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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 37 episodes available.
February 01, 2025I Call Dibs on England: The Norman Conquest (Part 1)Well we have a knock out for you this time with the first episode detailing the history around the Norman Conquest of 1066. It important to Brits, we promise. Coonen decides to a do all the accents badly and specifically, coin the first impersonation that Dr. History HATES. Lax does a serviceable southern accent and learns kind of where Wales is. Buckle up for a real medieval marathon....more1h 32minPlay
January 09, 2025Shhhh....The Emperor is Huntin' Wabbits: Napoleon Bonaparte's Epic FailThis episode is a real surprise lesson in European history. And best thing about it, is might not even be true, but Dr Moral Scholar of History and Ethics has deemed it so. Coonen has messages for his son in the future. Lax says we need more "Rochambeau-s" in history. Also, too many bad accents. Enjoy! ...more1h 30minPlay
November 30, 2024Kickin' Ass and Taking Names...and Disobeying Orders: Teddy Roosevelt's Crowded Hour (Part 3)We are really following up on this teddy guy, Dr. History is forces to think about Ol' T.R. in a whole new, naughty, light. Coonen definitely doesn't know much about the hadron collider, and even less about history. Lax nails the intro and maybe even learned a lesson along the way. ...more1h 1minPlay
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
FAQs about Laughing Historically:How many episodes does Laughing Historically have?The podcast currently has 37 episodes available.