Late Night History

Late Night History
Late Night History

The Late Night History podcast is hosted by writer and oral historian Matt Fratus. Join Matt in his quest to uncover history told through the unmatched experiences and unequaled expertise of his world-class guests.

  1. Episode 49: Gavin Fisher (Part 1)

    08/09/2024

    Episode 49: Gavin Fisher (Part 1)

    Tonight’s guest is with my friend Gavin Fisher. Gavin has more than a decade of experience as a US Air Force Pararescueman, or PJ. He has 10+ deployments serving in the Global War on Terror and was famously awarded the Silver Star in the Battle of Ghazni in Afghanistan in 2018. This interview is split into two parts.  Part 1 focuses on Gavin’s journey from becoming one of the top lacrosse athletes in the country to joining the Air Force and graduating from one of the most challenging special operations selection courses in the world. Throughout the episode, we explore interesting traditions associated with selection, such as the Mogadishu Mile, as well as humorous cartoons and skits. Additionally, we delve into the rich history and heritage of PJs, particularly focusing on the legends from Vietnam who helped shape the PJ persona. Part 2 will be all about Gavin’s personal experiences. Late Night History Website! (http://www.latenighthistorypodcast.com) This link is for other podcast platforms: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/late-night-history Ways to support the channel:   Listener Support: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/late-night-history/support  10% Discount Code using MATTFRATUS at HR4K’s store. HR4K is a UK lifestyle brand founded by British SAS veteran, friend, and guest of the show (Episode 7) Ben Garwood. Follow the link here: https://www.hr4k.uk/?ref=MATTFRATUS Join 13K followers of Late Night History on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latenighthistory/

    1h 36m
  2. Episode 48: Ben Thompson

    07/26/2024

    Episode 48: Ben Thompson

    Tonight's guest is Ben Thompson. Ben is an early, early OG of Internet humor writing. He founded the website ⁠Badass of the Week⁠ in 2004, which gained a loyal following of millions of monthly readers. Ben's style of mixing witty pop-culture references, crude humor, and F-bombs with tales of historical heroes made history fun. The style has become so popular that history and humor writers everywhere have replicated it. Yes, even Drunk History, which we get into the controversy covering that ordeal. In addition, Ben has written 10+ books about historical heroes. Today, he is the co-host of the iHeartRadio podcast ⁠Badass of the Week⁠.  Check out ⁠Ben's Store⁠ where you can purchase his books and badass playing cards.  Other guests mentioned in the show: Alex West (⁠Episode 1⁠) Rob Garnett (⁠Episode 2⁠) Ben Garwood (⁠Episode 7⁠) RJ Thomas (⁠Episode 26⁠) Ed Loder (Episode 28) Ways to support the channel:   Late Night History Website — ⁠⁠⁠https://latenighthistorypodcast.com⁠⁠⁠ This link is for other podcast platforms: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/late-night-history⁠⁠⁠ Listener Support: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/late-night-history/support⁠⁠⁠  10% Discount Code using MATTFRATUS at HR4K’s store. HR4K is a UK lifestyle brand founded by British SAS veteran, friend, and guest of the show (Episode 7) Ben Garwood. Follow the link here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.hr4k.uk/?ref=MATTFRATUS⁠⁠⁠ Join 13K followers of Late Night History on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/latenighthistory/

    1h 26m
  3. Episode 47: Kyle Buckett

    07/12/2024

    Episode 47: Kyle Buckett

    Tonight's guest is my good friend and one of my mentors Kyle Buckett. Kyle, or "Buck," as I know him, served a career in the US Navy, most of which was as a Navy SEAL. Buck served with various west coast-based SEAL Teams, including as a plank owner — or founding member — of Special Activities One (now called Special Reconnaissance Team One), a unique intelligence unit that helped bring the SEALs' mission success rate from just 35% to over 96% in a four year period. Episode 47 History Highlights: 1). US Navy before the SEALs and witnessing 9/11 while overseas. 2). BUD/S and class gifts. 3). SEAL Team 1 in Baghdad and helping stabilize Iraq to allow women to vote in the country’s first democratic election. 4). Plank owner of a unique military start-up and intelligence unit. 5). The various mission dynamics of different GWOT deployments to the Philippines and the Middle East.  6). Big picture strategy; plus a story about the cover of Time Magazine’s “What Happens if We Leave Afghanistan” featuring Afghan Bibi Aisha.  7). Village Stability Operations in Afghanistan. 8). Tactical leader of a major clearing operation that ended with divine intervention.  9). Behind-the-scenes insight and history about the military construction project to relocate the west coast-based SEAL Teams from Coronado to Imperial Beach. Other guests referenced throughout the show: Rob Garnett (Episode 2) Annie Ferguson (Episode 4) Rob Newson (Episode 35) Buy Buck's book: Leadership is Overrated Late Night History Website — ⁠https://latenighthistorypodcast.com⁠ This link is for other podcast platforms: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/late-night-history⁠ Ways to support the channel:   Listener Support: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/late-night-history/support⁠  10% Discount Code using MATTFRATUS at HR4K’s store. HR4K is a UK lifestyle brand founded by British SAS veteran, friend, and guest of the show (Episode 7) Ben Garwood. Follow the link here: ⁠https://www.hr4k.uk/?ref=MATTFRATUS⁠ Join 13K followers of Late Night History on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/latenighthistory/

    1h 59m
  4. Episode 46: Dan Cnossen

    07/03/2024

    Episode 46: Dan Cnossen

    It’s an honor to welcome former Navy SEAL officer and Paralympic champion Dan Cnossen to the show. Episode 46 History Highlights: 1). 80th anniversary of D-Day + Matt's experience at the 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor. 2). Unique Naval Academy traditions. 3. Selection to become a US Navy SEAL officer + Mini BUD/S  4). BUD/S Class 242 and the awesome Gladiator helmet class gift. Medal of Honor recipient Ed Byers is a graduate of class 242. 5). Deployments with SEAL Team 1 to the Philippines, Iraq, and Afghanistan. 6). In September 2009, Dan was wounded in action after he stepped on an IED. He lost both of his legs above the knee. Dan tells us about the mission. 7). 3-time Paralympian and 7x Paralympic medalist (2 Gold, 4 Silver, and 1 Bronze). 8). One More Wave, Dan's love for surfing, and what surf therapy means to him. 9). The Mountain Seed Foundation, which empowers US and Ukrainian veterans impacted by war through nature-based activities and community. Late Night History Website — https://latenighthistorypodcast.com This link is for other podcast platforms: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/late-night-history Ways to support the channel:   Listener Support: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/late-night-history/support  10% Discount Code using MATTFRATUS at HR4K’s store. HR4K is a UK lifestyle brand founded by British SAS veteran, friend, and guest of the show (Episode 7) Ben Garwood. Follow the link here: https://www.hr4k.uk/?ref=MATTFRATUS Join 13K followers of Late Night History on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latenighthistory/

    1h 57m
4.9
out of 5
33 Ratings

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The Late Night History podcast is hosted by writer and oral historian Matt Fratus. Join Matt in his quest to uncover history told through the unmatched experiences and unequaled expertise of his world-class guests.

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