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Mr. Beat
Matt Beat
77 episodes
1 day ago
Matt Beat is a teacher, video producer, podcast host, and musician who specializes in making history and geography more engaging. Beat’s specialty is American history, but he also has a big passion for geography and economics. His YouTube channel, Mr. Beat, features the series Presidential Elections in American History, Supreme Court Briefs, and Compared.
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Matt Beat is a teacher, video producer, podcast host, and musician who specializes in making history and geography more engaging. Beat’s specialty is American history, but he also has a big passion for geography and economics. His YouTube channel, Mr. Beat, features the series Presidential Elections in American History, Supreme Court Briefs, and Compared.
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Mr. Beat
Yes, We're in the Seventh Party System #mrbeat

Mr. Beat explains the seven eras of American political history, and yep, we're currently in the Seventh Party System.

Script and related videos: https://www.iammrbeat.com/resources/yes-were-in-the-seventh-party-system


Watch this on YouTube?: https://youtu.be/g6NyGQbM2w0Uh ok, so this is, like, the description of the video so keep reading. Produced by Matt Beat and Beat Productions, LLC. Filmed by Matt Beat. All images and video by Matt Beat. Additional images used under fair use guidelines or found in the public domain. Music by Electric Needle Room (Mr. Beat's band), Otis McDonald, Bad Snacks, Mishegas, Slenderbeats, The Grey Room and Density & Time, Dyalla, and True Cuckoo. Creative commons credits: Jonathunder, David Shankbone, Ragesoss, Fibonacci Blue, and Alec Perkins.

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1 day ago
22 minutes 21 seconds

Mr. Beat
Are We in the Second Gilded Age? #mrbeat

Philip and Harry from ‪@spectacles-dm‬ join Mr. Beat to discuss whether or not we are currently living in the Second Gilded Age. Watch on YouTube? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcxqMX3fte4

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2 days ago
58 minutes 1 second

Mr. Beat
Official Ireland with Mr. Beat Trip Announcement #mrbeat

Join me in Ireland? https://trovatrip.com/trip/europe/ireland/ireland-with-matt-beat-sep-2026Q&A link: https://www.tiktok.com/@iammrbeat


I’m excited to finally share more details about a group trip to Ireland, built specifically for people who love history, context, and seeing places where events actually unfolded. I have 8 early bird spots open before it officially launches on 12/23/25.

What we’ll be doing:

  • Walking Dublin

  • Visiting the Rock of Cashel

  • Traveling the Ring of Kerry

  • Moving across the country by train

  • Yes, also studying the history behind Guinness and Irish whiskey (purely academic, of course)

📅 September 14-19, 2026

📍 Ireland

🔗 Full itinerary + sign-up details linked here

📬 Join the email list if you’re interested (spots will be limited)

💰 Only 25% ($775) is due to book your spot, the remainder of the balance is due 90 days before the trip start date on 6/16/2026, make payments INTEREST FREE through TrovaTrip.

Thank you for supporting my work and making projects like this possible. As always, thank you for staying curious. :)

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1 week ago
2 minutes 14 seconds

Mr. Beat
Abortion Is Illegal Again | Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization #mrbeat

In episode 86 of Supreme Court Briefs, the Supreme Court shocks the world by overturning both Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey.Produced by Matt Beat and Beat Productions, LLC. All images/video by Matt Beat, found in the public domain, or used under fair use guidelines. Music by Bruno E.

Check out my website iammrbeat.com

Here's an annotated script with footnotes.

The TOP 100 SUPREME COURT CASES.

Here are some related videos:
Wait, When Are Abortions Legal? | Planned Parenthood v. Casey (video released 7/9/21) 
How Birth Control Became Legal | Griswold v. Connecticut (video released 12/18/2020)
When Abortion Became Legal | Roe v. Wade (video released 2/19/2017)

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1 week ago
10 minutes 15 seconds

Mr. Beat
The Shocking History of Basketball #mrbeat

Thanks for giving this video a chance. It means a lot. :)Mr. Beat explains the brief history of basketball. How brief? The sport has only been around for 135 years.

Watch on YouTubeProduced by Matt Beat. Filmed by Matt Beat, Dan Dutcher, and Shannon Beat. Additional images used under fair use guidelines or found in the public domain. Music by Electric Needle Room (Mr. Beat's band), Otis McDonald, True Cuckoo, Bizet, E's Jammy Jams, Karneef, and MC neguin da CB. Creative commons credits: TonytheTiger and Sandro Halank.Related videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFnPSb3-IS8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEXPYh_lqxI&thttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRNcA1jIPPU&tFor an annotated version of the script, please visit: https://www.iammrbeat.com/resources/the-shocking-history-of-basketball

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3 weeks ago
23 minutes 57 seconds

Mr. Beat
You're no expert, so shut up! #mrbeat

Mr. Beat explains why we try experts.Uh ok, so this is, like, the description of the video so keep reading. Produced by Matt Beat. Filmed by Matt Beat and Shannon Beat. Additional images used under fair use guidelines or found in the public domain. Music by Electric Needle Room (Mr. Beat's band), Bobby Richards, Dyalla, Geographer, Mishegas, MK2, and Sextile.

Find the script and related videos here.

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1 month ago
24 minutes 41 seconds

Mr. Beat
William McKinley: America's Most Misunderstood President #Mr. Beat

Mr. Beat and  @VloggingThroughHistory  explore the life of the 25th President of the United States, William McKinley. Here's a song Mr. Beat made about William McKinley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivVY8v_NX3k&list=RDivVY8v_NX3k&start_radioStream it on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/5336UwpSwEmF5EWa3tRVq2?si=3cdf20a2c37e4e3fThanks to Chris and ⁨ @HistorywithWaffles  for the great footage!


Uh ok, so this is, like, the description of the video so keep reading. Produced by Matt Beat. Filmed by Matt Beat, Vlogging Through History, and History with Waffles. Additional images used under fair use guidelines or found in the public domain.

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1 month ago
41 minutes 21 seconds

Mr. Beat
Doctors Accidentally Killed One of the Best American Presidents #mrbeat

Mr. Beat and  @VloggingThroughHistory  explore the life of the biggest "What If" in American history...James Garfield.

Related videos:

  • Here's a song Mr. Beat made about James Garfield
  • The American Presidential Election of 1880
  • U.S. President Tier List
  • Top 10 Greatest American Presidents

Uh ok, so this is, like, the description of the video so keep reading. Produced by Matt Beat. Filmed by Matt Beat. Additional images used under fair use guidelines or found in the public domain. Creative commons credits: Daderot, JonRidinger, and Ɱ. Music by Electric Needle Room (Mr. Beat's band), Bad Snacks, Dyalla, Bruno E., MK2, and Text Me Records.

#jamesgarfield #uspresidents #ushistory

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2 months ago
29 minutes 47 seconds

Mr. Beat
Why does the internet hate Woodrow Wilson? #mrbeat

Mr. Beat explores the life and legacy of the internet's least favorite president- Woodrow Wilson. Willllsssssoooonnnnnnnn!

  • Here's a song Mr. Beat made about Woodrow Wilson
  • Stream it on Spotify
  • Watch on YouTube


Other related videos:

  • The American Presidential Election of 1912
  • The American Presidential Election of 1916
  • The Wold War One Song
  • 10 Worst American Presidents
  • The Most Terrifying President in American History
  • U.S. Presidents Tier List

Produced by Matt Beat. Filmed by Shannon Beat, L. Beat, R. Beat, and Matt Beat. Additional images used under fair use guidelines or found in the public domain. Creative commons credits: Avery Jensen, Bubba73, DrBlazer, Joe Mabel, Leosonh, Famartin, Kenneth C. Zirkel, Ajay_suresh, and Tony Fischer. Music by Electric Needle Room (Mr. Beat's band), Anno Domini Beats, Birocratic, Bruno E., Bad Snacks, and Slenderbeats.

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3 months ago
35 minutes 54 seconds

Mr. Beat
I went to Ohio to fight fascism #mrbeat

Mr. Beat travels to Conneaut, Ohio, for the World's Largest D-Day Re-enactment. All images and video by Matt Beat, Hudson Louie, used under fair use guidelines, or found in the public domain. Produced and edited by Hudson Louie. Music by Electric Needle Room (Mr. Beat’s band). Thanks to  @WorldWarWisdom ,  @EchoesOfThePast_ , and  @NurseLemonDrop  for letting me interview them. Subscribe to their channels!Visit D-Day Conneaut: https://www.ddayohio.us/#dday #ddayconneaut #livinghistory

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3 months ago
8 minutes 50 seconds

Mr. Beat
The Most Popular President You've Never Heard Of #mrbeat

Mr. Beat tells the story of a president, though forgotten about today, was so popular when he was in office that he ran for re-election unopposed.

  • Here's a song Mr. Beat made about James Monroe: The James Monroe Song on YouTube or Stream it on Spotify.
  • Did you know you can visit ⁠James Monroe's Highland⁠?
  • Produced by Matt Beat. Filmed by Shannon Beat, L. Beat, R. Beat, and Matt Beat.
  • Guests:Thank you to Dr. Lara Musser and Tim McGrath for your interviews.
  • Additional images used under fair use guidelines or found in the public domain.
  • Creative commons credits: Famartin, Smash the Iron Cage, Farragutful, and Martin Kraft. Music by Electric Needle Room (Mr. Beat's band), RalphReal, Reed Mathis, Cooper Cannell, Inaban, Oatmello, and Quiet Soundwaves Studio.


Corrections:17:12 the name of Monroe's youngest, Maria, was commonly pronounced "Mariah" with a long "i" in 18-19c Anglophone countries.19:39 it's actually only one of Monroe's fire insurance policies that describes the home's stone foundation. Monroe sold the house before it burned down.

Related videos:

  • The Era of Good Feelings Explained
  • The American Presidential Election of 1816
  • The American Presidential Election of 1820
  • The American Presidential Election of 1824
  • James Madison: A Better Founding Father Than President
  • Thomas Jefferson: The Most Controversial President in American History?

#jamesmonroe #uspresidents #ushistory

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3 months ago
37 minutes 32 seconds

Mr. Beat
This Time Capsule Video Took 50 Years to Make #mrbeat

Mr. Beat explains time capsule. Not only that, he opens up a nearly 26-year-old time capsule he started with friends his senior year of high school, checks out the opening of the World's Largest Time Capsule, and even buries his own time capsule next to his studio. Good times. Hey, you can also watch it on YouTube. Click here to listen to music Mr. Beat made in high school: https://gimmesomeofthatfeedback.bandcamp.com/track/the-important-thingsUh ok, so this is, like, the description of the video so keep reading. Produced by Matt Beat and Beat Productions, LLC. Filmed by Shannon Beat and Matt Beat. Additional images used under fair use guidelines or found in the public domain. Music by Electric Needle Room (Mr. Beat’s band), Futuremono, Dyalla, Jamm Ja, Mini Vandals, NoMBe, Bad Snacks, and Konrad OldMoney. Creative commons credits: lsommerer, Distinguished Reflections, Bzgru, Gary Dunaier, Jim Griffin, Tony Hisgett, and Ethan Doyle White.Related video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJldYJVEdxU

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3 months ago
33 minutes 41 seconds

Mr. Beat
Private Businesses Can Racially Discriminate? | The Civil Rights Cases #mrbeat

In episode 85 of Supreme Court Briefs, the Supreme Court says it's ok for private businesses to discriminate against African Americans. Watch on YouTube. The TOP 100 SUPREME COURT CASES: https://amzn.to/4eex2XtHere is the audiobook version: https://amzn.to/3tr6dglMy entire Supreme Court Briefs playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHtE7NbaKRef-x3QBDpwvJsr6i1Z3I6TN&si=FTRis9dXIyCIBi-CProduced by Matt Beat and Beat Productions, LLC. All images/video by Matt Beat, found in the public domain, or used under fair use guidelines. Music by  @electricneedleroomband  (Mr. Beat's band). Download it here: https://electricneedleroom.bandcamp.com/track/out-of-control

#supremecourt

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3 months ago
6 minutes 28 seconds

Mr. Beat
Why Kansas and Missouri Hated Each Other #mrbeat

Mr. Beat tells the story of Bleeding Kansas, the civil war before the Civil War. He also gives a student from the University of Missouri (Quentin Corpuel) a tour of Bleeding Kansas sites. Watch on YouTube. Check out Quentin's Border War articles here: https://www.columbiamissourian.com/users/profile/guest01360dfff723784126169d55/Uh ok, so this is, like, the description of the video so keep reading. Produced by Matt Beat. Filmed by Shannon Beat , Quentin Corpuel, and Matt Beat. Additional images used under fair use guidelines or found in the public domain. Music by Electric Needle Room (Mr. Beat's band), Bad Snacks, NEFFEX, Kevin MacLeod, Otis McDonald, and Dyalla.

#ushistory #kansas #lfk


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3 months ago
34 minutes 35 seconds

Mr. Beat
Burying the Mr. Beat time capsule #mrbeat

Mr. and Mrs. Beat bury a time capsule on September 7, 2025. If all goes to plan it will be opened in 50 years. Stay tuned for more in the time capsule video coming out on September 19, 2025.

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4 months ago
17 minutes 5 seconds

Mr. Beat
Opening Up a 25-Year-Old Time Capsule ⏱️📦 #mrbeat

⏱️📦 Opening Up a 25-Year-Old Time Capsule

Mr. Beat and his friends started a time capsule in the wall of Publications class during their senior year of high school. He recently went back to see if it was still there.


  • 🎬 Filmed and edited by Shannon Beat.


  • #timecapsule #2000


    Watch on YouTube

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    4 months ago
    1 minute 48 seconds

    Mr. Beat
    James Madison: A Better Founding Father Than President #mrbeat

    🎙️ Episode: James Madison: A Better Founding Father Than President

    Mr. Beat tells the story of the most Foundiest Founding Father, James Madison. Was he the most important Founding Father?

    🎵 Listen to Mr. Beat’s original James Madison song: Watch on YouTube

    📺 Be sure to subscribe to @HistorywithWaffles

    📱Watch this video on YouTube too!

    Credits:

    Produced by Matt Beat

    Filmed by Shannon Beat, L. Beat, R. Beat, and Matt Beat

    Music by Electric Needle Room (Mr. Beat’s band), Bad Snacks, Kitten Music, Konrad OldMoney, and Birocratic

    Additional images used under fair use guidelines or from the public domain.

    Creative commons credits: Ajay_suresh, Ken Lund, Smash the Iron Cage, Antony-22, Rdsmith4, Andrew Rehbein, Michael Righi, AlbertHerring, Beyond My Ken, Pjn1990, Kenneth C. Zirkel. Music by Electric Needle Room (Mr. Beat's band), Bad Snacks, Kitten Music, Konrad OldMoney, and Birocratic.

    Related Videos:

  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctAOE9QMj-k&thttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/-tnfrBMXiqEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoD6k7K7r6M&thttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtocC4-VS_Q&thttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SY1udw-QfYw&thttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU0rRMSB7SA&thttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDDTdTJ9JTM&t

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    4 months ago
    34 minutes 38 seconds

    Mr. Beat
    Cory Booker on Filibuster Reform #mrbeat

    Mr. Beat recently spoke to the guy who holds the record for the longest filibuster in American history, U.S. Senator Cory Booker, about filibuster reform. Produced by Matt Beat. Edited by Hudson LouieMusic by Electric Needle Room (Mr. Beat's band)

    Interview held on 7/30/2025


    Watch on YouTube

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    4 months ago
    1 minute 5 seconds

    Mr. Beat
    Thomas Jefferson: The Most Controversial President in American History? #mrbeat

    🎙️ Episode:Thomas Jefferson: The Most Controversial President in American History?

    Mr. Beat tells the story of they most hypocritical man to ever become president. He was ahead of his time in words, but definitely not actions. But we must remember him for his ideas, ideas hundreds of millions of Americans cherish today.Here's a song Mr. Beat made about Thomas Jefferson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTTWwsyA_cU

    Credits:

    Produced by Matt Beat. Filmed by Shannon Beat, L. Beat, R. Beat, and Matt Beat. Additional images used under fair use guidelines or found in the public domain.

    Creative commons credits: MiguelYerena, Shuvaev, Xiquinhosilva, Martin Kraft, and AlbertHerring.

    Other related videos:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLTCf1NMAj4&t=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDDTdTJ9JTM&thttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E81TNlIUBKU&thttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ictBD6U4xU4&thttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlriCldMXUUhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SY1udw-QfYw&t

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    4 months ago
    43 minutes 26 seconds

    Mr. Beat
    How Did Ponzi Schemes Get Their Name? | Mr. Beat

    Mr. Beat explains why they're called "Ponzi schemes." Spoiler alert- Ponzi scammed a LOT of people.


    #boston #ponzischemeProduced by Matt Beat. Music by Otis McDonald.


    Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/K_f60Qa4a6M

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    4 months ago
    1 minute 37 seconds

    Mr. Beat
    Matt Beat is a teacher, video producer, podcast host, and musician who specializes in making history and geography more engaging. Beat’s specialty is American history, but he also has a big passion for geography and economics. His YouTube channel, Mr. Beat, features the series Presidential Elections in American History, Supreme Court Briefs, and Compared.