The Constant: A History of Getting Things Wrong
- Episodes
- 246
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- every two weeks
- Latest episode
- Nov 3, 2026
About the podcast
A podcast about exactly what it says it is: examining the bad ideas, mistakes and accidents that misshaped our world.
Episodes 246
A Real Sad Song
This is the history of the lost art of funerary violin. And then the history of the history of the lost art of funerary violin. Visit our Patreon …
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This is the history of the lost art of funerary violin. And then the history of the history of the lost art of funerary violin.
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Like They Never Existed
Admittedly, The Bermuda Triangle feels like low-hanging fruit. But that's Halloween for ya! Check out: indeed.com/theconstant now to start …
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Admittedly, The Bermuda Triangle feels like low-hanging fruit. But that's Halloween for ya!
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Shocking (Redux)
I've often said that this is the best vertical slice of The Constant I've ever made. Well, now I've remade it, so you can better judge for yourself. Check out …
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I've often said that this is the best vertical slice of The Constant I've ever made. Well, now I've remade it, so you can better judge for yourself.
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Turning a Coroner
This is the story of the abolition of the Massachusetts Coroner's Office, and the creation of the world's first Medical Examiner. Told, as best as I can tell, for the first time since it happened. Check out …
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This is the story of the abolition of the Massachusetts Coroner's Office, and the creation of the world's first Medical Examiner. Told, as best as I can tell, for the first time since it happened.
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Your Hand in Mine (AI Yi Yi)
The Test Begins... Now. Check out: indeed.com/theconstant now to start hiringVisit our Patreon …
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The Test Begins... Now.
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The Turk
This is really one of the load-bearing mother-stories of The Constant. So much so that until now I'd declined to tell it. You'll see what changed my mind in two weeks. Check out …
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This is really one of the load-bearing mother-stories of The Constant. So much so that until now I'd declined to tell it. You'll see what changed my mind in two weeks.
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Weights and Measures, Volume 2
In which, almost as an afterthought, we conclude the story of John Quincy Adams' boring book. Check out: indeed.com/theconstant now to start hiringVisit our …
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In which, almost as an afterthought, we conclude the story of John Quincy Adams' boring book.
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Weights and Measures, Volume 1
How long is a podcast? Too. Check out: indeed.com/theconstant now to start hiringVisit our Patreon here. You …
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How long is a podcast? Too.
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Woman in Pieces
The story of an oil baron's daughter, and his wife, who were the same person. Check out: indeed.com/theconstant now to start hiringVisit our …
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The story of an oil baron's daughter, and his wife, who were the same person.
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Do You Think He Saur Us (Redux)
We've had some setbacks at The Constant HQ. So here's a remake of an episode I screwed up the first go around! Check out: indeed.com/theconstant now to start …
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We've had some setbacks at The Constant HQ. So here's a remake of an episode I screwed up the first go around!
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You're Being Homunculus
Create your own magical little men at home with only these simple ingredients (cum, horse manure)! Check out: indeed.com/theconstant now to start hiringVisit our …
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Create your own magical little men at home with only these simple ingredients (cum, horse manure)!
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It's a Secret 5 Everyone
We're opening the secret feed vault and letting you take a peek. If you like what you find, consider joining at patreon.com/theconstant. Check out: indeed.com/theconstant …
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We're opening the secret feed vault and letting you take a peek. If you like what you find, consider joining at patreon.com/theconstant.
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The Valley of Death, Part Two
The bloody fight against Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever continues and concludes. Check out: indeed.com/theconstant now to start hiringVisit our Patreon …
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The bloody fight against Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever continues and concludes.
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The Valley of Death, Part One
Here's a change: a history of getting something RIGHT. Eventually. Check out: indeed.com/theconstant now to start hiringVisit our Patreon …
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Here's a change: a history of getting something RIGHT.
Eventually.
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When in Rome?
When is a jar not a jar? Check out: indeed.com/theconstant now to start hiringVisit our Patreon here. You too can get ad-free, early episodes …
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When is a jar not a jar?
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The Last Alchemist, Part Two
The rousing conclusion, now with verifiable events and personages! Check out: indeed.com/theconstant now to start hiringVisit our Patreon here …
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The rousing conclusion, now with verifiable events and personages!
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The Last Alchemist, Part One
To get to the last, we should start at the first. But since we have no idea who that might've been, we'll just start here. Check out: indeed.com/theconstant now to start …
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To get to the last, we should start at the first. But since we have no idea who that might've been, we'll just start here.
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Perpetuum Mobile Redux
Let's try this one more time. Forever. Check out: indeed.com/theconstant now to start hiringVisit our Patreon here. You too can get ad-free, early …
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Let's try this one more time. Forever.
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Jumping Jack Flash (It's a Gas Gas Gas)
Time for some ol' fashioned mass hysteria. Check out: indeed.com/theconstant now to start hiringVisit our Patreon here. You too can get ad-free, early …
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Time for some ol' fashioned mass hysteria.
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Peace Forever
It's only an analogy if you want it to be. Visit our Patreon here. You too can get ad-free, early episodes, starting now! BUY OUR …
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It's only an analogy if you want it to be.
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Great Lakes Pirates, Part 3: Rebels
Of confederates and con-men. Visit our Patreon here. You too can get ad-free, early episodes, starting now! BUY OUR MERCH, YOU FILTHY …
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Of confederates and con-men.
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Great Lakes Pirates, Part 2: Shiver Me Timbers
Thar be wood. Visit our Patreon here. You too can get ad-free, early episodes, starting now! BUY OUR MERCH, YOU FILTHY …
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Thar be wood.
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Great Lakes Pirates, Part 1: Pirate Bill
Arg, me mateys. Check out: indeed.com/theconstant now to start hiringVisit our Patreon here. You too can get ad-free, early episodes, starting …
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Arg, me mateys.
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The Christmas Bullet & It's Wonderful (Redux)
Two classic Constant Christmas episodes, remade in higher quality, and available ad-free for Patreon subscribers. That could be you! Check out: indeed.com/theconstant now to start …
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Two classic Constant Christmas episodes, remade in higher quality, and available ad-free for Patreon subscribers. That could be you!
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Santa's Secret Super Stories
Down through the chimney, click click click, it's three bonus stories from the Patreon secret feed! Check out: indeed.com/theconstant now to start hiringVisit our Patreon …
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Down through the chimney, click click click, it's three bonus stories from the Patreon secret feed!
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Paper Blankets
Dust in the wind. All we are is dust in the wind. Even more so: our stuff. Send me your best "I bet you didn't know that" story in an audio file to [email protected] Check …
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Dust in the wind. All we are is dust in the wind. Even more so: our stuff.
Send me your best "I bet you didn't know that" story in an audio file to [email protected]
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A P Hill to Die on
All your base are belong to U.S. Send me your best "I bet you didn't know that" story in an audio file to [email protected] Check out: indeed.com/theconstant …
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All your base are belong to U.S.
Send me your best "I bet you didn't know that" story in an audio file to [email protected]
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The Revenants
Let your imagination go wild. Send me your best "I bet you didn't know that" story in an audio file to [email protected] Check out: indeed.com/theconstant now to …
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Let your imagination go wild.
Send me your best "I bet you didn't know that" story in an audio file to [email protected] Check out: indeed.com/theconstant now to start hiringVisit our Patreon here. You too can get ad-free, early episodes, starting now! BUY OUR MERCH, YOU FILTHY ANIMALS! The Constant is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Interested in advertising on The Constant? Email [email protected] to get on board!
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Tice and The Tornado
I can virtually guarantee that you've never heard this story before. As no one has, for at least the last century. Send me your best "I bet you didn't know that" story in an audio file to …
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I can virtually guarantee that you've never heard this story before. As no one has, for at least the last century.
Send me your best "I bet you didn't know that" story in an audio file to [email protected]
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How To Disappear Completely
(And Eventually Be Found) Send me your best "I bet you didn't know that" story in an audio file to [email protected] Check out: indeed.com/theconstant now to start …
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(And Eventually Be Found)
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