History Defeats Itself

Stand up comedy is an art, it's a platform, and it's one of the best mediums for social commentary. But it's not without it's pitfalls. On this episode we talk about everything stand up comedy and how difficult it is to walk the line of being funny and being offensive. Plus you'll hear about John and Greg's short (very short) stand up careers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

Back in June of 2020, when we were all hiding in our homes and spraying Lysol on our groceries, Kevin led an HDI episode about whether or not the divide in America was so deep that it couldn't be fixed. He asked the question, should America break up? We decided we should stay together for the kids but the divide is greater than ever. Should we now think about a split? Join us for our latest episod...

On the latest episode of HDI John leads the crew in a discussion about feminism. The disparity in pay and even rights between the sexes that still exists...today...in 2022...is unacceptable. We don't have all the answers. Just most of them. Plus Greg smokes the pot. Like...a lot of the pot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin needs to have a convo with his friends and co-hosts about something that is concerning him: the amount of crazy assholes in Congress. On this episode we discuss Marjorie Taylor Greene, Lauren Boebert, and the whacky conspiracy theorists infecting our government. Are we doomed? Probably. But it's a hilarious kind of doom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marriage can be tough and not every couple can make it through until the end. Unless that end is one person murdering the other or, more commonly, in divorce. Greg takes the crew on a journey about divorce in a thinly veiled attempt to justify his impending breakup with John. It won't be pretty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here at History Defeats Itself we like to put our guests to work. Why should they have it easy?! Rahaleh Nassri of the incredible podcast Violent Femme was kind enough to slum it with Kevin, John, and Greg for an episode and she leads us in a discussion about gender parity. Download the new episode today and laugh along as Rahaleh tells the boys to get their little asses into the kitchen and get h...

Some see graffiti as art, others as vandalism. But whether it's funny, political, clever, a crime, or just fucking cool everyone can agree that it elicits an emotion. On the latest episode of HDI it's part three of our spirit animal series. John reveals his spirit animal to be the chimpanzee and we discuss street art. How did we get there? Great question! Listen and find out. Learn more about your...

On episode two of our Sprit Animal Series Kevin has an inner conflict about his actual spirit animal and ultimately leads the crew in a discussion about sport hunting, also known and trophy hunting. Do we solve this existential crisis? Let's put it this way: after listening to this episode the NRA and PETA are going to be the bestest of buddies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

In part one of our three part series about our spirit animals, Greg reveals that his spirit animal is the drug Klonopin. And if you've listened to Greg, and you know what Klonopin is, you get it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's better than listening to three heathens discuss the history and issues with the Catholic Church? Listening to four heathens talk about the history and issues with the Catholic Church! On this episode former pastor and current atheist Trevor Poelman of the hilarious podcast Belief it or Not joins us to discuss the complicated and often illegal and immoral history of the Roman Catholic Church...

There are people out there who believe wholeheartedly that the Wim Hof Method has immense health benefits. Many swear by cold showers and ice baths. Did Kevin find his inner fire after six weeks of g-tummo breathing, cold therapy, and meditation? Did he find positives in taking freezing cold showers on freezing cold mornings? Will his story convince John and Greg to give it a try? Check out part t...

Pain: it sucks. And treating pain can suck even worse as you try to navigate the insurance, skeptical doctors, and the chance of opioid addiction. On this episode Greg talks about pain and pain management. It sounds heavy but if anyone can make pain funny, it’s us three idiots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the biggest things we've learned through two years of isolation and semi-isolation is that feeling connected to people is very important to our well being. On this episode John discusses human connection with his bestest buds, Kevin and Greg. Because if any three people have a strong connection, it's us. Unless one of us loses internet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

What if we told you the keys to healthy living are breathing exercises that mimic hyperventilating and taking cold showers? You might decide that healthy living isn't for you. On this episode Kevin introduces his co-hosts to Dutch extreme athlete and motivational speaker Wim Hof and breaks down his Wim Hof Method that focuses on deep breathing, meditation, and cold exposure to help find your inner...

Toxic masculinity is a real thing and it permeates our pop culture, politics, social media, the workplace, and many other aspects of daily life. On this episode Greg leads a great conversation about how toxic masculinity affects our society, what we need to do about it, and what it really means to be a man. And he shows us all how emo he truly is. Not because of his sensitivity. But because of the...

There is some amazing technology out there that we use every day but we rarely, if ever, think about the advancements in safety that came along with this technology that keeps us from maiming ourselves. On this episode John educates us on the past, present, and future of safety plus he reveals his secret for getting in the carpool lane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

When the Washington Redskins finally changed their name most of us thought...how did it take this long? But it doesn't end there. The Cleveland Indians will have a new name for 2022 and there is increasing pressure on teams like the Atlanta Braves, Kansas City Chiefs, and Chicago Blackhawks. The issue is that many Native Americans don't want sports teams using their names and likenesses in cartoon...

What does it mean to be agnostic? Is it simply someone who doesn't believe in God but is too scared to admit it, ya know, just in case? Greg enlightens the crew on the subject of agnosticism. Is this episode blasphemous? Sure. But if there's a heaven and hell we're pretty much screwed anyway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cancel Culture has taken the world by storm. But is it just? Should we be working harder to educate those who are saying things that get themselves canceled so we can have a more understanding and more inclusive society? We give our thoughts on this and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When society as we know it collapses...will you be ready? We sure as hell won't be! On this episode we discuss survivalism and prepping. You'll learn the history, some tips, and what one item John would bring if he was on Naked and Afraid. Hint: it's not even remotely useful for survival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've listened to our show the one thing you undoubtedly don't want from the three of us is advice. After all, in our last episode about the stock market Kevin suggested people should invest in Netscape. But Greg decided to give the advice game a go anyway. On this episode we discuss the 7 year itch. Why do people get a wandering eye and how can couples prevent it? Greg has all the answers. Le...

Do you have a lot of really basic questions about the stock market but don't want to ask anyone for fear that you'll sound stupid? You've come to the right place because we don't have any issues sounding like idiots. On this episode John attempts to teach Kevin and Greg how the stock market works. You know...with all the bonds, dividends, moneystuff, and what not. Learn more about your ad choices....

Essential oils are everywhere now. If you have an ailment, there's an oil for it. But are they real or are they simply useless products that are part of pyramid schemes? On this episode Kevin guides his cohorts in a discussion about essential oils and aromatherapy. And, as a bonus, you'll get a multi level marketing lesson from John and Greg. You're going to want to get in on the ground floor, we...

Stress can be really hard on us. Whether you're having trouble at work, dealing with problems at home, or having to do a podcast with two people who berate you on a regular basis our problems in life can cause physical, mental and emotional anguish. On this episode Greg talks about the history of a stress diagnosis and how best to cope. Apparently heavy drinking and large amounts of weed are not g...

On this episode we are joined by special guests Rhys and Jesse of the hilarious podcast Canadian Politics is Boring to discuss pharmaceuticals. We'll get into the good, the bad, and the ugly of legal drugs. Plus, Rhys talks about the joys of playing with a bucket of mercury when he was a kid. All I got to play with when I was little were Transformers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...