Geeked on History: Recent Episodes
Nick
In this episode of Geeked on history, we review an institution many have heard of, but fewer have a great understanding of. Now more of an anachronism, Geeked on History explores the history of Tammany Hall in this first “totally geeked” multi-part series.
Folks! It’s been a while since Geeked on History has released a podcast (October to be exact) and if you saw the last post on the blog, you’ll see that it’s likely to be a while longer before more is published to the Geeked on History series….but rest assured, the series is NOT dead! I … Continue reading Nick and Geeked on History will be back! →
Hi geeks! Over the last year, producing the show with my good friend Ryan has been one of the best hobbies i’ve ever had. Talking about history with you all and learning new things along the way brought me a lot of joy, as did hearing all of the feedback from the listeners of the … Continue reading GOH thanks to listeners →
Hey there, geeks! It’s been roughly a month since the last episode of Geeked on History was released. November has been one of those busy months where life gets in the way of your hobbies. It happens to the best of us, but Geeked on History is not belly up! I had originally planned on … Continue reading Some updates and news on Season 3 →
This week we’re geeking out on some halloween material, so scare away the trick-or-treaters, snap on some Reese’s cups, and listen to some of the ghostly history of some of the world’s most haunted locations!
As a semi-supplement to the podcast we just released regarding the legacy of Japanese warfare during the second world war, a news story posted three days ago reports that another one of these historic bombs has been found by loggers in Eastern British Columbia. (Source) These bombs were called “Fu-Go” – the Japanese for “Wind … Continue reading Japanese Balloon Bomb Found in British Columbia →
This week’s podcast touches on a very tough subject – the subject of brutal human experimentation during World War II. This episode is not for those who are easily put-off by graphic descriptions of violence, so consider this a fair warning for the content of this week’s podcast.
Geeked on History covers the tragically short story of one of the greatest female scientists in history: Augusta Ada Lovelace in this flash edition. This was a podcast originally recorded for The History Podcasters Network, so you may notice some differences (like no intro track!) but the information is the same quality you’ve come to … Continue reading The Life of Baroness Lovelace (Flash Edition) →
In addition to the podcast recently released on Operation JEDBURGH titled “Meet the Jedburghs”, I wanted to touch on a group I brought up during the podcast. In “Meet the Jedburghs” we talked a lot about how the allies exploited the juncture between military intelligence and sabotage during WWII. But the allies weren’t the only … Continue reading Supplemental: Der Sicherheitsdienst & other SS intelligence elements →
Hello again, Geeks! In today’s podcast, we get our hands a little dirty on World War 2 history. I know, I know. I used it as a point of pride to say that we tried to avoid covering too many topics in the WWII era, but I feel that this topic qualifies as quality content … Continue reading “Surprise, Kill and Vanish” – Meet The JEDBURGHs →
Welcome back, geeks! Today we’re going to revisit one of my favorite topics – nuclear/cold war history. At the very end of WWII, the Americans developed one of the most terrifying weapons that the world has ever seen. Powered by a chunk of enriched and unstable fissile material, the parts of the weapons were almost … Continue reading The Dreaded Demon Core →
Hello again, my geeky friends! The spirit struck me tonight and I decided that I would put together a blogpost on some outstanding historic film that I found a while back by chance. If you’re a fan of aviation history, you’re in for a treat! In the 1950s during the early days of the cold … Continue reading First Flights of the most Iconic Planes Ever Created →
Hello again, geeks! Welcome back to all the faithful listeners of the Geeked on history podcast. It’s been about a month, and to celebrate the return of the podcast I have a very special treat for all of you! The Berlin Airlift was one of the very first major confrontations of the post-war era. Disagreements … Continue reading The Berlin Airlift – A Geeked on History Interview →
Hi folks! It’s been a few weeks since I’ve issued new content for the Geeked on History community. Some of you may have some concerns, but have no fear! In lieu of a brand new episode, I’d like to let you all know what I’ve been up to. About 3 weeks back, I had the … Continue reading “Where’s the new episode of Geeked on History!?” →
Hello, geeky colleagues! Here at the Geeked on History podcast, we like to maintain a certain standard of recording and editing quality. It’s my personal opinion that a podcast that sounds like it was recorded in someone’s garage can be distracting and detract from the content of the speaker. Bad edits tend to do the … Continue reading Moulin Rouge Re-issue →
In 1816, unusual global weather patterns caused what would have been the summer months, to be an extension of winter. Crops failed, and many died from starvation and disease throughout the Northern Hemisphere. Listen to this week’s podcast to hear more!
For this week’s podcast, I wanted to explore a bit of the darker side of history. Historic mysteries are the best kinds of mysteries, and while Geeked on History tries to steer clear of history that is difficult to cite, exceptions will be made for certain topics. In 1922, one of the most unsettling unsolved … Continue reading The Bizarre Murders at Hinterkaifeck Farmstead (Flash Edition) →
September 11th symbolizes tragedy for Americans for the terrorist attacks in 2011. For some people in the USA, September 11th stands for another American tragedy – the massacre of 120 innocent travelers through Utah territory.
Last season, I chose the esteemed J. Robert Oppenheimer – famed lead engineer for the Manhattan Project as our mascot for the podcast. This season, I have decided on a particularly striking photograph of Audrey Hepburn, famous for her film roles during the 1950’s and 60’s. Later in life, she was a humanitarian working in … Continue reading Season 2 Mascott →
In recent podcasts, I’ve alluded to some changes in the format that will be taking place during season 2. So in preparation for the upcoming release of episode 1, here’s what you can expect to hear over the course of the next season: Flash Edition podcasts -10-15 minutes in length on a variety of topics … Continue reading Introducing the new podcast formats for season 2 →
Did you know that the Washington monument bears a vestige of the independent Mormon state that never was? As a prelude to the content in the upcoming Season 2 episode 1 podcast (to be released in the very near future!) This blog-post is a nod to a Mormon Easter egg located in our humble federal … Continue reading Supplemental blogpost: The Deseret Stone →
Hi everybody! I’ve been doing a lot of preparation for season 2, and I’m very excited about the content coming up! Before season 2 gets started though, I wanted to make an announcement regarding the continuity of the podcast, and give a little reasoning for how I came to this decision: Geeked on History will … Continue reading Podcast release timeline announcement →
The hiatus is nearly complete! One week from today will be the release of the next episode of Geeked on History! If you haven’t yet, follow the podcast on twitter by going to https://twitter.com/GeekedonHistory
The first season of GoH! is in the history books! I want to sincerely thank you all for listening to season one of Geeked on History, and throw out a quick reminder to make sure you’re checking for updates @geekedonhistory on twitter and subscribe, rate, and review GoH on itunes so that others looking for … Continue reading Season 1 is Complete! Hiatus Timer Begins Now. →
The early days of industry are fraught with negligence and death thanks to the lack of accountability on the barons of big business. Few industrial accidents match the scale and absurdity of the often overlooked Boston molasses flood of 1919.
When an ammunition depot explodes in New York harbor, it triggers one of the most interesting mysteries in the United States during World War I.
Hello readers and listeners! I have decided to end the first season of Geeked on History a little sooner than I had planned to. I wanted to take us into 13 episodes, but I’m finding that 10 might be the right number to end on so that I can begin working in some important changes … Continue reading Season 1 is almost complete – An important announcement of upcoming changes to Geeked on History →
We’ve all heard the name at some point, but just what was this place? Part dance club, part brothel, part hippie commune, the Moulin Rouge might be one of the most fascinating topics for the Geeked on History podcast yet!
What’s that? You say you’ve never heard the Anacreontic Song before? I’m willing to bet that you have! Learn the history of the song and why it’s important to both British and American culture in this brief Flash Edition podcast.
You’ve heard about it in the news today, but maybe don’t know the story about the original Crimean War. Don’t worry geeks, I’ve got you covered.
Hi there, Geeks! Geeked on History was never meant to be a show about current events, so I’ve found myself having to make some decisions about the future of the podcast given what’s been happening in the news. I keep this giant master list of topics that I want to cover at some point, and … Continue reading What’s the big deal about Crimea? →
In the final part of the Andrew Jackson series we ask the question, has there ever been a president more into dueling? We round out our three part series on Andrew Jackson through an assassination attempt, and his death.
This week we continue our look at Andrew Jackson: the man, the myth, the legend….or is he greater than a legend?
Wow, today feels like it was a huge day for history related items! Maybe I just got lucky and ran into an unusual amount today, but I’ve chosen a couple things I think are worthy of putting up on the old blog here. Pieces of the Voynich Manuscript have been decoded If you’re unfamiliar with … Continue reading All kinds of news! →
Hey, who’s that guy on the 20? In honor of President’s day 2014, this episode kicks off a 3 part series on one of the most masculine US presidents there ever was. Impress your girlfriend by trying your best to emulate him while walking around your house by dealing out some raw justice and being … Continue reading Andrew Jackson: The Bear (Part I) →
Who doesn’t love submarines? The idea of being able to sink beneath the waves and explore the world below has a draw to it that calls back to our most basic instincts in the same way that flight does. See, there are two questions that are asked of every new technology that has ever been … Continue reading News: What happened to the Hunley? →
In this podcast, we examine the US obsession with making small nuclear weapons during the 1950’s and 1960’s. Topics include the Atomic Annie, and the Davey Crockett recoilless nuclear platforms.
Now that we have this ship off the dock, I want to send out a HUGE thank you to these folks for helping give this podcast legs: Kevin Beaty – Thanks a heap for the cover art! Napoleon probably never thought he’d have a pixelized representation of himself far, far into the future. But if … Continue reading Special Thanks →
A lot has been said about the character of Nikita Khrushchev. Some people feel he continued the Soviet Union’s poor foreign and domestic policies into a new generation but politics aside, the fact that he had the guts to deliver such a damming attack on Stalin’s public and private character says a lot about Khrushchev: … Continue reading The Secret Speech of Nikita Khrushchev →
Hi friends! Thanks for visiting the companion blog for the Geeked On History podcast! History is a living thing. The context of any given historic situation bleeds out from the edges of the GOH! podcast, so our sincere hope is that we have encouraged you to participate in the discussion, but more importantly that you … Continue reading Hello and welcome! →