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
119 Nailing Olympic History
Matt and Jon are about to turn your understanding of the Olympics upside down and inside out—because who needs ordinary when you can have extraordinary? This week, we’re taking you on a time-traveling, toga-wearing, medal-winning romp through Olympic history! Buckle up, because it’s going to be a wild ride from ancient Greece all the way to the 1936 Berlin Games—where things got so awkward, even the Olympic torch wanted to be extinguished.
We’ll kick things off with the ancient Greeks, who thought it was a great idea to compete in the buff because apparently, gym shorts were considered a fashion faux pas. Imagine wrestling your opponent while trying to avoid getting elbowed in the face by someone who’s also trying to avoid getting elbowed in the face—awkward! And let’s not forget the original Olympic winners, who were showered with olive wreaths because, you know, gold medals were still on the “to-do” list of ancient innovations.
Then, hold onto your historical helmets as we leap forward to 1936 Berlin, where Hitler and his squad tried to turn the Olympics into the ultimate propaganda parade. Picture this: a dictator in charge of an event where the only thing that went smoothly was the uncomfortable tension. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t exactly a hitlerous success.
But wait, there’s more! We’ve got a special treat that’ll have you cheering louder than a stadium full of fans. Meet a war hero whose story is so jaw-droppingly amazing, even the toughest Olympic champions would need a tissue. This guy’s feats are so epic, he’d make even Hercules look like a rookie.
So, strap on your imaginary Olympic gear, grab your popcorn (or a toga if you’re feeling fancy), and join Matt and Jon as we dive headfirst into the most outrageous, over-the-top Olympic history you’ve ever heard. It’s going to be a gold-medal-worthy extravaganza of epic proportions—and don’t worry, no actual physical exertion required.