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Half Baked History

Kelsey and Nick

86 episodes

9 months ago

George Washington made quite the name for himself during the American Revolutionary War but it would be what he did after that cemented his legacy. The well known military General and Founding Father ascended to the top seat of American political power and became the first President of the United States. Roll up, light up, and prepare for the birth of a nation in the last episode of this weed fueled podcast!Contact Half Baked History Follow and engage with us on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitte...

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George Washington made quite the name for himself during the American Revolutionary War but it would be what he did after that cemented his legacy. The well known military General and Founding Father ascended to the top seat of American political power and became the first President of the United States. Roll up, light up, and prepare for the birth of a nation in the last episode of this weed fueled podcast!Contact Half Baked History Follow and engage with us on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitte...

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Half Baked History

George Washington - Part 2

George Washington made quite the name for himself during the American Revolutionary War but it would be what he did after that cemented his legacy. The well known military General and Founding Father ascended to the top seat of American political power and became the first President of the United States. Roll up, light up, and prepare for the birth of a nation in the last episode of this weed fueled podcast!Contact Half Baked History Follow and engage with us on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitte...

1 year ago

1 hour 17 minutes

Half Baked History

George Washington - Part 1

Is there a more patriotic figure in American history than George Washington? Known as a man of humble beginnings he very quickly climbed the social ladder and made a name for himself after lighting the match that would start two large scale wars and lead to the birth of a nation. Roll up, light up, and grab your axes; we've got cherry trees to chop down in the latest episode of this weed fueled podcast. Contact Half Baked History Follow and engage with us on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitt...

1 year ago

1 hour 15 minutes

Half Baked History

Bonus Episode - Special Thanks

Hey Nerds we have a quick announcement and some special thanks we wanted to give out in this episode! Stay tuned for our upcoming episode on George Washington coming September 10th! Roll up, light up, and get ready to go to America's start with its Founding Father in another episode of this weed fueled podcast. Contact Half Baked History Follow and engage with us on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter Email us at halfbakedhistorypod@gmail.com - Business inquires only Thanks for listening a...

1 year ago

19 minutes

Half Baked History

Fidel Castro - Leader of the Cuban Revolution

Fidel Castro was a Cuban born revolutionary who managed to overthrow the Cuban Government in the 1950s. Castro introduced sweeping changes to the island including nationalizing many private businesses as well as healthcare. Castro and his new Socialist state of Cuba would eventually be faced with an existential crisis after aligning with the Soviet Union during the Cold War and finding themselves in the middle of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Roll up, light up, and grab some Cuban cigar...

1 year ago

1 hour 7 minutes

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Marie Antoinette - Cake Enthusiast

Marie Antoinette was the Archduchess of Austria who would go on to marry King Louis XVI cementing her status as Queen consort of France. Throughout her reign she practically defined the fashion of the era thanks to her eye catching styles and bottomless coin purse. Her lavish lifestyle was used as a rallying cry for the French Revolution where she would end eventually lose her title and even her head! Roll up, light up, and get ready to eat cake in another episode of this weed fueled pod...

1 year ago

1 hour 31 minutes

Half Baked History

The Assassination of John F. Kennedy

John F. Kennedy was one of the youngest people ever elected as President of the United States. His legacy was cemented by his commitment to NASA, the founding of the Peace Corps, and his fight against Communism. His first and only term as President would be cut short however during a visit to Dallas, Texas where he would ultimately be assassinated. Join us as we dive into the events of that ill-fated day and explore some of the theories as to what really happened to JFK. Roll up, light up, an...

1 year ago

1 hour 18 minutes

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The Battle of Gettysburg

The Battle of Gettysburg was a pivotal moment during the American Civil War. At the time of the battle, the Union and Confederate armies were rife with leadership issues and missed opportunities. The eventual Union victory would be a turning point in the war even if at the time it was difficult to believe the war would continue for two more years. Roll up, light up, and load your cannons in another episode of this weed fueled podcast. Contact Half Baked History Follow and engage with us...

1 year ago

1 hour 31 minutes

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Kent State Massacre

Protests are part of America's foundation but sometimes they end in tragedy like at Kent State University. In 1970, the United States National Guard killed and injured multiple college students at Kent State University in Ohio. Students were protesting the Vietnam War and America's invasion of Cambodia. Roll up, light up, and prepare to stand up for what you believe in another episode of this weed fueled podcast. Contact Half Baked History Follow and engage with us on Instagram, Ti...

1 year ago

54 minutes

Half Baked History

Roe v. Wade & The History of Abortion in America

Roe v. Wade was one of the most famous Supreme Court Cases in the United States. This monumental ruling would shape how America handled abortions for decades, until its eventual overturning in June of 2022. But before Roe v Wade, what was abortion like in the United States? And where are we now? Roll up, light up, and fight for the right to choose in another episode of this weed fueled podcast. Contact Half Baked History Follow and engage with us on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter Email...

1 year ago

1 hour 9 minutes

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The Alamo - Remember It!

The Alamo was an integral stronghold during the Texas Revolution and a stepping stone for Texas achieving independence from Mexico. Defended by the likes of Jim Bowie, Davy Crockett, and William B. Travis, the Alamo was a last stand for nearly 200 men against Mexican forces. Their sacrifice turned into a rallying cry which helped push the Texas Revolution across the finish line. Roll up, light up, and get ready to defend the Alamo in another episode of this weed fueled podcast.Contact Ha...

1 year ago

1 hour 1 minute

Half Baked History

Leonardo da Vinci - The Renaissance Man

Leonardo da Vinci is probably best known for his paintings the Mona Lisa and the Last Supper. But did you know he was also an inventor and mathematical genius? Inside the pages of da Vinci's famous notebooks lied much of our early knowledge about the human body and many of his engineering feats were hundreds of years before their time. Roll up, light up, and grab your art supplies for another episode of this weed fueled podcast. Contact Half Baked History Follow and engage with us on In...

1 year ago

59 minutes

Half Baked History

Sacagawea - The Key to the Lewis and Clark Expedition

Sacagawea was an integral part of the Lewis and Clark Expedition which explored the United States' newly acquired land thanks to the Louisiana Purchase. Without the guidance and translation Sacagwea provided, one could argue the journey might never have succeeded. Roll up, light up, and prepare to explore new lands in another episode of this weed fueled podcast!Contact Half Baked History Follow and engage with us on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter Email us at halfbakedhistorypod@gmail.com - ...

1 year ago

54 minutes

Half Baked History

Sojourner Truth - "Ain't I A Woman"

Sojourner Truth may have been born into slavery, but after escaping she continued on a path that would shape the rest of her life. Sojourner was one of the most well known abolitionists of her time culminating with her famous speech, "Aint I A Woman?". She dedicated herself to activism for African-American rights, and was the first black woman to win a court case against a white man and slave owner in America. Roll up, light up, and stand up for equality in another episode of this weed fueled...

1 year ago

45 minutes

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Jackie Robinson - American Baseball Legend

Though considered "America's National Pastime", it took baseball over 100 years to be inclusive for all Americans. Jackie Robinson was the first man to break the "color line" that separated black and white players from playing on the same teams during the Jim Crow era. Through his incredible athletic abilities, determination, and resolve, Jackie Robinson helped to break down barriers not only in the MLB but in society as well. Roll up, light up, and get ready for a home run in another new epi...

1 year ago

53 minutes

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Malcolm X was an American Muslim minister and human rights activist during the Civil Rights Movement who was surrounded by controversy. A polarizing figure in American history, even Malcom X’s death is shrouded in mystery. After overcoming adversity in young adulthood he was quickly swept up in being a national leader at odds with his contemporaries and even ended up under FBI surveillance. Roll up, light up, and get ready to be wooed by the sexiest civil rights leader in another new episode ...

1 year ago

57 minutes

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Albert Einstein - The Celebrity Genius

Albert Einstein is arguably the most famous genius of all time, if not the 20th century. The renowned physicist set the table for modern physics with his discoveries as a young man. But the Nobel Prize winning genius didn't just challenge our world view, he also managed to escape Nazi controlled Germany and was (perhaps surprisingly) quite the ladies man. Roll up, light up, and prepare to discuss matter and energy in another episode of this weed fueled podcast. Contact Half Baked History...

1 year ago

1 hour

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Xerxes and the 300 Spartans

Xerxes I had the largest empire in the world but he had a thirst for expansion. The Achaemenid Empire, also known as the Persian Empire, controlled most of the Middle East by the year 480 BCE. But Xerxes was determined to spread into Ancient Greece which led him to the Battle of Thermopylae where he faced off against King Leonidas and his 300 Spartan soldiers. Roll up, light up, and grab your javelins for another episode of this weed fueled podcast. Contact Half Baked History Follow and...

1 year ago

59 minutes

Half Baked History

The History of Christmas

Gather around the fire and stockings as we tell you the long history of the Christmas season! Christmas has gone through many rebrands, from its pagan origins before the birth of Christ to the modern image of Santa Claus. Learn about the traditions of this holiday with its Christmas Trees and gift givings, and tune in as we discuss some of the iconography like the classic Coca-Cola Santa. Roll up, light up, and get into the holly jolly spirit for another episode of this weed fueled podcast.Co...

1 year ago

58 minutes

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Mozart the Musical Genius

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a skilled composer who rode his talents into the upper crust of society in the 1700s. From the young age of four Mozart was a known musical genius and it wasn’t long before his talents were known throughout Europe. The young star shined bright during the classical period, but the crash and burn for the prodigy was just as fast. Roll up, light up, and head to the opera house for another episode of this weed fueled podcast.Contact Half Baked History Follow and engag...

1 year ago

1 hour

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Mother Teresa - Saint or Sinner?

Mother Teresa became a household name thanks to her humanitarian efforts among the poor of India. Her missionary work spread across the world and made her one of the most famous figures in the history of Catholicism. But criticisms of the famous nun have raised questions about this Saint's legacy. Roll up, light up, and say your prayers for another episode of this weed fueled podcast.Contact Half Baked History Follow and engage with us on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter Email us at halfbaked...

1 year ago

52 minutes