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History in MusicEpisode 28: The Ballad Of Davy Crockett (Frenjamin, Sean, Scott)Frenjamin Church returns for a deep dive into Tennessee Ernie Ford's take on The Ballad of Davy Crockett. While Disney might have revitalized the King of the Wild Frontier for 1950s TV, the real Crockett was a rugged frontiersman who went from dirt-poor Tennessee hunter to Congress, fought for and then against (politically) Andrew Jackson, and died fighting at the Alamo rather than retire to a cushy job in D.C.. We explore how this self-made legend built his own mythology back when the media landscape pushing for Western expansion and manifest destiny, all through the lens of Tennessee...2024-11-011h 18
The Copybook Headings PodcastNow is the Time for All Good Men to Come to the Aid of Their CountryIn this episode Patrick and Andrew are joined once again by Sean Oborn to discuss a real-life copybook heading and some history about the messages these sayings convey. 2024-10-0434 minThe Copybook Headings PodcastThose Who Cannot Remember the Past are Condemned to Repeat ItIs this episode Patrick and Andrew are joined by Sean Oborn to discuss the importance of learning history generally, as well as understanding your own personal and family history.2024-07-2650 min
History in MusicEpisode 27: Born in the U.S.A. (Scott, Sean, & Giordano)Returning guest and friend of the show Giordano joins us as we wax patriotic discussing Bruce Springsteen's 1984 Born in the U.S.A. We pick apart Springsteen's ironic rock ballad memorializing a returning Vietnam veteran's blackpilling at the bleak events of his pre and post-war life and decide that the song is based and cool actually (we're media literacy experts). After all, what's more American than hating the government and fighting in pointless foreign wars? Thanks for the song and your opinions on it Mr. The Boss, but we'll take it from here.
Link to the song...2024-07-151h 46
History in MusicEpisode 26: Hearts of Iron (Scott, Sean, & Frenjamin Church)Frenjamin Church joins us for a moving discussion of Sabaton's 2014 Hearts of Iron. Sabaton lauds the unsung heroes of the Second World War and sheds much needed light on an underserved part of history: the Wehrmacht soldiers protecting Berlin (and it's civilians) in May 1945. The song specifically deals with a lesser known theater in the Battle of Berlin known as the Battle of Halbe (or the Halbe Pocket). In the midst of chaos, destruction, and death, two German commanders chose to save their people rather than leave them to be butchered by Communists. Hopefully this episode with give some...2023-10-261h 27
History in MusicEpisode 25: Be Thou My Vision (Scott, Sean, & Scott Fischbuch)For our 25th episode Scott Fischbuch joins us for a much needed white pill. We discuss the traditional Irish hymn Be Thou My Vision (Rop tú mo baile in Irish). Originating in the 6th Century AD and written in Old Irish, the hymn was not translated into English until 1905 and was not set to music until 1919. The poem was written by the Ollamh Érenn (Chief Poet of Ireland) Eochaid mac Colla (AKA Saint Dallán Forgaill) who lived between 560 AD and 640 AD and used as a lorica by the early Irish. The music is set to an Irish folk tun...2023-09-181h 27
History in MusicEpisode 24: Believe (Scott, Sean, & Tyler Magleby)Tyler Magleby joins us for an uplifting discusson centered around Yellowcard's "Believe." The song, while written in 2003, praises the first responders that sacrificed and died during the 9/11 attacks in New York City in 2001. A much needed whitepill in today's cynical and negative world. The world changed 22 years ago (partially for the better and partially for the worst) as a result of this event. We recorded this episode wearing shorts.
Link to the song: https://youtu.be/6ZREjBmh9yg?si=fOYsafnaboKdZQJ2
Check out Tyler's Nintendocore/chiptune band Crashbomb: https://crashbomb.bandcamp.com/
Follow Tyler...2023-09-111h 16
History in MusicEpisode 23: Shangri-La (Scott, Sean, & Hot Buttered Popcorn)Movie theater snack purveyor and 60's BritRock enjoyer Hot Buttered Popcorn (of Twitter fame) joins us for Episode 23; discussing The Kinks' 1969 song Shangri-La. The song, relevant today more than ever, was a sleeper when it was released 50 years ago. The Kinks sarcastically poke fun at normie mentality and the inflexibility of middle-classism and beg the question, what if it's all fake? Resonant with the ennui middle class men in the west wrestle with every day, the song also alludes to this being the cause of the Decline and Fall of the British Empire. Is it over? Has the West...2023-07-261h 30
History in MusicEpisode 22: One Fire (Scott, Sean, & Patrick)Oh you were canceled for your political beliefs anon? Imagine having your whole country canceled. Fellow podcaster Patrick Payne joins us for a riveting traipse through Rome's 2014 song One Fire from his album A Passage to Rhodesia. Despite Rome's (Jerome Reuter's) lefty sensibilities, his hauntingly mournful ode to the people and state of Rhodesia provided excellent fodder for a rousing discussion on post-colonial Africa and Communism. The country's history and the Rhodesian Bush War are given their proper respect. Load up your FAL, put on your brushstroke camo and come take the Rhodesia pill with us. Sit Nomine DIgna2023-06-301h 41
History in MusicEpisode 21: The Battle of New Orleans (Scott, Sean, & Joe McGregor)Forget your political compass and Myers-Briggs tests, what's your favorite Napoleonic Wars Coalition War? If you're a Sixth Coalitioner, this episode is your episode. Scott and I were joined by veteran podcaster and barbecue enjoyer Joe McGregor to talk through Johnny Horton's 1959 The Battle of New Orleans. An in-depth discussion of the War of 1812, the eponymous battle, and it's later results follows.Anglophiles might want to sit this one out, this episode leans heavily American Exceptionalistic, Old Hickory would be proud. Break out your bacon and beans, load your 1795 Springfield and Remember the Eighth!
Link to the...2023-06-121h 37
History in MusicEpisode 20: Fortunate Son (Scott, Sean, & Bro. Felix)In celebration of our 20th episode we are discussing Creedence Clearwater Revival's Fortunate Son from 1969. Bro. Felix joins us for a stimulating conversation on the Vietnam War, the Draft, David Eisenhower, John McCain, and all things Fogerty. Were you born with star spangled eyes anon? Your country's military-industrial complex plays Hail to the Chief and points the cannon at you, wyd?
Link to the song (and the music video nobody asked for): https://youtu.be/ZWijx_AgPiA
Follow Bro. Felix on Twitter (where you can watch the progress of his book writing too): @Bro_TheCat2023-05-091h 10
History in MusicEpisode 19: Down in the Willow Garden (Scott, Sean, & Granite)This episode is brought to you by the film Raising Arizona (1987).
Down in the Willow Garden is an old Applachian folk song and murder ballad. In this episode, famed podcaster and movie buff Granite discusses Bon Iver and The Chieftains' rendition of this classic song. An intriguing discussion on the history of murder ballads and women's inexplicable obsession with CSI whodunnit Dateline murder mysteries follows. How do you feel about being titillated? Regardless of your titillation threshold, listen in and enjoy, or you might get murder balladed.
Link to the song: https://youtu.be/YDlF4...2023-04-171h 21
History in MusicEpisode 18: English Curse (Scott, Sean, & John Taylor)Hark! A dark deed has been done and scurrilous work is afoot Give an ear as John Taylor entreats us with a discussion of English Curse by Frank Turner. The song is an instrument-less ballad from 2011's England Keep My Bones. The tune is brimming with Englishness and condemns William the Conqueror's exploits in 1st Century England. And more explicity the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of William's son William II (Rufus) while hunting in the New Forest are lauded. Join us for a big-brained discussion on Normans, Anglo-Saxons and the early history of Southern England. If you've been...2023-04-101h 33
History in MusicEpisode 17: Pyotr (Scott, Sean, & Greg)In probably our most scandocious episode yet, we are joined by the world's best bike rider Greg Smith to talk Bad Books' song Pyotr. The indie jam tells of an alleged affair Tsarina Catherine (not Catherine the Great) had which was later discovered by her husband Tsar Peter the Great and ended with rather macabre results. A brief discussion of 17th Century Russia, Peter the Great, St. Petersburg, and the supposed legend surrounding this event ensues. Громъ побҍды, раздавайся!
Link to the song:
https://youtu.be/QiT40Ce04Bo
Follow Greg on Instagram and check out his mobile bike repair sh...2023-03-2558 min
History in MusicEpisode 16: Canto dei Sanfedisti (Scott, Sean, & Jesus)For Episode 16 we were joined by the illustrious Jesus to discuss a folk song from 1799 called Canto dei Sanfedisti. The Sanfedisti were founded by based TradCath Cardinal Fabrizio Ruffo in 1799 to drive French revolutionaries and Jacobins from his home in Naples Italy. The song recounts the retaking of Naples in the name of King Ferdinand I - King of the Two Sicilies. Catholics, Royalists, and Neapolitan stans rejoice, your king has (briefly) returned and the Parthenopean Republic be damned! If that isn't enough to get you to listen in on this episode, we don't know what else will. Sona...2023-02-091h 19
History in MusicEpisode 15: Hunting for Witches (Scott, Sean, & Bobdaduck)This week we were joined by the History in Music Podcast catalyst and overall Eiffel 65 enthusiast Bobdaduck. Bob's song suggestion for this episode was Bloc Party's Hunting for Witches (released 1/25/2007). The song mentions both the September 11 and July 7 terrorist attacks in New York City and London respectively. Specifically the singer lampoons the mainstream media and what he perceives as a fomentation of fear with the express purpose of controlling the populace in a time of crisis. Not familiar with 7/7? Is the liberal pie in the sky utopian dream of the western melting pot/"diversity is our strength" mantra still...2023-01-231h 28
History in MusicEpisode 14: Dot in the Sky (Scott, Sean, & Giordano)This week we were joined in the HiM spacecraft by Giordano Lives AKA The Mambo Wizard AKA The Italian Stallion AKA Mr. Giordano to discuss Drab Majesty's 2017 hit Dot in the Sky. The song is a new new wave hit about the Heaven's Gate cult and their 1997 mass suicide (spoiler alert). What in the Hale-Bopp was Heaven's Gate? Who were Marshall Applewhite and Bonnie Nettles? How can one achieve the Next Level? Get your new age ufology christian millenariansm fix and reach the Evolutionary Level Above Human all while enjoying some new wave jams. Lace up your Nike Decades...2023-01-201h 40
History in MusicEpisode 13: Canute the Great (King of Danish Pride) (Scott, Sean, & Runes)In third chair this week we are joined by resident runic scholar and based metalhead Runes. The song we discuss is Canute the Great (King of Danish Pride) by Rebellion from their 2005 album Sagas of Iceland - The History of the Vikings, Vol. 1. Sail along with us as we raid, pillage, and plunder the historical details of Cnut's life contained in this ballad. How can one man unify the fractured kingdoms of southern England and unite them with the kingdoms of Norway and Denmark into the North Sea Empire? through sheer force of will - will to power. Fans...2023-01-141h 04
History in MusicEpisode 12: Chinggis Khaanii Magtaal (Scott, Sean, & Dr. John C. Bennett)Dr. Bennett joins us in third chair discussing his song suggestion: Batzorig Vaanchig's rendition of the traditional Mongolian song Chinggis Khaanii Magtaal (Ode to Genghis Khan/In Praise of Genghis Khan). During our discussion of the great Khan's life, we pontificate on the idea of ensuring your own immortality (it may involve conquering most of the world and fathering hundreds of children by multiple women), what the "retvrn to tradition" gang might be getting wrong, and the finer points of khoomei (Mongolian/Tuvan throat singing). While the song lyrics are relatively minimal historically speaking, this may be our most...2022-12-221h 36
History in MusicEpisode 11: 1741 (The Battle of Cartagena) (Scott, Sean, & Tiberius)Typhus, scurvy, and dysentery will not stop us - the show must go on. Maladies aside, in this episode we are joined by Tiberius to discuss his song suggestion: Alestorm's 1741 (The Battle of Cartagena). The song (and the album it's taken from ) are inspired by the Golden Age of Piracy. The tune specifically tells the story of the 1741 Battle of Cartagena between the British and the Spanish during The War of Jenkins' Ear (as we all know). Meds rejoice at the victory of the Spanish over their English attackers during the month long siege that ended with over 15,000 casualties...2022-12-121h 10
History in MusicEpisode 10: Wir sind des Geyers schwarzer Haufen (Scott, Sean, & New Mexico Supremacist)New Mexico stan, history buff, and fluent German-speaker New Mexico Supremacist joins us in third chair for another German folk song. Wir sind des Geyers schwarzer Haufen (We are Geyer's Black Company). The song, while written in the early 1920's, details the struggles of the common man in the German Peasants' War of 1524-1525 and specifically the only heavy calvalry unit to fight on the side of the peasants during the conflict: Florian Geyer's Black Company. The ballad is strongly anti-cleric and anti-noble and has been used by various groups in Germany to rally youth to their cause... oh...2022-11-251h 13
History in MusicEpisode 9: Wind of Change (Scott, Sean, & Beta Pvnk)In third chair we are joined by renaissance man and talented musician Beta Pvnk discussing his song suggestion Wind of Change by the Scorpions. The song holds a special place in his heart which comes through in our discussion. This rock ballad is one of the best selling singles of all time, did it also single-handedly bring down the USSR? Was the song actually written by the CIA as a psyop during the Cold War? Grab your balalaika and give us a listen to find out!
Follow Beta Pvnk on Twitter: @LatterDayPVNK
and check out his...2022-11-101h 14
History in MusicEpisode 8: And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda (Scott, Sean, & Andrew)Scott and Sean are joined by Andrew in third chair. We discuss The Pogues' 1985 cover of And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda. The song while fictional, details the horrific slaughter wreaked upon ANZAC soldiers during the WWI Gallipoli Campaign in 1915. The song begs the question of a soldier's sacrifice and what was it all for? Originally written during the Vietnam War but set during The Great War, Eric Bogle's 1971 ballad treating the ultimate sacrifices paid by Australia's young men, was movingly covered by The Pogues (and many others), is anti-war but not anti-soldier. Heartbreaking in its realism and portrayal...2022-11-011h 16
History in MusicEpisode 7: Garands (Scott, Sean, & Derek)Derek joins Scott and Sean to discuss Young the Giant's 2010 song Garands (formerly called Garands at Normandie). While the song itself only vaguely references a soldier searching the woods during WWII, the lyrics inspire a larger discussion on the everyman placed in extraordinary situations. Derek enlightens us on Christopher R. Browning's 1992 book Ordinary Men and it's expose on the "ordinary men" of the German Reserve Police Battalion 101 in German-occupied Poland during WWII. A good thought exercise ensues. Give it a listen!
Link to the song:
https://open.spotify.com/track/2PFDOKSPOcZpOBvGBvBV0h?si=620554b9cb85486d2022-10-121h 27
History in MusicEpisode 6: Die Grenzwacht hielt im Osten (Scott, Sean, & Nim)In this episode Scott and Sean are joined by esteemed podcast guest and published author Nim, in third chair. Spirited discussions ensue addressing Karl Freiherr von Manteuffel-Katzdangen's moving poem Die Grenzwacht hielt im Osten (AKA Die Baltenfahne) which was later set to music. Nim enlightens us on the Interwar period of Germany, Baltic Germans, and the Freikorps. Baltic Germans-where are they now? What's a Freikorps? Where is Courland? Why is there such a dirth of German Interwar folk songs in my Spotify playlist? Why am I crying in the club rn? Listen and find out.
Follow Nim...2022-09-291h 03
History in MusicEpisode 5: El Mozote (Scott, Sean, & Matt)Matt Wilson joins us to discuss the Screeching Weasel deep track "El Mozote." We expound on the El Mozote Massacre from the El Salvadoran Civil War and the My Lai Massacre from the Vietnam War. Matt imparts his knowledge on the song he picked and the band that inspired so many more well-known punk bands. Join us as we delve deeper into this unknown (and horrific) chapter in El Salvadoran history.
Link to the song on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ucCjy82c0KA
Matt Wilson is the singer and lyricist for the bands Near Dark...2022-09-131h 14
History in MusicEpisode 4: The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald (Scott, Sean, & Brett)In this episode Scott and Sean are joined by the great Brett Cain. We discuss Gordon Lightfoot's ballad (and his magnum opus) The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald and the maritime disaster that inspired it. Brett is a published author, artist, boxer, and huge Gordon Lightfoot fan. Think you know everything about Lightfoot's most popular song? Give this episode a listen, you may be surprised...
Follow Brett on Twitter: @brettwcain
Check out his awesome podcast The Ironside Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1mXjly9zxM3RAzZUe3FlPM?si=12f69ddf0eb8420b
Buy his books...2022-09-061h 03
History in MusicEpisode 3: Fields of Athenry (Scott & Sean)Scott and Sean do a deep dive into 2003's "Fields of Athenry" by Dropkick Murphys. The song is a cover of an Irish folk song from 1979 discussing a fictional man who is sent to an Australian penal colony for stealing during the potato famine of the late 1840's. What do potatoes, corn, and libertarianism have to do with Celtic punk? Listen and find out!
Find us on Twitter:
Sean- @hashtag_hey_bro
Scott- @dotgiff
Song:
https://youtu.be/t5VTeGWQyMs
Paddy Reilly Version:
https://youtu.be/_NlrsmEvv1Q
2022-08-2754 min
History in MusicEpisode 2: Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner (Scott & Sean)Sean and Scott discuss Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner, written by Warren Zevon and David Lindell. A song about a talented European mercenary who fought for The Congo in a civil war during the 60's... or did he?
Links:
The song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRWCK9zGynA
Cover (with war footage): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDGDw4GWcf4
Last performance on Letterman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhRRWwH3Fro2022-08-1551 min