The Midnight Narwhal Podcast: Recent Episodes
James Cottrell Andy Ellis
Combine James Bond, Liam Neeson in Taken, and Rambo and you end up with the man that Chuck Norris wants to be when he grows up. This is the tale of Frank Dux, the man who grew up as a nerd but no one made fun of once he mastered the art of Ninjitsu. He was kicking butt and taking trophies.
The season continues with a tale with too many left turns to count. Step aside Dos Equis man, because Arctic Explorer Peter Freuchen is certainly a contender for the title of "The Most Interesting Man in the World".
The wheels of life keep on turning for Mary Wollstonecraft. We examine her life and ideas during the French Revolution, her super fun relationships, and intense notes. This episode is probably not super great for kids to listen to.
This is the first half of the story of Mary Wollstonecraft. She holds a lot of jobs. Probably shouldn't have been a nurse for so long. Also gasp she thinks and writes!!!
Join James and Andy as they dive into the wild conspiracy of the Bisley Boy. Will the Royal Family come after us for releasing this episode? Only time will tell. Until then, may your ears be blessed!
Join us as we learn all about a man who grabbed his 15 minutes of fame by learning how to become other people. Come with us to All- Star games, The Super Bowl, The Emmys and more as we follow the strange and incredible exploits of Barry Bremen.
The Wizard of Oz is a timeless classic, no doubt about it. But after what definitely wasn't an accidental 4 month long break, James and Andy share stories of the behind the scenes drama and issues that plagued the production of this famous film!
Larry Walters is a man with a dream. If you like balloons, or folding chairs then this might be just what the doctor ordered. If you aren't into either of those things then still listen because I promise there is a lot more than that.
In this episode of The Midnight Narwhal Podcast James steals a story from Andy and details the life of Juan Pujol Garcia, aka Garbo, aka Alarick. The greatest spy for both sides of WW2.
Half Viking, half Russian, this Princess isn't someone to mess with, unless you enjoy boats, baths, and mead. There were no animals, especially birds, hurt in the recording of this episode and this disappoints Olga. Don't disappoint Olga.
James and Andy are back continuing season 4 with the inspiring tale of Wendell Scott, the first black man in NASCAR. Prepare your ears for blessings, this one is a lot of fun!
Kicking off Season 4 with the tale of Margaret Hastings, the Queen of Shangri-La and her daring rescue from the island jungle of New Guinea. Rumor has it there are cannibals and headhunters involved. Don't take my word for it; Just ask the Army and all of the upstanding journalists of the day.
1916 is a wonderful time to go swimming in the ocean, after all you can randomly find Golden Retrievers out there. Sharks are friendly gentle giants of the sea and definitely don't attack humans. However, there is an alarming numbers of swimmers named Charles being attacked by something in the water. Could it be a herd of sea turtles? Mackerel? What we do know is that it is totally isn't a shark. This is the real life story of Jaws. While you might lose your legs we know that your ears will be blessed.
A hush falls over the crowd as the tale of Maurice Flitcroft is told in this episode of The Midnight Narwhal Podcast. May your ears be blessed by this delightfully true story of the worlds best worst golfer!
This is a story about a man who had a dream; a dream to walk backwards around the world. We learn about sawed-off knee pants, the greatest looking glasses the world has ever known, freakish demon legs and Capitol City Murder Jail. Bless your ears and learn about Plennie Wingo and his attempt to do something great.
This is the story of Robert Smalls. He was born a slave. Married a cougar. Was good with a boat. Didn't want to be a slave any more and took matters into his own hands. It's one of the happiest stories that we've told on this podcast so make sure you don't miss getting your ears blessed.
In this inflated size episode of The Midnight Narwhal Podcast, James tells Andy the story of a record breaking disaster in the worst town in the United States: Cleveland. Buckle up, and prepare your ears for blessings!
Here's that link James mentioned in the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0CT8zrw6lw
This is a quick and dirty overview of the MK Ultra program that was directed by the CIA in the 1950's and 1960's. If you like LSD then you'll really enjoy this one. It's wild. It's sad. If we suddenly die it's probably because we talked about this and named names. May your ears be blessed and your drinks be pure.
It's finally a cult one! On this episode you'll hear all about the story of Luc Jouret and his quest to find meaning and purpose in life. He is a healer and cares for people up until he discovers secret societies. Then he's much more into drugging people and taking their money. It's a banger, so strap in and let us bless your hearing holes.
What's better than a New York Times best selling book? One that was on the list twice and didn't even exist the first time it was one the list! Find out about the hilarious true story of Jean Shepherd and his wonderful radio program on this episode of The Midnight Narwhal Podcast! Your ears will definitely be blessed!
This is the story of David Hahn, a totally normal boy who somehow had a girlfriend, and just wanted to have fun with chemistry as he attempted to become an Eagle Scout. This is the science episode where we sound super smart. You're welcome. May your ears be blessed.
Ant Dragoons, PuppyCorns, Space Spiders, Sentient Lamps, Intergalactic War. All these things and more on this episode of the Midnight Narwhal Podcast. If this crazy story doesn't bless your ears then we don't know what will!
This is the thrilling conclusion to the three part series on Hippos for America! We wrap up the story of Fritz Duquesne, The Black Panther. You can also meet Frederick Fredericks, Berthold Szabo, and Fritters! You can hang out with Napoleon's tomb and a dude who thinks he's a train and won't stop listening. You can email us at midnightnarwhalpod@gmail.com, wildfyregang@gmail.com, or discountsharkweek@gmail.com.
Learn more about Fritz Duquesne, the real life Black Panther of the Veld. After listening to this you will want to call your senator and demand the importation of hippos! #hipposforamerica
This is the story of Frederick Burnham and his bizarre dietary habits. Also, the Black Panther shows up and a lot of people die because it's a literal war.
If you're reading this then you've made it to season 3 of The Midnight Narwhal Podcast! Congratulations on accomplishing such a unique task. In this season 3 premier episode James tells the tale of human Soul Patch Jon Peters and his interesting life. May your ears be blessed!
New Year, new episodes! This week James and Andy dive right into discussion regarding the greatest mind of all time, and Andy hears a lot of unsubstantiated rumors regarding many things. May your ears be blessed as you listen to the newest episode of the Midnight Narwhal Podcast!
Rule #1: Stay calm. Rule #2 Don't fall in love with your hijacker. This is the tale of Raffaele Minichiello, a man who doesn't wear pants to church. Also, he's a plane hijacker. It gets wild up in the air but your ears will still be blessed. You're welcome.
This week your ears shall be blessed by the tale of the Great Emu War of the 1920's! You'll never guess how it all pans out. Enjoy!
This is the story of Charles Eugène Bedaux; a pimp, Sandhog, Language Teacher, Industrialist, explorer, and more? He embarks on the most epic glamping trip of all time and he does it all for The Gram. If you're a horse or a truck you don't want to go on a trip with this man. However, alcoholics are more than welcome!
It's a Halloween Episode! Listen with your ear holes as the guys talk about the romantic story of Elena Hoyos and Carl Tanzler. It's got everything you could ever want; space rays, royalty, group jail, tuberculosis, medicinal wine, ghosts, and for some reason Despacito. May your ears be blessed but know that kids should stay far away from this one. Seriously, don't let your kids listen unless you are ready to pay for their therapy. #podcast #halloweenstory #lovestory #ghoststory
Pilot? Doctor? Lawyer? Or what about all 3? Who truly knows? In this episode James and Andy bless your ears with a story of the most prolific con man of the 20th Century. Send us an email at midnightnarwhalpod@gmail.com!
Join the boys as they sail the three seas. Learn about the Walmart of the Oceans, ships with flamethrowers, the best pirate you've never heard of, son-lovers, flower boats, and female empowerment. Mostly you'll learn about Madame Cheng, the Pirate Queen. (she's awesome)
Hey, get with the times! Women can be successful drug dealers too! One woman in fact is the most successful drug dealer in Miami history, and that is the story James and Andy dive into today during this episode of the Midnight Narwhal Podcast! May your ears be blessed and your horizons be enlightened!
Hope you're feeling nostalgic because in this episode of The Midnight Narwhal Podcast the guys bless your ears with a journey down memory lane. This lane leads to a Blue and Yellow sign that every Millennial movie lover knows all too well. Most people think they know why Blockbuster failed, but most people would be wrong. Enjoy!
We tell the story of the WW2 Soldier who took ALL the drugs and got blown up twice. This is the methed up story of the Finnish soldier, Aimo Koivunen.
Luck onions, skydiving, surfing, concentration camps, and more. This is the thrilling conclusion to the epic story of Mad Jack Churchill. He's literally our favorite. Make sure you've listened to part 1 before listening to this.
This is the story of the real Most Interesting Man in the world; Mad Jack Churchill. He knows no fear but is really into hot water bottles.
G'day! This week James and Andy head down under to bless your ears with a supersized episode about the one and only Steve Erwin!
40 containers in the woods and a bear. What could possibly go wrong? This story has it all: passion, love, vengeance killings, patriotism, skydiving, the mafia, and oh yeah, a dusty bear.
This is part 2 of the life and times of David Icke. In this episode we learn that lizards have a strong connection to Saturn and that if you're crazy enough you should just keep writing books.
Do you like turquoise track suits? In this episode we explore the life and times of David Icke, a British footballer, father, broadcaster, and overall not-weird-in-any-way guy. This is part 1 of a 2 part series.
This is a Gouda story about how much processed dairy products the United States Government owns. Spoiler alert, its a lot! You can contact us at midnightnarwhalpod@gmail.com.
Do you easily lose your sense of direction and find yourself hopelessly lost? Good news! You're not alone. Our story this week revolves around the oft lost Alferd Packer and the crazy shenanigans that he gets up to in the Colorado wilderness. (Heads up, this one totally isn't for children.) You can contact us at midnightnarwhalpod@gmail.com
Welp, this week James and Andy discuss Victorian chimney sweeps, and the not so chim chim cheery life that they lead. This episode will simultaneously bless your ears and bum you out. Enjoy! You can contact us at midnightnarwhalpod@gmail.com
This week the boys bless your ears with international intrigue, overly helpful plumbers, national heroes, and some of the story surrounding the most overrated woman in the history of the world. You can contact us at midnightnarwhalpod@gmail.com
Here's the 3rd and final segment of the Birds Aren't Real episode Trilogy. Enjoy it, and pat yourself on the back for completing the series. You can contact us at midnightnarwhalpod@gmail.com
You've heard about the why, now get ready for the how! James continues to expose the truth to Andy about the Birds Aren't Real Theory. You can contact us at midnightnarwhalpod@gmail.com
Put on your tinfoil hats and prepare yourself for episode 1 of a 3 part epic series where James leads Andy down the rabbit hole and reveal to him (and you) to the truth of the Birds Aren't Real Theory. Not only will this episode bless your ears, but it will also open your eyes! You can contact us at midnightnarwhalpod@gmail.com
Hope you brought your walking shoes and then a couple more pairs because you'll use them all as Andy and James continue the epic story of Hugh Glass. You can contact us at midnightnarwhalpod@gmail.com
We decided to tackle the mac-daddy of podcast stories, Hugh Glass and learn more than we ever wanted to about vermillion. This is part 1 of a 2 part series. That's twice the ear-blessing! You can contact us at midnightnarwhalpod@gmail.com
This episode might surprise you, due to its lack of discussion on marsupial venereal-disease and the focus on marathons in the Olympics. Enjoy it with your ears. -J & A You can contact us at midnightnarwhalpod@gmail.com
Andy and James delve into the weirdest small town of all time, Nub City. Just shut up and listen. You can contact us at midnightnarwhalpod@gmail.com
Kid Nation: basically if the Lord of Flies and Survivor had a baby. This has got to be the worst tv show ever made. But those children learned a whole bunch of wonderful life lessons. You can contact us at midnightnarwhalpod@gmail.com
"If the Newsies were there, Crutchie wouldn't stand a chance." This is our first ever episode where we figure out what this whole podcasting thing is about. The boys learn about the Great Molasses Flood of 1919 in Boston. You can contact us at midnightnarwhalpod@gmail.com