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In this gusty deep dive, Shakin Shaner and Psycho Bob the Cat explore the bizarre and brilliant history of flatulence-as-entertainment. From medieval jesters to Moulin Rouge fart symphonists, this episode proves that passing gas has long been a performance art.

Learn about Saint Augustine’s singing farters and Roland the Farter, who earned land for his annual Christmas toot as well as literary fart jokes from Chaucer and their deeper cultural meanings. Whether it’s satire, social rebellion, or just good old-fashioned absurdity, this episode celebrates the wind beneath history’s wings.

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.