History Minors

History Minors

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History Minors episodes

  • BOSS TWEED: Biiiig Corruption Guy
    H.D. and Jason bring you a delightful commentary on the history of Boss Tweed, New York City's famous Tammany Wigwam leader. This was recorded before Halloween, as you can probably tell. Anyways, enjoy! Intro Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Pyro Flow" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
    23 min
  • GOLD RUSH: Love Braindead Television?
    HD and Jason reunite for an episode on the 1849 California Gold Rush, as a tribute to the return of the Discovery Channel TV show, Gold Rush. Tune in to hear bad accents, historical commentary, and more BS about the American Dream. Intro Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Pyro Flow" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
    22 min
  • OCTOBER REVOLUTION: Czar Who?
    HD takes a solo dive into the Russian October Revolution of 1917. Listen to hear about why the czar wasn't exactly popular, and for more information on how to make a good political campaign in Russia in 1917. Intro Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Pyro Flow" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
    20 min
  • SIGN THE DAMN PLEDGE: The Washingtonians
    HD and Jason take a late night look at the Baltimore Washingtonian Temperance Society. Intro Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Pyro Flow" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
    22 min
  • DRUNK HISTORY QUIZ: Good Guy or Bad Guy?
    This week, HD, Jason, and a subset of the History Hoes take on historical quotes and try to decide if they were spoken by a bad person or a good person. Oh and, they are all recording after a thorough night of imbibing. Intro Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Pyro Flow" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
    20 min
  • DRUNK PONY EXPRESS: Serious Horse Girl Energy
    HD and Jason look at the American Pony Express, a short-lived yet iconic fast and loud rootin' tootin' delivery system. Also, prize goes to anyone who can determine if Jason is actually drunk. We're not convinced. Intro Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Pyro Flow" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
    22 min
  • THE CANING OF CHARLES SUMNER: He Hit Him Where?!
    HD and Jason tell the story of how Senator Charles Sumner got beat over the head inside of the Senate Chamber. Ouch. Intro Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Pyro Flow" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
    17 min
  • TANKS AND SLAPPING: Patton's Genius War Brain
    HD, Jason, and special guest Sam lightheartedly review the story of U.S. General George S. Patton, taking several weirdly inappropriate stops along the way. Listen to hear about slapping, tanks, ancient nudes(?), and reincarnation. Intro Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Pyro Flow" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
    25 min
  • INDIAN NUKES: The Buddha is Smiling
    This week, HD takes a short, solo journey into the history of India's nuclear bomb. Wouldn't you make one too, if you could? Well, even if you wouldn't, spare 10 minutes to educate yourself. Intro Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Pyro Flow" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
    12 min

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Two white guys recapping history. What else is new?