Laughing Historically

Laughing Historically

Adam Coonen and Adam Lax

Episodes 37
Avg. Duration 1h 28m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.7 (15)
Since Oct 2022
Latest Episode May 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Monthly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
80%
Hosting
media.rss.com

About This Podcast

Two DC-based comics, Adam Lax and Adam Coonen, have teamed up with one cagey historian to hurt history's feelings. Covering a wide range of topics, time periods, and places, these hilarious friends do what they love to do best: Make fun of our past.

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Recent Episodes

BONE WARZ!!!!

May 11, 2026 1h 20m

In this episode, we get to hear the deep and meaningful Lax grunt. It says multitudes. Also Coonen reveals something utterly surprising: He was a bad student! Can you believe it? But more…

Crusade-apalozza featuring the Loan Temple God-Knights: The Rise, Battles and Fall of the Knights Templar

Mar 12, 2026 2h 5m

It has been a minute but boy do we have a whopper for you. This episode we cover the Knights Templar, continuing our journey though the amazingly weird world of medieval shenanigans. Dr. History…

Popes on the Ropes: Pope Power vs Actual Power

Dec 19, 2025 2h 12m

Well its been a couple of months, but we are back with an extra long one. You wanna know about medieval/mission impossible type scenarios, except dumber? Did you know whispering like god into…

You Got To be King'in Me: The War of the Roses

Oct 12, 2025 1h 50m

We got a listener question!!! Well we get lots, so so so many. But this question from a listener was especially good so we did an episode about it. Turns out the war of the Roses had nothing to do…

Teddy Roosevelt: T.R. Governs Harder Than Anyone Part 2

Aug 09, 2025 1h 18m

More T.R.!? You know it. Dr. History Scholar's man crush becomes governor of New York. We find out you can be a naive about politics but still win. Turns out no one likes it when civil servants are…

Teddy Roosevelt: T.R. Governs Harder Than Anyone Part 1

Jul 20, 2025 52m

This episode is all about T.R, fresh off whipping some Spaniards, runs for office. Coonen decides Bill Clinton, sounds like either John Wayne or Christopher Walken. Lax continues to hate Coonen's…

The Norman Conquest (Part 4): The North Gets Real Harried

Jun 15, 2025 1h 7m

Hello Fans! This episode is a real one. Turns out getting harried isn't nearly as fun as it sounds and the Anglo-saxons really find out. Also, Lax admits that Coonen's Swedish accent makes him die on…

The Norman Conquest (Part 3): God! Win Son! The End of A Harold

May 14, 2025 1h 9m

This episode is a fun romp through the battle of 1066. The proverbial shit hits the fan for Herald Godwinson. Spoilers, it doesn't end great. Adam C. is apparently depressed and, Adam Lax is all…

The Founding Father of Upward Failure: Timothy Dexter, One Lucky SOB

Apr 15, 2025 1h 23m

Hey all, Its back to the American revolution is the stupidest way possible, We're selling coal to coal miners, winter gloves to the Caribbean and marrying one fine WILF. (That's a widow I'd like…

No! I Call Dibs on England: The Norman Conquest (Part 2)

Apr 01, 2025 1h 20m

In This episode we find out so much, like the half life of Scandinavian Accents, that we have a female listen (spoilers, she is related to one of us) and that you can never be too careful when trying…

I Call Dibs on England: The Norman Conquest (Part 1)

Feb 01, 2025 1h 31m

Well we have a knock out for you this time with the first episode detailing the history around the Norman Conquest of 1066. It important to Brits, we promise. Coonen decides to a do all the accents…

Shhhh....The Emperor is Huntin' Wabbits: Napoleon Bonaparte's Epic Fail

Jan 09, 2025 1h 29m

This episode is a real surprise lesson in European history. And best thing about it, is might not even be true, but Dr Moral Scholar of History and Ethics has deemed it so. Coonen has messages for…

Kickin' Ass and Taking Names...and Disobeying Orders: Teddy Roosevelt's Crowded Hour (Part 3)

Nov 30, 2024 1h

We are really following up on this teddy guy, Dr. History is forces to think about Ol' T.R. in a whole new, naughty, light. Coonen definitely doesn't know much about the hadron collider, and even…

So Many Tangents: Teddy Roosevelt's Crowded Hour (Part 2)

Oct 24, 2024 1h 12m

Hey Everyone, ol' teddy is back at it again and this time we meet the Rough Riders (HOOO) and find out he treated them better than his own kids. Lax has big opinions about Tampa Bay and how to get…

You Forgot to Give Us Homework: Teddy Roosevelt's Crowded Hour (part 1)

Sep 23, 2024 1h 1m

Well this week we got ol' Theo, do the job of 7 men even though no one really asked him to. Wheeling and dealing, get him some battleship and talking real shit about Spain. We find out that Lax might…

John Paul Jones (Part 4): A Short Leap to Admiral and a Shorter Stay in Russia

Aug 15, 2024 57m

In the final episode of our John Paul Jones series, we find out what happens to an American captain with no American Navy. Turns out it is Russia. He Po-temp-couldn't get too far though... And Adam…

John Paul Jones (Part 3). Taking it to the Seas

Jul 20, 2024 1h 26m

In part three of our John Paul Jones episode, we see our guy get nice and bloody on the high seas. Also, we learn were "docking" comes from. (Hint, its seamen). Adam Lax gives everyone Ebola/H1N1 and…

John Paul Jones 2: Short Kings Rise! In France and in England

Jun 19, 2024 56m

Holy hell listener, Its part two of John Paul Jones, Naval captain of the American Revolution. He becomes a Ben Franklin Acolyte in France and then hissy fits all over the Scottish coast. Also, Adam…

John Paul Jones (Part 1): Short King, Adrenalin Junky, Pixie Captain

May 15, 2024 1h 20m

What is better than the bastard son of a gardener harassing British commerce? Giving him the voice of an angel and a penchant for rage. John Paul Jones has a real weird go of it. Also, Coonen does…

Grace O'Malley- Slay Pirate Queen Slay: But like... Literally

Apr 16, 2024 2h 56m

We got pirates! And a sick ass queen to boot, Grace O'Malley. Adam Coonen tries to do a clean show (spoilers, he fails, real bad). Adam Lax doesn't really learn lessons and Dr. History Scholar learns…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Laughing Historically have?

Laughing Historically has published 37 episodes since October 2022, covering topics in Comedy, History.

Is Laughing Historically still active?

Laughing Historically is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 1h 28m.

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