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?
Episodes
138: Road Trip Through The Founders’ Backyards
**URGENT** -- Google Pulled The Plug
137: After Dark: Money Talks, BS Walks: The Sequel No One Asked For
136: Hold on to Your Butts + Fashion Crash Course
135: Newlywed, Jon N., Needs Our Help
134: We paid $35 to get yelled at by people in colonial costumes
133: Two amateur historians walk into historic homes and immediately annoy the tour guides.
132 Alternative History Vol. 1–The Butterfly Effect: Britain's Victory in the American Revolution
Special Edition: The Simpson Saga Pt. 5: Laughter, Lawsuits, and Legendary Trials
131 Welcome to 2025
130 Laughs, Lag, and Legendary Misadventures: Our Year in Review
129 Unraveling Pardons Past and Present
128 Tariff Town: The Trade Wars (feat. Mark C.)
127 From Grover Cleveland to Modern Parallels
126 Columbus, Halloween, and Fan Mail
125 From Poland to Philadelphia: Kościuszko's Impact
124 Solo Shot: From Bay Bridge Dreams to Royal Decrees
123 Wilson's Points Revisited: A Century of Parallels
122 Candles in the Wind: The Day Diana Died: Memories and Controversies
121 Trivia Showdown Hosted by Mark C.
120 International Men of Mystery
119 Nailing Olympic History
118 John Brown’s Raid on Parking: Harpers Ferry Misadventures feat. Lauren G.
117 Shoot, There it Is: Unearthing America's Forgotten Presidential Hits
Special Edition: The Simpson Saga, Part 4: The Bronco Chase, at last!