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 • 411 episodes
An Ounce - For Your Consideration
Latest Episodes
Absurdity Becomes Truth: The Crazy Ideas Science Laughed At—Until Proven True
From sewer science to smart pills — how mocked “crazy” scientists changed the world when their absurd ideas turned out right.Some of history’s most ridiculous notions — handwashing, ulcers, even talking to machines — were once sci...
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Season 7
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Episode 46
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8:25
The Eloquence Illusion: Truth in a Tuxedo
Why do we trust people who sound smart—even when they’re not? Discover the psychology behind smooth talk and confident nonsense.This episode of An Ounce unpacks The Eloquence Illusion—how polished words and perfect delivery can di...
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Season 7
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Episode 45
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6:50
Piper Alpha: The Night the North Sea Burned | How 167 Lives Were Lost in Minutes
The Piper Alpha oil platform explosion killed 167 men and changed offshore safety forever. This is how a chain of ignored warnings turned the North Sea into a firestorm. And how another disaster, Deep Water Horizon, was foreshadowed by Pi...
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Season 7
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Episode 44
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8:47
Zombies That Walk Among Us: A Halloween Story With a Terrifying Truth
There are zombies walking among us — but not the kind you’ve seen in horror films. These monsters don’t eat brains. They drain confidence, independence, and joy. This Halloween episode of An Ounce exposes the terrifying truth: how the “zo...
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Season 7
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Episode 43
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11:04
The Blessing of Hard Things: Why Struggle Beats Comfort Every Time
What if the very struggles you avoid—the pain, the awkwardness, the breakdown—were the only path to strength and freedom? In this episode of An Ounce, we explore the lessons of the chick in the egg and the caterpillar in the cocoon. Both ...
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Season 7
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Episode 42
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7:18