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Halfwit History

Halfwit History

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Hosts Jonathan & Kiley talk about the history of the upcoming week, but a long time ago (and sometimes not so long ago). Occasionally, they even know what they are talking about! Join them in exploring topics like Space Monkeys, Teleportation, Viking Battles, Death Poems, and more!
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Halfwit History - 89 - The Brinks Robbery
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01/17/22 • 41 min

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This week Kiley cut a car into tiny pieces after the Crime of the Century in our old stomping grounds of Boston!
Topic: Anthony "Fats" Pino and the multi million dollar Brinks Robbery of 1950.

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Music: "Another Day" by The Fisherman.
Cover Art by Lezulla
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Halfwit History - 96 - The Disappearance of the Earl of Lucan
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11/08/22 • 55 min

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This week Kiley could have had had it all, wealth, fame, fortune, but instead she developed a gambling addiction and became weirdly focused on ruining my life. Wait no that's our subject for today, Richard John Bingham. Though he did disappear.... I should sleep with one eye open...
Topic: Richard John Bingham, 7th Earl of Lucan, Murderer and Figurative.

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Music: "Another Day" by The Fisherman.
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Halfwit History - 48 - Captain Midnight

48 - Captain Midnight

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05/31/20 • 33 min

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This week Jonathan teams up with a video terrorist to take down HBO, sort of...
Topic: Captain Midnight, aka John R. MacDougall, hijacks HBO's broadcast satellite.

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Halfwit History - 46 - Sun's Nemesis

46 - Sun's Nemesis

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05/19/20 • 32 min

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This week Jonathan travels far, far away, in search of the death star that kills dinosaurs every 26 million years, and will some day come for us!
Topic: The Theory of the Dwarf Star Nemesis.

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Halfwit History - 45 - Princes in the Tower
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05/13/20 • 55 min

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This week Kiley takes a twisty trip up the Tower of London as she tries to uncover the mystery of two disappeared princes in a murder most royal.
Topic: The Death of King Edward IV, and the disappearance of his sons.

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Halfwit History - 44 - Crocodile Hero

44 - Crocodile Hero

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05/12/20 • 46 min

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This week Jonathan takes the reigns and makes a much needed return trip Down Under, this time sans bad accent, and with more animals. Which is obviously the superior combo in every way.
Topic: The Crocodile Hunter.

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Halfwit History - 40 - Braille Fish

40 - Braille Fish

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03/02/20 • 44 min

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This week Kiley raises up old letters about the founding of an important school, while Jonathan raises his thumb, much unlike a pile of bricks.
Topics: The Founding of Perkins School for the Blind, The 42nd Anniversary of Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams.
Podcast Spotlight: Ransack History.

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Halfwit History - 41 - Barbarian Barbie

41 - Barbarian Barbie

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04/09/20 • 41 min

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This week Kiley articulates an innovative toy turned role model, and Jonathan goes to a banquet with some barbarians... what can go wrong?
Topics: Odoacer the First Barbarian King of Italy, The History of the Barbie Doll
Podcast Spotlight: That Was Genius.

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Halfwit History - 39 - Dord of the Unown

39 - Dord of the Unown

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02/27/20 • 52 min

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This week Kiley brings a special dictionary to scrabble night so she can use fake words, and Jonathan visits Dr. Bug, creator of the highest grossing entertainment franchise of all time.
Topics: The Accidental Word Dord, Pokemon Day & Twitch Plays Pokemon.

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Music: "Another Day" by The Fisherman.
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Halfwit History - 47 - Marseillaise-duck

47 - Marseillaise-duck

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05/20/20 • 46 min

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This week Kiley flexes her history muscles with some bread, a guillotine, and a song in her heart. At least that's all Jonathan understands.
Topic: Creation of the French National Anthem, The Marseillaise
Local Forecast - Elevator Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).

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FAQ

How many episodes does Halfwit History have?

Halfwit History currently has 114 episodes available.

What topics does Halfwit History cover?

The podcast is about History, Comedy, Podcasts, Education and Talk.

What is the most popular episode on Halfwit History?

The episode title '89 - The Brinks Robbery' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Halfwit History?

The average episode length on Halfwit History is 45 minutes.

How often are episodes of Halfwit History released?

Episodes of Halfwit History are typically released every 8 days, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of Halfwit History?

The first episode of Halfwit History was released on Jun 2, 2019.

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