Episodes
Monday May 22, 2023
Jim Jones & Jonestown
Monday May 22, 2023
Monday May 22, 2023
CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes discussions of abuse, SA, death, suicide, & cult tactics. Feel free to skip if those topics are not for you.
This week, we are once again discussing a dark topic: Cult leader Jim Jones & the tragedy at Jonestown. It's a long one, and Anna gets emotional. For real, this one is pretty sad.
Monday May 08, 2023
The Cecil Hotel and Elisa Lam
Monday May 08, 2023
Monday May 08, 2023
CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes discussions about death, murder, suicide, and mental health. If those topics are not for you, please skip this one!
This week, we're joined by Amanda's partner, Sawyer (of Sawyer Jokes fame) to learn all about the history of one of America's most infamous buildings: The Cecil Hotel. It's super haunted, and home to one of the strangest cases we've discussed so far on the podcast.
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Queen Elizabeth II Part 2
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Monday Apr 24, 2023
It's part 2 of our deep dive into the life of Queen Elizabeth II. This week: the drama of the 90's, many royal firsts, and scandal after scandal.
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Queen Elizabeth II Part 1
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Monday Apr 10, 2023
The time has finally arrived to tackle the subject of the longest-reigning British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. Her life was long and fascinating, so it's a 2-parter, and here's part 1! Today, we learn all about Elizabeth's early life & reign, and spend a lot of time talking about her very frustrating marriage.
Monday Mar 13, 2023
Dr. James Barry
Monday Mar 13, 2023
Monday Mar 13, 2023
This week, we're learning all about Dr. James Barry who kind of stole his uncle's identity to get into medical school and then changed the sanitation systems for most of the British Empire. Join us, won't you??
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Granville T. Woods
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Our Black History Month episodes continue, as we learn all about inventor Granville T. Woods, an electrical engineer who had over 50 patents in his lifetime!
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Leah Chase
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Happy Black History Month! This week, we're learning all about the real-life inspiration for Princess Tiana, Leah Chase. She pioneered a brand new food scene in Louisiana and hosted some of this country's greatest Civil Rights leaders at her restaurant.
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Empress Elisabeth of Austria
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussions of body image, weight, disordered eating, and suicide.
This week, we're learning all about an absolutely fascinating royal: Empress Elisabeth of Austria. You might call her the original beauty influencer, considering how long her hair routine took.
Monday Jan 16, 2023
The Patterson-Gimlin Film
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Monday Jan 16, 2023
In our first episode of 2023, we're learning all about... Bigfoot. Or at least, a film of Bigfoot. Possibly. Maybe. The Patterson-Gimlin Film is largely considered to be one of the best pieces of Bigfoot evidence out there - but what do you think? Is it legit or just one of the most elaborate hoaxes of all time?
Monday Dec 19, 2022
Rankin/Bass
Monday Dec 19, 2022
Monday Dec 19, 2022
Did you want to learn even more about Rudolph this holiday season? Great! This week, we learn all about everyone's favorite holiday television specials by Rankin/Bass Productions.