History's B-Side

In which Matt tells the story of Bartolomé de las Casas, the New World's First Human Rights Activist, Phil has some questions about "biblical fanfiction," and we reinforce our position that slavery is bad. You can support or become a member of History's B-Side here: https://historysbside.com/support

In which we take turns telling the stories of each other, explain why we decided to make this podcast, and describe what the experience has been like so far.  Plus, we announce a new way listeners can become a part of our show.  Watch the live recording of this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/VRa2z9yTBNU  UPDATE: We no longer use the Buy Me A Coffee service, but you can support or become a member of History's B-Side here: https://historysbside.com/support

In which Phil tells the stories of Molly Pitcher and other female heroes of the American Revolution, Matt celebrates being average height in the 18th century, and we agree that we would have made terrible soldiers. You can support or become a member of History's B-Side here: https://historysbside.com/support

In which Matt tells the story of Frank Wills, the security guard who accidentally uncovered the Watergate scandal, Phil rants about the trend of -gate scandals, and we consider presidential pardons and impeachment in a time when it was somewhat relevant. You can support or become a member of History's B-Side here: https://historysbside.com/support

In which Phil tells the story of Moses Fleetwood Walker, the first African American to play Major League Baseball, Matt finds joy in old-timey baseball names, and we connect our hometown to baseball integration history. You can support or become a member of History's B-Side here: https://historysbside.com/support

In which Matt dives deep on Jack Phillips, the Senior Wireless Communications Director aboard the Titanic, Phil floats the idea of 'sexting' via telegraphy, and we sink our own credibility on movie knowledge. You can support or become a member of History's B-Side here: https://historysbside.com/support

In which Phil tells the story of Cleisthenes, the Father of Athenian Democracy, Matt dodges political arguments in Italian and French (but not English), and we discuss breakdancing as an Olympic sport. You can support or become a member of History's B-Side here: https://historysbside.com/support

In which Matt tells the story of Lizzie Magie, the true inventor of the Monopoly, Phil questions the fun of a socialism-themed board game, and we realize we may be the reason our friends don't like playing games with us. You can support or become a member of History's B-Side here: https://historysbside.com/support

In which Phil tells the story of Edith Wilson, the First [acting] Female President of the United States, Matt explains the avian-based courtship of his parents, and we establish that this podcast is decidedly anti-slavery.  You can support or become a member of History's B-Side here: https://historysbside.com/support

History is full of amazing stories and memorable people... but we don’t care about them.  Some of the most influential people in the world have been completely overlooked or just plain forgotten. We’re digging deep into the history books to bring you their stories, and maybe some laughs along the way.  This is History’s B-Side. We're not historians.  We're Phil Hall and Matt Melito, two guys who simply enjoy a good story.  We're unimportant, forgettable people, bringing you the stories of history's most important forgotten people.  Who are they?  They're the people you don't know, from the stories that you do.   Some were involved in the moments that made history.  Some had their accomplishments stolen from them.  Others simply got lost in time.  All of them changed the world, for better or for worse.  They are the B-Siders.