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 …
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 …