Historiography!

Historiography! episodes:

• 12.04.2017

  Supermarket Sweep!

  My friend Jess Murray joins me as we historically analyze the game show Supermarket Sweep! The conclusion we come to is fairly obvious, but also super important in larger context, this show accentuates consumerism culture in America. Check out an...

  
• 11.15.2017

  Roseanne Conner's, "Traditional" Thanksgiving w/ Brittney Miller!

  We further discuss what a traditional Thanksgiving is through an episode of Roseanne! How is this different from the last episode and why is it important that Roseanne shows us this view of an American family? http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x239ycw

  
• 11.07.2017

  What The Hell Is A Traditional American Thanksgiving?!

  I am at camp this week! (yay!) We delve into a, "how to" video from the 1940's and talk about a, "traditional American Thanksgiving." But what is a traditional American Thanksgiving even? To this particular video it means a lovely...

  
• 10.31.2017

  Mechanics and The Clam Canyon: Capitalism's Seedy Reality

  My car broke down this weekend! I just got it back and had to pay too much to get it fixed! The Rugrats almost went through the same thing! Sorry this episode is late, this weekend was kind of a...

  
• 10.23.2017

  1999, Battle Bots, and the Legend of Y2K2

  Sam Miller joins me again as we talk about a Pay Per View from 1999 on Battle Bots! This is a really fun one! Here is the PPV event that you don't have to pay for because it's from 1999...

  
• 10.17.2017

  Celebrating Autumn With Little Bear

  Sorry for this being late! It's a fun one! Fall is here and when I think of seasons in general a cartoon that comes to mind is Little Bear! The show was created in the 90's, but looks like something...

  
• 10.09.2017

  Where In Time Is Carmen Sandiego?!?

  Where In Time Is Carmen Sandiego was another popular show on PBS! I talk aout why this was so helpful in inspiring an interest for history in children! One note, I talk aout the music genre, "rockapella" but I elieve...

  
• 10.03.2017

  Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego!?!

  This one went up late and I apologize! It is worth it though, because it will also be on youtube as a video episode in the short future! My amazing friend Sam Han is a whizz with video production and...

  
• 09.25.2017

  "Bad Boys Bad Boys, Whatcha Gonna Do?" Make A Hit Reality TV Show, Duh!

  This is a special one. Comedian, father and lovely human being Sam Miller joins me as we talk about the reality show, "Cops," why it was popular, and also why the system it documents is problematic. Sam has been to...

  
• 09.18.2017

  Then and Now: Mark McGuire, Sammy Sosa And The Home Run Race of 1998

  In 1961 Roger Maris broke Babe Ruth's untouchable single season home run record and it took 37 years for it to be broken again. What seemed like this wonderful event for baseball was tarnished by the realization that steroids helped...

  
• 09.11.2017

  Kirkland vs Canelo: Fighting In A Phone Booth

  This is another better late than never podcast! I was gonna do it last night but didn't want to whisper, and also didn't want to wake anyone up! Canelo vs Kirkland happened a week after the Mayweather Pacquiao fight and...

  
• 09.05.2017

  Better Late Than Never: Starcade!

  I'm SUPER late this week, but the wait is worth it! I get jacked on 1980's video arcade culture! I hope you like the video, it's a gameshow that ran from 1982-84 where contestants basically just played arcade games!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eESdC_MqRbI

  
• 08.28.2017

  Mariners Baseball: Sodo Mojo

  This turned out to be a great episode! We talk about baseball commercials and how much they add to the sport! The 2001 Mariners had some doozies and I specifically focus on those ones! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7LIOSTBFv8&index;=58&list;=PLX0QiAf6mS6AR5Ogcm7WpiY-9LrnL1iQO

  
• 08.21.2017

  February 26th 1979: The Solar Eclipse!

  The solar eclipse happens today! Sit back and watch some footage from a newscast done by ABC in 1979 about the event! And enjoy the one happening in the next 10 hours!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAacZoIJUN0

  
• 08.13.2017

  Off To Summer Camp

  Life update alert! I talk about my coming week at summer camp and the weekend I just had at Tacoma Comedy Club! A short one but a good one! No homework this week!

  
• 08.07.2017

  To Catch A Predator: Reality TV And News Collide!

  Who remembers the show, "To Catch A Predator?' I do!! Because I have been binge watching them all weekend! Although incredibly entertaining, what did this show mean historically for America, and what did it show about what American's liked??  https://vimeo.com/171178159

  
• 07.31.2017

  Rotary Phones and Orange Soda!

  This episode is a shit show, but it's a fun shit show! I sample some bougie soda pop I bought at Safeway and discuss an instructional video on how to use a rotary phone!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuYPOC-gCGA

  
• 07.24.2017

  Boxing: The Sweet Science Imitates Life!

  I give you an update on my life, and then talk about a boxing match from 2007 (Pavlik vs Miranda) If there is a situation in your life that you can't afford to back down from, watch this fight and...

  
• 07.16.2017

  Bug Juice Part 16: The One We Missed

  Yep! We are still slowly putting these out! I had this one in the bank for a while! The audio is super off in this copy of the episode (we couldn't find a better version) but we get a good...

  
• 07.10.2017

  Camp O-Ongo In 1986!

  I am super under the weather and super almost about to be full on working a week as a cabin leader. Hope I get well soon because ain't no rest at camp! We check out a promotional video from Camp...

  
• 07.03.2017

  The 2004 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

  It happens every 4th of July, the Nathan's Hot Dog eating competition! This one is intense!! I hope you guys enjoy the video and your 4th of July! Be safe and don't do anything I wouldn't do! ;) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYZoAJ5ayZo

  
• 06.26.2017

  November 2002: Xbox Live Arrives!

  I talk about the unveiling of Xbox live! In 2002 gamers could now directly connect with other gamers through the world wide web, and even trash talk to them! This had huge impacts historically! Matt will explain everything!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9X39SWIaIN4

  
• 06.19.2017

  School Lunches In 1960, 2007 and 2017

  Zach Groshell joins me again and we discuss a 1960's film on the Natonal School Lunch Program and its importance! We also talk about our own memories of school lunch in High School and the continued importance of giving every...

  
• 06.12.2017

  A Nationally Televised Mental Breakdown In A Boxing Ring

  In 1997 Oliver McCall realized he wasn't going to win a fight, and mentally broke down on national television. Even if you aren't a boxing fan you will find this interesting in that we have all felt those emotions slowly...

  
• 06.05.2017

  A 1950's Ford Salesman And His American Dream

  This is a fun one! We check out a training video on how to sell a Ford automobile! Why was it made, and how does it exemplify the American dream for many in the 1950's? Also, how cute is that...

  
• 05.29.2017

  Square One: PBS's Solution To The Math Crisis In 1987

  PBS made a show to get kids pumped about math again and it is amazing! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-vPvGoB6YA Also omg Errol Spence Junior! Watch him fight, he is gorgeous and I might have a crush on him for the way he goes...

  
• 05.22.2017

  Eric Jakubowski: A Losers Hero!

  We are talking boxing tonight! Boxing is my favorite sport ever and it is fights like this that make me love it! Jakubowski loses in 2 rounds, but makes the brutal end incredibly heartwarming, and gives the hopeless hope that...

  
• 05.15.2017

  Bug Juice Part 15: Asa Got A Girl!

  I keep meaning to post these episodes during the week, but then never have enough content! Right now I am at my Mom's and she is sick so instead of bugging her with my lovely historical passion I am gonna...

  
• 05.08.2017

  Bug Juice Part 14: Ixnay on the Uckinfay

  Max and I are back with more Bug Juice! The boys go on a hike and John annoys the hell outta me! The girls have a stellar basketball team! Let's talk about it on this episode of.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnS6ElathOY

  
• 05.01.2017

  Bug Juice Part 13: Say It Ain't So Sarai!

  I am moving and we have been busy so I decided to hold this episode until today! We are gonna finish these up but here is episode 13 of Bug Juice!! I am going to be working at Camp starting...

  
• 04.24.2017

  Bill Nye; He Is A SOLID Guy!

  My best friend Zach Groshell asked me to do a lil somethin somethin for his class so this episode is for that! It's about the importance of Bill Nye in American culture and his success in making science both cool...

  
• 04.21.2017

  Bug Juice Part 12: Andy Is The New Connor

  The new kids are here!! There are a ton of new faces and we struggle to keep up! But we are darn excited to see them all! The dynamics of each cabin change completely, let's talk about it! Also, chill...

  
• 04.18.2017

  Bug Juice Part 11: Pour Some Bug Juice Out For The Homies Leavin

  Session 1 is over! Max and I reminisce over the kids who are leaving and rejoice over the ones staying. We talk about the importance of the final embers, or as they call it on this show, a huddle up...

  
• 04.17.2017

  Video Game Culture In 2003 Part 2

  Max and I revisit our lovely friends Fatal1ty, Graig, Billy and The Order of Light on MTV's True Life episode, "I'm A Professional Gamer." We focus this time on the changes in video games from then and now and how...

  
• 04.15.2017

  Bug Juice Part 10: The Broken Hearts Club

  Session 1 appears to be coming to an end, which means there are breakups aplenty! The resilience of these kids is pretty darn inspiring! Andrew also finds his niche at camp, we love you Andrew! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlzYNYvjBqs

  
• 04.13.2017

  Bug Juice Part 9: Fried Soggy Bagels

  Martha, whom we have only seen like 3 times in the whole show so far all of a sudden has an entire episode dedicated to her! Yay Martha! Allsion and Jenny decide to stay back from the big hike which...

  
• 04.12.2017

  Bug Juice Part 8: The Candy Mafia

  There is a crime ring at camp that is circulating candy to campers jonesing for it! Who could this shadowy figure be?? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKJGWqUEdC8

  
• 04.10.2017

  The 1997 X Games! THEY'RE EXTREME!!!!

  My friend Arron joins me at camp and we discuss the X Games! 1997 was the 3rd year they were doing them so questions on how exactly to market it, and what events were going to be in the X...

  
• 04.09.2017

  Bug Juice Part 7: WHEN IT'S LIGHTENING YER NOT SUPPOSED TO BE OUTSIDE!

  We are back! The boys decide to go slip and slide around in a rainstorm while the girls are in a constant state of turmoil! But a campfire ends up bringing them all together! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G83g81kulvg

  
• 04.08.2017

  Bug Juice Part 6: It's Jason, Not Steven!

  I can't get his name right! There are some creepy moments in this episode as well as some great basketball moments! The Wig Wam vs. Wazi Rivalry is for realz! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RZ6e5OHFXs

  
• 04.07.2017

  Bug Juice Episode 5: This Show Was Filmed 20 Years Ago!

  This show was filmed 20 years ago! We can't stop talking about that! There is a camp dance or, "social" as they call it and things get steamy! Nosing happens, there is grinding, Rhett DJ's and Megan says yes to...

  
• 04.06.2017

  Bug Juice Part 4: These Bushes Are Whack AF!

  Our lovely and wonderful rag tag crew goes into the mountains and learns how to survive and work together as a team! They are proud of their accomplishments and we are very proud of them! Turns out there are 20...

  
• 04.05.2017

  Bug Juice Part 3: Connor; The Quiet Piece of Meat

  What are Connor's magical powers? Could it be his visor tipped slightly to the side while nailing jump shots? Or how he looks like a mix between Eminem and some member of 98 Degrees? We don't know, and neither does...

  
• 04.04.2017

  Bug Juice Part 2: Hassan is the New Nick

  We are back with more drama from Camp Waziyatah! Arron joins us as we talk about all the friggin pollen in this lake! What's the deal?? And also c'mon Kisha, can you just let Jenny do her thing and communicate...

  
• 04.02.2017

  Bug Juice Part 1: It Doesn't Come In A Jar!

  Max Davis joins me today as we talk about the Disney Show, "Bug Juice" and the magic of summer camp, including camp romance (awe!) and the dynamic between old and new campers! WE WILL BE DOING THIS AGAIN EACH DAY...

  
• 03.27.2017

  Jiffy Pop and Other Fun Date Ideas!

  This episode is about dates, and how to create a really good and memorable one! The homework this week is to create a fun date that your significant other (or even just a friend) would really enjoy, and then go...

  
• 03.19.2017

  Punching Nazis: Popeye Approved!

  We talk about a Popeye short from World War II and what it tried to convey to the US population at home during the war! The homefront is important when studying any war, and there are so many primary sources...

  
• 03.13.2017

  Portland Comedy Road Trip feat. Chase Roper and Nicole Ash Bailey!

  My two comedy pals join me and we talk about our fantastic comedy road trip to Portland as well as reminisce about or favorite Ren and Stimpy episodes! Yay comedy! http://kisscartoon.se/Cartoon/The-Ren-Stimpy-Show Also check out Chase and Nicole's podcast at: http://www.halympia.com/...

  
• 03.05.2017

  The Price Is Right: A Birthday Tradition

  I talk about my birthday that was on Friday! We also discuss a, "Price Is Right Episode" that aired on the same date (that I have watched every year on my birthday for 4 years now) Why do Americans love...

  
• 02.27.2017

  Ducking and Covering; The Alternative To Sh***ing Your Pants

  I finally tackle the, "Duck and Cover" video produced in 1951 and shown in classrooms and schools throughout the rest of the decade. These were scary times, and it's important to watch this not as a cynical 2017 inhabitant, but...