Hard Fried History

What does it take to make the FBI's most wanted list? Not much, apparently. In this episode, Josh and Henry examine the life of Assata Olugbala Shakur, a black activist who, for one reason or another,...

27 Feb 20201h 17min

Will Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillepsie’s new style take hold in LA? Could Charlie learn the rhythms and tempos of domestic life if he were to meet the right woman? Can Charlie conquer his personal de...

20 Feb 202052min

The Hard Fried History team pops into the American Jazz Age with a look at Charlie Parker, a profoundly talented and troubled saxophonist who helped shift the development of American jazz from the mor...

12 Feb 202048min

One of modern Africa’s most noteworthy and forward-thinking revolutionaries, this charismatic yet humble leader ushered in a series of progressive reforms that would have modernized the state and stre...

6 Feb 20201h 10min

In this episode Henry and Josh dive into the elusive warrior queen that took on colonial powers and won, Queen Njinga of Angola.

30 Jan 202053min

Deception, scandals and intrigue abound in this episode, covering the last 13 years of Anthony Wayne's life. With the American Revolution now over, Anthony "Scamgod" Wayne wriggles out of a devastatin...

22 Jan 202050min

With colleagues such as George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and Alexander Hamilton, Anthony Wayne was absolutely instrumental in accomplishing the goals of the American Revolution. So why does no one...

15 Jan 202050min

Shaka Zulu is one of the most fierce and influential warriors of the Zulu kingdom. Despised by some and beloved by others, Josh and Henry examine the rise and fall of South Africa’s warrior king. Plea...

8 Jan 202056min