Lickety History

Conor Maloney

Lickety History is where the curious go to discover seemingly unreal moments in history. If you slept through history class, hate other boring and drawn out history podcasts or shows, or just want to learn, join our Lickety History cult and learn quickly!

  1. 06/24/2020

    That time Emmett Till was murdered...

    In this episode of Lickety History, Conor Maloney tells the listeners about the story of Emmett Till, who was murdered in the South in 1955 for the sole reason of being black. Sources: pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/till-timeline/

    8 min

  2. 06/04/2020

    That time silent film’s biggest star was caught up in one of the first scandals in Hollywood history

    In today’s episode, David Allan Rohrer takes us back to Hollywood’s silent film era to talk about one of its biggest stars, Fatty Arbuckle. It was one of the first scandals in the history of Tinseltown! Can’t be silent about this!

    13 min

  3. 05/21/2020

    That time the Nightstalker Richard Ramirez terrorized the City of Angels...

    In this episode of Lickety History, Conor Maloney tells the story of Richard Ramirez, the Nightstalker. Ramirez was one of the worst if not, the worst, serial killer in California history. Join us to learn about the killer and how he was eventually caught.

    8 min

  4. 05/20/2020

    That time the three Bronte sisters took the literary world by storm but sadly died before their time

    In today’s episode Conor Maloney tells us the story of the three young and mysterious Bronte sisters who rose to the top of the literary world through their novels but died sadly before middle age.

    9 min

  5. 05/13/2020

    That time JFK, C.S. Lewis and Aldous Huxley all died within mere hours of one another...

    In this episode with Conor Maloney, he details the fateful day of November 22, 1963. Many remember it as the day John F. Kennedy was assassinated but did you know that C.S. Lewis and Aldous Huxley died as well? And within hours of each other? Tune in to find out more about the day of November 22 and learn about the final day of these three legendary men.

    9 min

  6. 05/08/2020

    That time one of America’s greatest jazz musicians struggled with his inner demon...

    In Episode 17 of Lickety History, David Allan Rohrer takes us through the early beginnings and successes of legendary jazz musician, Chet Baker. Come and learn about his wildly unique talent and the dark demons that stalked him throughout his life!

    12 min

  7. 05/06/2020

    That time Mark Twain came to the rescue of President Ulysses S. Grant...

    In Episode 16 of Lickety History, Conor Maloney delves into the time Mark Twain came to the aid of his friend, Ulysses S. Grant. We embark on tale of success, failure and friendship with two of America’s most prized men.

    8 min

  8. 05/01/2020

    That time a poor African-American man from rural Kansas picked up a camera and changed the world...

    In Episode 15 of Lickety History, David Allan Rohrer details the extraordinary life of Gordon Parks. As a famed photographer among many other things, Parks ascended to brilliance from not so humble beginnings. Tune in and discover the life, trials and achievements of the legendary Gordon Parks.

    7 min
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About

Lickety History is where the curious go to discover seemingly unreal moments in history. If you slept through history class, hate other boring and drawn out history podcasts or shows, or just want to learn, join our Lickety History cult and learn quickly!

Information

  • Creator
    Conor Maloney
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Conor Maloney
  • Show Website
    Lickety History