Welcome along to Half-Arsed History! It's a weekly podcast highlighting absurd and entertaining stories from history. For around half an hour a week, it also makes your host Riley Knight feel as though his useless history degree has some kind of real-world relevance.
Have a Listen to This is a weekly bite-sized nonsense podcast, in which best friends Riley and Denis catch up and chat about what's been on their minds each week.
Learning by Living is a podcast about people who learn outside of conventional schools. Gina Riley and Kevin Currie-Knight talk to unschoolers, homeschoolers, world-schoolers, staff at alternative schools, etc, all with an eye toward how learning (and living!) takes place outside of conventional school settings.
Nasty Knuckles is an original show created by co-hosts, Riley Cote and Derek "Nasty" Settlemyre. The show will feature a mix of interviews, never before heard storytelling, hockey-talk, and maybe some pranks... Tune in every Tuesday for a new episode!
“Bringin' it Backwards" podcast -- a platform for both legendary and rising musicians to tell their personal stories on how they achieved stardom, providing invaluable information for all artists and music enthusiasts to have access to meaningful, and memorable advice to inspire their own creative journeys.
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Jo's Boys (version 2 Dramatic Reading) by Louisa May Alcott (1832 - 1888)

Jo’s little men and women are grown up and entering new stages of life. Along with discovering their individual niches, there are lots of lessons to study, plays to perform, and parties to attend… and love is undeniably in the air. When three of Jo’s most beloved boys embark on journeys of their own, they encounter some of the most difficult challenges ever faced in their young lives. Meanwhile, back at home, Jo and her family must be strong when they receive the news that not all three of t ...
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Interview with Nancy Deckant Discover Sooner
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We had the pleasure of interviewing Nancy Deckant over Zoom video. Nancy Deckant, Founder and CEO of DiscoverSooner, the Nashville-based start-up and online platform for songwriters and publishers. In 2006, Nancy Deckant became the coordinator for the Pittsburgh chapter of NSAI and it set in motion a course she had no plan to take. She moved to Nas…
We had the pleasure of interviewing Michael McArthur over Zoom video. Singer/songwriter Michael McArthur announced his new album Milky Stars will release on September 16th through Transoceanic Records/Soundly Music. Recorded in Nashville and produced by Grammy-winner Jacquire King (Tom Waits, Kings of Leon, James Bay, Kaleo, Modest Mouse), McArthur…
We had the pleasure of interviewing Lia D’sau over Zoom video. 19-year-old Tel Aviv based singer songwriter Lia D’sau released her latest single “Sad Teenage Flower”. “Sad Teenage Flower” is the next single release off of Lia’s upcoming debut EP set for release later this year. This single follows in the success of Lia’s previous singles “Manboy”, …
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Episode 26: Runway Nightmares & Greek Myths
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Denis begins what seems to be an upcoming four-part story about his trip to the US, while Riley updates us on his book collection and the myths he's been reading.
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Interview with Party Favor and K.Flay (K.Flay Returns!)
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We had the pleasure of interviewing Party Favor and K.Flay over Zoom video. Grammy-nominated artist Party Favor’s highly anticipated sophomore album ‘RESET’ is out now on Ultra Music. The 14-track album is an amalgamation of styles, genres and sounds, a true reset on the settings Party Favor may have been boxed into before. Opening up with a litera…
We had the pleasure of interviewing Bad Omens over Zoom video. Bad Omens slither through boundaries, only to ultimately choke convention in the process. The quartet—Noah Sebastian (vocals), Joakim “Jolly” Karlsson (guitar), Nick Ruffilo (bass), and Nick Folio (drums)—materialize with ghostly atmospherics, striking hooks, and the tingles of sensual …
We had the pleasure of interviewing Franz Stefanik of Dead Tired over Zoom video. Dead Tired’s unrelenting musical onslaught is best defined by way of contrasts and contradictions, existing in the ether between opposing forces and foiling ideas. Look no further than the Hamilton-based hardcore outfit’s latest LP, Satan Will Follow You Home – a crus…
We had the pleasure of interviewing Karine Hannah over Zoom video. Growing up in Canada, and at the age of sixteen, her performance on a Canadian television show caught the eye of none other than Celine Dion. The world-renowned diva went on to ask Karine to perform at her wedding. “That was really the start,” she recalls. “It was such an incredible…
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the life story of the man who forged history's first-ever empire, Sargon of Akkad, and his efforts to maintain and develop it across his time as emperor.
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the life story of the man who forged history’s first-ever empire, Sargon of Akkad, and his efforts to maintain and develop it across his time as emperor. https://halfarsedhistory.files.wordpress.com/2022/07/214-sargon-of-akkad.mp3 Download Episode (Right click and select “Save as…”)…
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Interview with Steven Dayvid McKellar (Civil Twilight)
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We had the pleasure of interviewing Steven Dayvid McKellar over Zoom video. South African-born but Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Steven Dayvid McKellar recently his new EP One and Zero. A product of the last two pandemic years, this EP proved to be a cathartic creative outlet for him. Bringing together introspective and personal observations …
‘Something From Nothing' We had the pleasure of interviewing LOKRE over Zoom video. Toronto-based R&B singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist LOKRE as she gears up to release her debut album ELIZABETH in September. Earlier this month LOKRE released ‘Something From Nothing' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQGtIWGF0Hk ‘Something From …
Riley has been busy confiscating things off kids at the schools he's working at, while Denis has had fun with a popular new video game. Theme music: Lowrider by Joakim Karud Support the show on Patreon! patreon.com/havealistentothis
We had the pleasure of interviewing Charlie Rosen over Zoom video. Charlie Rosen, an experienced Grammy Award and Tony Award-winning composer, multi-instrumentalist, orchestrator, and music director. Most recently, Charlie received a Tony Award nomination for his orchestrating work on the Broadway musical A Strange Loop. A Strange Loop garnered 11 …
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Episode 81: John Stevens | New Vegas Golden Knights coach, former Flyers/Phantoms coach and player
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New Golden Knights assistant coach John Stevens stopped by our studio to talk about playing and coaching the Philadelphia Flyers, Phantoms, Los Angeles Kings, winning Stanley Cups and Calder Cup trophies, and told us some funny stories in the process! Nasty Knuckles is an original show created by co-hosts, Riley Cote and Derek "Nasty" Settlemyre. T…
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Interview with Zachary Ross and The Divine / Man Overboard
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We had the pleasure of interviewing Zachary Ross and The Divine over Zoom video. Zachary Ross and The Divine release their debut single “A Light Over Massachusetts” and announce their signing to Smartpunk Records. With an EP on the way and more singles to come, this track marks Zac’s first solo project since his days as the frontman in the beloved …
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Interview with Alexisonfire (Wade Returns!)
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We had the pleasure of interviewing Wade MacNeil of Alexisonfire over Zoom video. ALEXISONFIRE released Otherness, their long-anticipated and first full-length album in over 13 years. Otherness is arguably the band's most cohesive and self-actualized record to date, featuring impassioned anthems with earnest and deeply heartfelt lyrics, and impecca…
We had the pleasure of interviewing PmBata over Zoom video. PmBata returns with the self-deprecating track/video “i hate her boyfriend’s face.” The track, which explores the darker side of love and self awareness, takes listeners on a journey through Parker Bata’s mind. “i hate her boyfriend’s face” reflects Parker’s heartbreaking realization that …
We had the pleasure of interviewing Mt. Joy over Zoom video. Mt. Joy recently released their third full-length offering, Orange Blood, along with the latest single, “Evergreen.” The track boasts upbeat guitar curls around a punk-y groove before colliding with an intoxicating refrain. The track’s accompanying music video stars The Office star Creed …
We had the pleasure of interviewing Vatican over Zoom video. Savannah, Georgia five-piece VATICAN has released their new album ULTRA, via UNFD. Vatican are influenced by the "fuck you" frankness of heavy hardcore, but with the technical leads of djent and progressive metal. Cynical of technology, but enamored with video games. The band quickly bega…
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Episode 213: Simon Bolivar, El Libertador
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In this episode of Half-Arsed History, learn the life story of the Venezuelan freedom fighter and revolutionary hero, Simon Bolivar, who liberated half a continent from Spanish colonial rule.
We had the pleasure of interviewing Sammy Rae & The Friends over Zoom video. For as much as Sammy Rae & The Friends may be a band, this collective of, dreamers, and artists consider itself a family first. Fronted by singer and songwriter Sammy Rae, the group flourishes in any spotlight with a combination of all-for-one and one-for-all camaraderie, …
We had the pleasure of interviewing renforshort over Zoom video. renforshort releases her anxiously awaited debut album, dear amelia, today via Interscope Records. With dear amelia renforshort joins forces with her longtime collaborator Jeff Hazin as well as producers/co-writers like David Pramik, Alexander 23, Andy Seltzer, John Ryan, Tia Scola, N…
Denis tells us about the latest discussions he had in his book club, while Riley shares an embarrassing story brought on by his Australian ignorance. Theme music: Lowrider by Joakim Karud Support the show on Patreon! patreon.com/havealistentothis
We had the pleasure of interviewing Ninet Tayeb over Zoom video. Rock ‘n’ roll singer-songwriter Ninet Tayeb shows off her guitar-driven riffs and soaring vocals as a landscape for her captivating, reflective new single “Who Is Us.” The Israeli superstar songstress accompanies the track alongside a cinematic music video designed to tell the spiritu…
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Episode 80: TONY DEANGELO IN STUDIO! | Flyers new defenseman, South Jersey's own!
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Newest member of the Philadelphia Flyers Anthony DeAngelo joined us in studio to talk about becoming a Flyer, past controversies, playing in Carolina and New York, growing up a Philly sports fan, Checking For Charity, hobbies outside of hockey, chirping, and a ton more! Nasty Knuckles is an original show created by co-hosts, Riley Cote and Derek "N…
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, discover the second half of the story of Napoleon Bonaparte, including his domestic reforms that would influence the entire world, and his eventual downfall, brief return, and final exile. https://halfarsedhistory.files.wordpress.com/2022/07/212-napoleon-bonaparte-part-2.mp3 Download Episode (Right click and s…