In which guest host Trey tells the story of Dmitry I of Russia and the various people who impersonated him in an effort to claim the Russian throne, Phil takes the rare opportunity to make a movie reference, and we reinforce the idea that politics really haven't changed much over time.

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In which Phil tells the story of Tarrare, a showman and the worst spy of the French Revolution with a disgusting talent, guest host Trey describes his dream European vacation, and we express some sympathy for the humble house cat (and how they were treated by 18th century French doctors).

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In which guest host Tony tells the story of Martha Gellhorn, the only woman at D-Day and her nearly 70 years covering global conflicts, Phil talks about the importance of seizing opportunity, and we have our first every bird interruption on the podcast.

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