Jul 31, 2018

This week, we discuss Elmer McCurdy. He may have been an alcoholic, and he may have been the worst robber in the West, but his story proves that sometimes success is in the eye, or cadaver, of the beholder.

We also recount the tales of Bjorn Ironside and his viking mentor Hastein. While their track-record was more hit...

Jul 24, 2018

This week, Ben takes a look at Yukio Mishima, a talented author and actor whose dreams were to become a martyr. He may have skipped a few steps, but—well, you'll just have to listen to find out how that went for him.

Steve discusses American inventor John Keely, who managed to harness the newly theorized etheric...

Jul 17, 2018

We try something new this week, as Ben performs a reading of Dkingsbury's #creepypasta masterpiece, 'Ronald McDonald House.' I'm lovin' it, and we hope you do too.

Steve takes a look at the "doctor" John R Brinkley, whose contribution to the world of medicine involved some very sensitive goat parts. He built an empire,...

Jul 10, 2018

This week, Ben delves into the weird history of the werewolf myths. From magic moonbeams and a serial killing hermit, to a wild game recipe that would make even Guy Fieri blush, the legend of the Lycan is a weird one.

Next, what happens when a wanna-be gangster extorts an average Joe into killing a problematic business...

Jul 3, 2018

On the Nonessential Podcast this week, Ben's topic sucks!... your blood. We explore the origins and particularly unparticulars of vampires.

Next, Steve recounts the harrowing Antarctic expedition lead by Douglas Mawson. The scientific endeavor may not have succeeded as planned, but did prove that just when you think...