Nick Willard and Bank Roberts present Almost Canon, a podcast about things that may or may not be true. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/almost-canon/support
The Baby Popov Joke was originally slated to be bonus content unlocked only through the highest-tier donation to Almost Canon. Nico and Bank decided to release it from behind the paywall as no joke this funny should go unheard. It's the story of the Popov family and the little baby that would stun the entire Russian Empire. With special guest D'Arcy Morestars!
--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/almost-canon/supp...Nico calls in to discuss lost ships of the desert and other mysterious tales of the west. Bank is joined in studio by D'Arcy and Lil' Jimmy makes a guest appearance as well!
--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/almost-canon/supportCertified master diver and archaeologist Annette Spaulding joins Nico & Bank in the studio to discuss the life aquatic: indigenous artifacts, strange creatures, missing persons and priceless treasures from all over the world.
--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/almost-canon/supportBack by popular demand, Lil' Jimmy visits Lonely Highway Studios as Nico & Bank talk with special guest Ethan about his experience with hauntings and apparitions as he grew up in South Windham, Vermont.
--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/almost-canon/supportBank is MIA, so engineer Frank sits in with D'Arcy at the studio while Nick calls in to discuss the strange phenomena surrounding a small town in Maine.
--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/almost-canon/supportNicholas is back with Bank in the studio as special guest Tyler calls in to discuss the possibility of an asteroid striking planet Earth in the not-so-distant-future. This leads to a colloquium on signs of the apocalypse and the very future of humanity.
--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/almost-canon/supportBank & D'Arcy field a portentous phone call from Nicky B. It's one of our longest episodes yet, and a continuation of last week's topic, the fay (or fae). This time the crew focuses on cases of disappearing persons in the United States and abroad and what the fae might have to do with these disappearances. Big thank you to legendsofamerica.com for their exhaustive research, which we copped.
--- Support this podcast: ht...Nick & Bank do a remote session on one of their favorite topics, the fey folk. They cover the history of fantastical creatures and spirits from their origins in the natural world to their possible existence in the present.
--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/almost-canon/supportNick is radioing in from high above the earth in his private helicopter to discuss time travel with Bank and special guest D'Arcy Morestars. Somehow Engineer Steve stowed himself away in the chopper which results in some potentially disastrous hijinks.
--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/almost-canon/supportDue to our regular network being down because of unforeseen circumstances, Nick has recorded a shorter episode from his Pod Crypt. Listen along as he and his wife discuss several lost treasures rumored to be hidden throughout the United States.
--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/almost-canon/supportNick is back in the studio after a long absence. He and Bank sit down with no guests, no call-ins and no bullshit to discuss the link between video games and mind control.
--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/almost-canon/supportBank and D'arcy Morestars are visiting from the year 2057! They've unearthed a few choice conversations from the future archives of Almost Canon and are presenting them here in the present! Featuring guest appearances from Colby, Deep Dish, Bran-as-in-Raisin, Hermicules and many more!
--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/almost-canon/supportBilliards & Roberts finally figure out the mysterious technology involved in taking calls, ie. putting their phone up next to the microphone. They're joined by D'arcy Morestars, Jon and Perchta as they discuss the dark side of Christmas history and the pagan traditions that led up to the day of gift giving that much of the Christian world celebrates.
--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/almost-canon/supportNick is out with a hangnail, so D'Arcy Morestars joins Banks to discuss the winter solstice and advent. We witness expert and committed character improv as they are joined by QRZ-Rocky, Deep Dish and Bran-as-in-Raisin, who end up serenading us with a few off-the-cuff winter carols.
--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/almost-canon/supportFan favorite Lil' Jimmy guests on this episode where Bank gets to flex some storytelling muscle. We hear unsettling stories by Billiards, Roberts, listeners and others that honor hunting season, the outdoors, and coughing.
--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/almost-canon/supportHappy Banksgiving from Lonely Highway! Billiards and Roberts discuss the Donner Party, Chekhov's Infected Hand, cannibalism, and being thankful for our friends and neighbors. NOTE this episode is not for children, for it contains information about the Easter Bunny.
--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/almost-canon/supportBilliards comes in strong on this tenth episode extravaganza with guests galore, including Lil' (Small James) Jimmy. Bank's estranged ex-wife Merkonia guest hosts with her ex-Marine husband, Colby.
--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/almost-canon/supportNo special guests in this episode where Billiards & Roberts discuss the Vikings and their forays into North America. Where is Big Columbus in all this?
--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/almost-canon/supportRoberts & Billiards on the topic of American rock and roll guitarist/songwriter Kurt Cobain. With special guest Lil Jimmie.
--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/almost-canon/supportBilliards & Roberts discuss the Dybbuk. Bank is possibly possessed by one. Most of the episode had to be edited out due to Bank's negative attitude, but Nick carries it. No guests, no hope for the future. Don't listen to the aside about karma! Peace and love!
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