This week we welcome special guest Matt Patches to discuss the history of Mission Impossible, from its origins as a Cold War-era TV show to the every-4-years film franchise we've come to know and love. We thought we'd look back given that the sixth (and final? who knows!) movie, Mission Impossible: Fallout, comes out on Friday.
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Mission Impossible: A Brief History

The History of Fun explores the hidden backstories behind the things you enjoy. This season, we’re diving into the amazing origins of your favorite holiday traditions. Join Polygon’s Russ Frushtick, Allegra Frank, and Chris Plante each week as they embark on a new quest to uncover these common-yet-mysterious customs. Produced by Polygon and the Vox Media Podcast Network.

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There is a war. It's been going on for hundreds of years. And there's only one victim: CHRISTMAS. Chris Plante dives deep into The War on Christmas. Where it started, why it started, and out frickin' ridiculous it is.
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The War on Christmas: A Brief History (Season Finale)

Join us for another episode of The History of Fun! This week we're looking into the fascinating origins of the dreidel of Hannukah. 
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Dreidel and Hannukah: A Brief History

A brief history of The Yule Lads and The Yule Cat of Iceland.
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The Yule Lads & Yule Cat of Iceland: A Brief History

A brief history of Black Friday.
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Black Friday: A Brief History

A brief history of Krampus, the anti-Santa.
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Mission Impossible: A Brief History

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