History on the Rocks

In this FINAL episode of our JFK Assassination series we take a look at the popular theories out there and I give you my own spin on what I believe through the research and evidence I have done.

In this episode we highlight the infamous day of John F. Kennedy's assassination and the odd circumstances surrounding the event. We will also talk about some theories of the amount of gunmen and locations of these snipers.

In this episode we highlight the Berlin Crisis as well as the Cuban Missile Crisis. Our main discussion in this episode, however, is JFK's relationship with Israel. Could a clandestine relationship with an ex-Israeli Prime Minister be responsible for the assassination of JFK?

In this episode we talk about JFK's economic philosophy as well as his fight for civil rights. We also visit a couple of intriguing events that have to do with the CIA and military establishment!

In this episode we take a closer look into some of JFK's handlings in the regions of Africa and Latin America.

In this shorter episode, we set the ground work for our JFK series with the beliefs and values of John F. Kennedy.

Introduction to JFK Series!

In this episode we talk about a rebellion in Japan that targeted the minority Christian population AND the Taiping Rebellion which is one of the deadliest events in human history... which has gotten swept under the rug for centuries.

We have three absurd events in this episode starting with a dead pope put on trial, a beer catastrophe and a makeshift explosive device used by the Continental Army against the British during the American War for Independence.

In this episode we cover the beginning of the fall of Korea and head back to the American War of Independence where we cover the biggest traitor in American history.

In this episode we talk about the rivalry between the British and Spanish empires competing over trade and and African nation defending their Golden Stool from a British governor trying to sit on it.

In this episode we talk about those who bravely stood up against their oppressors, even if the outcome was not as they have wanted!

In this episode we cover two disasters that history has kind of forgotten. The first rattled the town of Halifax, Nova Scotia in Canada and the second had people wondering for decades about possible extraterrestrials in Siberia, Russia! Oh, and you're getting an unedited sample of what we go through to bring you these weekly podcasts! Hope it's fun!

We bring you new Idioms and Phrases in Part 4 of our common phrases series!

In this episode we highlight TWO epic betrayals that changed the course of TWO prominent countries in todays world.

In honor of the 80th anniversary of D Day we will be giving away 5 History on the Rocks Podcast T Shirts this Thursday June 6th! Listen to how you can win!

In this episode we look at some of history that raises eyebrows. Are things exactly what they seem... or are there more rational explanations!

In this episode, a stray dog almost pushes the Greeks and Bulgarians to the brink of war and the US and Canada almost go head to head in war after a pig is slaughtered in an Americans garden. Buckle up for two more ridiculous events that caused conflicts!

In Ridiculous Conflicts, were talking about some of history's most idiotic and baffling conflicts where your enemy might not even be human, or your enemy might end up being, well... your own friends.

We're bringing you a story from 1518 in Strasburg, France where a mysterious plague made people dance day and night... some even dying of exhaustion. But what could be the explanation for this weird phenomenon. Is it supernatural, or something more psychological?

Part three of our common phrases episodes lets THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG on new idioms. You'll HANDS DOWN have a great time as we deliver you a WHITE ELEPHANT of knowledge. So don't get COLD FEET and make sure you don't get CAUGHT RED HANDED missing this episode.

Our exclusive interview with New York Times Best Selling Author of Horse Soldiers, Doug Stanton! We will be talking about his experience writing the book as well as the motivation behind putting this story together.

We finish up the Horse Soldier series with the intense battle at the Qala-I-Jangi fortress. The Taliban have tricked the NA and American's to believe they are surrendering. What follows leaves one American dead and the fate of Afghanistan at risk

In Part three, the American Special Forces fight their way up through the Tiangi Gap on their way to Mazar-al-Sharif!

In part 2 of Horse Soldiers, the special forces team is boots on the ground in Afghanistan. While they face the challenges of a new terrain, they also face the challenge of their new mode of transportation... Horses. There's work to do and they get right into the fight!

Part 1 of this series lays out the groundwork for the Horse Soldiers mission in Afghanistan in response to the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks by Al Qaeda and the Taliban at the command of Osama bin Laden.

Here's a history shot to open up MLB's 2024 season!

Join us for the second round of 10 idioms and their histories!

In this episode, we're bringing you a cultural clash in Northeastern Africa where a very popular structure is less talked about. Who built these pyramids in Sudan and why?

In our debut of History Shots were going to talk about a few interesting facts about the World Wars. LET'S GET READY FOR THE WEEKEND!

History Shots are short BONUS episodes dropping on Fridays!

Ching Shih was just a young Cantonese prostitute who worked her way up the ranks of her brothel. How did this woman become one of the most notorious pirates of the late 1700's? Anne Bonny and Mary Reid have a lot in common. Dive into how they became some of the most brutal women to ever sail the high seas among men. Sip and listen while we dive deep into some little known pirate history.

A little know piece of World War 2 history involves a man who was a master interrogator. Using his manipulation tactics, Hanns Scharff took a drastically different approach than the normal sadist way of Nazi interrogation... He used Kindness.

In this first episode of a three part series we bring you common phrases we use today and their history! These will be spread throughout season 1! Cheers!

Join me for the premiere episode! We are talking about our nations first president and his profitable business making spirits!

You may know George Washington as our first president, a founding father and a great military commander... But heres apart of his life that you probably haven't heard of! Grab your drink and RELAX!

Welcome to the History on the Rocks Podcast! Season 1 launches Thursday, February 22!