
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 296 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ImprovHistoryComedy | |||

The Japanese committed a lot of war crimes in World War II but cannibalism wasn’t one of them, though only because cannibalism wasn’t technically a war crime because no one thought to make a rule against it. Still, Imperial Japanese soldiers practice... more
Michael A. Aquino Jr. was an American military officer, specialist in psychological warfare, Nazi admirer and Satanist priest who started his own religion. This is the story of the Temple of Set.
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Captain Royce Williams will receive the Medal of Honor soon, for a secret he kept for 50 years — that during the Korean War, badly outnumbered and outgunned, he took on and defeated 6 Soviet MiGs by himself despite the fact that the Soviet Union was ... more
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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.
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 😂
Fun way to learn about obscure historical events. Guys are always hilarious and keep things pretty light
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Focusing on a humorous approach to historical events, the content prominently features the intersection of comedy and improv. The hosts tackle a wide range of topics, from peculiar figures in history, like Samuel Whittemore and Peter Francisco, to odd historical practices such as fox tossing and panty raids. Episodes often explore lesser-known stories, utilizing humor and personal anecdotes to build engaging narratives that entertain while providing insightful historical context. This podcast distinguishes itself by blending in-depth historical discussions with light-hearted banter, making complex topics accessible and enjoyable for casual listeners interested in history's quirks and absurdities.
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Softcore History launched 7 years ago and published 296 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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