The History of Fun podcast

The History of Fun

Polygon

The History of Fun explores the hidden backstories behind the things you enjoy. This season, we’re diving into the amazing origins of your favorite holiday traditions. Join Polygon’s Russ Frushtick, Allegra Frank, and Chris Plante each week as they embark on a new quest to uncover these common-yet-mysterious customs. Produced by Polygon and the Vox Media Podcast Network.

51 épisodes

The War on Christmas: A Brief History (Season Finale)
24/12/2018
55:41
There is a war. It's been going on for hundreds of years. And there's only one victim: CHRISTMAS. Chris Plante dives deep into The War on Christmas. Where it started, why it started, and out frickin' ridiculous it is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dreidel and Hannukah: A Brief History
17/12/2018
53:49
Join us for another episode of The History of Fun! This week we're looking into the fascinating origins of the dreidel of Hannukah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Yule Lads & Yule Cat of Iceland: A Brief History
10/12/2018
40:54
A brief history of The Yule Lads and The Yule Cat of Iceland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Black Friday: A Brief History
03/12/2018
47:25
A brief history of Black Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Krampus, the Anti-Santa: A Brief History
26/11/2018
40:23
A brief history of Krampus, the anti-Santa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Presidential Turkey Pardon: A Brief History
19/11/2018
32:46
A brief history of the Presidential Turkey Pardon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: A Brief History
12/11/2018
54:55
A brief history of The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trick or Treating: A Brief History
05/11/2018
47:25
Chris Plante dives deep into the fascinating origins of Trick or Treating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mischief Night before Halloween: A Brief History
29/10/2018
31:45
A brief history of Mischief Night, the night before Halloween Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Coming soon: Holiday Traditions
25/09/2018
1:06
We're excited to announce that we're doing an extra special second season of The History of Fun, all about the origins of our favorite holiday traditions. Trick or treating! Krampus! The Icelandic Yule Cat! Season 2 of The History of Fun will kick off on Monday, October 29. See you then! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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