192 episodes

Forgotten history, bizarre tales & facts that seem too strange to be true! Host Michael Kent asks listeners to tell him something strange, bizarre or surprising that they‘ve recently learned and he gets to the bottom of it! Every episode ends by playing a gameshow-style quiz game with a celebrity guest. Part of the WCBE Podcast Experience.

The Internet Says it’s True Michael Kent

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    • 4.9 • 69 Ratings

Forgotten history, bizarre tales & facts that seem too strange to be true! Host Michael Kent asks listeners to tell him something strange, bizarre or surprising that they‘ve recently learned and he gets to the bottom of it! Every episode ends by playing a gameshow-style quiz game with a celebrity guest. Part of the WCBE Podcast Experience.

    The World’s Most Dangerous Amusement Park Ride - Rewind

    The World’s Most Dangerous Amusement Park Ride - Rewind

    Originally released April 25th, 2022. Action Park in Vernon, NJ became known as ”Accident Park,” ”Traction Park,” ”Friction Park” and ”Class-Action Park” because of the many injuries, accidents and even deaths that occurred there. One of the most infamous was the legendary ”Cannonball Loop” - a water slide with a loop that was so dangerous, it was shut down almost immediately after it opened. In this episode, we talk about the park, its owner, many of the rides and ”Cannonball Loop.” Then we talk with Emmy-Award Winning comedy writer, Joe Janes!


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    • 42 min
    That’s Not Chicken: The Kentucky Meat Shower - Rewind

    That’s Not Chicken: The Kentucky Meat Shower - Rewind

    Originally released Dec. 19, 2022. We’ve heard the expression ”raining cats and dogs.” We’ve even heard of small fish or frogs occasionally coming down with the rain. But in a tiny town in Kentucky, it once rained MEAT for several minutes. In this episode, we dig into this strange story and try to find out how it all happened. Then we play the quick quiz with Speaker and Comedian, Amma Marfo!



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    • 36 min
    Jailing Political Opponents: Abraham Lincoln and Habeas Corpus - Rewind

    Jailing Political Opponents: Abraham Lincoln and Habeas Corpus - Rewind

    Originally released Nov. 22, 2021. Abraham Lincoln is known as ”The Great Emancipator.” But not many people know that during the Civil War, he jailed as many as 2,000 political opponents without charges or trial. The story in this episode revolves around what happened in Baltimore, Maryland in 1861 and why it led to the Mayor, the Police Chief, the entire City Council and many more being jailed indefinitely in a suspension of the writ of Habeas Corpus. Then we chat with entertainer Brandon Anderson and play the quick quiz!



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    • 32 min
    The Memphis Pyramid and the Crystal Skull - Rewind

    The Memphis Pyramid and the Crystal Skull - Rewind

    Originally released Oct. 17, 2022. When construction workers were on top of the giant pyramid in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, they discovered a small metal box welded to the structure. Inside, they were shocked to find a small crystal skull. The story of how the skull got there has become Memphis Legend. In this episode, we talk about the Crystal Skull of Memphis and then chat with Musician ”Danny Moon” Dan Malone.



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    • 50 min
    Peter the Eagle: The U.S. Mint’s Unofficial Pet Bird

    Peter the Eagle: The U.S. Mint’s Unofficial Pet Bird

    Did you know that several US Coins patterned their Bald Eagle after an actual pet bird that hung around the U.S. Mint? Peter the Eagle was an unofficial employee of the Mint in Philadelphia from 1830-1836 and they immortalized their avian friend. In this episode, we talk about Ben Franklin, the Eagle/Turkey controversy in the decision to honor a ”National Bird,” and then play the quiz game with Comedian Jonathan Burns!



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    • 38 min
    William Rankin: The Man Who Fell Through a Cloud

    William Rankin: The Man Who Fell Through a Cloud

    NEW EPISODE! When he was forced to eject from his F-8 Crusader in 1959, Lt. Col. William Rankin found himself falling through a thunderstorm. To this day, he’s only one of two people to survive a fall through a cumulonimbus thunderstorm. In this episode, we tell the story of Rankin’s harrowing ordeal and then play the quiz game with Comedian Lisa Berry! 



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    • 45 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
69 Ratings

69 Ratings

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It is Great

It’s Great

saintrelic ,

Storytelling at its finest

Michael Kent is quick, witty, and a creative storyteller. You’ll learn, laugh, think, and likely be the most interesting person at parties after listening.

Nikki the death doula ,

Love this podcast!

I love learning about weird and obscure tidbits of history and this show if by far the most entertains way to get my fix! Thanks for a great show!

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