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Hello everyone, My name is Lucas and my co-host Jake and I hope to provide you with a unique look at the stories and people that you thought you knew. Each week, we tackle a new historical figure and we examine the popular opinions surrounding that figure and we analyze whether those opinions are fair and historically accurate. Amongst, all of the historical analysis is a good deal of silliness and it is not unusual for the podcast to get a little off track at times. Overall, we hope to provide you with a nice blend of silliness and relevant historical discussion. We hope you enjoy our podcast!

Lucas Jagodzinski


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    Printing Press Madness- Episode 1- Wausau Pilot- 11/10/1921

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 82:53


    Hacked History is back with new episodes spewed directly into your podcast feeds. The re-launch episode is a new take on an episode from us. Introducing: Printing Press Madness. Every other week, we tackle a historical newspaper from American History. We read and react live as we interpret the good, the bad and the ugly and share some laughs along the way. The opposite weeks will be our traditional research-based episodes. This week's podcast covers an edition of the Wausau Pilot from Wausau, WI. It is November 1921 and the first world war has just ended. Want to see what was going on in Central Wisconsin? Have a listen, won't you?Newspaper info:Wausau Pilot, November 10, 1921https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85040749/1921-11-10/ed-1/seq-2/ New Theme Music:Mr. MischiefMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/mr-mischiefLicense code: K4QEI4BPMSUQIWRY

    The Space Race Part 2- Russian Shipbuilders and the First Satellite in Space

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 69:45


    What do Russian shipbuilders have to do with the first Satellite in space? What do cosmic rays and magnetic fields have to do with Soviet Pride? Tune into part two of the space race where we head Back To The USSR.Into/Out Music:"Let it All Hang Down" by Beyond MarsCheck out their new album! Available everywhere on Earth Day 2022!We do not own the rights to this music.Podcast Artwork:Podcast Logo by Emily BinleyPodcast:Copyright; 2022; Hacked History Podcast; Lucas Jagodzinski.

    The Space Race Part 1- Project Paperclip and Nazi Amnesia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2022 115:40


    We begin our multi-part deep dive into the United State's space program from the beginning. It's a beginning that takes us back to the mid-1940s and the end of World War II. What do former Nazi scientists have to do with the innovations of the space race? Find out on this episode of Hacked History. Into/Out Music: "Let it All Hang Down" by Beyond Mars Check out their new album! Available everywhere on Earth Day 2022! We do not own the rights to this music. Podcast Artwork: Podcast Logo by Emily Binley Podcast: Copyright; 2022; Hacked History Podcast; Lucas Jagodzinski.

    Homework Time Machine Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 54:41


    Jake and I take a look back at old projects and papers from year's past in this new and intriguing sub-series to the podcast. Will we rip our hair out or will we be pleasantly surprised with our work? Take a trip back in time with us to the 2010's as we inhabit the minds of our younger selves. Into/Out Music: "Let it All Hang Down" by Beyond Mars Check out their new album! Available everywhere on Earth Day 2022! We do not own the rights to this music. Podcast Artwork: Podcast Logo by Emily Binley Podcast: Copyright; 2022; Hacked History Podcast; Lucas Jagodzinski.

    The End of the K129 Submarine Saga

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 67:01


    In this episode we cover the end of the K129 submarine saga and discuss the implications of the saga on politics and the country as a whole. Into/Out Music: "Let it All Hang Down" by Beyond Mars Check out their new album! Available everywhere on Earth Day 2022! We do not own the rights to this music. Podcast Artwork: Podcast Logo by Emily Binley Podcast: Copyright; 2022; Hacked History Podcast; Lucas Jagodzinski.

    The Dawn of Disaster in the Air: The British Airship Race

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 52:14


    This week, we take a look at one of the biggest airship disasters to ever happen. We talk about what lead to the greatest British airship disaster on record. #airship #R101 #britishhistory #hackedhistory #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #hacked Into/Out Music: "Let it All Hang Down" by Beyond Mars Check out their new album! Available everywhere on Earth Day 2022! We do not own the rights to this music. Podcast Artwork: Podcast Logo by Emily Binley Podcast: Copyright; 2022; Hacked History Podcast; Lucas Jagodzinski.

    Historical Creepypasta #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 63:30


    Join us as we read some Historical Short Stories and ramblings. Is it real? Probably not. Is it wildly entertaining, absolutely. Into/Out Music: "Let it All Hang Down" by Beyond Mars Check out their new album! Available everywhere on Earth Day 2022! We do not own the rights to this music. Podcast Artwork: Podcast Logo by Emily Binley Podcast: Copyright; 2022; Hacked History Podcast; Lucas Jagodzinski.

    Soviet Submarines and American Anxiety Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 79:16


    Join us as we theorize what sunk the sub? Was it Nazi lasers? No. Was it a rogue group of soldiers trying to start world war III? Probably not. Into/Out Music: "Last Energy For The Day" by Loyalty Freak Music We do not own the rights to this music. Podcast Artwork: Podcast Logo by Emily Binley Copyright; 2022; Hacked History Podcast; Lucas Jagodzinski.

    Hacked History Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 0:55


    Check out our brand new promo trailer. Catch new episodes weekly!

    Soviet Submarines and American Anxiety Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 52:24


    Join us as we head back to the sea and journey back to the middle of the Cold War for another nautical tale. What happens when the Soviets loose a submarine off the coast of California in the middle of the Red Scare? Mutual assured anxiety. Into/Out Music: "Last Energy For The Day" by Loyalty Freak Music We do not own the rights to this music. Podcast Artwork: Podcast Logo by Emily Binley Copyright; 2022; Hacked History Podcast; Lucas Jagodzinski.

    Lobotomies Deep Dive (Feat. Jack El-Hai)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2022 59:34


    In this episode, we take a deep dive with a medical historian on the history of lobotomies and expand some of the knowledge we have provided in past episodes. For more information on this topic on many others, please see our guest's website at http://el-hai.com/. Into/Out Music: "Last Energy For The Day" by Loyalty Freak Music We do not own the rights to this music. Podcast Artwork: Podcast Logo by Emily Binley Copyright; 2022; Hacked History Podcast; Lucas Jagodzinski.

    Bonnie and Clyde: Truth and Lies (Feat. Audrey from Your Worst Nightmare TCP)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2022 125:46


    It's quite possibly the most popular and most romanticized star-crossed lovers story to exist. And to a point, it's entirely real. We brought in some expert true crime analysis for this one. Join Jake, Lucas and Audrey from Your Worst Nightmare TCP, as we discuss the lies and the truth behind the story of Bonnie and Clyde. Listen to Audrey on Your Worst Nightmare True Crime and Paranormal Podcast anywhere you find your favorite podcasts. https://audioboom.com/channels/5055843 Into/Out Music: "Last Energy For The Day" by Loyalty Freak Music We do not own the rights to this music. Podcast Artwork: Podcast Logo by Emily Binley Copyright; 2022; Hacked History Podcast; Lucas Jagodzinski.

    Proper Propaganda- Lysenko and the Fake Biology in Soviet Russia

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 68:23


    Come one come all, to see the man who can turn barely into wheat. Or was it wheat into barely. Can he even do this? Barely? Take a trip with us to Soviet Russia where we talk about some state sponsored fake biology. A continuation of the proper propaganda series. Into/Out Music: "Last Energy For The Day" by Loyalty Freak Music We do not own the rights to this music. Podcast Artwork: Podcast Logo by Emily Binley Copyright; 2022; Hacked History Podcast; Lucas Jagodzinski.

    The Franklin Arctic Expedition (Feat. Parker Johnson)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 48:20


    In this episode we hop in the way back machine to talk about some white men who tried to discover the world and instead discovered mostly starvation and frigid temperatures. Just how cold were these temperatures? Was their cannibalism? Should I eat dinner while listening to this? Their is only one way to find out. Into/Out Music: "Last Energy For The Day" by Loyalty Freak Music We do not own the rights to this music. Podcast Artwork: Podcast Logo by Emily Binley Copyright; 2022; Hacked History Podcast; Lucas Jagodzinski.

    The Cod War Part 2- Too Close for Comfort

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2022 67:18


    Part 2 of the Cod War resumes with ships and countries getting a little to close for comfort. Patch up those holes in the ship's hull and head back out on the water, because Iceland and England aren't done changing the treaty rights. Into/Out Music: "Last Energy For The Day" by Loyalty Freak Music We do not own the rights to this music. Podcast Artwork: Podcast Logo by Emily Binley Copyright; 2022; Hacked History Podcast; Lucas Jagodzinski.

    The Cod War Part 1- This Sea is my Sea

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 55:34


    In this episode, we discuss what fishing rights have to do with passive aggressive warfare. We discuss why we hate each other and what that might mean in regards to the Cod War. Check out part 2 of the Cod War coming to your feeds soon! Into/Out Music: "Last Energy For The Day" by Loyalty Freak Music We do not own the rights to this music. Podcast Artwork: Podcast Logo by Emily Binley Copyright; 2022; Hacked History Podcast; Lucas Jagodzinski.

    Proper Propaganda- What is Propaganda?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2022 57:19


    In this episode we give you the inner secrets of mind control. Be nice.

    Medical "Marvels"- Corpse Medicine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 83:32


    Yeah you read that right. We are going to be talking about corpses and medicine. I would recommend eating at another time. We promise this is interesting and at times funny.

    Christmas Special 2021- Krampus Comes Far From Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 65:37


    In this special, we take a break from the stitches and tape of our recent medical topics and head into the world of magic that is Christmas demons. We focus on Austro-German Christmas demons and focus on Krampus and a few others.

    Medical "Marvels"- Rosemary Kennedy and her Lobotomy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 84:44


    In this episode, we examine Rosemary Kennedy's life and upbringing and discuss the circumstances that led to her lobotomy and contributed to her isolated lifestyle.

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    Medical "Marvels" - Lobotomies

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 75:59


    We're back with some real head scratching content! We dive deep into the history of lobotomies. So grab your ice pick and dig into some fresh content!

    Lit Literature- The Yellow Wallpaper

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2021 53:27


    We are back with some spooky historical tales for the month of October. Our first tale asks the question, which is scarier: a 20th century husband or yellow wallpaper?

    Lit Literature- Your Eternal Damnation Knows No Slumber

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2021 77:13


    Join us as we sort of read 2 famous essays from American literature. One that compares people to furniture and the other that uses eternal damnation as a metaphor for life itself.

    Summer of Music- Miles Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 78:27


    Join us as we begin the long awaited, but not forgotten summer of music. Episode 1 of Season 6 is all about jazz legend Miles Davis!

    Trailer- The Summer of Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2021 2:03


    Here is a preview of our Summer of Music Series. We will be covering all things jazz and rock and roll and all the in between! Into/Out Music: "Last Energy For The Day" by Loyalty Freak Music We do not own the rights to this music. Logo: Created by Emily Binley

    Baby It's the Cold War Outside- The Bay of Pigs Part 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2021 81:18


    In the second to last episode of this series, we cover the final build up to the Bay of Pigs Invasion. We tackle the process of magma mountain training and we discuss just how this could possibly get any stupider. Into/Out Music: "Last Energy For The Day" by Loyalty Freak Music We do not own the rights to this music. Logo: Created by Emily Binley

    Baby It's the Cold War Outside- The Bay of Pigs Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 58:01


    Did James Bond author Ian Fleming indirectly and directly infiltrate the CIA? Did the CIA try to replicate scenes from a James Bond novel? This and more in the newest episode in our Bay of Pigs series. Into/Out Music: "Last Energy For The Day" by Loyalty Freak Music We do not own the rights to this music.

    Baby It's the Cold War Outside- The Bay of Pigs Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 52:07


    In this episode, we discuss the amazing life of the incredible, the mysterious and the magnificent, Doctor Vacuum himself Richard Bissell and his involvement in spearheading the lead up to The Bay of Pigs invasion. Into/Out Music: "Last Energy For The Day" by Loyalty Freak Music We do not own the rights to this music.

    Baby It's the Cold War Outside- The Bay of Pigs Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2021 104:25


    In this episode, we discuss the ballad of Pedro and the infamous attack of the pamphlets. Stay tuned for more bay of pigs pigs. Into/Out Music: "Last Energy For The Day" by Loyalty Freak Music We do not own the rights to this music.

    Baby It's the Cold War Outside- The Bay of Pigs Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 85:46


    In this episode, we begin to explain why the bay of pigs isn't actually about a bunch of pigs in a body of water. What is it actually about? This series will tell you. Into/Out Music: "Last Energy For The Day" by Loyalty Freak Music We do not own the rights to this music.

    Baby It's the Cold War Outside- The Death of Joseph Stalin Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 59:45


    We decided to finally quit Stalin' and post the final episode of the Death of Stalin series. Into/Out Music: "Last Energy For The Day" by Loyalty Freak Music We do not own the rights to this music.

    Baby It's the Cold War Outside- The Death of Joseph Stalin Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 59:55


    In this episode, we discuss the literal death of Stalin and we talk about why no one wanted to check in on the fallen dictator. We also talk about the beginnings of a legendary power struggle. Into/Out Music: "Last Energy For The Day" by Loyalty Freak Music We do not own the rights to this music.

    Baby It's the Cold War Outside- The Death of Joseph Stalin Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 57:45


    In episode two of the saga of Stalin's death, Jake and I talk about what living in Soviet Russia was like and the circumstances that led to the events that killed Stalin. Into/Out Music: "Last Energy For The Day" by Loyalty Freak Music We do not own the rights to this music.

    Baby It's the Cold War Outside- The Death of Joseph Stalin Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2021 79:13


    In this episode, Jake and I talk about the important cast and characters involved in Stalin's inner circle. We also describe what it was like to be a part of Stalin's life when Stalin was nearing his end. Into/Out Music: "Last Energy For The Day" by Loyalty Freak Music We do not own the rights to this music.

    Baby It's the Cold War Outside- Red Scare Politics in Wisconsin

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 63:45


    In this episode, Jake and I visit Wisconsin in 1952 and we examine just how Joseph McCarthy was reelected to the senate even after his political tactics had gotten him into some trouble. Into/Out Music: "Last Energy For The Day" by Loyalty Freak Music We do not own the rights to this music.

    Baby It's the Cold War Outside- Animal Farm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 56:07


    This is the introduction to a new season of the podcast. We will focus on the Cold War during the next couple of months. In this episode, we present a dramatized adaption of George Orwell's "Animal Farm". We do not own the rights to this production. Into/Out Music: "Last Energy For The Day" by Loyalty Freak Music We do not own the rights to this music.

    Lit Literature- The Crucible Parts 2 and 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 258:33


    Jake and I finish reading The Crucible in this edition of Lit Literature. Into/Out Music: "Last Energy For The Day" by Loyalty Freak Music We do not own the rights to this music.

    Political Power- Watergate Part 5- The Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 214:27


    The finale of our Watergate saga is here. Enough said. Into/Out Music: "Last Energy For The Day" by Loyalty Freak Music We do not own the rights to this music.

    Lit Literature- The Crucible Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 84:49


    Jake and I begin reading The Crucible in this edition of Lit Literature. Into/Out Music: "Last Energy For The Day" by Loyalty Freak Music We do not own the rights to this music.

    A Belated Halloween Special (feat. Cody from Least Haunted)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 102:49


    Cody from Least Haunted joins us and we talk about dead politicians getting elected and the many many versions of Abraham Lincoln's ghost. Into/Out Music: "Last Energy For The Day" by Loyalty Freak Music We do not own the rights to this music.

    Political Power- Watergate Part 4- Five Guys and Mark Felt

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 107:23


    In Part 4 of the Watergate saga, we reminisce on what could be the story of the founding of a great burger chain. Oh and we also discuss the early efforts of the Washington Post and Mark Felt (a.k.a. Deep Throat). Into/Out Music: "Last Energy For The Day" by Loyalty Freak Music We do not own the rights to this music.

    Political Power- Watergate Part 3- Nixon is a C.R.E.P.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 90:04


    In Part 3, we discuss the official unravelling of the Watergate incident. We find out just how stupid this scandal gets and we learn the true definition of C.R.E.P. Into/Out Music: "Last Energy For The Day" by Loyalty Freak Music We do not own the rights to this music.

    Political Power- Watergate Part 2- The Bum Squad

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 61:56


    In part 2 of the Watergate deep dive, we meet "The Bum Squad". We also learn how tape might have been the greatest of all of the enemies to the Nixon administration. Into/Out Music: "Last Energy For The Day" by Loyalty Freak Music We do not own the rights to this music.

    Political Power- Watergate Part 1- Watergate Salad

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 62:26


    In Part 1 of our deep dive into Watergate, we talk about the circumstances surrounding the break in. We argue about numbers and discuss the beginning stages of an electoral disaster for Richard Nixon. Oh, and a bonus discussion on the validity of Watergate salad. Into/Out Music: "Last Energy For The Day" by Loyalty Freak Music We do not own the rights to this music.

    Political Power- Presidential March Madness

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2020 122:33


    We are back for Season 4 which is all about politics and political history! Episode 1 is a March Madness style breakdown of all of the United States Presidents. At the end of the episode, Jake and I announce our pick for the best president of all time! Into/Out Music: "Last Energy For The Day" by Loyalty Freak Music We do not own the rights to this music.

    Sir Francis Bacon: The Baconator! Part 1 - Crossover with Least Haunted

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 67:52


    This episode is the first of a special two part collaboration with Cody and Garth from Least Haunted! Join us as we discuss the pros and cons of Bacon and some science as well! Catch part 2 of this episode in Least Haunted's feed!

    Lit Literature- The Importance of Being Earnest (Act 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 43:10


    In this 3 part episode, we cover the work "The Importance of Being Earnest" by Oscar Wilde. Throughout this witty comedy, Wilde recreates and consistently satirizes Victorian England and its values. Who is Earnest and why is he important? You can find out by listening to these episodes.  Theme Song by Monplaisir (We don't own the rights to this music) For more information on this and other episodes, please visit our website @ https://sites.google.com/view/hacked-history-podcast. 

    Lit Literature- The Importance of Being Earnest (Act 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 83:34


    In this 3 part episode, we cover the work "The Importance of Being Earnest" by Oscar Wilde. Throughout this witty comedy, Wilde recreates and consistently satirizes Victorian England and its values. Who is Earnest and why is he important? You can find out by listening to these episodes.  Theme Song by Monplaisir (We don't own the rights to this music) For more information on this and other episodes, please visit our website @ https://sites.google.com/view/hacked-history-podcast. 

    Lit Literature- The Importance of Being Earnest (Act 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 84:18


    In this 3 part episode, we cover the work "The Importance of Being Earnest" by Oscar Wilde. Throughout this witty comedy, Wilde recreates and consistently satirizes Victorian England and its values. Who is Earnest and why is he important? You can find out by listening to these episodes. Theme Song by Monplaisir (We don't own the rights to this music) For more information on this and other episodes, please visit our website @ https://sites.google.com/view/hacked-history-podcast.

    Medical "Marvels" - Medical Arsenic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2020 64:01


    In this episode, we explore the medical use of Arsenic and explain its continued impact on medicine to this day. What does the American Revolution have in common with the use of medical Arsenic? Watch the episode to find out! Into/Out Music: Scott Joplin "Pine Apple Rag" Steve Combs "Quit" We do not own the rights to this music.

    Medical "Marvels" - Medical Mercury

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 57:42


    In this episode, we conquer the topic of medical Mercury. What does Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War have in common with Mad Hatter's Disease? Check out the episode to find out! Into/Out Music: Scott Joplin "Pine Apple Rag" Steve Combs "Quit" We do not own the rights to this music.

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