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Will This Be On The Test?

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 Episode 21: Black History Month! Black Cowboys, Bass Reeves, and Fannie Lou Hamer | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 3773

This episode Mattie and Austin talk about How the west was white washed, yet another lawman who wore kooky disguises, and the Goddamned hero that we never heard about Fannie Lou Hamer. We also discuss a large football game that we can not name out of fear of copyright infractions and how our hometown went a little insane. follow us on all social media @onthetestpod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

 Episode 20: How Shakespeare Stole a Theatre and The Bizarreness of Greek Philosophers | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 4677

This week, Mattie talks about that time Shakespeare stole a theatre--something we totally should have learned about in school--and Austin covers Plato, Socrates, and Diogenes. But not that surface crap. The real deal. Our heroes are all insane. Find us on all the socials at onthetestpod. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

 Episode 19: The Salton Sea and The History of School Lunches | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 4064

This week, Austin tells of the long and storied history of the Salton Sea and Mattie explains the equally storied, but shorter, history of American school lunches. Both stories involve a lot of saltiness, both in actual content and in the hosts' manners of speaking. Find us on all the socials at onthetestpod. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

 Episode 18: Australian Convict Transport and Uluru or Ayers Rock | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 3541

This week, in celebration of Australia Day, we discuss two major Australian facts. Mattie talks about the original convict transport, while Austin covers the history surrounding Uluru or, as white people mis-call it, Ayers Rock. Follow us on social media. Everything is @onthetestpod. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

 Episode 17: The Jonestown Massacre and Martin Luther | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 3071

We always heard the phrase "don't drink the Kool-Aid," but for some reason, our teachers never told us what that meant. Well, firstly, it's because it wasn't Kool-Aid. It was the even better Flavor Aid. And grape. The best flavor of all. The Jonestown Massacre goes all the way to the top, with high-ranking political figures being all buddy-buddy with Jim Jones. Even some true heroes of American history were his friends. I have a feeling THAT won't be in your textbooks! We also talk about Martin Luther. Not MLK. The other guy. Except his name wasn't really Martin Luther. And he wrote theses...but did he actually believe them? And was there any nailing onto doors or anywhere else? And was it all worth the continuing rivalry Austin insists exists between Catholics and Lutherans? Austin: THERE WAS A WAR ABOUT THIS! Mattie: CONTINUING!? Find out this week, when we discuss The Jonestown Massacre and OG Martin Luther. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, all @onthetestpod, or visit our website onthetestpod.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

 Episode 16: Prohibition and The Mona Lisa | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 3737

What was prohibition? And why is the Mona Lisa so important? We answer these questions on this week's episode! If you have ever thought "hey, I need a reason to distrust the government," this is a great way to get started. Or, if you are interested in hearing some of the things you were taught about art being totally discredited, this is a great option as well. Obviously, we also review the movie Cats. We aren't going to post a spoiler alert. That movie cannot be spoiled anymore than it already did to itself. Follow us on social media: Twitter: @onthetestpod Facebook: @onthetestpod Instagram: @onthetestpod Website: onthetestpod.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

 Episode 15: The Comics Code Authority and The Bystander Effect | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 3895

This week, Austin talks about the Comics Code Authority, which censored comic books for over 50 years, and Mattie talks about the bystander effect, a psychological phenomenon discovered after the murder of Kitty Genovese. (P.S. The Kitty Genovese story is full of LIES!)  Did you ever wonder why comic books are considered "for kids?" Do you ever look around and think "why isn't anyone doing anything to help?" in a time of crisis? This week's episode explains it all! Twitter: @onthetestpod Facebook: @onthetestpod Instagram: @onthetestpod Website: onthetestpod.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

 Episode 14: Christmas Extravaganza! Why Christmas is December 25, U.S. History of Christmas, The Yule Lads, and a Poop Log | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 3469

What DON'T we talk about on this episode? We cover: Why Christmas is December 25 The history of Christmas in the United States Icelandic Christmas folktales, including Gryla, the Yule Lads, the Yule Cat, Tio De Nadal, and more! Happy holidays, everyone! Twitter: @onthetestpod Facebook: @onthetestpod Instagram: @onthetestpod Website: onthetestpod.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

 Episode 13: The Soviet Space Program and The June Rebellion (or, What Really Happened in Les Miserables) | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 3252

Austin talks about the Soviet Space Program and insists no one saw aliens. Mattie tells the real story of the battle in Les Miserables, which was decidedly NOT the French Revolution. Somehow Ross Geller comes up again, and we provide some tried-and-true advice for how to successfully start a rebellion.  Twitter: @onthetestpod Facebook: @onthetestpod Instagram: @onthetestpod Website: onthetestpod.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

 Episode 12: Christa McAuliffe and The Burr Conspiracy | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 2241

In this week's episode, Mattie tells the real story of Christa McAuliffe and Austin lightens things up (?) by talking about The Burr Conspiracy. Yes, that Burr. He is always up to something! We both got knocked down by the stomach flu this past weekend, so this is an episode we recorded when we were still testing things out. It's a bit different from the norm. Enjoy!  Twitter: @onthetestpod Facebook: @onthetestpod Instagram: @onthetestpod Website: onthetestpod.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

 Episode 11: Timothy Dexter and The Totally Real Curse of King Tut | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 3641

On this week's episode, Mattie talks about American dream embodiment Timothy Dexter, and Austin discusses King Tut and his curse. One of us believes in the curse. Guess which one. We also, of course, bring up Macaulay Culkin and Jeff Goldblum. Please also rate, review, and subscribe to us on your podcast provider, especially Apple Podcasts! It helps immensely!  Twitter: @onthetestpod Facebook: @onthetestpod Instagram: @onthetestpod Website: onthetestpod.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

 Episode 10: The History of Thanksgiving and Black Friday | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 3372

On this episode, Austin talks about the horrible true story of Thanksgiving, while Mattie visits the truly messed up history of Black Friday. The through-line of the episode is hey, stop being jerks, everyone. Dinosaurs don't show up in this episode, but we do mention Rush Limbaugh, so basically the same.   Twitter: @onthetestpod Facebook: @onthetestpod Instagram: @onthetestpod Website: onthetestpod.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

 Episode 9: Tituba the Forgotten Genius and the Radium Girls aka the Worst Story Ever | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 3645

Somehow, the witch trials is the less depressing story this week. Mattie covers the story of Tituba, who you may remember from reading/Sparknoting The Crucible in high school English, and how we were grossly misled about how much of a baller she was. Austin discusses the Radium Girls, our first listener suggestion (from Pliny the Elder himself!). It is the worst story ever and you should definitely listen to it. Overall, a week of badass women, weak-ass men, and the horrible things humanity does to itself. Huzzah! Oh, and for some reason, dinosaurs come up again. Always.  Please also rate and review us if you like us, especially on Apple Podcasts. If you don't like us, why are you even here? Twitter: @onthetestpod Facebook: @onthetestpod Instagram: @onthetestpod Website: onthetestpod.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

 Episode 8: Rollo the Walker and Dolley Madison the Party Animal | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 3381

This week, Austin talks about Rollo the Walker, a viking who took over a massive part of France. Mattie discusses Dolley Madison, who is most famous for things she might not have done, but undervalued for the way she shaped America. We also talk about why the vikings should have invaded St. Louis and how dinosaurs were invented. Come learn the things you never learned in school! Twitter: @onthetestpod Facebook: @onthetestpod Instagram: @onthetestpod Website: onthetestpod.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

 Episode 7: Impeachment and The Collyer Brothers | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 3614

What the heck is impeachment? You can learn this week on Will This Be On The Test?! Well...kind of. Impeachment is...it just is. You'll need to listen. We also talk about the Collyer brothers' nightmare hoarder house in Harlem, NY. And you'll learn exactly how much Austin loves Taylor Swift and the time Mattie saw Steven Tyler throw a hissy fit. Something for everyone this week! Twitter: @onthetestpod Facebook: @onthetestpod Instagram: @onthetestpod Website: onthetestpod.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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