Episodes

  • 1918 Flu Pandemic
    May 12 2022

    Join Paul and Sophie, on our inaugural episode, as they journey back to the last great pandemic and learn about the genesis of, and eventual end of, the 1918 flu pandemic. From pigs farms to battle grounds, small towns and big cities the flu spread everywhere and there was seemingly no way to stop it.

    Hosted by: Zach Hamer

    @historysajokepod

    historysajokepodcast@gmail.com

    lavenderfingproductions.com

    venmo: @historysajoke

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    53 mins
  • Joan of Arc
    May 12 2022

    Join Doug and Stephania as they travel back to Europe's middle ages and attempt to answer the centuries old question: how did Joan, a teenage girl in medieval France, rise to lead the French army to victory against the English, crown the exiled Prince of France, King, and change the course of European and World history forever? Find out on episode 2 of History's a Joke!

    Hosted by: Zach Hamer

    @historysajokepod

    historysajokepodcast@gmail.com

    lavenderfingproductions.com

    venmo: @historysajoke

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    56 mins
  • Cleopatra (Part 1)
    May 12 2022

    Join Mel and Steph as they journey down the Nile and learn about Alexander the Great's conquering of Egypt and the rise of its greatest Ptolemaic ruler: Cleopatra.

    Hosted by: Zach Hamer

    @historysajokepod

    historysajokepodcast@gmail.com

    lavenderfingproductions.com

    venmo: @historysajoke

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    37 mins
  • Cleopatra (Part 2)
    May 12 2022

    Joined by Mel and Steph, we continue our tale of Cleopatra and chronical her downfall and eventual death in part 2.

    Hosted by: Zach Hamer

    @historysajokepod

    historysajokepodcast@gmail.com

    lavenderfingproductions.com

    venmo: @historysajoke

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    32 mins
  • Bonus Episode: Laika
    May 12 2022

    In this bonus episode we are joined by D.K. as we explore the great space race between Russia and the U.S. and the first dog in space! Enjoy this more casual and relaxed style episode, who knows where the conversation will go!

    Hosted by: Zach Hamer

    @historysajokepod

    historysajokepodcast@gmail.com

    lavenderfingproductions.com

    venmo: @historysajoke

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    47 mins
  • Putin (Part 1)
    May 12 2022

    Embark on a trip through modern Russian history and the origins of Vladimir Putin with Doug and D.K. What kind of childhood and formative years raises one of the most terrible and influential figures in modern world history? Find out on episode 7 of History's a Joke!

    Hosted by: Zach Hamer

    @historysajokepod

    historysajokepodcast@gmail.com

    lavenderfingproductions.com

    venmo: @historysajoke

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    42 mins
  • Putin (Part 2)
    May 12 2022

    On episode 8, we conclude our tale of Putin and his rise to infamy. Follow along as Doug and D.K. learn about Putin's time in the KGB, East Germany and we get to the cold heart of Putin.

    Hosted by: Zach Hamer

    @historysajokepod

    historysajokepodcast@gmail.com

    lavenderfingproductions.com

    venmo: @historysajoke

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    35 mins
  • Sybil Ludington
    May 12 2022

    Hop on your horse and ride alongside Sybil Ludington as she traverses the dangerous countryside, raising the alarm of the impending British invasion. On episode 9, Doug and Sierra go back to the throws of the American Revolution and discover a lesser known tale from the American struggle for independence.

    Hosted by: Zach Hamer

    @historysajokepod

    historysajokepodcast@gmail.com

    lavenderfingproductions.com

    venmo: @historysajoke

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    38 mins