The History Podcast #9 - Kentucky Hug

The History Podcast #9

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Since it is the holiday season, and undoubtedly some of you are enjoying a spirit in one for or another, I thought I might do a show on one of what is becoming my favorite spirit. Bourbon has long history as the drink of rebels (Harry Truman is still my favorite, Dr. Emmett Essin my second), but recently bourbon has taken off with the hipster crowd. Here is a brief history of the "American Spirit" in this week's podcast.

The History Podcast #8 - Fat and Lazy

The History Podcast #8

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This history podcast answers the question, "Why are we fat and lazy?" The good news is that it's not necessarily your fault. The bad news is that there isn't much you can do about it. Human beings are genetically programmed to be fat and lazy.

The History Podcast #7 - Career Ender

The History Podcast #7

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We have all said stupid things at one point or another. Words tangle, thoughts mix, ideas are fully thought out. When your in the public eye, things are different. History has long shown that people can make career ending remarks without even knowing. Sometimes aimed at pushing limits, other times honest mistakes, in todays world anything controversial could land you in hot water. Here's a podcast on the relatively recent phenomenon known as a "career ender."

The History Podcast #6 - AIG and the Crash

The History Podcast #6

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This history podcast lets you know who to blame for the 2008 economic crisis. Although there are many parties to blame, AIG figures to be a prime target. Their ridiculous insurance policies and their investment strategies nearly collapsed our entire economy. The country escaped, but the households did not.

The History Podcast #5 - Boxing Day

The History Podcast #5

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It's the day after Christmas and all through the house....wait, that's not the way it goes. Well it was the day after Christmas when we recorded this podcast. Here the story of history's first Christian martyr and the Boxing Day traditions in the UK.

The History Podcast #4 - The Panic of 1837

The History Podcast #4

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This history podcast is about bubbles, panic, and stupid economic decisions. The Cotton bubble busts. The western frontier housing bubble busts. Interest rates rise. Andrew Jackson kills the National Bank, the one thing that could have stopped the madness. Instead, a very long depression occurs. The Era of Good Feelings quickly turns.

The History Podcast #3 - Rockabilly

The History Podcast #3

What was punk music before punk music?
Many would argue rockabilly in the early 1960's had the same edge and raw nerves that punk did in the 1970's and 80's. By 1966, acts like Link Wray had blown past the early days of superstars like the Big Bopper and Elvis to a tough biker mentality. History has all but forgotten the riots at Washington D.C's 1023 Club, but here is a postcast for all you rockabilly fans.

The History Podcast #2 - Camden, NJ

The History Podcast #2

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The History Podcast talks about Camden, New Jersey; it's either the greatest place ever or the worst place on Earth. It really all depends on your sense of humor or compassion for other human beings.

Matt Taibi's Rolling Stone article is our source material. Taibi's article is great, and the subject matter is amazing. What happens when a crime ridden town loses half of its police force? Yes! That happens, and a lot more. Things that you only think would happen in movies are happening right now in Camden, New Jersey.

The History Podcast #1 - Histiography

The History Podcast #1

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