Hooked on History
In each episode we will explore funny moments in history as well as what caused certain historical events to occur: from the events that led up to it, to the impact it had on future.
- Update frequency
- every 311 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 8
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Episode #07-Was the Great Depression Avoidable?
In this episode of Hooked on History, we dive deep into the causes of the Great Depression to ask the big question—was it a perfect storm of bad luck, or could it have been prevented? From stock mark…
Episode #07-Was the Great Depression Avoidable?
Was the Great Depression an unstoppable economic disaster—or a crisis we could’ve seen coming? In this episode of Hooked on History, we dive deep into the roaring 1920s, the red flags nobody wanted t…
Episode #06: American Revolution vs French Revolution: Who Did It Better?
Two revolutions. One face-off. In this episode of Hooked on History, CJ compares the American and French Revolutions—unpacking their causes, chaos, key figures, and long-term impact. Which one actual…
Episode #5- Alamo Avengers
In today’s episode we are going to take a look at the Texas War for Independence and the climactic battle that brought the war to a conclusion and created the Republic of Texas. We’ll discuss how the…
Episode #4-Miracle of New Orleans
In today’s episode we are going to take a look at the biggest victory the United States achieved in the War of 1812 as well as the rise of a frontiersman from Tennessee who would go on to become pres…
Episode #3- Most Daring Rescue of WWII
In today's episode we look at the daring rescue operation codenamed, Halyard, in which over 500 downed airmen are airlifted out of Yugoslavia from 1943-1944. We will also take a look at our funny his…
Episode #2-Washington's Secret Six
In today’s episode we are going to take a look at one of the most impactful groups of the Revolutionary War whose actions are just now starting to be revealed as well as share a funny story involving…
Episode #1-Did WW1 Start WW2?
This week we take a look at the question, "Did WW1 start WW2?" We also learn what not to do when you get mad in our funny story of the week.