Episodes

  • Hetty Green | This Woman Saved J.P. Morgan
    Feb 25 2025
    In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, one woman defied expectations and became one of the wealthiest individuals in the United States. Her name was Hetty Green, but history remembers her by a different title—the Witch of Wall Street. Known for her sharp financial mind, frugality, and ability to turn risky investments into massive gains, she left a lasting impact on Wall Street. Things I Learned Last Night is an educational comedy podcast where best friends Jaron Myers and Tim Stone talk about random topics and have fun all along the way. If you like learning, and laughing a whole lot while you do, then you’ll love TILLN. Watch or listen to this episode today! Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://tilln.com/support Episode link: https://tilln.com/hettygreen Support TILLN & Join The Mailing List: https://linktr.ee/tillnpodcast Watch Ida Wood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkuyHObsYys&ab_channel=ThingsILearnedLastNight Text TILLN to 66866 to become a patron and gain access to ad-free episodes, the exclusive discord, and earn discounts on TILLN Merch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • Bryan Johnson | Can Science Make You Immortal? Maybe, if You're Rich...
    Feb 18 2025
    Bryan Johnson is on a mission to stop aging. He isn't just trying to slow it down—he wants to live forever. His journey includes extreme health routines, strict diets, and even blood transfusions with his own family. Some call him a genius, while others think he's gone too far. But one thing is clear: he is pushing the limits of anti-aging science. Things I Learned Last Night is an educational comedy podcast where best friends Jaron Myers and Tim Stone talk about random topics and have fun all along the way. If you like learning, and laughing a whole lot while you do, then you’ll love TILLN. Watch or listen to this episode today! Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://tilln.com/support Episode link: https://tilln.com/spacecadets Support TILLN & Join The Mailing List: https://linktr.ee/tillnpodcast Watch Count of St Germain: https://youtu.be/G4eySx-tAp0?si=5YJqw9lL9u2xZMP5 Text TILLN to 66866 to become a patron and gain access to ad-free episodes, the exclusive discord, and earn discounts on TILLN Merch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • Space Cadets | Would You Believe You Went to Space? These People Did
    Feb 11 2025
    Imagine stepping onto a plane, believing you're on your way to a top-secret Russian space training camp. You undergo intense astronaut training, compete for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to go to space, and then… you launch into orbit. Or at least, that’s what you think is happening. In 2005, the UK reality TV show Space Cadets pulled off one of the greatest hoaxes in television history. A group of contestants were led to believe they had spent five days in space when, in reality, they never left the ground. Things I Learned Last Night is an educational comedy podcast where best friends Jaron Myers and Tim Stone talk about random topics and have fun all along the way. If you like learning, and laughing a whole lot while you do, then you’ll love TILLN. Watch or listen to this episode today! Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://tilln.com/support Episode link: https://tilln.com/spacecadets Support TILLN & Join The Mailing List: https://linktr.ee/tillnpodcast Watch Boys Alone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GMhPTtaW6A&t=85s&ab_channel=ThingsILearnedLastNight Text TILLN to 66866 to become a patron and gain access to ad-free episodes, the exclusive discord, and earn discounts on TILLN Merch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Kony 2012 | How Kony 2012 Took Over the World – And Fell Apart
    Feb 4 2025
    In 2012, a short film took over the internet. It was called Kony 2012, and its goal was clear: make the world aware of Joseph Kony, the leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA). The campaign was created by Invisible Children, a nonprofit that wanted to stop Kony and his army from kidnapping children in Uganda. The video quickly became one of the most viral in history, reaching over 100 million views in just a few days. Then, just weeks after the video went viral, the movement collapsed. Jason Russell, the filmmaker behind Kony 2012, suffered a public mental health crisis. A video of him breaking down on a California street spread quickly, intensifying media scrutiny. The “Cover the Night” event, meant to be the campaign’s most significant moment, failed. Fewer people participated than expected, and some took the opportunity to vandalize public spaces instead. Things I Learned Last Night is an educational comedy podcast where best friends Jaron Myers and Tim Stone talk about random topics and have fun all along the way. If you like learning, and laughing a whole lot while you do, then you’ll love TILLN. Watch or listen to this episode today! Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://tilln.com/support Episode link: https://tilln.com/kony2012 Support TILLN & Join The Mailing List: https://linktr.ee/tillnpodcast Watch This Man: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zy1IoQKR_KM&t=431s&ab_channel=ThingsILearnedLastNight Text TILLN to 66866 to become a patron and gain access to ad-free episodes, the exclusive discord, and earn discounts on TILLN Merch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Operation Trojan Shield | The FBI Seized 40 Tons of Drugs in Largest Ever Sting
    Jan 28 2025
    Operation Trojan Shield was a joint effort by law enforcement agencies from multiple nations. It targeted organized crime networks using encrypted communication devices like Anon phones. These devices promised secrecy but unknowingly carried a backdoor, allowing authorities to monitor criminal activities in real time. Between 2018 and 2021, law enforcement gathered 27 million messages detailing crimes such as drug trafficking, money laundering, and even murder plots. The scale of this operation was unprecedented, leading to the arrest of over 800 individuals worldwide. Things I Learned Last Night is an educational comedy podcast where best friends Jaron Myers and Tim Stone talk about random topics and have fun all along the way. If you like learning, and laughing a whole lot while you do, then you’ll love TILLN. Watch or listen to this episode today! Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://tilln.com/support Episode link: https://tilln.com/trojanshield Support TILLN & Join The Mailing List: https://linktr.ee/tillnpodcast Watch Eels: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRPlUIIzGXc&t=1498s&ab_channel=ThingsILearnedLastNight Text TILLN to 66866 to become a patron and gain access to ad-free episodes, the exclusive discord, and earn discounts on TILLN Merch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Ken Allen’s Incredible Escapes from the San Diego Zoo
    Jan 21 2025
    Zoos are places where animals are carefully contained, but sometimes, a star breaks all the rules. In the 1980s, the San Diego Zoo was home to an orangutan like no other. His name was Ken Allen, and he wasn't just any orangutan—he was an escape artist, a folk hero, and a lovable mischief-maker. Through his antics, Ken Allen captured hearts and taught zookeepers the true meaning of resourcefulness. Things I Learned Last Night is an educational comedy podcast where best friends Jaron Myers and Tim Stone talk about random topics and have fun all along the way. If you like learning, and laughing a whole lot while you do, then you’ll love TILLN. Watch or listen to this episode today! Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://tilln.com/support Episode link: https://tilln.com/kenallen Support TILLN & Join The Mailing List: https://linktr.ee/tillnpodcast Watch Travis the Chimpanzee: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhAlm1dAhOI&t=4s&ab_channel=ThingsILearnedLastNight Text TILLN to 66866 to become a patron and gain access to ad-free episodes, the exclusive discord, and earn discounts on TILLN Merch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • Berners Street Hoax | The Greatest Prank of the 1800s!
    Jan 14 2025
    The Berners Street Hoax happened in 1810 in London. It all started as a bet between two friends. One claimed he could make everyone in the city talk about one house on Berners Street. To win, he sent out fake invitations and requests to dozens of people. On the set day, chaos took over Berners Street. Tradespeople arrived with deliveries no one had ordered. Doctors and priests came for emergencies that didn’t exist. Thousands of curious onlookers clogged the narrow street, making moving impossible. This hoax disrupted the neighborhood and became a story told for generations. Even today, the Berners Street Hoax is remembered as one of history’s most elaborate pranks. Things I Learned Last Night is an educational comedy podcast where best friends Jaron Myers and Tim Stone talk about random topics and have fun all along the way. If you like learning, and laughing a whole lot while you do, then you’ll love TILLN. Watch or listen to this episode today! Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://tilln.com/support Episode link: https://tilln.com/berners Support TILLN & Join The Mailing List: https://linktr.ee/tillnpodcast Watch Richmond TV Vigilante: https://youtu.be/cJFKycjW0Fw?si=FOtj2B09le0Rc7HX Text TILLN to 66866 to become a patron and gain access to ad-free episodes, the exclusive discord, and earn discounts on TILLN Merch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • The Khamar-Daban Mystery | UNSOLVED: Only One Person Survived This Tragic Hike
    Jan 7 2025
    Six experienced hikers set out to explore the Khamar Daban mountains. 23-year-old Lyudmila Korovina, a seasoned guide, led them. The group was excited to enjoy the breathtaking views and test their skills. However, their adventure took a deadly turn. While on the trail, something bizarre occurred. Witness accounts suggest the hikers began acting strangely. Some were seen convulsing and collapsing. Others appeared to be bleeding from their mouths. Within hours, all but one of the group members had tragically passed away. Things I Learned Last Night is an educational comedy podcast where best friends Jaron Myers and Tim Stone talk about random topics and have fun all along the way. If you like learning, and laughing a whole lot while you do, then you’ll love TILLN. Watch or listen to this episode today! Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://tilln.com/support Episode link: https://tilln.com/khamardaban Support TILLN & Join The Mailing List: https://linktr.ee/tillnpodcast Watch Dyatlov Pass: https://youtu.be/aTs20fMc3ec?si=by2fc6SGx1LLyC8- Text TILLN to 66866 to become a patron and gain access to ad-free episodes, the exclusive discord, and earn discounts on TILLN Merch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr