No place on earth harbors mystery quite like the ice-covered continent of Antarctica, and while conventional knowledge tells us humans only discovered Antarctica in 1820, could it have played a much earlier role in history? On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat bundle up and embark on an expeditious discussion to the land down under, covering anything and everything to do with Antarctica, the least inhabited place on earth. The guys also bring a healthy dose of news stories and current events to the table this week, while sharing a story or two and commenting on the latest internet sensation. Could pyramids be hidden under the mile-thick ice sheet covering Antarctica? Is there evidence that southernmost continent was once a life-filled and luscious oasis? Did Russian scientists really discover a highly-intelligent octopus-like creature lurking in a remote Antarctic lake? Did yet another monolith spring up in a random location recently? For answers to these questions and many, many more, please give the latest episode of 4Thirty in the Morning a listen!

When most people hear the word 'extinct', they tend to think first towards the dinosaurs, or perhaps the wooly mammoth. But have some seemingly impossible animals just recently met their end as a species on earth? On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat excavate their way into natural history, this time dealing with the impact of extinction on earth's ever-changing fauna, while also hitting on some 'odd' news, and telling a tedious story or two in the process. What percentage of animal species that have ever lived on earth are now extinct? Has science already managed to resurrect an extinct species via cloning? Were the 'eagles' of Tolkein's Middle Earth inspired by a just-recently extinct bird? How much bribe money would it take for you to violate a judicial oath? For answers to these questions and too many more, be sure to give the latest episode of 4Thirty in the Morning a listen!

Seventy-one percent of the earth's surface area is water, and within these depths lurk some of the strangest and most awe inspiring creatures ever known. While sharks and giant squid might seem fearsome enough, are there even more formidable beasts hidden in our oceans, lakes, and rivers? On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat navigate through the perils of mythical sea-creatures, discussing all forms of legendary aquatic life, from biblical beasts to North American lake monsters and more. The guys also tackle their usual helping of news stories this week, while sharing a few stories and cracking an inside-joke or two in the process. Could the 'Leviathan' of the Old Testament still be lurking in our oceans today? Did a famous explorer encounter mermaids during his first expeditions into the Americas? Is a legendary Japanese river monster still terrorizing citizens today? How long is 'too long' in between bathing? For answers to these questions and many, many more, please give the latest episode of 4Thirty in the Morning a listen!