A Little History Podcast

Patrick Little
  • 5.0 (5)
  • Comedy
  • Updated Bimonthly

A funny retelling of some of the well known and not well known stories that make up our collective history. Join Ancient History nerd Patrick Little and his various guests for history lesson not quite like any other as they shit talk their way through some of the greatest stories ever told.

  1. Mar 2 ·  Bonus

    Bonus Ep.Two for Two [1] with guest Madi Gervais (Spill the Mead)

    A new segment from A Little History is here!   Two For Two brings four wild stories from any point in history into an easy to listen episode. Patrick’s guest for this first episode is Madi Gervais from Spill the Mead. Join us as Patrick and Madi get stuck into:   The Battle of Halys (Battle of the Eclipse) 585 BCE Minamoto no Tametomo – 1139 AD Akhenaten – 14th Century BCE The Battle of Den Helder 1795   Get in touch if you have any ideas for topics that want us to cover!   You can check out the goings on a Spill the Mead by hitting up: https://linkpop.com/spillthemead

    1h 29m

  2. Feb 15 ·  Bonus

    No Place To Fight A War (Article Read)

    We're proud to announce that Patrick has recorded the article published in the Spring edition of In Command 2025. In "No Time To Fight A War," Patrick discusses the harrowing Kokoda Trail Campaign in the Pacific theatre during 1942. He focuses on the challenges that the Allied and Japanese forces faced in this extreme region of Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬 This is paired with Patrick's experience of hiking this historic track personally back in 2006. Hit up the link and check this article out in In Command's 2025 Spring edition: LINK IN BIO https://www.flipsnack.com/66889EAA9F7/in-command-spring-2025/full-view.html For all other In Command publications visit: https://incommandmag.com

    16 min

  3. 12/31/2025 ·  Bonus

    The 13th Warrior Movie Review

    One extra goody to round out 2025! Patrick had the extreme pleasure of sitting down with Jamie (Jammy History), Madi (Spill The Mead), and TK (For The Love Of History). They took a look at the 1999 action adventure, The 13th Warrior.  The "A Little Love for Jammy & Mead" gang delve into this 90s flop, that deserved a little bit better. Join us for a lot of laughs, and a ton of fun!   And once you're done listening to this (and your love affair with Herger the Joyous), check out our guests' shows via the links below:   The Jammy History Podcast https://thejammyhistorypodcast.buzzsprout.com   Spill the Mead https://linkpop.com/spillthemead   For the Love of History https://www.instagram.com/fortheloveof_historypodcast/?hl=en   https://www.fortheloveofhistorypod.com/about   https://youtube.com/@ForTheLoveofHistorypod   https://open.spotify.com/show/6SjwlXC5e8uvPxXE8siyEZ?si=1f813135bad1471c   https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/for-the-love-of-history-world-history-womens/id1506003489?l=en-US

    1h 40m

  4. 12/10/2025 ·  Bonus

    Napoleon Movie Review

    A Little Cloak & Jammy Movie Review is back! And we're coming for another Ridley Scott flick. This time, the much anticipated 2023 historical bio-pic, Napoleon. Staring Joaquin Phoenix & Vanessa Kirby.  Join us and laugh along as we discuss the good, and bad (there's a fair bit of that), in this missed opportunity of a film.     Oh, and obviously check out Will, Patrick (other Patrick) and Jamie's shows by following the links below:   Cloak & Dagger Podcast https://linktr.ee/cloakanddaggerpodcast   The Jammy History Podcast https://thejammyhistorypodcast.buzzsprout.com

    1h 51m

  5. 09/01/2025

    Ep. 43. The Epic of Mwindo (Part 3)

    The third and final installment of the Epic of Mwindo is here! Join Patrick and Matthew for the Season 2 finale, as we wrap up the increasingly vivid and amazing tale of Mwindo's journey in search of his father. We've got more underworld shenanigans, some whistle-blowing deities, a strangely described pig, and, of course, a 7 headed dragon! All this, and much more, in part 3 of the Epic of Mwindo.      Season 3 is in the works, and it will bring about a bit of a change with the show. Moving away from mythology and folklore, Patrick will be guiding us through the fascinatingly turbulent period following the death of Alexander the Great and the men and women who vied for control of his massive empire. We hope to see you there!       KangaCuffs (available soon)   Visit the website: www.kangacuffs.com Find them on Instagram: @kanga_cuffs email them at: hello@kangacuffs. com   For all A Little History info visit: https://linktr.ee/ALHpodcast   Source: “The Mwindo Epic from the Banyanga” by Daniel Biebuyck   Source is online archive (read for free) [Epic starts pg. 40]  https://archive.org/details/mwindoepicfromba0000unse/page/41/mode/1up?view=theater

    1h 24m

  6. 06/12/2025 ·  Bonus

    Bonus Ep. EXODUS: Talent or Trash? (Exodus: Gods & Kings Movie Review)

    A Little Cloak and Jammy Podcast Quartet is back! The Film in our sights this time? Exodus: Gods & Kings. The 2014 biblical epic directed by Ridley Scott, with Christian Bale and Joel Edgerton in the leading roles. Join Will, Jamie, and both Patricks, as they discuss their likes, dislikes, and general shit talking...With plenty of rage quits from Patrick (ALH).    Be sure to check out Will, Patrick (other Patrick) and Jamie's shows by following the links below:   Cloak & Dagger Podcast https://linktr.ee/cloakanddaggerpodcast   The Jammy History Podcast https://thejammyhistorypodcast.buzzsprout.com

    1h 55m

  7. 06/02/2025

    Ep. 42. The Epic of Mwindo (Part 2)

    We return to Africa for a continuation of The Epic of Mwindo. Join Patrick and Matthew as they take you through the next leg of Mwindo's travels to find his elusive father, Shemwindo. A hilarious game of cat and mouse across the land and, eventually, extending all the way to the underworld. We've got a percussion standoff, nosey sparrow, lightning nukes, a Dan Carlan impression, and plenty of banana beer to get you through the day. All that, and much, much more, in the next installment of The Epic of Mwindo.   KangaCuffs (available soon)   Visit the website: www.kangacuffs.com Find them on Instagram: @kanga_cuffs email them at: hello@kangacuffs. com   For all A Little History info visit: https://linktr.ee/ALHpodcast   Source: “The Mwindo Epic from the Banyanga” by Daniel Biebuyck   Source is online archive (read for free) [Epic starts pg. 40]  https://archive.org/details/mwindoepicfromba0000unse/page/41/mode/1up?view=theater

    1h 11m

  8. 03/06/2025 ·  Bonus

    The Historians Lounge (with host, Gabriel Garcia/ The Wandering Quill/The Wandering Scribe)

    In this bonus episode Patrick sits down with Gabriel Garcia (The Wandering Quill/ The Wandering Scribe), in the Historians Lounge. Patrick had the pleasure of discussing coinage in the early Successor Period and the insight it offers. That juicy time following the premature death of Alexander The Great which left an empire divided.   Check out Gabriel's other content below: The Wandering Scribe youtube www.youtube.com/@talesfromthewanderingscribe The Gathering barnesandnoble.com/w/the-gathering-gabriel-garcia/1143131273?ean=9798369210284 Wandering Scribe podcast anchor.fm/gabriel-garcia26 Instagram instagram.com/arbiter283?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== Author Newsletter linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7097645390824439808 Amyntas: Son of Persia barnesandnoble.com/w/amyntas-gabriel-garcia/1144184764?ean=2940185628577 Michael: Last Angel of Earth barnesandnoble.com/w/michael-gabriel-garcia/1146035877?ean=9798331436162 Bluesky Author Account bsky.app/profile/authorgabegarcia.bsky.social

    1h 1m
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A funny retelling of some of the well known and not well known stories that make up our collective history. Join Ancient History nerd Patrick Little and his various guests for history lesson not quite like any other as they shit talk their way through some of the greatest stories ever told.

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  • Creator
    Patrick Little
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    59
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2020 All rights reserved.
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    A Little History Podcast