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History Blurbs

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Snapshots of historical figures and occasionally events.
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Episodes

Potatoes

The cultural influence of the humble potato and how it was popularized

Jun 02, 2025•8 min

Pleasant

Mother of Civil Right in California, or Voodoo Queen of San Francisco? Why not both?? New episodes every Friday

Feb 18, 2022•11 min

Smalls

New episodes Fridays

Feb 11, 2022•9 min

Truth

New episodes Fridays

Feb 04, 2022•9 min

We're Here

Happy New Year - see you in 2022

Jan 01, 2022•4 min

The Beard

Happy Movember! Enjoy this rather succinct overview on the effects of a beard.

Nov 12, 2020•3 min

The Candy Desk

A special Halloween episode about the best part of the holiday: candy.

Oct 31, 2020•7 min

Health and Lies

A look at the health of U.S. Presidents and the public portrayal thereof. Also a friendly reminder to vote on Tuesday (if you legally can and haven't already), and to do it from an informed place.

Oct 31, 2020•9 min

The Leg

The journey of a leg.

Sep 30, 2020•7 min•Season 2Ep. 2

Kiki

The life and legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. May her memory be a blessing.

Sep 21, 2020•14 min•Season 2Ep. 1

7: Lafayette

You probably know Lafayette as the hero of multiple revolutions, but did you know he was once gifted a giant wheel of cheese?

Sep 07, 2018•9 min

5: Ronald Reagan

An episode I had to record portions of 5+ times because I kept laughing.

Aug 26, 2018•4 min

4: Kofi Annan

A look at Kofi Annan's life and his lasting impact.

Aug 23, 2018•4 min

3: Richard III

Richard III's remains were lost for over 400 years. Learn how he was found, identified, and what his remains can tell us about his life.

Aug 12, 2018•8 min

2: Lyndon Johnson's Grandfather

A little story Lyndon Johnson told... and the real story. For more on President Johnson, check out Doris Kearns Goodwin's book, "Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream."

Aug 06, 2018•2 min
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