From the Desk of Glen
100 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 189 ratingsFrom the Desk of Glen is a podcast by Glen Gibbs, formerly of The Lesser Bonapartes.
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Episodes
Transcontinental Railroad III: California, Here We Go!
December 30, 2018 19:53 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBThe Transcontinental Railroad II - Call of the West
December 20, 2018 21:15 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBGunnison never had a chance. They didn't want him to touch their stuff...
The Transcontinental Railroad I - I'm Going Southbound
December 09, 2018 22:19 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBOn this episode Glen discusses the joy and the sadness of light rail.
Waco Finale
December 02, 2018 21:58 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBGlen is sick! But he still has some final thoughts on Waco and some info on the new series and Patreon! Catch it!
Waco Six: You Suckers Ain't Gettin' Nothin'
November 25, 2018 19:31On this episode Glen ponders the reality of being promised that you "Shall Inherit the Earth."
Waco Six: You Suckers Ain't Gettin' Nothin'
November 25, 2018 19:31On this episode Glen ponders the reality of being promised that you "Shall Inherit the Earth."
Waco 5
November 22, 2018 12:47 - 24 minutes - 56 MBWe continue with the Waco, Texas series on the Branch Davidians! Glen reads some fascinating conversation transcripts and welcomes you to sit with him - at the desk of Glen!
Waco series, part 4
November 15, 2018 21:12 - 17 minutes - 39.1 MBAs we continue with the series, Glen asks some hard hitting questions, like - Why do we have organised religion? Why are some people happy when they hear the word "Apocalypse"? And who impregnated the 90 year old lady?
Waco series: part 3
November 15, 2018 17:34 - 20 minutes - 46.5 MBWe continue our Waco series on the Branch Davidians. Here's what happens when a whole town can't keep their mouths shut.
Waco Series 2 : Allegations and Scares
October 22, 2018 11:09 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBWe continue our newest series on Waco, Texas and the Branch Davidians! This time - satanic panic and deprogramming, among the general mystery and darkness of religious sects and branches.
Branch Davidians
October 17, 2018 13:55 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBWelcome to the desk of Glen! We have a wild bouquet of goodies in this episode, including peeing in the sink, breaking the Seven Seals and raising the Army of God, and a battle of necromancers. Yes, indeed! Give it a listen and let us know what you think!
Beer O' Clock!
October 08, 2018 12:16 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBWelcome back to the desk of Glen! This time we grab a pint and ponder on the value and implications of being right and what that meant for the survivors of the Standoff as we end our Ruby Ridge series! Bottoms up!
Ruby Ridge pt. V: Ruby Anatomy
October 01, 2018 16:28 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBHowdy, folks! In this episode of the Standoff Series we delve deeper into the tragic events from 1992 with some medical twists and hush hush details from the police side of view.
Ruby Ridge IV: They can shoot you
September 24, 2018 18:53 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBAnd they shot Vicky Weaver. That and more in tonight s Desk of Glen at 5!
Standoff Series: Ruby Ridge pt. III
September 10, 2018 19:23 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBSpoiler alert: The dog Dies.
Standoff Series: Ruby Ridge pt. II
September 04, 2018 12:42 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBLadies and Gentlemen, we're back with the Standoff Series! This time Glen reaches his inner old man and is nostalgic about the 80s and ninja weapons. Meanwhile, he opens up the timeline of the Ruby Ridge events that lead to the Standoff. What do you think about sawed off shotguns?
Standoff Series: Ruby Ridge pt. I
August 26, 2018 08:43 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBHey there, folks! Loneliness is a very special place - - and it can make you do crazy things. This episode starts a new series From the Desk of Glen where Glen looks at the Standoff at Ruby Ridge and the events surrounding it.
Battle of Marathon IV: Finale
August 23, 2018 12:05 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBToday on the Desk of Glen we have the finale of the Battle of Marathon series where Glen talks nasty gamer kids and bronze sculptures - all in one lovely bundle! Tune in next time for a new series! Hint: Ruby
The Battle of Marathon III (Light) - Kimmy, Kimmy, Kimmy
August 16, 2018 20:34 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBOn THIS episode of "From the Desk of Glen", Glen discusses the inherit contradictions between heroic narratives. And also one really wild night...
Marathon Two : Run Pheidippides, Run!
August 06, 2018 12:02 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBHow's it goin', guys and gals! This time Daddy Glen brings you some goodies from his desk , including food allergies, Spartans and "good Greek values" that we all need in our abiding citizen lives! Don't forget to find us everywhere and stay tuned for new B O N U S episodes on current events and some new co-hosts!
The Battle of Marathon Part I
July 30, 2018 21:37 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBGreetings and salutations, listeners! Today the Desk of Glen has an assortment of fine trinkets for you as we dive into a new series about the Battle of Marathon: How do people get old? Why did Herodotus make his stories so colorful and heroic? And what's up with Marathon anyway? These questions and more in this episode! Enjoy!
The Man Cave
July 18, 2018 20:30 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBOn this episode Glen discusses how the Man Cave enthusiast is not so different from the fleeing Nazi. Trust us. It makes sense...
Smiling Custodians
July 09, 2018 06:20 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBWelcome back to the Desk of Glen and the fourth part in the Nazi series! This time we tackle tiresome football coaches, eating bowls of blueberries and smiling custodians at Auschwitz. Join us!
Nazi Jokes
July 02, 2018 07:36 - 22 minutes - 21 MBWhat's up, folks, and welcome back to the Desk of Glen! Keeping up with the Nazis , let him take you down Freedom of Speech lane to ask but not always answer some important questions: What do we joke about? What can we make fun of? And, most importantly, why can't we joke about nazis?? Three cheers to policing humor! Just kidding.
Rock' Nazi' Roll
June 25, 2018 05:12 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBWith the strum of a guitar and the kick of the bass drum, do you ever think the characters Rock'n'Rollers play are reflective of reality? Does it take much to become the hero or the villain while finding your freedom in music? Glen's gears are turning as he dives into teenage years, musical liberation and becoming Hitler. Yes, we swear the nazis are relevant.
From the Desk of Glen: Who Makes the Nazis?
June 17, 2018 23:20 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBA preview of the new series!
From the Desk of Glen: The Final Prom
June 03, 2018 22:47 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBGlen discusses the future of the show.
A History of Deformity III - Early Modern!
March 31, 2018 19:53 - 1 hour - 65 MBOn this episode Glen and Bry take a look at disability and deformity from the time of Qing China and William Shakespeare!
A History of Deformity II - Medieval Times!
March 24, 2018 20:45 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBThis week Glen & Bry discuss attitudes and beliefs surround disability and deformity from a Western, Eastern, and Norse perspective! As always, brought to you by Audiohole!
A History of Deformity I - The Ancient World
March 17, 2018 19:41 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBThis week Bry and Glen begin a NEW SERIES! This time it's something a little different; They're looking at the historical, cultural, and medical evolution of attitude toward people with physical deformities or disabilities starting with the ancient world! Bake those tablets!
Sealand: Underneath the Water
March 10, 2018 15:02 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBOn this exciting one-off, Bry & Glen discuss that kookiest of micro-nations, SEALAND!
The Norwegian Occupation II - Norway? WAY!
March 03, 2018 17:57 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBOn this, the exciting conclusion to the Norwegian Occupation Twofer, Bry & Glen discuss the German Blitzkrieg of Norway and the subsequent occupation, and lionization, of The Norwegian King! It's two for the price of one!
The Norwegian Campaign I - Noregs Vaapen
February 17, 2018 20:22 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBOn this episode Glen and Bry discuss the table-setting for the German occupation of Norway during WWII! Spot the black metal references!
Goody, Goody Dumb-Shoes!
February 10, 2018 18:24 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBOn this Wintry One-off Bry and Glen discuss their favorite stupid shoes throughout the ages!
From the Desk of Glen - Where Did Everybody Go?
February 09, 2018 01:10 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBThe Jesuits in Japan IV - Free to be You & Meiji
February 03, 2018 18:20 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBOn this episode Bry and Glen wrap up their series on The Jesuits in Japan and detail how it all just kind of faded away...
The Jesuits in Japan III - Captain EDO
January 27, 2018 18:25 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBOn this episode David and Glen discuss the early martyrdom of Christians in Japan as well as the beginning of the Tokugawa Shogunate!
The Jesuits in Japan II - Kirisuto, Wayward Son
January 20, 2018 20:49 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBOn this episode Bry and Glen discuss the "Warring States" period of Japan and the concurrent spread of Christianity! *Note The episode has audio problems. Thank you for being patient while we sort out the fallout of the Computapocolypse earlier this month!
The Jesuits in Japan I - The Ko-Kami Code
January 14, 2018 18:26 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBWE'RE BACK! This week Bry and Glen begin a new series discussing the influence of Jesuit missionaries in Japan! Now with fewer technical difficulties!
The Bry Takeover!
December 31, 2017 19:48 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBThis week Bry and David dive in to their favorite underrated historical figures!
The Khalistan Movenment VI - Diaspora, My Darling
December 23, 2017 17:43 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBOn this, The Finale (?) of our series on the Khalistan Movement, Bry and Glen discuss the events that lead to the end (?) of the movement in terms of mainstream acceptance.
The Khalistan Movement V - Operation Blue Star
December 16, 2017 17:08 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBOn this episode Bry and Glen discuss the darkest era for the people of Pakistan and India.
The Khalistan Movement IV - Radcliffe, Eraser
December 09, 2017 18:32 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBOn this episode Bry and Glen discuss one of the biggest, least-talked about tragedies of the 20th Century: The Partition of India.
The Khalistan Movement III - The Great British Mistake
December 02, 2017 18:37 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBOn this episode Bry and Glen discuss a turning point in Sikh politics in the British Raj.
The Khalistan Movement II - Singhin' in the Reign
November 25, 2017 18:50 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBThis Week Bry and Glen Discuss the all-too brief existence of the Sikh Empire!
The Khalistan Movement I - Mettle, Guru
November 18, 2017 18:11 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBTHE NEW SERIES IS HERE. On this episode Bry and Glen discuss the origins of the Sikh religion and the lives of the ten gurus!
Boner Pajama Party! - Demons
November 11, 2017 19:50 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBThis week Bry and Glen don their sexiest pajamas and talk about their favorite historical Demons! So pour a snifter of Coors, put a sexy bachelor pad album on the RCA and do what you makes you feel good!
The Taiping Rebellion IV - Blowing Your Ward
November 04, 2017 18:52 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBOn this, the exciting SUPER-SIZED conclusion to the multi-part Taiping Rebellion, Bry and Glen discuss the downfall of the bloodiest conflict in Early Modern history!
Halloween Flashback - Ghost Stories!
October 28, 2017 21:21 - 1 hour - 98.7 MBHey Boners! We're too busy bobbing for beers to get a new episode together so enjoy this CARLIN originally released in October of 2015 featuring Daniel and Glen discussing favorite ghost stories! You can have bonus content like this by pledging $10 at www.patreon.com/thelesserbonerpartes !!!!