Pint-Sized History

In this week’s episode of Pint-Sized History podcast , which is our final episode of Season 1, Joe and Zack uncover the untold stories and lasting impact of America’s most infamous social experiment, the 18th Amendment, PROHIBITION ! But this isn’t a normal episode, it’s a drinking game, and let me tell you Joe and Zack are anything but sober by the end. During the episode, Joe and Zack explore th...

Welcome back to Pint-Sized History! In this week’s episode, Joe and Zack venture deep into one of World War One’s most infamous, barbaric and gruesome events: The Battle of the Somme, or the Somme Offensive. Journeying back to 1916, in the midst of WW1, Joe and Zack will explore the tragedy of the event, and the strategies and tactics that defined the Somme - a brutal battle that became a symbol o...

OoooooooOooOoooo and welcome to the chilling Halloween Special of the Pint-Sized History podcast! In this spine-tingling episode, Joe and Zack dive deep into the heart of London in 1888 to explore the horrifying story of Jack the Ripper, the shadowy figure who terrorized Victorian London. Join them as they unravel each of the "'canonical five" and the grisly details of the Ripper's brutal murders,...

Konnichiwa and onegai shimasu, Welcome to episode 6 of Pint-Sized History, the first episode of our Rulers & Leaders sub-series! In this action-packed deep dive, Joe and Zack explore the life and legacy of Oda Nobunaga, one of Japan's three great unifiers, alongside Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu. Join them as they unravel Nobunaga’s meteoric rise during the tumultuous Sengoku Jidai pe...

Skål! In this Berserk episode of Pint-Sized History , Joe and Zack set sail through the legendary Viking Age. Join them as they dive into the Viking conquests – the Siege of Paris, the Viking takeover of England, and their incredible discovery of Iceland, Greenland, and even the New World. We take a detour into the Norse pantheon, where gods like Odin, Thor, Freya, and the mischievous Loki reigned...

In the fourth episode of Pint-Sized History, Joe and Zack take you to the height of Cold War tensions - The Cuban Missile Crisis. They unravel the dramatic 13 days in October 1962 when the world held its breath, as the United States and the Soviet Union teetered on the edge of nuclear conflict, almost bringing the world to a climactic end. From spy planes to high-stakes diplomacy, this episode del...

In this captivating third episode of Pint-Sized History, we shift gears from World War 2 to a more recent conflict with our very special guest, Jonny Holloway. You might recognize Jonny from Series 2 of The Traitors UK , where he appeared alongside one of our co-hosts Zack. Jonny takes Joe and Zack on a powerful journey through his experiences in Afghanistan, where he was deployed in 2014 during t...

Pint-Sized History stays in the 1940s for the 2nd episode as Joe and Zack discuss the bloodiest, and most (arguably) important, battle of World War 2, the Battle of Stalingrad. Zack plays the "expert" today, and Joe the enthusiastic student as they dive into the horrors of the Eastern Front. Uncover the secrets of the last-minute defection by a German border guard, Stalin's lack of b...

The first episode of Pint-Sized History , where history enthusiasts Joe and Zack discuss what happened at D-Day over a couple of refreshing lager beers. In this episode, Joe plays the "expert" and teaches Zack about what happened on one of the most consequential days in military history. You'll find out what the "D" stands for, why you should be wary of people in kilts, and...