Cutting Class
183 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 124 ratingsJess and Joe provide a humorous and thoughtful approach so some of the lesser known or poorly explained stories of history. These two history teachers will set the record straight and unveil some fascinating and lesser known stories of American and World History
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33- Cleveland’s Balloon Madness of ’86
June 20, 2018 10:00 - 25 minutes - 18.5 MBIn 1986 Cleveland released 1.5 million balloons and set a new world record. They had no idea the chaos that would ensue. Join Jess and Joe for this fun look at the Balloon Madness of 1986! Pictures! 1 2 3 4 5 Sources 1 2 3 4
32- Animal Heroes of WWII
June 13, 2018 10:00 - 45 minutes - 32.2 MBNot all heroes of WWII were human! Today’s episode looks at a few of our furry or feathered friends who participated in man’s insatiable desire for death. Learn about some bizarre bats, a dangerous duck, an elderly elephant, a boozed-up bear, and a daring dog in today’s show! Sources 1 2 3 4 5 6 … 32- Animal Heroes of WWIIRead More »
31- Banning Free Speech in America
June 06, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBDuring WWI two notorious laws would be passed. The Espionage and Sedition Acts would drastically limit the freedom of speech and prohibit Americans from criticizing the war, the draft, and even the government itself. Amazingly, when challenged, the Supreme Court defended these as not contradictory of the 1st Amendment! Today we discuss Schenk v. US … 31- Banning Free Speech in AmericaRead More »
30- A Hero Without A Weapon
May 30, 2018 10:00 - 49 minutes - 35.3 MBImagine a war hero who never fired a gun. Crazy right? Desmond Doss did just that during WWII as he refused to use a rifle and insisted purely on acting as a medic to his men. You may have even seen the recent film about his life titled “Hacksaw Ridge.” We’ll talk about how realistic this … 30- A Hero Without A WeaponRead More »
29- Thoughts on School Shootings
May 24, 2018 10:50 - 37 minutes - 26.7 MBSchool shootings continue to plague America. As high-school teachers, this hits especially close to home. On today’s bonus episode. Jess and Joe discuss their thoughts on school shootings, reason’s why some proposed solutions will not work, and some suggestions of our own. We’re not experts and we don’t claim to have the solution. But we … 29- Thoughts on School ShootingsRead More »
28- The Blood Countess Bathory
May 23, 2018 09:00 - 38 minutes - 27.2 MBToday is a story of horror and gore! Elizabeth Bathory was once accused of killing over 600 young girls and literally bathing in their blood. How much of this story is true and how much of this is simply legend? Let’s find out!
27- Finland’s Glorious Last Stand
May 16, 2018 09:00 - 51 minutes - 36.2 MBIt’s Finland’s frozen Thermopylae! Prepare for one of the greatest stories of World War II you’ve never heard about! The Winter War between Russia and Finland is easily one of the most amazing stories rarely told! Today We look at bravery in the face of overwhelming numbers and the world’s most deadly sniper. Who would … 27- Finland’s Glorious Last StandRead More »
26- “Mad Jack” Churchill
May 09, 2018 09:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBEver heard of the sword-wielding, bow-shooting, bag-pipe playing, Nazi buster of World War 2? Check out this episode on Britain’s 20th century medieval hero! “Mad Jack” Churchill is the first of many of our series on WW2 heroes.
25- The Flat Earth Society
May 02, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBIn 2018 one controversy rages on and must be dealt with. What exactly is the shape of our planet?! Here we look into just a small portion of the bizarre beliefs behind Flat Earth believers. We could do more but it would just give us all a headache.
24- Bonus Show! Avengers: Infinity War Talk
May 01, 2018 22:49 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBToday we embark on a very fitting Podcast Crossover Episode to talk about the new Avengers Infinity War movie. SPOILERS so you’re warned! Join us and the boys over at OmniGeeks as we react to this blockbuster film. Fair warning, this is a pretty rough edit with coughs, interruptions, and stupid statements included.
23- China’s Communist Calamity Pt. 4
April 25, 2018 09:00 - 57 minutes - 40.3 MBThis is it! Today’s China is a bleak and scary place as we see Deng’s policies unravel and Xi Jinping set himself up as an authoritarian with powers rivaling that of Mao Zedong. This is a must-listen-to episode that will give you the chills! Tell us what you think of this wild new world!
22- China’s Communist Calamity Pt. 3
April 18, 2018 09:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBWhat Come’s Next? Soon You’ll See! From the 1970s to the 1990s China underwent rapid economic growth under the leadership of Deng Xiaoping. Is this the end of the CCP? Is Capitalism here to save the day? Find out on this episode of Cutting Class!
21- China’s Communist Calamity Pt. 2
April 11, 2018 09:30 - 57 minutes - 40.4 MBYou say you want a Revolution? The CCP tried to win the hearts of the youth after the Great Flop Forward. They didn’t know what horrors would be let loose by young adults when given the chance. Check out this wild tale of the Chinese Cultural Revolution!
20- China’s Communist Calamity Pt. 1
April 04, 2018 07:38 - 54 minutes - 38.8 MBWho says you can’t be a commune farmer by day and steel worker by night? Learn about one of biggest flops of Communism with the Great Leap Forward! The Five Year Plans of Stalinist Russia went so well then why not try it in China? What could possibly go wrong? We’re laying the groundwork for … 20- China’s Communist Calamity Pt. 1Read More »
19- A Gruesome Death for Garfield
March 28, 2018 12:34 - 59 minutes - 40.5 MBLearn about the bizarre butchery of America’s 20th President. Today we cover the little known president James Garfield and the major issue facing his presidency that lead to his murder! Not only that, but we get gruesome with some medical malpractice that ends this poor guy.
18- A Get out of Jail Free Card
March 21, 2018 07:35 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBFor some, a game of Monopoly feels like an endless trap with your family. But during World War II, it could be a blessing in disguise. Today we learn about how British and US forces used Monopoly boards to break POWs out of Nazi prison camps. Sources 1 2 3 4 5 6
17- Kony 2012: A Viral Meltdown
March 14, 2018 07:00 - 59 minutes - 41.8 MBSix years ago on March 15th, a wild, naked man was arrested in San Diego. He happened to be the creator of Kony 2012, the most popular viral Youtube video in history at the time. What on earth happened? Learn about this 2 week long hysteria of 2012! Sources 1 2 3 4 5 6 … 17- Kony 2012: A Viral MeltdownRead More »
16- The Dark Side of Henry Ford
March 07, 2018 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBCrushing labor unions? Anti-semitism? Being one of Hitler’s heroes? Not all is sunny in Fordlandia! Join us as we look at the darker, less discussed sides of Henry Ford’s legacy! Sources 1 2 3 4 5
15- Henry Ford’s Capitalist Jungle Utopia
February 28, 2018 09:00 - 3 BytesHenry Ford is a far more interesting character from history than we give him credit. The Model T and the assembly line are great and all but what about his flying cars? What about his square-dancing jungle utopia? Oh! You haven’t heard of this? Neither had we! Check out this fascinating episode about America’s most … 15- Henry Ford’s Capitalist Jungle UtopiaRead More »
14- The “Spanish” Flu of 1918
February 21, 2018 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBThis week Joe and Jess discuss the 1918 Spanish Flu! Exactly one hundred years ago, a horrible plague swept through the world leaving devastation in its wake. It was possibly the worst disease to strike mankind in recorded history! Join your hosts as they brave this often overlooked “Spanish Flu”, the potential origin of the … 14- The “Spanish” Flu of 1918Read More »
13- Nero the Hero
February 14, 2018 10:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBGet pumped for what may be our strangest episode yet! Jess and Joe dive headfirst into the madness of Emperor Nero and discuss things like self-aggrandizement, bankrupting the empire, murder, sex, and the Olympics! Beware, this episode features some gross and unruly concepts, so lock up your children! Sources – 1 2 3 4 5 … 13- Nero the HeroRead More »
12- A Mother and a Murderer
February 07, 2018 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBJoin Joe and Jess as they delve into Roman madness! We explore the life and crimes of infamous Romans Agrippina and her son Nero in part 1 of a 2 part series. This episode covers the exploits of Agrippina, an ambitious woman that positioned herself as the puppet master of Roman politics. We then delve … 12- A Mother and a MurdererRead More »
11- Vlad the Impaler
January 31, 2018 10:00 - 43 minutes - 31.1 MBJoin us on a thrilling eastern European adventure as we delve into the history and mythology of Vlad Tepes of Wallachia! We look into the Impalers favorite methods of torture, his wars against the Ottomans, and some awesome myths surrounding his grim cruelty. We end the show with a brief talk about the literary Dracula … 11- Vlad the ImpalerRead More »
10- Theodore Roosevelt: Manliest of Men Pt. 3
January 24, 2018 10:30 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBRoosevelt is out of office but not out of amazing stunts up his sleeve. What does the manliest of men do after being president of America? Get shot by lunatics, explore the Amazon, and volunteer for World War I of course! Join us for the final chapter of Roosevelt’s amazing life. Sources 1– 2– 3– 4– 5– 6– 7– 8– 9– 10– 11
9 – Theodore Roosevelt: Manliest of Men Pt. 2
January 17, 2018 12:00 - 33 minutes - 24.1 MBRoosevelt has invaded the White House! In this episode Jess and Joe take a small look at how Roosevelt squeezed all that mustachioed manliness into the confines of the presidential mansion. Enjoy some snippets of his personal life as President of the United States. From his kids terrorizing the White House staff to Roosevelt literally … 9 – Theodore Roosevelt: Manliest of Men Pt. 2Read More »
8- Theodore Roosevelt: Manliest of Men Pt. 1
January 10, 2018 11:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBIvy league graduate, boxer, big game hunter, cowboy, soldier, president, and explorer. If space exploration had occurred you better bet this guy would have been the first up there. Is there anything he can’t do? This is our first series episode! We can’t contain all of him to simply one episode so be prepared for … 8- Theodore Roosevelt: Manliest of Men Pt. 1Read More »
7- Wacky Weapons
December 31, 2017 01:16 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBHumans consistently invent newer and better weapons to defeat other humans. But not all of these devices are good at it. In fact, some of these weapons are downright goofy. In this show, Jess and Joe highlight a few ridiculous weapons from the past. This episode best enjoyed when you can actually see the images. … 7- Wacky WeaponsRead More »
6- Crazy Christmas Traditions
December 25, 2017 10:00 - 58 minutes - 40.9 MBMerry Christmas! Where did tinsel come from? Why is that little man pooping near baby Jesus? Who are the Christmas goblins? Why is that woman disemboweling children? We’ll be diving into some weird beliefs and stories of the world’s biggest holiday.
5- The Funny Tale of the False Dmitrys
December 25, 2017 09:30 - 36 minutes - 26.2 MBThe story of the False Dmitry is legendary. Not one, not two, but 3 people all try to pretend they’re the same czar of Russia with hilarious consequences. Enjoy as Poland pulls a Wile E. Coyote parade of ridiculous Czars just to try and take the throne. This story has everything! Zombies, murderous rage, and … 5- The Funny Tale of the False DmitrysRead More »
4- Kellogg’s Anti-Porn Flakes
December 22, 2017 23:17 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBAlert! – Adult Content in this Episode – Did you know Kellogg’s Corn Flakes were made to discourage touching yourself? Did you know that the inventor of Corn Flakes was reportedly never intimate with his wife? Today Jess and Joe dive into the strange beliefs of John Harvey Kellogg, the inventor of Kellogg Corn Flakes.
3- Operation Acoustic Kitty
December 19, 2017 04:34 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBEver heard of the time the United States tried to take down communist Russia with a cat? Of course not. The Cold War brought us laugh-a-minute kinds of fun. If we weren’t threatening nuclear annihilation or destroying foreign nations with proxy wars then we were busy spying on one another. These spy games brought us … 3- Operation Acoustic KittyRead More »
2- Body by Calvin Coolidge
December 17, 2017 04:21 - 48 minutes - 34.1 MBHow much do you really know about America’s 30th president? Did you even remember that he was a president? In this show Jess and Joe explore the little known facts of one our most overlooked presidents in history. Sit back and relax as we turn an often forgotten president into one of your new favorites.
1- Welcome Show
December 15, 2017 01:05 - 7 minutes - 7.25 MBIn this episode Joe and I will be introducing you to what this show is all about. We hope to provide some interesting details about why we started the show and what we hope you all will get out of it. If you have any questions feel free to ask them in via Social Media … 1- Welcome ShowRead More »