Epik Fails of History

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  • "Epik Fails of History" is a podcast about the most epic fails of... history! Created, hosted, and edited by Erik Slader (author of the "Epic Fails" history book series), co-hosted with fellow podcasters, Chris Carroll, and Justin Ache. (Recommended for ages 13 and up due to some mild language, occasional crude humor, as well as discussions of war, disasters, and historical facts.)
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  • E37 - Ranking the Presidents! (Part One: 1789-1901)

    E37 - Ranking the Presidents! (Part One: 1789-1901)
    Oct 30 2024

    “We should not look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose of profiting by dearly bought experience.” - George Washington


    With the upcoming 2024 Election, Erik and Justin attempt to rank the US Presidents! (Part 1: Washington to McKinley / 1789-1901)

    • You can help support Erik by buying a copy of his book, "EPIC FAILS: Not-So-Great Presidents"
    • For more American history content, check out his 11-part blog series on the Pros and Cons of every American President...
    • And vote for which Presidential movie we should watch next on Podcasters Disassembled!
    • Also, more importantly, be sure to vote in the actual Presidential Election!


    Follow / Message Me on Social Media:

    E-mail: ErikSlader@gmail.com

    Twitter: @ErikSlader @EpikFailsdotcom

    Instagram: @ErikSlader @EpikFailsOfHistory

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All 4 EPIC FAILS books are now available on Amazon!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠Outro Music / Segment Jingles by DeftStroke Sound!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    This podcast is a production of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We Can Make This Work (Probably) Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ follow us to keep up with this show and discover our many other podcasts!

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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • E36 - VIKINGS 101 - w/ Ben Thompson! (Badass Of The Week)

    E36 - VIKINGS 101 - w/ Ben Thompson! (Badass Of The Week)
    Jul 3 2024

    “Fear not death for the hour of your doom is set and none may escape it.” - Old Norse Proverb ("The Hávamál" from the Saga of the Volsung)

    On this epic crossover, Ben Thompson returns (from the Badass of the Week podcast) to talk about all things Vikings - from Ivar the Boneless and Erik Bloodaxe to Saint Olga of Kiev and William the Conqueror!

    • Be sure to check out Ben's book, "Guts and Glory: The Vikings" as well as his "Badass" book series, and the fourth "Epic Fails" book - "The Age of Exploration: Totally Getting Lost" by Erik Slader and Ben Thompson!
    • Click here for Erik's articles on Vikings: 7 of the most insane Viking Sagas Ever and 8 more brutal Viking rulers!
    • And listen to Episode 5: "Epic Fails - The Book Tour" and Episode 11: "Totally Getting Lost - with Ben Thompson (Q and A)!

    Featured Music / Clips: "Immigrant Song" by Led Zeppelin (1970), "Valhalleluja" by Nanowar of Steel (2018), "Vikings" (2013-2020), Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" Trilogy, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Thor, Avengers: Endgame, etc), "Kill Bill", "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan", and "Game of Thrones"!

    Follow / Message Me on Social Media:

    E-mail: ErikSlader@gmail.com

    Twitter: @ErikSlader @EpikFailsdotcom

    Instagram: @ErikSlader @EpikFailsOfHistory

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All 4 EPIC FAILS books are now available on Amazon!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠Outro Music / Segment Jingles by DeftStroke Sound!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    This podcast is a production of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We Can Make This Work (Probably) Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ follow us to keep up with this show and discover our many other podcasts!

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    2 hrs and 15 mins
  • E35.5 - 2024 / Season 4 Updates and Announcements

    E35.5 - 2024 / Season 4 Updates and Announcements
    Jun 15 2024
    Erik Slader returns with a 2024 'State of the Podcast' report - talking about the history and future of the show, a quick rundown of recent podcast projects / guest spots / upcoming events / some behind-the-scenes life updates / new history articles on the blog / upcoming topics, AND his latest book ⁠"Tempus Machina" - a Short Time Travel Story (now on Audible),⁠ as well as a *brief* history of time travel...? Brand New History Articles at EpikFails.com: 10 *Accidental* Inventions and Discoveries⁠⁠10 More *Accidental Discoveries and Inventions! 20 of the Worst Aircraft Designs of All Time?Origins of the DIGITAL AGE (Part 1: Mechanical Clocks, Electricity, and Radio)History of the DIGITAL AGE (Part 2: The Transistor, Microchips, and the Dawn of the Internet)Future of the DIGITAL AGE (Part 3: Robotics, Quantum Computing, and the Rise of A.I.)The Soviet VENERA Space Probes (USSR: 1961-1985)The Curse of the Willie Dee (WWII: The Pacific)8 Mysterious UFO / UAP Encounters from History (218 BCE – 1945) Recent Podcast Guest Spots: The Great Pop Culture Debate: Best James Bond FilmHorror Ramblings: Bram Stoker’s Dracula (w/ Erik and Meghan Slader!)The World is My Burrito: Let’s Taco Bout “Kaiju Preservation Society”Super Mega Crash Beyond - Episode 31: Time Travel (w/ Erik Slader)Hyrule Podcasters! (episode coming soon) Next Time: VIKINGS! (w/ Ben Thompson) - listen to the BadassOfTheWeek podcast here! In the meantime, be sure to check out my other podcasts: ⁠Podcasters Assemble! (A Movie Podcast)⁠⁠The Super Switch Club: A Nintendo Podcast⁠⁠Nerdeagram: An Enneagram Podcast⁠⁠2 Young 4 This Trek: A Star Trek Podcast⁠⁠Comic Zombie⁠ Follow / Message Me on Social Media: E-mail: ErikSlader@gmail.com Twitter: @ErikSlader @EpikFailsdotcom Instagram: @ErikSlader @EpikFailsOfHistory ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All 4 EPIC FAILS books are now available on Amazon!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Outro Music / Segment Jingles by DeftStroke Sound!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is a production of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We Can Make This Work (Probably) Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ follow us to keep up with this show and discover our many other podcasts!
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    19 mins

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