Chainsaw History

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Podcast siblings Jamie Chambers and Bambi Chambers jump back to their family roots in rural Alabama as they examine the life of the state's most infamous governor, George Wallace. They following the "fighting little judge" from his beginnings in abject poverty to reaching a seat of real power. Wallace's thirst for power parallels the fight for racial justice in the growing Civil Rights movement. Is it worse to be a true racist or to use racism as a political weapon? This begins a three-part complicated story about a segregationist governor once endorsed by the NAACP.mbi discuss four-term famously-racist Alabama governor George Wallace. His early life reads like a supervillain origin story. Learn more and support our podcast over on Patreon!

Jamie & Bambi share a story from their own family, one that ties into an issue that even Ben Franklin once wrote about—the fact that once white people got a taste of Native American life they usually preferred it to white society. Find more bonus episodes on Patreon!

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Welcome back to Chainsaw History! This episode dives deep into the early military career of George Washington. Discover the untold stories of young Washington during the French and Indian War, from his disastrous defeat at Fort Necessity to his harrowing experience in General Braddock's ill-fated campaign. Learn how Washington, despite battling severe dysentery and hemorrhoids, showed remarkable resilience and leadership. Explore the Albany Congress and Benjamin Franklin's visionary Albany Plan of Union, which laid the groundwork for the future United States government.

This episode brings history to life with a signature blend of irreverence and insight, highlighting the hilarious mishaps and incredible feats of America's first president. Packed with fascinating facts, unexpected twists, and plenty of laughs, this is George Washington like you've never seen him before.

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Welcome to the pilot episode of Chainsaw History, where Jamie Chambers and his sister Bambi Chambers swear their way through America's checkered past! In this episode, Jamie dives into his genealogy adventure, uncovering the gripping and tragic story of their ancestor, David Boyd, who was captured by Native Americans in the mid-1700s. This tragic tale leads us into the brutal realities of colonial America, the French and Indian War, and George Washington's early military career. From David Boyd's harrowing experience to the pivotal Battle of Jumonville Glen, you'll find history relatable, funny, and sometimes shockingly brutal.