Unbalanced Views (Of History)
A Bi-Weekly, (mostly) American history podcast where a history guy tells his friend a fascinating story about the past. Brian and Mike do not view the world the same way, in fact they tend to disagree about almost everything. Listen to them hash out their differences through these great tales of (mostly) American history.
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Episodes
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Monday Jan 09, 2023
In Part 2 Brian & Mike discuss the fat man himself from Nikolas of Myra to Coca-Cola's morbidly obese Santa Claus. We talk of Rollo the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Christmas Movies of all stripes from Scrooge to A Christmas Carol and finally, we talk about Daiku and Kentucky Fried Christmas in Japan (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6s6YKlTpfw).
Changes are coming in 2023! More consistent release schedule, somewhat slimmed-down episodes and more great guests! Follow us @ViewsUnbalanced on the bird app, email unbalancedviews@gmail.com, and PLEASE like, subscribe and tell a friend! Wishing everyone a HAPPY 2023!
Saturday Jan 07, 2023
Saturday Jan 07, 2023
Brian & Mike examine the origins of what we now call Christmas and the 12 days of it. From Zagmuk to Saturnalia and from Gingerbras to Reindeer in this first part of the Holiday special (released WAY TOO LATE--Sorry)
Friday Nov 04, 2022
Friday Nov 04, 2022
In this episode, Brian & Mike (Tweet @ViewsUnbalanced, email unbalancedviews@gmail.com) welcome VERY SPECIAL GUEST, Comedian, Actor and Canada Expert, Larry XL (@LarryXL - Please check out Larry's Album) to talk Alien vs Aliens, Hanging Out at American Revolution Parties and the deleted sexy parts of the Declaration of Independence! The guys look at the good, bad and ugly side of inoculations. They explore the question of Gen. Horatio Gates and stolen valor and re-shatter Benedict Arnold's leg. Please enjoy this third installment of A Pox Upon Your House - Smallpox in the American Revolution. Thanks for listening!
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
The last installment of the spooky season Bonus episodes! Mike and Brian discuss the finer points of a workers' revolt in France that results in the trials and mass execution of bourgeois cats. They look at how working class print shop employees vent their frustration on some of the finest Parisian pussies-- including the beautiful gray puss that was adored by their master and mistress alike! Enjoy!
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Welcome to Unbalanced Views (of history) (Tweet@viewsunbalanced; email: unbalancedviews@gmail.com). A Pox Upon Your House Part 3 is COMING SOON! As you patiently wait, PLEASE ENJOY another BONUS Spooky Season episode. Like the last one, this too is a crime against good podcasting! The guys discuss Old European Folk Tales and Fables and children's stories. So, gather round for wholesome tales of Cannibalism, Filicide, Uxoricide, Theriocide and all manner of gruesome carnal behaviors! They will also discuss the apparent fact that Italians are terrified of being crushed to death by demonic bouncing balls. In retrospect, maybe it was stories like these that led to European imperialism...who knows? Enjoy!
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Welcome to Unbalanced Views (@viewsunbalanced / unbalancedviews@gmail.com). The next episode in the Smallpox series is coming SOON after unexpected delays! In the meantime, PLEASE ENJOY this absolute banger of a ghost story...or alien story...or a story about government conspiracies? Why not all three?! Brian & Mike talk about ghost armies and UAPs in this one. Like, Subscribe, and stay tuned! More great content to come. Listen at your own risk. (Also, Thanks for listening!!)
Sunday Oct 23, 2022
Sunday Oct 23, 2022
Welcome to Unbalanced Views (@viewsunbalanced / unbalancedviews@gmail.com). Due to some scheduling difficulties, the Smallpox story is slightly delayed. SO...instead, PLEASE ENJOY the first of a few Bonus "Quick Hitters." Brian & Mike talk about Body Horror, Toy Story and Sabotage in this one! Like, Subscribe, and stay tuned! More great content to come. Thanks for listening!
Saturday Oct 08, 2022
Saturday Oct 08, 2022
In this episode, Brian & Mike (@ViewsUnbalanced) welcome VERY SPECIAL GUEST, Comedian, Actor and Canada Expert, Larry XL (@LarryXL - Please check out Larry's Album) to talk about Small Pox in the American Revolution! You say you want a Revolution, well you know...the yanks want to take Quebec. The guys look at the opening salvos of the war in Boston, Virginia and Quebec and how smallpox played a HUGE role in those theaters. They discuss the finer points of freedom and how one might taste sweet sweet liberty. And they provide expert advice for invading Canada in winter and hot tips for your next visit to Colonial Williamsburg. Apologies to anyone foolish enough to listen....it's going to get icky! Bonus maggots and lice to help celebrate SPOOKY SEASON! Enjoy!
Saturday Oct 01, 2022
Saturday Oct 01, 2022
A short tale of Ships, Crabs, Gasoline and Regret. With Special Guest, Comedian Larry XL. Follow him on Twitter @LarryXL Follow US on twitter @ViewsUnbalanced. We LOVE all of our Unbalanced Listeners..>THANK YOU!
Friday Sep 30, 2022
Friday Sep 30, 2022
In this episode, Brian & Mike (@ViewsUnbalanced) welcome VERY SPECIAL GUEST, Comedian, Actor (and sometimes writer) Larry XL (@LarryXL) to talk about the finer points of....Small Pox? That's right! Welcome to VIRUS TALK BABY! The guys are talking about the single greatest destroyer of human beings in history, and specifically, the smallpox epidemic that occurred during the American Revolution. You say you want a Revolution, well you know...we all want to inoculate the world! Good times talking about probably the worst way to die! Apologies to anyone foolish enough to listen....it's going to get icky! Brian talks smack at Abigail Adams and makes fun of powdered wigs. A nice MORBID episode to kick off October (on September 30).