Halfwit History
Jonathan & Kiley
Halfwit History is a weekly podcast where hosts Jonathan & Kiley talk about the upcoming week, but a long time ago (and sometimes not so long ago). Occasionally, they even know what they are talking about! Join them and their mostly silent co-host Bilbo in exploring topics like Space Monkeys, Game Shows, Outlaws, Death Poems, and more!
- 41 minutes 11 seconds112 - Ada Lovelace
This month Kiley learns how to code about 100 years before the first computer is ever invented.
Topic: Ada Lovelace, the first computer programmer.
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Music: "Another Day" by The Fisherman.
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Reach out, say hello, or suggest a topic at [email protected], or on this form!1 December 2025, 8:00 am - 43 minutes 35 seconds111 - Mystery Science Theater 3000 ( MST3K )
Kiley launches Jonathan into space aboard the Satellite of Love in order to subject him to the most inhuman science experiments, bad movies.
Topic: The rise and fall and rise and fall of Mystery Science Theater 3000.
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Music: "Another Day" by The Fisherman.
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Reach out, say hello, or suggest a topic at [email protected], or on this form!1 November 2025, 7:00 am - 29 minutes 25 secondsHalf-Pint History - Renaissance Faires!
Half-Pint History is a little show with very little research but lots of laughs, tangents, and fun facts! This first episode is FREE so you know what you are getting before you decide to become a $3/month subscriber. New episodes every 15th of the month!
Here's a link to whatever made Kiley go "awwww", I have no idea which picture it was! ( https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-surprisingly-radical-roots-of-the-renaissance-fair-180982918 )
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Music: "Another Day" by The Fisherman.
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Reach out, say hello, or suggest a topic at [email protected], or on this form!15 October 2025, 7:00 am - 49 minutes 1 second110 - Miracle of the Sun
Did you miss us? Kiley and Jonathan are back after a long hiatus to bring you stories about the upcoming Month but a long time ago.
This week Kiley takes us to Portugal to watch the weirdest sunset of all time, brought to you by Our Lady of Fátima.
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Music: "Another Day" by The Fisherman.
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Reach out, say hello, or suggest a topic at [email protected], or on this form!1 October 2025, 7:00 am - 1 minute 45 secondsPresenting: This Machine Belongs To
Listen Here! ( https://thismachinebelongsto.buzzsprout.com/share )
Hi everybody its Kiley popping in to share the new project that we’ve been working on called "This Machine Belongs To", a psychological horror story told in short 10 minute or less episodes. So while the trailer is family friendly, this show is explicit, meaning it contains more adult language and themes than our normal content. Listener Discretion is advised. We hope you enjoy!
=== Credits ===
Produced by Halfwit Podcasts ( https://www.HalfwitPodcasts.com ).
Written by Matt Spaziani ( https://vocal.media/authors/matt-spaziani ).
Vernon Wright is voiced by Jonathan Swenson ( https://www.jgswenson.com ).
Based on the journal role-playing game "The Machine" by Adira & Fen Slattery ( https://adira.itch.io/the-machine ).
Music and sound effects used with Zapsplat Gold, and Ghosthack Music licenses.✨Subscribe on Buzzsprout to get bonus episodes of Half-Pint History right in your RSS! ✨( https://www.halfwit-history.com/308030/supporters/new )
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Reach out, say hello, or suggest a topic at [email protected], or on this form!1 April 2024, 7:00 am - 1 hour 17 minutesBonus - Japan Trip!
This week Kiley and Jonathan take you along on their big trip to Japan! Full of fun facts and a few bigger topics like Japanese Bathing Culture and the history of Arcades!
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Reach out, say hello, or suggest a topic at [email protected], or on this form!25 September 2023, 7:00 am - 33 minutes 52 seconds109 - Ethel Barrymore
This week Kiley dons the glitz and glam and rubs elbows with some original Hollywood royalty!
Topic: The Duchess of Theater, Ethel Barrymore.✨Subscribe on Buzzsprout to get bonus episodes of Half-Pint History right in your RSS! ✨( https://www.halfwit-history.com/308030/supporters/new )
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Reach out, say hello, or suggest a topic at [email protected], or on this form!4 September 2023, 4:00 am - 38 minutes 41 seconds108 - The Whiskey Rebellion
This week Kiley gets a little tipsy and throws a tantrum at taxes!
Topic: The 7,000 persons strong protests at Braddock's Field in western Philadelphia as part of the Whiskey Rebellion.✨Subscribe on Buzzsprout to get bonus episodes of Half-Pint History right in your RSS! ✨( https://www.halfwit-history.com/308030/supporters/new )
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Reach out, say hello, or suggest a topic at [email protected], or on this form!1 August 2023, 2:00 am - 35 minutes 56 seconds107 - The Deer Island Disaster
This week Kiley takes a long walk down a stinky tunnel to fix yet another Boston infrastructure disaster.
Topic: The Deer Island Sewer Project and Deadly Disaster.✨Subscribe on Buzzsprout to get bonus episodes of Half-Pint History right in your RSS! ✨( https://www.halfwit-history.com/308030/supporters/new )
Music: "Another Day" by The Fisherman.
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Reach out, say hello, or suggest a topic at [email protected], or on this form!17 July 2023, 5:00 pm - 41 minutes 25 seconds106 - Pirate William Kidd
This week Kiley returns to the open seas to collect some booty and show some booty to taunt the navy as part of the crew of the Antigua.
Topic: The Pirate to Privateer to Pirate roller coaster of William Kidd.✨Subscribe on Buzzsprout to get bonus episodes of Half-Pint History right in your RSS! ✨( https://www.halfwit-history.com/308030/supporters/new )
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Reach out, say hello, or suggest a topic at [email protected], or on this form!3 July 2023, 7:00 am - 39 minutes 42 seconds105 - Disney's The Rescuers
This week Kiley joins the Rescue Aid Society, hops on an Albatross, and catches a kidnapper and diamond thief!
Topic: The critically acclaimed 1977 American animated adventure, The Rescuers!✨Subscribe on Buzzsprout to get bonus episodes of Half-Pint History right in your RSS! ✨( https://www.halfwit-history.com/308030/supporters/new )
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Reach out, say hello, or suggest a topic at [email protected], or on this form!19 June 2023, 7:00 am - More Episodes? Get the App