HILF: History I'd Like to F**k Dawn Brodey

Why was Hitler knick-named 'The Carpet Muncher'? Just how many methamphetamines were The Third Reich on? This and more is discussed in detail with historian Michael Trapani who literally wrote the book on how WW2 started... and how we might just be able to prevent making it a trilogy.

The James-Younger Gang, led by infamous outlaw Jesse James, robbed trains and banks across several American states for years. James has been portrayed as a hero, a villain, a misunderstood kid... but he's almost always pretty hot. Dawn is joined by bonafide porn star (and dungeons and dragons nerd) Ryan Keely for a long hard ride into history.

Amelia Earhart rose to fame in the 1920’s as one of the first female pilots, breaking records and hearts around the world. Then, in the midst of yet another adventure, she vanished without a trace. Join Dawn and guest, Fallon Morey, on one of the most amazing and tragic stories from history.

Josephine Baker's story is a jaw-dropping page-turner of intrigue, sex and fame. Hear how an American-born topless dancer finds herself buried a French Hero in the Pantheon of Paris.

The Freedom Rides were a series of interstate bus trips, taken by de-segregation activists in the summer of 1961. Hear the harrowing and inspiring journey of a group of people who dared to sit where they please. Joining Dawn is comedian, Dave Reinitz, whose mother was not only one of Freedom Riders, but she has the mug-shot to prove it.

In 1982 the mayor of Key West declared the the Florida Keys to be an independent nation called The Conch Republic. Although always a tongue-in-cheek proclamation intended to ridicule rather than revolutionize, it proved to be a highly effective "government". Join Dawn and guest, comedian, Forrest Shaw, as they walk the historic trail to Margaritaville and beyond.