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Welcome to a "thrilling" new episode of The Days with your hosts Brian Michael Day and Cory Day. This month, we are diving into "April Absurdities," a countdown of famous and significant figures who met their end in the month of April in some of the weirdest or most tragic ways imaginable.

We kick things off with the heartbreaking and ironic death of soul legend Marvin Gaye, who was tragically shot by his father on April 1, 1984—just one day before his 45th birthday. We explore the family conflict and the chilling fact that the weapon used was a gift from Marvin himself.

Next, we look at the literary legend Mark Twain, who famously predicted his own departure. Born during the appearance of Halley’s Comet in 1835, Twain insisted he would "go out with it" when it returned in 1910. His prediction was eerily accurate, passing away just one day after the comet's closest approach to the sun.

The absurdity continues with King Charles VIII of France, a "short king" who met his demise at age 27 after a violent run-in with a low doorway (a lintel) at the Royal Chateau of Amboise. Was it a brain hemorrhage or, as some thought at the time, the work of the devil?.

Finally, we discuss Francis Bacon, the "father of empiricism," whose commitment to science may have led to his fatal case of pneumonia in April 1626.

Whether it’s ironic timing, eerie predictions, or literal architectural hazards, these stories remind us that history is often stranger than fiction. Stick around until the end as we rank these deaths from "avoidable" to "downright spooky."

TIMELINE:

00:00 - Introduction to April Absurdities

02:51 - Death #1: The Tragic Irony of Marvin Gaye

07:52 - Death #2: Mark Twain’s Comet Prediction

14:58 - Death #3: King Charles VIII and the Low Doorway

20:48 - Death #4: Francis Bacon and the Cost of Science

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Welcome back to The Days Grimm Studio! In today’s episode, Brian Michael Day and Thomas Grimm are joined by the one and only Zach Pollard for what might be his last local appearance for a while. We’re catching up on everything that’s happened since the team moved into the new studio back in December.

Zach opens up about his major life update: he’s packing up and moving to Wilmington, North Carolina, to live by the beach. We dive into the geopolitical risks of moving, the potential for hurricanes in his new hometown, and why he’s choosing the coast over Mexico.

The conversation takes a hilarious turn as Zach details his "elemental" lifestyle, defending the quirks of his Honda Element

We also get an inside look at the chaos of local stand-up comedy. Zach recounts a recent show at Six Strings that went from a predicted 30 people to a packed house of nearly 140, forcing him to move 100 chairs and the stage itself right before his set. He shares the nerve-wracking experience of performing "edgy" material—including his infamous Casey Anthony jokes—in front of a crowd that included a woman from his hometown who had experienced a personal tragedy.

From farm town rumors and rabbit-raising at home to deep-dive conspiracy theories about US infrastructure and the rise of AI, this episode covers the wild, the weird, and the witty.

If you enjoyed this deep dive with Zach, make sure to hit that subscribe button and let us know in the comments your craziest local comedy story! Share this episode with someone who needs a laugh today.

TIMELINE:

00:00 - Introduction to the new studio

03:42 - The Honda Element "features"

05:26 - Moving to North Carolina

06:20 - Trump’s tweets and Robert Mueller

10:28 - The Six Strings comedy show chaos

12:46 - The Casey Anthony joke incident

19:11 - Farm town rumors and animal stories

21:00 - Raising rabbits at home

26:09 - US Infrastructure and AI conspiracy theories

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Five deaths. Five completely different ways to go out. One very loud debate about which one is the most unhinged.

Welcome back to Deaths of the Month — the segment where Brian, Thomas, and producer Corey dig into the strangest, most ironic, and most historically underappreciated deaths tied to a single calendar month. This is March edition, and the lineup does not disappoint.

The hosts open with Bobby Bloom, the singer behind the 1970 hit "Montego Bay," whose death at 28 was ruled accidental — but whose insurance policy, suspicious circumstances, and a confession given 21 years later paint a much murkier picture. Then comes Brandon Lee, killed on the set of The Crow in 1993 in a firearms accident most people have heard about but few actually understand. The hosts walk through the full technical chain of events: a squib load, a bullet fragment lodged in a barrel, a blank round fired behind it and why it was more a cascade of protocol failures than a single moment of negligence.

From there, the conversation shifts to Enrique Granados, the Spanish composer who survived a German U-boat torpedo attack during World War One, only to drown trying to save his wife, weighed down by a belt full of gold coins he refused to let go of. Then Jerome Rodale, the organic farming pioneer who coined the modern use of the word "organic," suffered a fatal heart attack live during a Dick Cavett Show interview immediately after announcing he planned to live to be a hundred.

Rounding out the five is the bonus deep dive: a Ukrainian chess grandmaster found dead under circumstances that were officially ruled accidental but come loaded with enough unanswered questions to fuel the conversation well past the official verdict.

The episode closes with an honorable mention, a Mississippi man killed when lightning struck his home along with practical lightning safety tips the hosts drop in without losing the tone.

This is the kind of history podcast that doesn't talk at you. It reads Wikipedia out loud, gets into arguments, ranks things incorrectly, and makes you want to look up every name mentioned. New episodes of The Days Grim drop weekly.

TIMELINE:

• 0:00 — Intro and cold open (whiskey store story, setting the vibe)
• ~4:30 — Death #1: Bobby Bloom — Montego Bay singer, accidental shooting, suspicious insurance policy
• ~14:00 — Death #2: Brandon Lee — The Crow, squib load, pioneering CGI aftermath
• ~28:00 — Death #3: Enrique Granados — Spanish composer, WWI U-boat, gold belt, drowning
• ~40:00 — Death #4: Jerome Rodale — organic farming pioneer, heart attack live on Dick Cavett Show
• ~52:00 — Death #5: The Ukrainian chess grandmaster — nitrous oxide, Moscow apartment, unanswered questions
• ~1:02:00 — Rankings debate and final order revealed
• ~1:10:00 — Honorable mention: Mississippi lightning strike house fire
• ~1:17:00 — Lightning safety tips, local house fire story, outro

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What does it take to transition from blowing open doors with C4 to leading a premier tactical training program? In this episode of The Days Grimm, hosts Brian Michael Day and Thomas Grimm sit down with Casey Amar to explore his fascinating journey from a small-town Kentucky upbringing to the high-stakes world of the United States Marine Corps.

Casey shares the technical and often dangerous details of his career as a Marine Combat Engineer (MOS 1371). From the rigors of the Urban Breachers Course to the meticulous and nerve-wracking work of route clearance, Casey provides a firsthand look at the reality of modern military engineering. He discusses the specific mindset required to handle explosives and the unique challenges of transitioning those high-level skills back into a civilian environment.

Beyond the uniform, this conversation dives into Casey’s diverse personal history. He opens up about his time as a drummer in the deathcore scene with bands like I Liked You Better Dead and how the discipline of music translated into his military and professional life.

Casey’s story is one of constant evolution. Whether he is discussing the intricacies of urban breaching or the philosophy behind "Tactical Problem Solving," his focus remains on precision, safety, and community. This episode is a deep dive into the life of a man who has spent his career mastering the art of solving complex problems under pressure.

If you’re inspired by Casey’s journey from the Marines to the tactical world, make sure to hit the like button and subscribe for more veteran stories. Share your thoughts on military transitions in the comments below.

Timeline:

00:00 - Introduction: The Pine Wood Derby

02:15 - Meet Casey Amar: From Madisonville to the Marines

12:40 - The Kentucky Roots: Growing up in Henderson

25:15 - The Music Years: Touring in Deathcore Bands

45:10 - Enlisting: Why the Marine Corps?

58:20 - Life as a 1371: Breaching, Explosives, and Route Clearance

01:15:40 - The Urban Breachers Course Experience

01:30:10 - Transitioning Home: Finding a New Mission

01:42:15 - Defining Tactical Problem Solving

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Welcome to another unfiltered episode of the Days Grimm with your hosts Brian Michael Day and Thomas Grimm. In this session, the crew dives into a series of bizarre current events, starting with the viral internet sensation MJ Metal, whose peculiar habit of mixing Pepsi and hot sauce has garnered millions of views despite the questionable "meth den" aesthetics of his videos.

We transition from internet oddities to the frontiers of space. The team breaks down NASA’s upcoming Artemis 2 mission, questioning why the agency is utilizing rocket designs that feel like a throwback to the 2010s. We compare the Space Launch System (SLS) against Elon Musk’s Starship, debating which truly holds the title of the most powerful rocket ever created by man.

The conversation takes a darker turn as we examine the recent release of over three million pages of Department of Justice documents regarding Ephre Jepstein. We explore the disturbing revelation of a Pokemon Go "Stop" located on Little St. James island and the strange timing of the game's launch relative to Jepstein's own suggestions.

Finally, we look into the current status of Gislaine Maxwell following her transfer to FPC Bryan in Texas. From reports of customized meals and service puppies to unsupervised laptop access, we discuss the controversy surrounding her "minimum security" lifestyle and the tension it has caused among other inmates. We also touch on the viral body cam footage from a 2024 Iowa University fraternity hazing investigation that has recently resurfaced in the news.

If you found these deep dives into current events interesting, make sure to hit the subscribe button and click the bell icon for notifications. Leave a comment below with your thoughts on the Maxwell prison controversy or the Artemis mission. Share this video with a friend who loves tech and conspiracy talk!

TIMELINE:

00:00 - Introduction and "The Days Grimm" Opening

01:17 - Ramadan and Lent overlap discussion

01:46 - Reacting to MJ Metal: Pepsi and Hot Sauce

05:39 - The comeback of Jousting and Armored MMA

10:00 - NASA Artemis 2 and the SLS Rocket power debate

14:41 - Iowa University fraternity hazing body cam footage

17:36 - Pokemon Go and the Ephre Jepstein Island files

20:28 - Gislaine Maxwell’s "Club Fed" lifestyle at FPC Bryan

25:40 - Reviewing FPC Bryan inmate statistics and offenses

28:11 - Episode wrap-up and final thoughts

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Explore the chaotic and visionary mind of Philip K. Dick, the legendary author behind Blade Runner, Total Recall, and Minority Report. In this episode of The Day's Grimm, Brian Michael Day and Thomas Grimm dive deep into a life that was arguably weirder than the science fiction stories it inspired.

From the tragic infancy of his twin sister to his final days on the cusp of Hollywood fame, Philip K. Dick (PKD) lived on the edge of reality. We examine the "amphetamine-fueled" writing sessions where he produced up to 11 novels in two years, his five failed marriages, and the deep-seated paranoia that led him to believe the FBI was monitoring his every move.

A central focus of this deep dive is the bizarre 1974 "2-3-74" event, where Dick claimed a pink beam of light transmitted divine information directly into his brain. This experience sparked an 8,000-page journal known as the Exegesis, where he wrestled with questions about ancient Rome, Gnosticism, and the nature of our reality—decades before "The Matrix" made these concepts mainstream.

Whether he was a prophetic genius or a man struggling with substance-induced psychosis, PKD’s influence on modern pop culture is undeniable. Join us as we break down the drugs, the delusions, and the legacy of the man who dared to ask: "What is real?"

If you enjoyed this deep dive into PKD's chaotic life, hit the subscribe button and drop a comment below letting us know which author or historical figure we should cover next!


TIMELINE:
00:00 - Introduction to Philip K. Dick
02:55 - The Tragic Death of His Twin Sister
06:00 - Childhood Phobias and Agoraphobia
08:20 - Early Writing Career and Poverty
09:33 - Amphetamine Use and Insane Output
11:33 - The FBI and the Blown-up Filing Cabinet
13:10 - Five Marriages Breakdown
15:55 - The 1974 Pink Light Experience
18:24 - The Exegesis and VALIS
21:30 - Blade Runner and Death
23:30 - Drug List and Writing Habits
27:42 - The Orange County Group and Steampunk

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