最高の History Of Ideas ポッドキャスト (2025)

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The Ball Drops on the World's Biggest New Year's Scare 2:34

1d ago2:34

2:34

What Were They Thinking? Dire consequences are predicted for the new year: Airplanes will fall from the sky. Our defensive missiles will be un-launchable. Broadcast communication will cease. The financial system will collapse. All due to a terrifying cyber event. Millions of dollars and thousands of manhours are spent in preparation for what The Wa…

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The Annual Floppy Awards! 1:46:53

7d ago1:46:53

1:46:53

It's the Annual HOBI Floppy Award Show as the gang wraps up the year with the best and worst in pop culture 2024! The guys are joined once again by #1 Disney Fan Doug and zero Floppy Award winner Scab Jeff to pass out the prizes for best and worst superhero series, worst person of the year, and the best Oreo of 2024. Plus the gang debate the Worsle…

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Two Letters and “On Correcting Mistaken Ideas in the Party” (November to December 1929) 30:22

10d ago30:22

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We look at two letters written by Mao on November 28, 1929, and introduce our discussion of “On Correcting Mistaken Ideas in the Party” and the other parts of the Gutian Resolution. Further reading: Pang Xianzhi and Jin Chongji, Mao Zedong: A Biography, vol. 1: 1893-1949 Stuart Schram, ed., Mao’s Road to Power, vol. 3: From the Jinggangshan to the …

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Drunken Hessians Shocked by George Washington's Christmastime Sneak Attack 1:54

8d ago1:54

1:54

What Were They Thinking? The Revolutionary War is on holiday break. On one side of the Delaware River, Hessian troops (in league with the British) are opening casks of rum and having a “Ho-ho-ho!” lot of fun celebrating Christmas Eve. On the other side, George Washington and his ragtag colonial troops sit quietly in the cold—eager to show the enemy…

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The Plot Arrived Before Blake! 1:46:51

15d ago1:46:51

1:46:51

The HOBI Gang is wrapping up 2024 and joined by Scab Jeff and #1 Disney Fan Doug to talk talk underrated B-Movies, review Epic Pictures' film Dick Dynamite: 1944 as well as Jack Black's Dear Santa, and Scab Jeff continues to push for a Floppy Award! Plus the guys discuss the worst movie flops of the year, Mufasa doesn't reign at the box office, and…

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What's in Your Teeth Could Have You Feeling Down in the Mouth 2:13

15d ago2:13

2:13

What Were They Thinking? Known to be more poisonous than arsenic, this substance would seem to be low on the list of elements you might want to pop into your mouth. Yet it's been a cornerstone of dentistry for over one hundred years. And it's likely in your teeth right now. Listen and learn all about it. More Blundering Brainstorms to Come The next…

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The Battle for Shanghang (mid-September 1929) 20:00

17d ago20:00

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The Communists take the fortified city of Shanghang in southwestern Fujian. Further reading and watching: Agnes Smedley, The Great Road: The Life and Times of Chu Teh [Zhu De] The Battle for Dien Bien Phu Pang Xianzhi and Jin Chongji, Mao Zedong: A Biography, vol. 1: 1893-1949 Stuart Schram, ed., Mao’s Road to Power, vol. 3: From the Jinggangshan t…

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Pork Rinds and Pancakes! 1:51:15

21d ago1:51:15

1:51:15

The HOBI Gang is gearing up for the holiday season and talking time as a human construct, Kathy Bates' best roles, Rings of Power writers have a plan (no, seriously!) and Yellowstone ends! Plus the gang reviews Red One, Kraven the Hunter failed and we list the Top Five Overrated Holiday Films! This episode is sponsored by the Super Cincy Expo.…

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Henry Ford and the Uni-Hue Automobile 2:01

22d ago2:01

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What Was He Thinking? Long before ecru, maize, or topaz, automobiles come in your color choice of black, black, or (if you ask nicely and place your order early) black. Why the lack of options? Well, according to Ford Motor Company founder Henry Ford, the auto industry’s resident ubergod, black paint dries more quickly—allowing more efficient opera…

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The Politburo in Shanghai Discusses the Line Struggle in the Red Army and Issues the September Instruction 21:54

24d ago21:54

21:54

The Central Committee turns out to support centralized leadership. Also, the Comintern publishes Mao’s obituary. Further reading: Pang Xianzhi and Jin Chongji, Mao Zedong: A Biography, vol. 1: 1893-1949 Stuart Schram, ed., Mao’s Road to Power, vol. 3: From the Jinggangshan to the Establishment of the Jiangxi Soviets, July 1927-December 1930 Joseph …

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My Parents Gave Up on Me! 2:11:19

27d ago2:11:19

2:11:19

The HOBI podcast welcomes Jim back into the studio as the guys review the Madness series, Werewolves, Megan Fox struggles to act, and Snow White gets a creepy remake! Plus the gang advises not to invest in Hawk Tuah Bitcoin, another Worsley Award nominee, more submersible fun, Jeff and Jim saw Wicked and we list our Top Five Favorite One vs. One Fi…

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Octobomb: The Hissy, Clunky Rise and Fall of 8-Track Tape 2:20

29d ago2:20

2:20

What Were They Thinking? In the frantic quest for a handy, durable, high-fidelity tape format suitable for playing recorded music in automobiles, a consortium of top automotive and electronics manufacturers advance a revolutionary new music delivery system: the eight-track cassette. And while that sounds good on paper, eight-track tape, it turns ou…

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Mao gets Kicked from Party Leadership, and Organizes a Land Reform in Western Fujian 24:15

1M ago24:15

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The line struggle continues and does not go Mao’s way. Plus, comments on the historiography. Further reading: Pang Xianzhi and Jin Chongji, Mao Zedong: A Biography, vol. 1: 1893-1949 Stuart Schram, ed., Mao’s Road to Power, vol. 3: From the Jinggangshan to the Establishment of the Jiangxi Soviets, July 1927-December 1930 Joseph Fewsmith, Forging Le…

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Impressions Are Not Your Thing! 2:25:07

1M ago2:25:07

2:25:07

The HOBI Gang is short-staffed this week so Jeff, Bryan and Jason welcome Andrew and Zach from the Cincinnati Comic Expo! The guys are discussing which fandom deserves a LEGO set, the most cuddly animals to get pictures with, One Good Thing with the Sony Spider-Man film universe, and more impressions from Jason! Plus what not to put on a pizza, a c…

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Iron Mike: The Heavyweight Chomping-On of the World 2:18

1M ago2:18

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What Was He Thinking? Former boxing champion Mike Tyson wants to regain the heavyweight crown so badly he can taste it -- literally. On this night, agitated by what he perceives to be Holyfield’s continual, intentional head-butting, Tyson clinches with Holyfield center-ring—and proceeds to do something never before witnessed in professional boxing.…

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Mao’s 14 June 1929 Letter to Lin Biao 33:32

1M ago33:32

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We continue our close reading of Mao’s letter to Lin Biao. In this episode, Mao discusses the roving rebel band mentality and the organizational state of affairs in the army, party, and mass organizations. Further reading: Pang Xianzhi and Jin Chongji, Mao Zedong: A Biography, vol. 1: 1893-1949 Stuart Schram, ed., Mao’s Road to Power, vol. 3: From …

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I'm Sorry I Wash My Beans, Man! 1:51:54

1M ago1:51:54

1:51:54

The HOBI Gang is getting ready for Thanksgiving this week as the podcast is stuffed with the latest in pop culture news! The guys remember Chuck Woolery, vampires fight hedonists, the hosts list their favorite panel from the Cincinnati Comic Expo and Only Fans invade Airbnb! Plus the dangers of a nudist colony, Jeff doesn't like beans, Wicked slays…

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Rescheduling Thanksgiving: A Turkey of an Idea Gets Plucked 1:48

1M ago1:48

1:48

What Was He Thinking? As the Great Depression lingers on, President Franklin Roosevelt and his advisors have a shiny new concept for boosting the lackluster U.S. economy: move Thanksgiving from late November to seven days earlier in the month. That way, they reason, Christmas shoppers will have one more week to buy presents, thereby invigorating mo…

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HOBI & Pittsburgh Nerd Presents the Survivor Series Preview! 1:54:09

1M ago1:54:09

1:54:09

In this very special episode, Jason of HOBI and Sean of Pittsburgh Nerd join up to preview the 2024 WWE Survivor Series and talk all things wrestling! The guys reminisce about old-school Harley Race and Ric Flair, Sting's short title reigns, the future of Kevin Owens and eventually Survivor Series talk! Jason and Sean break down each scheduled matc…

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The Line Struggle Between Mao Zedong and Zhu De (May to June 1929) 36:22

1M ago36:22

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The Party Center’s intervention in the Fourth Red Army combines with a string of military victories to bring a simmering dispute between Mao and Zhu to a head. Further reading: Pang Xianzhi and Jin Chongji, Mao Zedong: A Biography, vol. 1: 1893-1949 Stuart Schram, ed., Mao’s Road to Power, vol. 3: From the Jinggangshan to the Establishment of the J…

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There's a Little Less War There! 1:47:40

2M ago1:47:40

1:47:40

The HOBI Gang is bringing in the cold air with some hot news on pop culture this week as they talk favorite characters from What We Do in the Shadows, new merch for the podcast, review the film Swap from Epic Pictures, and the Blackmarrow comic book on Kickstarter! Plus Jason reviews Saturday Night, Bryan finished Tulsa King, the future of Star War…

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A Doctor's Killer Idea for Saving Lives 2:14

2M ago2:14

2:14

What Was He Thinking? Disturbed by the internecine carnage of America’s deadliest conflict—the still-raging Civil War—an American physician sets out to create a gun that, by its very rapid-fire efficiency, will enable one soldier to do the work of an entire battalion. The need for large armies, he reasons, would be eliminated, thereby diminishing t…

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Beach of Burden! 1:47:56

2M ago1:47:56

1:47:56

After last week's sad song list, the HOBI Gang is in much better mood this week as Bryan reviews Lioness, debate best horror film of 2024, most disturbing toy growing up, and booking tickets to Fyre Fest 2! Plus the guys talk the monkeys from Outbreak are terrorizing a town, Here is failing at the box office while Venom: The Last Dance isn't, Megha…

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The Presidential Assassin's Gunshot That Backfires Bigtime 2:03

2M ago2:03

2:03

What Was He Thinking? You might say that this hunky stage actor, critically acclaimed as “the handsomest man in America,” is the Brad Pitt of his day. Yet below his chiseled cheekbones, a dark rage lurks -- a post-war rage he focuses on the commander in chief of the United States. Yet while he succeeds by the barrel of a gun, he fails in his ultima…

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Hush Puppies Made With Real Puppies! 1:56:39

2M ago1:56:39

1:56:39

HOBI is recording on Election Night so they are all talking all things pop culture to try to take their minds off anything political! The gang is talking worst Marvel film made by Sony, more Transformers insurance questions, Venom faces off against Slimer, and the importance of wearing life vests! Plus Jason reviews the Lego movie Piece by Piece, B…

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Monkey Business Sinks a Presidential Campaign 2:44

2M ago2:44

2:44

What Was He Thinking? The sure-fire frontrunner in the 1988 U.S. Presidential election campaign, this senator, declared a flake and a womanizer by his adversaries while fighting back rumors that he’s embarked on an extramarital affair, dares the press corps to follow him around -- claiming they'll learn that his life is "pretty boring." Well, two r…

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Sorry I Died! 2:07:59

2M ago2:07:59

2:07:59

The HOBI Gang is back in the studio this week after working the Cincinnati Comic Expo! The guys are talking Ron Perlman's best role, Chick-Fil-A's new streaming service gets a name, Blade gets pushed back (again!) and Ezra Miller is still odd. Bryan is excited that we are getting more Reacher, Venom struggles at the box office, Jason reviews Teacup…

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Richard Nixon: A Face Perfect for Radio 2:13

2M ago2:13

2:13

What Was He thinking? With the U.S. presidential election just weeks away, Vice President Richard M. Nixon and Senator John F. Kennedy are running neck and neck—or should we say “face and face”? Because on this night in 1960, their very different visages will be on display in the first presidential debate ever to be televised. And one of the candid…

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Finger Monkeys! 47:33

3M ago47:33

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In this episode, filmed right before the Cincinnati Comic Expo, we are getting hyped as Brad from Old Man Brad helps us preview must-see panels, celebrity guests and holding wild animals, including a sloth! We also discuss what a finger monkey is, the greatness of Lou Diamond Phillip's film Bats, under the radar horror films, and the power of Cher'…

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Uncool at any Speed: The Chevy Corvair 2:25

3M ago2:25

2:25

What Were They Thinking? The marketers at Chevy take one look at the youthful popularity of the Volkswagen Beetle and decide to emulate key features of that novel little auto: its compact size, air-cooled rear engine, and scaled-down transaxle, among others—in designing the company’s first “American-sized compact”: the Corvair. With more than 250,0…

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It Would Be Cheaper to Buy a Total Jim! 2:00:50

3M ago2:00:50

2:00:50

The HOBI Gang is gearing up as it's Cincinnati Comic Expo Week and welcome Brad from the Old Man Brad to the show! The guys are discussing the best fictional president, Meow God reports from a gaming convention in Germany, scheduling a block of classic television shows and we list some of the events happening at the Expo! Plus Megalopolis is not th…

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Politician Pays a Hooker by Check and Really Gets Screwed 2:11

3M ago2:11

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What Was He Thinking? A Northwestern University-educated lawyer and former aide to the late senator Robert F. Kennedy, this young, newly-elected Cincinnati city councilman is a rising political star. That is, until a raid on a local Kentucky massage parlor threatens to rub out his civic career. In the parlor's cash register police find a check writ…

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Your Mom's The Title of the Show! 2:02:41

3M ago2:02:41

2:02:41

The HOBI Gang is back at it again and counting down the days to the Cincinnati Comic Expo! The gang is talking best secondary wrestling company, worst trailer for a film, what sitcom needs a gritty reboot and more tourists getting stuck in National Parks. Plus Jason reviews the TV series Yellowjackets, a football receiver's mother likes free Amazon…

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The Medical Treatment Only Dracula Could Love 2:30

3M ago2:30

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What Were They Thinking? You say you feel tired, run down, achy and breaky? Well, fortunately your barber (yes, the same guy who trims your coif) has just the cure: He hangs you upside down while slicing open an artery to let your blood drain out. And while there's very little evidence this kind of age-old medical remedy will make a sick person fee…

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This Guy Here is Dead! 2:01:29

3M ago2:01:29

2:01:29

The HOBI Gang welcomes spooky season back as they talk scary toys growing up, the week in celeb deaths (and there are a lot), how history will remember Pete Rose, and review the Netflix documentary Mr. McMahon! Plus the gang talk the best animated film about robots, a very vocal argument for bunting in a perfect game, The Wild Robot rules the box o…

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The President Gives America the Finger 2:01

3M ago2:01

2:01

What Was He Thinking? From the time of his Presidential election victory, he's seen by his opponents as the self-indulgent, ego-driven, sex-crazed, junk-food-lusting embodiment of the Me Generation. Despite his unquestionable intelligence (a Rhodes Scholar) and political acumen (a governor by age thirty-two), this sitting President -- knowing full …

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I Want to Be That Robot's Dad! 2:08:50

3M ago2:08:50

2:08:50

The HOBI Gang welcomes Bryan back after his sick day last week to review the documentary Into the Fire, Netflix drama The Perfect Couple, and the reality shows Anonymous and Traitors: New Zealand! Plus the gang talks the Mount Rushmore of Comic Book Characters, The Chosen gets a multiverse, a new Plotlines game, and we list our Top Five TV Cartoon …

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Edsel: The Luxurious New Ford Lemonsucker 2:09

4M ago2:09

2:09

What Were They Thinking? With archrival General Motors taking the pole position in America’s big-car sales race, Ford management, despite warnings of an oncoming late 1950s economic recession, decides to invest the then-astonishing sum of $400 million to create “an entirely new kind of car.” But just as consumer anticipation shifts into high gear, …

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I Like Rabbits! 1:52:10

4M ago1:52:10

1:52:10

The HOBI Gang is missing a few hosts this week but they make up for it with a few guests! Take a listen as the guys talk Kevin Smith's best film, hygiene in 2024 seems to be regressing, rock band Jane's Addiction went out like true rock stars, and Andrew from the Expo stops to talk the in's and outs of hosting a large event! Plus the gang discusses…

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The A-List Actor Who Refused to be James Bond 2:24

4M ago2:24

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What Was He thinking? In a mad scramble to secure a dashing actor “who can wear the tux, tote the pistol and woo the girl,” mega-producer Albert Broccoli has a famous actor squarely in his sights to play 007. Proclaiming “An American can’t play James Bond,” said actor instead opts to make such cinematic stinkers as Fuzz, White Lightning and The Man…

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They Can't All Be Winners Kid! 2:01:09

4M ago2:01:09

2:01:09

The HOBI Gang is together again and in the studio to talk the legacy of James Earl Jones, best fast-food breakfast menu, help with creepy relationship advice, and students still need their moms in college! Plus an update on the Chiefs Super-Fan robberies, everyone lost in the NFL this week, Beetlejuice 2 rules the box office and we list our Top Fiv…

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The XFL: Fourth Down and 70 Million to Go 2:06

4M ago2:06

2:06

What Were They Thinking? Hyped as a tough, high-energy, off-season alternative to the venerable National Football League, XFL games boast blaring rock music, trash-talking coaches, no penalties for excessive roughness, plus lingerie-clad cheerleaders. Sounds good on paper. Looks bad on the playing field -- and even worse on TV. Listen, laugh and le…

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It's Not a Hack, It's a Felony! 1:39:14

4M ago1:39:14

1:39:14

The HOBI Gang is guest-free this week and back in the studio to discuss old-school stores that have closed, the love of Bluey, Jason is obsessed with Star Wars: Outlaws, and adopting a fictional animal! Plus the gang talks the newest fight league that takes place in cars, more exaggerated headlines, the Crow continues to be murdered, and we list ou…

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Jarts: The Kid's Game That Really Sticks Out in Your Mind 1:47

4M ago1:47

1:47

What Were They Thinking? What would you call an outdoor game where one player heaves a weighted, foot-long, metal-tipped dart hihg into the air, hoping to land it in the middle of a plastic hoop placed at the feet of his opponent some 20 feet away? You’d call it “lawn darts,” “Jarts,” “garden darts”—or maybe just “the most idiotically dangerous kid…

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