
The Who Was? Podcast
Sketch comedy / history quiz podcast based on the popular “Who Was…?” book series.
Latest episodes

Jan 11, 2023 • 33min
Thomas Edison & Who Is Temple Grandin
Two super clever contestants find out who knows patently more about Thomas Edison, the "Bad Boy Inventor" of history and modern-day inventor, scientist and animal behaviorist, Dr. Temple Grandin!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 4, 2023 • 9min
MINI EP: Everything you always wanted to know about Shakespeare and those chicken fingers
The hosts discuss the surprising connection between Shakespeare and chicken fingers and decide to visit his restaurant. Shakespeare talks about his new restaurant and invites listeners to visit. Shakespeare and Harry Houdini have a spicy chicken wing challenge while discussing their talents. They also have playful conversations about magic tricks and episodes featuring historical figures like Amelia Earhart and Genghis Khan.

Dec 28, 2022 • 32min
EB White & Maurice Sendak
Two creative characters face off to find out who knows more about these beloved authors! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 21, 2022 • 32min
Three Stooges & Confucius
Our enlightened contestants engage in a battle of wits to see who knows more about history's favorite philosopher and those wise guys! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 14, 2022 • 51min
*SPECIAL GUEST JAMES "MURR" MURRAY* Where is Area 51 & Who Is Georgia O'Keefe
A desert theme that's hardly dry! Two clever contestants go head to head to talk about how space influenced the artist Georgia O'Keefe and the goings on at Area 51! Impractical Jokers star James Murray stops by to talk about his book series, AREA 51 INTERNS!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 7, 2022 • 19min
Mini Episode: MEET MARK TWAIN & THE REAL QUEENWIVES OF HISTORY!
We play some history games with Mark Twain and hear a preview of the new WHO WAS reality show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 30, 2022 • 30min
Roberto Clemente & Jesse Owens
Listen up, sports fans! This one is for you! Our two quick contestants knock this episode outta the park!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 23, 2022 • 32min
Navajo Code Talkers & Louis Braille
Two smarties try to crack the code on who knows more about WWII heroes, The Navajo Code Talkers, and the creator of Braille, Louis Braille!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 16, 2022 • 31min
Alexander The Great & Catherine the Great
It's our greatest episode ever! The two GREATS from history are met with contestants who, dare we say, are REALLY GREAT? It's true! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 9, 2022 • 16min
MINI EP: BOWIE'S BACK & MEET MILTON HERSHEY!
It's our most musical mini-episode ever when rock star David Bowie returns to pitch some ideas and we FINALLY get to chocolate maker meet Milton Hershey!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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