History Defeats Itself

Here at History Defeats Itself we like to put our guests to work. Why should they have it easy?! Rahaleh Nassri of the incredible podcast Violent Femme was kind enough to slum it with Kevin, John, and Greg for an episode and she leads us in a discussion about gender parity. Download the new episode today and laugh along as Rahaleh tells the boys to get their little asses into the kitchen and get her a sandwich.

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Some see graffiti as art, others as vandalism. But whether it's funny, political, clever, a crime, or just fucking cool everyone can agree that it elicits an emotion. On the latest episode of HDI it's part three of our spirit animal series. John reveals his spirit animal to be the chimpanzee and we discuss street art. How did we get there? Great question! Listen and find out.

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On episode two of our Sprit Animal Series Kevin has an inner conflict about his actual spirit animal and ultimately leads the crew in a discussion about sport hunting, also known and trophy hunting. Do we solve this existential crisis? Let's put it this way: after listening to this episode the NRA and PETA are going to be the bestest of buddies.

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In part one of our three part series about our spirit animals, Greg reveals that his spirit animal is the drug Klonopin. And if you've listened to Greg, and you know what Klonopin is, you get it.

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What’s better than listening to three heathens discuss the history and issues with the Catholic Church? Listening to four heathens talk about the history and issues with the Catholic Church! On this episode former pastor and current atheist Trevor Poelman of the hilarious podcast Belief it or Not joins us to discuss the complicated and often illegal and immoral history of the Roman Catholic Church. Bring your crucifix because you’re gonna need to say some Hail Marys after this one. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

What's better than listening to three heathens discuss the history and issues with the Catholic Church? Listening to four heathens talk about the history and issues with the Catholic Church! On this episode former pastor and current atheist Trevor Poelman of the hilarious podcast Belief it or Not joins us to discuss the complicated and often illegal and immoral history of the Roman Catholic Church. Bring your crucifix because you're gonna need to say some Hail Marys after this one.

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There are people out there who believe wholeheartedly that the Wim Hof Method has immense health benefits. Many swear by cold showers and ice baths. Did Kevin find his inner fire after six weeks of g-tummo breathing, cold therapy, and meditation? Did he find positives in taking freezing cold showers on freezing cold mornings? Will his story convince John and Greg to give it a try? Check out part two of Kevin's Wim Hof adventure and find out.

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Pain: it sucks. And treating pain can suck even worse as you try to navigate the insurance, skeptical doctors, and the chance of opioid addiction. On this episode Greg talks about pain and pain management. It sounds heavy but if anyone can make pain funny, it’s us three idiots.

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One of the biggest things we've learned through two years of isolation and semi-isolation is that feeling connected to people is very important to our well being. On this episode John discusses human connection with his bestest buds, Kevin and Greg. Because if any three people have a strong connection, it's us. Unless one of us loses internet.

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What if we told you the keys to healthy living are breathing exercises that mimic hyperventilating and taking cold showers? You might decide that healthy living isn't for you. On this episode Kevin introduces his co-hosts to Dutch extreme athlete and motivational speaker Wim Hof and breaks down his Wim Hof Method that focuses on deep breathing, meditation, and cold exposure to help find your inner power. Is this guy crazy or is he on to something? To find out, Kevin is committing himself to following the Wim Hof Method for the next six weeks after which he will report his findings. Let's hear it for hypothermia! 

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