4Thirty in the Morning

While every young nation has their struggles early, the wars, trials, and tribulations that besieged the United States during it's first century of sovereignty continue to impact the world, even today. On the latest episode of 4Thrity, Ben and Pat hop in the time machine once again and travel back to Antebellum America and the time of the Civil War, exploring some of the forgotten tales and stories of that era, while also discussing the logistics and planning that went into some of the devastating conflicts of the time. The guys also hash out their usual dose of news stories this week, plan out a few future expeditions of their own, and speculate way too much on football in the process. How did a young Union General win the day during the Battle of Gettysburg? Did one non-combatant see the start and end of the American Civil War happen on his own property? How long did the Civil War go on for after Lee's Surrender? Are aliens just demons in disguise? For answers to these questions and many more, give the latest episode of 4Thirty in the Morning a listen!

An ever-present danger, natural disasters have affected the lives of most everyone at some point or another, often having ramifications that alter decades and even centuries' worth of history. On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat ponder a handful of events that our past has to offer with regards to natural disasters, ranging from geological events, to incomprehensibly-large storms, and more. The guys also handle their typical dose of 'odd news' this week, talk a little football, and wander along their usual random tangents that you can only hear here. Did a still-unexplained explosion rattle Siberia with the force of 1,000 atomic bombs in 1908? Could physical proof of the Biblical Great Flood exist within the realm of speculative geology? Did a hurricane at the turn of the 20th century completely reshape America's Gulf Coast? Did an NFL coach manage to miss their entire birthday due to an international game? For answers to these questions and many more, please give the latest episode of 4Thirty in the Morning a listen!

Ranging across several countries, and home to people, plants, animals, and mysteries, beyond count, few places on Earth are home to wonders quite like the Congo River Basin in Africa. On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat bring resident expert on everything Tim along on a riverboat journey down the Congo, exploring all sorts of mysteries from the region, including incredible cultures, legendary creatures, and more. The guys also paddle on about their regular dose of news stories and oddities this week, while also enjoying the random insights and knowledge that only a guest like Tim can provide. Is the Congo really home to relict dinosaur populations? Could uncontacted tribes still thrive in the deep jungles of the region, evading detection even today? Is the Congo really the 'Heart of Darkness'? Did a Chinese robot really beat the humanoid bipedal land-speed record? For answers to these questions and too many more, give the latest episode of 4Thirty in the Morning a listen!

Ruling planet Earth for eons beyond count, dinosaurs continue to fuel the imagination and curiosity of people young and old even today, 65 million years after the last one perished. Ben and Pat are two of those people. On the latest episode of 4Thirty, the guys welcome a very special guest into the studio, local dinosaur expert Hudson. Together, these three amateur paleontologists excavate their way through natural history as they share some astounding facts and compelling theories regarding prehistoric reptilian life, while also covering the usual dose of news, stories, and Sumo updates that you'll only hear here. Exactly how large were velociraptors compared to modern-day animals? Was there a carnivorous dinosaur that outsized even the Tyrannosaurus Rex? Could certain dinosaurs have survived the various, well-known, extinction periods? Is yet another NFL gameday broadcaster in hot water with the law? For answers to these questions, and a Jurassic amount more, please give this extra-special episode of 4Thirty in the Morning a listen!

Cryptozoology is not a new topic for the guys, and, yet, the wild continues to produce enigmatic tales of creatures that baffle observers and defy conventional explanation. On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat traverse once again into the theoretical animal kingdom, this time discussing some not-exactly-confirmed creatures that are supposedly roaming across our world, while also exploring sightings of animals that are known to exist, yet have been seen far beyond their accepted range. As always, the guys deal with their smattering of news stories this week, while updating the world on some sports noise and offering personal speculations on this that only a few people really care about. Could Siberian Tigers be roaming the remote tundra of Alaska? Is the Gobi Desert terrorized by a Mongolian Death Worm? Is Southeast Asia home to a smaller, but much more vicious, version of 'bigfoot'? What is the difference between 'anime' and 'manga'? For answers to these questions, and a cryptozoologial amount more, be sure to give the latest episode of 4Thirty in the Morning a listen!

While reincarnation is not a new topic to Ben and Pat, what do stories of past-lives, or those of the dreamed realities often shared from coma survivors, tell us about spiritual consciousness? On the latest episode of 4Thirty, the guys awaken as they test the limits of the human psyche and try to uncover the the mysteries surrounding our conscious reality. The guys also share their usual dose of funny anecdotes and 'odd news' this week, including an update or two from the world of sports. How did a 20th century British woman's reincarnation conviction lead to breakthroughs in our understanding of Ancient Egypt? Does our understanding of 'time' differ from that of the spiritual realm? Are 'out-of-body' experiences more accepted fact than fiction? Did a current Major League Baseball player recently recreate Jose Canseco's infamous outfield blunder? For answers to these questions and an infinite amount more, give the latest episode of 4Thirty in the Morning a listen!

History is filled with questions and mysteries, and even some of the grandest and most influential civilizations of the ancient world leave behind many more questions than answers. On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat travel back in time once again, this time in search of some of the less-understood peoples to rise and fall in antiquity, from disruptive military powers, to speculative groups only ever referenced to by texts left behind by ancient contemporaries. The guys also handle their regular dose of current events this week, including a follow-up from Belgium's competitive seagull screeching scene, an update on the latest news in Sumo, and yet another feat accomplished by everyone's favorite record breaker. Could the region once home to an ancient Arabian civilization known only to the Sumerians have served as the geographical home of the biblical Garden of Eden? Could a mysterious, island-dwelling, Mediterranean culture really be Plato's 'Atlantis'? Did the Aztecs trace their own history directly back to a group more mysterious than any in the New World? Does radioactivity alter the DNA of living creatures? For answers to these questions and a plethora more, please give the latest episode of 4Thirty in the Morning a listen!

The guys have covered plenty of insane archaeological discoveries and historical artifacts throughout the podcast. While many have been lost to history, are some incredible items still on display today? On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat take a trip to the museum as they curate a discussion on some bewildering collections and display-pieces that even the most ardent docent can't fully describe. The guys also recycle a few old stories this week, revisit a few other topics, and, as always, share plenty of news that listeners might not find anywhere else. Is an ancient frozen mummy the key to understanding humanity millennia ago? Is there a museum in Britain that boasts artifacts so significant to human history that conspiracy theories have emerged? Would you visit a museum dedicated to 'umbrella covers'? Is an old golf tradition becoming a liability to society? For answers to these questions and plenty more, please give the latest episode of 4Thirty in the Morning a listen!

The guys have been scouring the galaxy far and wide for some time in hopes of uncovering definitive proof of extraterrestrials visiting Earth. Could our otherworldly friends have been occupying our mighty seas all along? On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat hop into the submarine as they delve into the nautical tales of unidentified submersible objects, ranging from some recently-declassified incidents, to classic encounters and more. The guys also unload their classic smattering of relevantly-irrelevant news stories this week, all while bantering back and forth about things that nobody else cares about. Could a dolphin named Gerald be the alien's chosen ambassador to humanity? Are the Soo Locks secretly safeguarding an ancient extraterrestrial portal? Could evidence for ancient aliens exist deep under the oceans? What state is at the center of the most recent flap of Bigfoot sightings? For answers to these questions, and 10,000 leagues more, give the latest episode of 4Thirty in the Morning a listen!

Nothing tells the story of the development of human civilization quite as well as the technological advancements that coincide with a great power's rise. But did some ancient groups utilize technology beyond anything we can replicate even today? On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat take a walk back in time once again as they look to unlock the secrets behind ancient technology, from tools, to weapons, to building materials and more. The guys also enlighten listeners on some news stories this week and reminisce on a few past episodes, all while meandering in and out of relevant conversation as only they can do. Did the Ancient Romans boast a concrete mixture stronger than what modern day's sturdiest structures boast? Did the invention of a simple prehistoric tool eventually give humans the edge against the wild beasts roaming the earth before the Ice Age? Is a well-known ancient megalithic structure really the most accurate star map ever created? Who won the latest election for Supreme Leader of North Korea? For answers to these questions and too many more, give our latest episode of 4Thirty in the Morning a listen!