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The History of Fun

The History of Fun

Polygon

The History of Fun explores the hidden backstories behind the things you enjoy. This season, we’re diving into the amazing origins of your favorite holiday traditions. Join Polygon’s Russ Frushtick, Allegra Frank, and Chris Plante each week as they embark on a new quest to uncover these common-yet-mysterious customs. Produced by Polygon and the Vox Media Podcast Network.

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The History of Fun - Water Parks: A Brief History
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08/06/18 • 51 min

Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the water parks. Today Allegra Frank brings you the twisted history of waterparks and where they came from. She also decides to focus on some pretty grim stuff, so if you're a little squeamish about injury or death, you may want to, uh, come back next week? Anyway, FUN!

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The History of Fun - The War on Christmas: A Brief History (Season Finale)
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12/24/18 • 55 min

There is a war. It's been going on for hundreds of years. And there's only one victim: CHRISTMAS. Chris Plante dives deep into The War on Christmas. Where it started, why it started, and out frickin' ridiculous it is.

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The History of Fun - Manga: A Brief History

Manga: A Brief History

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07/30/18 • 44 min

This week on The History of Fun, Allegra Frank fills us all in on the origins of MANGA and its biggest franchise: Shonen Jump. Yes, if you've always been perplexed about the world of manga, this is the episode for you. And if you're already a fan of manga, there's a fair chance that we mispronounce at least one thing in this episode. Not Allegra, though. She's a pro.

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The History of Fun - Monopoly: A Brief History

Monopoly: A Brief History

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12/11/17 • 33 min

Ah, Monopoly, the game that lasts forever and makes you hate your friends. In their first episode, Russ Frushtick, Allegra Frank and Chris Plante explore the origins of the Parker Bros. game from hell.

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The History of Fun - Roller Derby: A Brief History
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03/26/18 • 36 min

Because sticking wheels on your feet wasn't dangerous enough, today we welcome special guest Abby Russell from Giant Bomb, to talk about the history of roller derby.

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The History of Fun - The 4th of July Hot Dog Eating Contest: A Brief History
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07/02/18 • 43 min

On this, the week of America's independence, we celebrate the ability for humans to consume low-grade meat at extremely fast rates. Chris Plante digs into the surprisingly-fraught history of the world famous Nathan's Hot Dog Eating contest, as well as its most famous (and controversial) competitor.

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The History of Fun - Coming soon: Holiday Traditions
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09/25/18 • 1 min

We're excited to announce that we're doing an extra special second season of The History of Fun, all about the origins of our favorite holiday traditions. Trick or treating! Krampus! The Icelandic Yule Cat! Season 2 of The History of Fun will kick off on Monday, October 29. See you then!

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The History of Fun - Happy Meals: A Brief History
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03/05/18 • 51 min

What kid didn't love making a weekly trip to McDonald's for a chance at a transforming shake toy? Today we're looking at the history of the McDonald's Happy Meal. This episode was very obviously not sponsored by McDonald's.

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The History of Fun - Sledding: A Brief History

Sledding: A Brief History

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01/29/18 • 32 min

Wintertime is upon us. How long have people been hitting the slopes? Let's find out!

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The History of Fun - Mr. Potato Head: A Brief History
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02/26/18 • 35 min

What a tangled web this starchy toy has weaved throughout the years. Sit back and let Chris Plante fill you in on the sorted adventures of Mr. Potato Head and his brood.

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FAQ

How many episodes does The History of Fun have?

The History of Fun currently has 51 episodes available.

What topics does The History of Fun cover?

The podcast is about Leisure, Hobbies, Podcasts and Video Games.

What is the most popular episode on The History of Fun?

The episode title 'The War on Christmas: A Brief History (Season Finale)' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The History of Fun?

The average episode length on The History of Fun is 42 minutes.

How often are episodes of The History of Fun released?

Episodes of The History of Fun are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of The History of Fun?

The first episode of The History of Fun was released on Dec 8, 2017.

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