The History Podcast

The History Podcast #31

Download Podcast - NASCAR Vitriol
This history podcast defends and criticizes NASCAR. We discuss the main arguments put forward by NASCAR haters. We shoot down several of these complaints, but some gripes are legitimate. NASCAR is less than a month a way, maybe we can help you better understand your hatred. More podcasts about hatred coming soon. For the record, we love NASCAR because we are Americans.

The History Podcast #29

Download Podcast - Lack of Good War Films about Iraq and Afghanistan
This history podcast discusses the lack of quality war films about current wars. In particular, we question why there hasn't been any comedic or critical films produced about Iraq and Afghanistan. There are many films that are critical of past american wars, and darkly comedic too. Vietnam comes to mind. Today, it seems that no one in our country is allowed to say anything pejorative or critical of any american military action. Why has there been such a sea change in the last 20 years? Why can't MASH, Catch-22, Apocalypse Now, Platoon, Full Metal Jacket, etc. be made today? Is this a part of a bigger problem?

The History Podcast #35

Download Podcast - McConaissance
In This History Podcast...
You know what I love about.....this History Podcast answers that as we cover the resurgent career of Matthew McConaughey. From his upstart roles in Dazed and Confused and The Newton Boys, to low points like Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, there have been some ups and downs. Roles in The Paperboy and Dallas Buyers Club have brought a deeper hue to McConaughey's career. We delve into the highs, lows, and downright dark turns. Mr. Lincoln even reveals a possible mancrush.

The History Podcast #36

Download Podcast - Snake Handling Snake Handler
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And these signs shall follow them that believe: In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak in new tongues. The shall take up serpents; and they drink any deadly things, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick and they shall recover
(Mark 16:17,18)
With the recent death of Jamie Coots, we decided here at The History Podcast to look deeper into this obscure religious following. We touch on the roots, question why, jump to the Protest Reformation, and Mr. Jackson get's saved!!!....Well maybe not that last part, but it's not for a lack of trying by his coworker.