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Two DC-based comics, Adam Lax and Adam Coonen, have teamed up with one cagey historian to hurt history's feelings. Covering a wide range of topics, time periods, and places, these hilarious friends do... more
FAQs about Laughing Historically:How many episodes does Laughing Historically have?The podcast currently has 34 episodes available.
October 24, 2024So Many Tangents: Teddy Roosevelt's Crowded Hour (Part 2)Hey Everyone, ol' teddy is back at it again and this time we meet the Rough Riders (HOOO) and find out he treated them better than his own kids. Lax has big opinions about Tampa Bay and how to get out of there. Coonen thinks he knows about guns and doesn't and Dr. History hates doesn't like French Pants in the army is 1914. ...more1h 13minPlay
September 23, 2024You Forgot to Give Us Homework: Teddy Roosevelt's Crowded Hour (part 1)Well this week we got ol' Theo, do the job of 7 men even though no one really asked him to. Wheeling and dealing, get him some battleship and talking real shit about Spain. We find out that Lax might actually be a fan of this show, Coonen's opinions are are wrong and he is loud and Dr History Scholar has a real heart felt message for one Ken Burns. ...more1h 2minPlay
August 15, 2024John Paul Jones (Part 4): A Short Leap to Admiral and a Shorter Stay in RussiaIn the final episode of our John Paul Jones series, we find out what happens to an American captain with no American Navy. Turns out it is Russia. He Po-temp-couldn't get too far though... And Adam Lax continues to die of some new illness....more58minPlay
July 20, 2024John Paul Jones (Part 3). Taking it to the SeasIn part three of our John Paul Jones episode, we see our guy get nice and bloody on the high seas. Also, we learn were "docking" comes from. (Hint, its seamen). Adam Lax gives everyone Ebola/H1N1 and Dr. History explain how French Cannons are "premature". Enjoy!...more1h 27minPlay
June 19, 2024John Paul Jones 2: Short Kings Rise! In France and in EnglandHoly hell listener, Its part two of John Paul Jones, Naval captain of the American Revolution. He becomes a Ben Franklin Acolyte in France and then hissy fits all over the Scottish coast. Also, Adam C. goes off the rails on the sex jokes, why? because he can!...more57minPlay
May 15, 2024John Paul Jones (Part 1): Short King, Adrenalin Junky, Pixie CaptainWhat is better than the bastard son of a gardener harassing British commerce? Giving him the voice of an angel and a penchant for rage. John Paul Jones has a real weird go of it. Also, Coonen does the impossible and Dr. History Scholar scratches his back....more1h 21minPlay
April 16, 2024Grace O'Malley- Slay Pirate Queen Slay: But like... LiterallyWe got pirates! And a sick ass queen to boot, Grace O'Malley. Adam Coonen tries to do a clean show (spoilers, he fails, real bad). Adam Lax doesn't really learn lessons and Dr. History Scholar learns a bunch. Hear about how this literal, killer pirate queen was born to kick ass and chew bubble gum but bubble bum wasn't invented yet....more2h 57minPlay
March 18, 2024No Small Feat: The Life and Escape of Robert SmallsThis time around we learn about Robert Smalls, an enslaved man that saved himself, his family and many others from slavery. We get to learn the meaning of ride or die and southern accents abound. I say, I say, I say. the confederacy was stupid and we talk about it....more2h 16minPlay
February 16, 2024The Sheriff Of Not-A-Man: Nichola de la HaieIn this episode we talk about the very first female sheriff in English history, Nichola de la Haie. She kicked ass for the wrong king. Also Dr. Civics History Scholar sneaks in a lesson about democracy or rule of law or some such....Also, the Adam's are particularly off the chain on this one....more1h 50minPlay
December 17, 2023Bass Reeves Part 2:The Bass-t of the Best-Shooting Racists Gets You LaidIn the second part of our Bass Reeves story, we find out that he got a saber in the most rad way possible, did a ton of befriending and really was a paragon of justice. Our hats off to him and his progeny who probably are just as rad....more1h 33minPlay
FAQs about Laughing Historically:How many episodes does Laughing Historically have?The podcast currently has 34 episodes available.