PINT-SIZED HISTORY TAKES ON D.B. COOPER – THE SKYJACKING THAT BAFFLED THE WORLD

In 1971, a man known only as D.B. Cooper pulled off the most mysterious skyjacking in U.S. history. He hijacked a commercial airplane, demanded $200,000 in ransom, then parachuted into the night, never to be seen again.

This week, Pint-Sized History cracks open the case:

✈️ Who was D.B. Cooper?

💰 What happened to the ransom money?

🕵️‍♂️ What are the most convincing theories?

🌲 And did he really survive the jump?

Join us for a deep dive into a legendary mystery that blends true crime, aviation, conspiracy theories, and just the right amount of swagger.

Grab a drink, hit play, and let’s explore the unsolved case that’s haunted the FBI for over 50 years.

🎶 Huge shoutout to @bigshortage for our opening jingle! 🔥

🔥 PINT-SIZED HISTORY IS STAYING IN 'NAM!🔥

"Goooood Moorrnniiing Vietnam." – Good Morning, Vietnam

🎧 Join Joe and Zack as they dive into the explosive history of the Vietnam War — a brutal, complex clash of ideologies that reshaped Southeast Asia and rocked the world.

This is Part Two of our Vietnam War Series — covering the chaos of the conflict that became a cultural touchstone, inspiring unforgettable films, powerful protest music, and a wave of anti-government sentiment.

👉 In this episode, we unpack:

• 🟥 The American introduction to the War: How successive US Presidents plunged America deeper and deeper into a losing conflict.
• ⚔️ Horror and Battles - The unsuspecting village of My Lai that experienced atrocities, and the Tet Offensive from the North Vietnamese.
• 🦅 The American Opinion: Why the US public turned against the war and anti-Government sentiment reached an all-time high.

🍻 Grab a drink, press play, and ride the historical wave through the '50s, '60s, and '70s — featuring the sounds of Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, and Creedence Clearwater Revival 🎶.

🎶 Huge shoutout to @bigshortage for our opening jingle! 🔥

🎧 Stream now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts – and don’t forget to follow/subscribe so you never miss a beat!

🔥 PINT-SIZED HISTORY IS GOING TO 'NAM!🔥

"I love the smell of napalm in the morning." – Apocalypse Now

🎧 Join Joe and Zack as they dive into the explosive history of the Vietnam War — a brutal, complex clash of ideologies that reshaped Southeast Asia and rocked the world.

This is Part One of our Vietnam War Series — covering the roots of a conflict that became a cultural touchstone, inspiring unforgettable films, powerful protest music, and a wave of anti-government sentiment.

👉 In this episode, we unpack:

• 🟥 From Colonisation to Liberation: How Vietnam transformed under French rule, Japanese occupation, and eventually found independence post-WWII.
• ⚔️ A Country Divided: North vs. South Vietnam – the simmering tensions that echoed Korea’s split.
• 🦅 The American Lens: Why U.S. presidents got involved, their Cold War mindset, and the fear of the rising Red Tide .

🍻 Grab a drink, press play, and ride the historical wave through the '50s, '60s, and '70s — featuring the sounds of Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, and Creedence Clearwater Revival 🎶.

🎶 Huge shoutout to @bigshortage for our opening jingle! 🔥

🎧 Stream now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts – and don’t forget to follow/subscribe so you never miss a beat!

🚇PINT-SIZED HISTORY HEADS TO LONDON🚇

(AND WE GET EVEN DRUNKER)

From the Black Death to the Great Fire and so much more, it's our two-part romp through the chaotic, bloody, and bizarre history of London, and this time we’ve brought backup.

Joining us is none other than TikTok’s history sensation Troy’s Tours, known for his hilarious Drunk Histories. We couldn't think of a better guest.

We’re peeling back the centuries of smoke, smog and honestly sometimes just grisly endings to uncover the real story of how London became one of the most iconic cities on Earth.

It’s history with hangovers (for us), plague pits, kings, queens, and more than a few heads lobbed off.

In Part Two, we cover:

🏛️ Jack Ketch – The gruesome executioner renowned for being bad at his job.

🔥 Spring-heeled Jack – The mad nuisance that became infamous for naughty behaviour.

🦠The Sword of Calais - Silent, deadly, noble, the greatest executioner to ever live.

⚔️ Jack the Ripper – How his murderous rampage through London shocked the masses.

Expect chaotic stories, shocking facts, and Tudors with trust issues.

🎧 So grab a pint, press play, and join Pint-Sized History and Troy’s Tours for a wild stroll through London’s long and legendary past.

🎵 Shoutout to @bigshortage for our opening jingle!

🚇PINT-SIZED HISTORY HEADS TO LONDON🚇

(AND WE GET VERY DRUNK AGAIN!)

From the Black Death to the Great Fire and so much more, it's our two-part romp through the chaotic, bloody, and bizarre history of London, and this time we’ve brought backup.

Joining us is none other than TikTok’s history sensation Troy’s Tours, known for his hilarious Drunk Histories. We couldn't think of a better guest.

We’re peeling back the centuries of smoke, smog and honestly sometimes just grisly endings to uncover the real story of how London became one of the most iconic cities on Earth.

It’s history with hangovers (for us), plague pits, kings, queens, and more than a few heads lobbed off.

In Part One, we cover:

🏛️ Roman Londinium – The birth of the city under Roman rule and what survived the centuries.

🔥 The Great Fire of London – How a bakery mishap wiped the city clean.

🦠The Black Death - What caused it and how much havoc it wrought.

⚔️ Medieval mayhem – Public executions and some very questionable pub lore.

Expect chaotic stories, shocking facts, and Tudors with trust issues.

🎧 So grab a pint, press play, and join Pint-Sized History and Troy’s Tours for a wild stroll through London’s long and legendary past.

🎵 Shoutout to @bigshortage for our opening jingle!

⚡ PINT-SIZED HISTORY TAKES ON ADOLF HITLER AND THE NAZIS ⚡

From beer halls to blitzkrieg, we talk about how did a certain failed Austrian painter captured the imaginations of the disillusioned in Weimar Germany, preyed on vulnerable public morale and eventually formed one of the deadliest regimes in history.

In this two-part special, we’re diving headfirst into the dark rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party.

We’re unpacking the chaos of post-WWI Germany, the incredible speaking ability of the future Fuhrer, the propaganda machine that helped build him, and the deadly political maneuvering that dragged him to the top step of German politics.

This isn’t just a history lesson, it’s a story of how easily extremism spreads as Europe dives headfirst into a modern right-wing resurgence.

In Part Two, we cover:

⚡ Hitler's imprisonment - how a trial in a corrupt court unfurled itself to make the Austrian a legend with his infamous Mein Kampf

⚡ The Inner Circle – The key players that joined the Nazi party along the way, fuelling the crazed machine

⚡ The Nazi takeover – How the Party eventually came to seize power legally in 1933.

Join us as we break down the rise of fascism in Germany — the key events, the key players, and the terrifying consequences that followed.

🎧 So grab a pint, press play, and get ready for a chilling walk through recent history.

🎵 Shoutout to @bigshortage for our opening jingle!

⚡ PINT-SIZED HISTORY TAKES ON THE NAZIS⚡

From beer halls to blitzkrieg, we talk about how a certain failed Austrian painter captured the imaginations of the disillusioned in Weimar Germany, preyed on vulnerable public morale and eventually formed one of the deadliest regimes in history.

In this two-part special, we’re diving headfirst into the dark rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party.

We’re unpacking the chaos of post-WWI Germany, the incredible speaking ability of the future Fuhrer, the propaganda machine that helped build him, and the deadly political manoeuvring that dragged him to the top step of German politics.

This isn’t just a history lesson, it’s a story of how easily extremism spreads as Europe dives headfirst into a modern right-wing resurgence.

In Part One, we cover:

⚡Hitler's youth - The early years which brought him from obscure Austrian artist in Vienna to German political icon.

⚡The Treaty of Versailles – How post-WWI humiliation, hyperinflation, and hopelessness laid fertile ground for extremism.

⚡ Rise to popularity – The inspiration from Benito Mussolini and his political takeover in Italy, and the other mechanisms he used to gain infamy

Join us as we break down the rise of fascism in Germany — the key events, the key players, and the terrifying consequences that followed.

🎧 So grab a pint, press play, and get ready for a chilling walk through all too recent history.

🎵 Shoutout to @bigshortage for our opening jingle!

🌸 PINT-SIZED HISTORY ARE HEADING TO KOREA 🌸

Two countries desperate to be whole, conflicting ideologies, and a conflict that shaped global politics forever!

In this episode, we’re diving into the Battles and fighting the made up the Korean War in part two of two.

We talk the fighting, the landings at Incheon, the push to Pyongyang past the 38th Parallel and the constant tug of war that saw Seoul reoccupied multiple times.

The Korean War is a battle between North and South Korea, but more than anything a battle between democracy and communism, this war saw international superpowers clash on Korean soil, with devastating consequences.

Get ready for a deep dive into:

🗡️Beginning of the Korean War - How North Korean forces stormed south and nearly conquered the entire peninsula.

🗡️ The UN and Chinese intervention – How international forces turned the tide of battle leading to an enormous tug of war.

🗡️ The brutal battles – From the Battle of the Pusan Perimeter, the landings at Incheon, and the massive offensives from the Chinese with the Third and Fifth Phase Offensives.

🗡️Something for nothing - How all the fighting and bloodshed led to basically no material change.

Or… if you just love a casual stroll through history and want to understand the war that still echoes in global politics today.

🔥 So grab a drink, hit play, and join Pint-Sized History as they unravel the battles, brutality and bombshells of the Korean War!

🎵 Shoutout to @bigshortage for our opening jingle!