
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?
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Thought I’d listen to Jon and stay curious. Regarding the "NC answer", I can confirm that Quoddy Head, ME is 3,154 miles from Morocco, making it the closest state to Africa. Cape Hatteras, NC is 3,625 miles from Morocco. It’s not even the closest state below the Mason-Dixon line. Nice try Matt. - Dick Pepperfield
Excellent solo episode Matt. I never knew Edward Norton had such a rich background. I’ve been a fan of his since American (N)History X but never knew how deep his past ran. As for costumes, if we’re talking NH topics I think an OJ and Kato stume would be great. Cheeseburgers and all. You both could pull that off. Otherwise for historical costumes I love a good Captain Jack Sparrow. He was definitely the best pirate. I’m not sure what mustards you two are into but if you’re looking for a good English mustard I would recommend Colman’s. SC, Dick Pepperfield