Nailing History

Send us Fan Mail In the latest episode of the “Nailing History” podcast, hosts Matt and Jon dive headfirst into a trivia extravaganza that’s bound to make your history teacher’s head spin. With special guest Mark C. at the helm, our dynamic duo is put through the wringer in a quiz show that tests not only their historical prowess but also their random trivia skills. Matt, the self-proclaimed maste...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of "Nailing History," where Matt and Jon turn the past into a comedy show! This week, they’re tackling the 1962 prisoner exchange that inspired Bridge of Spies , and they’ve got a quirky gem to share: the infamous hollow nickel! The episode kicks off by comparing the movie’s dramatic take on the Cold War swap of Soviet spy Rudolf Abel and Ameri...

Send us Fan Mail Matt and Jon are about to turn your understanding of the Olympics upside down and inside out—because who needs ordinary when you can have extraordinary? This week, we’re taking you on a time-traveling, toga-wearing, medal-winning romp through Olympic history! Buckle up, because it’s going to be a wild ride from ancient Greece all the way to the 1936 Berlin Games—where things got s...

Send us Fan Mail In this riotous episode of Nailing History , Matt and Jon are joined by the ever-fabulous Lauren G to recount their epic (and somewhat disastrous) trip to Harpers Ferry. The day kicks off with the boys miraculously squeezing into the last prime parking spot, only to be met with the ultimate letdown: the main museum was locked tighter than a drum. Lauren G helps Matt and Jon naviga...

Send us Fan Mail We're back, fans! Fresh off the heels of the failed assassination attempt on Trump, our intrepid hosts Matt and Jon decided to dig into the lesser-known hits, starting with James Garfield. This guy didn't just balance the budget; he also balanced taking bullets. And if getting shot wasn't bad enough, he met his demise not from the bullet, but from the doctors who co...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Nailing History Podcast, Matt, Jon, and special guest Emily M. strap in for a wild ride down memory lane—quite literally! They dive into the infamous OJ Simpson Bronco chase like investigative historians armed with puns and plenty of caffeine. Emily M., our guest sleuth, brings a fresh perspective to the events of that infamous day, wondering aloud if OJ cou...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the Nailing History Podcast, where Matt, Jon, and Emily are continuing their world-class coverage of the Simpson Saga. If you thought part 2 was the end, it's only the beginning! Back due to most popular demand, we're digging into the days leading up to the infamous Bronco escapade. Picture this: O.J. Simpson, the Juice himself, is supposed to turn himsel...

Send us Fan Mail In this delightful episode of "Nailing History" with Matt and Jon, the duo takes a lighthearted look at Matt's endeavor to tackle the 100 Civics Questions for the U.S. Naturalization Test, while also catching up on Jon's ongoing adventure in acquiring his Italian citizenship. With Jon's encouragement, Matt bravely recounts his experiences navigating throug...

Send us Fan Mail In the riveting second (and final) part of the Special Edition "Nailing History" Series, hosts Jon and Matt, alongside special guest Emily M., delve deeper into the OJ Simpson case. From the infamous trip to Cabo to the fateful night of the murders, no stone is left unturned in this captivating episode. As they explore the events leading up to Nicole Brown and Ron Goldma...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of "Nailing History," hosts Jon and Matt are joined by the insightful Emily M. to delve into the events leading up to and including the (alleged) murders of Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman, and OJ Simpson's "potential" involvement. Part 1 takes us from the early days of OJ and Nicole, up until Nicole moves into the infamous condo on Bundy Driv...

Send us Fan Mail In this uproarious episode of "Nailing History," Matt and Jon delve deep into the quirks and curiosities of the past, delivering laughs and enlightenment in equal measure! The antics kick off with Jon's eagerly awaited update on his recent internet upgrade. With the enthusiasm of a tech guru and the humor of a seasoned comedian, Jon regales listeners with the saga o...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to "Nailing History," the podcast where Matt and Jon hammer down on the quirkiest moments of the past while trying not to nail their own feet to the floor! Today, we've got a special treat for you listeners – our first in-studio guest, the one and only Mark C.! We kick things off with our segment "This Week in History," and it's a doozy. We&ap...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready to roll your eyes and roll on the floor laughing with Matt and Jon in this episode of "Nailing History." Matt proudly flaunts his shiny new podcasting gear, leaving Jon green with envy. But instead of upgrading his own setup, Jon chooses to wallow in jealousy while clinging to his ancient microphone with a missing pop filter, and let's not even mention his...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of "Nailing History" with Matt and Jon, brace yourself for a whirlwind tour through the corridors of the past with a generous sprinkling of adult humor! First up, Jon regales us with tales from his recent jaunt to Ol' George Mason's mansion. But hold onto your tricorns, because this wasn't your run-of-the-mill historical tour. Jon's es...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready to hammer down on history's quirkiest tales with a comedic twist on the latest episode of "Nailing History"! First up, we're unpacking the bimetallism brouhaha, where economists threw more shade than a parasol on a sunny day. Dive into the debate where gold and silver clashed harder than rival sports teams, leaving us wondering if they were really arg...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we're getting the fans prepared to show off their History knowledge next week with a couple big tyme events in history for the week of 5/28 through 5/4. Ever wonder what happened to that Mussolini guy? Has the constitutionality of the Lousiana Purchase really been eating away at you all these years? Curious about how many nautical miles are between Tahiti and New Y...

Send us Fan Mail We got a banger for you guys today! Recorded after the week of March 31 to April 6, we wanted to take a look back and talk about some important events in history that occurred during the week. The country's first veto, a buffoon becomes president, and an interesting choice of a Civil War "hero". Drop us a note if you'd like to hear more of this at nailinghistor...

Send us Fan Mail Hey guys, it's our favorite day of the year, TAX DAY!! So we decided to get a special episode in where we dive into the origin of the income tax. It's also the anniversary of the assassination of one of our great presidents. Coincidence?? You decide.

Send us Fan Mail At long last!! We dive into the published version of our Founding Fathers playing cards and test our knowledge on these guys. Who had the best steal in the draft? Will Taddeus Kaduzko be included? Listen and find out! Also stay tuned as we dive into some great Rock n' Roll acts of recent years. Make sure you like, share and subscribe. Corrections? Comments? Questions? Follow...

Send us Fan Mail Hey fans! Wanted to get out this bonus footage of us discussing a film that we feel more people should know about. The movie is titled Revolution and stars Al Pacino and Donald Sutherland -- the story of a New York fur trader in 1776 that has a little too much to prove and falls in love with the daughter of a wealthy loyalist family. It's available for free on YouTube...make...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when two country bozos finds their way into the big city? We are finally back in person for this episode to give a review of our visit to The Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia (https://www.amrevmuseum.org/). Jon broke the bank and paid an extra $20 ($10 for each of us) to get a "personalized" tour of the exhibit -- which leads up to a literal...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, we get an update on Alice Cooper-Gate, talk about Jon's new favorite show for 8 year olds, and a 900 page book written for no one. Just all around fun talk about History. Make sure you like, subscribe and share to all your friends. Follow us @NailingHistory on X (formerly Twitter) and send comments and requested to nailinghistorypod@gmail.com. New episodes ev...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder where the writers of the movie Juwanna Mann got their inspiration? On this episode, we finish our playing card assignments by talking about some pretty tough Women from Colonial America and some very hard to pronounce names. Make sure you like, share, and subscibe. Please submit any corrections/complaints to our X (formerly twitter) @NailingHistory or shoot us an e-mai...

Send us Fan Mail Don't mind the sound mix...we're working on it, alright?!

Send us Fan Mail We draft our top 4 founding fathers and assign them to our playing card deck (to be produced TBA).