Hoax!
iHeartPodcastsWhy do so many people believe things that aren’t true? In an era when claims of “fake news” come as natural as breathing, and social media allows lies to spread and multiply like viruses, the question feels more relevant than ever. From the teenage girls who convinced Sir Arthur Conan Doyle that fairies were real in the 19th century to “Balloon boy” in 2009, Hoax! will explore the most audacious a... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 19 | Founded | 8 months ago |
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This episode of Hoax is no fun at all. April Fool's! For our (almost) April 1 episode, we explore the holiday's origins and some of the best pranks of the 20th and 21st centuries: Google's various exploits (Pokemon Go!), that time the BBC produced a ... more
Stockmarkets are now battlefields. An aide-de-camp arrived in Dover with the startling, thrilling news that Napoleon had been killed, and the British stock market behaved accordingly. The problem was, Napoleon wasn't dead.
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Napoleon Is Dead... more
Messages from extraterrestrial visitors? Evidence of strange atmospheric conditions? No one knows where crop circles come from or what they mean. Except, we do know, but for believers, that's the start, not the end, of the story. The history of crop ... more
P.T. Barnum is famous to movie-going audiences as the charming 'Greatest Showman,' but the reality was far more complicated, and much darker. P.T. Barnum's very first foray into showbusiness was purchasing an enslaved woman named Joice Heth, whom he ... more
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Too haphazard and ignoring the context when convenient.
Also judging old hoaxes with current cultural understanding makes it only relevant to one specific moment in time
Podcast Addict15 days agoOleg- Fun History with Educated, Funny Women!!
Really fun way to look at history! I love the energy between Dana and Lizzie and they choose interesting topics. I like that they share their opinions, I think it adds to the show! I think if people can’t listen to someone with different ideas that’s sad they’re missing out. 💕
Apple Podcasts5cayliehaus
United States10 days ago It's a well-informed and semi-formal conversation podcast on a lot of interesting topics. The episodes get better as they go along (like with most podcasts), and the presentation is a lot better than most interesting-history-blurb-of-the-week style podcasts. They cover interesting stories that I haven't heard about, which is nice because I am really tired of hearing the same ground being covered on other podcasts. They also bring in very interesting perspectives and insights. Recommended.
Podcast Addict525 days agoRobertFischer- Irritating
Sounds mean but the book report vibe came through a lot, and their inside jokes/banter fell flat.
Apple Podcasts2123//--::United Statesa month ago - Lizzie is grating and this isn’t a politics pod
Maybe leave the political commentary to the professionals. Lizzie must have been a very rich SF kid to have never seen drugs in the street in the city. I don’t appreciate how she says ‘conservatives think San Francisco has a lot of drugs’ when literally all you have to do is get off the Bart at City Center in the evening to see it everywhere, also a family member died of a fentanyl overdose in San Francisco - so what do conservatives have to do with that? I also don’t appreciate the swearing sin... more
Apple Podcasts2love it a lot !!!!!United Statesa month ago
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Apple Podcasts | #146 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #171 |  United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #183 |  Canada/History |
Apple Podcasts | #215 |  Australia/History |
Apple Podcasts | #139 |  United Arab Emirates/History |
Apple Podcasts | #174 |  Philippines/History |
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What is Hoax! about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A history-focused series that unpacks famous hoaxes, pranks, and misinformation through entertaining storytelling, sharp humor, and critical analysis. Episodes cover a wide range of topics from 19th-century cons to modern media hoaxes, exploring why people believe extraordinary claims and how deception propagates. The duo's dynamic pairing—witty banter, meticulous research, and a willingness to challenge received narratives—creates a distinctive voice that blends cultural critique with historical storytelling. The show stands out for its in-depth look at the mechanics of deception, while keeping things accessible and engaging for listeners who enjoy smart, narrative-driven history.
Listeners might especially appreciate the thoughtful treat... more
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Hoax! launched 8 months ago and published 19 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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