Half-Arsed History - Podcast Rankings and reviews

Riley makes every episode thoroughly entertaining. He also includes thought-provoking commentary to assist us in understanding more than just the historical event or acts of a certain historical figure. He really humanizes people and events. I find myself seriously considering what I would do in a scenario or who I would become based on circumstances. I think this is the real benefit of history. Whether that is for something we want to repeat or remember in order to avoid. My favorite podcast in many years of listening to them for hours everyday. I’ve binged them all and now I’m sad to have to wait for the new episodes!

You’ll think these stories are a work of fiction! The host does an amazing job finding stories from history that are bizarre, and placing them in a meaningful historical context- and it’s funny the entire time! But what sets this show apart, is that there is real substance. Don’t be fooled by the “useless history degree” tag line and irreverent title. The host knows his stuff- this podcasts are well written and edited, and even the most absurd events can have effects still felt today.

Followed Riley since his days as a Magic The Gathering commentator. Whether he is commentating a match of magic or talking about some obscure or not so obscure historical event he never fails to entertain, make you laugh and sometimes make you think. Add this podcast to your life and it will only get better from there!

If you like Dan Carlin but think he’s a little too long winded or “hardcore”, Riley Knight is your man. He’s a great mix of solid, compact storytelling of history with a wonderful sense of humor and an impeccable mastery of the French language. What more could you ask for?!
Despite the name, this is in fact Full Arsed History. Thank you sir for all your work.