Prick The Balloon

About Prick The Balloon

We can’t navigate safely to the future unless we understand what lies behind us. That’s why the move by cowardly politicians to limit the history we’re taught is so inexcusable. Sanitized hero worship does not move us forward. Enter Mike Vance’s podcast, the irreverent Prick the Balloon. It features Mike, a widely published historian, deflating popular myths and telling history that’s true, complete, impertinent, well-researched and fun. It’s a look at our real past, wherever that might lead us. Learning lasts a lifetime, and it might as well be enjoyable.

Publisher

mikevance324

Category

comedy · history

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Sept 2023

Latest episode

7 Feb 2025

Latest episodes

27 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Feb 2025

   Prick the Balloon 25 - Executive Orders

   Before you lose faith in our country's institutions over the actions of a wannabe dictator, take a look at the history of executive orders by past presidents. It's a mixed bag, but one thing is for certain - very few of the orders last forever. Host Mike Vance Writer is the published author of 14 books with more on the way. He has written, produced and directed eight feature length history documentaries and over 150 short history films, and he sometimes teaches continuing studies in history at one of the country's highest rated private universities. He also headlined comedy clubs across North America for 16 years, so we'll keep things interesting.

2. 

   20 Dec 2024

   Prick the Balloon 24 - Early Aviators

   Historian Mike Vance Writer shares unvarnished truths and sarcastic wit on the daring and heartbreaking early days of powered flight with his signature blend of humor and expertise.

3. 

   23 Nov 2024

   Prick the Balloon 23 - Election Rant and History

   Historian and author Mike Vance Writer offers historical context and incisive commentary on the 2024 election, providing a nuanced perspective to ease the pain and spark thought-provoking discussion.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 26 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

25

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

68

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