
An Ounce - For Your Consideration
Discover hidden stories from history—bite-sized, clever tales that challenge what you thought you knew. At An Ounce, we uncover the little moments that quietly changed everything, surprising truths, and fascinating facts you won’t hear elsewhere.
I’m Jim Fugate—retired firefighter, lifelong learner, and an outside-the-box thinker who loves sharing history’s hidden gems. These quick, engaging stories don’t take themselves too seriously, won’t steal your precious time, and might just make you feel a little bit smarter.
I hope you’ll join a community of curious minds who enjoy a fresh take on history—where conversation is always open and everyone’s invited.
Podcasting since 2019 • 389 episodes
An Ounce - For Your Consideration
Latest Episodes
Was She the Unknown Genius behind E=mc2?
Was Albert Einstein’s brilliance a solo act… or was someone quietly working beside him—only to be forgotten by history?In this episode of An Ounce, we uncover the story of Mileva Marić: Einstein’s first wife, a brilliant physicist...
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Season 7
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Episode 24
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9:28

The Real-Life Spies That Inspired James Bond
Was James Bond based on a real person? Meet the spies, heroes, and eccentrics who helped inspire Ian Fleming's iconic 007-then find out why none of them quite fit the tux.________________________________________Full Description:
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Season 7
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Episode 23
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9:04

The Tree That Almost Caused a War!
Two U.S. officers were brutally murdered with axes in the Korean DMZ. The U.S. response? Not missiles—but chainsaws, commandos, and fighter jets. This is the true story of Operation Paul Bunyan—how the might of the U.S. military was unleashed t...
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Season 7
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Episode 22
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10:11

Can We Fix How We Argue Today?
Let's stop the cycle of contempt and learn to disagree better! In this video, we discuss how to fix our broken conversations and bridge the divide in our nation.Are we really more divided than ever—or just worse at disagreeing?
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Season 7
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Episode 21
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13:48

What Happens When 1 Teenager STANDS UP to a Gang of Armed Men?
Witness the incredible true story of Joseph F. Smith, a Mormon teenager who showed incredible courage when faced with a gang of armed men in the Wild West. This story of bravery and calm in the face of death will inspire you.Joseph F....
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Season 7
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Episode 20
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8:31
