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Hear firsthand accounts from important moments in history from the people who lived them. Hosts Greg Gallant and Devin Field recount their experiences in modern history while talking with other "witnesses" who were there too.

Devin and Greg relive an event steeped in both awe and mystery: The Moon Landing. What really happened on the Apollo 11 mission? Hear the entire story behind that fateful day with Suze Foreman (Ego Nwodim) and Ronger Newfoundland (Jacob Wysocki).

Devin and Greg kick off their season of profiling geniuses by remembering their relationships with the revolutionary primatologist Jane Goodall. Later they speak with Jane's stylist Barney Von Swank (Hillary Anne Matthews) about Jane's signature khaki shorts and Jane's son Grub (Kimia Behpoornia), who was raised in a very normal way.

Devin and Greg discuss their connections with artistic raconteur Andy Warhol. They're joined by Matthew Pendleton (Kale Hills) and Baby Doll (Oscar Montoya) two dear friends of Warhol's to discuss art, excessive drug use and how many celebrities they can name drop. 

Devin and Greg shatter the paradigm when discussing their connections with silicon valley guru Steve Jobs. Then they speak to the people that knew Steve Jobs best: his fellow commune resident Doria (Suzi Barrett) and his psychic, Bernardo "The Vision" Frankwater (Peter Banifaz).

Devin and Greg host an animated discussion about cultural pioneer Walt Disney. They're joined by self-proclaimed Walt Disney day one and inspiration for many of his characters Abner Fiber (Drew Tarver) and Walt's mother Dolores Disney (Gilli Nissim) who had the courage to never believe in him.

Devin and Greg wax philosophical on the legacy of the incomparable Oprah Winfrey. With the help of Lalonda Winfrey (Laci Mosley) and Temetrius Morant (Edgar Momplaisir), the hosts detail the many broken eggs that made the omelet of Oprah's legacy.

Devin and Greg stage their own British Invasion by dicsusing the Fab Four themselves: The Beatles. With a little help from their friends - Pete Worst (Mary Sasson) and Officer Neil Pudding (Will Hines) - the guys uncover a an alternate version of the band that never was, and the intricacies of British law enforcement jurisdiction.

Devin and Greg take their exploration of our culture's geniuses to the world of sports by profiling six-time Super Bowl Champion and MAGA hat-wearer Tom Brady. Along with Donna (Alyssa Limperis) and Ronger Newfoundland (Jacob Wysocki), our hosts run down the life of the so-called G.O.A.T. and are visited by an old friend.

Devin and Greg close out the season by recounting their dealings with media mogul and living devil Rupert Murdoch. With added insight from Jesse Gofundme (Ali Ghandour) and Chuck Wife (James Mannion), they delve deep into the News International phone hacking scandal, as well as the downfall of several prominent news personalities.