Pint-Sized History

PINT-SIZED HISTORY ARE GOING (BACK) TO KOREA.

This time though we're going north of the border, unlike the US Army in 1951.

Have you ever wondered what Kim Jong-Il was actually like? Have you ever thought that the 'little rocket man' Kim Jong Un felt like a plastic bag drifting through the wind?

No? NEITHER HAVE WE. But Joe's decided that we're going for a deeper dive on the Kims. The supreme leaders who honestly just get weirder and weirder as they come and go.

We're talking all things Kim. The crazy dictator dynasty who bent an entire nation to their knees for the last 75 odd years and let me tell you they are really odd.

You'll find out how their ruthlessness and commitment to rule, backed up by an enormous propaganda machine, inflicted untold hardships and suffering on the population of North Korea.

Shoutout to @bigshortage for the jingle!

Don’t forget to follow and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

PINT-SIZED HISTORY ARE GOING (BACK) TO KOREA.

This time though we're going north of the border, unlike the US Army in 1951.

Have you ever wondered what life is like in North Korea? Have you ever thought that Kim Jong-Il just looked a little bit lonely?

No? NEITHER HAVE WE. But Joe's decided that today's episode is going to be a deep dive on the three Kims. The supreme leaders who honestly just get weirder and weirder as they come and go.

We're talking all things Kim. The crazy dictator dynasty who bent an entire nation to their knees for the last 75 odd years and let me tell you they are really odd.

You'll find out how their ruthlessness and commitment to rule, backed up by an enormous propaganda machine, inflicted untold hardships and suffering on the population of North Korea.

Shoutout to @bigshortage for the jingle!

Don’t forget to follow and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

PINT-SIZED HISTORY GOES WILD IN ST. PETERSBURG

Our final part from our two-parter about Rasputin and his rise within the imperial Russian Empire aristocracy.

We talk about all the scandals he was involved in, particularly with the Tsarina Empress Alexandra Feodorovna, the incredible stories about his life at the heart of Russian royalty, and the debauchery that led to his eventual assassination by Russian elites.

Joe and Zack discuss the legendary tale of the spiritual cult leader Rasputin and his devious ways. He may or may not have seduced the entire Russian aristocracy.

🍻 Grab a pint, strap in, and relive early 20th century through the lense of a sex-crazed madman.

🎶 Shoutout to @bigshortage for our iconic jingle! 🔥

🎧 Don’t forget to follow and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

PINT-SIZED HISTORY GETS MYSTICAL... and kinda sexy?

Step into an epic two-parter about the imperial Russian Empire and all the scandals, mystery and debauchery that it encompassed.

Joe and Zack discuss the legendary tale of the spiritual cult leader Rasputin and his devious way. He may or may not have seduced the entire Russian aristocracy.

🍻 Grab a pint, strap in, and relive early 20th century through the lense of a sex-crazed madman.

🎶 Shoutout to @bigshortage for our iconic jingle! 🔥

🎧 Don’t forget to follow and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

✈️ PINT-SIZED HISTORY TAKES TO THE SKIES! ✈️

“Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.” – Winston Churchill

🎧 Join Joe and Zack as they soar into the dramatic story of the Battle of Britain, the first major campaign fought entirely in the air, and a turning point of World War II that decided the fate of Europe.

The first episode of Season 3 looks at how a battered RAF faced down the might of the Luftwaffe, how radar and resilience tipped the scales, and why this clash of Spitfires and Messerschmitts became legend.

In this episode, we unpack:

🛡️ The Blitz beginnings: Hitler’s plan to crush Britain from the skies.

📡 Radar & Resilience: How new tech, innovation and hardy pilots saved the RAF and Britain.

🦅 The Few: The pilots who risked everything in dogfights over the Channel.

🔥 The Turning Point: Why the Luftwaffe faltered, and how Britain stood tall.

🍻 Grab a pint, strap in, and relive the summer of 1940 - a story of survival, defiance, and the roar of Spitfires in the skies.

🎶 Shoutout to @bigshortage for our iconic jingle! 🔥

🎧 Stream now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts – and don’t forget to follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode!

PINT-SIZED HISTORY MEET XI JINPING

Welcome to the Season 2 finale of Pint-Sized History!

In this episode, Joe and Zack explore the life of Xi Jinping, the President of China, General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party, and arguably the most powerful man in the world.

Zack leads the way through Xi Jinping’s remarkable journey, including:

• 🧬 Xi's early life and the influence of his father, a purged Communist Party official.
• ⚖️ China’s political instability during Xi's youth and how it shaped his ambition.
• 🧠 Xi’s calculated rise through the CCP ranks, from provincial roles to the Politburo.
• 🏛️ His path to becoming the President of the People’s Republic of China, and how that’s impacted global politics.

Whether you're interested in modern Chinese history, authoritarian leadership, or just love a good origin story, this episode is NOT to be missed.

Sponsored by Crate Brewery – Grab 15% off all beer with code PINTSIZED15 at cratebrewery.com

🎵 Huge thanks to bigshortage for our opening jingle.

🎧 Subscribe and follow for more, we’ll be back in late August for Season 3 – see you then!

PINT-SIZED HISTORY TAKES ON D.B. COOPER – THE SKYJACKING THAT BAFFLED THE WORLD

In 1971, a man known only as D.B. Cooper pulled off the most mysterious skyjacking in U.S. history. He hijacked a commercial airplane, demanded $200,000 in ransom, then parachuted into the night, never to be seen again.

This week, Pint-Sized History cracks open the case:

✈️ Who was D.B. Cooper?

💰 What happened to the ransom money?

🕵️‍♂️ What are the most convincing theories?

🌲 And did he really survive the jump?

Join us for a deep dive into a legendary mystery that blends true crime, aviation, conspiracy theories, and just the right amount of swagger.

Grab a drink, hit play, and let’s explore the unsolved case that’s haunted the FBI for over 50 years.

🎶 Huge shoutout to @bigshortage for our opening jingle! 🔥

🔥 PINT-SIZED HISTORY IS STAYING IN 'NAM!🔥

"Goooood Moorrnniiing Vietnam." – Good Morning, Vietnam

🎧 Join Joe and Zack as they dive into the explosive history of the Vietnam War — a brutal, complex clash of ideologies that reshaped Southeast Asia and rocked the world.

This is Part Two of our Vietnam War Series — covering the chaos of the conflict that became a cultural touchstone, inspiring unforgettable films, powerful protest music, and a wave of anti-government sentiment.

👉 In this episode, we unpack:

• 🟥 The American introduction to the War: How successive US Presidents plunged America deeper and deeper into a losing conflict.
• ⚔️ Horror and Battles - The unsuspecting village of My Lai that experienced atrocities, and the Tet Offensive from the North Vietnamese.
• 🦅 The American Opinion: Why the US public turned against the war and anti-Government sentiment reached an all-time high.

🍻 Grab a drink, press play, and ride the historical wave through the '50s, '60s, and '70s — featuring the sounds of Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, and Creedence Clearwater Revival 🎶.

🎶 Huge shoutout to @bigshortage for our opening jingle! 🔥

🎧 Stream now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts – and don’t forget to follow/subscribe so you never miss a beat!

🔥 PINT-SIZED HISTORY IS GOING TO 'NAM!🔥

"I love the smell of napalm in the morning." – Apocalypse Now

🎧 Join Joe and Zack as they dive into the explosive history of the Vietnam War — a brutal, complex clash of ideologies that reshaped Southeast Asia and rocked the world.

This is Part One of our Vietnam War Series — covering the roots of a conflict that became a cultural touchstone, inspiring unforgettable films, powerful protest music, and a wave of anti-government sentiment.

👉 In this episode, we unpack:

• 🟥 From Colonisation to Liberation: How Vietnam transformed under French rule, Japanese occupation, and eventually found independence post-WWII.
• ⚔️ A Country Divided: North vs. South Vietnam – the simmering tensions that echoed Korea’s split.
• 🦅 The American Lens: Why U.S. presidents got involved, their Cold War mindset, and the fear of the rising Red Tide .

🍻 Grab a drink, press play, and ride the historical wave through the '50s, '60s, and '70s — featuring the sounds of Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, and Creedence Clearwater Revival 🎶.

🎶 Huge shoutout to @bigshortage for our opening jingle! 🔥

🎧 Stream now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts – and don’t forget to follow/subscribe so you never miss a beat!

🚇PINT-SIZED HISTORY HEADS TO LONDON🚇

(AND WE GET EVEN DRUNKER)

From the Black Death to the Great Fire and so much more, it's our two-part romp through the chaotic, bloody, and bizarre history of London, and this time we’ve brought backup.

Joining us is none other than TikTok’s history sensation Troy’s Tours, known for his hilarious Drunk Histories. We couldn't think of a better guest.

We’re peeling back the centuries of smoke, smog and honestly sometimes just grisly endings to uncover the real story of how London became one of the most iconic cities on Earth.

It’s history with hangovers (for us), plague pits, kings, queens, and more than a few heads lobbed off.

In Part Two, we cover:

🏛️ Jack Ketch – The gruesome executioner renowned for being bad at his job.

🔥 Spring-heeled Jack – The mad nuisance that became infamous for naughty behaviour.

🦠The Sword of Calais - Silent, deadly, noble, the greatest executioner to ever live.

⚔️ Jack the Ripper – How his murderous rampage through London shocked the masses.

Expect chaotic stories, shocking facts, and Tudors with trust issues.

🎧 So grab a pint, press play, and join Pint-Sized History and Troy’s Tours for a wild stroll through London’s long and legendary past.

🎵 Shoutout to @bigshortage for our opening jingle!