The Elusive History Podcast
Reach on in to the grab bag that is history with us each week as we pull out a new topic and kind of hope for the best. Hosted by Levi Vanschoiack and Lyndsay Burnett. A happily married couple of enthusiasts of history. Join us each Tuesday as we drop a new elusive episode.
The History of Drug Use
In this episode, Levi and Lyndsay go over some of the plants our human ancestors used to partake in, how and why it was used, and asking questions like, wonder who the first person was to try that.
Written by Levi Vanschoiack, music by Levi Vanschoiack, produced by Lyndsay Burnett
Fed Up With People; The History Of Cannibalism
This week, Levi and Lyndsay are accompanied by a guest! A mysterious force has joined the podcast for our episode of a rather dark subject. So buckle up for this week's episode!
Written by Levi Vanschoiack, Music by Levi Vanschoiack, produced by Lyndsay Burnett
The History of Executions part 2
This week, Lyndsay and Levi cover the history of botched executions covering stories where things went wrong.
Written by Levi Vanschoiack, music by Levi Vanschoiack, produced by Lyndsay Burnett
Tonopah & Tidewater; Throwback Episode
This episode, Lyndsay and Levi finish the story of the Tonopah and Tidewater railroad line. Learn what happened in the Nevada desert to get the railroad line to connect finally after years of intense labor in and near Death Valley and what happened to Francis Marion Smith and his T&T railway. Written by Lyndsay Burnett, music by Levi Vanschoiack, produced by Lyndsay Burnett
The History Of Execution
This week, Lyndsay and Levi cover the dark history of execution.
Written by Levi Vanschoiack, music by Levi Vanschoiack, produced by Lyndsay Burnett
Wild West Medicine; Throwback Episode
This week, Levi and Lyndsay cover Wild West Medicine. Ever wonder how people got medical care in the wild west? well, wonder no longer! They cover it in this episode.
Written by Levi Vanschoiack, music by Levi Vanschoiack, produced by Lyndsay Burnett
The History Of Electricity
This week, Lyndsay and Levi cover the history of electricity in a shocking episode.
Written by Lyndsay Burnett, music by Levi Vanschoiack, produced by Lyndsay Burnett
The Tonopah & Tidewater; Throwback Episode
This episode, Lyndsay and Levi cover the Tonopah and Tidewater. A wild story of men who changed the united states by their race to lay down railroad lines in Nevada during the Silver and Gold rush in the early 1900's. Learn about Francis Marion Smith and his rivalry with William A Clark and much more.
Written by Lyndsay Burnett, music by Levi Vanschoiack, produced by Lyndsay Burnett
Complicated Karma Part 3; Throwback Episode
In the last but certainly not least, part 3 of Complicated Karma, Levi and Lyndsay cover the karma from just a little bit ago. Listen to the wild tales of the modern era and the wild ways some people met their fate. Written by Levi Vanschoiack and Lyndsay Burnett, Music by Levi Vanschoiack, produced by Lyndsay Burnett
I Think You Should Leave Part 3
For the third time, Levi and Lyndsay are back covering invasive species that humans have been part of unleashing in areas of the world where those species wreck and devastate the local wildlife. Including, but not limited to, Boa constrictors, Nile crocodiles, Brown snakes and cats!
Written by Levi Vanschoiack, music by Levi Vanschoiack and produced by Lyndsay Burnett
Complicated Karma Part 2; Throwback Episode
In part 2 of Complicated Karma, this week Levi and Lyndsay cover complicated Karma throughout history. after covering the stories from hundreds of years ago, they cover stuff a little closer to the here and now.
Written by Levi Vanschoiack and Lyndsay Burnett, Music by Levi Vanschoiack, produced by Lyndsay Burnett
The Johnstown Flood Part 2
This week Levi shares the tragic and terrifying conclusion of the story of the Johnstown flood of 1889 to Destiny Shojanezhad and Lyndsay.
Written by Levi Vanschoiack, Music by Levi Vanschoiack, produced by Lyndsay Burnett
Complicated Karma part 1; Throwback episode
This week Levi and Lyndsay cover complicated Karma throughout history. Human life is fragile and accident prone. Some of these stories are wild! So buckle in!
Written by Levi Vanschoiack and Lyndsay Burnett, Music by Levi Vanschoiack, produced by Lyndsay Burnett
The Johnstown Flood pt. 1
This week, Levi and Lyndsay are joined again by our guest Destiny Shojanezhad where we go over the history of the Johnstown flood. American's deadliest flash flood. In part one Levi explains the set up of the series of events that lead up to the disastrous flood.
Written by Levi Vanschoiack, music by Levi Vanschoiack and produced by Lyndsay Burnett
The History Of "Phossy Jaw" AKA The Match Stick Girls
This week, Levi share the history of Phossy Jaw also known as the match stick girls with us. Buckle up because this is a dark ride! Learn how the match stick girls were affected by the match stick products they helped make in the 19th century.
Written by Levi Vanschoiack, Music by Levi Vanschoiack, produced by Lyndsay Burnett
The History Of Weather Manipulation; Throwback Episode
Levi and Lyndsay cover the history of weather manipulation. Has it been around for a while? Have they been using it on us? Find out in this weeks episode of Elusive History Podcast.
Written by Levi Vanschoiack, music by Levi Vanschoiack, Produced by Lyndsay Burnett
The History Of Gynecology
This week, Lyndsay and Levi have there very first guest on the show to cover the history of Gynecology. Destiny Shojanezhad help us to cover the long and scary history of women's medicine and she shares some of her experiences working in an OBGYN office with us to show how far we have come in our understanding of medicine.
Written by Lyndsay Burnett, music by Levi Vanschoiack, produced by Lyndsay Burnett
You Have The Right To Remain Confused; Throwback Episode
This week, Lyndsay and Levi cover some of the crazy laws on the books here in the united states. Written by Levi Vanschoiack and Lyndsay Burnett, music by Levi Vanschoiack, produced by Lyndsay Burnett
The History Of The Word FUCK ( And Other Words)
This week, Levi educates us on the history of the word fuck and other cuss words. Find out how long its been thrown around in our vocabulary.
Written by Levi Vanschoiack, Music by Levi Vanschoiack, Produced by Lyndsay Burnett
The Fast And Injurious; Throwback Episode
Based in lovely Las Vegas Nevada, Levi Vanschoiack and Lyndsay Burnett cover the subject of luxury rental cars in Las Vegas and the harm it can cause when people mix the desire to go fast, with the limited knowledge of how to drive one of the high octane vehicles in a crowded city. Written by Lyndsay Burnett and Levi Vanschoiack, Music by Levi Vanschoiack, Produced by Lyndsay Burnett
Living La Vida Caca; The History Of Sewers
This week, Levi and Lyndsay cover the history of sewers. How long have they been a thing? What other options were there in history to handle our daily poos? Find out in this weeks episode!
Written by Levi Vanschoiack, Music by Levi Vanschoiack, Produced by Lyndsay Burnett
It's Like Bad Medicine
This week, Lyndsay and Levi cover bad medicine through out history, While there was so many stories to choose from, This week they decided to pick the worst they could find to share the stories with you. As well as sharing some of their own experience working in the medical field.
Written by Lyndsay Burnett, Music by Levi Vanschoiack and produced by Lyndsay Burnett
Throwback Episode; The Hidden Dangers Or Toilet Paper pt.3
In this last, and certainly most plush ply of all, Levi and Lyndsay cover ply three the history of toilet paper. what are some of the dangers we should be aware of and the things we can do to avoid consuming at a catastrophic level. Written by Levi Vanschoiack, Music by Levi Vanschoiack, Produced by Lyndsay Burnett
A Time To Chill; The History Of Air Conditioning
This week Levi and Lyndsay cover the history of air conditioning. How long its been a thing and the current climate crisis that is increasing the global temperatures to unbearable heights.
Written by Levi Vanschoiack, music by Levi Vanschoiack, produced by Lyndsay Burnett
Throwback Episode; The Hidden Dangers Of Toilet Paper pt.2
On this episode of the hidden dangers of toilet paper, Levi and Lyndsay cover the history of toilet paper. How is it processed and why does that process effect every living creature on this planet? Listen in to find out! Written by Levi Vanschoiack, Music by Levi Vanschoiack, Produced by Lyndsay Burnett
Aqua Tofana
This week, Lyndsay and Levi will be covering the history of Aqua Tofana. how it started and how it ended! Buckle up for the renascence era version of a "flawless lawyer alternative"! Until they got caught.
Written by Lyndsay Burnett, music by Levi Vanschoiack and produced by Lyndsay Burnett
Throwback Episode; The Hidden Dangers Of Toilet Paper pt.1
This week, Lyndsay and Levi cover the history of toilet paper in ply one of this three ply saga. Learn how the craze started and how it became America's preferred personal method of water closet clean-up. Written by Lyndsay Burnett and Levi Vanschoiack, Music by Levi Vanschoiack, Produced by Lyndsay Burnett
I Bought The Sherriff
This week, Levi and Lyndsay cover the history of police. How long they have been the entity we know today and how they came to be a thing.
Written by Levi Vanschoiack, Music by Levi Vanschoiack, produced by Lyndsay Burnett
Food That Kills, But Not The Way You Think: Throwback
This week, Levi Vanschoiack and Lyndsay Burnett as they cover historical food that kills you, but not in the ways you think! Like molasses, flour, bread, and beer. Written by Levi Vanschoiack, Music by Levi Vanschoiack, Produced by Lyndsay Burnett
Agent Orange pt. 2: Throwback episode
Join Levi and Lyndsay as they cover part 2 of the history of agent orange. Written by Levi Vanschoiack, Music by Levi Vanschoiack, Produced by Lyndsay Burnett
Here Comes The BOOM : Historic Fireworks Catastrophes
This week, in honor of the forth of July and Americans love of fireworks, Levi and Lyndsay cover a few of the MANY firework catastrophes in history. Keep a close watch on your hot dog holders and keep a fire extinguisher ready!
Written by Levi Vanschoiack, music by Levi Vanschoiack, produced by Lyndsay Burnett
Agent Orange pt. 1: Throwback Episode
This week, Levi covers the history of agent orange and his lived experience with secondary agent orange effects. Written by Levi Vanschoiack, Music by Levi Vanschoiack, Produced by Lyndsay Burnett
Sweet Treats Are Made Of These
This week, Levi and Lyndsay cover the history of sugar. How long has it been here? What effects has sugar had on our modern world? Tune in this week to find out!
Remote Viewing: Throwback Episode
Join Lyndsay and Levi on this wild episode on the history of remote viewing. Written by Lyndsay Burnett, Music by Levi Vanschoiack, Produced by Lyndsay Burnett
A Discussion On Happiness
This week, Levi and Lyndsay cover happiness. The most elusive topic yet! Join us as we discuss happiness. What is it? Why are we always chasing it? and why is the rum always gone?
Witten by Levi Vanschoiack, Music by Levi Vanschoiack. edited and produced by Lyndsay Burnett
Don't Go Chasing Waterfalls
This week, Lyndsay and Levi cover polluted water and some of the current known 324 chemicals that exist in our municipal water systems in the United States as well as some of the polluters that have effected our ground water. Buckle up because this week is a bumpy ride!
Written by Lyndsay Burnett, Music by Levi Vanschoiack, Edited by Lyndsay Burnett
Uncontacted Tribes Pt 2: Throwback Episode
This week Levi and Lyndsay cover the history of uncontacted tribes and a few of the stories where people made contact with those who wish not to be contacted. Written by Levi Vanschoiack, Music by Levi Vanschoiack, Produced by Lyndsay Burnett
C.R.E.A.M.: The Currency Episode
This week, Levi takes us through the history of currency. Currency has been in the lexicon of human history for ages and there has been more means than metal and paper to trade goods and services.
Written by Levi Vanschoiack, music by Levi Vanschoiack, edited by Lyndsay Burnett.
Uncontacted Tribes Pt 1: Throwback Episode
This week's throwback episode Levi and Lyndsay cover the history of uncontacted tribes and a few of the stories where people made contact with those who wish not to be contacted. Written by Levi Vanschoiack, Music by Levi Vanschoiack, Produced by Lyndsay Burnett
Cant Touch This: Previously Sacred, Now Commonplace Pt2
In this episode, Lyndsay and Levi cover the previously sacred, now commonplace items of Paper and Gunpowder. Starting from the creation to the distribution of these extremely important products to human expansion.
