Rasputin, Russia's Greatest Love Machine (Part 2 of 2)
PINT-SIZED HISTORY GOES WILD IN ST. PETERSBURGOur final part from our two-parter about Rasputin and his rise within the imperial Russian Empire aristocracy.We talk about all the scandals he was involved in, particularly with the Tsarina Empress Alexandra Feodorovna, the incredible stories about his life at the heart of Russian royalty, and the debauchery that led to his eventual assassination by Russian elites.Joe and Zack discuss the legendary tale of the spiritual cult leader Rasputin and his devious ways. He may or may not have seduced the entire Russian aristocracy.🍻 Grab a pint, strap in, and relive early 20th century through the lense of a sex-crazed madman.🎶 Shoutout to @bigshortage for our iconic jingle! 🔥🎧 Don’t forget to follow and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
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Ra-Ra-Rasputin, Lover of the Russian Queen (Part 1 of 2)
PINT-SIZED HISTORY GETS MYSTICAL... and kinda sexy?Step into an epic two-parter about the imperial Russian Empire and all the scandals, mystery and debauchery that it encompassed.Joe and Zack discuss the legendary tale of the spiritual cult leader Rasputin and his devious way. He may or may not have seduced the entire Russian aristocracy.🍻 Grab a pint, strap in, and relive early 20th century through the lense of a sex-crazed madman.🎶 Shoutout to @bigshortage for our iconic jingle! 🔥🎧 Don’t forget to follow and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
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The Battle of Britain
✈️ PINT-SIZED HISTORY TAKES TO THE SKIES! ✈️“Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.” – Winston Churchill🎧 Join Joe and Zack as they soar into the dramatic story of the Battle of Britain, the first major campaign fought entirely in the air, and a turning point of World War II that decided the fate of Europe.The first episode of Season 3 looks at how a battered RAF faced down the might of the Luftwaffe, how radar and resilience tipped the scales, and why this clash of Spitfires and Messerschmitts became legend.In this episode, we unpack:🛡️ The Blitz beginnings: Hitler’s plan to crush Britain from the skies.📡 Radar & Resilience: How new tech, innovation and hardy pilots saved the RAF and Britain.🦅 The Few: The pilots who risked everything in dogfights over the Channel.🔥 The Turning Point: Why the Luftwaffe faltered, and how Britain stood tall.🍻 Grab a pint, strap in, and relive the summer of 1940 - a story of survival, defiance, and the roar of Spitfires in the skies.🎶 Shoutout to @bigshortage for our iconic jingle! 🔥🎧 Stream now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts – and don’t forget to follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode!
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Xi Jinping: The Story of China's most powerful man
PINT-SIZED HISTORY MEET XI JINPINGWelcome to the Season 2 finale of Pint-Sized History! In this episode, Joe and Zack explore the life of Xi Jinping, the President of China, General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party, and arguably the most powerful man in the world.Zack leads the way through Xi Jinping’s remarkable journey, including:🧬 Xi's early life and the influence of his father, a purged Communist Party official.⚖️ China’s political instability during Xi's youth and how it shaped his ambition.🧠 Xi’s calculated rise through the CCP ranks, from provincial roles to the Politburo.🏛️ His path to becoming the President of the People’s Republic of China, and how that’s impacted global politics.Whether you're interested in modern Chinese history, authoritarian leadership, or just love a good origin story, this episode is NOT to be missed. Sponsored by Crate Brewery – Grab 15% off all beer with code PINTSIZED15 at cratebrewery.com🎵 Huge thanks to bigshortage for our opening jingle.🎧 Subscribe and follow for more, we’ll be back in late August for Season 3 – see you then!
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Who was D.B. Cooper? The greatest unsolved hijacking in history
PINT-SIZED HISTORY TAKES ON D.B. COOPER – THE SKYJACKING THAT BAFFLED THE WORLDIn 1971, a man known only as D.B. Cooper pulled off the most mysterious skyjacking in U.S. history. He hijacked a commercial airplane, demanded $200,000 in ransom, then parachuted into the night, never to be seen again.This week, Pint-Sized History cracks open the case:✈️ Who was D.B. Cooper?💰 What happened to the ransom money?🕵️♂️ What are the most convincing theories?🌲 And did he really survive the jump?Join us for a deep dive into a legendary mystery that blends true crime, aviation, conspiracy theories, and just the right amount of swagger.Grab a drink, hit play, and let’s explore the unsolved case that’s haunted the FBI for over 50 years.🎶 Huge shoutout to @bigshortage for our opening jingle! 🔥
The podcast for ALL history enjoyers. Each episode, Zack and Joe dive into the wildest moments, epic battles, and forgotten figures that shaped our world. Fast, fun, and easy to digest - just the way history should be. Grab a drink (non-alcoholic if you prefer, we don't judge) and hit play!
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