The Digressor
My name is Trevor, and in this podcast, I discuss random things that interest me or are on my mind. These range from pop culture like Mario and Pixar, to true crime like Zodiac Killer and the kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart, and much more (such as Music Therapy and Asexuality). Follow me on Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, and X @ramblernetwork, on YouTube @rambler-network, and on Tik Tok @thedigressor. Support us on Patreon and PayPal!
Episodes
On the season five finale, I am joined by my old friend, Vicki from Scotland, as we discuss the real Braveheart, as well as Scotland in general.
"Robert the Bruce was the Real Life 'Braveheart'" by Weird History
The Star Wars prequels were once mocked and misunderstood, but beneath the awkward lines and galactic politics lies a story of power, fear, and one of the darkest tragedies in sci-fi. In this episode, we revisit the prequel trilogy with fresh eyes, explore how Revenge of the Sith channels Shakespearean drama, and look at how The Clone Wars helped us finally see these films in a new light.
Elisa Lam was not a mystery—she was a person. In this episode, we look beyond the viral elevator footage and explore who Elisa really was, while examining the media portrayals that turned her life and death into spectacle. It’s time to remember her with empathy.
The story of Liberty Bell 7: Gus Grissom's harrowing suborbital flight, the premature hatch detonation, and the dramatic loss and recovery of a historic spacecraft.
In Search of Liberty Bell 7 - Dicovery Channel documentary on YouTube.
Christine Chubbuck was a reporter in Florida who made headlines in the 1970s for doing something shocking live on air.
This is the story of Walt Disney's original mascot, and how they lost him and got him back.
My original plan was to do my usual improvised Christmas Eve episode with a guest, but our schedules never lined up. It felt weird not at least posting something on Christmas, so here we are. I'll also be taking a short break after this. Think of this as a mid-season finale.
It was either I do this episode or create a third podcast where I talk about gaming. I don't have time for a third podcast, so I made this episode. In it, I discuss things from the announcement of the Switch, my history with it, the different games I like and don't like, as well as ponder the future of Nintendo.
I am joined once again by Abigail from the Manic Pixie Wierdo Podcast as we discuss American propaganda. We begin with the education system and go in all sorts of directions with it. Also, keep in mind that this episode was recorded on 3 June 2022, so there are things we referenced that are now out of date. Check out Abigail's podcast, The Manic Pixie Wierdo.
You're probably thinking, "Didn't you already do a Star Wars episode?". No, I have an episode titled "Star Wars", but I only discussed my thoughts on one of the Legend book series. Now I will be discussing the Original Trilogy. And, of course, digressing into the other areas of the franchise.
From late 1966 until December 1967, a creature known as Mothman terrorized the residents of Point Pleasant, West Virginia. Was this creature benevolent? Did it warn of tragedy? In this episode, I tell a very summarized version of the story, as well as discuss other cryptids.
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