Episode 26: Public Restrooms

Episode 26: Public Restrooms

Author: Brian Fischer and Rodrigo Monico-Barros February 21, 2019 Duration: 1:04:22
Whether you do it in an open field, a body of water, in a pot, in the morning or at night, at work or play, in a diaper while sitting in your brother’s bed, or in a litter box and blame it on the cat, everybody poops. From the Ancient Romans to our current public restrooms, we discuss the history of the public restroom, along with the shame some of us feel while doing our duty in public. Should there be any shame doing something we all do, and should there be exclusivity in regard to which bathroom you can use? Join us as Brian retells a horrific Goodwill bathroom experience and Rodrigo talks about El Salvadorian bathroom cockroaches. Listen and get the straight poop on public restrooms!

Ever wondered what would have happened if your favorite movie had a different ending, or if a pivotal sports moment had gone the other way? That's the playground of the Alternative History Podcast, hosted by Brian Fischer and Rodrigo Monico-Barros. This isn't a dry lecture series; it's a lively, often comedic conversation between two friends diving into the pop culture moments, historical footnotes, and societal trends that didn't quite land as intended. Each episode picks apart a topic from movies, music, TV, sports, or books, examining how things could have-or perhaps should have-unfolded differently. The charm of this podcast lies in its genuine, meandering discussions that connect unexpected dots, finding humor and insight in the shared experiences that shape our culture. Listen in for a blend of casual analysis and lighthearted debate, where the goal is less about academic correction and more about celebrating the fascinating, messy stories we all remember. It's a space for reconsidering the past with a smile, one "what if" at a time.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 31

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Episode 10: Thanksgiving Turkey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:54
Every year tens of millions of turkeys make the ultimate sacrifice so you can get 7% off 600 thread count, gunmetal gray bed sheets you've been eying for a while because they are the only ones that match those duvet cove…
Episode 9: The Dark Knight [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:22
The first Batman movie not to use the Batman moniker, The Dark Knight was released on July 18, 2008 to rave reviews, rabid fandom, and world wide riches. To most it was the definitive Batman movie, to Rodrigo and Brian,…
Episode 8: Guns N' Roses' Chinese Democracy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:13
If you had an appetite for destruction in the late 80's, were fond of lies, used your illusion, and got into any spaghetti incidents? in the early 90's, you were most likely a fan of Guns N' Roses. And if you were eagerl…
Episode 7: My So-Called Life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:03
Jordan Catalano and Angela sitting in a tree, K I S S I N G...oh, wait, that's just Brian Krakow in the tree, reading a book with flashlight as any normal, non-creepy teenager would do. My So-Called Life was an hour long…
Episode 6: Clowns [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:02
Halloween is just around the corner, and so is the creepy clown that has been stalking your neighborhood and peeping in your windows! Clowns have been around since the pharaohs needed a good laugh, but are they inherentl…
Episode 5: Waterworld [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:07
In a world...covered completely in water, the last best hope of earth is...Kevin Costner with gills! Waterworld was released on July 28, 1995 after a much publicized production filled with sinking sets, lack of bathrooms…
Episode 4: 1982 Men's Brazil National Soccer Team [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:30
Play beautiful and lose, or play ugly and win. That was the dilemma facing the the 1982 Men's Brazil National Soccer team in the World Cup. They played a fan friendly, entertaining game, but Italy done gone went pragmati…
Episode 3: 1982 Milwaukee Brewers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:01
The 1982 Milwaukee Brewers lost the World Series to the St. Louis Cardinals in a tense seven game series dubbed, "The Suds Series". Rodrigo and Brian examine their home town 1982 Brewers and their post season exploits to…
Episode 2: ...And Justice for All [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:11
Metallica lost the 1989 Grammy for Hard Rock/Metal Performance to...Jethro Tull? Brian and Rod discuss this travesty of musical history and determine if the result should have been different. Brian expresses his fondness…
Episode 1: The Jazz Singer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:34
The first episode! Did you know The Jazz Singer was not nominated for a Best Picture Oscar? Brian and Rodrigo discuss if this was a crime against history. Brian reveals a deep, dark secret and 'splains how a Broadway sho…