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HILF: History I'd Like to F**k

Dawn Brodey
Aleister Crowley
Amelia Earhart
Freedom Rides
World War II
Josephine Baker
Civil Rights Movement
Jim Crow Laws
Racism In America
Women In Aviation
Jesse James
Cleopatra
Wrestling
Montreal Screwjob
Podcasting
Boston Massacre
Occultism
Cult Leaders
Conch Republic
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
John Lewis

Host, comedian Dawn Brodey, takes you through the annals of history with a special guest and history subject each episode. From Dillinger to Frankenstein, from The Crusades to Freak Shows - Dawn brings her history degree and unfiltered sense of humor to deliver well-researched deep-dives that strip history naked and serve it up raw.

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Latest Episodes

On a chilly January morning in 1947, officers arrived to what they were told was "a broken mannequin" lying in a field.  They discovered instead, the body of a woman cut completely in half at the waist. She lay naked and drained of blood, her two hal... more

It's July 3rd, 2025 and Dawn can hardly contain herself as she invites the audience at Flappers Comedy Club to fall down the rabbit hole of history along with her, LIVE! She is joined in this HILF-ing by two special guests: comedian Lauren Harding, w... more

If you get into a heated conversation on any subject these days (and who isn’t?) it often ends with someone being called a “F*cking Marxist” or “Capitalist PIG".  Join Dawn and comedian, Mary Gallagher, to find out which one YOU might be... and if it... more

Billy the Kid - like Black Beard and Al Capone - is one of those real historical characters whose life was so colorful and dramatic that the facts sound like fiction.  Dawn is joined by actress and comedian, Kerstin Porter, for a ride with one of the... more

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Recent Guests

Kaycee Conlee
Comedian and co-host of the discussion
Episode: HILF 90 - The Black Dahlia Murder with Kaycee Conlee
Lauren Harding
Comedian
Episode: HILF 89 - George Washington with Ryan Keeley [HILF Public School - RECORDED LIVE]
Mary Gallagher
Actress, comedian, and fellow Wisconsinite
Episode: HILF 88 - Karl Marx VS Adam Smith with Mary Gallagher
Ryan Ripple
Historian and comedian
Episode: HILF 86 - Religion in America with Ryan Ripple
Jason Horton
Comedian and historian, known for his appearances on History Channel.
History Channel
Episode: HILF PUBLIC SCHOOL - Alcatraz and Lizzie Borden [RECORDED LIVE]
Chuey Martinez
LA radio and TV personality, known for his long tenure at Kiss FM.
Kiss FM
Episode: HILF PUBLIC SCHOOL - Alcatraz and Lizzie Borden [RECORDED LIVE]
Lisa Dehner
Dawn's sister
Episode: HILF 85 - The Manson Family Murders, Part Two with Lisa and Ellie Dehner
Ellie Dehner
Dawn's teenage niece
Episode: HILF 85 - The Manson Family Murders, Part Two with Lisa and Ellie Dehner
Molly McAleer
Comedy writer and podcast host, known for her work on Mother May I Sleep With?
Self-employed
Episode: HILF 83 - Rosemary Kennedy with Molly McAleer

Host

Dawn Brodey
Host, comedian and historian; known for her engaging storytelling style that interweaves comedy with historical narratives.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 404 ratings
  • Live shows

    Really love all the content, of course, Dawn! 😍 You’re the best! But really enjoying the live shows you’ve been posting lately. As a public school kid myself, I so look forward to more! Keep up all your wonderful, insightful work, babe!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tpwilt
    United States25 days ago
  • One of my FAV podcasts.

    This podcast is absolutely addicting. I am a history fan, but Dawn is so passionate and funny and interesting, that even my friends who hate history love it when i pull up HILF. thank you Dawn for educating me and making me laugh!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    stephani33393
    United States5 months ago
  • Awesome podcast

    OMG this show is amazing! You don’t have to be a history nerd to like it but if you are you will enjoy it. Dawn Brody is so knowledgeable

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AmyOrtega1974
    United States8 months ago
  • Scary

    Just listened to the horror movie episode. You’ve got to love her energy and excitement, but there wore so many lazy errors in this that were just down to not doing the research or making assumptions about things. There were so many I stopped trying to keep track of them. If history is being written by people this sloppy - that’s scary.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Sheik Yabouti
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • AMAZING

    This is a show that may not make you crack up laughing, but it is one of those shows where you giggle at the joke when you hear it, and then giggle just as much every time you think about the joke DAYS later.

    These jokes have staying power.

    You may not scream laugh, but it’s a laugh that will keep ya for DAYS! Highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Batcomander Jr
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise the host's entertaining storytelling and ability to make history relatable and funny.
Some critiques mention occasional historical inaccuracies but suggest the engaging format often outweighs these issues.
The blend of humor and educational content is appreciated, making it enjoyable for a broad audience.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

HILF 88 - Karl Marx VS Adam Smith with Mary Gallagher
Q: Are you a fucking Marxist or a capitalist pig?
I'm guessing I might lean more Marxist because of my family background, but I also own property in LA, making me somewhat of a capitalist pig.
HILF 85 - The Manson Family Murders, Part Two with Lisa and Ellie Dehner
Q: Do you think you could be susceptible to a cult leader and brainwashing?
The guest believes she has enough clarity to recognize manipulative behavior and states she would question authority figures who express extreme political views.
HILF 84 - The Manson Family Murders with Lisa and Ellie Dehner
Q: What do you generally know or recall about the story of the Manson Family and the Manson Family Murders?
So I can picture the 1960s and cool LA, and probably heard about it in the 80s when I was a teenager, and not believing, not knowing about cults.
HILF 82 - The Lewis & Clark Expedition, Part 2 with Alex Malt
Q: Did they leave stuff at places or do they just have this treasure trove still with them?
They have been bringing the maps and written information with them.
HILF 80 - The King of Spies with Blaine Harden
Q: Can you tell us about the arbitrary bullshit reason that the Korean Peninsula is divided on the 38th parallel?
Nichols came into the Korean Peninsula in 1946, amidst a Civil War that the United States public never paid attention to, and was deeply connected to the division created by external powers.

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1. Kaycee Conlee
2. Lauren Harding
3. Mary Gallagher
4. Ryan Ripple
5. Jason Horton
6. Chuey Martinez
7. Lisa Dehner
8. Ellie Dehner

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