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Introducing "Nailing History," the podcast where two friends attempt to nail down historical facts like they're trying to assemble IKEA furniture without the manual. Join Matt and Jon (or Jon and Matt) as they stumble through the annals of time, armed with Wikipedia, Chat GPT, and a sense of reckless abandon.
In each episode, Matt and Jon pick a historical event that tickles their curiosity (and occasionally their funny bone) and dissect it like a frog in biology class—except they're the frogs, and they have no idea what they're doing. From ancient civilizations to modern mishaps, they cover it all with the finesse of a bull in a china shop.
But wait, there's more! In between butchering historical names and dates, Matt and Jon take a break to explore the intersection of history and pop culture. Ever wondered if Cleopatra would have been a TikTok sensation? Yeah, neither have they, but that won't stop them from imagining it in excruciating detail.
So grab your popcorn and prepare to laugh, cringe, and possibly learn something (though don't hold your breath). With Matt and Jon leading the charge, "Nailing History" is the only podcast where you're guaranteed to leave scratching your head and questioning everything you thought you knew about the past. After all, who needs a PhD when you've got two clueless buddies and a microphone?
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143: Thomas Jefferson Broke And So Did Our Secrecy
Send us Fan MailWe start with the kind of problem that somehow becomes a full debate: booking flights, planning a long weekend, and deciding whether checking a bag is smart or “low rent.” From…
142: The American Revolution Within The Whimsical World of Ken Burns, Pt. 3
Send us Fan MailAn army can survive cold, hunger, and defeat—but only if it learns how to stand. We dive into the messy middle of the American Revolution, where a self-made Prussian “baron” turns…
141: The American Revolution Within The Whimsical World of Ken Burns, Pt. 2
Send us Fan MailA near-collapse on Long Island. A fog that saves an army. A midnight gamble across black water that shocks a continent. We trace the most volatile stretch of the American…
140: The American Revolution Within The Whimsical World of Ken Burns, Pt. 1
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when a twelve-hour history epic meets two hosts who love maps, motives, and messy truths? We dove into the first two parts of PBS’s American Revolution and came up with a…
139: He Wanted Paris, Got Prison, And Sang On The Gallows
Send us Fan MailWe ring in 2026 with fan calls, a messy production catch‑up, and a deep dive into Death by Lightning, using Garfield’s rise and Guiteau’s delusion to unpack the Gilded Age spoils…
138: Road Trip Through The Founders’ Backyards
Send us Fan MailThe plan was simple: drive to Charlottesville, see three presidential homes, soak in the views, and come back with a few good stories. What we got was a bracing look at how history is…
**URGENT** -- Google Pulled The Plug
Send us Fan MailThe door slammed without warning: our podcast Gmail was disabled, our recording tools broke, and our notes vanished into a limbo we couldn’t even name. We hit record anyway, tracing…
137: After Dark: Money Talks, BS Walks: The Sequel No One Asked For
Send us Fan MailEver wondered why a president can send the National Guard into a city that didn’t ask for it? We light the fuse on a late-night, no-bleeps conversation that links today’s deployments…
136: Hold on to Your Butts + Fashion Crash Course
Send us Fan MailWe announce our ambitious new project covering each state's journey to joining the Union, starting with Delaware and proceeding in order of ratification or annexation. This special…
135: Newlywed, Jon N., Needs Our Help
Send us Fan MailWhen newlywed John returns from his California nuptials, the podcast takes a refreshingly personal turn as Matt recounts his best man experience and the unexpected drama surrounding…
134: We paid $35 to get yelled at by people in colonial costumes
Send us Fan MailHave you ever paid good money for a disappointing experience? In this continuation of our Virginia adventure, we dive into the reality behind the tourism facade of the Historic…
133: Two amateur historians walk into historic homes and immediately annoy the tour guides.
Send us Fan MailWhen typical bachelor party debauchery gets replaced with historical site tours, you know you're dealing with history nerds of the highest order. What began as an attempt to check off…
132 Alternative History Vol. 1–The Butterfly Effect: Britain's Victory in the American Revolution
Send us Fan MailHistory is built on pivotal moments where the outcome could have gone either way—and perhaps no American moment carries more weight than our fight for independence. But what happens…
Special Edition: The Simpson Saga Pt. 5: Laughter, Lawsuits, and Legendary Trials
Send us Fan MailJoin us on a sartorial rollercoaster as we navigate the hilarities of wedding suit shopping with our friend Emily M, dialing in from her racetrack-adjacent hideaway in the Poconos. As…
131 Welcome to 2025
Send us Fan MailEver wondered how a simple Italian-style egg roll could turn a day into a comedy of errors? Join us as we recount our holiday escapades, from the whirlwind of family chaos to the…
130 Laughs, Lag, and Legendary Misadventures: Our Year in Review
Send us Fan MailEver wondered what Mussolini and Hitler have in common with a good laugh? Join us on a whimsical trip down memory lane as we recount the year-long journey of the Nailing History…
129 Unraveling Pardons Past and Present
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when global politics, family ties, and the complex world of presidential pardons collide? Join us as we unpack the shocking overthrow of the Assad regime in Syria and the…
128 Tariff Town: The Trade Wars (feat. Mark C.)
Send us Fan MailEver wondered how the decisions of a century-old presidency still ripple through today's political landscape? Join us for a lighthearted yet insightful exploration as we kick off with…
127 From Grover Cleveland to Modern Parallels
Send us Fan MailEver had a perfectly innocent morning vote turn into a full-blown drama series? Well, grab your popcorn, because Jon's story starts like a Hallmark movie—he breezes into the polling…
126 Columbus, Halloween, and Fan Mail
Send us Fan MailDoes Christopher Columbus have a secret Spanish Jewish identity? Join us for a thought-provoking discussion as we challenge a long-held belief about Columbus's heritage and delve into…
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Nailing History has published 50 episodes since March 2024, covering topics in Comedy, Education.
Nailing History is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 1h 4m.
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