Hysterical History
219 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 400 ratingsHysterical History is a comedy podcast where Alexis and Hailey, friends and history lovers, tell each other wacky yet factual stories from the past. Join them every TUESDAY for laughs and weird history realness.
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Episodes
Episode 146: St. Patrick the Snake Slayer
March 17, 2020 08:39 - 1 hour - 92.7 MBSt. Patrick's Day is about wearing green, eating corned beef and cabbage and removing all the snakes from Ireland? Apparently, that's what St. Patrick did! In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey some basic info about St. Patrick, all of which he probably made up, and then how the day became a beautiful melting pot of culture. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abi...
Episode 145: Tulipmania and Econ 101
March 10, 2020 20:05 - 1 hour - 99.6 MBWe've had the housing market crash, the dot come bubble burst, and...the tulip market boom? That's right, in the Golden Dutch age in the 17th century, nothing was more valuable than diseased tulips! Join us as Hailey teaches Alexis some economics and discussion about why humans are not logical when it comes to their purchasing habits. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused...
Episode 144: Khutulun, The Mongolian Wrestling Princess
March 03, 2020 09:04 - 1 hour - 112 MBYou've heard of Atalanta, the speedy Greek mythology heroine who would not marry a man unless he could beat her in a foot race. But have you heard of the real life Mongolian princess who refused to marry a man who couldn't beat her in wrestling? We hadn't until now! Join us as Alexis teaches Hailey about Khutulun, the pride of her father Qaidu and Mongolian wrestling. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, J...
Episode 143: Ching Shih, Pirate Queen
February 25, 2020 08:02 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBYou've heard of pirates in the Caribbean, but have you heard of pirates in the South China Sea? Join us this week to learn about Ching Shih, possibly the most successful pirate of all time, who brings Britain, Portugal and China onto their knees. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie and Erica! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
Episode 142: History of Valentine's Day
February 18, 2020 08:02 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MBValentine's Day may have been last week, but are you even sure who you were celebrating or why? Join us this week, as Hailey teaches Alexis about the multiple saints who might have been St. Valentine, and which historical figures made it cool. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie and Erica! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
Hysterical Mini 14: All King Henry's Are French
February 15, 2020 08:04 - 56 minutes - 77.4 MBIn this mini, we talk about historical mistakes from many online sources, and read your emails and reviews! Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Travis, and Vallie! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 141: Emperor Wu, China's Only Female Emperor
February 11, 2020 08:02 - 1 hour - 136 MBMen hate her, women hate her, but we love her. Join us for Emperor Wu's journey from concubine, to Empress, to Queen Mother, to Emperor of China. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie and Erica! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonus Ep: Reign Season 1 Episode 7 Watch-a-long
February 08, 2020 21:47 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MBJoin us in a watch a long of another Reign episode! This one has everything, from poison, to catacombs, and even forks! Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Travis, and Vallie! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hysterical Mini 13: The Longwinded Return
February 04, 2020 08:18 - 45 minutes - 62.9 MBThe minis have made their return! Reviews are read, including one from Alexis's professor, and dog pictures abound in the emails we've received. Warning: tangent level 9000. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Travis, and Vallie! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 140: The Mona Lisa Recovered - Part Two
January 28, 2020 08:01 - 52 minutes - 72.6 MBThe Mona Lisa hung in the Louvre, French kings' and Napoleon's bedroom, and...a one room apartment in Paris? Tune in this week as Alexis finished telling Hailey about the Mona Lisa, where she ended up after she was stolen, who stole her, how he got caught, and why it sounds like it's made up, but isn't. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McK...
Episode 139: The Mona Lisa is Stolen from the Louvre! - Part One
January 21, 2020 20:50 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBWhy is the Mona Lisa the most famous painting in the world? Because she was stolen from the Louvre! Join us this week as Alexis teaches Hailey about how the Mona Lisa is discovered missing, why Pablo Picasso is questioned, and so many conspiracy theories about who took it, all of which are wrong! And join us for part two where we let you know what actually happened, which is much less interesting than you'd think. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Ga...
Episode 138: Luisa Capetillo, the Fashion Anarchist of Puerto Rico
January 14, 2020 19:37 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBAnarchy, but make it fashion! This week, Hailey teaches Alexis about Luisa Capetillo, a tenacious Puerto Rican labor activist who was well ahead of her time. Thanks to Gamy for the suggestion to do something with Puerto Rico, we hope you enjoy it! Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Elya, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill and McKenzie! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
Episode 137: Making of a Traitor - Part Five
January 07, 2020 16:05 - 57 minutes - 79.4 MBIn this final episode, join Hailey in learning about what happens after you betray your country and the one monument that Benedict Arnold has in America. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Elya, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill and McKenzie! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 136: Making of a Traitor - Part Four
December 31, 2019 08:07 - 1 hour - 103 MBIn this penultimate episode, it finally happens! Join us this week as Alexis teaches Hailey about Benedict snapping, literally and figuratively, getting screwed even harder by Congress and finally becoming a British spy. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Elya, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail and Polly! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
Episode 135: Making of a Traitor - Part Three
December 24, 2019 10:55 - 1 hour - 117 MBHappy Holidays everyone! Benedict Arnold is a famous American traitor, but how did he get there? Tune in this week to hear that and more, as Alexis teaches Hailey about the how Arnold is passed over for promotion, quits the military twice, and still is a better military commander than George Washington. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Elya, Coffee I...
Episode 134: Making of a Traitor - Part Two
December 17, 2019 17:14 - 1 hour - 128 MBIn this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about a boy who is trying to just do his best, and all the people who are trying to take him down. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Elya, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail and Polly! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 133: The Nutmegger of the Revolutionary War - Part One
December 11, 2019 08:10 - 1 hour - 124 MBIn this episode, like Hailey has previously, Alexis describes a secret boy from the Revolutionary war, the challenge of growing up at the time and having a Puritan mother, and what people from Connecticut are called. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Elya, and Coffee Infused Nerd! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 132: Presidential Presents - Animal Edition
December 03, 2019 08:05 - 1 hour - 108 MBWe taught you all about the strange, non-living presents that presidents received, although the cheese are right on the line. This week, learn about the living presents presidents received, didn't know what to do with, begged for, or said no to, including reptiles, predators, household pets, and historical game changers. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, and...
Episode 131: Rasputin Death Party
November 26, 2019 21:10 - 1 hour - 115 MBWhy was Rasputin's shoe just sitting on top of the ice of the river he was thrown in? Why are all the plans to kill him so much more convoluted than they need to be? What was song was playing when the plot took place? All these questions and more are answered in this episode that will make you feel glad you didn't go to this party for Thanksgiving! Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Danie...
Episode 130: The Weirdest Presidential Gifts Ever
November 19, 2019 08:06 - 1 hour - 118 MBPresidents are given a lot of gifts while they are running the country. But some of those gifts are strange, confusing, and simply bizarre. Join us to learn about giant wheels of cheese, carved peach pits, and a sheriff's badge from Shirley Temple, all given to presidents! Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, and Julia! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
Hysterical Mini 12: James Madison is Arguably the Greatest Founding Father
November 15, 2019 08:03 - 45 minutes - 82.9 MBWe read emails, reviews, and go on tangents about whether James Madison is venerated or not. You know, the usual. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, and Julia! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 129: Nixon and Elvis - Part 2
November 12, 2019 08:04 - 58 minutes - 107 MBOur second Nixon episode is finally here! We had to get our November the 5th episode up on that day, because obviously, so they were separated, but it's finally here! We talk about Watergate, Elvis meeting Nixon and how gossip helped take Nixon down. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, and Julia! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 128: Guy Fawkes and the Failed Gunpowder Treason and Plot
November 05, 2019 16:35 - 1 hour - 115 MBWe're sorry it's not another Nixon, that's next week, but we had to do this one first for the anniversary! Guy Fawkes might be best known for his masks used by protesters and Anonymous, but what did he really do? Or not do? Why is the day named after him? For answers to these questions and more, join us for the episode! Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, and Julia! Hosted ...
Episode 127: Nixon and The Plumbers - Part 1
October 29, 2019 07:24 - 1 hour - 93.1 MBFor our final episode of Hysterical Halloween, we explore the scariest thing of all...corruption in the American government! We hope you enjoy learning about Tricky Dicky, his gang the Plumbers, and his favorite food which is just as evil as he was. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, and Julia! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 126: Eastern Monsters To Haunt Your Dreams
October 22, 2019 07:03 - 1 hour - 113 MBYou know all about zombies and vampires, but what about Mongolian Death Worms and Penanggalan? Tune in this week, as Alexis teaches Hailey even more monsters to scare her for Hysterical Halloween! Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, and Julia! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hysterical Mini 11: The Most Tangent
October 18, 2019 09:04 - 48 minutes - 88.4 MBCan we make it through one email without going on 5 tangents per email? You'll have to listen and find out! Sorry we haven't posted one of these in awhile. We've been busy, but we're here and we hope you enjoy it! Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, and Julia! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 125: Real Asylums Scarier Than Arkham
October 15, 2019 21:59 - 1 hour - 117 MBMental health can be a life long challenge, but in the past, treatments and conditions were downright horrifying. Tune in this week as Hailey teaches Alexis about the dangers of asylums in the not too distant past. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, and Julia! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 124: John Wilkes Booth's Mummy Touring America!
October 08, 2019 07:03 - 1 hour - 135 MBFrom previous episodes, you've learned about John Wilkes Booth and his family, why he killed Lincoln and that his bones are hanging out with Guiteau's in a drawer in a Museum. But was that really him they found in the burning barn? And what does this have to do with Kathy Bates? Join us for this episode and get all those questions and more answered, during Hysterical Halloween, all month! Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh...
Episode 123: The Ghost State of Franklin
October 01, 2019 07:03 - 1 hour - 113 MBEver heard of the great state of Franklin? Neither had Alexis! But this week, Hailey teaches Alexis about the state that once was, and the echos of it in American history! Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, and Natalya! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hysterical Mini 10: Enemies To Lovers Trope
September 28, 2019 07:04 - 44 minutes - 81.2 MBAre you looking for love in all the wrong places? Recommend our podcast to your enemies and maybe you'll fall in love over it! At least, that's our advice in this episode, as we read people's emails and reviews and get sidetracked a lot. We hadn't seen each other in a minute, so please forgive us for the tangents. This is the tangent video, after all! Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, and Natalya! ...
Episode 122: More War Animal Heroes!
September 24, 2019 07:09 - 55 minutes - 101 MBIn this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about even more animals that were used in war, and some specific ones that were heroes. These include a pig that went down with her ship, a bear in the Polish army, and a dog who catches German spies! Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, and Gamy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 121: Jackson V. The Bank
September 17, 2019 18:18 - 1 hour - 116 MBWhy is Andrew Jackson being on the $20 ironic? Because he hated national banks and paper money! In this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about Jackson's specific hatred of banks and how he caused an economic depression with his ridiculous policies. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music, and to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley S, and Loreena and Josh! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonus Episode: More Q&A and the Accent Quiz!
September 10, 2019 07:11 - 55 minutes - 102 MBIn this episode, we answer your questions! We're sorry that we only have this this week instead of a regular episode, but Hailey's out of town and we miscounted how many episodes we'd need. We didn't do well in math, please forgive us. Next week will have a regularly scheduled episode, thanks for being patient! If you want to take the accent quiz, you can find it on the New York Times website. Take it and tell us what you got! Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and y'all for your ...
Bonus Episode: Q&A From Y'all! - Part One
September 10, 2019 07:08 - 1 hour - 114 MBIn this episode, we answer your questions! We're sorry that we only have this this week instead of a regular episode, but Hailey's out of town and we miscounted how many episodes we'd need. We didn't do well in math, please forgive us. Next week will have a regularly scheduled episode, thanks for being patient! Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and to y'all for your questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 120: The Life and Times of Mary, Queen of Scots - Part 2
September 03, 2019 07:19 - 1 hour - 130 MBIn this episode, we pick up where Mary left off, with a dead husband and mother, moving back to a country she knows nothing about. Get ready for two more marriages to terrible husbands, an explosive death, and a beheading! Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonus Episode: What Does Lizzie Borden Look Like?!?!?
August 29, 2019 07:02 - 36 minutes - 66.9 MBWe know Lizzie Borden is a complex women who might have been a murderer, but the REAL question is....what did she look like?!? In this bonus episode, Alexis goes through all the excessive and strange descriptions of Lizzie's and Emma's appearances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 119: The Life and Times of Mary, Queen of Scots - Part 1
August 27, 2019 07:06 - 1 hour - 146 MBYou asked and here it is! The first part of a two part episode about Mary, Queen of Scots. In this part, Alexis teaches Hailey about how Mary is more French than Scottish in some ways that create problems in her life, her first marriage, and why 1560 is the worst year of her life...by 1560. Join us to hear the highs and the low lows of Mary, Queen of Scots's life! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonus Episode: State Birds and Flowers Quiz
August 24, 2019 07:01 - 41 minutes - 56.7 MBIt's more fun than it sounds, I promise! We guess state birds and flowers and literally scream with anger. But no worries, we warn you so you can turn it down...usually. We get more right than predicted, but Alexis does not know what state To Kill a Mockingbird takes place in (it's Alabama, not Missouri, but it's a fictional town so whatever). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hysterical Mini 9: Is Mommy Kissing Daddy or Santa Claus?
August 22, 2019 16:11 - 59 minutes - 81.3 MBIn this mini, we read emails about mommy kissing Santa Claus, people scaring their neighbors with laughter and how our fans span generations. Join us for the randomness! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 118: Galileo Kills Philosophy - Part 2
August 20, 2019 20:50 - 1 hour - 127 MBPart two of Galileo where we discuss a supernova, gossip at brunch and Galileo's trial! Special thanks to Swing Whale and Machine Gaming for our music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 117: Galileo Kills Philosophy - Part 1
August 14, 2019 00:01 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBDo you know how tall Satan is? Galileo figured it out, with math! In our first episode about Galileo, we discuss his younger years of trying to prove Aristotle was wrong, succeeding, and still being fired. Special thanks to Swing Whale and Machine Gaming for our music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 116: Lizzie Borden Trial, Life After, and a Theory to the Real Killer
August 06, 2019 07:01 - 1 hour - 125 MBOur second installment of the history of the Borden Murders, from inside the Borden house. Did Lizzie do it? And even if she did, was there any evidence to prove it? Who does Alexis theorize did it? Tune in to find out! Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! If you'd like to send us something, our pick up address is 595 156th Avenue SE, Bellevue, WA, 98007, E-102 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hysterical Mini 8: Missouri Does Have Bears
August 01, 2019 07:02 - 36 minutes - 66.9 MBJoin us for another mini, where we read emails, reviews and messages <3 Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! If you want to send us something, send it to 595 156th Avenue SE, Bellevue, WA, 98007 E-102 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 115: The Borden Murders Recorded in the Lizzie Borden House!
July 30, 2019 20:26 - 1 hour - 116 MBWelcome to a special episode on location at the Lizzie Borden house! It's a Bed and Breakfast now, so we stayed the night, and recorded some episodes about Lizzie and the murders that took place there. Did Lizzie do it? Was it the maid? The uncle? The doctor? A stranger? We don't know, but we have some theories! We hope you enjoy these episodes and keep in mind that, since they are on location, there's a bit of ambient noise, in this case mostly church bells, ambulance/police sirens, and l...
Hysterical Mini 7: Friends With iPhones
July 29, 2019 02:14 - 45 minutes - 83.2 MBWe read your emails, your comments and your reviews! Absinthe cocktails and beef between our fans is discussed. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Mail us something to 595 156th Avenue SE, Bellevue, WA, 98007, E-102 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 114: King Strang of Beaver Island, Michigan
July 23, 2019 20:53 - 1 hour - 110 MBHave you ever wanted to be a religious leader, king of an island, and in state government? Well, James Jesse Strang is your hero! Tune in this week, when Hailey teaches Alexis about a break off group from the Mormons that we first heard about from a man's sweater at an airport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hysterical Mini #6: We Say Boy Too Much
July 18, 2019 07:02 - 59 minutes - 110 MBWe read so many emails and reviews (thanks for sending them!) and learn how we irritate our listeners! If you want to be featured in an episode, email us at [email protected]! Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 113: Real American Heroes - Animal Soldiers
July 16, 2019 07:01 - 57 minutes - 105 MBThere are many heroes in war, but they usually aren't this cute! Tune in this week, as Alexis teaches Hailey about animals who have been used in war, some of whom are very decorated American heroes. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! If you want to send us something, our pick up address is 595 156th Avenue SE, Bellevue, WA, 98007, E-102. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 112: The Man Behind The Americas' Name, Amerigo Vespucci
July 09, 2019 18:38 - 55 minutes - 101 MBEver wondered why it's called America? Well, after Amerigo Vespucci, of course! But why is it after his first name? And is anything the scoundrel says trustworthy or did people make up fake news about him? Tune in this week to find out! Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! If you want to send us something, our pick up address is 595 156th Avenue SE, Bellevue, WA 98007, E-102 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonus Episode: Trying To Guess The State's Flag
July 04, 2019 07:47 - 1 hour - 115 MBFor our bonus episode this week, we try to guess each states flag, just by looking at it! We...don't do very well with flags or our American geography off the top of our heads... The powerpoint will be posted on our Facebook page, so you can play along with us! But even without visuals, we think you'd get a kick out of it <3 Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.