The Constant: A History of Getting Things Wrong
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Shocking (Redux)
October 6, 2026 · 1 hr 20 minI'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: indeed.com/theconstant…
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Turning a Coroner
September 22, 2026 · 1 hr 9 minThis 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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Your Hand in Mine (AI Yi Yi)
September 8, 2026 · 1 hr 15 minThe Test Begins... Now. Check out: indeed.com/theconstant now to start hiringVisit our Patreon here. You too can get ad-free…
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The Turk
August 25, 2026 · 1 hr 3 minThis 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: indeed.com/th…
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Weights and Measures, Volume 2
August 11, 2026 · 59 minIn 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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Weights and Measures, Volume 1
July 26, 2026 · 1 hr 2 minHow long is a podcast? Too. Check out: indeed.com/theconstant now to start hiringVisit our Patreon here. You too can get ad-free, early…
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Woman in Pieces
July 14, 2026 · 1 hr 3 minThe 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 Patreon…
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Do You Think He Saur Us (Redux)
June 30, 2026 · 1 hr 12 minWe'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 hiringVisit our …