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Lots of detail and primary sources in this one! We dive deep into accounts in the theater and detail of Lincoln's last moments

What is Booth going to do? We dive into the mind of Booth and his motivations. You may be surprised to see what he wanted!

Canada, Booth's cast, and some numbers that set the table for our story

Political activism is a protected form of speech in the US Constitution. John Wilkes Booth and others like him took it to the extreme in this episode.

Sibling rivalry can often be productive but I'm this case? Maybe not! Let's explore Edwin and John Wilkes Booth in their respective careers as they rise and gain notoriety for acting...just acting.

In this episode, we meet the eccentric patriarch of the Booth family Junius. It's an interesting tale and it provides the necessary context as we kickoff the series.

Who gave us the hair bands? We think we have an idea!

Time for love...it's all ballads!!!

This is a wonderful story of how the world was created according to the Cherokee Nation!

There is so much more to Robert Todd Lincoln than just being the oldest son of Abraham Lincoln.

A lost martyr who has an amazing story from the Revolutionary War! What a story and what a man! There's so much information in this episode you may have to listen twice!

President Garfield may have been one of our great leaders if his term hadn't been cut short.

Think about your love life. Could you handle it "back in the day" instead? Have a listen and see what you think about dating and courtships!

Wanna hear something cool? US History and ghosts on a World War II Aircraft carrier. That's right! Bruce Orr is back too! He's got a book on it and investigations!

America's first horror story teller spent a lot of time in Charleston, SC. His love Annabelle was forbidden and eventually gave us one of best known poems. But...what happened?

You have been to a tailgate, backyard party, or maybe just played at home but where did this game come from? And...what exactly are the rules?

Let's find out why this is the most important race in NASCAR history!

Name one band that exemplifies the hair band era and see how you measure up with ours! We do hair band current events, trivia and terrific banter as always.

Who would you put in your hair band Super Group? We did ours! You will hear hair band current events, trivia, and our super groups. Spray some Aqua Net and enjoy!

Aspen, Colorado was an interesting place in the 1960s and 70s. So interesting that author Hunter S. Thompson ran for sheriff!

When does government involvement go too far?

There's more to him than a fictional poem!

An interesting life and a crazy death, we explore the events of Blackbeard's life.

What is a Ponzi scheme and who have it to us? Listen on and find out.

Tombstone is a terrific movie and this episode sets out to prove just that. This film got it right and so much more!

...and you thought today's political mudslinging was bad? These guys were colleagues, enemies, then friends. Through it all they're two amazing founding fathers.

We know what John Wilkes Booth did, but who was he? This is an exploration of his acting career, family, and the much larger-than-kill-thePrez plan.

People of all ages love this story but is there more to it than meets the eye? Dive in with me on this one. This is a dish of hot political commentary!

Author Bruce Orr joins us on the anniversary of the hanging of John and Lavinia Fisher! He talks about his book, "Six Miles to Charleston." Is Lavinia Fisher really a serial killer?

Big Jack and I breakdown our favorite American holidays. What are yours?

Let's talk about the guys who took down Bonnie and Clyde!

Tonight is a classic game from my classroom days! Play along with Big Jack!

We meet Pope' and listen to our closing credits! It's time to give credit to the ones who help bring the show to you!

The legend of Elmer McCurdy...and I do mean LEGEND! His corpse is more famous than him.

Listen to me insult Big Jack old west style YEEEE HAWWW!!! Also, some facts and numbers behind Old West gunfights!

Big Jack takes the Citizenship Test this week! How did he do?

We break down "Gangs of New York", a brief history of Ice Cream in America, and does Big Jack know where things are? Play the game "Which State"

Big Jack is our first contestant on our first history game. We dig into the history stuff of 1989's "Glory" and the hot dog in America.

We break down how we're going to examine the history in history movies!

We break down season one and preview season two! Check the show for the premier of season two!

Washington vs T. Roosevelt!!!! Who ya got????

Let's get to it, the final four. We're here. All feedback is welcomed! We love it!

We have it down to the elite eight of Presidents. Let your voice be heard! History belongs to all of us.

The Netflix series “The Lost Pirate Kingdom” is a must watch. I’m going to tell you why in my review. Also, we keep talking about Women’s history and salute the suffragettes!

We have four MONSTER matchups in this episode!

We profile Sojourner Truth, do a brief on the Lincoln assassination and talk about two early US history figures

Our second portrait for Women's History Month is Grace Hopper. Check her story out!

We are into round two of the tournament, one of my favorite groups, the Quakers, and a great patriot, Caesar Rodney

Our first honoree for Women's History Month is Sacajawea. She's one of my personal favorites!

We continue our quest to get the best Prez and we talk about the (perhaps) nastiest election in US History. Also, what would you do if you were a chicken about to be hit by a nuclear bomb?

Wrapping up Black History Month with my tribute to Mr. James McCall, Principal of Loris Middle School

Who is the best Negro League player of all time?

We explore what may be the most important July 4th ever and try to answer the question of Reconstruction’s success or failure...guitar stuff too

Who would you put on a Women’s US History Mount Rushmore? My first entrant is here along with Presidents competing for your approval...other stuff too.

Our 4th episode honoring Black History Month

We can’t trust Disney history, Gerda Weissman Klein, and Big Jack’s Fun Facts

A famous debate on how freed blacks should assimilate into American society.

One of the lesser known but certainly important slave uprisings! Great story!

2nd richest President, the “Flail of the Spanish” and more Presidential Bracketology

Henry “Box” Brown is our first honoree. What a great story and I’m excited to bring it to you!

We check out the production team, delve into the first matchups of Presidential Bracketology, and explore the history of Mountain Dew

We dive into the first segment that will last us for awhile. What is "Presidential Bracketology" and how does it work? Will we be the best President of all time? Also, a quick history on MLK Day and why it's important...because it' is!!! Speak up!!! Let your voice be heard!