http://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guysTwo historians discuss history, current events, movies and anything else they happen upon in an informed--often sardonic and inappropriate--way. Listen in, every Saturday at 5 PM Eastern, 2 PM Pacific!enCopyright Alexander Marriott (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sat, 15 Jun 2019 19:45:00 GMTSat, 02 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMTHistoryBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/af03123c-f6f2-4cc6-b65c-1ee4600f0a2d_alex3.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guysTwo historians discuss history, current events, movies and anything else they happen upon in an informed--often sardonic and inappropriate--way. Listen in, every Saturday at 5 PM Eastern, 2 PM Pacific!feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comhistory,humor,politics,news,current events,movies,biography,alcohol,books,cinemaHistory GuysnoTwo historians discuss history, current events, movies and anything else they happen upon in an informed--often sardonic and inappropriate--way. Listen in, everepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2014/08/02/episode-67-israel-should-give-alex-and-dan-the-iron-dome-tooHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2014/08/02/episode-67-israel-should-give-alex-and-dan-the-iron-dome-too/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2014/08/02/episode-67-israel-should-give-alex-and-dan-the-iron-dome-tooSat, 02 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMTEpisode 67: Israel Should Give Alex and Dan the Iron Dome, tooIn this episode, Alex and Dan gripe about current events, try to figure out the history of President Obama's recent praise of American muslims, and much more. 02:01:00History GuysnoHistory,Humor,News,Current Events,PoliticsIn this episode, Alex and Dan gripe about current events, try to figure out the history of President Obama's recent praise of American muslims, and much more.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2014/07/16/episode-66-dan-and-alex-apologize-for-episode-65Historyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2014/07/16/episode-66-dan-and-alex-apologize-for-episode-65/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2014/07/16/episode-66-dan-and-alex-apologize-for-episode-65Wed, 16 Jul 2014 23:00:00 GMTEpisode 66: Dan and Alex Apologize for Episode 65Dan and Alex recap their recent trip and its historical highlights and preview their upcoming trip to Philadelphia and Washington D.C. 01:59:00History GuysnoHistory,Humor,Politics,News,Current EventsDan and Alex recap their recent trip and its historical highlights and preview their upcoming trip to Philadelphia and Washington D.C.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2014/06/15/episode-64-zebulon-pike-and-vacationsHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2014/06/15/episode-64-zebulon-pike-and-vacations/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2014/06/15/episode-64-zebulon-pike-and-vacationsSun, 15 Jun 2014 20:00:00 GMTEpisode 64: Zebulon Pike and VacationsAlex finally reviews Jared Orsi's Zebulon Pike biography Citizen Explorer. The Guys then recap current news stories while talking about an upcoming baseball vacation and trip to William Tecumseh Sherman's home in Lancaster, Ohio. 02:00:00History GuysnoHistory,Politics,Current Events,Humor,NewsAlex finally reviews Jared Orsi's Zebulon Pike biography Citizen Explorer. The Guys then recap current news stories while talking about an upcoming baseball vachttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2014/05/11/episode-63-take-it-on-the-run-babyHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2014/05/11/episode-63-take-it-on-the-run-baby/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2014/05/11/episode-63-take-it-on-the-run-babySun, 11 May 2014 22:00:00 GMTEpisode 63: Take it on the Run, BabyDan and Alex return for an episode about current events--and Alex's never-ending wait for OUP to get their shit together. 02:00:00History GuysnoHistory,Humor,Politics,Current Events,NewsDan and Alex return for an episode about current events--and Alex's never-ending wait for OUP to get their shit together.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2014/04/04/episode-62-pat-and-dickHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2014/04/04/episode-62-pat-and-dick/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2014/04/04/episode-62-pat-and-dickFri, 04 Apr 2014 23:00:00 GMTEpisode 62: Pat and DickDan reviews a book about Richard and Pat Nixon's personal lives, Alex reviews "The Book Thief," and the guys discuss other issues of history in the news. 01:59:00History GuysnoHistory,Humor,News,Politics,Current EventsDan reviews a book about Richard and Pat Nixon's personal lives, Alex reviews "The Book Thief," and the guys discuss other issues of history in the news.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2014/03/14/episode-61-dan-and-alex-phone-it-in-againHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2014/03/14/episode-61-dan-and-alex-phone-it-in-again/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2014/03/14/episode-61-dan-and-alex-phone-it-in-againFri, 14 Mar 2014 23:00:00 GMTEpisode 61: Dan and Alex Phone it in AgainDan and Alex schedule an impromptu show to discuss Lee Daniels' The Butler, the woes of Ukraine engaging in a real life game of Risk, and whatever else makes it into the show. 02:00:00History GuysnoHistory,Humor,Politics,News,Current EventsDan and Alex schedule an impromptu show to discuss Lee Daniels' The Butler, the woes of Ukraine engaging in a real life game of Risk, and whatever else makes ithttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2014/02/22/episode-60-dan-and-alex-get-drunk-and-phone-it-inHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2014/02/22/episode-60-dan-and-alex-get-drunk-and-phone-it-in/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2014/02/22/episode-60-dan-and-alex-get-drunk-and-phone-it-inSat, 22 Feb 2014 02:00:00 GMTEpisode 60: Dan and Alex Get Drunk and Phone it inDan and Alex fail to prepare properly for their weekend show, so they record a drunken bout of impromptu historical top five lists. Enjoy! 02:00:00History GuysnoHistory,Humor,Alcohol,Politics,NewsDan and Alex fail to prepare properly for their weekend show, so they record a drunken bout of impromptu historical top five lists. Enjoy!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2014/02/18/episode-59-dan-reviews-books-to-prove-that-he-can-readHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2014/02/18/episode-59-dan-reviews-books-to-prove-that-he-can-read/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2014/02/18/episode-59-dan-reviews-books-to-prove-that-he-can-readTue, 18 Feb 2014 00:00:00 GMTEpisode 59: Dan Reviews Books to Prove that He Can ReadDan reviews a number of books he has read lately. Alex promises to read a book on Zebulon Pike for next weeks show while announcing some career news. The guys also discuss new vs. old Robocop and a number of other topics grand and picayune. 02:00:00History GuysnoHistory,Politics,Humor,News,Current EventsDan reviews a number of books he has read lately. Alex promises to read a book on Zebulon Pike for next weeks show while announcing some career news. The guys ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2014/02/09/episode-58-mittHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2014/02/09/episode-58-mitt/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2014/02/09/episode-58-mittSun, 09 Feb 2014 16:00:00 GMTEpisode 58: MittDan and Alex discuss the Netflix documentary, Mitt, and the issues surrounding video as historical evidence. They also tackle GOP Presidential primary polls for 2016 and a range of other topics as they go. 01:56:00History GuysnoHistory,Humor,Politics,News,Current EventsDan and Alex discuss the Netflix documentary, Mitt, and the issues surrounding video as historical evidence. They also tackle GOP Presidential primary polls forhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2014/02/01/episode-57-risk-and-sotuHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2014/02/01/episode-57-risk-and-sotu/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2014/02/01/episode-57-risk-and-sotuSat, 01 Feb 2014 18:00:00 GMTEpisode 57: Risk and SOTUDan and Alex are back on time for a change to recap the President's latest litany as well as discuss a book Dan is struggling to finish on the history of risk. 02:00:00History GuysnoHistory,Humor,News,Current Events,PoliticsDan and Alex are back on time for a change to recap the President's latest litany as well as discuss a book Dan is struggling to finish on the history of risk.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2014/01/26/episode-56-pl-travers-abscam-lone-survivor-and-moreHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2014/01/26/episode-56-pl-travers-abscam-lone-survivor-and-more/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2014/01/26/episode-56-pl-travers-abscam-lone-survivor-and-moreSun, 26 Jan 2014 18:00:00 GMTEpisode 56: P.L. Travers, Abscam, Lone Survivor, and More!Dan and Alex return to discuss some recent history on the big screen and the stories behind the movies 02:00:00History GuysnoHistory,Humor,Movies,Cinema,PoliticsDan and Alex return to discuss some recent history on the big screen and the stories behind the movieshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/12/07/episode-55-catching-fire-and-munich-reduxHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/12/07/episode-55-catching-fire-and-munich-redux/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/12/07/episode-55-catching-fire-and-munich-reduxSat, 07 Dec 2013 18:00:00 GMTEpisode 55: Catching Fire and Munich Redux?Dan and Alex return to review The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, discuss the nuclear agreement with Iran, and the hundreds of other issues that have arisen since their last show, during the Coolidge administration. 02:00:00History GuysnoHistory,Humor,Politics,Current Events,NewsDan and Alex return to review The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, discuss the nuclear agreement with Iran, and the hundreds of other issues that have arisen sincehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/10/25/episode-54-were-back-back-in-the-new-york-grooveHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/10/25/episode-54-were-back-back-in-the-new-york-groove/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/10/25/episode-54-were-back-back-in-the-new-york-grooveFri, 25 Oct 2013 22:30:00 GMTEpisode 54: We're Back! Back in the New York Groove!Dan and Alex return to assure a concerned world that they are still alive and practicing history without licenses.02:00:00History GuysnoHistory,Humor,Politics,News,Current EventsDan and Alex return to assure a concerned world that they are still alive and practicing history without licenses.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/09/23/episode-53-history-history-historyHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/09/23/episode-53-history-history-history/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/09/23/episode-53-history-history-historyMon, 23 Sep 2013 22:30:00 GMTEpisode 53: History, history, historyAlex and Dan discuss current events, books, and politics with their trademark historical wit and sensibility. Not actually trademarked, not yet anyway.02:00:00History GuysnoHistory,Humor,News,Current Events,PoliticsAlex and Dan discuss current events, books, and politics with their trademark historical wit and sensibility. Not actually trademarked, not yet anyway.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/09/16/episode-52-oh-those-wacky-historiansHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/09/16/episode-52-oh-those-wacky-historians/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/09/16/episode-52-oh-those-wacky-historiansMon, 16 Sep 2013 22:30:00 GMTEpisode 52: Oh, those wacky Historians!Dan and Alex reconvene their regular Algonquin Roundtable to discuss some history topics in the news, from Ms. O'Bagy's fake Georgetown Ph.D., to an article in Foreign Policy Magazine that almost made Dan cry, to the American Historical Association's inability to see what actually makes Mitch Daniels supposedly dangerous, the guys tackle it all, as usual.02:00:00History GuysnoHistory,News,Politics,Humor,Current EventsDan and Alex reconvene their regular Algonquin Roundtable to discuss some history topics in the news, from Ms. O'Bagy's fake Georgetown Ph.D., to an article inhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/09/09/episode-51-syria-football-new-orleans-recap-and-moreHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/09/09/episode-51-syria-football-new-orleans-recap-and-more/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/09/09/episode-51-syria-football-new-orleans-recap-and-moreMon, 09 Sep 2013 22:30:00 GMTEpisode 51: Syria, Football, New Orleans Recap, and More!Our show goes live against Monday Night Football, sorry NFL! The guys discuss impending (maybe/sorta) war with Syria over chemical weapons--including the alleged historical precedents that exist for it. They also chat about the historical components of their trip to New Orleans last week, books they are reading, and almost certainly the resumption of Football season.01:54:00History GuysnoHistory,News,Current Events,Humor,PoliticsOur show goes live against Monday Night Football, sorry NFL! The guys discuss impending (maybe/sorta) war with Syria over chemical weapons--including the allegehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/09/02/episode-50-dan-and-alex-do-the-big-easyHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/09/02/episode-50-dan-and-alex-do-the-big-easy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/09/02/episode-50-dan-and-alex-do-the-big-easyMon, 02 Sep 2013 01:00:00 GMTEpisode 50: Dan and Alex Do the Big EasyDan and Alex are in Nawlins, LIVE! One night only!02:00:00History GuysnoHistory,News,Current Events,Humor,PoliticsDan and Alex are in Nawlins, LIVE! One night only!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/08/27/episode-49-oh-susannah-dans-in-alabamaHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/08/27/episode-49-oh-susannah-dans-in-alabama/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/08/27/episode-49-oh-susannah-dans-in-alabamaTue, 27 Aug 2013 01:00:00 GMTEpisode 49: Oh Susannah, Dan's in Alabama!Dan hosts on the road in this special Monday show where the guys report on current events big and small.02:01:00History GuysnoHistory,Humor,Politics,Current Events,NewsDan hosts on the road in this special Monday show where the guys report on current events big and small.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/08/18/episode-48-dan-talks-snowden-hosts-againHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/08/18/episode-48-dan-talks-snowden-hosts-again/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/08/18/episode-48-dan-talks-snowden-hosts-againSun, 18 Aug 2013 21:00:00 GMTEpisode 48: Dan Talks Snowden, Hosts AgainDan is hosting again this week. He'll talk about an article he wrote, currently running on Alex's blog, "The republican Observer," and the guys will further discuss historical topics of the day--along with some pointless minutiae.02:00:00History GuysnoHistory,Humor,Politics,News,Current EventsDan is hosting again this week. He'll talk about an article he wrote, currently running on Alex's blog, "The republican Observer," and the guys will further dishttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/08/12/episode-47-dan-hostsHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/08/12/episode-47-dan-hosts/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/08/12/episode-47-dan-hostsMon, 12 Aug 2013 23:00:00 GMTEpisode 47: Dan Hosts!Dan's first ever attempt at hosting the show. Listen as he fails!02:00:00History GuysnoHistory,Humor,Politics,News,Current EventsDan's first ever attempt at hosting the show. Listen as he fails!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/08/03/episode-46-alex-leaves-vegasHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/08/03/episode-46-alex-leaves-vegas/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/08/03/episode-46-alex-leaves-vegasSat, 03 Aug 2013 21:00:00 GMTEpisode 46: Alex Leaves VegasAlex is doing his last show from Las Vegas before moving to Texas to corrupt young minds. The guys talk about moving for jobs, job hunting, and probably get to some history somewhere along the way.02:01:00History GuysnoHistory,Humor,News,Current Events,PoliticsAlex is doing his last show from Las Vegas before moving to Texas to corrupt young minds. The guys talk about moving for jobs, job hunting, and probably get tohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/07/28/episode-45-one-year-of-the-history-guys-history-spectacularHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/07/28/episode-45-one-year-of-the-history-guys-history-spectacular/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/07/28/episode-45-one-year-of-the-history-guys-history-spectacularSun, 28 Jul 2013 21:00:00 GMTEpisode 45: One Year of the History Guys History SpectacularIt's been a whole year since our first show aired and we're still here--still with no sponsors and over 50,000 listens, what the hell!? Join us as we review our work over the last year and talk about what is to come in the future, aside from locusts and the apocalypse!02:00:00History GuysnoHistory,Humor,Politics,News,Current EventsIt's been a whole year since our first show aired and we're still here--still with no sponsors and over 50,000 listens, what the hell!? Join us as we review ourhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/07/22/episode-44-and-now-for-something-franco-prussianHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/07/22/episode-44-and-now-for-something-franco-prussian/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/07/22/episode-44-and-now-for-something-franco-prussianMon, 22 Jul 2013 21:00:00 GMTEpisode 44: And now for something Franco-PrussianDan and Alex actually review, as previously promised, Geoffrey Wawro's "The Franco-Prussian War."02:00:00History GuysnoHistory,Humor,Books,Politics,NewsDan and Alex actually review, as previously promised, Geoffrey Wawro's "The Franco-Prussian War."http://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/07/13/episode-43-world-history-world-war-z-and-the-franco-prussHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/07/13/episode-43-world-history-world-war-z-and-the-franco-pruss/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/07/13/episode-43-world-history-world-war-z-and-the-franco-prussSat, 13 Jul 2013 21:00:00 GMTEpisode 43: World History, World War Z, and the Franco-Prussian War. The title wouldn't fit, but we've got a full show after a two week hiatus--this time Alex's fault. The guys have seen some movies and read some books and now they're going to tell you about it. Alex is preparing to teach a World History course in the Fall and Spring, and the guys will discuss the pedagogical pitfalls in trying to conceptualize such a broad and gigantic topic.01:30:00History GuysnoHistory,Humor,Politics,News,Current Eventsian War. The title wouldn't fit, but we've got a full show after a two week hiatus--this time Alex's fault. The guys have seen some movies and read some books ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/06/29/episode-42-after-thermopylaeHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/06/29/episode-42-after-thermopylae/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/06/29/episode-42-after-thermopylaeSat, 29 Jun 2013 21:00:00 GMTEpisode 42: After ThermopylaeDan and Alex review Paul Cartledge's new book, After Thermopylae: The Oath of Plataea and the End of the Graeco-Persian Wars.02:00:00History GuysnoHistory,Humor,Politics,Current Events,NewsDan and Alex review Paul Cartledge's new book, After Thermopylae: The Oath of Plataea and the End of the Graeco-Persian Wars.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/06/22/episode-41-back-to-the-pastHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/06/22/episode-41-back-to-the-past/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/06/22/episode-41-back-to-the-pastSat, 22 Jun 2013 21:00:00 GMTEpisode 41: Back to the PastDan and Alex forgoe talking about movies to talk about history. About midway the weeping stops.02:00:00History GuysnoHistory,Humor,News,Current Events,PoliticsDan and Alex forgoe talking about movies to talk about history. About midway the weeping stops.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/06/15/episode-40-dan-and-alex-plot-to-read-a-bookHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/06/15/episode-40-dan-and-alex-plot-to-read-a-book/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/06/15/episode-40-dan-and-alex-plot-to-read-a-bookSat, 15 Jun 2013 21:00:00 GMTEpisode 40: Dan and Alex Plot to Read A BookDan and Alex discuss the news of the day and also plot what book they should both read for another joint review episode. Oh, this is exciting radio!02:00:00History GuysnoHistory,Humor,Politics,News,Current EventsDan and Alex discuss the news of the day and also plot what book they should both read for another joint review episode. Oh, this is exciting radio!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/06/08/episode-39Historyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/06/08/episode-39/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/06/08/episode-39Sat, 08 Jun 2013 21:00:00 GMTEpisode 39: The Thirty-Ninth Episode Dan and Alex discuss recent news and history stories--while trying to keep things light and humorous. Perhaps they will fail or succeed, but you can be sure they will laugh. 39 episodes? What the hell? How did that happen?! 02:00:00History GuysnoHistory,News,Humor,Politics,Current EventsDan and Alex discuss recent news and history stories--while trying to keep things light and humorous. Perhaps they will fail or succeed, but you can be sure thhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/05/31/episode-38-germans-and-the-mexican-american-warHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/05/31/episode-38-germans-and-the-mexican-american-war/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/05/31/episode-38-germans-and-the-mexican-american-warFri, 31 May 2013 23:00:00 GMTEpisode 38: Germans and the Mexican WarAlex recounts a meeting with an old friend from Germany who listens to the History Guys and then conducts a lecturing Q & A with Dan about the Mexican-American War on the request of said Deutche pal.02:00:00History GuysnoHistory,Humor,Politics,Current Events,NewsAlex recounts a meeting with an old friend from Germany who listens to the History Guys and then conducts a lecturing Q & A with Dan about the Mexican-Americanhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/05/26/episode-37-the-kennedy-presidential-library-and-the-nazisHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/05/26/episode-37-the-kennedy-presidential-library-and-the-nazis/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/05/26/episode-37-the-kennedy-presidential-library-and-the-nazisSun, 26 May 2013 02:00:00 GMTEpisode 37: The Kennedy Presidential Library and the NazisAlex recounts his visit to the John F. Kennedy Presidential LIbrary. Dan introduces story about Kennedy's views of fascism in the later 1930's and early 1940's.01:58:00History GuysnoHistory,Humor,Politics,News,Current EventsAlex recounts his visit to the John F. Kennedy Presidential LIbrary. Dan introduces story about Kennedy's views of fascism in the later 1930's and early 1940's.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/05/11/episode-36-how-to-do-a-good-podcast-without-really-tryingHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/05/11/episode-36-how-to-do-a-good-podcast-without-really-trying/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/05/11/episode-36-how-to-do-a-good-podcast-without-really-tryingSat, 11 May 2013 17:00:00 GMTEpisode 36: How to Do a Good Podcast without Really TryingDan and Alex discuss a new group of stories where history is news.02:00:00History GuysnoHistory,Current Events,Humor,News,PoliticsDan and Alex discuss a new group of stories where history is news.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/05/07/episode-35-confederates-and-conferencesHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/05/07/episode-35-confederates-and-conferences/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/05/07/episode-35-confederates-and-conferencesTue, 07 May 2013 22:00:00 GMTEpisode 35: Confederates and ConferencesDan and Alex talk about some interesting recent stories and experiences and how history is still very much alive.02:00:00History GuysnoHistory,Politics,Humor,Current Events,NewsDan and Alex talk about some interesting recent stories and experiences and how history is still very much alive.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/04/20/episode-34-margaret-thatcherHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/04/20/episode-34-margaret-thatcher/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/04/20/episode-34-margaret-thatcherSat, 20 Apr 2013 23:00:00 GMTEpisode 34: Margaret ThatcherDan and Alex pay tribute to Britain's last great Liberal, former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. The guys also discuss some other recent news and events.02:01:00History GuysnoHistory,News,Politics,Humor,Current EventsDan and Alex pay tribute to Britain's last great Liberal, former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. The guys also discuss some other recent news and events.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/04/03/episode-33-going-to-and-succeeding-in-graduate-schoolHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/04/03/episode-33-going-to-and-succeeding-in-graduate-school/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/04/03/episode-33-going-to-and-succeeding-in-graduate-schoolWed, 03 Apr 2013 21:30:00 GMTEpisode 33: Going to and Succeeding in Graduate SchoolDan and Alex discuss going to graduate school, the pits and falls, and how they both survived and thrived during the experience.01:50:00History GuysnoHistory,Humor,Biography,News,PoliticsDan and Alex discuss going to graduate school, the pits and falls, and how they both survived and thrived during the experience.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/03/31/episode-32-calvin-coolidgeHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/03/31/episode-32-calvin-coolidge/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/03/31/episode-32-calvin-coolidgeSun, 31 Mar 2013 21:00:00 GMTEpisode 32: Calvin CoolidgeDan and Alex devote most of the show to discussing Amity Shlaes' new biography of Calvin Coolidge, the thirtieth President of the United States. Perhaps a couple of other topics get in, perhaps not, you'll just have to listen!02:00:00History GuysnoHistory,Humor,Politics,News,Current EventsDan and Alex devote most of the show to discussing Amity Shlaes' new biography of Calvin Coolidge, the thirtieth President of the United States. Perhaps a couplhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/03/16/episode-31-dan-and-alex-chat-it-upHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/03/16/episode-31-dan-and-alex-chat-it-up/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/03/16/episode-31-dan-and-alex-chat-it-upSat, 16 Mar 2013 21:00:00 GMTEpisode 31: Dan and Alex Chat it Up!Alex is travelling and Dan is sick. The guys challenge themselves to have an interesting conversation with minimal preparation and sparse news--you know, the same as every week.01:54:00History GuysnoHistory,Humor,Current Events,News,PoliticsAlex is travelling and Dan is sick. The guys challenge themselves to have an interesting conversation with minimal preparation and sparse news--you know, the sahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/03/03/episode-30-alexs-dad-crashes-the-partyHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/03/03/episode-30-alexs-dad-crashes-the-party/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/03/03/episode-30-alexs-dad-crashes-the-partySun, 03 Mar 2013 00:30:00 GMTEpisode 30: Alex's Dad Crashes the PartyThis week the guys discuss Zombies, Will Durant's History of Civilization, a new report from the "Progressive" think tank Demos that suggests the rich are a pernicious cancer on the body politic, the government creating problems that only it can allegedly fix, and the odd career of Bob Woodward. Alex's father, Michael Marriott, calls in to ham it up with the guys and discuss all of these matters.02:01:00History GuysnoHistory,Humor,Politics,News,Current EventsThis week the guys discuss Zombies, Will Durant's History of Civilization, a new report from the "Progressive" think tank Demos that suggests the rich are a perhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/02/23/episode-29-four-immigrants-who-changed-americaHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/02/23/episode-29-four-immigrants-who-changed-america/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/02/23/episode-29-four-immigrants-who-changed-americaSat, 23 Feb 2013 22:00:00 GMTEpisode 29: Four Immigrants Who Changed AmericaDan and Alex devote the entire show to telling the fascinating and inspiring stories of four immigrants who contributed significantly to the American experience. While you may have heard of some of them before, chances are you haven't heard their stories in much detail or known just what they did. Travel through the entire history of the republic from founding to the post-war period of the 20th century through the eyes of those who, while born in distant and different lands, sought to make the American dream their own--and succeeded! The Guys have chosen four immigrants to parcel up American history between them--Francis Lieber (1800-1872); Joseph Pulitzer (1847-1911); Irving Berlin (1888-1989); and Henry Kissinger (1923-).02:01:00History GuysnoHistory,Humor,Inspiration,Current Events,PoliticsDan and Alex devote the entire show to telling the fascinating and inspiring stories of four immigrants who contributed significantly to the American experiencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/02/16/episode-28-alex-and-dan-plot-next-actual-history-showHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/02/16/episode-28-alex-and-dan-plot-next-actual-history-show/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/02/16/episode-28-alex-and-dan-plot-next-actual-history-showSat, 16 Feb 2013 22:00:00 GMTEpisode 28: Alex and Dan plot next actual history show!Dan and Alex haven't done a real balls to the wall history show since discussing the adventures of Lord Kitchener in the Sudan. This week, they plot another foray into a real historical story that they will narrate in the coming week!02:00:00History GuysnoHistory,Humor,Current Events,News,PoliticsDan and Alex haven't done a real balls to the wall history show since discussing the adventures of Lord Kitchener in the Sudan. This week, they plot another forhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/02/09/episode-27-history-guys-returnHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/02/09/episode-27-history-guys-return/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/02/09/episode-27-history-guys-returnSat, 09 Feb 2013 20:30:00 GMTEpisode 27: History Guys Return!Dan and Alex resume, finally, live podcasting on events of the day and stories of the past!02:00:00History GuysnoHistory,Humor,Politics,Current Events,NewsDan and Alex resume, finally, live podcasting on events of the day and stories of the past!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/02/02/episode-26-know-your-podcastersHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/02/02/episode-26-know-your-podcasters/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/02/02/episode-26-know-your-podcastersSat, 02 Feb 2013 21:00:00 GMTEpisode 26: Know your PodcastersDan and Alex interview each other for the entirety of the show. Find out what makes them tick, why they are historians, and much much more!02:00:00History GuysnoHistory,Humor,Biography,Politics,InterviewDan and Alex interview each other for the entirety of the show. Find out what makes them tick, why they are historians, and much much more!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/01/17/episode-25-dan-and-alex-play-violent-video-gamesHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/01/17/episode-25-dan-and-alex-play-violent-video-games/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/01/17/episode-25-dan-and-alex-play-violent-video-gamesThu, 17 Jan 2013 23:30:00 GMTEpisode 25: Dan and Alex Play Violent Video Games!?Bonus episode! Recorded during a trip Dan recently took to lovely Las Vegas! Dan and Alex are together at last! Listen as the guys drink, talk, and show the world that you can play violent video games and yet fail miserably to ever kill a single person! Also, they fail to meet a single human female. Tragedy, farce, comedy, drama, suspense, and history all in the first five minutes! A tour de force! Enjoy!01:30:00History GuysnoHistory,Humor,Politics,Movies,Video GamesBonus episode! Recorded during a trip Dan recently took to lovely Las Vegas! Dan and Alex are together at last! Listen as the guys drink, talk, and show the worhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/01/12/episode-24-how-dan-picked-the-wrong-football-teamsHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/01/12/episode-24-how-dan-picked-the-wrong-football-teams/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/01/12/episode-24-how-dan-picked-the-wrong-football-teamsSat, 12 Jan 2013 22:00:00 GMTEpisode 24: How Dan Picked the Wrong Football TeamsWe debrief Dan on his amazingly wrong NFL playoff predictions and explore new history stories in the news.02:00:00History GuysnoHistory,News,Current Events,Humor,PoliticsWe debrief Dan on his amazingly wrong NFL playoff predictions and explore new history stories in the news.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/01/05/episode-23-racists-we-think-youre-creepy-stop-callingHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/01/05/episode-23-racists-we-think-youre-creepy-stop-calling/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2013/01/05/episode-23-racists-we-think-youre-creepy-stop-callingSat, 05 Jan 2013 22:00:00 GMTEpisode 23: Racists! We think you're creepy, stop calling!Dan and Alex get back to talking history, the news, and everything in between after last week's show, where a creepy racist called in and ruined everything.02:00:00History GuysnoHistory,News,Humor,Politics,Current EventsDan and Alex get back to talking history, the news, and everything in between after last week's show, where a creepy racist called in and ruined everything.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/12/29/episode-22-what-did-we-get-and-what-do-we-really-thinkHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/12/29/episode-22-what-did-we-get-and-what-do-we-really-think/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/12/29/episode-22-what-did-we-get-and-what-do-we-really-thinkSat, 29 Dec 2012 22:00:00 GMTEpisode 22: What Did We Get and What Do We Really Think?Alex and Dan debrief their Christmas experiences and complain about things.02:00:00History GuysnoHistory,Humor,Politics,News,Current EventsAlex and Dan debrief their Christmas experiences and complain about things.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/12/22/episode-21-merry-christmas--againHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/12/22/episode-21-merry-christmas--again/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/12/22/episode-21-merry-christmas--againSat, 22 Dec 2012 22:00:00 GMTEpisode 21: Merry Christmas---Again!Dan and Alex continue rummaging through the past to offer insight on news, movies, and whatever else comes up!02:00:00History GuysnoHistory,News,Movies,Humor,PoliticsDan and Alex continue rummaging through the past to offer insight on news, movies, and whatever else comes up!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/12/15/episode-20-merry-christmasHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/12/15/episode-20-merry-christmas/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/12/15/episode-20-merry-christmasSat, 15 Dec 2012 22:00:00 GMTEpisode 20: Merry Christmas!Dan and Alex celebrate the holidays with acerbic wit and the complaints of old men (they are both in their 20s).01:35:00History GuysnoHistory,Humor,Movies,Current Events,PoliticsDan and Alex celebrate the holidays with acerbic wit and the complaints of old men (they are both in their 20s).http://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/12/08/episode-19-now-is-the-winter-of-our-discontentHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/12/08/episode-19-now-is-the-winter-of-our-discontent/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/12/08/episode-19-now-is-the-winter-of-our-discontentSat, 08 Dec 2012 19:00:00 GMTEpisode 19: Now is the Winter of our DiscontentDan and Alex discuss a recent offer they received to join a podcasting network--and why they turned it down. They then chat about some recent news stories that involve historical aspects, respond to questions, etc. 01:59:00History GuysnoNews,History,Current Events,Humor,PoliticsDan and Alex discuss a recent offer they received to join a podcasting network--and why they turned it down. They then chat about some recent news stories thathttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/11/24/episode-18-dans-goes-to-see-lincolnHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/11/24/episode-18-dans-goes-to-see-lincoln/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/11/24/episode-18-dans-goes-to-see-lincolnSat, 24 Nov 2012 22:00:00 GMTEpisode 18: Dan Goes to See "Lincoln"!Dan sees Lincoln and talks about it. The guys recommend book and talk history and current events.02:00:00History GuysnoHistory,Politics,Movies,News,HumorDan sees Lincoln and talks about it. The guys recommend book and talk history and current events.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/11/17/episode-17-spielberg-does-lincolnHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/11/17/episode-17-spielberg-does-lincoln/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/11/17/episode-17-spielberg-does-lincolnSat, 17 Nov 2012 22:00:00 GMTEpisode 17: Spielberg does LincolnThe guys talk Abraham Lincoln, the new Spielberg movie "Lincoln," and more history related stuff.02:01:00History GuysnoHistory,News,Humor,Politics,MoviesThe guys talk Abraham Lincoln, the new Spielberg movie "Lincoln," and more history related stuff.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/11/10/episode-16-back-to-talking-about-historyHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/11/10/episode-16-back-to-talking-about-history/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/11/10/episode-16-back-to-talking-about-historySat, 10 Nov 2012 22:00:00 GMTEpisode 16: Back to talking about History!The history of the recent elections that is! The guys talk about the elections and other history stories.01:57:00History GuysnoHistory,News,Current Events,Humor,PoliticsThe history of the recent elections that is! The guys talk about the elections and other history stories.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/11/03/episode-15-election-eve-also-argoHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/11/03/episode-15-election-eve-also-argo/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/11/03/episode-15-election-eve-also-argoSat, 03 Nov 2012 21:00:00 GMTEpisode 15: Election Eve, also "Argo"Dan and Alex discuss the upcoming election and the movie "Argo." What do Alex and Dan really think of Mitt Romney and Barack Obama? The Guys also talk religion in and around politics. What is the historical significance of Mitt Romney's Mormonism?02:01:00History GuysnoHistory,Politics,Current Events,News,HumorDan and Alex discuss the upcoming election and the movie "Argo." What do Alex and Dan really think of Mitt Romney and Barack Obama? The Guys also talk religionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/10/27/episode-14-entering-the-abyssHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/10/27/episode-14-entering-the-abyss/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/10/27/episode-14-entering-the-abyssSat, 27 Oct 2012 21:00:00 GMTEpisode 14: Entering the AbyssMovies, Presidential debates, history, and news, oh my!02:00:00History GuysnoHistory,News,Humor,Current Events,PoliticsMovies, Presidential debates, history, and news, oh my!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/10/13/episode-13-when-vice-presidents-debateHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/10/13/episode-13-when-vice-presidents-debate/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/10/13/episode-13-when-vice-presidents-debateSat, 13 Oct 2012 21:00:00 GMTEpisode 13: When Vice-Presidents Debate! Dan and Alex discuss current events and history related stories. 02:00:00History GuysnoHistory,News,Current Events,Humor,PoliticsDan and Alex discuss current events and history related stories.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/10/06/episode-12-history-at-the-moviesHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/10/06/episode-12-history-at-the-movies/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/10/06/episode-12-history-at-the-moviesSat, 06 Oct 2012 21:00:00 GMTEpisode 12: History at the Movies Alex and Dan have a free-flowing discussion about history and film from Lawrence of Arabia, to Spielberg, to Tarentino, and beyond. 02:00:00History GuysnoHistory,Movies,News,Humor,PoliticsAlex and Dan have a free-flowing discussion about history and film from Lawrence of Arabia, to Spielberg, to Tarentino, and beyond.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/09/29/episode-11-alex-and-dan-have-nothing-to-talk-about-1Historyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/09/29/episode-11-alex-and-dan-have-nothing-to-talk-about-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/09/29/episode-11-alex-and-dan-have-nothing-to-talk-about-1Sat, 29 Sep 2012 21:00:00 GMTEpisode 11: Alex and Dan Have Nothing to Talk About. Dan talked about one of history's worst brothers, Horatio Blunderbuss. The guys then meandered in serpentine fashion through stories about Goebbels recently unearthed love letters, the Vatican declaring "Bullshit!" on the notion that Jesus had normal human emotions, and finally ending with a teaser for next week's show about movies and history. 02:01:00History GuysnoHistory,News,Humor,Current Events,PoliticsDan talked about one of history's worst brothers, Horatio Blunderbuss. The guys then meandered in serpentine fashion through stories about Goebbels recently unhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/09/22/episode-10-actually-talking-lord-kitchener-the-mahdiHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/09/22/episode-10-actually-talking-lord-kitchener-the-mahdi/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/09/22/episode-10-actually-talking-lord-kitchener-the-mahdiSat, 22 Sep 2012 21:00:00 GMTEpisode 10: Actually talking Lord Kitchener & the Mahdi Dan and Alex get back to actually discussing the events in the Sudan during the British effort to pacify it from 1882-1898. 02:00:00History GuysnoHistory,Current Events,News,Humor,PoliticsDan and Alex get back to actually discussing the events in the Sudan during the British effort to pacify it from 1882-1898.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/09/15/episode-9-lord-kitchener-and-the-mahdis-skullHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/09/15/episode-9-lord-kitchener-and-the-mahdis-skull/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/09/15/episode-9-lord-kitchener-and-the-mahdis-skullSat, 15 Sep 2012 21:00:00 GMTEpisode 9: Egypt, Libya, Lord Kitchener & the Mahdi's Skull Dan and Alex explain their love of the British Empire by recounting the thrilling expeditions of Gordon and Kitchener to the Sudan in pursuit of the Mahdi. They also discuss the attacks on the U.S. Embassy in Cairo and the Consulate in Benghazi and the response of President Obama to both. 02:01:00History GuysnoHistory,Humor,News,Politics,Current EventsDan and Alex explain their love of the British Empire by recounting the thrilling expeditions of Gordon and Kitchener to the Sudan in pursuit of the Mahdi. Thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/09/08/episode-8-what-havent-we-talked-aboutHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/09/08/episode-8-what-havent-we-talked-about/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/09/08/episode-8-what-havent-we-talked-aboutSat, 08 Sep 2012 21:00:00 GMTEpisode 8: Bush, Obama, and Plagiarism, oh my! Dan and Alex revisit the hasty end of last week's Presidential spectacular and discuss the Presidencies of George W. Bush and Barack Obama at greater length. Dan explains why he's in a U.S. Senate campaign commercial. Alex and Dan then answer fan questions before discussing famous historians caught plagiarizing (and their lame excuses)--plus the more rare event of hisorians being ripped off by Fareed Zakaria. Please comment, ask questions, or call in! 01:57:00History GuysnoHistory,Humor,Current Events,News,PoliticsDan and Alex revisit the hasty end of last week's Presidential spectacular and discuss the Presidencies of George W. Bush and Barack Obama at greater length. Dhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/09/02/episode-7-dans-secular-religion-forces-a-move-to-saturdayHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/09/02/episode-7-dans-secular-religion-forces-a-move-to-saturday/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/09/02/episode-7-dans-secular-religion-forces-a-move-to-saturdaySun, 02 Sep 2012 21:00:00 GMTEpisode 7: The Presidents Show! Because it's an election year, the guys pay homage to the quadrennial exercise by humorously--sometimes seriously--going through all of the Presidents and giving their takes, serious, humorous, or otherwise on the men that have held the office. 01:57:00History GuysnoHistory,Presidents,News,Current Events,PoliticsBecause it's an election year, the guys pay homage to the quadrennial exercise by humorously--sometimes seriously--going through all of the Presidents and givihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/08/26/episode-6-what-the-hell-happened-to-detroitHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/08/26/episode-6-what-the-hell-happened-to-detroit/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/08/26/episode-6-what-the-hell-happened-to-detroitSun, 26 Aug 2012 21:00:00 GMTEpisode 6: What the hell happened to Detroit? The guys answer your questions. Dan details his flirtation with death. Then Dan and Alex recommend good history books. The guys tackle Harvard historian Niall Ferguson's Newsweek article on President Obama and the intense backlash from the left, what's that all about? Then, for the remainder and majority of the time they discuss the Civil War. What caused it? What was it about? Were both sides at fault and/or laudable? What are the legacies of the conflict today? Please post questions or feel free to call in! 01:57:00History GuysnoHistory,Humor,Current Events,Politics,NewsThe guys answer your questions. Dan details his flirtation with death. Then Dan and Alex recommend good history books. The guys tackle Harvard historian Niallhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/08/19/episode-5-historians-run-amokHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/08/19/episode-5-historians-run-amok/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/08/19/episode-5-historians-run-amokSun, 19 Aug 2012 21:00:00 GMTEpisode 5: Historians Run Amok Alex and Dan talk about walking in cemeteries. History teacher Tom Major calls in to chat about teaching history in public schools and the kids today. Dan and Alex then answer questions, talk about Alex's latest war on the New Yorker, and getting the Civil War right. Miscellaneous topics may also arise. 01:58:00History GuysnoHistory,Current Events,Culture,Politics,HumorAlex and Dan talk about walking in cemeteries. History teacher Tom Major calls in to chat about teaching history in public schools and the kids today. Dan andhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/08/12/episode-4-the-search-for-purposealso-spockHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/08/12/episode-4-the-search-for-purposealso-spock/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/08/12/episode-4-the-search-for-purposealso-spockSun, 12 Aug 2012 21:00:00 GMTEpisode 4: The Search for Purpose.....also Spock! Alex and Dan open discussing Nancy Pelosi's admission that she sees dead people--and they all like her and what she's doing. Democratic candidate for the Maine Legislature, Paul Aranson, calls in again to discuss voting issues as well as economic interventionism. Dan and Alex then recommend history books. The guys then discuss Sean Penn's campaign trip to Venezuela and the phenomenon of "fellow-travelling" from 1917 to the present among academics and Westerners more broadly--and among professional historians. 01:58:00History GuysnoHistory,Humor,Current Events,News,PoliticsAlex and Dan open discussing Nancy Pelosi's admission that she sees dead people--and they all like her and what she's doing. Democratic candidate for the Mainehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/08/05/episode-3-were-still-doing-thisHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/08/05/episode-3-were-still-doing-this/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/08/05/episode-3-were-still-doing-thisSun, 05 Aug 2012 21:00:00 GMTEpisode 3: We're Still Doing This? Alex and Dan discuss their own personal politics and political influences. Paul Aranson, Democratic candidate for the Maine State Legislature calls in, discusses his candidacy and issues surrounding public education. Alex and Dan then discuss Harry Truman's grandsons recent visit to Hiroshima and Japanese historical awareness of the Japanese war effort in World War II. Finally, the guys talk about the History News Network's "winners" of the recent poll for "the least credible history book in print." 01:57:00History GuysnoHistory,Politics,Current Events,News,HumorAlex and Dan discuss their own personal politics and political influences. Paul Aranson, Democratic candidate for the Maine State Legislature calls in, discusshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/07/29/episode-2-attack-of-the-same-dude-from-last-timeHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/07/29/episode-2-attack-of-the-same-dude-from-last-time/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/07/29/episode-2-attack-of-the-same-dude-from-last-timeSun, 29 Jul 2012 21:00:00 GMTEpisode 2: Attack of the same dudes from last time In our second episode, Alex and Dan discuss the Olympic Games, the International Olympic Committee, and the opening ceremonies. Next, they discuss Nicholson Baker's "Human Smoke," and the myriad problems in morally ambivalent World War II historiography. Next, they reviewed their numerous issues with the History Channel. Finally, Dan discussed his upcoming book, "The American: The Life, Times, and War of Basil Antonelli." 01:57:00History GuysnoHistory,Humor,Current Events,Politics,NewsIn our second episode, Alex and Dan discuss the Olympic Games, the International Olympic Committee, and the opening ceremonies. Next, they discuss Nicholson Bahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/07/22/blast-offHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/07/22/blast-off/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/history-guys/2012/07/22/blast-offSun, 22 Jul 2012 21:00:00 GMTBlast-off! Introductions. First the boys discuss their mutual love for the computer game, "Civilization." Then they turn to discussing the ongoing child molestation scandal at Penn State University. Next, they talk about the new Batman movie, "The Dark Knight Rises." Finally, in a desperate search for a topic to eat up the last ten minutes, they discuss the Portland Press-Herald's (Maine) ongoing attempt to bring the recent re-legalization of fireworks into disrepute. 00:58:00History GuysnoHistory,News,Humor,Comedy,Current EventsIntroductions. First the boys discuss their mutual love for the computer game, "Civilization." Then they turn to discussing the ongoing child molestation scand