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History's Greatest Idiots

Booking Overview

A weekly, host-led comedy history and political commentary show that occasionally features external interviews, as demonstrated by its conversation with a social-platform founder. PR agencies could credibly pitch historians, political analysts, authors, economists, and founders with strong expertise in social technology or institutional failures; booking difficulty is likely low for accessible subject-matter experts and rising founders.

Metrics

Episodes: 180

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

historysgreatestidiots@gmail.com

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Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Founders, historians, political analysts, economists, authors, and other subject-matter experts with direct experience in controversial historical, political, economic, or technology-related issues
Required Achievements:  
Founded or led a relevant organization or technology platform, Established expertise in a specific historical, political, economic, or social issue

Recent Guest Discussions

William Lavelle - Social Media Platforms, Ethical Technology, Creator-first Networks, Online Privacy, And The Future Of Social Media

Recent Topics

History, Politics, Economics, Technology, Masculinity

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
History's Greatest Idiots
:

Why Are Billionaires So Out Of Touch? (Season 7 Episode 24)

October 11, 2026

Peter Thiel thinks evil is underrated, Elon Musk thinks empathy is a weakness, and Zuckerberg wants to sell you friends. Why are billionaires so out of touch? In this episode of History’s Greatest Idiots, we dig into the strangest things the world’s richest people have said lately, from Thiel’s Ferrari theory of good and evil and his lectures naming Greta Thunberg as a modern Antichrist, to Sam Altman’s plan to sell you intelligence on a meter. We look at Palantir’s eyebrow-raising manifesto ...

Real Mad Scientists From History (Season 7 Episode 23)

October 04, 2026

Two mad scientists: one transplanted goat glands into prisoners, the other may have eaten a king's heart. These men discarded the rules of society in pursuit of their own insane goals.In this Greatest Hits episode of History's Greatest Idiots, we revisit two of the strangest careers in the history of science.Dr Leo Stanley spent nearly four decades as chief surgeon at San Quentin State Prison, where he performed more than 10,000 gland implants using material from goats, rams, boars, d...

A Brief History of the End of the World (Season 7 Episode 22)

September 27, 2026

Every generation since the turn of the 20th Century has believed the world was ending due to all-out war. This one's no different.Danish intelligence says Russia could attack NATO within months. Drones keep turning up over airbases in Poland. Putin talks peace while calling Ukraine's own defense "state terrorism." It's easy to feel like we're on the brink, so this episode asks whether we actually are, or whether "the end is near" has just always been the lo...

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Frequently asked questions

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History's Greatest Idiots
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How do I get in touch with History's Greatest Idiots?

Its publicly listed email is historysgreatestidiots@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for History's Greatest Idiots?

The publicly listed email for History's Greatest Idiots: historysgreatestidiots@gmail.com.

How many listeners does History's Greatest Idiots have?

Podseeker estimates History's Greatest Idiots reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for History's Greatest Idiots?

History's Greatest Idiots typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Founders, historians, political analysts, economists, authors, and other subject-matter experts with direct experience in controversial historical, political, economic, or technology-related issues. Common among recent guests: Founded or led a relevant organization or technology platform; Established expertise in a specific historical, political, economic, or social issue. Recent guests include William Lavelle.

How hard is it to get booked on History's Greatest Idiots?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does History's Greatest Idiots cover?

Recent episodes cover History, Politics, Economics, Technology, and Masculinity. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

historysgreatestidiots@gmail.com

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