History For Weirdos

By Andrew & StephanieComedy Society & Culture History

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History For Weirdos episodes

May 16, 2022 Episode 45: The Almost Forgotten Spy, Phyllis Latour
In this week's episode Stephanie shares the story of the (almost) forgotten World War II spy Phyllis Latour Doyle. Listen now to hear how she used knitting needles to help liberate France from Nazi occupation!
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29 min
May 09, 2022 Episode 44: The Kentucky Meat Shower
This is a weird one folks. Andrew tells the story of how a small farm in Kentucky got an unexpected hail...of meat. Yes, really. Tune in to hear this because it doesn't get stranger than this.
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26 min
May 02, 2022 Episode 43: Did Lizzie Borden Do It?
Stephanie dives deep into the infamous murder case of Lizzie Borden who was accused of "taking an axe" to her father and stepmother. However facts don't really line up and not everything is so clear cut. Did she indeed do it? Listen now to decide!
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49 min
April 25, 2022 Episode 42: The History of Mary Jane
This week, Andrew goes into detail regarding the history of Puff the magic Dragon / reefers / Big Smoke / whatever else you would like to call it (we are avoiding the actual term as to not get flagged). The history goes back, WAY back so strap in and listen as we talk about the most influential weeds in human history.
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41 min
April 11, 2022 Episode 41: Annette Kellerman, Women's Swimwear Pioneer
In this week's episode, Stephanie regales us with the story of a woman who scorned the traditional women's swimwear at the time and brought forth something new. So revolutionary was her invention, the one-piece bathing suit, that it brought forth quite the scandal! Listen to the full episode to find out more.
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24 min
April 04, 2022 Episode 40: The Battle of the Eclipse
This week, Andrew goes into detail on an ancient battle that helped change the course of human history. Tune in to find out more on this seemingly-apocalyptic battle!
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27 min
March 29, 2022 Episode 39: The Big Kahuna, Duke Kahanamoku
This week, Andrew goes into the life of the legendary surfer, Duke Kahanamoku. But there is much more to the story than just catching some tasty waves. Tune in to find out more!
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41 min
March 21, 2022 Episode 38: Josephine Baker - Performer, Activist & Spy!
In this week's episode of History for Weirdos, Stephanie shares the story of 1920s icon Josephine Baker. From performances, to civil rights protests, and life in a chateau, Baker was the best kind of weirdo. Listen now to learn more!
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34 min
March 14, 2022 Episode 37: The Great Molasses Flood
On this week of the History for Weirdos podcast, we cover the Great Molasses Flood which took place in Boston in 1919. This historical event quickly became folklore, but Andrew shares all the bizarre facts about what actual happened when molasses flooded a neighborhood in Boston. This story is strange, shocking, and...sticky!
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31 min
March 07, 2022 Episode 36: Haunted Birthday Special
Welcome to our very first special episode! After going over some housekeeping, Stephanie regales the listeners with the history of the haunted Georgian Hotel in Santa Monica, CA. Be sure to listen to until the very end to hear about our own *potential* haunting experience.
Leave us a comment on Instagram or send us an email to share your own ghost stories!
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26 min

About History For Weirdos

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A deep dive into the strange obscure and relentlessly entertaining portions of human history. Married couple and armchair historians, Stephanie & Andrew, discuss the often overlooked parts of humanity. Whether the subject is an obscure event that has confused historians for centuries or a historical figure that doesn't get enough credit, we have you covered.