Pint-Sized History

PINT-SIZED HISTORY DUMPS THE TEA! It's the big, bad, brave American Revolution, where the original 13 state patriots turn the tides on their colonial overlords, the British Empire. A story of David versus Goliath as a ragtag group of musical-inspired progressives stand against the might of the largest empire the world has ever seen. Join Joe and Zack as they unpack how the Americans turned awa...

PINT-SIZED HISTORY DUMPS THE TEA! It's the big, bad, brave American Revolution, where the original 13 colonies and their patriots turn the tides on their overlords, the British Empire. A story of David versus Goliath as a ragtag group of musical-inspired progressives stand against the might of the largest empire the world has ever seen. Join Joe and Zack as they unpack how the Americans turned...

PINT-SIZED HISTORY MEETS MAO ZEDONG! How did Mao Zedong transform China, and at what cost? In the second part of our Mao series, Joe and Zack follow Chairman Mao from his victory in 1949 to his death in 1976, exploring the triumphs, disasters, and political upheavals that reshaped China forever. From land reform and the Korean War to the Great Leap Forward, the Cultural Revolution, and his eventua...

PINT-SIZED HISTORY MEETS MAO ZEDONG! Have you ever wondered how China's infamous dictator rose from being the son of a farmer to one of the most powerful and controversial figures of the twentieth century? Have you ever looked at the incredible rise of modern China and wondered how Chairman Mao Zedong shaped the nation we know today? Joe and Zack kick off the first of a two-part series on Mao...

PINT-SIZED HISTORY DEFEND CASTLE ITTER! Have you ever wondered if there was a battle in World War Two where Americans, Germans and the French all fought on the same side? Have you ever looked at the final days of Nazi Germany and thought things couldn't possibly get any weirder? Well look no further as Joe and Zack storm Castle Itter arguably the strangest battle in history. Taking place in th...

PINT-SIZED HISTORY ARE GOING UNDERGROUND! Have you ever asked yourself: What if the deadliest battles of the First World War weren't fought above ground, but deep beneath it? In this episode of Pint-Sized History, Zack and Joe cover the remarkable story of the tunnellers who fought a secret war beneath the trenches of the Western Front. Armed with little more than bayonets and nerves of steel,...

PINT-SIZED HISTORY USES THE NUCLEAR OPTION! In August 1945, the world changed forever. For the better? That's a question you'll have to ask yourself after listening. In this episode of Pint-Sized History, we dive into the devastating atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the decisions that led to them, the unimaginable destruction they caused, and the lasting impact they still have on...

PINT-SIZED HISTORY USES THE NUCLEAR OPTION! In August 1945, the world changed forever. For the better? That's a question you'll have to ask yourself after listening. In this episode of Pint-Sized History, we dive into the devastating atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the decisions that led to them, the unimaginable destruction they caused, and the lasting impact they still have on...

In this episode of Pint-Sized History, we discuss the life and rule of Saddam Hussein, from his rise through Iraq’s political ranks to his decades-long dictatorship and eventual capture by the US-led coalition during the Iraq War. We break down the key moments that shaped his leadership, including the Iran-Iraq War, the invasion of Kuwait, and the events that led to his downfall. Was Saddam Hussei...

In this episode of Pint-Sized History, we dive into the life and legacy of Saddam Hussein, from his rise through Iraq’s political ranks to his decades-long rule and eventual capture by the US-led coalition. We break down the key moments that shaped his leadership, including the Iran-Iraq War, the invasion of Kuwait, and the events that led to his downfall. Was Saddam Hussein a ruthless dictator, a...

PINT-SIZED HISTORY TOPPLE ROME! Veni, Vidi, Vici or Venimus, vidimus, vicimus in this three-parter on the history of Rome. From the beginnings of the Roman Republic via Romulus and Remus to the Roman Empire and its eventual downfall with everything in between. Think the Punic Wars, Pax Romana, the rise to power of Julius Caesar, the First Triumvirate, the Gallic Wars, the invasion of Britannia, we...

PINT-SIZED HISTORY HAIL CAESAR... EVEN MORE THIS TIME! Veni, Vidi, Vici or Venimus, vidimus, vicimus in this three-parter on the history of Rome. From the beginnings of the Roman Republic via Romulus and Remus to the Roman Empire and its eventual downfall with everything in between. Think the Punic Wars, Pax Romana, the rise to power of Julius Caesar, the First Triumvirate, the Gallic Wars, the in...

PINT-SIZED HISTORY HAIL CAESAR! Veni, Vidi, Vici or Venimus, vidimus, vicimus in this three-parter on the history of Rome. From the beginnings of the Roman Republic via Romulus and Remus to the Roman Empire and its eventual downfall with everything in between. Think the Punic Wars, Pax Romana, the rise to power of Julius Caesar, the First Triumvirate, the Gallic Wars, the invasion of Britannia, we...

PINT-SIZED HISTORY HAS TANKED Do you like Tanks? Do you like learning about World War 2? Do you like a spot of casual beverages while discussing poignant historical takes? Well join Zack and Joe for the Battle of Kursk, the biggest battle in history and the biggest tank battle ever. We're talking T-34s, Tigers, Panzers, Panthers, Elefants, Churchills, Shermans, Valentines - THE LOT! We discuss...

PINT SIZED HISTORY RAVAGE EUROPE The Black Death was a plague that occurred in Europe during the mid 14th century. It’s probably the most famous pandemic that’s ever happened! Joe and Zack walk through the causes, effects and aftermath of the brutal bacterial disaster that killed almost 50 million people, halving the world’s population. Sit back, relax, grab a pint for this easy to listen to histo...

PINT-SIZED HISTORY ASSAULT IWO JIMA! Have you ever wondered why a tiny island became one of the most iconic battles of the Second World War? Have you ever looked at that famous flag-raising photograph and asked yourself what really happened there? Well the boys have got you covered, Joe and Zack talk the Battle of Iwo Jima. The brutal clash between the United States Marine Corps and the Imperial J...

PINT-SIZED HISTORY ARE STORMING THE BEACHES! Have you ever wondered why a tiny volcanic island in the Pacific became one of the most iconic battles of the Second World War? Have you ever looked at that famous flag-raising photograph and asked yourself what really happened there? Well the boys have got you covered, Joe and Zack dig into the Battle of Iwo Jima. The brutal clash between the United St...

PINT-SIZED HISTORY ARE GOING TO THE KREMLIN! Have you ever wondered how Putin got to power? Have you ever found yourself thinking what made him the man he is today? Well look no further as Joe and Zack walk through the life of Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia. From his beginnings in Leningrad, to KGB Director, and then the all-powerful dictator of Russia. The man responsible for bringing Ru...

PINT-SIZED HISTORY UNCOVER THE HORRORS OF THE HOLOCAUST! We're kicking off with a two-parter going through World War Two into the dark heart of the Nazi Party and its sadistic war machine to talk about The Holocaust, or the Shoah. Arguably the lowest humanity has ever sunk, Zack and Joe will be talking about how Germany devised the 'Final Solution to the Jewish Question' which eventual...

The Pint-Sized History podcast is back for Season 4! We're kicking off with a two-parter going through World War Two into the dark heart of the Nazi Party and its sadistic war machine to talk about The Holocaust, or the Shoah. Arguably the lowest humanity has ever sunk, Zack and Joe will be talking about how Germany devised the 'Final Solution to the Jewish Question' which eventually r...

MERRY CHRISTMAS ONE AND ALL, HO HO HO!! In today's special episode, we'll be talking about the Christmas Truce during the First World War in 1914, where soldiers briefly put down their weapons to celebrate the day with their enemies. We'll be discussing how the Christmas Truce happened, what went on during the day, and finding out who won that famous game of football between the German...

🕵️‍♂️PINT-SIZED HISTORY TAKES ON THE CIA🕵️‍♂️ Today, Joe and Zack crack open the strangest, silliest, and craziest stories from the history of the CIA. You might think that some of these stories are too stupid to be true, but that's where you're wrong! From botched assassinations to Cold War mischief, this episode dives headfirst into the shadowy and honestly mental world of this American intellig...

🕵️‍♂️PINT-SIZED HISTORY TAKES ON THE MAFIA🕵️‍♂️ Today, Joe and Zack dive into The Mob, The Mafia, the Cosa Nostra, or for those who don’t speak Italian, “Our Thing.” We’re heading deep into the murky underworld of 20th-century organised crime, tracing how Sicilian immigrants in the 19th century built some of the most ruthless criminal syndicates the world has ever seen. This series zeroes in on th...

🕵️‍♂️PINT-SIZED HISTORY TAKES ON THE MAFIA🕵️‍♂️ Today, Joe and Zack dive into The Mob, The Mafia, the Cosa Nostra, or for those who don’t speak Italian, “Our Thing.” We’re heading deep into the murky underworld of 20th-century organised crime, tracing how Sicilian immigrants in the 19th century built some of the most ruthless criminal syndicates the world has ever seen. This series zeroes in on th...

⚡PINT-SIZED HISTORY TAKES ON ADOLF HITLER AND THE NAZIS AGAIN⚡ From beer halls to blitzkrieg, we talk about how a certain failed Austrian painter captured the imaginations of the disillusioned in Germany, attempted to rebuild a fallen great nation into one of the deadliest regimes in history, and set the Third Reich on a course for conquest. We’re unpacking the chaos of the late 1930s as the Fuh...