Tales from Down Under
Alex tells the story of the Duumvirate, Gough Whitlam’s groundbreaking Labor government of 1972 – and then tells some rude jokes. Sources: Lessons From History: Hidden heroes and villains of …
Risking Armageddon in Ukraine, ½ a Dead Sheep, Alex & Bryan’s Acting Debut, and Bryan’s New Book Club
Two new H4 features in a long – but well-worth-it – episode as the guys provide a sober(ish) assessment of the current nuclear war risks in Ukraine. Lightening up the …
The Importance of Irrationality
Two stories in this episode, in which Alex is flying solo. First, a cautionary tale from the Punic Wars about ignoring irrationality, and paying attention to chickens. Second, a pub …
Hypnotism, Death Rays, & Chess – Oh My!
Back on the air after taking a respectful pause for the mourning and funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Alex Deane & Bryan Cunningham discuss one of the …
A Tale of Two Bushes (one you’ll guess, one you won’t)
Alex and Bryan each have a George Bush story: first about one of the most qualified – and decent – modern US Presidents and then about an early Washington State …
It Could Have Happened That Way (Part 1)
The guys launch a new H4 Feature in which they discuss known history stories but speculate on potential alternative explanations. First up: A little known “fact” about the infamous Lord …
Flying Saucers, Foo Fighters, and You
In the first of many live Twitter Spaces episodes, the guys talk Bryan’s personal experience with flying saucers and (the OG) Foo Fighters and, for the first time, chat live …
Harrowing Happenings and Heroism in the Air
A flight crew doesn’t leave their comrade (1/2 out the window of a jumbo jet in flight) behind and a heroic WW2 pilot’s luck finally runs out. Great stories, but …
First Thing We Do, Let’s Kill All the Lawyers
Our recovering lawyers discuss two historical lawyers: the only UK Prime Minister ever assassinated and the US President elected by a vote of 8-5 (no zeroes missing). Keep an …