Episodes 9
Avg. Duration 49m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (7)
Since Jun 2023
Latest Episode Mar 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Semi-Annually
Format
Episodic
Hosting
feeds.captivate.fm

About This Podcast

History with detours. Written, read, and sound-designed by Chris Schoen. Season One "Ludlow: Story of a Strike," now streaming across the pod-o-sphere. Season Two: Coming in 2026 For access to bonus content and other perks, visit https://www.patreon.com/effigypod

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S1E9 UNLOCKED Bonus Episode 1: Pioneer Dan

Mar 09, 2026 7m

"Traits of the Mine Mule," New York Sun, August 1893Uncredited wire report, an example of the late 19th century genre of "“occupational animal ethnography.”Read by Colm O'ReillySound design by Chris…

S1E8 S1:E8 Firing Squad Ambitions

Jul 19, 2025 56m

Clips: (28:00) Mike Livoda interviewed by Eric Margolis, June 1978; Victor Bazanale interviewed by Eric Margolis, 1975. Colorado Coal Project, University of Colorado, Boulder.***For a transcript,…

S1E7 S1:E7 The Bosom of Abraham

Aug 07, 2024 46m

For a transcript, please visit the podcast website at http://effigypod.com/.To support the show, become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/effigypod.

S1E6 S1:E6 Folklore

Mar 18, 2024 2h 16m

Cold open:"Time May Be Later Than We Think!" Denver Catholic Register, January 26, 1950.Read by Emmy Bean.***For a transcript, please visit the podcast website at http://effigypod.com/. To support…

S1E5 S1:E5 Cracked Skull with Cracked Skull

Jan 07, 2024 55m

Cold open:Promotional circular of the Pinkerton Detective Agency, 1893Read by Guy MasseyInterlude:Helen Ring Robinson, testimony before the Industrial Commission, 1916Read by Rita O'Connell--Clips:…

S1E4 S1:E4 Peril To Your Head

Oct 02, 2023 51m

Cold opens:Letter to the Editor, The Survey, June 18, 1921.Read by Diana Slickman"What Is A Bohunk?," print advertisement by mail order tycoon Earle Liederman, 1928.Read by Jeff Dorchen--Clips:…

S1E3 S1:E3 Steel Battleship

Aug 11, 2023 37m

Cold open read by Jeff Dorchen, (Lord Melbourne, Letter to Durham County Magistrates, 1832.)--Clips: (21:27) Pete Gergich interviewed by Eric Margolis, February 1978. Colorado Coal Project,…

S1E2 S1:E2 When The Mine Roof Falls

Jul 17, 2023 51m

Featuring what may be the the longest cold open in podcast history, read by Colm O'Reilly. (From Coal and the Coal Mines, 1889, by Homer Green).--Clips: (27:42) Mike Livoda interviewed by Eric…

S1E1 S1:E1 Glück Auf!

Jun 19, 2023 45m

The premiere episode of Effigy's first season: Ludlow, story of a strike. Cold open from "Coal Catechism" (1906), William Jasper Nicholls. And we orienteer from there.Clips: (28:15) Mike Livoda…

S1 S1:E0: Episode Zero

May 31, 2023 3m

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Effigy have?

Effigy has published 9 episodes since June 2023, covering topics in Documentary, History.

Is Effigy still active?

Effigy is currently highly active with new episodes semi-annually. Average episode length is 49m.

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