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The Asteroid Hunter

The Asteroid Hunter by Dante Lauretta

Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for The Asteroid Hunter: Who knew space could be so anxiety inducing? Quick synopsis: A firsthand account of the OSIRIS-REx space mission by its leader, Dante Lauretta.    Fact for Non-History People: Asteroid Bennu might kill us all on September 24, 2182. Fact for History Nerds: About 17 meteorites hit Earth every […]

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Big Vape

Big Vape: The Rise and Fall of Juul (Netflix)

Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Big Vape: If you beat them, you can still join them. Quick synopsis: The story of the e-cigarette, Juul. Fact for Non-History People: Juul was valued at $38 billion at its height. Fact for History Nerds: By July 2022, Juul was valued at $450 million. My Take on Big Vape: I […]

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Author Jane Tippett joins the podcast to talk Edward VIII!

Let’s abdicate! Author Jane Tippett joins the podcast to talk her book Once a King: The Lost Memoir of Edward VIII. Come listen to the drama! Buy Once a KingCheck out Jane’s website

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Plentiful Country

Plentiful Country by Tyler Anbinder

Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Plentiful Country: Irish need apply. Quick synopsis: A look at how Irish immigrants fleeing the Irish Potato Famine prospered once they reached the U.S.    Fact for Non-History People: England did not stop exporting food out of Ireland during the famine. Fact for History Nerds: Approximately 1 million Irish died during […]

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Once a King

Once a King by Jane Tippett

Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Once a King: Lots of drama with little accountability. Quick synopsis: A look at the unpublished memoir of Edward VIII of England. You know, the one who quit. Fact for Non-History People: Edward was paid $75,000 in 1947 to write 3 articles on his childhood. In today’s dollars, that’s… a lot. […]

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Can I Tell You a Secret

Can I Tell You a Secret? (Netflix)

Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Can I Tell You a Secret?: The secret is that you should skip this. Quick synopsis: The story of a series of harassment cases against women on social media in the UK. Fact for Non-History People: None. Fact for History Nerds: Still none. My Take on Can I Tell You a […]

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North Korea Expert and Author Sung-Yoon Lee joins the podcast!

Let’s visit the Hermit Kingdom! North Korea Expert and Author Sung-Yoon Lee joins the podcast to talk about his book The Sister: North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong the Most Dangerous Woman in the World. Come listen! Buy The Sister

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On Great Fields

On Great Fields by Ronald White

Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for On Great Fields: More than just a sweet mustache. Quick synopsis: A look at the life of Civil War officer and hero of Gettysburg, Joshua Chamberlain. Fact for Non-History People: Chamberlain was named after the American ship captain who is famous for the saying, “Don’t give up the ship.” Fact for […]

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Empires of the Steppes

Empires of the Steppes by Kenneth Harl

Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Empires of the Steppes: It wasn’t just Genghis. Quick synopsis: A look at the leaders of the Eurasian steppes. Fact for Non-History People: Attila the Hun died during a celebration of his wedding from probably a burst blood vessel. Fact for History Nerds: The man who coined the term “Silk Road” […]

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Love Has Won

Love Has Won (HBO)

Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Love Has Won: Severe mental illness has won. Quick synopsis: The story of the Mother God cult and there is no way to explain this cult succinctly. Fact for Non-History People: Colloidal silver is a dietary supplement that the FDA declared unsafe in 1999. Fact for History Nerds: If you take […]

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Author Eric Blehm joins the podcast!

Let’s shred! Author Eric Blehm joins the podcast to talk his book The Darkest White: A Mountain Legend and the Avalanche That Took Him. Come listen about the amazing life of snowboarder Craig Kelly. Buy The Darkest WhiteCheck out Eric’s Website

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The Vanished Settlers of Greenland

The Vanished Settlers of Greenland by Robert Rix

Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for The Vanished Settlers of Greenland: Cold and no people? Greenland sounds awesome. Quick synopsis: A look at the story of the vanished settlers of Greenland through literature. Fact for Non-History People: 94% of Greenland is covered with ice. Fact for History Nerds: Greenland is the world’s largest island. (Australia is a […]

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The Darkest White

The Darkest White by Eric Blehm

Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for The Darkest White: I think I’ll stick to indoor activities. Quick synopsis: The story of snowboarding legend Craig Kelly and the avalanche that killed him. Fact for Non-History People: The snowboard was invented in 1965 and was called a Snurfer. Fact for History Nerds: Snowboarding was named the “worst new sport” […]

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Savior Complex

Savior Complex (HBO)

Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Savior Complex: When good intentions go bad. Quick synopsis: The story of an American missionary in Uganda who basically starts her own hospital with no medical training. Fact for Non-History People: Missionaries first came to Uganda in 1877. Fact for History Nerds: About 4/5ths of Ugandans identify as Christian. My Take […]

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Author Michael Livingston joins me to talk Agincourt!

Let’s make a speech! Author Michael Livingston joins the podcast to talk his book Agincourt: Battle of the Scarred King. Turns out Shakespeare made a lot up. Come listen! Buy AgincourtBuy The Killing GroundCheck out Michael’s website

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