From riding massive tree trunks down a treacherous slope, to hosting a barrage of monkeys for an all-you-can-eat buffet, to a food fight of epic proportions; these are the stories of history's most bizarre and extraordinary traditions.
Imagine a world where you could be compelled to do anything and everything, your government orders. That's not just a post-apocalyptic worst-case scenario, but at one point in time, the reality of state-run programs designed to warp and control minds, both in the lab and on the battlefield. From the CIA's decades-long pursuit of the perfect truth serum to the U.S. Army's secret PsyOps in Vietnam, mind games have long been at play among countries, its enemies, and even its own citizens. Every one, a more alarming deception than the next.
Guests: An interview with Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong, actors and comedic duo who are the subjects of the documentary "Cheech & Chong's Last Movie." This week's panel discussion includes Kara Swisher, co-host of the "Pivot" podcast, host of "On with Kara Swisher" podcast, and author of "Burn Book: A Tech Love Story"; and Kevin McCarthy, former Republican congressman who represented California's 20th district and served as the 55th Speaker of the House.
Superstars of World Wrestling Entertainment do battle in elaborate, long running rivalries in a weekly two-hour showdown.
When nurse Lucy vanishes on her way to work, suspicion falls on Josh Woods – Kelby’s rival. But could the legend of the Devil’s Hump hold a vital clue to solving her disappearance?
After an explosive accident at a fruit-packing facility staffed by prison workers, six inmates escape and scatter across the city. Tasked with chasing down the fugitives, Hondo and 20-Squad discover that the worksite explosion was no accident, and that the escapees are working together to carry out a high-stakes robbery. Also, Commander Hicks packs up his office, preparing to vacate the SWAT commander's post, and Gamble gets sobering news about her jailed father.
Ted and Nicole's anniversary party is a night the family won't soon forget; Ashley and Derek juggle the messy realities of moving in together; Bill braces for his part in Ted's deception to come to light.
A family-made Eastern European pierogi; a permanent fix for lost phone chargers; a kitchen fan that prevents "onion eyes"; a smart mini fridge designed for drinks.
Guests include Tichina Arnold, Annaleigh Ashford, Mario Cantone, Jo Koy, Vicky Lawrence, Tig Notaro, Russell Peters and Andrew Rannels.
Guests include Tiffany Haddish, Justin Long, Marsai Martin, Kevin Nealon, Jimmy O Yang, Dusty Slay, JB Smoove and Casey Wilson.
Costa tours a suburban homestead, Hannah visits a dahlia farm, Sophie meets school kids restoring a creek, Millie discovers how geology impacts plants, Tammy grows tropical medinillas, and we meet a collector of rare species.
Four experts sift through crammed homes, looking for items that could raise life-changing sums of money for their owners.
The big night of the gala has arrived, but nothing goes as planned for Birdie, Catherine, Brett and Alice.
A young maiden is kidnapped and sold into servitude at the emperor's palace, where she secretly employs her pharmacist skills with the help of the head eunuch to unravel medical mysteries in the inner court.
Yu reconciles with Himari, but finds himself at risk of failing classes.
Zenzi’s new reality brings with it enemies and alliances, as prison life proves to be harsher than she expected. Detective Lyners begins to dig deeper.
Naledi and her sister part ways, but when Zenzi reaches Lufuno, his fate has already been sealed. Meanwhile, an unlikely partnership is formed.
The tapestry weaves together as police, outlaws and felons all find themselves at Andrew Harting’s trust event. Will Zenzi finally find her vengeance?