Howard Hughes | The Man Who Bought Vegas
About this episode
Jaron and Tim explore the life of Howard Hughes, a billionaire known for his eccentric behavior and significant impact on aviation and Las Vegas.
What would you do with unlimited money, your own private air force, and absolutely nobody to tell you "no"? If you're Howard Hughes, you crash planes through Los Angeles neighborhoods, corporatize the Vegas mob, and eventually lock yourself in a hotel room wearing tissue boxes on your feet. This week, Jaron and Tim dive into one of history's most fascinating eccentric billionaires. From inheriting an oil-drilling empire to winning Oscars, breaking airspeed records, building the largest plane ever flown, and slowly losing his mind on chocolate and milk — Howard's story has it all. Plus: a disputed will, a mysterious gas station owner, and a CIA body-double conspiracy theory that may genuinely blow your mind. Things I Learned Last Night is an educational comedy podcast where best friends Jaron Myers and Tim Stone talk about random topics and have fun all along the way. If you like learning, and laughing a whole lot while you do, then you’ll love TILLN. Watch or listen to this episode today! Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes…
More episodes of Things I Learned Last Night
- The Luddites | 200 Years Ago, Workers Watched Machines Take Their Jobs.
- Robert Chesebrough | The Nasty Goo Made Him Rich
- Bricks & Minifigs | YouTuber Gets DESTROYED In $200k Lawsuit
- Samuel Morse | The Most Famous Inventor You Know Nothing About
- The Business Plot | Wall Street Tried to Overthrow the Government
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Things I Learned Last Night podcast page.