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EPISODE · Jul 18, 2024 · 1H 27M

117 Shoot, There it Is: Unearthing America's Forgotten Presidential Hits

from Nailing History · host Matt and Jon

Send us Fan MailWe're back, fans!Fresh off the heels of the failed assassination attempt on Trump, our intrepid hosts Matt and Jon decided to dig into the lesser-known hits, starting with James Garfield. This guy didn't just balance the budget; he also balanced taking bullets. And if getting shot wasn't bad enough, he met his demise not from the bullet, but from the doctors who couldn't resist probing around in him like a bunch of curious toddlers -- makes you think...who is to blame, the assassin or the doctors??Then there's William McKinley, who took a bullet and probably thought, "Well, this isn't ideal." Little did he know that the real danger was the surgeons who treated gunshot wounds like an invitation to play Operation, 19th-century style.But wait, there's more! Teddy Roosevelt, the manly man of the White House, got shot before a speech and shrugged it off like a g and it was just another day wrestling bears. And his brother Frankie baby almost took a hit too, because when you're a Roosevelt, apparently bullets are just a minor inconvenience.And here's a teaser for you: one of these would-be assassins has a little too much in common with Jon himself. Could it be their knack for stirring up trouble or perhaps their shared affinity for eccentric facial hair? You'll have to tune in to find out!Join Jon and Matt as they uncover the thrilling, bizarre, tales of these presidents and there assassins. Who knew history could be this wild? Stay tuned for more scandals, secrets, and shocking revelations on the next episode of Nailing History! And as always...Stay Curious, fans!

Send us Fan Mail We're back, fans! Fresh off the heels of the failed assassination attempt on Trump, our intrepid hosts Matt and Jon decided to dig into the lesser-known hits, starting with James Garfield. This guy didn't just balance the budget; he also balanced taking bullets. And if getting shot wasn't bad enough, he met his demise not from the bullet, but from the doctors who couldn't resist probing around in him like a bunch of curious toddlers -- makes you think...who is to blame, the ...

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