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Join long-time friends Jonny, Daniel, James, and Samuel as they set out to leave no hero unsung. Every two weeks, they discuss a hero from history who deserves more credit in their field, whether it's science, war, medicine, or just being a marvelous dude. But the journey doesn’t end there. Our hosts never walk away without singing a song about each hero, so that no hero is left unsung.
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We picked a good one for the finale of season one! Sidney Reilly is known as the "Ace of Spies," traveling the world and spying for 4 different world powers. Listen as we discuss the insane life of the man who inspired the James Bond series!
Zheng He had a very tough early life, yet somehow ended up as the commander of a fleet and the head trader for the king of China!
Rachel Carson is the perfect example of how being a good communicator can help in any field, especially saving the environment!
This week we discuss Flavius Belisarius, the Roman general who endured accusation after accusation, yet remained loyal to the Emperor.
Today we talk about Stagecoach Mary, the first female African American US mail carrier!
This week we learn about Joshua Abraham Norton, the first and only emperor of the United States!
Only one man can unite the people of Ethiopia and fight off the Italian invasion: Menelik II!
This episode we learn about Willis Carrier, the man who invented the modern A/C unit.
During the time of Napoleon Bonaparte, one brave Spanish maiden is willing to risk her life for her town. Listen to how Agustina de Aragon saved the day!
The boys talk about Eunice Carter, the first female African-American prosecutor in the US. Learn how she took down the infamous mob boss "Lucky" Luciano!
Tune in for another shortened episode, this time about the great Polish cavalry general, Stanisław Żółkiewski!
In this shorter version of the show, the boys talk about one extremely unique orphan, Corporal Wojtek!
Decades ago, the world was in danger of overpopulation, until Norman Borlaug came along. Tune in as the boys discuss the plant pathologist who revolutionized the way we grow wheat!
Today, we may think of hand washing as second nature, but it wasn't always that way. This week, we're talking about Ignaz Semmelweis, the physician who invented washing your hands!
Join the boys as they talk about Oskar Speck, the man who kayaked across the world. Learn what it takes to get from Germany to Australia in nothing but a kayak, with only a few bumps along the way!
This week the boys discuss the living example of the phrase "get back on the horse." Admiral Yi would not give up until his country was free of Japanese attacks.
This week, the boys discuss Nellie Bly, the pioneer undercover journalist and activist. From traveling the world to women's suffrage, journalism might not be what it is today if it hadn't been for her.
Antonio Meucci was a historic inventor, scientist, and businessman, yet his greatest accomplishment has been credited to someone else.
1Vivien Thomas never got a formal medical degree, but that didn't stop him from becoming legendary for his work in curing Blue Baby Syndrome.
Near the turn of the 19th century England, Thomas Clarkson begins to have strong convictions against slavery. He won't stop until the slave trade is abolished!
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