The Constant: A History of Getting Things Wrong

Napoleon is dead, the cry went out. But he wasn't.Want a month trial of Shopify for just a dollar? Grab it here!Check out: indeed.com/theconstant now to start hiringVisit our Patreon here. You too can get ad-free, early episodes, starting now!​​BUY OUR MERCH, YOU FILTHY ANIMALS!The Constant is part of the Airwave Media podcast network.​​​​Interested in advertising on The Constant? Email sales@advertisecast.com to get on board! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exploring astrology rivalry and a mysterious prediction in 1708 London, the podcast delves into the origin of the term 'canard' and its misleading story. It also discusses job matching services by Indeed and the art of literary hoaxes, including famous examples like Benjamin Franklin's fake article. Additionally, it explores the fashion influence between the US and England, leading to the term 'Knickers'.

Two classic Constant episodes, re-edited, re-recorded and re-produced. "People this Isle" and "Do Good, Carefully."Want a month trial of Shopify for just a dollar? Grab it here!Check out: indeed.com/theconstant now to start hiringVisit our Patreon here. You too can get ad-free, early episodes, starting now!​​BUY OUR MERCH, YOU FILTHY ANIMALS!The Constant is part of the Airwave Media podcast network.​​​​Interested in advertising on The Constant? Email sales@advertisecast.com to get on board! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many men tried to claim the invention of anesthesia as their own. It didn't work out well for any of them.Check out: indeed.com/theconstant now to start hiringVisit our Patreon here. You too can get ad-free, early episodes, starting now!​​BUY OUR MERCH, YOU FILTHY ANIMALS!The Constant is part of the Airwave Media podcast network.​​​​Interested in advertising on The Constant? Email sales@advertisecast.com to get on board! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does every wild west shootout in every movie you've ever seen have to do with the history of anesthesia? You'll find out in the cold open! Then, stick around for the rest.Check out: indeed.com/theconstant now to start hiringVisit our Patreon here. You too can get ad-free, early episodes, starting now!​​BUY OUR MERCH, YOU FILTHY ANIMALS!The Constant is part of the Airwave Media podcast network.​​​​Interested in advertising on The Constant? Email sales@advertisecast.com to get on board! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The war between humanity and its oldest, archest of enemies: pain.Get 50% off by navigating to factormeals.com/constant50Check out: indeed.com/theconstant now to start hiringVisit our Patreon here. You too can get ad-free, early episodes, starting now!​​BUY OUR MERCH, YOU FILTHY ANIMALS!The Constant is part of the Airwave Media podcast network.​​​​Interested in advertising on The Constant? Email sales@advertisecast.com to get on board! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exploring the life of the beautiful but destructive Athenian, Alcibiades, his complex relationship with Socrates, cunning political maneuvers, the disastrous Sicilian expedition, and his paradoxical role in Athenian politics. The podcast also delves into ethical reflections, historical parallels, and humorous mythological musings.

Delve into bizarre birth myths, starting with a 17th-century court case where a woman's dream was accepted as evidence of conception. Meet John Hill, the 18th-century provocateur who penned a spoof letter claiming virgin births were possible; his satirical experiments raised eyebrows about scientific credulity. Explore Civil War-era hoaxes like the infamous bullet-to-uterus legend. Discover how these outrageous tales have influenced medicine and popular culture, leaving a legacy of absurdity about where babies really come from.

We're remaking one of the all-time classic Constant episodes, this time with decent audio!Check out: indeed.com/theconstant now to start hiringVisit our Patreon here. You too can get ad-free, early episodes, starting now!​​BUY OUR MERCH, YOU FILTHY ANIMALS!The Constant is part of the Airwave Media podcast network.​​​​Interested in advertising on The Constant? Email sales@advertisecast.com to get on board! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did a woman secretly manage to become pope, only to be revealed by a badly mistimed labor in the streets of Rome? Probably not! But it's gonna be fun figuring it out for sure!Visit greenchef.com/60constant and use code 60constant to get 60% off and 20% off your first two months.Visit our Patreon here. You too can get ad-free, early episodes, starting now!​​BUY OUR MERCH, YOU FILTHY ANIMALS!The Constant is part of the Airwave Media podcast network.​​​​Interested in advertising on The Constant? Email sales@advertisecast.com to get on board! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices