#096: Never Steal A Fireman's Hat

The Shallow End

John Elliott and Lindsay Schnebly

History, Society & Culture, Comedy

4.8 • 602 Ratings

🗓️ 3 April 2024

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Summary

Dive into the depths of absurdity with hosts Schnebly and Toth on this week's episode of The Shallow End! Join us as we explore the wild world of insurance fraud and uncover some of the most ridiculous schemes ever attempted. You won't believe the lengths some people will go to for a payout, from faked accidents to outlandish claims. But that's not all! In a twist of fate, we'll also share the story of a man who traded in his ordinary life for a firefighter's uniform. Discover how one individual's journey from ordinary citizen to first responder landed him in jail. Tune in for laughter and astonishment as we navigate the murky waters of insurance fraud and celebrate the extraordinary acts of everyday heroes. Don't miss out on this episode of The Shallow End! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hey Harry.
0:00.7	Hello mate.
0:01.5	Got any tips for the football?
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0:30.2	What does Sputnik have to do with student loans?
0:33.1	How did a set of trembling hands end the Soviet Union?
0:37.1	How did inflation kill moon bases?
0:39.7	And how did a former president decide to run for a second non-consecutive term?
0:44.7	These are among the topics we deal with on the My History Can Beat Up Your Politics Podcast.
0:49.2	We tell stories of history that relate to today's news events.
0:54.0	Give a listen. My history could beat up your
0:56.3	politics wherever you get podcasts. It began long ago. Two young boys in an American town
1:04.0	riding their bikes to school and Little League practice. Over the years, the boys became fast
1:10.2	friends, united in their love for stories where things
1:13.6	would go horribly wrong.
1:16.6	Pour yourself a strong beverage and buckle up.
1:20.6	You're in the shallow end with Schnebly and Toff.
1:23.6	J.G., before we start, I have a little quiz, a little pop quiz for you.
1:28.5	It's an audio pop quiz.
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