Let us know what you think In this episode, Marcelo and the gang uncover the remarkable story of Saint Patrick’s Battalion, a group of mostly Irish, catholic immigrants who fought for Mexico during the Mexican American War (1846–1848). Led by John Riley, these soldiers switched sides, driven by religious persecution, mistreatment, and solidarity with fellow Catholics. We explore their motivations, battles, and ultimate fate, shedding light on a little-known chapter of history. Happy St. Patrick’s Day from all of us at False summits!!!! 🎧 Listen now! #SaintPatricksBattalion #MexicanAmericanWar #IrishHistory # MexicanHistory #Westernhistory #HistoryPodcast #ForgottenHistory #JohnRiley # #IrishImmigrants #Podcast # Irish American history #WildWestHistory #BatallóndeSanPatricio #SaintpatricksBattalion Thanks so much for listening!!!!! Like, subscribe, leave a review, wherever you can!!! Check us out with pictures on YouTube.com @ FalseSummitPodcast and like and subscribe !!! We would love to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram and bluesky @ false_summits_pod Feel free to send an email to falsesummitspod@gmail.com Music Provided by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/…

Let us know what you think In this episode, Marcelo leads gang to explore the exploits of Samuel E. Chamberlain’s tell all book My Confession: Chamberlain’s vivid, violent, and horrific memoir of his time as a soldier and drifter on the Texas-Mexico border provided historical details and characters—most notably the enigmatic Judge Holden. Chamberlains accounts would have an influence author Cormac McCarthy’s brutal philosophical masterpiece Blood Meridian . Tune in for a deep dive into history, myth, and the shaping of one of American literature’s greatest novels. Contact Warning: graphic depictions of violence. Listener discretion is advised. My Confession: The Recollections of a Rogue By Samuel Chamberlain– This unpublished memoir, written c.1855-1861 The Storming of Monterrey” (Sept 1846) ( Chamberlain, Samuel E. Samuel E. Chamberlain by William Goetzmann The Scalp Hunt in Chihuahua —1849” by James Kirker John Joel Glanton, Lord of the Scalp Range” – 1962 article by Ralph A. Smith #Podcast #BloodMeridian #SamuelEChamberlain #MyConfession #JudgeHolden #CormacMcCarthy #WesternHistory #LiteraryInfluences #AmericanLiterature #BookDiscussion #WildWest #TrueHistory #FrontierLife #ClassicLiterature # Arizona History #Mexican history Thanks so much for listening!!!!! Like, subscribe, leave a review, wherever you can!!! Check us out with pictures on YouTube.com @ FalseSummitPodcast and like and subscribe !!! We would love to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram and bluesky @ false_summits_pod Feel free to send an email to falsesummitspod@gmail.com Music Provided by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/…

Let us know what you think In this episode, Marcelo tells the tale of Joaquín Murrieta, a Mexican-born 49er who became a symbol of resistance during the California Gold Rush. Dive in with us as we try to separate fact and folklore by examining his early life, the injustices he faced, and his transformation into a legendary outlaw. Was he a ruthless bandit or a folk hero fighting for the oppressed? Did he ever exist? Take a listen and find out for yourself. Resources: Life And Adventures Of Joaquin Murrieta: The Celebrated California Bandit by Ridge, John Rollin Life and Adventures of the Celebrated Bandit, Joaquin Murrieta: His Exploits in the State of California by Paz, Ireneo Joaquin Murrieta and His Horse Gangs BY Frank F. Latta Credits: Hosted by Jess Leigh, Marcelo Aguilar, and Mason Orlando Script written by Marcelo Aguilar Produced and edited by Mason Orlando Thanks so much for listening!!!!! Like, subscribe, leave a review, wherever you can!!! Check us out with pictures on YouTube.com @ FalseSummitPodcast and like and subscribe !!! We would love to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram and bluesky @ false_summits_pod Feel free to send an email to falsesummitspod@gmail.com Music Provided by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/…

Let us know what you think In this episode, Mason tells the fascinating story of Charles Hatfield , a man who claimed to have the ability to make it rain. Known as the “moisture accelerato r,” Hatfield’s alleged rain-making abilities had been sought after by a western communities desperate for water in the early 1900s. According to him, his secret chemical compounds and techniques could bring rain to drought-stricken areas. One of his contracts may have resulted in a disastrous flood in Southern California. Resources When San Diego Hired a Rainmaker a Century Ago, It Poured Christopher Klein https://daily.jstor.org/charles-hatfield-rainmaker/ A Brief History of Pluviculture Clark C. Spence https://www.jstor.org/stable/40487683?mag=charles-hatfield-rainmaker&seq=1 Hatfield the Rainmaker Barbara Tuthill https://www.jstor.org/stable/1520588?mag=charles-hatfield-rainmaker&seq=1 The Great Flood of 1916 by Steve Schoenherr http://sunnycv.com/history/exhibits/flood.html#05 Melbourne, the Rainmaker By Nebraska State Historical Society https://history.nebraska.gov/publications_section/melbourne-the-rainmaker/ When the U.S. Government Tried to Make It Rain by Exploding Dynamite in the Sky By, Katie Nodjimbadem Thanks so much for listening!!!!! Like, subscribe, leave a review, wherever you can!!! Check us out with pictures on YouTube.com @ FalseSummitPodcast and like and subscribe !!! We would love to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram and bluesky @ false_summits_pod Feel free to send an email to falsesummitspod@gmail.com Music Provided by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/…

Let us know what you think Mexican Repatriation Part II In this episode, Marcelo brings us the second part of his story on the US’s immigration policy of in early 20th Century and the effects it had on individuals, populations and the economy in both the US and Mexico then and now. Content warning: This podcast contains depictions of state-sanctioned violence. Sources Decade of Betrayal by Francisco E. Balderrama & Raymond Rodriguez Harvest of Empire by Juan Gonzalez They Should Stay There by Fernando Saul Alanis Enciso Thanks so much for listening!!!!! Like, subscribe, leave a review, wherever you can!!! Check us out with pictures on YouTube.com @ FalseSummitPodcast and like and subscribe !!! We would love to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram and bluesky @ false_summits_pod Feel free to send an email to falsesummitspod@gmail.com Music Provided by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/…

Let us know what you think In this episode, Marcelo takes the lead and shares the heartbreaking story of the US's Mexican Repatriation policies . Amid the Great Depression, lawmakers desperate to assign blame enacted harsh, exclusionary policies. Between the 1929 and 1939, somewhere between 300,000 and 1 million people—up to 60% of whom were U.S. citizens or legal residents—were forcibly expelled, many of them children. Content warning: This podcast contains depictions of state-sanctioned violence. Sources Decade of Betrayal by Francisco E. Balderrama & Raymond Rodriguez Harvest of Empire by Juan Gonzalez They Should Stay There by Fernando Saul Alanis Enciso Thanks so much for listening!!!!! Like, subscribe, leave a review, wherever you can!!! Check us out with pictures on YouTube.com @ FalseSummitPodcast and like and subscribe !!! We would love to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram and bluesky @ false_summits_pod Feel free to send an email to falsesummitspod@gmail.com Music Provided by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/…

Let us know what you think In this episode, the gang follows up on one of the subjects of our first episode and explores the fascinating story of Leonard Knight and his creation of Salvation Mountain, a vibrant, handmade monument found in slab city California. Knight’s vision, born out of a deep religious conviction, turned an isolated patch of land into a colorful beacon of creativity. Join us as we dive into his journey, the meaning behind the mountain, and how his passion for spreading love through art continues to inspire people internationally to this day. Sources https://salvationmountain.org/home/our-mission/ https://www.kpbs.org/news/2014/feb/10/leonard-knight-creator-salvation-mountain-dies/ Weird California: You Travel Guide to California's Local Legends and Best Kept Secretsby Greg Bishop , Joe Oesterle The Love Story of Leonard Knight Directed by Patrick Rea Plagues & Pleasures on the Salton Sea by Chris Metzler and Jeff Springe Support salvation mountain at https://salvationmountain.org Thanks so much for listening!!!!! Like, subscribe, leave a review, wherever you can!!! Check us out with pictures on YouTube.com @ FalseSummitPodcast and like and subscribe !!! We would love to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram and bluesky @ false_summits_pod Feel free to send an email to falsesummitspod@gmail.com Music Provided by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/…

Let us know what you think ,In this episode, Jess takes the helm as the gang explores the life of Claude “Alexander” Conlin - Early 20th century magician, spiritualist, and “Master of Mentalism”. Cloaked as a mystic, Alexander dazzled audiences with his so-called psychic abilities, but behind the scenes, he led a turbulent life marked by failure fraud, and a scandalous love life. Tune in for the wild story of one of Vaudeville’s most successful act. SOURCES: https://forzonimagic.com/mindreaders-history-forzoni-magic/alexander-the-man-knows-old/ https://geniimagazine.com/magicpedia/Thomas_Nelson_Downs https://www.funinc.com/alexander-the-man-who-knows-charv/ https://www.austinmagician.com/worlds-greatest-magicians/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_(magician)#cite_ref-charvet_3-2 See the slides and our faces on YouTube!!! Thanks so much for listening!!!!! Like, subscribe, leave a review, wherever you can!!! Check us out with pictures on YouTube.com @ FalseSummitPodcast and like and subscribe !!! We would love to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram and bluesky @ false_summits_pod Feel free to send an email to falsesummitspod@gmail.com Music Provided by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/…

Let us know what you think Texas Revolutionary: Juan Seguín. Hey Y'all!! In this episode, Marcelo takes the lead and explores with the gang the life of Juan Seguín, a Tejano leader who played a crucial role in the Texas Revolution. From fighting at the Battle of San Jacinto to serving as the mayor of San Antonio, Seguín’s journey reflects the complex identity struggles of Mexican Texans. We discuss his contributions, exile, and legacy in shaping Texas history. Tune in as we uncover the story of this overlooked hero. Sources: Seguín, Juan N. *Personal Memoirs of John N. Seguín from the Year 1834 to the Retreat of General Woll from the City of San Antonio in 1842*. Jenkins Publishing Co., 1968. [Available here](https://archive.org/details/personalmemoirso00segu) Teja, Jesús F. de la. *Tejano Leadership in Mexican and Revolutionary Texas*. Texas A&M University Press, 2010. [Purchase here](https://www.tamupress.com/book/9781603441704/tejano-leadership-in-mexican-and-revolutionary-texas/) Davis, William C. *Lone Star Rising: The Revolutionary Birth of the Texas Republic*. Free Press, 2004. [Available here](https://books.google.com/books/about/Lone_Star_Rising.html?id=gt0E37Gib1cC) Hardin, Stephen L. *Texian Iliad: A Military History of the Texas Revolution, 1835-1836*. University of Texas Press, 1994. [Purchase here](https://utpress.utexas.edu/books/hardtex) Weber, David J. *The Mexican Frontier, 1821-1846: The American Southwest under Mexico*. University of New Mexico Press, 1982. [Available here](https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.cttbsq5qn) Poyo, Gerald E. *Tejano Journey, 1770-1850*. University of Texas Press, 1996. [Purchase here](https://utpress.utexas.edu/books/poytej) Fowler, Will. *Santa Anna of Mexico*. University of Nebraska Press, 2007. [Purchase here](https://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/9780803226388/) Houston Telegraph*, 1836. [Archival issues](https://texashistory.unt.edu/explore/collections/TELE/browse/) Austin American-Statesman*, 1848. [Archival issues](https://www.newspapers.com/title_539/austin_american-statesman Thanks so much for listening!!!!! Like, subscribe, leave a review, wherever you can!!! Check us out with pictures on YouTube.com @ FalseSummitPodcast and like and subscribe !!! We would love to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram and bluesky @ false_summits_pod Feel free to send an email to falsesummitspod@gmail.com Music Provided by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/…

Let us know what you think In this episode, Mason takes the reins and explores the eerie and controversial Blue Mustang , the 32-foot-tall, red-eyed, blue horse sculpture at Denver International Airport. Nicknamed Blucifer , this statue has sparked urban legends and conspiracy theories, especially after its creator, Luis Jiménez, tragically died when a piece of it fell on him. We dive into the history, artistic significance, and the myths surrounding this infamous landmark. Sources: Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Blucifer, The Demon Horse Of DIA By Stephanie Wolf https://www.cpr.org/2019/11/04/everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-blucifer-the-demon-horse-of-dia/ Blucifer: The Story of Denver Airport’s ‘Blue Mustang’ Sculpture from Luis Jimenez by Cameron Bailey https://www.uncovercolorado.com/blucifer-blue-mustang-statue-denver-airport/ The Story Behind Blucifer, Denver International Airport’s Deadly Horse Statue By William Howells https://historyisweird.com/the-story-behind-blucifer-denver-international-airports-deadly-horse-statue/ Luis Jiménez https://web.archive.org/web/20210804061412/https://americanart.si.edu/artist/luis-jimenez-2459 Thanks so much for listening!!!!! Like, subscribe, leave a review, wherever you can!!! Check us out with pictures on YouTube.com @ FalseSummitPodcast and like and subscribe !!! We would love to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram and bluesky @ false_summits_pod Feel free to send an email to falsesummitspod@gmail.com Music Provided by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/…

Let us know what you think In part III of our Halloween Trilogy of Spooky History , Marcelo leads us in the moonlight to the riverbed as we dive into the chilling legend of La Llorona , Mexico’s infamous weeping woman. From its pre-Hispanic roots to colonial influences, we explore the cultural significance of this ghostly figure who roams the night searching for her lost children. Is she a warning, a spirit of vengeance, or a tragic soul trapped in sorrow? Maybe mom is right, and you need to stop crying and go to bed. Photo: Marcelo Aguilar Thanks so much for listening!!!!! Like, subscribe, leave a review, wherever you can!!! Check us out with pictures on YouTube.com @ FalseSummitPodcast and like and subscribe !!! We would love to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram and bluesky @ false_summits_pod Feel free to send an email to falsesummitspod@gmail.com Music Provided by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/…

Let us know what you think In part II of our Halloween Trilogy of Spooky History , Jess leads us as we cracked the lid on the legend of the Lafayette Vampire , a mysterious figure linked to an unmarked grave in a local cemetery. Is it just folklore, or does something sinister lurk beneath the Colorado soil? From strange sightings to unsettling accounts, we explore the history, myths, and possible truths behind this bloodsucking tale. https://astonishinglegends.com/astonishing-legends/2023/10/14/the-vampire-grave-of-lafayette https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/vampire-grave-of-lafayette https://www.anamparanormal.com/114 Thanks so much for listening!!!!! Like, subscribe, leave a review, wherever you can!!! Check us out with pictures on YouTube.com @ FalseSummitPodcast and like and subscribe !!! We would love to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram and bluesky @ false_summits_pod Feel free to send an email to falsesummitspod@gmail.com Music Provided by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/…

Let us know what you think In part I of our Halloween Trilogy of Spooky History , Mason takes leads us on trial of smalltown cosmic horror to tell the gang about a horse from Alamosa, Colorado, that died under strange circumstances. Its flesh was reportedly stripped with surgical precision, with no blood or struggle. Some blamed UFOs, others suspected secret military experiments. The case drew paranormal investigators and skeptics alike. Was an ET, a predator, or something else? Sources: UFOs and a Horse Called Snippy- by Chris Root https://history.denverlibrary.org/news/western-history/ufos-and-horse-called-snippy After 50 years, Snippy still a mystery -Sylvia Lobato https://www.alamosanews.com/stories/after-50-years-snippy-still-a-mystery,36843 Horse mutilated 55 years ago gets new life as roadside draw- By Seth Boster https://apnews.com/article/colorado-47caa6f8871a41d520be8c70f3a0d256 Dr. John H. Altshuler https://noufors.com/Dr_John_H_Altshuler.htm (Probably not a legitimate publication) UFO Watchtower https://www.alamosa.org/directory/835-ufo-watchtower Thanks so much for listening!!!!! Like, subscribe, leave a review, wherever you can!!! Check us out with pictures on YouTube.com @ FalseSummitPodcast and like and subscribe !!! We would love to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram and bluesky @ false_summits_pod Feel free to send an email to falsesummitspod@gmail.com Music Provided by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/…

Let us know what you think In this episode, Mason takes the gang underground to talk about Project Plowshare, the U.S. government's program to explore peaceful uses of nuclear explosions. Focusing on the test taking place in Colorado including Rulison (1969) and Rio Blanco (1973), which aimed to release natural gas trapped in underground rock. While the blasts succeeded technically, radioactive contamination concerns led mass protest and eventually project's demise. Enjoy our lighthearted take on this cold war insanity!! https://st.llnl.gov/news/look-back/plowshare-program https://nnss.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/NNSS-PLOW-U-0028-Rev01-1.pdf https://www.osti.gov/opennet/reports/plowshar.pdf https://www.cpr.org/2019/09/06/remember-the-first-time-colorado-tried-fracking-with-a-nuclear-bomb/ https://www.coloradonuclearatlas.org/site/project-rio-blanco-nuclear-test-site/project-plowshares-nuclear-tests Thanks so much for listening!!!!! Like, subscribe, leave a review, wherever you can!!! Check us out with pictures on YouTube.com @ FalseSummitPodcast and like and subscribe !!! We would love to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram and bluesky @ false_summits_pod Feel free to send an email to falsesummitspod@gmail.com Music Provided by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/…

Let us know what you think In part three, Mason wraps up our story of the 1917 Granite Mountain Mine disaster in Butte, Montana. In its wake, tensions between miners and the companies erupted. Workers demanded better safety and conditions however corporate and government forces swiftly crushed their strike, using intimidation, violence, murder and federal troops to regain control. The aftermath left deep scars on the labor movement, silencing dissent and reinforcing corporate power, not just in Montana but nationwide. Contact Warning: This episode contains graphic descriptions of state sponsored violence, listener discretion is advised Fire and Brimstone: The North Butte Mining Disaster of 1917 by Michael Punke The Butte Miners and Rustling Cards by Paul F. Brissenden Disaster Memorial http://www.minememorial.org/ Labor Parties https://aflcio.org/ https://www.denveriww.org/ Thanks so much for listening!!!!! Like, subscribe, leave a review, wherever you can!!! Check us out with pictures on YouTube.com @ FalseSummitPodcast and like and subscribe !!! We would love to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram and bluesky @ false_summits_pod Feel free to send an email to falsesummitspod@gmail.com Music Provided by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/…