HTDS is a bi-weekly podcast, delivering a legit, seriously researched, hard-hitting survey of American history through entertaining stories. To keep up with... more
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“There is a million dollars here for the asking!” This is the story of Christmas in the 1920s. Yeah, the whole decade—why... more
“A wise man never sells out at the first sign of trouble. That’s for the pikers.” This is the story of... more
Our last few episodes have reveled in stories of the popularization of movies, music and sports during the Roaring 1920s.... more
In the recent Halloween episode #168 of History That Doesn’t Suck, we uncovered the undead story of the 1922 classic vampire... more
“His Lordship from Transylvania would like to purchase a nice house in our small town . . . it will... more
“We have a basket and a ball, and it seems to me that would be a good name for it.” This... more
As a follow up to episode 165 America’s Favorite Pastime: Baseball, we’re proud to share an interview with Bob Kendrick,... more
"As I hit the ball, every muscle in my system, every sense I had, told me that I had never... more
“Harlem is the queen of the black belts, drawing Aframericans together in a vast humming hive . . . from... more
“Miller, Lyles, and I were standing near the exit door . . . Blake stuck out there in front, leading... more