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The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds

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Comedy
Benjamin Franklin
Johnstown Flood
Baseball
Henry Hudson
Alcoholism
Bo Gritz
Bill Clinton
Brigham Young
Mormonism
Prohibition
History
Edgar Allan Poe
Gambling
H.L. Hunt
California
Native Americans
Pete Rose
Nellie Bly
South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club

Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds picks a subject from history and examine it

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Recent Guests

Mike Racine
Comedian and guest on this episode
Self
Episode: 190 - The Past Times with Mike Racine
Ben Naddaff Hafrey
Guest author/recorder of Staten Island history (The Staten Island Problem contributor)
Revisionist History
Episode: 749 - Staten Island during the Revolutionary War. A Revisionist History Crossover!
Zach Zucker
Guest, Stamptown founder and performer
Stamptown / Stamptown on Netflix
Episode: 189 - The Past Times with Zach Zucker
Andrea More
Author and historical commentator
Guest on The Past Times
Episode: 188 - The Past Times with Andrea More
Derek Sheen
Guest on episode
Episode: 187 - The Past Times with Derek Sheen
Chloe Radcliffe
Comedian and performer
Self-employed (per comedian/performer)
Episode: 186 - The Past Times with Chloe Radcliffe
Aaron Sutherland
Actor/Comedian, recently featured on Judge Dave
Episode: 185 - The Past Times with Aaron Sutherland
Brooke Van Poppelen
Comedian and guest on The Past Times episode
Episode: 184 - The Past Times with Brooke Van Poppelen
Luke Simmons
Guest on The Past Times segment; runs tech and participates in Q&A
Guest of The Dollop
Episode: 183 - The Past Times with Luke Simmons

Hosts

Dave Anthony
Host of The Dollop; co-host; often leads historical riffs and banter.
Gareth Reynolds
Co-host; provides quick witted banter and improvisational angles.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 34.4k ratings
  • This is a great easy listen so long as you skip through Gary’s antics.

    I especially love all the sports-focused episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Sarahe927
    United States24 days ago
  • I’M THE HIPPO GUY

    Ummm… A few things:

    The Ronald Regan episodes with Patton Oswald.

    The Donald Trump episodes.

    The Smallop Beaver Drop.

    The PG&E episodes made me physically ill, but opened my eyes. As a Northern California native, born and bred, it crystallized my hatred.

    The Ricky Henderson episodes. Outstanding.

    The LA Riots.

    I’ve been listening for a long time. Y’all have made me laugh so hard and have educated me much.

    Say what you will about the politics of the show-it is what it is-the subject... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChillinCali75
    United States24 days ago
  • The absolute best

    I discovered the dollop from Knowledge Fight. I think it is the funniest thing I have ever heard. I don’t normally laugh out loud by I don’t think there has been a single wine where I haven’t been sore from laughing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    steviejoex
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • So many episodes, so good.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    S M
    a month ago
  • funny but…..

    these guys are lib and not afraid to show it…. they hate Trump, hate white people, hate anyone that helped form our country… but if you’re a minority or some other squeaky wheel.. they are all for you. Dave is a good reader… and a bit funny… he has a terrible fake laugh. Gareth is some kind of comic genius… there’s no doubt the guy is funny. Leave your nutty politics out of the show…!!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    FoxxyBikerChic
    United Statesa month ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guest energy often boosted by strong, witty dynamics.
Fans praise the humor and learning balance.
Listeners value sharp jokes amid history lessons.
Consistent format and entertaining storytelling are common positives.
Some critics note political takes can be polarizing.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#33
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#70
Canada/Comedy
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#173
United Kingdom/Comedy
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#168
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#16
Australia/Comedy
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#229
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

749 - Staten Island during the Revolutionary War. A Revisionist History Crossover!
Q: What was the strategic significance of Staten Island during the Revolution?
The island served as a critical supply and staging area for the British, a bustling center for maritime trade with loyalist sympathies, and a symbol of the friction between local loyalties and metropolitan directives, which influenced broader New York politics and war strategy.
190 - The Past Times with Mike Racine
Q: What year does the paper appear to be from based on the editors' guess?
The hosts discuss a playful guessing game, with guesses around the 1920s, ultimately acknowledging the paper is from 1924.
184 - The Past Times with Brooke Van Poppelen
Q: What's your take on the 1900 Detroit story you're hearing about?
The hosts discuss the sensational journalism of the era, noting the lack of forensics and the dramatic, almost comic nature of the headlines, while Brooke weighs in with her reactions.
184 - The Past Times with Brooke Van Poppelen
Q: Brooke, what year do you think this topic is from?
Brooke squares off with a date guess, and Dave confirms the exact year, demonstrating the lighthearted, game-like segment of the show.
176 - The Past Times with Claire Jolliffe
Q: How does Claire describe her upcoming event at the Lyric Hyperion?
She describes a one-woman show with a strong personal narrative, which the hosts promote as a must-see event.

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A long-running comedy-history show that combines light-history education with irreverent banter. Episodes typically spotlight quirky, colorful episodes from American past, mixing archival headlines, court intrigue, and oddball cultural moments with rapid-fire riffs, guest banter, and callbacks to modern pop culture. The format often hinges on two hosts delivering historical context while guests—usually comedians or entertainers—weave in personal anecdotes and improv, creating a lively, No-nonsense history-meets-stand-up vibe. Notable strengths include sharp humor paired with solid historical research, plus frequent game-like bits and sponsor-read inserts that keep the pacing brisk and entertaining.

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Recent guests on The Dollop include:

1. Mike Racine
2. Ben Naddaff Hafrey
3. Zach Zucker
4. Andrea More
5. Derek Sheen
6. Chloe Radcliffe
7. Aaron Sutherland
8. Brooke Van Poppelen

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