The History of Fun
PolygonThe History of Fun explores the hidden backstories behind the things you enjoy. This season, we’re diving into the amazing origins of your favorite holiday traditions. Join Polygon’s Russ Frushtick, Allegra Frank, and Chris Plante each week as they embark on a new quest to uncover these common-yet-mysterious customs. Produced by Polygon and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 51 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Categories | Video GamesLeisureHobbies | ||||
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There is a war. It's been going on for hundreds of years. And there's only one victim: CHRISTMAS. Chris Plante dives deep into The War on Christmas. Where it started, why it started, and out frickin' ridiculous it is.
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Join us for another episode of The History of Fun! This week we're looking into the fascinating origins of the dreidel of Hannukah.
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A brief history of The Yule Lads and The Yule Cat of Iceland.
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A brief history of Black Friday.
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Apple Podcasts4lawm ma-i
United States3 years ago - it isn’t the same without you 😭😭
i’ve been listening to this show since it first started coming out. i still relisten to it all the time, and recommend it to my friends. if i could have one wish in the world, it would be for more episodes. you guys are great!
Apple Podcasts5ajw427United States4 years ago - Born too late to explore the world, and too late to listen to this as it came out.
Love the podcast. found it from a tweet from allegra about the neopets episode. i really wish more would be coming out.
Apple Podcasts5Harles-GUnited States5 years ago - Come back please!
I guess I started listening to this show too late, I really like it. You guys are soooo funny! I hope you guys come back with more episodes 😊
Apple Podcasts5Uzma s.United States5 years ago - Love it
Hope they come back and if they do bring on the the toys
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Apple Podcasts | #237 | United States/Leisure/Hobbies |
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