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History Buffs or Bluffs

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by Kyle and Sydney Kochenberger

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23 episodes

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A podcast where an author tells his wife a wild historical tale that’s either completely true or totally made up and she has to guess which! Kyle Kochenberger is an author who is also a history buff and his wife Sydney doesn’t know a whole lot about history. In this podcast, Kyle will be telling a story that he either thoroughly researched or completely made up from his writer’s mind and at the end Sydney (and our listeners) will get a chance to guess if it’s true or not. Come play along with us!

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2/1/2026

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July 19, 2026

The Battle of Kings Mountain

We're celebrating Independence Day a bit late, but better late than never! Join us as we talk about a lesser known battle, but one that was incredibly important for the American Colonists. If you didn't know, the war against the British Empire was a grueling struggle of defeat after defeat. The Thirteen Colonies were constantly on the run and desperately in need of a way to turn the tides. And here come the Overmountain Men to take that shot! As the British army scouted and recruited American Loyalists for the fight in the South, the Patriots were sick and tired of the encroachment on their turf. They planned to chase down the British commander, Patrick Ferguson, and put a stop to it. The two all-American armies would come to fight on a ridge on Kings Mountain. Would the Patriots claim their badly needed win? Would Ferguson rally his troops and hold off the advancements? Was this true or did Kyle make it all up? Tune in now to find out! Donation link: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GAR62TN8JV2S2" target="_blank">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GAR62TN8JV2S2</a>

July 5, 2026

The Call of the Rooster: How A Whole Town Was Saved

Let's take a trip to 1700s Croatia, where the legend of zov pijetla is remembered even today. In the central town of Sisak, three major rivers converge and made the town the center of the river transport industry for the country. During a rather intense season of rainfall, a lone wild rooster began running through the streets, cawing at the townsfolk and refusing to stop. Fed up with the constant squawking, a few villagers follow to rooster to either stop it, or find out what's causing it to disrupt the quiet town of Sisak. What they find will eventually save everyone's lives. What did the men find? What was the rooster trying to do? Tune in now to find out how this little rooster did it, or if Kyle made the entire thing up! Donation link: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GAR62TN8JV2S2" target="_blank">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GAR62TN8JV2S2</a>

June 21, 2026

The Russian Bride-Show of 1616

It's our 20th episode! This week we are changing it up and Sydney will be telling Kyle a historical tale that is either completely true or totally made up. Join us for the most dramatic beauty pageant in history, where the tsar of Russia handed out roses... I mean handkerchiefs, and women from all over Russia came to live in a mansion to compete for the tsar's heart. Tsar Michael of Russia, hoping to find love and his bride, must choose between a mansion full of the most beautiful and flawless virgins in the country. However, once he's made his choice, would it be enough of dear ol' mom? Will he end up with the love of his life, or will outside forces control who he marries? Will love conquer all, or was this tale made up by Sydney and ABC? Tune in now to find out! Buy us a coffee!: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GAR62TN8JV2S2" target="_blank">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GAR62TN8JV2S2</a>

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What is History Buffs or Bluffs?: A podcast where an author tells his wife a wild historical tale that’s either completely true or totally made up and she has to guess which!

Kyle Kochenberger is an author who is also a history buff and his wife Sydney doesn’t know a whole lot about history. In this podcast, Kyle will be telling a story that he either thoroughly researched or completely made up from his writer’s mind and at the end Sydney (and our listeners) will get a chance to guess if it’s true or not. Come play along with us!
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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