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Although Orville and Wilbur Wright are celebrated today as heroes for their revolutionary contributions to science and engineering - they are acknowledged as the first men to successfully achieve powered, piloted flight - their success was hard-earned. In fact, it took the self-taught engineers years of work and dozens of crashes before they managed a single 12-second flight! In this first installment of the brand new Epic Fails series, Ben Thompson and Erik Slader take listeners through the Wright brothers' many mishaps and misadventures as they paved the way for modern aviation.

Today, everyone is familiar with Neil Armstrong's famous words as he first set foot on the moon: "one small step for man; one giant leap for mankind." But America's journey to the moon was anything but simple. In 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the world's first satellite, into orbit; later that year, America's first attempt was such a failure that the media nicknamed it "Kaputnik." Still, we didn't give up. With each failure, we gleaned valuable information about what went wrong, and how to avoid it in the future. So we tried again. And again. And each time we failed, we failed a little bit better.

Throughout history - from the bone-crushing age of antiquity to the sack-tearing modern era - there have been larger-than-life ass-kickers with a natural talent for unleashing their epic bloodlust on anyone who crossed them. They built empires, smashed armies, and ravaged civilizations for wealth, glory, and ultimate supremacy. Sometimes villains, sometimes heroes, sometimes criminally insane, they had one thing in common: They were all Badass!

Unstoppable true stories of the most hardcore showdowns, last stands, and military engagements of all time! When only one can live, it's an ultimate deathmatch! This ain't no table tennis. You're not here to skip rope with your niece. You're here to witness the catastrophically awesome exploits of history's greatest badasses. Not only that, you're here to see what happens when badasses collide, when glory and doom hang in the balance, when two men enter one man leaves.

Based on the format of the American TV show Saturday Night Live, this home-grown comedy production was an enormous success and bought recognition and fame to a great many performers, many of whom are now household names.

The Bump N Run Podcast is an NFL-centric podcast anchored by football fanatics Ben Thompson, Charles Norman, and Ryan Bush. The show is produced year round with new episodes being released every Friday morning at 7AM. During the season, the show provides an in-depth look at every game every week as the guys give their picks, provide analysis and fantasy advice and talk best bets for the weekend slate. In the off-season, the guys will often play trivia and talk about the latest headlines around the league as well as other fun topics including some of their favorite memories, why they’re fans,...

ATT, your catalyst to deeper thinkingATT is a Christian podcast and YouTube channel that contains elements of philosophy, symbolism, religion, and general in depth discussion, portrayed in a way to hopefully interest the viewer in such things as well as better their lives and those around them, however small it may be.Instagram - accessory_to_thought

A conversational platform to openly discuss, highlight and act to change endemic issues and abuses within the creative industries that contribute to poor mental health. An uncensored community, where we can share personal stories and experiences of mental illness from the perspective of both sufferers and loved ones. Intro/outro music by Pete Bill @petebill

Welcome to the Treble Health Podcast, the ultimate destination for individuals seeking effective solutions for tinnitus. Hosted by Dr. Ben Thompson, AuD, a renowned audiologist and the visionary founder of Treble Health, this podcast is your gateway to the latest in tinnitus treatment. With over 15 million views on his dedicated tinnitus YouTube channel, Dr. Thompson brings his wealth of knowledge and experience directly to you.At Treble Health, we've successfully guided over 5,000 patients through their tinnitus journey, utilizing cutting-edge, evidence-based treatments that make a real ...

From heroic George Washington to the dastardly Richard Nixon, the oval office has been occupied by larger-than-life personalities since 1789. The position comes with enormous power and responsibility, and every American president thus far has managed to achieve great things. However, the President of the United States is only human - and oftentimes far from perfect. While some men suffered through only minor mishaps during their time in office, others are famously remembered for leaving behind much bigger messes. 

Christopher Columbus is one of the most famous explorers of all time, but he was neither the first nor last adventurer to ever stumble upon a great discovery. From the Silk Road of Asia to the icy shores of Antarctica, our knowledge of the world today is in large part due to several intrepid pioneers, risking life and limb for the sake of exploration. After all, setting off into the dark unknown requires an enormous amount of bravery. But every explorer quickly learns that courage and curiosity aren't enough to save you if you can't read a map or trespass on somebody else's land!

From sex-crazed gods to ravenous monsters, Ben Thompson brings legendary titans to life in tales of adventure, bloodlust, and unrelenting badassitude. Since the beginning of human history people have created myths, tall tales, superheroes, and arch-villains - men and women who embarked on insane adventures, performed extraordinary feats of unparalleled awesomeness, and overcame all odds to violently smite their foes into bloody pulp.

The Bump N Run Podcast is an NFL-centric podcast anchored by football fanatics Ben Thompson, Charles Norman, and Ryan Bush. The show is produced year round with new episodes being released every Friday morning at 7AM. During the season, the show provides an in-depth look at every game every week as the guys give their picks, provide analysis and fantasy advice and talk best bets for the weekend slate. In the off-season, the guys will often play trivia and talk about the latest headlines around the league as well as other fun topics including some of their favorite memories, why they’re fans,...

We all want to be accepted, but instead of a book about how to get more "likes" from others, this groundbreaking book is about how to do something even better–accept and like yourself. In Liked, Ben Thompson guides you on a journey to discover how you can become the primary source of your acceptance.

The Irish Home Show is your guide to Ireland's Homes and Property. In Season 1, host Ben Thompson guides you through the house buying process each week, from Saving your Deposit, to applying for a Mortgage, House Hunting and Bidding, right through to going Sale Agreed and Getting your Keys! We also talk homes, interiors, architecture, gardens and more. With news, guides and fun segments looking into everything around Irish Homes.Follow us on Instagram @IrishHomeMagazine for videos and more that accompany the show! Find more at www.IrishHome.ieHoping to buy your own Irish Home soon? Order our ...