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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
Germany
French Revolution
United States
Gambling
Bleeding Kansas
Parenting Practices
Henry Kissinger
Vietnam War
Middle Ages
Victorian Era
Catholic Church
Titanic Thompson

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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Latest Episodes

Kyle Bandujo, host of the "From Phenom to Farm" and "Big Screen Sports" podcasts, joins the show to discuss the illiterate Polish immigrant who President Grover Cleveland paid to take his place in the Civil War after our (then future) Commander in Ch... more

Constance Fisher was a 20th century mother and paranoid schizophrenic who drowned her three children on two separate occasions. You didn't read that wrong. She repeated the same murder on another set of three kids -- killing six in total -- after she... more

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One of the most famous stories of the Old Testament is David's slaying of the Philistine giant Goliath. But, that's not even the most impressive thing David did. After taking down Goliath David, at the behest of King Saul, killed and harvested the fo... more

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Jack Mandaville joins the show to talk about a forgotten terrorist attack on American soil that helped push the US into war.

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Recent Guests

Jesse McGinnis
Fraternity brother who suggested the topic
Episode: The Orphan Who Became A Globetrotting Mining Tycoon And US President
Matthew Cooper
Frequent guest on Softcore History
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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
Courtney Fox
Wife of Rob Fox and a recurring guest on the show
Episode: Boys Have Always Been Boys
Alex Buscemi
Episode: The Dark Magic Of Aleister Crowley
Tiege Dooley-Panko
Author of The Social Media Detox
Episode: Reading Is Bad For Women

Hosts

Rob Fox
Host of Softcore History; long-running co-host known for humorous, improvisational history banter and a knack for linking obscure facts to modern culture.
Dan Regester
Co-host and contributor; brings humorous anchoring, quick riffs, and historical insight, frequently driving the conversational pace.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 2.7k ratings
  • Eric W

    Anyone who complains about the banter probably has a mentor

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Go Birds 1122
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love it

    Will the guys ever do the show from a historical site?

    Will Dan ever pop top?

    Will Rob go one episode without mentioning St. Louis?

    Will they ever stop gabbing?

    …we’ll get to that.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RACH0816
    United Statesa month ago
  • Rambling and uninformed

    I’m confused why these guys are doing a history podcast when they don’t seem to have any background and are simply reading facts with which they are obviously unfamiliar.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JTDenton
    United Statesa month ago
  • Awful

    Listening to an episode and 12 minutes into it and they’re still talking about nothing. Like children. Should change the name of the podcast to Amateur Hour.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Saving Viking
    United Statesa month ago
  • Softcore

    Hot Bob and Delco Dan crush a wide variety of historical topics. Perfect show for the non serious historical fan and the dogs love listening to it during the day.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Black2140
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise the chemistry and banter between Rob and Dan as a defining feature.
Some listeners prefer episodes without guests and highlight the duo's riff-heavy style as the strength of the show.
Many fans enjoy the casual, funny take on obscure historical topics.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Germany Bombed The Statue of Liberty?
Q: What did you learn today?
I learned that the Black Tom sabotage involved a complex network of actors and had a much larger impact on U.S. policy and public opinion than many people realize, including influence on how the U.S. thought about security and international conflicts.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Softcore History

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

A humor-infused history show that pairs two veteran hosts with a rotating roster of guests to explore quirky, overlooked, and sometimes bizarre historical topics. Episodes blend lively banter, pop culture riffs, and approachable storytelling, making history feel like a casual chat among friends rather than a formal lecture. Fans can expect fast-paced riffs, surprising tangents, and a lighthearted take on everything from monarchs and political scheming to sports controversies and cultural memes. The format leans into entertainment as much as education, with a strong emphasis on entertaining anecdotes, witty banter, and a casual, inclusive vibe that appeals to casual history fans and comedy lovers alike. A standout trait is the chemistry betw... more

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

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