Hidden History Happy Hour with Alex & Bryan

Alex and Bryan hear an (almost) unbelievable tale of derring-do under the Arctic Ice from Alex’s friend – and former British Navy Submarine Officer Andrew Storey, who also settles a long-running dispute between the guys. A long episode but well worth it. Sources: Lessons From History: Hidden heroes and villains of the past, and what we can learn from them More Lessons From History

In the last of four live episodes recorded in the Summer of 2022 at NYC’s fabulous Von Bar, the guys chat up the team from the award-winning new film  Ramona at Midlife  and Alex has an original take on Punk Royal (and inspirational Mom) Patti Smith. Don’t Miss This One! Sources: Lessons From History: Hidden heroes and villains of the past, and what we can learn from them More Lessons From History...

Alex tells “The Day of the Tiles” from his first book and his latest story about Napoleon and the Prussians. The guys give their take on mutiny in Russia and perhaps the beginning of the end of a mad reign there. And Bryan contends that his summer location s the inspiration for the town in It’s a Wonderful Life. Sources: Lessons From History: Hidden heroes and villains of the past, and what we can...

The guys tell Alex’s newest story, about Archduke Ferdinand, Lady Victoria, and an anonymous gun loader who might have prevented World War One. And the OG of the OG (Alex’s first Twitter story): How Sweden’s King to this day started with a Frenchman’s errand of mercy. Sources: Lessons From History: Hidden heroes and villains of the past, and what we can learn from them More Lessons From History ht...

In a show of bipartisanship and historical appreciation, Alex & Bryan interview the playwright, producer/director, and star of Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground. Also, Bryan overindulges in Ike’s favorite scotch whisky. You’re Welcome. Sources: Lessons From History: Hidden heroes and villains of the past, and what we can learn from them More Lessons From History Weblink to purchase tickets for...

Karen Slade rockets to the top echelon of our favorite guests as she joins Alex & Bryan for an extended discussion of the 1970 Kent State shootings, the 60s, moral responsibility for immoral government acts, and the extreme danger of governments aligning opposing armed forces in close proximity. Timely? Sources: Lessons From History: Hidden heroes and villains of the past, and what we can lear...

Alex and Bryan celebrate the 50 th  Episode of the Hidden History Happy Hour with behind-the-scenes discussion of your favorite episodes and, as you requested, tell a true crime story. Sources: Lessons From History: Hidden heroes and villains of the past, and what we can learn from them More Lessons From History https://mindprobe.show/ Benjamin Franklin Quote: “It is better to let 100 criminals go...

Alex is Back for a very special episode where the guys talk about Alex’s Grandfather’s WW2 heroics, along with leadership tales of Eisenhower and General Jim “Chaos” Mattis. Check out our show notes for a treasured Deane family keepsake and another opportunity to get  Lessons From History  and  More Lessons From History . Father’s Day is coming soon! Sources: Lessons From History: Hidden heroes an...

With Alex on assignment, Bryan and Ancient Aliens Physicist Michael Dennin discuss all manner of…well, you’ll just have to watch. #ancientaliens #ufo #history Sources: Lessons From History: Hidden heroes and villains of the past, and what we can learn from them More Lessons From History Noted physicist says string theory suggests we’re all living in God’s matrix Fascinating Gadgets, Gizmos, and Ge...

A good time was had by all as Alex, Bryan & H4Fans record a LIVE episode in the wonderful High Timber restaurant in London. Learn of the amazing adventure of Apollo 16, the Girl Who Fell From the Sky (hat tip to @SilverAlso), hear Bryan ‘s “shi’y, Bri’ish” accent (hat tip to Spirited ), and watch the guys enjoy a LOT of Alex’s wedding vino. And please disregard Bryan ’s...

A multimedia extravaganza this week as fan favorite (and our first-ever guest) perform their new spoken-word/musical version of Lucy Sutton’s story. And hear Bryan ’s take, as a former CIA officer, on the recent Chinese Spy Balloon incident and Alex’s thoughts on the politics of it all. Remember: Join us in London 23 February. Cheers. Sources: Lessons From History: Hidden heroes and villains of th...

With gratitude for Germany in joining the US and UK in support of Ukraine with tanks, we even the score from last week with a US Navy ship that almost altered history by accident. Seriously, folks, you can’t make this up. Sources: Lessons From History: Hidden heroes and villains of the past, and what we can learn from them More Lessons From History Hidden History Happy Hour LIVE in London! on Feb...

Alex & Bryan , continuing the return to their boozy roots, tell two stories from the “phony war” before World War II, including a remarkable feat of destruction from air to sea (and not by the enemy). And why Democracies will win the existential struggle of our time. Sources: Lessons From History: Hidden heroes and villains of the past, and what we can learn from them More Lessons From History

In honor of today’s terrific tale of Ernest Hemingway’s lesser-known brother from More Lessons of History , the guys debunk a Hemingway drinking myth and introduce fans to a Hemingway-favorite cocktail mix. On a serious note, Alex and Bryan touch on the causes of suicide and the modern availability of resources to get help for depression and other mental illness (see show notes for a few). And, of...

Bryan and guest co-host Nir Yarden tell Alex’s Ronald Reagan story and talk leadership and decisiveness – and have a guffaw or two (laughing with Alex not at him). Sources: Lessons From History: Hidden heroes and villains of the past, and what we can learn from them More Lessons From History

Maurice Flitcroft enters the 1976 golf Open, and posts a score that will never be beaten. Sources: Lessons From History: Hidden heroes and villains of the past, and what we can learn from them More Lessons From History

Bryan and special guest host Nir Yarden discuss Bryan’s recent trip to the Middle East, including a new, true tale of “ The Ghosts of Amona” and debate Middle East peace, Russia/Ulraine, and other issues of grave importance, such as whether Die Hard actually is the best Christmas movie. . For more Nir Yarden, check out Hidden History Happy Hour Episode 22, here: https://www.hiddenhistoryhappyhour....

Alex tells the story of Simon Murray, the Englishman who ran away to join the French Foreign Legion when he didn’t get the girl – and was part of the putative coup against de Gaulle. Sources: Lessons From History: Hidden heroes and villains of the past, and what we can learn from them More Lessons From History

For their second holiday, hidden history happy hour, Alex and Bryan, tell of a rollicking, rugby reunion, George Washington’s horses, and…finally – pirates! Sources: Lessons From History: Hidden heroes and villains of the past, and what we can learn from them More Lessons From History

Alex returns to the chair and tells the saddest story across all of his work, but it does have a hero. And a zany, remarkable but true Fútbol story to boot. Sources: Lessons From History: Hidden heroes and villains of the past, and what we can learn from them More Lessons From History

As we anxiously await Alex Deane’s Return to the Hidden History Happy Hour , fan favorite Myke Cole returns to provide an actual historian’s assessment of Alex’s Lessons From History Chapter 19 about one of the most heroic veterans of the British military service in the Peninsular War. And Myke and Bryan reminisce about their shared CBS TV experience (at least as long as Bryan can remember the thr...

Bryan and Special Guest Co-Host Myke Cole discuss the decisive pre -Battle of Hastings. And an update on Bryan ’s Not-Yet-Read Book Club October 2022 selection. Back to the show’s roots, Bryan ’s storytelling becomes affected by his enjoyment of bourbon. Sources: Lessons From History: Hidden heroes and villains of the past, and what we can learn from them Pre-Order Link to More Lessons From Histor...

Alex tells the story of the Duumvirate, Gough Whitlam’s groundbreaking Labor government of 1972 – and then tells some rude jokes. Sources: Lessons From History: Hidden heroes and villains of the past, and what we can learn from them Pre-Order Link to More Lessons From History

Two new H4 features in a long – but well-worth-it – episode as the guys provide a sober(ish) assessment of the current nuclear war risks in Ukraine. Lightening up the mood, they talk “Creative Differences” – a cross-Atlantic theater spat which ended in casualties and ½ a sheep being flung onstage. Alex and Bryan also share a dramatic reading illustrating why it’s not a good idea to put...

Two stories in this episode, in which Alex is flying solo. First, a cautionary tale from the Punic Wars about ignoring irrationality, and paying attention to chickens. Second, a pub quiz question with a story about daddy issues attached. Sources: Lessons From History: Hidden heroes and villains of the past, and what we can learn from them Pre-Order Link to More Lessons From History