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In this episode, we dive into the jaw-dropping saga of Princess Olga of Kievan Rus—a royal widow who turned grief into one of the most brutal revenge campaigns in medieval history. After her husband was murdered by the Drevlians, Olga responded with chilling precision: burying emissaries alive, torching bathhouses full of nobles, and burning an entire city using pigeons as incendiary messengers. And somehow… she became a saint.

Shaner and Psycho Bob the Cat unpack the layers of Olga’s transformation—from vengeful regent to canonized figure—while riffing on the absurdity, brilliance, and brutality of her tactics. It’s history with bite, commentary with claws, and storytelling that doesn’t flinch.

Show Spotlight

Hey Nerd Herd, it's our goal to publish a show every two weeks. I am recovering from heart failure and multiple strokes, so this is subject to change. We have worked hard to bring a variety of guests and unique topics. Below is our current show spotlight:

Check out The Crash at Crush

In this wild ride of an episode, Shakin Shaner and Psycho Bob the Cat dive into the bizarre world of failed marketing stunts and publicity disasters. From the infamous WKRP “Turkeys Away” episode to McDonald’s Olympic giveaway blunder, they explore how good intentions can spiral into chaos.

But the real showstopper? The story of William Crush, who orchestrated a head-on collision between two 35-ton steam engines in 1896—on purpose—as a publicity stunt for the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad. The spectacle drew thousands... and ended in tragedy.

It’s a mix of absurdity, dark humor, and historical curiosity—perfect for the Nerd Herd’s appetite for the strange and spectacular.