From the Desk of Glen
A Less Dignified Look at the Events and People Who Have Shaped Our World
Dan & Glen
Show overview
From the Desk of Glen has been publishing since 2016, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 100 episodes. That works out to roughly 90 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 25 min and 1h 11m — with run-times ranging widely across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a Society & Culture show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 7.4 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2017, with 59 episodes published. Published by Dan & Glen.
From the publisher
From the Desk of Glen is a podcast by Glen Gibbs, formerly of The Lesser Bonapartes.
Latest Episodes
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Transcontinental Railroad III: California, Here We Go!
The Transcontinental Railroad II - Call of the West
Gunnison never had a chance. They didn't want him to touch their stuff...
The Transcontinental Railroad I - I'm Going Southbound
On this episode Glen discusses the joy and the sadness of light rail.
Waco Finale
Glen is sick! But he still has some final thoughts on Waco and some info on the new series and Patreon! Catch it!
Waco Six: You Suckers Ain't Gettin' Nothin'
On this episode Glen ponders the reality of being promised that you "Shall Inherit the Earth."
Waco Six: You Suckers Ain't Gettin' Nothin'
On this episode Glen ponders the reality of being promised that you "Shall Inherit the Earth."
Waco 5
We continue with the Waco, Texas series on the Branch Davidians! Glen reads some fascinating conversation transcripts and welcomes you to sit with him - at the desk of Glen!
Waco series, part 4
As we continue with the series, Glen asks some hard hitting questions, like - Why do we have organised religion? Why are some people happy when they hear the word "Apocalypse"? And who impregnated the 90 year old lady?
Waco series: part 3
We continue our Waco series on the Branch Davidians. Here's what happens when a whole town can't keep their mouths shut.
Waco Series 2 : Allegations and Scares
We continue our newest series on Waco, Texas and the Branch Davidians! This time - satanic panic and deprogramming, among the general mystery and darkness of religious sects and branches.
Branch Davidians
Welcome to the desk of Glen! We have a wild bouquet of goodies in this episode, including peeing in the sink, breaking the Seven Seals and raising the Army of God, and a battle of necromancers. Yes, indeed! Give it a listen and let us know what you think!
Beer O' Clock!
Welcome back to the desk of Glen! This time we grab a pint and ponder on the value and implications of being right and what that meant for the survivors of the Standoff as we end our Ruby Ridge series! Bottoms up!
Ruby Ridge pt. V: Ruby Anatomy
Howdy, folks! In this episode of the Standoff Series we delve deeper into the tragic events from 1992 with some medical twists and hush hush details from the police side of view.
Ruby Ridge IV: They can shoot you
And they shot Vicky Weaver. That and more in tonight s Desk of Glen at 5!
Standoff Series: Ruby Ridge pt. III
Spoiler alert: The dog Dies.
Standoff Series: Ruby Ridge pt. II
Ladies and Gentlemen, we're back with the Standoff Series! This time Glen reaches his inner old man and is nostalgic about the 80s and ninja weapons. Meanwhile, he opens up the timeline of the Ruby Ridge events that lead to the Standoff. What do you think about sawed off shotguns?
Ep 9Standoff Series: Ruby Ridge pt. I
Hey there, folks! Loneliness is a very special place - - and it can make you do crazy things. This episode starts a new series From the Desk of Glen where Glen looks at the Standoff at Ruby Ridge and the events surrounding it.
S1 Ep 8Battle of Marathon IV: Finale
Today on the Desk of Glen we have the finale of the Battle of Marathon series where Glen talks nasty gamer kids and bronze sculptures - all in one lovely bundle! Tune in next time for a new series! Hint: Ruby
The Battle of Marathon III (Light) - Kimmy, Kimmy, Kimmy
On THIS episode of "From the Desk of Glen", Glen discusses the inherit contradictions between heroic narratives. And also one really wild night...
Marathon Two : Run Pheidippides, Run!
How's it goin', guys and gals! This time Daddy Glen brings you some goodies from his desk , including food allergies, Spartans and "good Greek values" that we all need in our abiding citizen lives! Don't forget to find us everywhere and stay tuned for new B O N U S episodes on current events and some new co-hosts!