Laughing Historically

Feb 01 2025 27 ep. 91 mins 1

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

Feb 01 2025 91 mins

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 badly and specifically, coin the first impersonation that Dr. History HATES. Lax does a serviceable southern accent and learns kind of where Wales is. Buckle up for a real medieval marat

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

Jan 09 2025 89 mins

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 his son in the future. Lax says we need more "Rochambeau-s" in history. Also, too many bad accents. Enjoy!

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

Nov 30 2024 60 mins

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 less about history. Lax nails the intro and maybe even learned a lesson along the way.

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

Oct 23 2024 72 mins

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 out of there. Coonen thinks he knows about guns and doesn't and Dr. History hates doesn't like French Pants in the army is 1914.

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

Sep 22 2024 61 mins

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 actually be a fan of this show, Coonen's opinions are are wrong and he is loud and Dr History Scholar has a real heart felt message for one Ken Burns.

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

Aug 15 2024 57 mins

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 Lax continues to die of some new illness.

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

Jul 19 2024 86 mins

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 Dr. History explain how French Cannons are "premature". Enjoy!

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

Jun 18 2024 56 mins

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 C. goes off the rails on the sex jokes, why? because he can!

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

May 15 2024 80 mins

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 the impossible and Dr. History Scholar scratches his back.

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

Apr 16 2024 176 mins

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 a bunch. Hear about how this literal, killer pirate queen was born to kick ass and chew bubble gum but bubble bum wasn't invented yet.