
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 • 406 episodes
An Ounce - For Your Consideration
Latest Episodes
The Hartford Circus Fire: The Day the Clowns Cried (July 6, 1944)
In 1944, the Hartford Circus Fire turned the “Greatest Show on Earth” into one of America’s deadliest disasters. Flames consumed the Big Top in less than 10 minutes. This episode of An Ounce takes you inside the Hartford Circ...
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Season 7
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Episode 41
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8:41

What If the Elephant Man Was Beautiful? | Joseph Merrick’s Untold Story
What if Joseph Merrick, the so-called “Elephant Man,” had been born beautiful? This episode explores his life, his genius, and what society still struggles to see: elusive humanity.They called him a monster. History remembers him ...
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Season 7
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Episode 42
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6:04

What If Everything You Thought You Knew About History Was Wrong?
Think you know history? From Marie Antoinette’s fake cake quote to a pope putting a corpse on trial, we debunk 10 myths and reveal the weird truths behind them.You know the story — or so you thought.This episode of An Ounce dives ...
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Season 7
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Episode 39
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10:16

They Fell for This?! Bat-Men on the Moon and the First Fake News Frenzy
In 1835, a New York newspaper convinced the public that intelligent bat-men lived on the moon—and millions believed it. This is the true story of the first viral media hoax in history.🌓 They Fell for This?! Bat-Men on the Moon and...
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Season 7
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Episode 38
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8:27

The Reinvention Game: How These Celebrities Hid Behind New Names
These famous names weren’t born famous. From Bob Dylan to David Bowie, discover how six stars reinvented themselves—starting with a name change.What do Bob Dylan, Katy Perry, and David Bowie have in common? None of those were their or...
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Season 7
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Episode 37
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9:27
