Hidden History Happy Hour with Alex & Bryan

  Back on the air after taking a respectful pause for the mourning and funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Alex Deane & Bryan Cunningham discuss one of the most amazing – but “true” – stories in all of #DeaneHistory. Take it from them, this almost unbelievable tale out of Lessons from History is sure to make your jaw drop!  They also discuss the impact of the British monarchy’s tra...

Alex and Bryan each have a George Bush story: first about one of the most qualified – and decent – modern US Presidents and then about an early Washington State settler who embodied the American Frontier Dream but, as a black American born free in a slave state, was not recognized until nearly two centuries later. Mob Story Bonus: Bodies literally rising from lakes – in barrels. Sources: Les...

The guys launch a new H4 Feature in which they discuss known history stories but speculate on potential alternative explanations. First up: A little known “fact” about the infamous Lord Haw Haw, the WW2 British turncoat propagandist. Next, hear about Jan Masaryk, including the 2021 “official” findings of his suspicious “suicide.” That one’s an update to Lessons From History . Check it out and let...

In the first of many live Twitter Spaces episodes, the guys talk Bryan ’s personal experience with flying saucers and (the OG) Foo Fighters and, for the first time, chat live with their fans. And Alex tells the amazing true tale of entire European towns on collective, unplanned acid trips. #cowsonacid Sources: Lessons From History: Hidden heroes and villains of the past, and what we can learn from...

A flight crew doesn’t leave their comrade (1/2 out the window of a jumbo jet in flight) behind and a heroic WW2 pilot’s luck finally runs out. Great stories, but make sure you book all your airline tickets before listening. Don’t forget to join us for our first ever live and interactive episode on Twitter Spaces on August 11th. Click here to set a reminder . Sources: Lessons From History: Hi...

  Our recovering lawyers discuss two historical lawyers: the only UK Prime Minister ever assassinated and the US President elected by a vote of 8-5 (no zeroes missing). Keep an eye on our Twitter account @HistoryHrPod for information on how to join our first ever live episode on Twitter Spaces. Audience participation is encouraged! Correction: BC has NOT been in politics for “half a century.”...

  Alex and Bryan are joined by Alan Harlan, CEO of a software company in Ukraine, details the fascinating, real-time, true story of heroic Ukrainians who program software by day and at 5 o’clock put on uniform and pick up a rifle. And Alex tells the heroic, tragic, but ultimately inspirational story of the East German border guard who leaped to freedom from Soviet Communist totalitarianism bu...

No guests this week, fans, just pure, undiluted H4 with Alex and Bryan . Enjoy the stories of two self-proclaimed monarchs in two different centuries and very different realms. With Daddy Issues. Sources: Lessons From History: Hidden heroes and villains of the past, and what we can learn from them

Phenomenal Historian Professor Buzzkill joins Alex and Bryan to discuss a modern military missile mishap, debunk some myths and teach us much that we didn’t know about the history (Cross-Atlantic at that) of the National Rifle Association. Sources: Lessons From History: Hidden heroes and villains of the past, and what we can learn from them Professor Buzzkill History Podcast

WW2 heroism takes center stage as Alex tells of The Georgian Uprising and Special Guest Nir Yarden shares with our spellbound NYC audience the unbelievable true story of his father’s escape from Nazis, Soviets, Russians and the British in Palestine (twice) – all by age 17. Sources: Lessons From History: Hidden heroes and villains of the past, and what we can learn from them Von Bar

The guys take in ghost stories from New York’s most haunted street at the Von Bar (the official bar of the Hidden History Happy Hour) and discuss 295 Bowery – the location reputedly with the most suicides in a single building in New York history. Sources: Lessons From History: Hidden heroes and villains of the past, and what we can learn from them Von Bar 295 Bowery Suicides Gregory Crosby https:/...

Argghh! Join Alex & Bryan on the next step of their great adventure: the first of four live episodes from the divinely haunted @vonbarnyc. Live Special Guest Myke Cole comments on Lessons From History story “Caesar Means It” and the guys discuss how we slid into an “unthinkable” war (and who in the West might be partly responsible), listening to warriors more than the salon commentariat, and f...

Real-life CIA Case Officer and first female Senate-confirmed Assistant Secretary of Defense Mary Beth Long shares her perspective on The White Mouse, being a US spy, and Ukraine’s remarkable fight against Putin’s criminal invasion. Join us for our upcoming live shows in New York on June 6 & 7 Monday: https://hidden-history-happy-hour-monday-6-june.eventbrite.com Tuesday:  https://hidden-histor...

The guys tell one of their favorite Lessons from History stories – the almost unbelievable tale of the Band of “Buffers” who single-handedly tamed the Nazi submarine wofpacks – and they talk government secrecy and civil liberties. Bonus: Alex reveals his, to say the least, controversial pick for Best Bond Ever. Join us for our upcoming live shows in New York on June 6 & 7 Monday: https://hidde...

On loyalty, the changing tides of war, victor’s justice, and the efficacy of carrying porn at all times – it might just save your life. Sources: Lessons From History: Hidden heroes and villains of the past, and what we can learn from them Join us for our upcoming live shows in New York on June 6 & 7 Monday: https://hidden-history-happy-hour-monday-6-june.eventbrite.com Tuesday:  https://...

Alex and Bryan apply the lessons from history’s longest & shortest wars to Ukraine’s brilliant resistance to tyranny. Sources: Lessons From History: Hidden heroes and villains of the past, and what we can learn from them https://twitter.com/ajcdeane/status/1493096843642818566 https://twitter.com/ajcdeane/status/1493566190266028037 Find us on Youtube here.

Dr. Nicole Fisher Roberts schools Alex & Bryan on the challenges – and achievements – of being a first female Doctor , whether in the 19 th (can’t be taken seriously without hiding your gender) or 21 st Century (wearing leather pants and being handed the coffee tray). Also, the guys absolutely botch the movie Shrek but nail the “ripples we send through history.” Sources: Lessons From History:...

McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown shares the fascinating details of his original historical documents collection with Alex & Bryan. From Jackie Kennedy’s handwritten will to originals from all U.S. Presidents to Henry VIII asking the Pope for a marriage (or a divorce, or could be both), you won’t want to miss this exploration of the process of history itself. No need for an NFT to get in. Sources:...

On their Lucky 13 th Episode, Alex & Bryan share many laughs and learn a lot with Myke Cole, author of The Bronze Lie: Shattering the Myth of Spartan Warrior Supremacy . It’s both the nerdiest and laughing-est episode yet! Sources: Lessons From History: Hidden heroes and villains of the past, and what we can learn from them https://www.amazon.com/Bronze-Lie-Shattering-Spartan-Supremacy/dp/1472...

Love Hidden History Happy Hour but short on time this week? Join the guys for a “shot length” episode you can enjoy in just 10 minutes. You’ll learn a lesson about war and the Russian winter and about manners from the ancient Greeks. Sources: Lessons From History: Hidden heroes and villains of the past, and what we can learn from them

Alex & Bryan share the WW 2 tale of The Houlton Airlift, in which the US, Canada, and New Zealand bent the rules to get desperately needed aircraft to the UK – then facing the Nazis alone. Yes, we’re looking at you, NATO. Sources: Lessons From History: Hidden heroes and villains of the past, and what we can learn from them

Alex and Bryan interview John Barry, the preeminent historian of the deadly 1918-19 Influenza Pandemic, to figure out what history tells us about COVID-19 and beyond and Alex lays claim for his countrymen to the first clinical trials in history – fighting scurvy with hard cider, seawater, and, finally, citrus! One out of three ain’t bad. Sources: Lessons From History: Hidden heroes and villains of...

Betcha didn’t know about the Great Irish Crown Jewels Caper. Laugh and learn with Alex & Bryan . And BONUS: Learn from stand-up comedian and Patrick scholar Avi Liberman the many myths about “Saint” Patrick. Spoiler: Nothing you think you know is true but the real history is better than the myths. Sources: Lessons From History: Hidden heroes and villains of the past, and what we can learn from...

The guys take a break from the grim world news for by far the kinkiest Hidden History Happy Hour yet. Legendary British journalist and documentary filmmaker Willard Foxton join Alex and Bryan in recounting the bizarre exploits of two – count ‘em two – unlikely World War I heroes (one on each side) and Willard shares his own adventures producing documentaries on Top Gun and Kinky Britain , and disc...

The most sober subject discussed by your humble – if not completely sober – correspondents. Listen in real time as Alex and Bryan realize that their podcast, along with the whole world – has changed, perhaps forever. And let us know your guesses why we’re drinking Irish Whiskey. Sources: Lessons From History: Hidden heroes and villains of the past, and what we can learn from them https://www.bbc.c...