Ukraine in Context
Alex and Bryan apply the lessons from history’s longest & shortest wars to Ukraine’s brilliant resistance to tyranny. Sources: Lessons From History: Hidden heroes and villains of the past, and …
Two, Count-Em-Two, First Female Doctors
Dr. Nicole Fisher Roberts schools Alex & Bryan on the challenges – and achievements – of being a first female Doctor, whether in the 19th (can’t be taken seriously without …
History With a Bullitt
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown shares the fascinating details of his original historical documents collection with Alex & Bryan. From Jackie Kennedy’s handwritten will to originals from all U.S. Presidents …
Shattering Ancient Greek War Myths & the Plight of Platea with Special Guest Historian Myke Cole
On their Lucky 13th Episode, Alex & Bryan share many laughs and learn a lot with Myke Cole, author of The Bronze Lie: Shattering the Myth of Spartan Warrior Supremacy. …
Mind Your Manners & Never Sleep on the Russian Winter
Love Hidden History Happy Hour but short on time this week? Join the guys for a “shot length” episode you can enjoy in just 10 minutes. You’ll learn a lesson …
Bending the Rules to Save a Nation
Alex & Bryan share the WW 2 tale of The Houlton Airlift, in which the US, Canada, and New Zealand bent the rules to get desperately needed aircraft to the …
Remember the Pandemic? What Can We Learn From It?
Alex and Bryan interview John Barry, the preeminent historian of the deadly 1918-19 Influenza Pandemic, to figure out what history tells us about COVID-19 and beyond and Alex lays claim …
St. Patrick’s Surprises
Betcha didn’t know about the Great Irish Crown Jewels Caper. Laugh and learn with Alex & Bryan. And BONUS: Learn from stand-up comedian and Patrick scholar Avi Liberman the many …
Planes, (Battle)Ships (by Mail), Lions & Lakes – and Kink
The guys take a break from the grim world news for by far the kinkiest Hidden History Happy Hour yet. Legendary British journalist and documentary filmmaker Willard Foxton join Alex …
Special Ukraine “Nuclear Deterrence” Episode
The most sober subject discussed by your humble – if not completely sober – correspondents. Listen in real time as Alex and Bryan realize that their podcast, along with the …