The Compendium Podcast

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True Crime | Historical Events | Incredible People

A weekly variety podcast that gives you everything you need to know on a topic to help stand your ground at a social gathering. We explore stories from the darker corners of true crime, forgotten historical events, and incredible people.

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EPISODE 156

24 March 2026

Biosphere 2: The Grand Experiment That Could Not Breathe

Built in the Arizona desert to prove humans could survive inside a sealed world, Biosphere 2 became one of the strangest science experiments ever attempted. Eight people went in. Oxygen fell, food ran short, and the dream of a perfect artificial Earth started to buckle.

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Hey, I'm Kyle, your host on The Compendium podcast. I believe you don't need to commit to a 10-part series to learn about a story. That's why I'm committed to providing easily digestible stories wrapped up in a neat little one-hour-ish package.

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I'm Adam Cox, your side-show freak co-pilot on The Compendium. Think of me as your voice. Whether on your commute, at the gym, or during quiet moments. Join Kyle and me as we dive into mysterious, fascinating, and oddball topics.

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Loni Alexander

Thank you

Thank you for featuring me on your show! You guys seem like my best friends. I have listened to your podcast from the very beginning. You guys have the best podcast there is by far! You are extremely entertaining, enthusiastic, hilarious, insightful and educational. I love your sense of humor as you banter back and forth. I'm obsessed! Continue the great work!

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Jemaine Clement? Is that you?

These guys know what they’re doing! They’re hilarious and insightful, and tell the greatest most interesting stories from history. Also, who knew Jemaine Clement had a side gig as a podcaster. (Here’s looking at you “Adam”.)

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HaniaCMB

Five Stars!

Yo! I started listening a while ago and left you this very standard review: “a clever, witty and genuinely fun podcast. Highly recommend!” . Still mean that but Just wanted to add as a former resident of the UK and then NY and now elsewhere in US. Really appreciate your take, perspective and overarching sense of humor. Hope you keep it up and hold it down MFs.

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