Jimmy, I think you should add "prohibition" in the brackets in the title after Michael Malloy because this is an excellent history of prohibition in its own right, even outside the episode topic, especially regarding the ins and outs of the culture and history relating to it!
Jimmy, I think you should add "prohibition" in the brackets in the title after Michael Malloy because this is an excellent history of prohibition in its own right, even outside the episode topic, especially regarding the ins and outs of the culture and history relating to it!
I loved this episode, but as someone familiar with this story there are a few things you left out.
1. The reason why Iron Mike could drink so much methanol is because drinking it alongside ethanol dampens the effects. I’m fact, if you or a loved one ever drink wood alcohol, drinking some normal alcohol is a good measure. (In addition to calling an ambulance.)
2. Iron Mike wasn’t the first victim of the murder trust. The first was the bartender’s wife.
Thanks for covering the story, it never ceases to amaze me how much this man could survive.
It presumably wasn’t natural gas lighting in that apartment but coal gas, which is roughly equal parts carbon monoxide and hydrogen and is made from coal. Natural gas doesn’t have much if any carbon monoxide in it.
I don’t know whether anyone is still using coal gas as residential gas. Northern Ireland kept with it longer than the rest of the UK — maybe it’s still in use there? Parts of India, perhaps?
I was in highschool the first time I heard this story. I was a fan of the movie series The Highlander. I told a friend about it, and he told me the story of Iron Mike. I didn't believe it until I had heard it a few more times.
I don't know if incompetent is the right word for the conspirators. More like befuddled. Plans 1-8 SHOULD have killed Mike(although I don't know why they needed a machine gun to shoot him…how bout a pistol?). You say God protects fools but look at it from the opposite end. Maybe He gave the murderers EIGHT chances to repent of their plan but they refused to take heed.
I have say I experienced genuine shards of hatred for the members of the murder trust, especially as their efforts escalated in active malice and viciousness. Excellent storytelling Jimmy and Dom! Early on I was starting to wonder if the detail and depth gone into describing the general facts of the Prohibition era were really necessary, but by the time you reached the cliffhanger I regretted that I'd ever doubted you!
Prohibition stinks and is horrible. It does so much more harm than good especially when the substances have an actual legitimate medical use. Prohibition only makes it harder for people who actually need them to get them. We really need to end it immediately
Jimmy this was excellent. The history of prohibition was presented so clear and the shocking truth of it's utter failure is a lesson for the future. Thankyou, looking forward to the second part 👍
Jimmy would you add to the list of future episodes the mystery of which Pharaoh was the Pharaoh of the Exodus? One day i plan on getting to Egypt and looking at the face that said 'No' to Moses and God. Fascinating to think we can actually do this! 😊
The poisoners are at it again, impeding drug "harm reduction" policies like needle exchanges (to prevent the transmission of blood-borne disease through reusing needles), monitored drug use sites (safe places where someone can intervene when drug users overdose), and the dissemination of anti-overdose medicine to first responders and other people who could save lives by administering it.
Hmm. So much of this story is so funny (in the big picture), but… That's so sad, the twist near the end. (Real life twist.) God did seem to be watching out for Mike. All the attempts on his life, for as long as Mike didn't know they were happening — they failed. But after a friend had a change of heart and revealed the truth to Mike, giving Mike the opportunity to value his own life (or not)… and Mike chose 'not'… then it was allowed that the murderers succeed.
I know. I'm not trying to claim that literally, this is the metaphysical/theological reality of how it went down… but it sure sounds like part of the personal life story of God's creature, Mike Malloy, was that God allowed him the dignity of one more really consequential choice, about his own life. God moved one of the conspirators to have a change of heart and tell Mike the truth, to give Mike a chance to escape the murderers… And sadly, Mike made a sad choice. To continue to live in a drunken fog while the men around him actively tried to murder him, instead of valuing the life God gave him (and the friendship Red showed him) enough to step away from these men and try to see what 'else' God might intend for him. He chose the bottle these murderers were plying him with, over the life he now knew they were trying to take from him. And that's sad.
Overall, certainly the stuff black comedies are made of, and elements of this story are certainly legendary and worth a good guffaw. (The times Mike survives, obviously.) But definitely a sobering moment near the end, that Mike didn't die merely as an innocent victim unaware of what was going on, but as someone who did know and allowed it to happen because he was just that addicted to the substance, or that despairing of alternatives. May God rest his soul.
A fascinating episode, I’m surprised I’ve never heard of this story before. However, one small error at 36 minutes in. Although Donegal is at the most northerly part of Ireland, Donegal is actually part of Southern Ireland (Republic of Ireland). Northern Ireland is a different country which is still part of and controlled by the United Kingdom. Love the show.
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Jimmy, I think you should add "prohibition" in the brackets in the title after Michael Malloy because this is an excellent history of prohibition in its own right, even outside the episode topic, especially regarding the ins and outs of the culture and history relating to it!
Jimmy, I think you should add "prohibition" in the brackets in the title after Michael Malloy because this is an excellent history of prohibition in its own right, even outside the episode topic, especially regarding the ins and outs of the culture and history relating to it!
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In all seriousness, for those looking to lose weight, cut out alchohol/ drinking and you'll find that'll cut 5 to 10 pounds easily 😉👍🏻
I loved this episode, but as someone familiar with this story there are a few things you left out.
1. The reason why Iron Mike could drink so much methanol is because drinking it alongside ethanol dampens the effects. I’m fact, if you or a loved one ever drink wood alcohol, drinking some normal alcohol is a good measure. (In addition to calling an ambulance.)
2. Iron Mike wasn’t the first victim of the murder trust. The first was the bartender’s wife.
Thanks for covering the story, it never ceases to amaze me how much this man could survive.
I laughed to this more than I should have.
It presumably wasn’t natural gas lighting in that apartment but coal gas, which is roughly equal parts carbon monoxide and hydrogen and is made from coal. Natural gas doesn’t have much if any carbon monoxide in it.
I don’t know whether anyone is still using coal gas as residential gas. Northern Ireland kept with it longer than the rest of the UK — maybe it’s still in use there? Parts of India, perhaps?
The telling was quite fascinating!
“Oh man” is right Dom! Such a crazy story and cliffhanger. Thanks for sharing Jimmy and Dom!
Talk about a cliffhanger! I'm looking forward to next week.
I was in highschool the first time I heard this story. I was a fan of the movie series The Highlander. I told a friend about it, and he told me the story of Iron Mike. I didn't believe it until I had heard it a few more times.
Love the Princess Bride reference! 🥰
I would love to see the black humor movie of this
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The latest episodes make me wonder if Jimmy's been watching Sam O'nella vids. Lol. Great stories though.
Great episode 👍👍
I don't know if incompetent is the right word for the conspirators. More like befuddled. Plans 1-8 SHOULD have killed Mike(although I don't know why they needed a machine gun to shoot him…how bout a pistol?). You say God protects fools but look at it from the opposite end. Maybe He gave the murderers EIGHT chances to repent of their plan but they refused to take heed.
Sounds like a medical mystery too, considering all he survived!
This man is truly my hero. Rasputin deserved what happened to him. Mike Malloy was truly a saint among men
Wow what an amazing story
I have say I experienced genuine shards of hatred for the members of the murder trust, especially as their efforts escalated in active malice and viciousness. Excellent storytelling Jimmy and Dom! Early on I was starting to wonder if the detail and depth gone into describing the general facts of the Prohibition era were really necessary, but by the time you reached the cliffhanger I regretted that I'd ever doubted you!
Prohibition stinks and is horrible. It does so much more harm than good especially when the substances have an actual legitimate medical use. Prohibition only makes it harder for people who actually need them to get them. We really need to end it immediately
Jimmy this was excellent. The history of prohibition was presented so clear and the shocking truth of it's utter failure is a lesson for the future. Thankyou, looking forward to the second part 👍
Jimmy would you add to the list of future episodes the mystery of which Pharaoh was the Pharaoh of the Exodus? One day i plan on getting to Egypt and looking at the face that said 'No' to Moses and God. Fascinating to think we can actually do this! 😊
–> You're right, Jimmy: This would make an excellent dark comedy movie. Looking forward to Part 2.
The poisoners are at it again, impeding drug "harm reduction" policies like needle exchanges (to prevent the transmission of blood-borne disease through reusing needles), monitored drug use sites (safe places where someone can intervene when drug users overdose), and the dissemination of anti-overdose medicine to first responders and other people who could save lives by administering it.
I enjoyed this episode a great deal, but the repellent cover image limited my willingness to share it with friends.
I could see this as a cohen brothers movie 😂
Ordered a t-shirt from the website (Like Dom is wearing).
I also got a protestant friend to listen to the podcast.
Hmm. So much of this story is so funny (in the big picture), but… That's so sad, the twist near the end. (Real life twist.) God did seem to be watching out for Mike. All the attempts on his life, for as long as Mike didn't know they were happening — they failed. But after a friend had a change of heart and revealed the truth to Mike, giving Mike the opportunity to value his own life (or not)… and Mike chose 'not'… then it was allowed that the murderers succeed.
I know. I'm not trying to claim that literally, this is the metaphysical/theological reality of how it went down… but it sure sounds like part of the personal life story of God's creature, Mike Malloy, was that God allowed him the dignity of one more really consequential choice, about his own life. God moved one of the conspirators to have a change of heart and tell Mike the truth, to give Mike a chance to escape the murderers… And sadly, Mike made a sad choice. To continue to live in a drunken fog while the men around him actively tried to murder him, instead of valuing the life God gave him (and the friendship Red showed him) enough to step away from these men and try to see what 'else' God might intend for him. He chose the bottle these murderers were plying him with, over the life he now knew they were trying to take from him. And that's sad.
Overall, certainly the stuff black comedies are made of, and elements of this story are certainly legendary and worth a good guffaw. (The times Mike survives, obviously.) But definitely a sobering moment near the end, that Mike didn't die merely as an innocent victim unaware of what was going on, but as someone who did know and allowed it to happen because he was just that addicted to the substance, or that despairing of alternatives. May God rest his soul.
The poor man. Not one real friend to help him.
Hey jimmy, do you think you could do an episode on the USS scorpion, and/or the weatherman, as well as the kidnapping of Patty Hearst?
A fascinating episode, I’m surprised I’ve never heard of this story before.
However, one small error at 36 minutes in.
Although Donegal is at the most northerly part of Ireland, Donegal is actually part of Southern Ireland (Republic of Ireland). Northern Ireland is a different country which is still part of and controlled by the United Kingdom.
Love the show.