This week, we trace two historic timeline shifts back to their inciting incidents. We unpack how the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand kicked off World War 1, and how the death of Harambe the Gorilla led to… whatever this is.

We discuss the tragic demise of two dudes who were ultimately just doing their thing, and survey the events that played out in their aftermath.

Plus: a New Orleans Mardi Gras recap, what we’ve heard about the Olympics, and a troubling way to enjoy a cupcake

This week we get into a little classic Hollywood drama, exploring the casting processes for both “Gone With the Wind” and “The Greatest Showman.” Learn how Vivien Leigh landed the role of Scarlett O’Hara and how Jeremy Jordan did NOT land the role of Philip Carlisle.

Plus: A report on the TikTok vertical drama scene and how to spend a day drying your sheets. For two girls suffering from wifi issues and Wintertime Illness™️, it’s really not that bad of an episode.

This week on Poppish: two inspiring tales of humanity showing up for one another after disaster. We share the stories of RMS Carpathia, the ship that rescued survivors of Titanic, and the town of Gander, Newfoundland, which took in thousands of stranded passengers whose flights were grounded on 9/11.

In times like these, it’s nice to look back on how people have shown up to help strangers in the past, and be reminded of our ability to do so now. Join us for these uplifting tales of compassion after tragedy.

Plus: an orange is NOT a grab and go snack, the parm standard, and strategies for distributing 16 strips of paper for optimal social capital.