Allow me to introduce myself...

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Jeremy Caton introduces a podcast exploring history's weirdest and most notorious lessons to make sense of today's world.

This introductory episode of Weird, Wicked, and Wild features co-hosts Jeremy Caton and Dr. James Wills explaining their backgrounds and the show's purpose. Jeremy Caton is a multimedia storyteller with a history in music, video production, and graphic design. Dr. James Wills, also called Jimmy, is a public historian and professor who insists his students use his formal title. The hosts outline their intent to explore strange historical events and draw connections to the modern world. Jeremy frames the podcast as a long-held personal project and a common aspiration, joking about it being "every white man's dream." He describes himself as someone who enjoys connecting dots and telling stories across different media formats. Dr. Wills brings an academic perspective as a public historian to the show's investigations. The episode establishes their dynamic as longtime best friends collaborating on this venture. They plan to delve into topics categorized as mind-blowing, macabre, scandalous, and sinister. The show will analyze history's strangest and most notorious lessons. A key insight is the hosts' emphasis on investigative storytelling rather than just presenting facts. Jeremy reveals the podcast is an extension of his identity as a creator and connector of ideas. Dr. Wills' participation suggests the content will blend academic historical context with accessible conversation. Their friendship promises a comfortable, co-host chemistry from the outset. The episode sets a foundational tone for examining how bizarre historical patterns might repeat or inform current events. Jeremy's humorous self-awareness about podcasting clichés adds a layer of relatability. The tone is casual, conversational, and introductory, with a clear educational intent. The style is friendly and anecdotal, establishing the hosts' personalities and partnership. Listeners interested in historical deep dives with a conversational, buddy-dynamic will enjoy this series premiere. Those seeking a highly structured, single-topic narrative episode might find this introductory format too meta.

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