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Past Times with Nice Guy Ty
by Nice Guy Ty
Join Nice Guy Ty, as he analyzes various events and topics, while providing his witty and insightful perspective. In each episode, Ty talks history with his friends and highlights social theories that will change the way you view history! Grab a drink and join the talk! We look forward to having you!
Episodes
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Evolution of Video Games
From simple simulations, to coin-operated arcade games, to consoles, this episode covers the evolution of video games. From the video game crash of 1983, to console wars, we had a great time uncovering the art of video games and game design. We also reminisce on some of the video games that…
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The Hearst Family
You've heard of the Hearst Castle, but how did this estate come to be? In this episode, Chad and I cover the Hearst family, their humble beginnings, and how they built their wealth, starting with George Hearst and his son, William Randolph Hearst. We also cover the kidnapping of Patty Hearst...
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Superstition
Don't step on a crack. It's bad luck to open an umbrella indoors. Don't spill the salt. Sound familiar? We've grown up with these guidelines or ideas that have shaped our behavior since we were children. But where did these ideas comes from? In this episode, we discuss the origins of common...
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The Gangs That Were in New York
The Gangs of New York (yes the movie) was inspired by a book written by Herbert Asbury called, The Gangs of New York: An Informal History of the Underworld. This book documented the rise and fall of 19th century gangs in Lower Manhattan, in a slum known as the Five Points. This was also home to...
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The Lesser Known History of Sampling
If you are a fan of Hip Hop, you are likely a fan of sampling. Listen to this episode to understand why sampling is so prevalent in Hip Hop... and most pop music for that matter! We had a good time talking about some of the earliest methods of sampling, including the concept of sound art within...
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Money Laundering
With television shows like Breaking Bad and Ozark, we are all somewhat familiar with Money Laundering and what it entails. But when did it start? Why are strip clubs a perfect business for laundering money? In this episode we discuss some of the key figures and events that created the need for...
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Sumo Wrestling
This is the first episode that Ty did not conduct the research for... and we had a blast! For this episode, Bernard put together a great outline on some interesting subject matter, Sumo Wrestling! We cover topics ranging from the origins of Sumo, Shintoism, and even some potential match fixing…
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The Bass Guitar
As a kid I convinced myself that I couldn't play guitar, but somehow, I knew I could play bass! In this episode I lay out the humble beginnings of the bass guitar and how this powerful instrument helped change music! We cover the history starting from the double bass, to Rickenbacher, to the…
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The American West
The American West, the American Frontier, the Old West, or the Wild West, was a time of lawlessness and disorder that has resulted in amazing Western folklore. But how did it earn its reputation. We discuss how the aftermath of the Civil War directly impacts the behavior and actions of outlaws…
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History of Freeways
In this episode we discuss the history of freeways in America. It can be argued that most people use freeways on a regular basis, but it can also be argued that most people are ignorant when it comes to the negative impact that freeway construction and "progress" has had on minority communities....
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A Miracle in the Desert
"A miracle in the desert" is how people referred to the Salton Sea in the 1950s and 1960s when this man-made lake was a popular tourist attraction. In its prime, the Salton Sea attracted more tourists than Yosemite. In this episode we discuss the rise and demise of the Salton Sea and the…
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History of Rock & Roll pt. 2
Our. First. Part. Two. Ever. We continue our dissecting of the history of rock and roll! In this episode, we briefly highlight some of the key figures and innovators of rock and roll: Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, and last but certainly not least... Les Paul. We…
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History of Memes
Memes! We all know what they are, or at least we know which ones we like! In this episode we discuss the understudied history of memes. Not only do we cover some of our favorite memes, but we discuss other phrases and sayings throughout history that fit the mold. That's right. Memes date back...
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Giants Throughout History
Mankind has always been fascinated by the abnormal. In this episode we talk about giants... or just really tall people. Giants are mentioned in mythology from all around the world, which means that mankind has always sought to explain this phenomena for about as long as we've been around. We…
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Bonus Episode with Steven Hoffa
In this bonus episode, Steven and I talk about why it is we do what we do and our approach to podcasting. We also discuss how Steven is possibly one of the unluckiest guys in the world! Enjoy this little break from our regularly scheduled programming to get to know Steven and me.
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The CIA
In this episode we talk about the CIA and how it came to be. One major focal point of this episode is Project MKUltra, which was an illegal human experimentation program. What was the objective of this program? Mind control. Listen to find out what extreme measures were taken while on this quest…
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Female Badassery
In honor of Betty White, Chad and Nice Guy Ty talk to their friend, Bernard, about many female bad asses throughout history. This episode dates as far back as the 12th century and travels through time as recent as Vietnam. The women that we cover in this episode are as follows: Betty White Tamar...
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History of Rock & Roll
In this episode Ty and his brother-in-law, Tim (oh and Chad too) discuss the origins of rock and roll. Not only do we dive into the key events that led to rock's birth, but we also cover a few of the top contenders for the birthplace of rock and roll. This is the first of a series of episodes…
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History of Universities and Tuition
In this episode, Ty, Chad, and Steven discuss the history of universities and the exponential growth of tuition over the years. We really tie in the present to this episode with our take on society and how education is a massive for-profit industry and how it can also be viewed as a status symbol...
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History of Comedy
I have always taken an interest in the art of comedy and the ability to amuse the masses. In this episode we discuss the origins of comedy in ancient Greece and how political satire was at the center of this art form. We identify the correlation between the origins of comedy and the media today....
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Concert Mishaps
This episode was constructed in the wake of the events that took place in Houston, Texas at a music festival put on by Travis Scott. We highlight some other instances in which concerts went awry. In this episode, we cover events that date as far back as 1969 and travel through time to 1999. Some…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Join Nice Guy Ty, as he analyzes various events and topics, while providing his witty and insightful perspective. In each episode, Ty talks history with his friends and highlights social theories that will change the way you view history! Grab a drink and join the talk! We look forward to having you!
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Nice Guy Ty
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Join Nice Guy Ty, as he analyzes various events and topics, while providing his witty and insightful perspective. In each episode, Ty talks history with his friends and highlights social theories that will change the way you view history! Grab a drink and join the talk! We look forward to having...
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