Don’t Punch Yourself in the Face…and other Lessons From History
Alex & Bryan, continuing the return to their boozy roots, tell two stories from the “phony war” before World War II, including a remarkable feat of destruction from air to …
Back to the Booze
In honor of today’s terrific tale of Ernest Hemingway’s lesser-known brother from More Lessons of History, the guys debunk a Hemingway drinking myth and introduce fans to a Hemingway-favorite cocktail …
Ronald Reagan & Bill Clinton in Retrospect
Bryan and guest co-host Nir Yarden tell Alex’s Ronald Reagan story and talk leadership and decisiveness – and have a guffaw or two (laughing with Alex not at him). Sources: …
High Score
Maurice Flitcroft enters the 1976 golf Open, and posts a score that will never be beaten. Sources: Lessons From History: Hidden heroes and villains of the past, and what we …
Ghosts of the Holy Land
Bryan and special guest host Nir Yarden discuss Bryan’s recent trip to the Middle East, including a new, true tale of “The Ghosts of Amona” and debate Middle East peace, …
English Legionnaire
Alex tells the story of Simon Murray, the Englishman who ran away to join the French Foreign Legion when he didn’t get the girl – and was part of the …
Hidden HistorTHREE: 3 Great Stories for the Price of Two
For their second holiday, hidden history happy hour, Alex and Bryan, tell of a rollicking, rugby reunion, George Washington’s horses, and…finally – pirates! Sources: Lessons From History: Hidden heroes and …
Our Saddest Story…and Fútbol
Alex returns to the chair and tells the saddest story across all of his work, but it does have a hero. And a zany, remarkable but true Fútbol story to …
“Die Hard(s)”: It’s Not Just for Christmas Anymore
As we anxiously await Alex Deane’s Return to the Hidden History Happy Hour, fan favorite Myke Cole returns to provide an actual historian’s assessment of Alex’s Lessons From History Chapter …
Hark! The Three Harolds: The First Battle of Stamford Bridge – With Myke Cole
Bryan and Special Guest Co-Host Myke Cole discuss the decisive pre-Battle of Hastings. And an update on Bryan’s Not-Yet-Read Book Club October 2022 selection. Back to the show’s roots, Bryan’s …