The Monday Night Wars were a period of mainstream televised American professional wrestling where the World Wrestling Federation's (WWF, now WWE) Monday Night Raw and World Championship Wrestling's (WCW) Monday Nitro were broadcast opposite each other in a battle for Nielsen ratings each week. The ratings war lasted from September 4, 1995, to March 26, 2001.  The rating war was part of a larger overall struggle between the two companies, originating in personal animosity between WWF owner Vince McMahon and WCW-owner Ted Turner. The rivalry between the companies steadily escalated throughout the 1990s to include the use of cutthroat tactics and the defections of employees between the two companies.  WWF(E) won the war......but what if WCW won the Monday Night Wars.  Keith White  joins our show again as we explore this new timeline. Find out more about History's What If PodcastWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitter

What If WCW Won The Monday Night Wars

Jackie Robinson broke the baseball color line when he started at first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947.  When the Dodgers signed Robinson, they heralded the end of racial segregation in professional baseball that had relegated black players to the Negro leagues since the 1880s......but what if Branch Rickey signed  "Cool Papa" Bell to the St. Louis Cardinals in 1924? How would this signing change the game...the nation?  Do other teams start to sign players like  Satchel Paige later Josh Gibson?  Listen today as Mark A. Johnston and Jeff Paulson of Two Strike Noise podcast along with Thee Doctor and PUG  will explore this what if in history. About Two Strike Noise podcast:Do you love baseball stories and history? That's what we're all about. Two Strike Noise is a weekly broadcast that is ALL about baseball. We do some fun segments and tell you all about a couple of baseball subjects,from ancient times to recent history. All with our own bit of strange humor and commentary. Hosts Jeff Paulson and I discuss subjects from The House of David to Albert Bele's "Batgate" to the history of uniform numbers.Mark A Johnston, started in baseball as a bat boy for the AAA Tacoma Tigers in the late 1980's before outgrowing his uniform and moving upstairs into production. From their he got his call to the big leagues and the Seattle Mariners where he has been working in their control room for more than 2 decades. He has been known to fill in on the stadium organ in a pinch and is considered the class clown of the control room. Jeff started his career in sports production before being offered the opportunity to sit behind home plate for the Atlanta Braves and basically watch baseball and then later hockey and basketball. That job took him around the country working for various teams including the Mariners where he and Mark first met. He now resides in northern California working remotely for teams across the country in between attending games at baseball's last dive bar, the Oakland Coliseum home of his beloved Oakland A's.AppleInstagramTwitter Find out more about History's What If PodcastWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitter

What If Baseball Broke The Color Barrier In 1924

Since initial reports of novel coronavirus  started surfacing earlier this year, the response on social media has ranged widely from measured caution to unmitigated panic. Global stocks have plummeted and America is shut down.  What if this was all part of a bigger conspiracy...what if the outbreak was planned by the government?  Today I am join by Happee Dey creator and founder Ezu Gibson-Bey as we discuss this topic and more!Find out more about Happee Dey:YouTubeFacebookTwitterFind out more about History's What If PodcastWebsiteFacebookInstagram 

What If The Coronavirus Outbreak Was Planned By The Government?

On March 9th, 1997 The Notorious B.I.G. aka Biggie Smalls was murdered in LA changing the rap game for decades.  This week, the Doctor and and PUG explores a world were Biggie Smalls is still alive.Find out more about History's What If PodcastWebsiteFacebookInstagram

What If Biggie Smalls Was Not Murdered

American women in World War II became involved in many tasks they rarely had before; as the war involved global conflict on an unprecedented scale, the absolute urgency of mobilizing the entire population made the expansion of the role of women inevitable. Their services were recruited through a variety of methods, including posters and other print advertising, as well as popular songs. Among the most iconic images were those depicting "Rosie the Riveter", a woman factory laborer performing what was previously considered man's work. With this added skill base channeled to paid employment opportunities, the presence of women in the American workforce continued to expand from what had occurred during World War I. Many sought and secured jobs in the war industry, building ships, aircraft, vehicles, and munitions or other weaponry. Others drove trucks or provided other logistical support for soldiers. Still others worked on farms. In this episode, the Doctor chats with Emily and Kelley from Wining About Herstory Podcast to discuss "What If Women Had The Majority Control Of America After World War II"For more information about Emily, Kelley and  Wining About Herstory PodcastWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterFind out more about History's What If PodcastWebsiteFacebookInstagram 

What If Women Had The Majority Control Of America After World War II

Here we are...the end of our 4 part series, What If Post US Civil War Reconstruction Was A Success!  The Reconstruction era was the period in American history which lasted from 1863 to 1877. It was a significant chapter in the history of American civil rights.  Reconstruction ended the remnants of Confederate secession and abolished slavery, making the newly freed slaves citizens with civil rights ostensibly guaranteed by three new constitutional amendments We highly recommend that you download parts 1, 2 and 3 before listening to part 4Find out more about History's What If PodcastWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitter

What If Post US Civil War Reconstruction Was A Success Part 4 -  Ghosts of the South

The Reconstruction era was the period in American history which lasted from 1863 to 1877. It was a significant chapter in the history of American civil rights.  Reconstruction ended the remnants of Confederate secession and abolished slavery, making the newly freed slaves citizens with civil rights ostensibly guaranteed by three new constitutional amendments.This episode, Jerry Landry of Presidencies of the United States podcast joins us as we continue reviewing this parallel time with Part 3 - President Frederick Douglass For more information about Jerry and the Presidencies of the United StatesWebsite Facebook Instagram TwitterThe PBS documentary mentioned about reconstitution in our current timelineFind out more about History's What If PodcastWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitter

What If Post US Civil War Reconstruction Was A Success Part 3 - President Frederick Douglass

The Reconstruction era was the period in American history which lasted from 1863 to 1877. It was a significant chapter in the history of American civil rights.  Reconstruction ended the remnants of Confederate secession and abolished slavery, making the newly freed slaves citizens with civil rights ostensibly guaranteed by three new constitutional amendments.This episode we continue reviewing this parallel time with the The Impeachment & Removal of President JohnsonThe PBS documentary mentioned about reconstitution in our current timelineFind out more about History's What If PodcastWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitter

What If Post US Civil War Reconstruction Was A Success Part 2 - The Impeachment & Removal of President Johnson

The Reconstruction era was the period in American history which lasted from 1863 to 1877. It was a significant chapter in the history of American civil rights.  Reconstruction ended the remnants of Confederate secession and abolished slavery, making the newly freed slaves citizens with civil rights ostensibly guaranteed by three new constitutional amendments.Most agree that reconstruction was America's greatest missed opportunities. Thankfully, with the help of PUG, during Black History month, was are going to explore reconstitution in a 4 part series called What If Post US Civil War Reconstruction Was A SuccessThe PBS documentary mentioned about reconstitution in our current timelineFind out more about History's What If PodcastWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitter

What If Post US Civil War Reconstruction Was A Success Part 1 - 1863 - 1867

What If the french monarchy stayed in controlled after the french revolutionary wars?  How would Europe look?  Does Napoleon ever come into power?  If not, how does this change  Europe?  How would this impact America?  Does the Louisiana Purchase happen?  The Doctor Phillip Reese is joined by Gary Girod, host of The French History Podcast, to discuss this what if event. About Gary - Gary Girod is the creator and host of the French History Podcast, a podcast that traces the history of France from 3 million years ago to present. He is a Ph.D candidate at the University of Houston who recently had an article published in Labor History, one of the top journals in the world for working-class studies. He is also a fiction author with his debut novel 'The Maiden Voyage of New York City' coming out this May.Find out more about The French History PodcastWebsiteFacebookRedditTwitter Find out more about History's What If PodcastWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitter

What If The French Monarchy Stayed In Controlled After The French Revolutionary Wars

Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Christian minister and activist who became the most visible spokesperson and leader in the Civil Rights Movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968.  During this episode, PUG and the Doctor will discuss what if Martin Luther King was not assassinated....did he start to speak out on the war....about the civil rights movement...what about human rights?  Is Robert F Kennedy impacted?  Download today to find out!Find out more about History's What If PodcastWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitter

What If Martin Luther King  Was Not Assassinated

The 1953 Iranian coup d'état was the overthrow of the democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh in favor of strengthening the monarchical rule of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi on 19 August 1953, orchestrated by the United States (under Operation Ajax) and the United Kingdom (under Operation Boot). It was the first covert action of the United States to overthrow a foreign government during peacetime. Some say this action caused the 1979 Iranian Islamic Revolution. What If the coup never happened? How would Iran look in the 1950s and 60s? How would the Middle East look? Would the 1979 revolution still happen? Listen today to find out.Watch the documentary An Iranian Odyssey: Mossadegh, Oil, and the 1953 CIA CoupFind out more about History's What If PodcastWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitter 

What If The United States and UK Did Not Orchestrate The 1953 Iranian coup d'état

Happy New Year!!!!  PUG and The Doctor are taking a break this week as were prepare for our new season coming January 13th.  Here is a quick tease on a few what ifs we will discuss during Season 3!Find out more about History's What If PodcastWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitter 

What If We Did A Teaser For Season 3 (New Season Coming January 13th 2020)

The Doctor,  Phillip Reese, was able to give PUG an update for Christmas.  With this update, PUG is going to predict 20 events that will happen in the year 2020 ranging from politics, pop culture, sports and other world changing events.Find out more about History's What If PodcastWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitter 

PUG Predicts 20 Events For 2020

The Great Depression began with the stock market crash of 1929 and was made worse by the 1930s Dust Bowl. President Franklin D. Roosevelt responded to the economic calamity with programs known as the New Deal.  What if the Great Depression also ended Christmas as we know it in America?  No  trees, no lights, no gift.....just another day in December. Does another day take the place of this gift giving day?  Listen today to find out!Find out more about History's What If PodcastWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitter

What If The Great Depression Ended Christmas In America

The original Star Wars,  created by George Lucas,  became a worldwide pop-culture phenomenon. The franchise has been expanded into various films and other media, including television series, video games, novels, comic books, theme park attractions and themed areas, comprising an all-encompassing fictional universe. The franchise holds a Guinness World Records title for the "Most successful film merchandising franchise."  But what if that 1977 movie flopped?  How would that impact stars Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and  Carrie Fisher?  What about George Lucas?  Let's not forget about Hollywood.....this week, PUG and the Dr.  are joined by Mary Nguyen and Adam Macias of In A World Podcast to discuss this what if. Find out more about In A World Podcast In a World is a podcast where the host, Mary Nguyen, and her guest dissect a box office bombed film. They also pitch how they would've fixed the film to make it a hit the film should've been.WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitter Find out more about History's What If PodcastWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitter 

What If Star Wars Flopped in 1977

What if Al Gore won the 2000 United States presidential election? Listen today as we discuss how he won (yes it still came down to Florida) the events that followed his victory, and the year 2001 changed drastically in the parallel timelineFind out more about History's What If PodcastWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitter

What If Al Gore Won The 2000 American Presidential Election

In this parallel universe PUG created, President Donald Trump is assassinated on November 22, 2017.  Who was the assassin?  What was the motive?  How did the nation react? What actions did Pence take once President? Listen today and find out!Find out more about History's What If PodcastWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitter

What If President Trump Was Assassinated in 2017

During this episode, The Doctor Phillip Reese and PUG explores a parallel universe where after the day of giving thanks, the public takes to the street to purge.  What was the cause that started this tradition they call Black Friday?  What are the rules, if any?  How long does it last?  Download today to find out.Find out more about History's What If PodcastWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitter

What If Black Friday Became A Day To Purge

World War II was a global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. The vast majority of the world's countries, including all the great powers, eventually formed two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis. A state of total war emerged, directly involving more than 100 million people from more than 30 countries. It included massacres, the genocide of the Holocaust, strategic bombing, premeditated death from starvation and disease, and the only use of nuclear weapons in war. In the end, the allies won.....but WHAT IF America were allies with Germany once the war started? How would it end? Who would win? Why are America and Nazi Germany allies in the parallel world? Download today to find out!Make sure to check out The Man in the High Castle series on Amazon. The last season just started. If you like this episode, you will love this series.Find out more about History's What If PodcastWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitter 

History What If Podcast

History What If Podcast

Get Started

Download the App