Podcasts by The Bar Stool Historian Podcast

A Lost Colony from a Lost Episode from 2020-04-05T21:53:38

In newly unearthed audio from Oct. 2015 about then-newly unearthed archaeological evidence, Robo-Ed, Robo-Tim, and regular John discuss the lost Colony of Roanoke. Sponsor us on Patreo...

Vikings, Irishmen, and Tiger Kings (Oh, my.) from 2020-03-27T18:24:06

John, Ed, and Tim give recommendations for what to watch and what to read while you're in Corona lockdown.

Yesterday in History (March 23rd) from 2020-03-24T06:16:27

The boys are back in town as they discuss yesterday in history, today. Patrick Henry, Werner Van Braun, NOT Coronavirus and Handel handling good things. Support us on Patreon at https:/...

You're the WORST! from 2019-02-21T04:01:22

Warning! This episode is not for the squeamish!

In this shocking (and supersized) episode, we profile three of the most abhorrent members of the History Hall of Shame: Hit...

Welcome Back, Blame-O-Meter from 2019-01-02T22:02:09

The Bar Stool Historian returns, along with their blame-assigning technological marvel, the Blame-O-Meter 5000!

In this episode. we measure how much the phrase "Read my lips, no new taxes....

Night Wolves and Metal Noses from 2017-02-25T15:00

A grab bag of historical curios: Presidential drinking habits; the assassination of a Kentucky governor; shadowy pro-Russian forces in the Balkans, and the brilliant eccentric Tycho Brahe.

Getting Into the Colonial Spirit(s) from 2017-01-30T23:01:46

Interview with "Colonial Spirits" author Stephen Grasse and Reverand Michael Allen, plus taste tests of some 18th century drinks.

Eleventh Hour Episode from 2016-11-12T04:41:49

A the last minute Veteran's Day episode of The Bar Stool Historian. Topics include: Future generals MacArthur and Patton meet on a World War I battlefield; The truly nightmarish story of the Sulta...

October (no, wait...November) Surprise from 2016-11-06T07:24:09

Third party candidates of the 20th century, October Surprises, and the one-and-only "Lord" Timothy Dexter.

Forty (Not "Fourty") from 2016-02-09T14:55:24

Celebrate with us as we explore the significance of the number 40 throughout history and in current events. Plus, we reminisce about the most meaningful world events since 1976.

"Pretium Iustum Est!" from 2015-08-09T06:15:04

Can you guess what items from the Middle Ages cost in modern dollars?

Ep. #4: Blame-O-Meter from 2015-03-27T18:31:47

Wild accusations and historical libel get hurled around in this installment of Bar Stool Historian! With the help of the Blame-O-Meter, an advanced piece of technology sent from the future, we ass...

Post-Valentine's Day Special Mini-Episode from 2015-02-19T20:21:47

Inspired by Ask the Past, we try out some lines from John Gough's 1684 book, the Academy of Complements, on our unsuspecting spouses on Valentine's day. And so, in true click-bait fashion, we'll ju...

Ep. #3: "In-Bred&Bog-Buttered" from 2015-02-04T23:13:31

A grab bag of historical curios, grotesqueries, and dubious culinary delights. Thrill to the sound of 90 year-old Confederate veterans sounding the old rebel yell. Get a case of positional vertigo ...

Ep. #2: "Wouldn't It Be Lice?" from 2014-11-30T03:28:09

After weeks of Ebola dominating the headlines, we thought it appropriate to look at some of history's most civilization-altering diseases. John spins a yarn about how wild fornication in the street...

Ep. #1: "Hooked on a Schlieffen" from 2014-10-28T01:44

World War I, plus Scottish independence