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Softcore History

Softcore History
World War I
World War II
Civil War
China
Roman Empire
Salomon August Andrée
Mitsuyasu Maeno
Left-Handedness
Gambling
Bleeding Kansas
Parenting Practices
Henry Kissinger
Vietnam War
Middle Ages
Victorian Era
Catholic Church
Germany
Titanic Thompson
United States
Béla Kiss

A podcast for the casual fan of history. The Wikipedia reader. The kids who grew up with a dad who watched the same 10 hours of World War II specials on The History Channel. Join Dan Regester, Rob Fox, and a weekly guest as they tastefully insert themselves into the past. The only thing we don’t show is our research.

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The capture of Fort Ticonderoga early in the American Revolution was a crucial, if militarily uneventful, victory early in America's fight for independence. The capture cut British Canada off from the 13 colonies and supplied important heavy artiller... more

After the launch of Sputnik, the U.S. needed a response to show they had not fallen behind the Soviets during the Cold War. The Air Force put together a top-secret, very real plan under the name Project A119 to detonate a nuclear bomb on the surface ... more

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The recent release of the UFO Files left out arguably the most exciting human vs. extraterrestrial encounter in American history: when a group of backwoods Kentucky rednecks spent an August night in 1955 fighting off a dozen goblin-like aliens with a... more

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Zhu Houzhao took over the Ming Dynasty at just 14. He was more interested in women, drinking, and pretending to be a soldier than actually running China. He left his royal court in the hands of his eunuch friends as he hung out in his "Leopard Quarte... more

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Recent Guests

Jack Mandaville
Repeating guest and fan favorite
Jacked History
Episode: Europe's Vampire Hysteria
Matthew Cooper
Frequent guest on Softcore History
Softcore History
Episode: The Butcher of Plainfield Ed Gein
Alex Petkas
PhD in Classics
Cost of Glory
Episode: Roman History Expert Answers Our Dumb Questions
Cristina Montemayor
Makeup artist and beauty writer.
Episode: The Manly History Of Makeup
Eli Halperin
Comedian and musician
Episode: Epstein's Lady's Daddy
Uncle Lazer
Comedian and guest on the show
Episode: The Carny Days Of Professional Wrestling
Alex Buscemi
Episode: The Sword Wielding Lunatic Of WWII
Courtney Fox
Wife of Rob Fox and a recurring guest on the show
Episode: Boys Have Always Been Boys
Tiege Dooley-Panko
Author of The Social Media Detox
Episode: Reading Is Bad For Women

Hosts

Dan Regester
Host of Softcore History; co-host with a history-background and a lively, banter-driven delivery.
Rob Fox
Co-host known for sharp history takes and dynamic back-and-forth banter.
Robert Fox
Guest/host with recurring involvement in show as a main participant; offers frequent alternate perspective.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 2.7k ratings
  • If you read this on the pod, put in a good word for me…

    I have a crush on a guy who’s obsessed with this show. I started listening because he’s cute and I wanted him to like me, but kept listening because it’s genuinely entertaining! Great vibes. 5 stars 😂 UPDATE: almost 4 months later and I don’t listen as much. Oops. But still 5 stars because he’s now my boyfriend. Trent is obsessed with yall and I love him so what he loves I love. Great show LOL

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    emmaocie
    United States2 months ago
  • Pop top

    4.9 I’d rate it 5 but Dan keeps talking about popping top but always has an excuse, talk is cheap…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nshep79
    United States2 months ago
  • Don’t cover up for Epstein

    If you’re going to pander with epstein content, don’t dismiss it

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Btobbes
    United States3 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Great podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Osm austin
    United States4 months ago
  • Great Podcast

    Softcore is perfect for both the history nerd and casual. The boys bring great underrated stories to the limelight. Even my wife who is not a history nerd laughs and enjoys the podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WaterSquatch14
    United States5 months ago

Listeners Say

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Casual history nerds will feel at home with the mix of humor and facts.
Chemistry between hosts makes long episodes easy to binge.
Audience appreciates irreverent takes on serious topics; sponsors gain reach with a engaged crowd.
Some listeners wish for tighter storytelling in deep-dive topics.
Lighthearted yet insightful; great for fans who like pop culture references with history.

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#236
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Epstein's Lady's Daddy
Q: You doing anything coming up?
I'm going to the UK for the Fringe Festival in Scotland and then I'm touring all over Europe for September.
Epstein's Lady's Daddy
Q: Where can the people find you?
You can find me at Eli Halperin Comedy on Instagram.
The Dark Magic Of Aleister Crowley
Q: What about you, Bish?
I learned that people back then were really fucking stupid and you can just say that, oh, I'm gonna give you magic powers if you let me rim you.
The Dark Magic Of Aleister Crowley
Q: What did you learn today?
I learned that basically he did a lot to justify his sex addiction.
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Q: Did you ever feel like you were involved in a significant historical event?
Not necessarily as it was happening. It's something I consider more now, especially since we are discussing it on a podcast like this.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Softcore History

What is Softcore History about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A history-focused show blending irreverent banter with accessible analysis, led by two hosts who drive a casual, frat-banter tone through a wide range of historical topics. Episodes mix deep-dive context with humor, pop-culture tangents, and guest appearances, delivering entertaining takes on everything from ancient empires to modern military episodes. Notable strengths include dynamic host chemistry, a willingness to tackle provocative subjects with levity, and a recurring format that blends education with entertainment, making complex histories easy to grasp for a broad audience. The show often weaves in sponsorships and Patreon-driven community interactions, creating opportunities for sponsors to reach engaged, entertainment-minded histo... more

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1. Jack Mandaville
2. Matthew Cooper
3. Alex Petkas
4. Cristina Montemayor
5. Eli Halperin
6. Uncle Lazer
7. Alex Buscemi
8. Courtney Fox

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