Bygone Barcrawl

Hello Barcrawlers! This week, Kate and Anais introduce you to William Cottrell, the mayor of Cedar Key in the late 1800s. They have decided that, as an original Florida Man, Cottrell is the opposite of the pod favorite, Emperor Norton. In fact, this was when the US Treasury and Navy overthrew a dictatorship right here in Florida! So, sit down, have a strong drink to deal with this craziness, and enjoy!

Hey Barcrawlers! This episode is here to prove that we do, in fact, get VERY drunk while recording. It is also about the Blue People of Troublesome Creek, Kentucky. These poor souls had a genetic anomaly that literally turned them blue. Also, neither Anais or Kate had food in their stomachs when they started drinking about an hour before recording this. Luckily, afterwards, they ordered a lot of pasta and had a Stranger Things Season 4 Volume 2 watch party. Enjoy our drunken insanity!

Did you know that the state of Florida has mermaids? Real ones! I've seen them multiple times!
Come learn the history of the Weeki Wachee State Park and their amazing mermaids as extra drunk Kate and Anais talk about this beautiful spring and the amazing women who work there. Also, we are definitely going to visit at some point soon! Y'all're all invited!

Did you know that in the late 1800s, the US had an Emperor? And in this case, at least, we stan an emperor! Emperor Norton I ruled from San Francisco from 1859 to 1880. He was recognized by at least one other head of state and was even working on marrying Queen Victoria. He was an amazing man and we love him. Come listen to Kate and Anais have WAY too much celebrating Emperor Norton.

Hello dears! This episode is going to be a bit different. Kate and Anais take a serious look at a rough part of Florida history. This episode is about Ruby McCollum, a Black woman from Live Oak who shot dr. c. leroy adams, who absolutely deserved it and should be dug up and shot again! Take some time to learn about this amazing woman who did what she had to do to save herself.

It's the one you've been waiting for! In 1973, two honorary Florida men, Charles Hickson and Calvin Parker were out fishing and were abducted by aliens! What happened to them? Was it true? Were they anywhere near as drunk as Anais and Kate? Probably not! Come and listen to their story and decide what you think!

Just over 120 years ago, the third largest urban fire in US history raged through the center of Jacksonville, FL. But unlike the two larger fires, Chicago and San Francisco, the Jacksonville fire isn't well known. I mean, I get it...I wouldn't be too upset about Jax burning down (oooh....was that the outloud typing?!)
Anyway! Come and listen to Kate and Anais talk about a fire that raged for 8 hours and leveled the city.

Hey all! In honor of their recent trip to Boston, Kate and Anais share the story of the Great Molasses Flood of 1919, also known as the Boston Molasses Disaster! Be ready to hear about the previously unknown dangers of molasses! It's not just bad for your teeth! It will kill you, given the chance!! I know it seems like a joke, but this stuff is serious. And you are welcome to go and try to smell any of the left over molasses in Boston, but I'm not gonna breathe that deep up there!

We've got some surprises for you with this episode! First, Kate has a new cohost!! She is now being joined by her good friend Anais. Xavier is focusing on other projects right now, so Kate dragged Anais into this. MWAHAHAHAHA!!!
Second! I need a new laptop. We've been having audio problems that continue into this episode because my laptop is finally dying. I did my best to fix it, but it is definitely a bit messy. Sorry, guys!
Third, did you know that Nazi U-Boats were a big problem for Florida during WWII?! Well, now you do! So, listen in to the story and get drunk with us!

Hello Barcrawlers! Join Kate and Xavier as they head up north for a quick visit to Chicago! (Don't worry, we will be back in Florida asap). This time, they visit the Lucy Flower Technical High School for Girls, a public high school that excellent in teaching academics and technical trades to an integrated group of girls. We are in so much awe of the girls and women involved in this school throughout the 20th century! So come along and take a listen about this impressive school!