Uchronia 101 - History Lessons Within Parallel Timelines

The Monday Night Wars were a period of mainstream televised American professional wrestling where the World Wrestling Federation's (WWF, now WWE) Monday Night Raw and World Championship Wrestling's (WCW) Monday Nitro were broadcast opposite each other in a battle for Nielsen ratings each week. The ratings war lasted from September 4, 1995, to March 26, 2001.  The rating war was part of a larger overall struggle between the two companies, originating in personal animosity between WWF owner Vince McMahon and WCW-owner Ted Turner. The rivalry between the companies steadily escalated throughout the 1990s to include the use of cutthroat tactics and the defections of employees between the two companies.  WWF(E) won the war......but what if WCW won the Monday Night Wars.  Keith White  joins our show again as we explore this new timeline. Find out more about History's What If PodcastWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitter

Jackie Robinson broke the baseball color line when he started at first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947.  When the Dodgers signed Robinson, they heralded the end of racial segregation in professional baseball that had relegated black players to the Negro leagues since the 1880s......but what if Branch Rickey signed  "Cool Papa" Bell to the St. Louis Cardinals in 1924? How would this signing change the game...the nation?  Do other teams start to sign players like  Satchel Paige later Josh Gibson?  Listen today as Mark A. Johnston and Jeff Paulson of Two Strike Noise podcast along with Thee Doctor and PUG  will explore this what if in history. About Two Strike Noise podcast:Do you love baseball stories and history? That's what we're all about. Two Strike Noise is a weekly broadcast that is ALL about baseball. We do some fun segments and tell you all about a couple of baseball subjects,from ancient times to recent history. All with our own bit of strange humor and commentary. Hosts Jeff Paulson and I discuss subjects from The House of David to Albert Bele's "Batgate" to the history of uniform numbers.Mark A Johnston, started in baseball as a bat boy for the AAA Tacoma Tigers in the late 1980's before outgrowing his uniform and moving upstairs into production. From their he got his call to the big leagues and the Seattle Mariners where he has been working in their control room for more than 2 decades. He has been known to fill in on the stadium organ in a pinch and is considered the class clown of the control room. Jeff started his career in sports production before being offered the opportunity to sit behind home plate for the Atlanta Braves and basically watch baseball and then later hockey and basketball. That job took him around the country working for various teams including the Mariners where he and Mark first met. He now resides in northern California working remotely for teams across the country in between attending games at baseball's last dive bar, the Oakland Coliseum home of his beloved Oakland A's.AppleInstagramTwitter Find out more about History's What If PodcastWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitter

Since initial reports of novel coronavirus  started surfacing earlier this year, the response on social media has ranged widely from measured caution to unmitigated panic. Global stocks have plummeted and America is shut down.  What if this was all part of a bigger conspiracy...what if the outbreak was planned by the government?  Today I am join by Happee Dey creator and founder Ezu Gibson-Bey as we discuss this topic and more!Find out more about Happee Dey:YouTubeFacebookTwitterFind out more about History's What If PodcastWebsiteFacebookInstagram 

On March 9th, 1997 The Notorious B.I.G. aka Biggie Smalls was murdered in LA changing the rap game for decades.  This week, the Doctor and and PUG explores a world were Biggie Smalls is still alive.Find out more about History's What If PodcastWebsiteFacebookInstagram

American women in World War II became involved in many tasks they rarely had before; as the war involved global conflict on an unprecedented scale, the absolute urgency of mobilizing the entire population made the expansion of the role of women inevitable. Their services were recruited through a variety of methods, including posters and other print advertising, as well as popular songs. Among the most iconic images were those depicting "Rosie the Riveter", a woman factory laborer performing what was previously considered man's work. With this added skill base channeled to paid employment opportunities, the presence of women in the American workforce continued to expand from what had occurred during World War I. Many sought and secured jobs in the war industry, building ships, aircraft, vehicles, and munitions or other weaponry. Others drove trucks or provided other logistical support for soldiers. Still others worked on farms. In this episode, the Doctor chats with Emily and Kelley from Wining About Herstory Podcast to discuss "What If Women Had The Majority Control Of America After World War II"For more information about Emily, Kelley and  Wining About Herstory PodcastWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterFind out more about History's What If PodcastWebsiteFacebookInstagram 

Here we are...the end of our 4 part series, What If Post US Civil War Reconstruction Was A Success!  The Reconstruction era was the period in American history which lasted from 1863 to 1877. It was a significant chapter in the history of American civil rights.  Reconstruction ended the remnants of Confederate secession and abolished slavery, making the newly freed slaves citizens with civil rights ostensibly guaranteed by three new constitutional amendments We highly recommend that you download parts 1, 2 and 3 before listening to part 4Find out more about History's What If PodcastWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitter

The Reconstruction era was the period in American history which lasted from 1863 to 1877. It was a significant chapter in the history of American civil rights.  Reconstruction ended the remnants of Confederate secession and abolished slavery, making the newly freed slaves citizens with civil rights ostensibly guaranteed by three new constitutional amendments.This episode, Jerry Landry of Presidencies of the United States podcast joins us as we continue reviewing this parallel time with Part 3 - President Frederick Douglass For more information about Jerry and the Presidencies of the United StatesWebsite Facebook Instagram TwitterThe PBS documentary mentioned about reconstitution in our current timelineFind out more about History's What If PodcastWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitter

The Reconstruction era was the period in American history which lasted from 1863 to 1877. It was a significant chapter in the history of American civil rights.  Reconstruction ended the remnants of Confederate secession and abolished slavery, making the newly freed slaves citizens with civil rights ostensibly guaranteed by three new constitutional amendments.This episode we continue reviewing this parallel time with the The Impeachment & Removal of President JohnsonThe PBS documentary mentioned about reconstitution in our current timelineFind out more about History's What If PodcastWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitter

The Reconstruction era was the period in American history which lasted from 1863 to 1877. It was a significant chapter in the history of American civil rights.  Reconstruction ended the remnants of Confederate secession and abolished slavery, making the newly freed slaves citizens with civil rights ostensibly guaranteed by three new constitutional amendments.Most agree that reconstruction was America's greatest missed opportunities. Thankfully, with the help of PUG, during Black History month, was are going to explore reconstitution in a 4 part series called What If Post US Civil War Reconstruction Was A SuccessThe PBS documentary mentioned about reconstitution in our current timelineFind out more about History's What If PodcastWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitter

What If the french monarchy stayed in controlled after the french revolutionary wars?  How would Europe look?  Does Napoleon ever come into power?  If not, how does this change  Europe?  How would this impact America?  Does the Louisiana Purchase happen?  The Doctor Phillip Reese is joined by Gary Girod, host of The French History Podcast, to discuss this what if event. About Gary - Gary Girod is the creator and host of the French History Podcast, a podcast that traces the history of France from 3 million years ago to present. He is a Ph.D candidate at the University of Houston who recently had an article published in Labor History, one of the top journals in the world for working-class studies. He is also a fiction author with his debut novel 'The Maiden Voyage of New York City' coming out this May.Find out more about The French History PodcastWebsiteFacebookRedditTwitter Find out more about History's What If PodcastWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitter

Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Christian minister and activist who became the most visible spokesperson and leader in the Civil Rights Movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968.  During this episode, PUG and the Doctor will discuss what if Martin Luther King was not assassinated....did he start to speak out on the war....about the civil rights movement...what about human rights?  Is Robert F Kennedy impacted?  Download today to find out!Find out more about History's What If PodcastWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitter

The 1953 Iranian coup d'état was the overthrow of the democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh in favor of strengthening the monarchical rule of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi on 19 August 1953, orchestrated by the United States (under Operation Ajax) and the United Kingdom (under Operation Boot). It was the first covert action of the United States to overthrow a foreign government during peacetime. Some say this action caused the 1979 Iranian Islamic Revolution. What If the coup never happened? How would Iran look in the 1950s and 60s? How would the Middle East look? Would the 1979 revolution still happen? Listen today to find out.Watch the documentary An Iranian Odyssey: Mossadegh, Oil, and the 1953 CIA CoupFind out more about History's What If PodcastWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitter 

Happy New Year!!!!  PUG and The Doctor are taking a break this week as were prepare for our new season coming January 13th.  Here is a quick tease on a few what ifs we will discuss during Season 3!Find out more about History's What If PodcastWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitter 

The Doctor,  Phillip Reese, was able to give PUG an update for Christmas.  With this update, PUG is going to predict 20 events that will happen in the year 2020 ranging from politics, pop culture, sports and other world changing events.Find out more about History's What If PodcastWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitter 

The Great Depression began with the stock market crash of 1929 and was made worse by the 1930s Dust Bowl. President Franklin D. Roosevelt responded to the economic calamity with programs known as the New Deal.  What if the Great Depression also ended Christmas as we know it in America?  No  trees, no lights, no gift.....just another day in December. Does another day take the place of this gift giving day?  Listen today to find out!Find out more about History's What If PodcastWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitter

The original Star Wars,  created by George Lucas,  became a worldwide pop-culture phenomenon. The franchise has been expanded into various films and other media, including television series, video games, novels, comic books, theme park attractions and themed areas, comprising an all-encompassing fictional universe. The franchise holds a Guinness World Records title for the "Most successful film merchandising franchise."  But what if that 1977 movie flopped?  How would that impact stars Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and  Carrie Fisher?  What about George Lucas?  Let's not forget about Hollywood.....this week, PUG and the Dr.  are joined by Mary Nguyen and Adam Macias of In A World Podcast to discuss this what if. Find out more about In A World Podcast In a World is a podcast where the host, Mary Nguyen, and her guest dissect a box office bombed film. They also pitch how they would've fixed the film to make it a hit the film should've been.WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitter Find out more about History's What If PodcastWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitter 

What if Al Gore won the 2000 United States presidential election? Listen today as we discuss how he won (yes it still came down to Florida) the events that followed his victory, and the year 2001 changed drastically in the parallel timelineFind out more about History's What If PodcastWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitter

In this parallel universe PUG created, President Donald Trump is assassinated on November 22, 2017.  Who was the assassin?  What was the motive?  How did the nation react? What actions did Pence take once President? Listen today and find out!Find out more about History's What If PodcastWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitter

During this episode, The Doctor Phillip Reese and PUG explores a parallel universe where after the day of giving thanks, the public takes to the street to purge.  What was the cause that started this tradition they call Black Friday?  What are the rules, if any?  How long does it last?  Download today to find out.Find out more about History's What If PodcastWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitter

World War II was a global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. The vast majority of the world's countries, including all the great powers, eventually formed two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis. A state of total war emerged, directly involving more than 100 million people from more than 30 countries. It included massacres, the genocide of the Holocaust, strategic bombing, premeditated death from starvation and disease, and the only use of nuclear weapons in war. In the end, the allies won.....but WHAT IF America were allies with Germany once the war started? How would it end? Who would win? Why are America and Nazi Germany allies in the parallel world? Download today to find out!Make sure to check out The Man in the High Castle series on Amazon. The last season just started. If you like this episode, you will love this series.Find out more about History's What If PodcastWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitter 

"The Sixties", as they are known in both scholarship and popular culture, is a term used by historians, journalists, and other objective academics; in some cases nostalgically to describe the counterculture and revolution in social norms about clothing, music, drugs, dress, sexuality, formalities, and schooling; and in others pejoratively to denounce the decade as one of irresponsible excess, flamboyance, and decay of social order.  What if it was all part of the plan?  What if there was a coup during that time to overthrow the American government?  This week The Doctor and PUG explores this parallel timeline.Find out more about History's What If PodcastWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterEisenhower Farewell Address Military Industrial Complex warning

The General Motors EV1 was an electric car produced and leased by General Motors from 1996 to 1999. It was the first mass-produced and purpose-designed electric vehicle of the modern era from a major automaker, the first GM car designed to be an electric vehicle. The EV1 program was subsequently discontinued in 2002, and all cars on the road were repossessed, which bring up….What If GM never discontinued the EV1? We are joined by Benjamin Hunting from the Unnamed Automotive Podcast to discuss with PUG.For more about Benjamin Hunting and Unnamed Automotive Podcast:Unnamed Automotive Podcast website: https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/Unnamed Automotive Podcast on Apple: podcastUnnamed Automotive Podcast Instagram @huntingbenjaminFind out more about History's What If PodcastWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitter

This week we are joined Hilary Whitmore, Kanani Soleil, and Courtney Weber. All three practice witchcraft as well as host a podcast called That Witch Life. During part 1, we take a deep dive into modern-day witchcraft and discuss some of the misinformation about it as well as dreams and death.   Part 2, discussing the What If, will be released on their podcast at a later date where we discuss the Salem Witch Trails and what if they captured real witches.For more about That Witch Life, go to:That Witch Life Website: https://thatwitchlife.com/That Witch Life Podcast on Apple: podcastThat Witch Life Facebook, Instagram and TwitterCourtney Weber's book: The Morrigan - Celtic Goddess of Magick and MightFind out more about History's What If PodcastWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitter

In our current timeline, the decade known as the 80's(January 1st, 1980 - December 31st, 1989) was defined by the tensions of the world's super powers, technological advancement, a major shift in the global economy, and complete and utter excess. The combination of these events serve as a catalyst to many great stories and even more intriguing what ifs...Our story starts in the year 1986, a college basketball player named Len Bias is deemed the most “complete and talented” forward ready to enter the NBA. He is compared to Michael Jordan, an athlete later referred to as one of the “Greatest of all Time”. Bias was drafted 2nd overall by the Boston Celtics and the potential “generational” talent's professional career was over 2 days later when he was found dead in his dorm room due to cocaine-related heart arrhythmia. For years the legend of Len Bias and his potential has been discussed by experts and fans.In today's episode, History's What If hosts the Doctor and the Professor welcome special guest Nick Gelso from CLNS Media to the studio to discuss this new timeline with the help of our “6th Man” PUG. Listen as we discuss Len's potential and impact in the NBA. Ask yourselves these questions, do Michael Jordan and the Bulls become the dominant dynasty and one of the most storied teams in all sport's history? Or do the Boston Celtics and Len Bias change that? What impact does 2 “generational” talents going head-to-head in their primes have on the league and the game worldwide? Listen in as we discuss all this and more on another episode of History's What If...

What If Castro Lost The Cuban Revolution?  How would Cuba look today?  Would Russia still be a threat in the Caribbean?  This week, the Doctor, Professor, and PUG discuss with special guest Jorge DeMoya of 90 Miles Media production company. Jorge DeMoya  was born and raised in Miami, FL by Cuban parents and grandparents. Married to an amazing woman also from a Cuban family, together we have 3 kids and a dog. He is an avid Dad, working in film and creating digital content starting our own local production company and he also work media/public relations for a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating employment for young adults with developmental disabilities. Currently he is developing two podcasts, one talking about his love for movies & TV called CouchDads, and the other advocating and educating for the developmental disabilities community, #Mislabeled.  A movie/TV buff & blogger, huge hockey fan and proud dance dad with a large Cuban family. His grandparents on both sides of his family fled Cuba in the early 60's to the U.S in hope of creating a better lives for their family. His parents continued that hard work and transferred that Cuban to him. Never Give Up.  You can follow Jorge, film work & developing podcasts @90MilesMedia on  Instagram  Facebook  Twitter   Also  @demoyafoundation for anything regarding the non-profit organizationFind out more about History's What If PodcastWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitter 

Al Pacino as Han Solo? Hugh Jackman as James Bond?  This week PUG goes to Hollywood to discuss what if these 11 actors played these iconic roles.  Our special guest host include Zach Eastman from the Reel Nerd podcast as well as Matt Kubinski and Ryan Jagiello from the CinemaJaw Podcast.Find out more about Reel Nerds PodcastWebsite FacebookInstagramTwitterFind out more about CinemaJaw PodcastWebsite FacebookInstagramTwitterFind out more about History's What If PodcastWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitter    

What If Vince McMahon never bought the WWE in 1982 from his father? Would another company go national? Whos are the stars? Is kayfabe still a thing in the parallel universe? Our special guests this week is professional wrestler Colt Cabana and friend of our show, Keith White.Like History's What If on InstagramFollow History's What If on FacebookFollow History's What If on TwitterVisit the website @ www.historyswhatif.com

Raid Area 51.....or 52???  This week we explore what if aliens did crash land  in Roswell, New MexicoLike History's What If on InstagramFollow History's What If on FacebookFollow History's What If on TwitterVisit the website @ www.historyswhatif.com

What if America prevented 9/11 from happening……how would that Tuesday morning look?  What actions did Bush take to prevent the attack?  What was the fallout?  Listen today and find out.Like History's What If on InstagramFollow History's What If on FacebookFollow History's What If on TwitterVisit the website @ www.historyswhatif.comThe Godfather - Johnny Fontane scene referenced at the end of this episode

Are you ready for some football….as the 100th season of the NFL is about to kickoff, the Doctor and Professor along with special guest  Arnie Chapman (host of the podcast The Football History Dude) talk about what would happen if the AFL took over the NFL in 1970.  How does this league look?  Who are the stars?  Are their cities that do not have a football team in this parallel universe?  How does this change impact Al Davis, the Dallas Cowboys, OJ as well as Billy Dee Williams and James Caan?  Listen today to find outLike History's What If on InstagramFollow History's What If on FacebookFollow History's What If on TwitterVisit the website @ www.historyswhatif.comMake sure to checkout The Football History Dude podcast on apple!Arnie also provide some cool links to past shows about the merger and the AFL in this current timline....check them out.https://thefootballhistorydude.com/afl-nfl-merger-a-brief-history/https://thefootballhistorydude.com/the-founding-of-the-american-football-league/

What if Barack Obama was assassinated in 2012 before being re-elected?  During this episode, we explore who the assassin was, the motive and the aftermath.  Did Obama's legacy survive?  Did Biden run in 2012 after becoming president?  Who becomes president in 2016?  Also, PUG speaks for the first time ever!Also, make sure to checkout our website at www.historyswhatif.comLike us on facebook at www.facebook.com/HistorysWhatIfFollow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/historyswhatif

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During the age of social media, 24 hour news coverage and the internet, what if Jesus made his return in 2014?  What would the news, religious leaders and social media say? Will he be accepted?  Listen now to find out!  Also, make sure to checkout our website at www.historyswhatif.comLike us on facebook at www.facebook.com/HistorysWhatIfFollow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/historyswhatif

July 20th 1969, America landed humans on the moon......but in this parallel timeline, not everything is what is seems.  During this podcast, we take a look at an alternative universe where not only does America fake the moon landing, but was also exposed in 1978.....how does this change our global standings once the country is caught....listen today to find out!Also, make sure to checkout our website at www.historyswhatif.comLike us on facebook at www.facebook.com/HistorysWhatIfFollow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/historyswhatif

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