# Molly Austin

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61: Nazi Germany: the beginning, middle & end of the Third Reich

We look at the rise of the Nazis and how they created and ruled what they called Germany's "Third Reich". When Hitler became 'Chancellor' - that means prime minister - Germany was still a democracy. How did Hitler and the Nazis turn a country with elections and a variety of political parties (grou…

62: Why & how did Japan go from no power to superpower?

Japan isolated itself from other countries for centuries. In the land of the samurai, tradition and honour were central. Guns were seen as dishonourable – until they weren't. We see how Japan only changes its capital city via anagram (this could be next: Yo-ok-t?). So we investigate the remarkable …

The Fussy Tops (w/ Ophira Eisenberg, Adam Cayton-Holland, and Molly Austin)

On a new episode of Bad Dates, host Joel Kim Booster welcomes comedians Ophira Eisenberg, Adam Cayton-Holland, and Molly Austin to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Ophira has to check a few times but it turns out her date is not in fact saying he’s into “math,” Adam finds himself in the ho…

44. Hamilton & the American Revolution (Re-release)

Re-released for July 4! The one where we play lots of music and explain what it means. The production company behind Hamilton the Musical gave us the full rights to use and publish their music in our pod – so you'll hear some big numbers in this episode. You'll also learn a lot about history from…

63: Why did Japan attack itself?

Did WWII really start in 1931 in Asia? Yes, it pretty much did - ten years before Pearl Harbor. Today, we investigate how and why the Japanese Empire attacked itself – and how that led to war with China and beyond! We are joined by expert historian, Quin Cho (Archival Researcher for https://www.pa…

Dad (& Me) Jokes (again)!!!

Exciting news! We are writing a Dad & Me Love History book! And we need help - if you know a graphic designer with the skill and interest to add illustrations to our Dad & Me Love History book pitch, please email dadandmelovehistory@gmail.com On to this epsiode, where we go back through the archiv…

ANZAC Day / Remembrance Special (Re-release)

This episode is a bonus re-release in the run-up to ANZAC Day, this special extended episode was recorded over several years and first released in April 2019. It's a lot more serious than our usual fun-filled shows, but there's lots to learn for kids and adults! And if you know a teacher who could …

64: World War 3 (the closest we've come in history)

The Cuban Missile Crisis brought the world close to nuclear war. But who saved the world? Was it US President Kennedy? Or was it a young Russian submarine office named Basil (in Russian, Basil = Vasily)? Check out maps and photos on https://www.dadandmelovehistory.com/ After the end theme music, …

9/11 Come From Away Special

On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, we re-released this special episode. We are joined by two wonderful guests from the town of Gander in remote Newfoundland, Canada, where locals showed amazing kindness to people from all over the world, following the terrible events of 9/11. We only briefly mention…

Molly Austin on spotting the consumer signals that matter

What can a childhood media study tell us about TikTok a decade later? Quite a lot, according to insights and strategy leader Molly Austin. Molly joins Devora Rogers to talk about a career that has taken her from Sesame Street and Nickelodeon to Meta, Walmart and Uber, and the research lessons she …