Ranked #1
Water Parks: A Brief History
Water Parks: A Brief History
Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the water parks. Today Allegra Frank brings you the twisted history of w... Read more
6 Aug 2018
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51mins
Ranked #2
Neopets: A Brief History
Neopets: A Brief History
Neopets seem to be popping in the news lately, so we thought we'd shift this episode up a little bit in our schedule so ... Read more
23 Apr 2018
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1hr 2mins
Ranked #3
Super Mario Kart: A Brief History
Super Mario Kart: A Brief History
In today's episode we explore our very first video game: Super Mario Kart. Yes, the very first entry in the long-running... Read more
18 Dec 2017
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26mins
Ranked #4
Duke Nukem Forever: A Brief History
Duke Nukem Forever: A Brief History
What happens when a game gets delayed? And delayed? And delayed again? Let Chris Plante tell the sorted tale of Duke Nuk... Read more
5 Feb 2018
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46mins
Ranked #5
Manga: A Brief History
Manga: A Brief History
This week on The History of Fun, Allegra Frank fills us all in on the origins of MANGA and its biggest franchise: Shonen... Read more
30 Jul 2018
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44mins
Ranked #6
Dodgeball (aka Deathball): A Brief History
Dodgeball (aka Deathball): A Brief History
On today's episode, Allegra takes the reigns and walks Russ and Chris through the dangerous origins of the game most kno... Read more
11 Dec 2017
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44mins
Ranked #7
SNICK: A Brief History
SNICK: A Brief History
Alright, it's a Saturday night, it's 1995. What are you gonna do? Well, you're probably going to leave the lights on bec... Read more
13 Aug 2018
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51mins
Ranked #8
Virtual Boy: A Brief History
Virtual Boy: A Brief History
The wackiest (and most disasterous) Nintendo console of all time goes under the microscope! Who's bright idea was it to ... Read more
30 Apr 2018
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48mins
Ranked #9
The World's Fair: A Brief History
The World's Fair: A Brief History
There was once a time where countries would throw these raucous, baller parties just to show off how dope they are. They... Read more
7 May 2018
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51mins
Ranked #10
Happy Meals: A Brief History
Happy Meals: A Brief History
What kid didn't love making a weekly trip to McDonald's for a chance at a transforming shake toy? Today we're looking at... Read more
5 Mar 2018
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51mins
Ranked #11
Karaoke: A Brief History
Karaoke: A Brief History
This week on The History of Fun, Allegra regales us with the origins of Karaoke and the man that made it all happen. Pro... Read more
20 Aug 2018
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50mins
Ranked #12
Beanie Babies: A Brief History
Beanie Babies: A Brief History
In this episode, Allegra Frank explores the skyrocketing highs and the horrifying lows of the Beanie Baby phenomenon of ... Read more
1 Jan 2018
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39mins
Ranked #13
Pokemon Cards: A Brief History
Pokemon Cards: A Brief History
This week we're exploring a very specific part of the Pokemon phenomenon: Pokemon Cards! Where did they come from? Are t... Read more
21 May 2018
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42mins
Ranked #14
Tokyo DisneySea: A Brief History
Tokyo DisneySea: A Brief History
If you've never heard of it before, prepare to be introduced to one of the most incredible and over-the-top theme parks ... Read more
15 Jan 2018
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39mins
Ranked #15
Trampolines: A Brief History
Trampolines: A Brief History
It's fair to say that no toy in the history of the world has caused more carnage than the trampoline. Seems like a perfe... Read more
16 Apr 2018
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45mins
Ranked #16
The Sharper Image: A Brief History
The Sharper Image: A Brief History
While this episode is focused on both Brookstone and The Sharper Image, we all know which one sold full-sized replicas o... Read more
27 Aug 2018
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37mins
Ranked #17
Toys R Us: A Brief History
Toys R Us: A Brief History
Sorry I wasn't able to figure out how to type a backwards R here. Anyway, Chris Plante is back in action, sharing the ep... Read more
2 Apr 2018
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55mins
Ranked #18
GoldenEye 007: A Brief History
GoldenEye 007: A Brief History
This week we explore one of the most well-known shooters of all time: GoldenEye 007 on the N64. Join us as we dig deep i... Read more
8 Jan 2018
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37mins
Ranked #19
LEGO: A Brief History
LEGO: A Brief History
This week we explore the humble origins of the Lego Building Block, thanks to special guest Clayton Ashley! Denmark was ... Read more
12 Mar 2018
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45mins
Ranked #20
Mission Impossible: A Brief History
Mission Impossible: A Brief History
This week we welcome special guest Matt Patches to discuss the history of Mission Impossible, from its origins as a Cold... Read more
20 Jul 2018
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1hr 9mins