break down how tea, trade, and opium lit the fuse on a global power shift. What started as a dispute between Britain and China over narcotics turned into a cannon fire and colonization. Join us as we unpack the First Opium War-its shady deals, explosive battles, and lasting impact on the world stage.
Best friends or worst enemies? Sometimes, it's both. In this episode of The Tangent Tapes we're diving into the wildest Reddit stories of friendships gone wrong- backstabbing BFF's and the kind of drama that makes you glad it's not your life. Tune in for the ultimate tales of love, hate, and everything in between.
Reddit never disappoints when it comes to people completely oblivious to how weird they are. From strange significant others to unhinged strangers, we're diving into the most bizarre and unaware stories the internet has to offer. Buckle up-it's gonna get weird.
Annoying coworkers, crazy roommates, and pure kitchen chaos-Reddit has it all. Grab your allergy meds because this episode of The Tangent Tapes will make you double-check your food after listening.
Time travel, mind control, and a psychic monster-just another day at Camp Hero. On this episode of The Tangent Tapes we dive into the wild conspiracy that inspired Stranger Things and ask: did the government really break time, or is this just sci-fi gone rogue?
In this episode of The Tangent Tapes, we're reading through some of Reddit's wildest threads-teacher grooming, partner's snooping, and parents swinging (yes, really). From jaw-dropping to straight-up cringey, we're diving into it all with plenty of laughs and plenty of "WTF?" moments. Tune in for some shocking stories and even more ridiculous tangents!
In this episode of The Tangent Tapes, we dive into the unlikely and chaotic series of events that led to World War I. It all started with a bullet, a bad decision, and-well-boom, the world was at war. Join us as we break down the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the tangled alliances, and the missteps that turned a single shot into a global conflict. Spoiler alert: things get messy fast. Tune in for tangents, history, and a reminder that sometimes, one bad decision can change the course of history.
Love may be blind, but red flags are everywhere-this episode is all about relationship red flags and wild betrayals from Reddit. Sit back, enjoy the crazy ride, and see you next tangent.
*TRIGGER WARNING*
This episode explores the tragic story of Emmett Till, the 14-year-old boy whose brutal murder in 1955 helped ignite the Civil Rights Movement. We discuss the events leading to his death and the trial that followed.
From nightmare first dates to family drama that belongs in a reality show, we're diving into some of the most jaw-dropping Reddit Stories out there. These tales will have you cringing, laughing, and maybe even feeling a little better about your own experienced. Grab some popcorn and enjoy the tangents!
In this episode ofThe Tangent Tapes, we unravel the shocking revelations of the Church Committee hearings- how the CIA's covert operations and government surveillance changed history. Turns out, the tinfoil-hat guys were onto something.
Sources:
U.S. Intelligence Activities - Congress Investigates
AARC Public Library - Church Committee Reports
Frank Church and the Church Committee • Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy
https://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1001&context=uni_books
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