History Defeats Itself

By: Kevin Rosenquist John Banks and Greg Mitchell
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  • Summary

  • Kevin, John, and Greg discuss events and people that exemplify how humans never really learn from their history. The show is part history podcast, part society and culture podcast, and all comedy podcast. Sometimes clever, sometimes sophomoric, but always entertaining, the boys are here to put a smile on your face.
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Episodes
  • Louisiana's Commandment, The Pros and Cons of Splitting the Atom, and Procrastination | Comedy Podcast

    Louisiana's Commandment, The Pros and Cons of Splitting the Atom, and Procrastination | Comedy Podcast
    Jul 16 2024

    The boys are back! In this episode, Kevin talks about Louisiana forcing public schools to display the ten commandments in every classroom, as well as Oklahoma forcing public schools to teach the Bible as part of its curriculum. John talks about the pros and cons of splitting the atom - nuclear war is bad but medical advances are good. And Greg, who clearly didn't put any effort in, talks about procrastination.
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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Rocket Man's Dark Side: Wernher von Braun | History Defeats Itself Comedy Podcast

    Rocket Man's Dark Side: Wernher von Braun | History Defeats Itself Comedy Podcast
    Mar 28 2024

    Today we're talking about Wernher von Braun, a Nazi who was recruited by NASA after World War 2 to help develop the space program.

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    57 mins
  • Poyais Hoax: History's Ultimate Land Scam | History Defeats Itself Comedy Podcast

    Poyais Hoax: History's Ultimate Land Scam | History Defeats Itself Comedy Podcast
    Mar 13 2024

    Dive into the captivating story of the Poyais Scheme, the ultimate historical scam by Gregor MacGregor, who sold dreams of a nonexistent paradise to hundreds. Explore how this 19th-century con artist created Poyais, duping settlers and investors alike, and the stark reality that awaited them. From MacGregor's early exploits to the scheme's fallout and its place in the annals of financial frauds, this episode uncovers the allure of utopian dreams and the timeless lessons of history's audacious scams.

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    52 mins
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