Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories

Tony Montana, the iconic Cuban gangster from Brian De Palma's 1983 crime thriller 'Scarface', is famously portrayed by Al Pacino. Despite Pacino not being Cuban, his depiction remains one of the most brutal in organized crime cinema. To learn more about the real-life inspiration for 'Scarface', visit this link. #TonyMontana #Scarface #AlPacino #1983crimethriller #Cubangangster #organizedcrime See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/6951706bf4ce1c573537817b Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Delve into the intriguing history of iconic toys! Discover the origins of Barbie, unravel how a single game nearly toppled Atari, explore the history of Milton Bradley board games, and more. What was your favorite toy growing up? Share your thoughts with us! Key Highlights: Barbie: Originally based on a risqué German doll. LEGO: The intricate history of the world's most wholesome toy. Atari: How the ET video game led to its downfall. Milton Bradley: The peculiar history of a family-friendly corporation. Fisher-Price Toys: Discover the most valuable ones in history. Dangerous Toys: These were so hazardous they had to be banned. Billy Possum: President Taft's attempt to rival the Teddy Bear. Beanie Babies: The craze that spiraled out of control. Subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter for more fascinating stories! 00:00:00: Barbie Was Originally Based On An Extremely Risqué German Doll00:11:15: LEGO: The Complicated History of the World's Most Wholesome Toy00:22:51: How the ET Video Game Ended Atari00:33:10: The Family-Friendly Milton Bradley Corporation Has A Bizarre History00:43:22: The Most Valuable Fisher-Price Toys In History00:54:49: Things Discovered By Accident01:06:14: These Toys Were So Dangerous They Had To Be Banned01:20:02: Jealous of the Teddy Bear, How President Taft Tried to Make Billy Possum Happen01:30:38: When The Beanie Baby Craze Got Out Of Control... #toys #Barbie #LEGO #Atari #MiltonBradley #Fisher-Price #dangeroustoys #BillyPossum #BeanieBabies #toyhistory See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/694ecdee7e7f2e73825b639d Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Romantically speaking, most people believe we’re “meant” to find The One — but the truth is, for most of history, we were kind of freelancing. Our closest animal cousins don’t do long-term pair bonds, and plenty of humans still don’t. So when did we start treating “just us two” as normal? To read more about how monogamy developed, go here. #monogamy #relationships #history #pairbonds #humanbehavior See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/694835df0a6f5559ea055569 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discover the truth behind notorious mob stories and figures like Al Capone and Benny Binion. We delve into the world of The Yakuza and discuss the inner workings and history of organized crime, including mob influences on society and culture. Explore infamous moments such as Whitey Bulger's evasion from the FBI, the life of a Prohibition bootlegger, and the surprising impact of the mob on New York City's pinball ban. We also uncover the role of the Mormon Mafia and the gruesome realities behind 'The Godfather.' Chapters: 00:00:00 - Whitey Bulger, The Mobster Who Eluded The FBI For 16 Years 00:11:06 - What It Was Like to Be a Prohibition Bootlegger 00:22:30 - Facts About Organized Crime Around the World 00:33:32 - How a 1921 Mob Destroyed America's Richest Black Neighborhood 00:43:53 - Pinball Was Banned In NYC until the 1970s Because of the Mob 00:58:39 - What It Was Like to Be In the Mob 01:09:35 - Benny Binion, The "Friendliest" Mobster In Vegas 01:20:54 - A Timeline Of Bonnie And Clyde’s Spree Of Love And Crimes 01:31:15 - How the Mormon Mafia Helped Build Las Vegas 01:41:29 - 11 Things You Didn't Know About Al Capone 01:52:31 - The True Story Behind The Godfather Was Much Bloodier 00:00:00: Whitey Bulger, The Mobster Who Eluded The FBI For 16 Years00:11:06: What It Was Like to Be a Prohibition Bootlegger00:22:30: Facts About Organized Crime Around the World00:33:32: How a 1921 Mob Destroyed America's Richest Black Neighborhood00:43:53: Pinball Was Banned In NYC until the 1970s Because of the Mob00:58:39: What It Was Like to Be In the Mob01:09:35: Benny Binion, The "Friendliest" Mobster In Vegas01:20:54: A Timeline Of Bonnie And Clyde’s Spree Of Love And Crimes01:31:15: How the Mormon Mafia Helped Build Las Vegas01:41:29: 11 Things You Didn't Know About Al Capone01:52:31: The True Story Behind The Godfather Was Much Bloodier #organizedcrime #mafia #TheYakuza #AlCapone #BennyBinion #WhiteyBulger #Prohibition #MormonMafia #TheGodfather See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/694592df8832d123231035d8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join us as we explore the final chapter of a standout decade in cinema. The year 1989 brought us unforgettable classics like 'Heathers', the blockbuster 'Batman', and 'Bill And Ted's Excellent Adventure', among many others. What was your favorite movie from this remarkable year? Share your thoughts in the comments! #1989 #movies #Batman #Heathers #cinema #classicfilms See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/693efb65251a5f5acfa0717d Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices