Ep. 543 Ricardo Lopez
Let Them Fight: A Comedy History Podcast
Boy have we got a doozy of a weirdo for you for our first episode of the year today, dear listeners. Ricardo Lopez was a dude that just wanted one thing. But he wanted it really, really badly. And he obsessed over it. Then he found out the thing he wanted, that he was never gonna get anyways, wasn't gonna happen (shocker). So he did the only natural thing. I'm not gonna spoil what it is, so you're gonna have to toon in and hear all about the weirdness. Enjoy!
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Ep. 542 Vasily Stalin
Let Them Fight: A Comedy History Podcast
Happy new year, dear listeners! Today we're going evil adjacent to talk about the spawn of Josef Stalin, one of the worst humans to ever exist. His son, Vasily Stalin, isn't nearly as bad, but he is comically inept and his life was a lot of fun to make fun of. Turns out the apple can fall pretty goddamn far from the stupidly mustached tree. Enjoy!
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Ep. 541 James Devereux
Let Them Fight: A Comedy History Podcast
Happy Hanukkah, dear listeners! And I guess Christmas too or whatever. Anyways, we have a fun treat for you today, James Devereux. Who despite having a name like a Confederate general, was a dude who found himself on the right side of history. Starting with being in charge of the defense of a little known island in the Pacific that may or may not have had some impact on the war effort. And he pissed off the Japanese something fierce, which I'm always a fan of. Then he did a couple things after the war. So get ready for the full story, and enjoy!
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Ep. 540 Jack Hinson
Let Them Fight: A Comedy History Podcast
Today we have a truly rare find for you, dear listeners. A Confederate that doesn't suck! Well, completely anyways. You see, Jack Hinson was just a simple man who wanted to run his farm in peace. I mean, sure, maybe his farm was a massive sprawl with slaves...Ok, he still sucked. But anyways, he wasn't allowed to just be a farmer, so he picked up his rifle and started putting notches in the wood. Enjoy!
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Ep. 539 Harry Haft
Let Them Fight: A Comedy History Podcast
Well hello again, dear listeners. I hope you're ready for another nightmarish tale of tragedy from World War 2 era Poland, cuz that's what we're talking about today. Harry Haft was a survivor. And he survived literal hell. But it turns out when you go through those kind of experiences, well, they can have a bit of a lasting effect on you. Just look into those eyes, you can tell. A real rollercoaster of emotions, but definitely a story that needs to be told. Enjoy!
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Ep. 538 William Wallace
Let Them Fight: A Comedy History Podcast
You read that name right, dear listeners. Today we're talking about the big sword swinging, Mel Gibson appearing man himself, William Wallace. The Guardian of Scotland, which also might be the original name for Groundskeeper Willie, is pretty famous thanks to the movie about him. Now you can hear the true story! And all the, "yea that part wasn't true," that comes with it. Enjoy!
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Ep. 537 Mary Edwards Walker
Let Them Fight: A Comedy History Podcast
Hey there again, dear listeners. We're back with another non-scumbag episode today. We're talking about Mary Edwards Walker, a badass broad who managed to accomplish some incredible things in her day. Now, you might notice something missing from her story and don't worry, I address it. Plenty of great moments and quotes to be had in this episode, so enjoy!
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Ep. 536 Willis Augustus Lee
Let Them Fight: A Comedy History Podcast
Now don't let appearances fool you, dear listeners. Willis Augustus Lee may look like a huge nerd, but he was a real hellraiser as a kid and a big ol' swinging dick on the sea as an adult. Dude did a lot of great shit, and when his country needed him to fuck up some Japs on the ocean, well that is exactly what this man did, playing a significant role in a very significant battle in the process. Let the American pride wash over you, even if you're from somewhere else, and enjoy!
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Ep. 535 Rubin "Hurricane" Carter
Let Them Fight: A Comedy History Podcast
We're back with another uplifting tale for you dear listeners! Just kidding. While Rubin "Hurricane" Carter did quite a few bad things in his life, he also did some dope stuff. But none of that matters because his life got shoved pretty far off the rails and out of his control, and it didn't go great. Sometimes the light at the end of the tunnel is just a train about to run your ass over. Or maybe it's a happy ending. Only way to find out is to listen to the episode. Enjoy!
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Ep. 534 Tadeusz Kosciuszko
Let Them Fight: A Comedy History Podcast
Welcome back, dear listeners. Today we're going back to the only Revolution that matters, America's. And we're talking about a badass Polish dude who decided to throw in with our lot. Tadeusz Kosciuszko may have an awful, garbage name, but the man kicked some major ass. And he helped knock dumb English dicks into the dirt, so he's alright in our book. Then he went on to do even more badass shit across Europe, so there's something for people from very country. Except England. You get nothing. Enjoy!
info_outlineToday we're talking about a bad motherfucker from New Zealand. Charles Upham had a solid upbringing and life, then World War 2 were declared and he saw it as his duty to sign up. That's when he became one of the hardest bastards that off-brand Australia has every created. This dude stomped Nazis all over the place and survived a hell of a lot of damage along the way. Enjoy!