Pint-Sized History

Pint-Sized History

The podcast for ALL history enjoyers. For the ultra serious and those who just want to flex facts at the pub. One episode a week of Zack and Joe taking the piss out of the wildest people, events, and circumstances that have shaped our modern world. Fast, fun, and simple, just the way morons like us think history should be. Grab a drink (non-alcoholic if you prefer, we don't judge) and hit play!

  1. 21h ago

    The Strangest Battle in History: Battle of Castle Itter (WW2)

    PINT-SIZED HISTORY DEFEND CASTLE ITTER! Have you ever wondered if there was a battle in World War Two where Americans, Germans and the French all fought on the same side? Have you ever looked at the final days of Nazi Germany and thought things couldn't possibly get any weirder? Well look no further as Joe and Zack storm Castle Itter arguably the strangest battle in history. Taking place in the Austrian Alps in May 1945, this bizarre clash saw US Army troops and anti-SS Wehrmacht soldiers join forces to defend a medieval castle packed with VIP French prisoners against a determined SS assault. In this episode, we'll talk about the unlikely alliance between Captain John "Jack" Lee and Major Josef Gangl, the famous prisoners trapped inside the castle, and how a former tennis star found himself fighting with a machine gun. We'll also find out why this surreal battle became one of the final engagements of the Second World War and why truth really is stranger than fiction. So grab a pint and join us as we tell the story of the most unlikely team-up in military history. 🎵 Shoutout to Bigshortage for our opening jingle. 👍 Don't forget to subscribe, like, review, follow - all of the above!

    43 min

  2. Jun 4

    Beneath No Man's Land: The Underground War of WW1

    PINT-SIZED HISTORY ARE GOING UNDERGROUND! Have you ever asked yourself: What if the deadliest battles of the First World War weren't fought above ground, but deep beneath it? In this episode of Pint-Sized History, Zack and Joe cover the remarkable story of the tunnellers who fought a secret war beneath the trenches of the Western Front. Armed with little more than bayonets and nerves of steel, tunnelling companies of Britain, France, Germany, Canada and Australia dug vast networks beneath enemy lines, laying explosive mines and fighting each other in the darkness. From the race to outsmart rival tunnellers to the devastating mine explosions that reshaped entire battlefields, this forgotten chapter of WW1 reveals a world of danger, ingenuity and extraordinary courage. This episode shines a light on one of the conflict's most extraordinary and overlooked campaigns. 🎵 Shoutout to Bigshortage for our opening jingle. 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more history episodes every week!

    53 min

  3. May 28

    The Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki (Part 2 of 2)

    PINT-SIZED HISTORY USES THE NUCLEAR OPTION! In August 1945, the world changed forever. For the better? That's a question you'll have to ask yourself after listening. In this episode of Pint-Sized History, we dive into the devastating atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the decisions that led to them, the unimaginable destruction they caused, and the lasting impact they still have on the world today. From the final days of World War II to the dawn of the nuclear age, we unpack the political tensions, scientific breakthroughs, and human stories behind one of history’s most controversial moments. Were the bombings necessary to end the war? Could they have been avoided? And how did two bombs reshape global history forever? Grab a drink and join us as we explore the tragedy, debate, and legacy of the bombings that changed humanity forever. ☢️ World War II ☢️ The Manhattan Project ☢️ Hiroshima & Nagasaki ☢️ The Beginning of the Nuclear Age 🎵 Shoutout to Bigshortage for our opening jingle. 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more history episodes every week!

    41 min

  4. May 21

    The Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki (Part 1 of 2)

    PINT-SIZED HISTORY USES THE NUCLEAR OPTION! In August 1945, the world changed forever. For the better? That's a question you'll have to ask yourself after listening. In this episode of Pint-Sized History, we dive into the devastating atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the decisions that led to them, the unimaginable destruction they caused, and the lasting impact they still have on the world today. From the final days of World War II to the dawn of the nuclear age, we unpack the political tensions, scientific breakthroughs, and human stories behind one of history’s most controversial moments. Were the bombings necessary to end the war? Could they have been avoided? And how did two bombs reshape global history forever? Grab a drink and join us as we explore the tragedy, debate, and legacy of the bombings that changed humanity forever. ☢️ World War II ☢️ The Manhattan Project ☢️ Hiroshima & Nagasaki ☢️ The Beginning of the Nuclear Age 🎵 Shoutout to Bigshortage for our opening jingle. 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more history episodes every week!

    41 min

  5. May 14

    Saddam Hussein (Part 2 of 2)

    In this episode of Pint-Sized History, we discuss the life and rule of Saddam Hussein, from his rise through Iraq’s political ranks to his decades-long dictatorship and eventual capture by the US-led coalition during the Iraq War. We break down the key moments that shaped his leadership, including the Iran-Iraq War, the invasion of Kuwait, and the events that led to his downfall. Was Saddam Hussein a ruthless dictator, a strategic political operator, something far more complex or just plain crazy? We explore the history, the myths, and the lasting global impact of his rule in this thrilling two-parter. Perfect for history lovers, students, and anyone curious about Middle Eastern history and world politics. 🎵 Shoutout to Bigshortage for our opening jingle. 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more history episodes every week!

    53 min

  6. May 7

    Saddam Hussein (Part 1 of 2)

    In this episode of Pint-Sized History, we dive into the life and legacy of Saddam Hussein, from his rise through Iraq’s political ranks to his decades-long rule and eventual capture by the US-led coalition. We break down the key moments that shaped his leadership, including the Iran-Iraq War, the invasion of Kuwait, and the events that led to his downfall. Was Saddam Hussein a ruthless dictator, a strategic political operator, something far more complex or just plain crazy? We explore the history, the myths, and the lasting global impact of his rule in this thrilling two-parter. Perfect for history lovers, students, and anyone curious about Middle Eastern history and world politics. 🎵 Shoutout to Bigshortage for our opening jingle. 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more history episodes every week!

    57 min

  7. Apr 30

    The Roman Empire (Part 3 of 3)

    PINT-SIZED HISTORY TOPPLE ROME! Veni, Vidi, Vici or Venimus, vidimus, vicimus in this three-parter on the history of Rome. From the beginnings of the Roman Republic via Romulus and Remus to the Roman Empire and its eventual downfall with everything in between. Think the Punic Wars, Pax Romana, the rise to power of Julius Caesar, the First Triumvirate, the Gallic Wars, the invasion of Britannia, we're covering it all. We're talking Caesar, Hannibal, Scipio Africanus, Cleopatra, Octavian, Marc Anthony ooooooo Now! This is History! 🎵 Shoutout to Bigshortage for our opening jingle. 👍 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, review, follow — all of the above!

    1 hr

  8. Apr 23

    The Roman Empire (Part 2 of 3)

    PINT-SIZED HISTORY HAIL CAESAR... EVEN MORE THIS TIME! Veni, Vidi, Vici or Venimus, vidimus, vicimus in this three-parter on the history of Rome. From the beginnings of the Roman Republic via Romulus and Remus to the Roman Empire and its eventual downfall with everything in between. Think the Punic Wars, Pax Romana, the rise to power of Julius Caesar, the First Triumvirate, the Gallic Wars, the invasion of Britannia, we're covering it all. We're talking Caesar, Hannibal, Scipio Africanus, Cleopatra, Octavian, Marc Anthony ooooooo Now! This is History! 🎵 Shoutout to Bigshortage for our opening jingle. 👍 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, review, follow - all of the above!

    1 hr
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The podcast for ALL history enjoyers. For the ultra serious and those who just want to flex facts at the pub. One episode a week of Zack and Joe taking the piss out of the wildest people, events, and circumstances that have shaped our modern world. Fast, fun, and simple, just the way morons like us think history should be. Grab a drink (non-alcoholic if you prefer, we don't judge) and hit play!

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  • Creator
    Pint-Sized History
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    55
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Pint-Sized History
  • Show Website
    Pint-Sized History

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