Ed Helms on History’s Greatest Screw Ups
The Daily Stoic30 Apr 2025

Ed Helms on History’s Greatest Screw Ups

You might know Ed Helms as Andy Bernard from The Office or Stu Price from The Hangover movies—but did you know he’s also a serious history buff? He’s especially fascinated by history’s biggest screwups, better known as SNAFUs ("Situation Normal: All F**ked Up"). In today’s episode, Ed joins Ryan to unpack some of these epic blunders, explain how history became an escape for him, and share why learning about the past can be surprisingly therapeutic.


Ed Helms is an actor, comedian, podcast host, and author. Ed has starred as Andy Bernard in The Office, Stuart Price in The Hangover trilogy, We’re the Millers, The Lorax, and much more. He hosts the podcast SNAFU and just released his book SNAFU: The Definitive Guide to History’s Greatest Screwups.


You can follow Ed on Instagram and X @EdHelms


🎙️ Listen to Ed’s podcast SNAFU


📕 Pick up a copy of SNAFU: The Definitive Guide to History’s Greatest Screwups


📚 Books Ryan recommended to Ed:

The Library Book by Susan Orlean

Night of the Grizzlies by Jack Olsen

River of Doubt by Candice Millard

The Johnstown Flood by David McCullough

A Night To Remember by Walter Lord

Rising Tide by John M. Barry

Dead Wake by Erik Larson

His Majesty's Airship by S.C. Gwynne


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