Podcast
History Boiz
Hosted by Jerry Nash, Christopher Wheadon, Zach Mech, Madi Moon · EN
Meet Chris, Madi, Zach, and Jerry. They are the History Boiz. They’re going to tell you about historical figures and events and make you laugh at the same time. Drink a cheap beer, and get some history up in you. Like the founding fathers intended.
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Frank Gotch vs. George Hackenschmidt
Feb 1701:50:20Tap to summarizeIn the early days of profession wrestling, a sport already rife with conmen and circus tricks, there would be one rivalry that would make, and simultaneously threaten to break, the sport across the globe. Two worlds collided with the rough and tumble American, Frank Gotch, and the first world heavyweight champion of the world, The Russian Lion, George Hackenschmidt. Joining us is Taylor, the host of the Wild Mouse podcast and a co-host of the Grave Plot Podcast!Sources:Jr, Ken Zimmerman. Gotch vs. Hackenschmidt: The Matches That Made and Destroyed Legitimate American Professional Wrestling. Independently Published, 28 Aug. 2018.Langmead, Jon. Ballyhoo! University of Missouri Press, 29 Jan. 2024.
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Feb 302:30:50Tap to summarizeIn part 2, Joseph is among the leaders who guided the Nez Perce during the subsequent war and harrowing retreat across some of the roughest terrain that North America has to offer. Joining us again is Will from How the West Was F#cked!Sources:Nerburn, Kent. Chief Joseph & the Flight of the Nez Perce : The Untold Story of an American Tragedy. New York, NY, Harpersanfrancicso, 2005.Sharfstein, Daniel J. Thunder in the Mountains : Chief Joseph, Oliver Otis Howard, and the Nez Perce War. New York, W.W. Norton & Company, 2018.
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Jan 1902:08:04Tap to summarizeChief Joseph was a leader of a Wallowa band of Nez Perce that became a legend and myth in his own time. Joining us is Will from How the West Was F#cked!Sources:Nerburn, Kent. Chief Joseph & the Flight of the Nez Perce : The Untold Story of an American Tragedy. New York, NY, Harpersanfrancicso, 2005.Sharfstein, Daniel J. Thunder in the Mountains : Chief Joseph, Oliver Otis Howard, and the Nez Perce War. New York, W.W. Norton & Company, 2018.
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George Hearst Part 5
Jan 501:22:35Tap to summarizeThe last installment of Jerry joining How the West Was F#cked for the conclusion of George Hearst!
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George Hearst Part 4
Dec 2901:04:44Tap to summarizeJerry joins How the West Was F#cked for part 4 of George Hearst!
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Ramesses II
May 22, 2021Tap to summarizeJoin us as we cover a much requested king of Egypt, Ramesses the Great, king of kings, Ozymandias himself! There’s a lot to this one, so strap in, crack a cheap beer, and join us!
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