BOO! Happy Halloween all! We are episode 138(Yes, I love the Misfits) The Troika is back this week with a Deep Dive Into Demons(album title rights reserved.) WE begin with some of the older of the bunch, the Judaic. We also discuss Disney-scooter morality, Sonny Bono, Vlade Divac and more, enjoy!

This week we talk a bout the original hater, Philip J. Klass, a true pioneer in putting the UFO people in their place, sometimes? Anyway, we also discuss girth, scatback driving, and Steve goes on a mewling, rambling misunderstanding about crystal radios (that he did not edit, even though he feels bad he wasn't accurate)....enjoy? Enjoy.…

This week the Troika discuss William Miller, a man who failed multiple times at predicting the end of the world, but succeeded wildly in convincing thousands of other people that they too many be able to predict the end of the world - sound familiar? We also discuss Coors Heavy, Ryan only flying first class, and more - enjoy??!!?!?!…

This week the Troika complete their discussion against the notorious Vivian Vance, I mean, J. Edgar Hoover. We also discuss DELCO VALLEY accents yet again, right guard, Pauly Shore, and more...enjoy!

This week we begin a talk about the notorious, the infamous, original head of the FBI - J. Edgar Hoover. We also discuss morons that Ryan works with, slacks, and more, enjoy!

This week we talk about The Public Universal Friend, an American preacher who started their career after a severe illness, near-death experience, and reanimation as a genderless evangelist with a really cool name. Oh, and they also are technically the founder of the first religious movement in America - the "Society of Universal Friends." We also d…

Sorry for the time away - convention season! This week, we discuss Discontinued Olympic Sports. Ah yes, the roar of the crowd as a polo player whacks the ball with a giant mallet. The hush that descends As the tug-of-war between France and Venezuela commences. Enjoy?

This week we're talking the Klondike gold rush and a real varmint gangster, Soapy Smith. We also discuss current events regarding the geriatric executive branch, digging in Tallahassee and more, enjoy!

This week we conclude our longwinded, distracted, foray into the failed Operation Mongoose with an examination of the "Greatest Hits" from the "Hits." We also discuss cigars, Chinese Buick popularity, and more..enjoy!

This week on the Troika we continue our odd cadence of interrupting Steve while he tries to keep relaying the events of Operation Mongoose. Looks like a three part episode is on the horizon, which is good because we haven't even gotten to the good part. We also dig into various other topics that I am too tired to recall, enjoy!…

This week on the Troika we begin to discuss Operation Mongoose, or the baffling series of hijinks pulled against Cuba by the US CIA. We also discuss renaissance fairs, quinceaneras and more, enjoy!

This week we talk about the psychopath of Mongolia, the Bloody Baron, Roman von Ungern-Sternberg. We also discuss steak elitists, Publix prices, and the usual dross. Enjoy!

Music evoking big sunset skies, diners and deserts and featuring Raymond Richards, Chuck Johnson and Cowboy Sadness.Hicksdesign による

This week on the Troika we discuss various theories, personalities and "researchers" who think we were visited by aliens in the ancient past. We also discuss grown up topics like you would find on the exceptionally important website, Quora. Enjoy! (Or find a better podcast, on Quora.)

This week we get into the fun stories about the Templars, like curses and the bloodline of Christ and how they bought ganja. Enjoy! (Now with Discord soundboard)

This week we discuss the Knights Templar, an ancient order of bankers who angered the pope and lost quite a few wars. Wait, no, that's not right. An order of militant catholics who crusaded to find Jesus's lost socks. Wait. Just listen, I guess I will too and I was there! Enjoy!

This week on the Troika we non-sequitur our way through an actual telling of various animal trials of history. And by trials, we mean everything from actual court trials to...oh, that poor elephant. I'm sad now, enjoy.

This week we discuss the German stage/con artist, Adele Spitzeder. We also discuss Bavarian Cream Donuts, what ears do, and Altoona Hotel Pizza, enjoy. Unless you're Neal Degrasse Tyson, then get out of here Neal! Stop stripping my myths bare!

This week brings us the conclusion of our investigation into Malcolm X and his untimely end. We also discuss North Sentinel Island, Shamrock Shakes, we soapbox and more, enjoy?

This week we begin a multi-part episode (we have no idea how many, Steve never tells us head of time, could be two, could be fifty) about Malcolm X, one of the most prominent and vocal figures in the civil rights movement of the United States. We also discuss jail stuff, the other Steve and Ryan bloviate about random topics as usual and more, enjoy…

This episode is all about Tim Smith, formerly of Midlake, and his other projects. The Pills won't help you now with The Chemical Brothers, Grey Tower with Lost Horizons and Herstmonceux in his new band, Harp.Hicksdesign による

This week the Troika discuss the British Psychic researcher and investigator of fraudulent mediums and hucksters, Harry Price. We also discuss Taylor Swift, the other Steve talks way too much for some reason, and more. Enjoy.

This week on the Troika we discuss the assassination of RFK Sr, his assassin Sirhan Sirhan, and comedy central playing the same movie over and over back in the late 90s, early 00's. Enjoy

Welcome back - sorry for the delay of our completely free "three dudes talking" podcast, Ryan apparently has a JOB. This week we discuss The Lufthansa Heist, the criminal operation most notably portrayed in the movie "Goodfellas." We also discuss the lack of USB in 1978, the Mafia weaponizing cancer, and more. Enjoy? Tu capcisci?…

This week we discuss Travis Walton. However, all references are about Travis Walton, in Minecraft, for legal reasons. We also discuss how heavy amphetamine use combined with LSD and lost sleep possibly makes people think they were abducted by aliens and Joey Diaz comes up again. Enjoy.

Merry Holidaytidemas to you and yours. This week we discuss The Christmas Revolution, also known as the Romanian Revolution and the downfall of Nicolae Ceaușescu, a man who was never a good boy for Santa(to put it...lightly.) Enjoy!

My favourite songs from 2023, featuring Lanterns on the Lake, Harp, boygenius, Molly, M83, The Clientele and more. With twenty-one tracks it will keep you busy for almost two hours!Hicksdesign による

This week we conclude our foray into Nikki-baby, we also discuss Hungarian words, dinnertime arguments, seatbelt importance and more, enjoy!

On this week the Troika continue their investigation into Nikita Khruschev. We also discuss McDonalds Big Breakfast techniques, wine distribution at mass in Mass, and so on. Enjoy...

This week we begin our talk about the former premier of the Soviet Union, Nikita Khrushchev. We also discuss strange Pepsi formulations, do a poor job all around of pronouncing Russian last names and more, enjoy!

This week the Troika continue with the ghostly themes and explore The Bell Witch. We also dive into hard Mountain Dew and the leering eyes of public judgement, DMX, and more. Happy Halloween!

BOO! Let's kick off October and talk about ghosts and demons! This week we discuss Ed and Lorraine Warren, who were either extremely good at detecting demons and ghosts, or, charlatans grifting for a buck. It's a thin line between the two, honestly. We also discuss ghost pierogis, frightening Raggedy Ann doll's and more. Enjoy.…

On this week of the Troika we discuss the Luddites, who are much more interesting than our stereotypes of them. We also discuss Andy Rooner, insane medicinal side effects, candlepin bowling and more. Enjoy!!@!@@?

This episode of Troika is in tribute to Brian McBride, one-half of ambient duo Stars of the Lid, who sadly died last month. His music is so important to me, that I couldn't let the opportunity pass to honour his work and memory. I didn't want to spoil this episode with my narration, so just sit back with headphones and enjoy a double-troika selecti…

This week we discuss the Fenian Raids, whereby the Fenian Brotherhood attacked Canada to free Ireland from Britain...or probably not that, but I have trouble paying attention. We also discuss Smashmouth, M1 Garand clip ejections sounds, and the Potato "famine" (read: forced starvation, RIP Sinead.) Enjoy?…

This week on the Troika we conclude the life and times of Salomon August Andrée, a great balloon buffoon. We also discuss allergies and the associated medicines available, Milwaukee's best, and Miss Cleo. Enjoy?!?!?

This week we discuss Salomon August Andrée, a Swedish engineer, physicist, aeronaut and polar explorer who had crazy ideas about balloons and where to take them. We also discuss homing pigeons, being on time, and more. Enjoy?

This week the Troika discuss Williams Adams, a.k.a: Miura Anjin, the first Englishman to reach Japan/possibly the first Weeaboo. We also discuss Erasmus, "figuring," alternatives to starvation on a ship and so much more. Enjoy!

Welcome back, on this week the Troika discuss Financial Prophetic Movements. We also discuss forex, ADHD medications, and so much more. Enjoy.

On this week the Troika finish our foray in UFO Disclosure...for now. We also discuss Bigfoot, Antivenom treatment costs, Bidet's and Texas de Brazil. Enjoy

Songs featuring, or inspired by, BBC Radio 4's Shipping Forecast. Featuring music by Ronald Binge, Tears for Fears, Solomon Grey and The Longest Johns.Hicksdesign による

On this week we begin our foray into UFO Disclosure all while trying to keep Steve awake and alert because, full disclosure, he had a few. We also discuss pothole repair, Rob Schneider's demise, how to do impressions, and Macho Man makes another appearance. Enjoy.

In this episode of the Troika we conclude our dive into movie mogul Jack L. Warner. We also discuss Baja blast, Porky Pig, the fact that most of us would be Tom Brady behind that offensive line, and so on. Enjoy!

To mark two years after my dad passed away, I'm dedicating a double Troika episode all to him. Featuring classical music by Elgar, Mahler, Vaughn Williams and William Walton, but also The Dave Clark Five and Sun Kil Moon. There's also a surprise pop connection with Pete Waterman. The atmosphere is a little melancholy, but not an all out tearjerker.…

Episode 100! This week on the Troika we discuss the infamous film executive Jack L. Warner. We also discuss Ozempic, The Barbarian Brothers vs. the Bash Brothers, Youngstown toughness and more. Enjoy.

This week the Troika discuss German Prisoner's of War in America during WW2. We also delve into driving distance in the US vs. Europe, Tallahassee, Liverwurst and more. Enjoy.

This week the Troika discuss Charles Ponzi, who made a scheme. We also discuss mayonnaise crimes, cash advances and collect calls, enjoy!

Episode #42 is all about The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, with music spanning the Radio and TV series and the movie from 2005. It features music from The Eagles, Paddy Kingsland, Joby Talbot, Marvin the Paranoid Android and Louis Armstrong.Hicksdesign による

This week the Troika discuss Tecumseh, the Native American Shawnee war chief who valiantly resisted the expansion into Native lands. We also discuss San Marzano tomatoes, Midjourney Tecumseh, the fact that there is a McDonalds on every Route 27 (prove me wrong,) and once again, the zergling rush in Starcraft. Enjoy!…

In order to break the seal of the two year Troika hiatus, I've put together a quick episode, simply featuring some new music I'm listening to. Featured in this episode are Site Nonsite (a new music project from Simon Collison), Hamish Hawk and Gareth Quinn Redmond.Hicksdesign による