Hunter Smit

Historical Quickies Podcast

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When did we begin celebrating birthdays? Who invented the toothbrush? Where did the phrase "the hair of the dog" come from? We do a quick dive into things we use in our everyday lives. Join us for a quick history quiz and chit chat to help understand all this little quirks.

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Hunter Smit

Episodes

Historical Quickie- Origin of the Martini and Fun Facts 03.11.2025 5:43

Step into the smoky jazz lounges and glittering hotel bars of history as we uncover the real story behind the Martini — the world’s classiest cocktail. 🍸 From its mysterious 1800s origins in California and New York… to James Bond’s iconic “shaken, not stirred” moment that changed bar culture forever — this episode dives deep into the evolution, myths, and cultural impact of the Martini. We’ll exp...

Historical Quickie- Origin of the Mai Tai 01.11.2025 7:09

Did you know the world’s most famous tropical cocktail was actually born in California, not Hawaii? In this episode, we dive into the fascinating and funny history of the Mai Tai — a drink that sparked a rivalry, fueled the tiki bar craze, and became a global symbol of paradise in a glass. Join us as we explore how Trader Vic and Don the Beachcomber battled for cocktail fame, how postwar America f...

Ep 8 Valentines Day 18.02.2025 20:30

Where did this romantic tradition begin? Who is Valentine? Why Cupid? Find out more here!

Episode 7 Appliances 06.02.2025 31:13

Who invented the dishwasher? And what did we do before that? Find out here!

EP 6 Phrases with Body Parts 06.02.2025 27:29

The Rule of Thumb- Was the Thumb a measurement? Could Shoulder - Involved a piece of meat? Cost an Arm an A Leg- Pertaining to portraits? Learn out all of them on this week's episode!

Ep 5 Christmas Traditions 25.12.2024 34:45

Where did the Christmas Tree come from? Why was he called Saint Nick AND Santa Claus? Where did Candy Canes come from? We got most of those answers for you in this episode.

Ep 4- Football 11.12.2024 19:13

Football! Where did it start? Why did they call it a pig skin? Who came up with the rules? When were field goals more than touch downs? We cover it all- well most of it- on this episode!

Ep 3- Nursery Rhymes 27.11.2024 27:52

All the songs you sang as a kid might have a different meaning now a days. Listen in to ruin your childhood.

Ep 2- Phrases with Animals 18.11.2024 21:45

Cat got your tongue? Hair of the Dog? Where did theses phrases come from? You'd be shockingly surprised. Hosted by Hunter and Alex Smit #HistoryPodcast #PodcastLife #Podcaster #PodcastLovers #LearnWithUs #AnimalHistory #AnimalSayings #AnimalPhrases #WildWords #BeastlyPhrases #HistoryNerd #PhraseOrigins #WordHistory #EtymologyLovers #LanguageHistory #DidYouKnow #FunWithWords #WordPlay #QuirkyPhrase...

Birthdays- The origin and traditions of everyone's special day. 08.11.2024 20:51

🎉 The Surprisingly Wild History of Birthdays! 🎂 Welcome to Historical Quickies , the show where we unwrap the bizarre, brilliant, and totally unexpected origins of everyday traditions! Today, we’re diving into the history of birthdays —a celebration we treat with cake, candles, confetti, and emotional reflection… but spoiler: it didn’t start that way. From ancient Egyptian pharaohs who celebrate...