Half Baked History
Kelsey and Nick smoke cannabis then dish about historical people and events. Each episode features a comical conversation with historical stories to keep you entertained and informed.
Episodes
86 episodes since 2021
George Washington - Part 2
George Washington made quite the name for himself during the American Revolutionary War but it would be what he did after that cemented his legacy. The well known military General and Founding Father ascended to the top seat of American politic...
September 17, 2024
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1:17:05
George Washington - Part 1
Is there a more patriotic figure in American history than George Washington? Known as a man of humble beginnings he very quickly climbed the social ladder and made a name for himself after lighting the match that would start two large scale war...
September 10, 2024
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1:15:29
Bonus Episode - Special Thanks
Hey Nerds we have a quick announcement and some special thanks we wanted to give out in this episode! Stay tuned for our upcoming episode on George Washington coming September 10th! Roll up, light up, and get ready to go to America's start with...
August 13, 2024
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19:37
Fidel Castro - Leader of the Cuban Revolution
Fidel Castro was a Cuban born revolutionary who managed to overthrow the Cuban Government in the 1950s. Castro introduced sweeping changes to the island including nationalizing many private businesses as well as healthcare. Castro and his ...
July 30, 2024
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1:07:22
Marie Antoinette - Cake Enthusiast
Marie Antoinette was the Archduchess of Austria who would go on to marry King Louis XVI cementing her status as Queen consort of France. Throughout her reign she practically defined the fashion of the era thanks to her eye catching styles and b...
July 16, 2024
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1:31:07
The Assassination of John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy was one of the youngest people ever elected as President of the United States. His legacy was cemented by his commitment to NASA, the founding of the Peace Corps, and his fight against Communism. His first and only term as Presi...
June 25, 2024
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1:18:48
The Battle of Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg was a pivotal moment during the American Civil War. At the time of the battle, the Union and Confederate armies were rife with leadership issues and missed opportunities. The eventual Union victory would be a turning po...
June 11, 2024
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1:31:14
Kent State Massacre
Protests are part of America's foundation but sometimes they end in tragedy like at Kent State University. In 1970, the United States National Guard killed and injured multiple college students at Kent State University in Ohio. Students were pr...
May 21, 2024
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Roe v. Wade & The History of Abortion in America
Roe v. Wade was one of the most famous Supreme Court Cases in the United States. This monumental ruling would shape how America handled abortions for decades, until its eventual overturning in June of 2022. But before Roe v Wade, what was abort...
May 07, 2024
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1:09:07
The Alamo - Remember It!
The Alamo was an integral stronghold during the Texas Revolution and a stepping stone for Texas achieving independence from Mexico. Defended by the likes of Jim Bowie, Davy Crockett, and William B. Travis, the Alamo was a last stand for nearly ...
April 23, 2024
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1:01:59
Leonardo da Vinci - The Renaissance Man
Leonardo da Vinci is probably best known for his paintings the Mona Lisa and the Last Supper. But did you know he was also an inventor and mathematical genius? Inside the pages of da Vinci's famous notebooks lied much of our early knowledge a...
April 09, 2024
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59:20
Sacagawea - The Key to the Lewis and Clark Expedition
Sacagawea was an integral part of the Lewis and Clark Expedition which explored the United States' newly acquired land thanks to the Louisiana Purchase. Without the guidance and translation Sacagwea provided, one could argue the journey might n...
March 26, 2024
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54:32
Sojourner Truth - "Ain't I A Woman"
Sojourner Truth may have been born into slavery, but after escaping she continued on a path that would shape the rest of her life. Sojourner was one of the most well known abolitionists of her time culminating with her famous speech, "Aint I A ...
March 12, 2024
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45:36
Jackie Robinson - American Baseball Legend
Though considered "America's National Pastime", it took baseball over 100 years to be inclusive for all Americans. Jackie Robinson was the first man to break the "color line" that separated black and white players from playing on the same teams...
February 27, 2024
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53:41
Malcolm X
Malcolm X was an American Muslim minister and human rights activist during the Civil Rights Movement who was surrounded by controversy. A polarizing figure in American history, even Malcom X’s death is shrouded in mystery. After overcoming adve...
February 13, 2024
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57:26
Albert Einstein - The Celebrity Genius
Albert Einstein is arguably the most famous genius of all time, if not the 20th century. The renowned physicist set the table for modern physics with his discoveries as a young man. But the Nobel Prize winning genius didn't just challenge our w...
January 30, 2024
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1:00:23
Xerxes and the 300 Spartans
Xerxes I had the largest empire in the world but he had a thirst for expansion. The Achaemenid Empire, also known as the Persian Empire, controlled most of the Middle East by the year 480 BCE. But Xerxes was determined to spread into Ancient Gr...
January 16, 2024
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59:13
The History of Christmas
Gather around the fire and stockings as we tell you the long history of the Christmas season! Christmas has gone through many rebrands, from its pagan origins before the birth of Christ to the modern image of Santa Claus. Learn about the tradit...
December 19, 2023
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58:09
Mozart the Musical Genius
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a skilled composer who rode his talents into the upper crust of society in the 1700s. From the young age of four Mozart was a known musical genius and it wasn’t long before his talents were known throughout Europe. T...
December 05, 2023
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1:00:48
Mother Teresa - Saint or Sinner?
Mother Teresa became a household name thanks to her humanitarian efforts among the poor of India. Her missionary work spread across the world and made her one of the most famous figures in the history of Catholicism. But criticisms of the famou...
November 21, 2023
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52:12
The History of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving may be considered the start of the Christmas holiday season, but it has longstanding traditions all its own! This food-centric holiday originated with the pilgrims and made multiple comebacks through American wars before becoming t...
November 07, 2023
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55:30
The Brothers Grimm and the Dark Origin of Modern Fairytales
We all know the classic fairytales of Cinderella, Snow White, Hansel and Gretel to name a few, but do you know how twisted and dark those tales originally were? The Brothers Grimm spent their career compiling these stories that were originally ...
October 24, 2023
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59:06
Exorcisms: A History
Exorcisms can be found throughout history, in every civilization and in every culture. Though it wasn't until 1973's The Exorcist that it really became mainstream. Discover how demons and exorcisms came to be in the Christian religion,...
October 10, 2023
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47:26
The Wright Brothers and the First Piloted Flight
Wilbur and Orville Wright went from not finishing high school to being the first men to achieve flight in human history! Discover how the Wright Brothers developed and built the first aircraft which took them to new heights of stardom around th...
September 26, 2023
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