Softcore History
263 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 132 ratingsA podcast for the casual fan of history. The Wikipedia reader. The kids who grew up with a dad who watched the same 10 hours of World War II specials on The History Channel. Join Dan Regester, Rob Fox, and a weekly guest as they tastefully insert themselves into the past. The only thing we don’t show is our research.
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Episodes
America Used to Think Catholics Were Wizard Worshipping Slaves
January 26, 2021 03:56 - 1 hour - 107 MBWith Joe Biden becoming the second Catholic president ever Rob, Dan, and Jake break down the hilariously absurd bigotry that was freely lobbed at Al Smith and JFK, the first two Catholics who ran for president — basically the KKK and Protestant leaders tried to convince America that Catholics were slaves to a wizard king (the Pope) and would betray America.
The CIA Has A Bit Of A Drug Problem
January 19, 2021 16:36 - 1 hour - 111 MBFrom shipping a ton of cocaine to spiking the office coffee with LSD, get your tinfoil hats ready as we discuss the wild and (mostly) true cases of the CIA and their antics involving narcotics.
That Other Time They Stormed The Capitol
January 13, 2021 03:53 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBBurning government buildings, a president leaving his wife to go down in flames, and a hurricane tornado that saved the day from our country's oldest foe. Dan, Rob, and Jake cover the capture and arson of Washington D.C. in 1814
Russia’s First Queen Tricked A Lot of People Into Getting Murdered
January 05, 2021 04:49 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBRob, Dan, and Jake break down the history of Saint Olga of Kiev, the first queen of Russia and the woman who introduced Christianity to the country — specifically her year long rampage in which she kept (really easily) tricking the people of the country that assassinated her husband into getting brutally murdered. She isn’t the patron saint of revenge but she should be.
The Rasputin Episode
December 29, 2020 15:52 - 1 hour - 95.9 MBMuch like the Russian man of mystery himself, this episode gets off the rails quick and refuses to die.
John Dillinger: The Bank Robbing Shortstop Who Stole America's Heart
December 22, 2020 16:01 - 1 hour - 114 MBWe go deep into the short but jam-packed life of American gangster and minor league shortstop John Dillinger.
John Dillinger: The Bank Robbing Shortstop Who Stole America’s Heart
December 22, 2020 16:01 - 1 hour - 114 MBWe go deep into the short but jam-packed life of American gangster and minor league shortstop John Dillinger.
Hanukkah Can Kick Rocks, Jewish Mardi Gras - Purim - Is Where It's At
December 15, 2020 03:48 - 1 hour - 103 MBTis the season to celebrate fighting off mass extermination. Jake leads Dan and Rob through the ancient Jewish holiday of Purim.
Hanukkah Can Kick Rocks, Jewish Mardi Gras - Purim - Is Where It’s At
December 15, 2020 03:48 - 1 hour - 103 MBTis the season to celebrate fighting off mass extermination. Jake leads Dan and Rob through the ancient Jewish holiday of Purim.
Saturnalia: The Roman Sex Christmas
December 08, 2020 14:44 - 1 hour - 96 MBHeld in mid-December, Saturnalia is an ancient Roman pagan festival honoring the agricultural god Saturn. It's the source of many traditions we now associate with Christmas but with orgies.
Saturnalia: The Roman Christmas
December 08, 2020 14:44 - 1 hour - 96 MBHeld in mid-December, Saturnalia is an ancient Roman pagan festival honoring the agricultural god Saturn. It's the source of many traditions we now associate with Christmas but with orgies.
Viking Jesus Ragnar Lothbrok
December 02, 2020 03:55 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBRagnar Lothbrok. What's true? What's myth? We break down the demigod of Viking past and his invasion of Paris.
John Smith's Mercenary Pirate Life Before Pocahontas
November 24, 2020 04:50 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBWe cover the rad and insane life of John Smith before his years with Pocahontas.
John Smith’s Mercenary Pirate Life Before Pocahontas
November 24, 2020 04:50 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBWe cover the rad and insane life of John Smith before his years with Pocahontas.
Pompeii's Graffiti Proves Ancient Rome Had Twitter And Yelp For Brothels
November 17, 2020 05:51 - 1 hour - 115 MBPompeii's perfectly preserved and absurdly raunchy graffiti is proof that the ancient world had social media and that people have always thought sex and poop are funny.
Pompeii’s Graffiti Proves Ancient Rome Had Twitter And Yelp For Brothels
November 17, 2020 05:51 - 1 hour - 115 MBPompeii's perfectly preserved and absurdly raunchy graffiti is proof that the ancient world had social media and that people have always thought and are funny.
Catapulting Messengers And Comedic Relief War Dwarfs: A History Of Jesters
November 10, 2020 03:40 - 1 hour - 84 MBFrom farting songs for the laughter of kings to taunting dying enemies on medieval battlefields, we break down the long, bizarre history of jesters.
The Time A Presidential Candidate Died Mid-Election
November 03, 2020 06:05 - 1 hour - 112 MBBoosh fills in for Rob to talk about the only US election where one of the two presidential candidates died in the middle of voting.
New Orleans’ Most Evil Citizen Was A Bipolar Cougar
October 27, 2020 03:34 - 1 hour - 128 MBMadame Delphine LaLaurie, the most evil resident in the history of New Orleans, was run out of the city for torturing and mutilating her slaves. She was also a gold digging cougar and a real buzzkill on ghost tours.
The Witch Who Was Actually Pretty Rad Other Than The Infant Sacrifices
October 20, 2020 04:18 - 1 hour - 55 MBNoted witch expert and ex-TSM show runner Veronica Ruckh joins Softcore History to read Dan’s fortune with Tarot cards and discuss La Voisin, a purveyor of black masses and one of the most infamous witches in history.
The KBG Is Great At Framing Aliens For Mass Murder
October 13, 2020 05:39 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBThe boys breakdown the Dyatlov Pass Incident where 9 Russian hikers died in the Northern Ural Mountains in extremely mysterious ways.
The KGB Is Great At Framing Aliens For Mass Murder
October 13, 2020 05:39 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBThe boys breakdown the Dyatlov Pass Incident where 9 Russian hikers died in the Northern Ural Mountains in extremely mysterious ways.
H.H. Holmes Built A Murder Castle In Chicago Because The 19th Century Had No Rules
October 06, 2020 05:24 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBAlex Buscemi joins the boys to talk about the first known serial killer in American history, H.H. Holmes.
The Civil War Was Won By A Hooker Loving Murderer And A Cosmo Columnist
September 29, 2020 05:53 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBGettysburg was won by two unlikely heroes and a decision to completely defy orders. We dive into one of the most important days in American history and the rogue officer who stumped the Confederacy with his dopey pivot.
Was The 1518 Dancing Plague Caused By A Tween Ghost?
September 22, 2020 04:18 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBIn 1518 hundreds of people literally danced to death in what's now France. What caused an estimated 400 people to footloose into an early grave? Jake, Rob, and Dan investigate.
The Mad Hatter That Avenged Abe Lincoln
September 14, 2020 23:37 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBBoston Corbett went from small town hat maker to the national hero who gunned down John Wilkes Booth. His life was more insane than his mercury soaked brain.
The First Fart Joke Ever Recorded, Temple Orgies, And Con Men In Ancient Sumer
September 08, 2020 07:04 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBWe dive into the first known human civilization of Sumer and find common ground with this ancient group of people who really just wanted to get drunk, fire off some fart jokes, and vent about their problems in a lion infested Middle East.
The First Joke Ever Recorded, Temple Orgies, And Con Men In Ancient Sumer
September 08, 2020 07:04 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBWe dive into the first known human civilization of Sumer and find common ground with this ancient group of people who really just wanted to get drunk, fire off some jokes, and vent about their problems in a lion infested Middle East.
The Time A Rotting Corpse Was Put On Trial By The Pope
September 01, 2020 04:17 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBCancel culture is nothing new. We dive into The Cadaver Synod where a dead man was wheeled into an actual court room by the Pope to answer for the crimes of his life.
The Tennessee Vampire Who Conquered Latin America
August 31, 2020 03:47 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBWilliam Walker was a lawyer, doctor, and complete lunatic from Tennessee who conquered and took control of multiple Latin American countries in the mid 1800s. We take a deep dive into "The Grey Eyed Man of Destiny" and the true power of self-belief.
Spare Bedroom - Episode 4
December 16, 2019 22:21 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBSpare Bedroom - Episode 4 by Unofficial Visit
Lane Kiffin, Nick Cage, And Brendan Fraser
December 09, 2019 03:37 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBThe playoff is set and coaching vacancies are filled.
*Bonus Content* Spare Bedroom - Episode 3
December 08, 2019 16:37 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB*Bonus Content* Spare Bedroom - Episode 3 by Unofficial Visit
*Bonus Content* Spare Bedroom - Episode 1
December 01, 2019 14:58 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB*Bonus Content* Spare Bedroom - Episode 1 by Unofficial Visit
Firecrotch
November 28, 2019 02:43 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBRivalry week, Thanksgiving, and holiday sadness.
Nightcall
November 26, 2019 03:28 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBOregon lost, Bama's just sitting there waiting, and we become a tv/movie and history podcast on a whim.
Gee Wiz, Minnesota
November 19, 2019 04:13 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBRob is back from his honeymoon and the guys are back in full swing.
Mike Norvell Sounds Like A Good Time (Allegedly)
November 14, 2019 03:37 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBWe get fast and loose with it while Rob's still on his honeymoon.
Getting Stabbed For A Chicken Sandwich
November 05, 2019 03:55 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBThe boys are back after a weekend in New Orleans.
Cut The Baby In Half
October 29, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBWe give back to the listeners and answer calls.
Why Do We Fall Sir?
October 24, 2019 01:47 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBNew week. New Dan. Time to turn things around.
I'm A Loser Baby So Why Don't You Kill Me
October 22, 2019 03:22 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBIt's a packed show with Rob, Jake, and Dan joined by Chicago Justin and Jared Borislow to breakdown the bloodbath that was the past weekend in college football.
What Would You Do To Avoid Paying Your Bookie?
October 17, 2019 03:53 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBHow low would you go to pay back or duck your bookie altogether? Chicago Justin joins us to talk about a slate of games we hate.
All That Glitters Is Not Gold
October 15, 2019 01:47 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBGeorgia lost, LSU is a wagon, and everyone that made music before 1990 was a pedophile.
The Glorious People's Republic Of China W/ Former Texas A&M DT Jay Arnold
October 10, 2019 02:50 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBThe guys welcome on former Texas A&M defensive tackle Jay Arnold and preview week 7 of the college football season.
The Episode That Gets Us Cancelled
October 08, 2019 02:27 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBThe guys go off the rails late and will probably get cancelled by the Internet tomorrow.