The Not Historians Podcast

Two dudes with big mouths and little knowledge of history take on pop history and the history of everyday things, places, people, and events. We are not historians, but we are curious. It's so close to learning, you just might.

2.4 The Great Smog

The Boys are back in town and they are hitting you with an event from London in the 50s.  If you like us then you can support the show and become a Patron today or buy some merch! Also, find us on Facebook, Twitter, and iTunes. Please. Rate, Share, and Subscribe.

05-14
45:30

2.3 Hideyoshi Toyatomi

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03-20
01:08:34

2.2 Seppuku

This week we hope to retain the honor of our podcast, because the alternative is ritual suicide. Which also this week's subject! If you like us then you can support the show and become a Patron today or buy some merch! Also, find us on Facebook, Twitter, and iTunes. Please. Rate, Share, and Subscribe.

03-01
01:08:26

2.1: Bushido

Welcome to the show!and Konichiwa to season 2! This is the second time around and we move from the roaring twenties to the land of the rising sun. It's Samurai! If you like us then you can support the show and become a Patron today or buy some merch! Also, find us on Facebook, Twitter, and iTunes. Please. Rate, Share, and Subscribe.

02-11
01:10:02

Season 2 is Coming

Season 2: Samurai is upon us! If you like us then you can support the show and become a Patron today or buy some merch! Also, find us on Facebook, Twitter, and iTunes. Please. Rate, Share, and Subscribe.

01-20
27:18

25: Tesla

Nicky T! The boys do the Internet's favorite ol' timey scientist as only they can. Happy New Year to everyone! If you like us then you can support the show and become a Patron today or buy some merch! Also, find us on Facebook, Twitter, and iTunes. Please. Rate, Share, and Subscribe.

01-01
01:06:40

24: The FBI & Eliot Ness

We take a break from crime and focus on the crime fighter institution and man most well known to us in the modern day.   If you like us then you can support the show and become a Patron today or buy some merch! Also, find us on Facebook, Twitter, and iTunes. Please. Rate, Share, and Subscribe.

12-16
01:09:56

23: Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

This is a rough one. Join us as we take a look at a somber, forgotten moment in American history. One that changed the face of labor and safety laws in the country. Sources used include: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triangle_Shirtwaist_Factory_fire http://www.history.com/topics/triangle-shirtwaist-fire https://www.osha.gov/oas/trianglefactoryfire.html https://trianglefire.ilr.cornell.edu/ http://www.csun.edu/~ghy7463/mw2.html https://www.dol.gov/shirtwaist/ If you like us then you can support the show and become a Patron today! Also, find us on Facebook, Twitter, and iTunes. Please. Rate, Share, and Subscribe.

12-02
52:16

15k October! AMA Special (recorded live & uncut from Twitter)

This was a live AMA we did on Twitter to celebrate hitting 15,000 downloads in October. We discuss some phrases, talk about our own experiences with the show, the goals, talk random nonsense with people, and just do it live. We are posting here for everyone that couldn't make it.

11-27
01:45:21

22: Bumpy Johnson

This week we have our worst singing intro ever and Shalom tells the tale of the Shogun of Harlem.

11-18
01:03:57

Halloween Special: Salem

We take a break from just the history to take a personal look at the history of culture and ideas behind the Salem Witch Trials. HAPPY HALLOWEEN! If you like us then you can support the show and become a Patron today! Also, find us on Facebook, Twitter, and iTunes. Please. Rate, Share, and Subscribe.

10-31
01:22:02

21: Dutch Schultz

Shalom tries to tell the tale of Dutch Schultz. Desmon tries to pay attention.   If you like us then you can support the show and become a Patron today! Also, find us on Facebook, Twitter, and iTunes. Please. Rate, Share, and Subscribe.  

10-19
56:20

20: Looking a Gift Horse in the Mouth

This week we take a look at the phrase "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth" in the most rambling, tangent-filled, fun, and personal way yet. Enjoy.   If you like us then you can support the show and become a Patron today! Also, find us on Facebook, Twitter, and iTunes. Please. Rate, Share, and Subscribe.  

09-29
48:28

19: Al Capone

Need we say more? It's Freakin Scarface!   If you like us then you can support the show and become a Patron today! Also, find us on Facebook, Twitter, and iTunes. Please. Rate, Share, and Subscribe.  

09-20
55:23

18: Birth Control with The Geekend Amazons!

The guys are joined by 2 very knowledge, charming, and hilarious ladies to talk the history of birth control and discuss its current state. You can find the Geekend Amazons on facebook, twitter, and Apple Podcast.   If you like us then you can support the show and become a Patron today! Also, find us on Facebook, Twitter, and iTunes. Please. Rate, Share, and Subscribe.

09-02
01:59:34

17: John Dillinger

Today, Shalom takes us all on a journey following the jackrabbit himself, public enemy number one, Johnny D! John Dillinger   If you like us then you can support the show and become a Patron today! Also, find us on Facebook, Twitter, and iTunes. Please. Rate, Share, and Subscribe.   Sources used in this show include: https://www.biography.com/people/john-dillinger-9274804 https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/john-dillinger https://jalopnik.com/5531311/the-real-history-of-john-dillinger-and-henry-ford

08-18
01:10:52

16: Sliced Bread

Oh, it's the greatest thing! So get some knowledge or some laughs...whatever, just listen. Thank you all! If you like us then you can support the show and become a Patron today! Also, find us on Facebook, Twitter, and iTunes. Please. Rate, Share, and Subscribe.

08-03
44:17

15: Pretty Boy Floyd

This week we take a look at one of the names that we all know, but about whom we all know very little about. Pretty Boy Floyd. The Robin Hood of Oklahoma who became Public Enemy Number One. If you like us then you can support the show and become a Patron today! Also, find us on Facebook, Twitter, and iTunes. Please. Rate, Share, and Subscribe.

07-19
49:17

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