Nailing History
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?
Nailing History
118 John Brown’s Raid on Parking: Harpers Ferry Misadventures feat. Lauren G.
In this riotous episode of Nailing History, Matt and Jon are joined by the ever-fabulous Lauren G to recount their epic (and somewhat disastrous) trip to Harpers Ferry. The day kicks off with the boys miraculously squeezing into the last prime parking spot, only to be met with the ultimate letdown: the main museum was locked tighter than a drum.
Lauren G helps Matt and Jon navigate their museum-less misery with her trademark humor, as they attempt to salvage their historical outing with a bit of gift shop browsing and a lot of creative speculation. But the fun doesn’t stop there. The trio dives into the hotly debated question of John Brown: was he a revolutionary hero or a terrorist?
Amidst the locked doors and parking lot triumphs, they grapple with this historical conundrum and hilariously bicker over the legacy of the infamous abolitionist. With Lauren’s quick wit keeping everyone in stitches, this episode is a perfect blend of historical deep dives and laugh-out-loud moments. Tune in for a dose of history mixed with some serious parking lot drama!