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While reading the children's classic "Madeline," Taylor's kids asked her what an appendix is, and she had no idea. No longer classified as a vestigial structure (take that, Darwin), the appendix might help with regulating gut bacteria after an illness.We'll talk about Gabriele Falloppio, who was no doubt wrist-deep in a human body when he called the appendix worm-shaped in 1522. Claudius Amyand, who performed the first successful appendectomy in 1735 on an 11-year-old boy, and Charles McBurney, who pointed to a belly and said, 'Name that spot after me!'We're doctors now.#appendix #darwin #medicalhistory #madelineLinks from our listener emails President Biden Announces Release from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve As Part of Ongoing Efforts to Lower Prices and Address Lack of Supply Around the World - https://qz.com/the-biden-administration-made-66-million-in-its-first-1850531437The Biden administration made $66 million in its first oil trade - https://qz.com/the-biden-administration-made-66-million-in-its-first-1850531437 Join our Founders Club on Patreon to get ad-free episodes for life! patreon.com/DoomedtoFailPodWe would love to hear from you! Please follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@doomedtofailpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomed.to.fail.pod Email: [email protected] 

Let's talk about more bad US presidents! This week, we talked about our 29th, Warren G. Harding. A Republican who was subtly pushed into running by the Oil industry. The goal is to send Albert Fall to the Secretary of the Interior job & sell some US Navel Reserve Oil to the only bidders.Fall got super suspiciously rich. Harding probably would have been in trouble for turning a blind eye but he died before the trial, leaving "Keep Calm with Coolidge" to clean things up. Sources:The Teapot Dome Scandal: How Big Oil Bought the Harding White House and Tried to Steal the Country - https://www.amazon.com/Teapot-Dome-Scandal-Harding-Country/dp/0812973372 https://coolidgefoundation.org/presidency/coolidge-chronology-15/https://billofrightsinstitute.org/essays/silent-cal-coolidgehttps://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/senate-stories/one-hundred-years-since-teapot-dome.htmhttps://www.history.com/topics/roaring-twenties/teapot-dome-scandal Join our Founders Club on Patreon to get ad-free episodes for life! patreon.com/DoomedtoFailPodWe would love to hear from you! Please follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@doomedtofailpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomed.to.fail.pod Email: [email protected] 

In our final PayPal episode, we talk about the delicious ways you can enact revenge on people if you are a billionaire. Whether it's totally shutting down a media company (even if that media company is gross and VERY early 2000s) or short-selling Tesla stock whilst you are looking Musk in the face and asking him to donate to charity. If you are rich, revenge can be piping hot. Join our Founders Club on Patreon to get ad-free episodes for life! patreon.com/DoomedtoFailPodWe would love to hear from you! Please follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@doomedtofailpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomed.to.fail.pod Email: [email protected] 

Today, we go back down below the city of Chicago to talk about the Great Flood (Leak?) of 1992. Did you know that in the 1890s, construction started on a railway under the city that would transport telephone lines, coal, and eventually packages around its 60 miles of track? By the 1950s, the tunnels were shut down and largely forgotten due to better streets, less coal dependence, and some corruption. Until... an unexpected bad thing happened... Grab your galoshes and a flashlight. We're going in! Sources:1992 Loop Flood Brings Chaos, Billions In Losses - https://web.archive.org/web/20070927231222/http://cbs2chicago.com/vault/local_story_104140940.htmlCorps responds to strange flood - https://web.archive.org/web/20080607013746/http://www.hq.usace.army.mil/CEPA/PUBS/may02/story10.htmhttps://www.chicagotribune.com/2017/04/12/great-flood-of-1992/ Join our Founders Club on Patreon to get ad-free episodes for life! patreon.com/DoomedtoFailPodWe would love to hear from you! Please follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@doomedtofailpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomed.to.fail.pod Email: [email protected] 

In Part 2 of our PayPal series, we dig into the men who built it and the things that they built next. We'll talk about what a Venture Capitalist is and how even when they fail sometimes when they hit it BIG they hit it REALLY, REALLY big. The names of these guys & their businesses are EVERYWHERE! What do you think they are up to next? Join our Founders Club on Patreon to get ad-free episodes for life! patreon.com/DoomedtoFailPodWe would love to hear from you! Please follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@doomedtofailpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomed.to.fail.pod Email: [email protected] 

Today, we explore Circuses of the early 1900s - a not-great-for-animals menagerie of tricks and oddities. Benjamin Wallace was one of the greats out of Indiana and, by 1918, had cashed out while his Circus kept going via two giant trains full of performers, animals, and equipment. After getting through The Great Flood of 1913 and the second worst circus train crash of all time, the Hagenbeck-Wallace circus train was slammed into at 4 am in Hammond, Indiana. Many people died in the ensuing fire and were buried at Woodlawn Cemetary in Chicago at 'Showmen's Rest' a 750-acre plot procured by Buffalo Bill Cody.We also tell a few Chicago specific ghost stories just for fun! https://www.showmensleague.org/Showmens-Rest/13255248 Join our Founders Club on Patreon to get ad-free episodes for life! patreon.com/DoomedtoFailPodWe would love to hear from you! Please follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@doomedtofailpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomed.to.fail.pod Email: [email protected] 

In this real-life Game of Thrones episode, Taylor talks about Princess Olga of Kiev. A widow, a mother, ruler of the Kievan Rus, and eventually a Saint. But the path... it was not laid with good deeds. After the murder of her husband Igor, Olga goes on a rampage of revenge and devastation against the Drevlians.There are Vikings, there is pillaging, there is town burning! It's fun, and even if it isn't true we've decided to believe it. Join our Founders Club on Patreon to get ad-free episodes for life! patreon.com/DoomedtoFailPodWe would love to hear from you! Please follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@doomedtofailpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomed.to.fail.pod Email: [email protected] 

We are technically old enough to remember when you couldn't send money or pay for things online, but it feels like it was centuries ago! This week, Farz starts us off on his PayPal series with a peek at the origins, who was involved, and what the right place, time, and amount of money was able to create! Join our Founders Club on Patreon to get ad-free episodes for life! patreon.com/DoomedtoFailPodWe would love to hear from you! Please follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@doomedtofailpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomed.to.fail.pod Email: [email protected] 

Listen, Farz knew that Taylor was going to yell about this, and she did. Life is hard and if you have the means and opportunity to help people you totally should, it's just really hard to see the 'help' on terms that are wildly unfair. Mother Teresa's legacy involves NOT giving pain medication to sick people, keeping millions of dollars in bank accounts around the world, and truly believing that the more you suffer, the closer you are to God. Which we argue, isn't really helping then is it?Again, you can be religious, that's great if it works for you. Just please don't hurt people in the name of your religion. Join our Founders Club on Patreon to get ad-free episodes for life! patreon.com/DoomedtoFailPodWe would love to hear from you! Please follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@doomedtofailpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomed.to.fail.pod Email: [email protected] 

Let's talk about the infamous molasses flood in Boston - it sounds almost delightful, a stick mass of molasses, what was it even doing there?? But, surprise, it is not delightful. It was a 25-foot wave of molasses, sticky, cold, and deadly. People died, including firemen and children. What happened? How did such a monstrously large tank get built next to homes? We'll talk about Boston, WWI, Prohibition, and the Anarchist Bombings of 1919 that frame this tale. Sources:Dark Tide: The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919 Paperbackby Stephen Puleo (Author)https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Tide-Great-Boston-Molasses/dp/080707800X/https://www.massmoments.org/moment-details/great-molasses-flood/submoment/hugh-ogden-issues-report-on-cause-of-the-molasses-flood.html Join our Founders Club on Patreon to get ad-free episodes for life! patreon.com/DoomedtoFailPodWe would love to hear from you! Please follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@doomedtofailpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomed.to.fail.pod Email: [email protected] 

Ciao ragazzi! Did you ever wonder HOW we got all the ancient texts after all these years? We didn't think too hard about it until this week when Taylor tells the story of Poggio Bracciolini, the 15th Century Italian Humanist who discovered many ancient texts hiding away in monasteries being copied over and over by monks. Poggio worked for 7 popes as a notary and scribe but would travel around Europe finding gems! Listen to learn more about his discoveries! Sources:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zg6zhBsJf4Poggio Bracciolini: Travel and Treasure Hunting in the Age of HumanismThe Swerve | Stephen Greenblatt - https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393343403On the Nature of Thingshttps://classics.mit.edu/Carus/nature_things.html Join our Founders Club on Patreon to get ad-free episodes for life! patreon.com/DoomedtoFailPodWe would love to hear from you! Please follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@doomedtofailpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomed.to.fail.pod Email: [email protected] 

What happened this past weekend in Venezuela? Farz walks us through the history of abundance when they found oil, to the Oil Embargo of the 1970s that brought great inflation and poverty. This past weekend, the Venezuelan election happened and so far, Nicholas Maduro is being declared the winner. How did they get from a Socialist uprising to having a dictator essentially?Learn more about this breaking news with us! Join our Founders Club on Patreon to get ad-free episodes for life! patreon.com/DoomedtoFailPodWe would love to hear from you! Please follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@doomedtofailpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomed.to.fail.pod Email: [email protected] 

Happy Olympic Opening Ceremony Day!! How did we get here? Join us as we present all four of our Olympics episodes!Ep 1 - Ancient Olympics & Pierre de Coubertin bringing us the modern games in 1896Ep 2 - Hitler's 1936 Olympics & The Domination of Jesse OwensEp 3 - Munich 1972 - The Massacre of the Israeli Olympic Team by TerroristsEp 4 - Atlanta 1996 - The Atlanta Centennial Park Bombing & The Case Against Richard JewellWoo! #teamusa See our individual episodes for sources!https://www.doomedtofailpod.com/ Join our Founders Club on Patreon to get ad-free episodes for life! patreon.com/DoomedtoFailPodWe would love to hear from you! Please follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@doomedtofailpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomed.to.fail.pod Email: [email protected] 

Have you ever wondered what trauma brought us together as friends? It was working in Downtown Los Angeles in 2013!! Farz walks through the spooky, creepy, and very gross history of DTLA's least-fine hotel, The Cecil. We talk about the people who've lived there and the ghosts who probably still do.Have you been to a haunted hotel? Let us know! #hauntedhotel #theshining #cecilhotel #DTLA Join our Founders Club on Patreon to get ad-free episodes for life! patreon.com/DoomedtoFailPodWe would love to hear from you! Please follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@doomedtofailpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomed.to.fail.pod Email: [email protected] 

Let's talk about 16th-century 'prophet' Nostradamus! There's nothing spooky here unless you want there to be! If you DO, then heck, there's a lot to unpack! We'll talk about his 942 prophecies that foresaw everything from Napolean to Nagasaki. AND this one? What could it mean??Upon the airwaves, voices strong will sail,From depths of despair, tales of trials unveil,Listeners gathered from distant realms hail,"Doomed to Fail" shall in success prevail.Sources:Nostradamus: Predicting The Future | Full Documentary | Biography - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URQF9KkbU7sNostradamus Effect: The Third Antichrist (S1, E1) | Full Episode - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8epmFE25xY​​Nostradamus - The Prophet of Doom Documentary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lsrc0NHE5Fohttps://www.crystalinks.com/quatrains.html Join our Founders Club on Patreon to get ad-free episodes for life! patreon.com/DoomedtoFailPodWe would love to hear from you! Please follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@doomedtofailpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomed.to.fail.pod Email: [email protected] 

In our final episode on The Olympics, Taylor tells the story of Olympic Hero Richard Jewell. Jewell was a "law-enforcement" type of guy who, despite being fired from law enforcement, would take any opportunity to tell you that he had 'scanned the perimeter' and 'knew how to diffuse a bomb.' In July 1996 he was working security at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta when a bomb very much did go off at 1:20am. Richard was a hero, getting people out of the way and cooperating with the cops.Unfortunately, in a rush to judgment, the FBI decided he was also the perfect suspect and decided to ruin his life. It wouldn't be until 2003 that the actual bomber was apprehended. Sources:The SuspectAmerican Nightmare: The Ballad of Richard Jewell https://archive.vanityfair.com/article/share/1fd2d7ae-10d8-474b-9bf1-d1558af697behttps://la.curbed.com/2018/7/12/17454676/los-angeles-olympics-homeless-police-militarization-securityhttps://nolympicsla.com/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-10-05-me-1099-story.htmlhttps://www.facebook.com/thesuspectbook Join our Founders Club on Patreon to get ad-free episodes for life! patreon.com/DoomedtoFailPodWe would love to hear from you! Please follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@doomedtofailpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomed.to.fail.pod Email: [email protected] 

Today, we go south to talk about the terrible serial killers Luis Garavito & Pedro Lopez. Separately, these two are the top two killers on record, killing nearly 200 children each. There's nothing to sugar coat here - these guys took advantage of poverty and the terrible human condition to commit some of the most atrocious crimes possible. True Crime friends - this is for you! Join our Founders Club on Patreon to get ad-free episodes for life! patreon.com/DoomedtoFailPodWe would love to hear from you! Please follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@doomedtofailpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomed.to.fail.pod Email: [email protected] 

This is it! Our final re-release and we are all caught up!It's one of Taylor's favorite episodes. Let's talk about our dear Vincent van Gogh! 🎧 Immerse yourself in the vibrant yet turbulent life of Vincent van Gogh, one of history’s most fascinating and misunderstood artists. This week, we explore his artistic genius, the personal struggles that haunted him, and the enduring mysteries surrounding his tragic death. Join us for an intimate look at the man behind the masterpieces. 🎨🌻 #ArtHistory #VincentVanGogh #PodcastEpisode #ArtisticGenius #VanGoghLegacy #HistoricalMysteries #Masterpieces #HistoryPodcast #ArtLovers #TragicLife Join our Founders Club on Patreon to get ad-free episodes for life! patreon.com/DoomedtoFailPodWe would love to hear from you! Please follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@doomedtofailpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomed.to.fail.pod Email: [email protected] 

Join us on "The Enigmatic Journey of Gary Hart," a deep dive into the life and career of one of America's most intriguing political figures. From his meteoric rise as a presidential hopeful to the scandal that shook the nation, we explore the highs and lows of Gary Hart's public and private life. Through exclusive interviews, expert analysis, and rare archival footage, we unravel the complexities of a man who was poised to redefine American politics. Tune in to discover the untold stories, the political machinations, and the enduring legacy of Gary Hart. Whether you're a political junkie or a history buff, this podcast will captivate and inform, shedding new light on a pivotal moment in American history. #GaryHart #PoliticalHistory #Podcast #AmericanPolitics #Scandal #PresidentialHopeful #HistoryPodcast #UntoldStories #PoliticalIntrigue #GaryHartLegacy Join our Founders Club on Patreon to get ad-free episodes for life! patreon.com/DoomedtoFailPodWe would love to hear from you! Please follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@doomedtofailpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomed.to.fail.pod Email: [email protected] 

Ok. This is horrible. This week we talk the Olympics from 1950 - 1980. Some fun stuff happens, some records are broken. Mark Spitz wins 7 gold medals in swimming, with a mustache! We really feel like that might have slowed him down.But, the big horrible story is the Massacre at Connollystraße 31 on September 5, 1972. Eleven Israeli athletes were taken hostage by members of "Black September," a Palestinian terrorist group. Two are killed in the Olympic Village and the rest are killed in a gun/grenade battle on an airfield later. They were husbands, fathers, sons, and brothers. Trapped in a constant cycle of revenge that sees no sign of stopping. Sources:Rome 1960: The Olympics That Changed the World - https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/rome-1960-the-olympics-that-changed-the-world_david-maraniss/1025440Striking Back: The 1972 Munich Olympics Massacre and Israel's Deadly Response - https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/striking-back-the-1972-munich-olympics-massacre-and-israels-deadly-response_aaron-j-klein/323563/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVzDVsUjRswhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3K9VJ6dhNQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSJuiOHrI5whttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2Z3FmGLVU0 Join our Founders Club on Patreon to get ad-free episodes for life! patreon.com/DoomedtoFailPodWe would love to hear from you! Please follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@doomedtofailpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomed.to.fail.pod Email: [email protected] 

Can you believe it's been a year since this!! The most predictable / insane story of 2023 - revisited - 🎧 Dive into the depths of maritime mysteries with our latest episode, where we explore two of the most tragic and intriguing underwater incidents: the Byford Dolphin accident and the Titan submersible disaster. Discover the harrowing details, the science behind the catastrophes, and the lessons learned from these deep-sea tragedies. 🌊⚓️ #TrueCrime #ByfordDolphin #TitanSubmersible #PodcastEpisode #MaritimeMysteries #DeepSeaDisasters #ScienceAndSafety #UnderwaterExploration #HistoryPodcast #TragicEvents Join our Founders Club on Patreon to get ad-free episodes for life! patreon.com/DoomedtoFailPodWe would love to hear from you! Please follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@doomedtofailpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomed.to.fail.pod Email: [email protected] 

Olympics Part 2! 1906 - 1950! We're going to talk about some of the events leading up to the biggie - the 1936 Berlin Olympics. When Germany was picked to host the Olympics, it was 1931, and Germany was a VERY different Germany. In 1936, Hitler was Chancellor for three years, and he could not wait to show everyone how great Aryans were at everything. Except, that's not the case. We'll talk about the US teams winning in Basketball & Crew - and we'll, of course, talk about the GOAT, Jesse Owens.We are following the Olympics like hawks getting ready for Paris! There are SO many Track & Field events! Which are your favorites? Tons of Sources:https://guides.osu.edu/jesse_owensGames of Deception: The True Story of the First U.S. Olympic Basketball Team at the 1936 Olympics in Hitler's Germany - https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/games-of-deception-the-true-story-of-the-first-us-olympic-basketball-team-at-the-1936-olympics-in-hitlers-germany_andrew-maraniss/26182973Triumph: The Untold Story of Jesse Owens and Hitler's Olympics - https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/triumph-the-untold-story-of-jesse-owens-and-hitlers-olympics_jeremy-schaap/332178/Hitler's American Model: The United States and the Making of Nazi Race Law - https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/hitlers-american-model-the-united-states-and-the-making-of-nazi-race-law_james-q-whitman/13535250/Olympic Salute - https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/the-olympic-salute-we-dont-use-anymore-because-it-looked-too-much-like-heiling-hitler-19789031/Olympians in the Holocaust - https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-jewish-olympians-among-hitlers-victims/Olympia - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3LOPhRq3EsAfrican American Athletes - https://www.ushmm.org/exhibition/olympics/?content=aa_athletes&lang=en Join our Founders Club on Patreon to get ad-free episodes for life! patreon.com/DoomedtoFailPodWe would love to hear from you! Please follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@doomedtofailpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomed.to.fail.pod Email: [email protected] 

Ready to get nervous about our place in the universe? Farz tells the story of the Mars Climate Orbiter - lost on the dark side of Mars forever - & other stories of near misses and lost billions of research dollars from one very very tiny mistake. We also discuss the Hubble Telescope and ask the eternal question: how do cameras work?If you're worried that you're messing up at work remember at least you're not a NASA Scientist (unless you ARE and in that case, WOAH you're listening to our podcast?!?! Thank you, we are honored). Join our Founders Club on Patreon to get ad-free episodes for life! patreon.com/DoomedtoFailPodWe would love to hear from you! Please follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@doomedtofailpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomed.to.fail.pod Email: [email protected] 

It is truly a tragedy that these two names are tied together in history! 🎧 Dive into the glitz, glamour, and tragedy of the fashion world with our latest episode on the shocking murder of Gianni Versace. This week, we explore the life and legacy of the iconic designer, the circumstances leading up to his assassination, and the nationwide manhunt for his killer, Andrew Cunanan. Join us as we unravel the mystery and impact of this tragic event. 🕶️🕵️‍♂️#TrueCrime #GianniVersace #PodcastEpisode #FashionIcon #AndrewCunanan #CrimeHistory #TrueCrimeCommunity #MurderMystery #HistoryPodcast #VersaceLegacy Join our Founders Club on Patreon to get ad-free episodes for life! patreon.com/DoomedtoFailPodWe would love to hear from you! Please follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@doomedtofailpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomed.to.fail.pod Email: [email protected] 

🚀 Dive into the covert world of WWII espionage with our latest episode on Operation Pastorius! 🌍🔍 Discover the daring mission, the saboteurs' journey, and how it all unraveled. Tune in for a thrilling tale of spies, secrets, and sabotage. 🎙️🎧#OperationPastorius #WWIIHistory #Espionage #PodcastEpisode #HistoricalMysteries #SecretMissions #WarStories #SpyTales #HistoryUnveiled #MustListen Join our Founders Club on Patreon to get ad-free episodes for life! patreon.com/DoomedtoFailPodWe would love to hear from you! Please follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@doomedtofailpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomed.to.fail.pod Email: [email protected] 

Welcome to Part 1 of the Olympics! We will talk about the very nude ancient games, tell some probable myths about huge men who carried cows on their backs into a fighting ring, and once again marvel that Nero was able to pull off winning every event! Then, we talk the modern games. In 1894 French rich-dude Pierre de Coubertin decided that what the French were missing was sportsmanship and physical fitness. One thing led to another and now we're here getting ready for #paris2024! In the next few weeks, we'll explore the Berlin 1936 Olympics, The Munich massacre, and the Atlanta Bombing. We promise to also add fun things like The Jamaican Bobsled Team & the time Kerri Strug did a vault with one broken foot. #JeChieDansLaSeineLe23Juin #iykykhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwoBdRC2fzEhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/paris-olympics-seine-protest-b2560483.html Join our Founders Club on Patreon to get ad-free episodes for life! patreon.com/DoomedtoFailPodWe would love to hear from you! Please follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@doomedtofailpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomed.to.fail.pod Email: [email protected] 

🎧 Step back in time to uncover the mystery and intrigue of the Mayerling Incident! This week, we delve into the tragic and controversial events surrounding the deaths of Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria and his lover, Baroness Mary Vetsera, in 1889. Was it a pact, a political conspiracy, or something even more sinister? Join us as we unravel the secrets and scandals of this royal enigma. 👑🔍 Join our Founders Club on Patreon to get ad-free episodes for life! patreon.com/DoomedtoFailPodWe would love to hear from you! Please follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@doomedtofailpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomed.to.fail.pod Email: [email protected] 

Andrew Jackson - orphaned by age 14, really became President of the United States and spent his time promoting slavery, denying Federal Aid to states, and pushing Native Americans west during the "Trail of Tears." Described as both a true White Supremacist and the first Pro-Slavery President - "King Andrew" is first on our casual list of Bad US Presidents. Could you imagine if that man had Twitter?Sources:https://www.ahcpodcast.com/e/andrew-jackson/https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bradley-cooper98/episodes/Andrew-Jackson-er8mvjhttps://www.heraldandtribune.com/news/local/andrew-jackson-meets-the-bell-witch/article_d382f08a-6f83-11ee-b19a-87815f024f83.html Join our Founders Club on Patreon to get ad-free episodes for life! patreon.com/DoomedtoFailPodWe would love to hear from you! Please follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@doomedtofailpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomed.to.fail.pod Email: [email protected] 

Today we inspect 'the internet of things' and how excited we are to have EVERYTHING online. Does everything need an app??!Farz walks us through the bananas story of the Juicero Press juicer, which guarantees fresh juice at the tap of a button. Founder Doug Evans raised so much money, promised so much convenience, but really created a large machine to do nothing more than you could do with your hands. This juicy saga is a real squeeze on common sense. Did you have one or know anyone who did? We'd love to hear about it! Don't leave us hanging like an unpicked fruit—email us at [email protected]! Join our Founders Club on Patreon to get ad-free episodes for life! patreon.com/DoomedtoFailPodWe would love to hear from you! Please follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@doomedtofailpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomed.to.fail.pod Email: [email protected] 

🎧 Today, we revisit the disturbing and tragic story of the Moors Murders, a series of heinous crimes that horrified the UK in the 1960s. Join us as we explore the twisted minds of Ian Brady and Myra Hindley, the harrowing investigation, and the enduring impact on the victims' families. Prepare for a deep and thoughtful examination of one of history's most chilling true crime cases. 🌑🕵️‍♂️#TrueCrime #MoorsMurders #PodcastEpisode #IanBrady #MyraHindley #CrimeHistory #TrueCrimeCommunity #HistoricalCrimes #JusticeForVictims #HistoryPodcast Join our Founders Club on Patreon to get ad-free episodes for life! patreon.com/DoomedtoFailPodWe would love to hear from you! Please follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@doomedtofailpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomed.to.fail.pod Email: [email protected] 

There's a lot to be said about the 1970s heavy hitters - your Bundys, Kempers, etc. It was a dangerous time to be a young woman in America. Mostly because it was a time when you just got in cars with strangers (pre-uber, where we're getting in cars with strangers again). John Norman Collins terrorized Michigan's College Women for years. It's the little-known story of small town murder. Join our Founders Club on Patreon to get ad-free episodes for life! patreon.com/DoomedtoFailPodWe would love to hear from you! Please follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@doomedtofailpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomed.to.fail.pod Email: [email protected] 

Let's head to China to talk about the two Opium Wars of the 1800s - China's 'Century of Humiliation' comes to a head when the East India Company gets pushback on their not-so-legal import of the drug Opium into China.Learn what tea is, how opium is made - and how The British pushed their way into a famously insular country. Sources:Imperial Twilight: The Opium War and the End of China's Last Golden Age - https://www.charisbooksandmore.com/book/9780345803023https://www.historyhit.com/ Join our Founders Club on Patreon to get ad-free episodes for life! patreon.com/DoomedtoFailPodWe would love to hear from you! Please follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@doomedtofailpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomed.to.fail.pod Email: [email protected] 

🎧 Get ready to explore one of America's most infamous and enigmatic true crime stories! This week, we delve into the case of Lizzie Borden, the woman accused of the brutal axe murders of her father and stepmother in 1892. But was she really guilty? Join us as we sift through the evidence, question the motives, and uncover new perspectives on this century-old mystery. 🔪🕵️‍♀️#TrueCrime #LizzieBorden #PodcastEpisode #MysteryUnsolved #HistoricalCrimes #TrueCrimeCommunity #CrimeMystery #HistoryPodcast #WhoDunIt #InnocentOrGuilty Join our Founders Club on Patreon to get ad-free episodes for life! patreon.com/DoomedtoFailPodWe would love to hear from you! Please follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@doomedtofailpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomed.to.fail.pod Email: [email protected] 

🎧 Prepare for a deep dive into one of the most harrowing true crime cases of the 21st century. This week, we examine the chilling details of the 2007 Cheshire murders, a tragedy that shocked a community and left an indelible mark on the nation. Join us as we uncover the events, the investigation, and the lasting impact on the survivors. 🕯️🕵️‍♂️#TrueCrime #CheshireMurders #PodcastEpisode #JusticeForHawkePetits #CrimeStories #UnsolvedMysteries #TrueCrimeCommunity #RememberingTheVictims #HistoryPodcast Join our Founders Club on Patreon to get ad-free episodes for life! patreon.com/DoomedtoFailPodWe would love to hear from you! Please follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@doomedtofailpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomed.to.fail.pod Email: [email protected] 

🎧 Ready to venture into the eerie realms of gothic literature? 🕯️ This week, we explore the haunting life and legacy of Mary Shelley, the mastermind behind Frankenstein! Discover the dark inspirations and chilling experiences that shaped her iconic tale of creation and monstrosity. Tune in for a spine-tingling journey through the shadowy corridors of her mind! 💀📖#MaryShelley #Frankenstein #GothicHorror #PodcastEpisode #CreepyTales #LiteraryLegends #DarkRomantics #HistoryPodcast #HauntingStories #LiteraryGenius Join our Founders Club on Patreon to get ad-free episodes for life! patreon.com/DoomedtoFailPodWe would love to hear from you! Please follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@doomedtofailpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomed.to.fail.pod Email: [email protected] 

🎧 Ready to dive into the thrilling world of medieval warfare? 🌟 This week, we’re unraveling the legendary story of Jan Žižka, the one-eyed general who revolutionized battle tactics in the 15th century! From peasant origins to leading the Hussite Wars, Žižka's innovative strategies and unyielding spirit will leave you inspired. Don't miss out on this epic journey through history! ⚔️🔥#MedievalHistory #JanŽižka #HussiteWars #PodcastEpisode #HistoryBuff #RevolutionaryLeader #MilitaryGenius #WarriorSpirit #HistoryPodcast #LegendsUnveiled Join our Founders Club on Patreon to get ad-free episodes for life! patreon.com/DoomedtoFailPodWe would love to hear from you! Please follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@doomedtofailpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomed.to.fail.pod Email: [email protected] 

In War Games Part 2, we talk about the 1997 Game 'Eligible Receiver' where "Government Hackers" were able to disable civilian power grids, get into top-secret government networks, and take command of a ship. We chat about how the internet is really young, and how we are really old, and how everything that Hollywood can imagine is probably true. Sources:Dark Territory - Frank Kaplan NSDD145https://irp.fas.org/offdocs/nsdd145.htmThe Kill Chain - https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/51338665Sneakers - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEhgUxQ322Ahttps://slate.com/technology/2016/03/inside-the-nsas-shockingly-successful-simulated-hack-of-the-u-s-military.html Join our Founders Club on Patreon to get ad-free episodes for life! patreon.com/DoomedtoFailPodWe would love to hear from you! Please follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@doomedtofailpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomed.to.fail.pod Email: [email protected] 

Let's talk about the US's prison camp in Cuba's Guantanamo Bay - the history of why we have the space from Cuba, who's been there, and who has promised to close it down, to no avail. Join our Founders Club on Patreon to get ad-free episodes for life! patreon.com/DoomedtoFailPodWe would love to hear from you! Please follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@doomedtofailpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomed.to.fail.pod Email: [email protected] 

Today, we take a look at Australia's gun laws, specifically the laws passed after the Port Arthur Massacre in 1996. Martin Bryant was a young man who had many, many issues and about a million dollars to his name when he went on a rampage, killing 35 people. Post this event, the Australian government upped their gun laws and did an extensive buy-back program.We talk about the horrors of the event but also the extent to which the new laws changed Australia and their effect on mass shooting statistics.You won't be surprised to know that the more guns, the more gun deaths. Join our Founders Club on Patreon to get ad-free episodes for life! patreon.com/DoomedtoFailPodWe would love to hear from you! Please follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@doomedtofailpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomed.to.fail.pod Email: [email protected] 

🎙️ Hello! Join us this week as we explore the intense geopolitical tensions of the Cold War era through the lens of military exercises and simulations. Today, we unravel the significance of "war games" during Ronald Reagan's presidency, including the pivotal Able Archer 83 exercise. Discover how a NATO simulation inadvertently escalated tensions with the Soviet Union, shedding light on the delicate balance of international security perceptions.We'll also talk about how close we were/are to total annihilation.Don't miss out on this intriguing journey through past events that continue to shape our world today. Listen now! Sources:‘Nuclear War: A Scenario’ - by Annie Jacobson - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/748264/nuclear-war-by-annie-jacobsen/The Handmaidens of the Apocalypse - Dan Carlin - https://www.dancarlin.com/product/ep-29-the-handmaidens-of-the-apocalypse/The Soviet “War Scare” Feb 15, 1990 - https://www.archives.gov/files/declassification/iscap/pdf/2013-015-doc1.pdfhttps://americansongwriter.com/behind-the-band-name-megadeth/ Join our Founders Club on Patreon to get ad-free episodes for life! patreon.com/DoomedtoFailPodWe would love to hear from you! Please follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@doomedtofailpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomed.to.fail.pod Email: [email protected] 

We first published this episode a year ago and WOW things have changed for Gypsy since then! She's out of jail, she was married and flaunting her marital bliss, and now she's getting a divorce. She's been on tons of podcasts, shows, and all over the news. We're just happy that she's happy. Join our Founders Club on Patreon to get ad-free episodes for life! patreon.com/DoomedtoFailPodWe would love to hear from you! Please follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@doomedtofailpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomed.to.fail.pod Email: [email protected] 

Welcome to Taylor's 4th-grade Philosophy Class! We'll learn the very basics of the life of Socrates; Taylor will totally misinterpret one of his greatest edicts, “The unexamined life is not worth living,” and we'll learn a little about the life of the Ancient Greek Thinkers.The 'Doomed' part is that Socrates LOVED Athens with all his heart, and even when the gigantic jury of 501 Athenian Men find him guilty of not honoring the Gods of Athens & corrupting the youth, he still won't leave.This isn't really for 4th graders. There is some swearing.Sources:Socrates: A Man for Our Times - https://www.everand.com/audiobook/630261989/Socrates-A-Man-for-Our-TimesSocrates' Speech: Analyzing Plato's Symposium, Part VII | The New Thinkery Ep. 43 - https://www.everand.com/podcast/697650730/Socrates-Speech-Analyzing-Plato-s-Symposium-Part-VII-The-New-Thinkery-Ep-43-In-the-seventh-installment-of-an-ongoing-series-breaking-down-Plato Join our Founders Club on Patreon to get ad-free episodes for life! patreon.com/DoomedtoFailPodWe would love to hear from you! Please follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@doomedtofailpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomed.to.fail.pod Email: [email protected] 

Today we revisit the small town from Episode 19 - Skidmore, Missouri. Why does Skidmore have a disproportionately high number of violent crimes? We know that town bully Ken McElroy was killed by a mob and no one was ever charged. We also know that a young man, Branson Kayne Perry, walked out his front door and never came back in 2001 - AND we know his cousin poor Bobbie Jo Stinnett was murdered by an exceptionally horrible Lisa Marie Montgomery. For a very small town very bad things happen in Skidmore. Join our Founders Club on Patreon to get ad-free episodes for life! patreon.com/DoomedtoFailPodWe would love to hear from you! Please follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@doomedtofailpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomed.to.fail.pod Email: [email protected] 

Hi! Let's re-release Ep 21 part 2 - the story of Grady Stiles. Grady didn't have a chance, really, born into essentially the circus Grady and his family traveled the us as "Lobster" people. Well, just listen to this horrible tale of what happens next. Join our Founders Club on Patreon to get ad-free episodes for life! patreon.com/DoomedtoFailPodWe would love to hear from you! Please follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@doomedtofailpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomed.to.fail.pod Email: [email protected] 

🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🚨 Dive into the chilling case of Daniel Wozniak in our latest podcast episode. We dissect the shocking events leading up to his infamous crimes, unravel the mind of a murderer, and explore the trial that captivated the nation. 🔍💡 Tune in now to uncover the dark side of human nature. #TrueCrime #Podcast #DanielWozniak (T wrote this with ChatGPT because she is le tired) Join our Founders Club on Patreon to get ad-free episodes for life! patreon.com/DoomedtoFailPodWe would love to hear from you! Please follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@doomedtofailpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomed.to.fail.pod Email: [email protected] 

Today, we bring you to one of the worst parties of all time. It's 1393, and The Mad French King, Charles VI - was mock-celebrating the third marriage of his wife's lady-in-waiting (I know that's confusing, hang on), and the celebration turned into a horror show when The Duke of Orleans brought a torch a tad too close to the King and his buddies dressed like wild men of the woods. Someone invite us to a masquerade please! Sources:The French King Who Believed He Was Made of Glass - https://daily.jstor.org/french-king-who-believed-made-glass/https://forvo.com/word/bal_des_ardents/ A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous 14th Century Join our Founders Club on Patreon to get ad-free episodes for life! patreon.com/DoomedtoFailPodWe would love to hear from you! Please follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@doomedtofailpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomed.to.fail.pod Email: [email protected] 

Let's go way back to Taylor's Favorite Murder - the family murders at Hinterkaifeck. In the quiet expanse of Bavarian countryside, a small farmstead became the setting for one of the most perplexing unsolved mysteries in German history. Join us this week as we delve into the chilling events of the Hinterkaifeck murders. Who could commit such heinous crimes, and why remain shrouded by the shadows of the past? We'll explore the eerie preludes, the gruesome discovery, and the tangled theories that continue to haunt the legacy of Hinterkaifeck. Join our Founders Club on Patreon to get ad-free episodes for life! patreon.com/DoomedtoFailPodWe would love to hear from you! Please follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@doomedtofailpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomed.to.fail.pod Email: [email protected] 

Today we go WAY back to 600 BC (-600 if you're like Taylor and want to be mathy about time) to the birth of the first of the Great Persian Kings, Cyrus the Great. We'll cover Cyrus's childhood, being raised thinking he was a shepherd's son, his return to the Persian Court, his conquest of the Medes, and the Fall of Babylon.We could go on so many side quests - this is just the beginning of this story! Sources:Xenophon’s Cyrus the Great - https://www.amazon.com/Xenophons-Cyrus-Great-Arts-Leadership/dp/0312364695Dan Carlin’s Kings of Kings - https://www.dancarlin.com/product/hardcore-history-56-kings-kings/The Bible Cyrus the Great - Charles River Editors - https://www.amazon.com/Cyrus-Great-Founded-Achaemenid-Persian/dp/1704741963Will Durant - Our oriental heritage - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074CF5NP9?binding=hardcover&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_thcv Join our Founders Club on Patreon to get ad-free episodes for life! patreon.com/DoomedtoFailPodWe would love to hear from you! Please follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@doomedtofailpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomed.to.fail.pod Email: [email protected] 

And we're back for episode 100!!!!!!!! Farz tells the historical True Crime story of the murder of Julia Wallace. It's a mystery to this day! Her husband was called away on a mystery work call turned wild goose chase. Meanwhile, Julia is murdered in her home, and the cash box is stolen. It's a classic whodunnit and one of those cases where it could ONLY be the prime suspect, but also impossible for the prime suspect to do! Put on your deerstalker cap and join us! Join our Founders Club on Patreon to get ad-free episodes for life! patreon.com/DoomedtoFailPodWe would love to hear from you! Please follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@doomedtofailpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomed.to.fail.pod Email: [email protected] 

Our final Spring Break episode is on The Hindenburg! Ok, it must have been very nice to fly this Nazi air-bag across the Atlantic Ocean - but the ending was not so great. It was an awful few minutes that will be burned into our memories forever. Join our Founders Club on Patreon to get ad-free episodes for life! patreon.com/DoomedtoFailPodWe would love to hear from you! Please follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomedtofailpod/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doomedtofailpod  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@doomedtofailpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomed.to.fail.pod Email: [email protected]