Honourable Mentions: Hilarious History
Join two brothers for some casual chat as they unearth the untold stories of history’s most obscure figures. It’s the hidden history your teachers forgot to mention, all served up with a healthy side of sibling rivalry and a big dollop of banter and laughs.
Podcasting since 2025 • 22 episodes
Honourable Mentions: Hilarious History
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Eben Byers: The Millionaire Dissolved in Liquid Sunshine
In 1932, a headline in the Wall Street Journal shocked the world: "The Radium Water Worked Fine Until His Jaw Came Off." This is the gruesome and tragic true story of Eben Byers, a wealthy industrialist, socialite, and golf champion who became ...
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Episode 22
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Stagecoach Mary: The Black Pioneer Who Outfought the Wild West
Step into the dusty streets of Cascade, Montana, to meet a true Wild West legend: Stagecoach Mary Fields, an icon of black history. Born into slavery, she found a life of independence that few women of her time could imagine. Standing six feet ...
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Episode 21
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The History of Hawaiian Pizza: How Sam Panopoulos Created the World's Most Polarizing Dish
In 1962, a Greek immigrant named Sam Panopoulos decided to crack open a can of pineapple at the Satellite Restaurant in Chatham, Ontario. He wasn't trying to start a global food war; he was just bored.In this episode, we dive into t...
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Episode 20
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Who Invented the Rugby Ball? The Deadly History of Richard Lindon
Discover how Richard Lindon revolutionised Rugby Union, American Football, and Soccer by inventing the first rubber ball bladder and the brass hand pump.Before Richard’s invention, inflating a ball could be fatal.We’re tackling th...
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Episode 19
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The Man Who Outgrew Himself: The Improbable Life of Adam Rainer
The true story of Adam Rainer, the only man in history recorded as both a dwarf and a giant, is as remarkable as it's improbable. We explore the rare medical condition (Acromegaly or Pituitary Adenoma) at the centre of his adult growth spurt fr...
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Episode 18
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