Mr M History Podcast

In this two part series, Cam walks Ben and PY through the historic US-China relationship, beginning with Nixon's secret visit to see Mao Zedong in 1972. PY tries to rewrite the agenda so that it's a Ping Pong specific pod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Cam walks Ben and PY through how exactly Putin became the dicator of Russia following the resignation of Boris Yeltsin in 1999. This is the second in a two part series on Russia after the fall of the Soviet Union. Get access to the Patreon exclusive for $1.50 a month at www.patreon.com/mrmitchellhistory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Boris Yeltsin's resingation speech was remarkably also a public apology to the nation and in this episode, Cam breaks down exactly why to Ben and PY. In this two part series, we cover both Yeltsin and Putin as we look at the devleopment of the Russian Federation after the fall of the Soviet Union. You can click here to support our Patreon for just $1.50 a month https://www.patreon.com/MrMitchellHistory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast, Cam walks Ben and PY through Joh Bjelke-Petersen's notorious Queensland state government from the 1960s through to the late 1980s. The podcast looks at how Bjelke-Petersen's National Party mastered the gerrymander in the 1970s and how the famous Fitzgerald Inquiry took him and the QLD Police down right as he was making his "Joh for PM" run. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special, you are let behind the curtain with our exclusive patreon podcast on Australian school memories. Today, PY, Ben and Cam cover the notoriously illegal footy tazo card trade that occured in every Australian primary school. You can get access to this entire podcast series for just $1.50 a month on our patreon here: patreon.com/MrMitchellHistory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Ben swallows the redpill and watches the Behind the News (BTN) piece on Colondel Gaddafi and the Libyan Civil War. Meanwhile the blue-pilled Cam breaks down why Gaddafi really became an enemy of America and looks at his policies, Reagan's decision to bomb Gaddafi in 1985 and then why Obama supported the rebels moving in on him in 2011. You can check out our Patreon here to get access to our patreon exclusive podcast patreon.com/MrMitchellHistory, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Cam walks Ben and PY through how Manuel Noriega rose to be the de facto leader of Panama while also taking CIA cheques and trafficking huge amounts of cocaine.We explore Noriega's early years as a military officer, his close relationship with the United States government, and his eventual downfall at the hands of American forces in 1989 with "Bush's Operation Just Cause." Along the way, we examine Noriega's complex personality and his role in shaping the political and social landscape of Panama. We paint a vivid picture of a complex and controversial figure whose actions continue to reverberate in the region today. Whether you're a history buff, a political junkie, or simply curious about one of the most fascinating and polarizing figures of the late 20th century, this episode is not to be missed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack Lang was the premier of NSW firstly in the early 1930s and went head to head with the Prime Minister, Joseph Lyons. Cam breaks down the events that lead up to this while also explaining the key policy achievements that Lang made while in office. PY also tells us about the protest that he planned on getting amongst until it got "too hot." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Ugandan president, Idi Amin was known for his brutal regime and human rights violations. However, there are still those who defend the "idea" of Idi Amin. In this podcast, as we look at all aspects of the Amin regime, we explore the reasons why some people defend him. Join us as we delve into this controversial figure and uncover the truth behind his reign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mr. Mitchell walks Ben and PY through the rise of Xi Jinping within the Chinese Communist Party including a simple explanation on the convoluted Chinese political system. PY also tells us about the time China refused access to him entering the nation because of his hyphenated surname and Cam tells the boys about the awkward time Scott Morrison visited his school... You can support us on Patreon for just $1.50 a month to gain access to all sorts of bonuses: https://www.patreon.com/MrMitchellHistory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.