Dad Bod History

Jake, Eric, and Cameron discuss the pandemic after 8 months, and how proposals for drastic economic and social change are gaining steam. Like, subscribe, and comment below. linktr.ee/dadbodhistory instagram.com/dadbodhistory twitter.com/dadbodhistory facebook.com/dadbodhistory tiktok.com/@dadbodhistory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jake and Eric imagine an American Presidency under their careful watch, outlining their legislative agenda, leadership style, and uniting Americans through sports. Like, subscribe, and comment below. Maybe there's a place for you in our administration! linktr.ee/dadbodhistory instagram.com/dadbodhistory twitter.com/dadbodhistory facebook.com/dadbodhistory tiktok.com/@dadbodhistory Hosted on Acast....

Jake and Eric leave Fort Tejon only to be suddenly given the news that the 2020 Election is being called for Joe Biden. They get themselves driving in the correct direction, and then discuss. Eric hopes for a Constitutional Crisis, as well. @dadbodhistory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jake, Eric, and Cameron get into another hypothetical bar fight, picking five historical figures to back them up. This time, it's Ladies Night. And yes, John Lovitz makes a special appearance. @dadbodhistory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jake and Eric deal with the crushing reality of being stood up by Cameron by spending the next 84 minutes talking about whatever comes to mind. This is an absolutely healthy outlet for both of them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Late night in a seedy Milwaukee bar. A pool cue snaps and six ruffians approach you. Good thing you're not alone. You've got five historical figures at your side, ready to back you up in a bar fight. Who's in your five? Eric, Cameron, and Jake present their teams of five historical figures they'd have at the ready in this most unlikely of circumstances. @DadBodHistory Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

Jake and Eric welcome back Kyle, and special guest Terrance from CapiTanceTV (@CapiTanceTV) to discuss the limited series High Score on Netflix, along with other elements of the history of video games and gaming. @DadBodHistory @CapiTanceTV - “One Stop Pop Culture Shop” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jake, Eric, and Cameron discuss how Ruth Bader-Ginsberg's passing creates a Supreme Court vacancy, and how politics are likely to play out over the next few weeks and months. Twitter & Instagram: @DadBodHistory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jake, Eric, and Cameron watched the Hamilton musical as presented on film via Disney+. We give our takes on the historical context of the production, our first impressions, favorite numbers, and our commentary on Alexander Hamilton the man, myth, and legend, as well as some of his interesting cohorts. Also, we briefly discuss Sisyphus. Twitter & Instagram: @DadBodHistory Hosted on Acast. See a...

Jake and Eric (no one else showed up) talk Labor Day, doing nothing, the impending economic shifts due to COVID-19 and technological advancements, equality through education reform, sports, and even some politics. Enjoy! Twitter & Instagram: @DadBodHistory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jake, Eric, and Cameron are back from an extended break. We spend some time discussing family, politics, sports, and other ways our nation is ripping itself apart. Enjoy! Twitter & Instagram: @DadBodHistory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jake, Eric, and Cameron take on a variety of random topics, specifically a few "poor choices" made as youthful individuals. Twitter & Instagram: @DadBodHistory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Unlike our usual topical episodes, Dad Bod After Dark is a little more free form. In this episode, Eric and Jake play host to special guest Kyle Parker-McGlynn, and they discuss random topics, like: Being mayor, Favorite board games, Favorite days of the week, First smart phones, Dropping the atomic bomb, slavery, and judging people in historical context, Buffets, Holidays, Least favorite jobs, Be...

Jake, Eric, and Cameron break down many of the issues regarding education in the United States in light of the COVID pandemic. We consider the current status of education, and where multiple factors may take traditional education in the near future. From Pandemic to Progress In this multi-part series, we discuss the COVID-19 crisis, its historical context, our personal experiences, and larger soci...

Faith and Worship How are churches and places of worship opening or staying closed, defying orders or adhering to every state decree? How will religion and faith be affected and make an impact in this time of social distancing, pandemic, and uncertainty? Jake, Eric, Cameron, and Nick weigh in. From Pandemic to Progress In this multi-part series, we discuss the COVID-19 crisis, its historical conte...

In Part Four of From Pandemic to Progress, Jake, Eric, Nick, and Cameron discuss how the COVID pandemic has affected the entertainment and tourism industries, and why the parking lot of a stadium in Hawai'i is an indicator of residents' general happiness. From Pandemic to Progress In this multi-part series, we discuss the COVID-19 crisis, its historical context, our personal experiences, and large...

In From Pandemic to Progress, Part Three, the whole crew (Jake, Eric, Nick, and Cameron) discuss how the COVID pandemic has led to changes in money behavior, a reduction in cash usage, and banks and businesses leaning away from cash for both convenience and efficiency. From Pandemic to Progress In this multi-part series, we discuss the COVID-19 crisis, its historical context, our personal experien...

In From Pandemic to Progress, Part Two, Jake, Eric, and Cameron share their personal accounts and experiences of the COVID pandemic and quarantine, and how their daily lives have been affected. From Pandemic to Progress In this multi-part series, we discuss the COVID-19 crisis, its historical context, our personal experiences, and larger social, economic, and government changes we could see over t...

In Part One of From Pandemic to Progress, we attempt to put the current pandemic crisis intro historical context, and then fail miserably as we digress and devolve into petty bickering over the individual vs. the collective, failed government responses, and varied incentives as people fight to stay home or return to work. From Pandemic to Progress In this multi-part series, we discuss the COVID-19...

In 1241, while Batu Khan and the Golden Horde were preparing to invade Austria, Italy, and Germany, Ögedei Khan died. This forced Batu to withdraw to Karakorum to participate in selecting the next Great Khan. But what if Ögedei had lived, and Batu had continued his invasion of Europe? Nick joins us to discuss this What If? in history. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadbodhistory/ @dadbodhist...

In 1274 and 1281, the Mongols launched attempts to invade and conquer Japan. Both attempts failed, due to both the strength and will of the Japanese defense, as well as a timely typhoon that wiped out the Mongol naval forces. But, what if the Mongols had managed to conquer Japan? What fates would both the Japanese people and culture, as well as that of the Mongol Empire face with yet another major...

In this episode of Dad Bod History, Eric and Jake give an overview of the Mongol Empire of the 12th and 13th Centuries, as well as discuss some of their most fascinating leaders (think Genghis, Ögedei, and Khubilai), culture, and impact on global history. Instagram: @DadBodHistory @antiquitouseric @historybyjake Twitter: @antiquitouseric @historybyjake Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

In a new series, we take a look at the major denominations of US currency and options for making changes to the $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100 bills. In this episode we share and discuss our Presidential and Federal picks to put on US Currency. We are joined by Cameron Lehman (Instagram: @lehmancameron) who shares his height and wisdom with us. Instagram: @DadBodHistory @antiquitouseric @historyb...

In a new series, we take a look at the major denominations of US currency and options for making changes to the $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100 bills. In this episode we share and discuss our Presidential and Federal picks to put on US Currency. We are joined by Cameron Lehman (Instagram: @lehmancameron) who shares his height and wisdom with us. Instagram: @DadBodHistory @antiquitouseric @historyb...

"Yesterday, December 7th, 1941—a date which will live in infamy—the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan." But what if they hadn't been? What if the Empire of Japan had either not attacked Pearl Harbor, or not attacked the United States at all? We discuss some consequences of the Japanese decision to attack Pearl Harbor and...