In which Matt tells the story of Roy Disney, brother of Walt Disney and talented businessman who quietly but skillfully helped build a multimedia empire, Phil questions people who take the same vacation every year, and we reminisce about our favorite chil

In which Phil tells the story of Mary Fields, a former slave who became a town-celebrity, Matt ponders Leonardo DiCaprio's hypothetical child, and we discuss our interpretation of the American Dream. You can donate or become a member of History's B-Side

In which Matt tells the story of Ignaz Semmelweiss, the doctor of obstetrics who discovered the life-saving benefit of handwashing, Phil recalls the medical marvel that was bloodletting by leeches, and we learn some really gross hygiene statistics. You

In which Phil tells the story of Mariya Oktyabrskaya, the Soviet woman who purchased a tank to take revenge on the Nazis, Matt compares our B-Sider to Captain America, and we recall times when we faced the wrath of scorned women. You can donate or become

In which Matt tells the story of Maurice Willows, who spearheaded relief efforts following the Tulsa Race Riots of 1921, Phil gives his take on rumors, gossip, and the spread of (mis)information, and we both learn about one of the most destructive and vio

In which Phil tells the story of John Frederick Parker, the sockdologizing failure of Presidential security, Matt speculates on a Super Bowl national emergency, and we talk about drinking at work while drinking and working on our podcast. You can donate

In which Matt tells the story of the Champenois’ resistance to Nazi occupation, Phil marvels at the beauty of the German language, and we both pop corks and get tipsy on Champagne. You can donate or become a member of History's B-Side here: https://buyme

In which Phil tells the story of Ay, the top advisor (and decision maker) behind Tutankhamun's rule, Matt compares the tradition of marrying-for-power to modern-day Tinder, and we try to keep straight all of the Ancient Egyptian names and family relations

In which Matt tells the story of Ona Judge, the enslaved woman who escaped George and Martha Washington, Phil explains why thorough historical research should make you angry, and we consider the status of the Founding Fathers as national heroes. You can