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EP 85 - The Untold History of Boyle Heights
In this episode of History for Foos, Felipe and Butch dive deep into the rich, layered history of Boyle Heights — once known as the “Ellis Island of the West.” They explore its Jewish roots, cultural…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
EP 84 - Don't Blame L.A.
Felipe and Butch dive into everything from the realities of life in Los Angeles to politics, homelessness, prison reform, and the wild ways government policies shape everyday people. With their trade…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
EP 83 - When Venice Beach Struck Oil
In this episode of History for Foos, Felipe and Butch dive into one of Los Angeles’ most unexpected and overlooked chapters—when Venice Beach wasn’t just a hub for boardwalk performers, muscle men, a…
Published on 3 months ago
EP 82 - 536 AD: The Worst Year in Human History
Felipe and Butch talk about the worst year in human history - 536 AD. It marked the beginning of a catastrophic period characterized by a "volcanic winter" caused by a large eruption. With that large…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
EP 81 - The Messy History of Executions
Felipe and Butch get down and dirty on the history of the executions - how they progressed from Jesus getting crucified to the average man sitting on the electric chair, the many types of practical m…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
EP 80 - The Tragedy of the Radium Girls
Felipe and Butch set their watches to the early part of the 20th century and discuss the watch scandal of the Radium Girls, women in the early 20th century who contracted radiation poisoning from pai…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
EP 79 - The Colonization of Hawaii
Felipe and Butch fly over the rainbow crash land into the beauty of Hawaii before Westerners and more established colonizers took it over. They go over the kings that ruled Hawaii, the hand-made tech…
Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago
EP 78 - The History of Baseball
Last week a curveball was thrown and got Felipe and Butch out the field. Today, they bat up with the history of baseball. Felipe throws fun facts from his childhood playing little league and witnessi…
Published on 4 months ago
EP 77 - The Rise And Fall Of The Berlin Wall
Felipe and Butch stand united on the history of the Berlin Wall that separated the country of Germany to East Germany and West Germany. They jump across fences and discuss how the wall happened, why …
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
EP 76 - The History of Amsterdam's Cannabis Culture
Felipe and Butch set sail for knowledge and they ended up at the canals of Amsterdam. Felipe traveled there no too long ago and soaked so much culture and its history, especially that of cannabis. Am…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago