The History Mongers

This week we slowly step backwards out of the room away from the man with the gun with that furious look in his eye... skip in his step and song in his heart. Put on your detective hat, gloves and cape and join us in solving a mystery.

On this episode we ask: what qualifies as an old time sex worker, why tornados ruin a good time and who in the world has stolen all of those children's shoes?! Also, which was the dog head and cat head one again?

We were joined by Neely Kimey a certified ADHD coach and podcaster, who works to support clients to smash through self-doubt and live a genuine existence - they can be found at:

Web: https://weird-wired.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neelykimey

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/NeelyKimey

The History Mongers, brought to you by B-Unit Productions, is a history and

entertainment podcast by nerds, for nerds. Each week your three esteemed History

Mongers and their honoured guest bring to you forgotten tales, utter silliness, and

facts, oh so many facts, why won't they stop, in an epic retelling so full of pomp we

have yet no room for circumstance!

Please follow our socials for updates and more:

Instagram: @thehistorymongers

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567382480763

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/thehistorymongers/

Web: www.thehistorymongers.co.uk

Editing by: Siobhan Fox

www.revealmarketinguk.com

www.bigpicturebusinesscoach.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhanrfox/

Credits:

Original ideas: Lucy

Co-producers: Lucy , Alex

Additional Editing: Lucy

Written by: Alex

Guest liaison: Lucy

Logo and website: Lucy

Co-hosted by: Lucy, Alex, Ed

Presented by: Alex

Additional Music: Ed

Social Media: Lucy 

References:

History of the Future:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/18/japan-weasel-shoe-thief-kindergarten-gosho-kodomo-en-fukuoka?CMP=share_btn_url

https://www.odditycentral.com/news/four-people-arrested-for-using-bear-suit-to-fake-bear-attacks-on-their-vehicles-and-claim-insurance.html

https://fortune.com/2024/11/19/pizza-hut-tomato-wine

The Meat:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_J._Guiteau

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oneida_Community

A complete history of the life and trial of Charles Julius Guiteau

by Hayes, H. G. (Henry Gillespie); Hayes, Charles Joseph, [from old catalog] joint author; Dunmire, Annie J. (Dunn) Guiteau. [from old catalog]; Bailey, Edmand A. [from old catalog - https://archive.org/embed/acompletehistor00bailgoog

Porter, John Kilham. Guiteau Trial: Closing Speech to the Jury of John K. Porter of New York. United States, J. Polhemus, printer, 1882.

https://www.google.co.th/books/edition/Guiteau_Trial/oy_TZX8eVnAC?hl=en&gbpv=1&printsec=frontcover

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This week we decide to invade a country of our choosing, doesn't matter which, just pick one and lets go already! The ultimate American road trip, now including subjugation.

Also in this edition: can you get more out of your bank? What is going on in Theasius' basement? Why is that man putting lettuce down his trousers?

We were joined by Thomas Woodhams who is a tech recruiter, content creater and podcast host who can be found at:

Web: https://careers.hawkeyeinnovations.com/

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-woodhams

The History Mongers, brought to you by B-Unit Productions, is a history and

entertainment podcast by nerds, for nerds. Each week your three esteemed History

Mongers and their honoured guest bring to you forgotten tales, utter silliness, and

facts, oh so many facts, why won't they stop, in an epic retelling so full of pomp we

have yet no room for circumstance!

Please follow our socials for updates and more:

Instagram: @thehistorymongers

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567382480763

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/thehistorymongers/about/?viewAsMember=true

Web: www.thehistorymongers.co.uk

Credits:

Original ideas: Lucy

Co-producers: Lucy , Alex

Editing: Lucy

Written by: Alex

Guest liaison: Lucy

Logo and website: Lucy

Co-hosted by: Lucy, Alex, Ed

Presented by: Alex

Additional Music: Ed

Social Media: Lucy 

References:

History of the Future:

https://www.odditycentral.com/news/people-are-buying-bank-soil-as-part-of-bizarre-get-rich-quick-trend.html

https://apnews.com/article/turtle-pants-airport-tsa-newark-airport-pennsylvania-f55bd62d33530e9cfd26488e230ad8df

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/mar/04/genetically-modified-woolly-mice-mammoth

The Meat:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filibuster_(military)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Walker_(filibuster)

https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/history/william-walker

https://ticotimes.net/2021/10/17/who-was-the-revolutionary-leader-william-walker

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Losing Horn | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay

WinHarpsichord | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay

Record Scratches | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay

Medieval | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay

Free Civil War Sound Effects Download - Pixabay

frying steak | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay

Marching Drum Solo | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay

This week we jump in an old timey fan boat and try to ward off the Spanish Empire from our beloved La Florida. Won't you join us as we try to utilise the local wildlife in our siege warfare?

Also in this episode: we find out why they call them cat scans, how to bisect a 100 pound buck in 9 easy steps, and what to do with ancestral wrath whilst holidaying.

We were joined by Gaius Flavius roman reenactor and memer who can be found at:

Instagram: @gaiusflavius

The History Mongers, brought to you by B-Unit Productions, is a history and

entertainment podcast by nerds, for nerds. Each week your three esteemed History

Mongers and their honoured guest bring to you forgotten tales, utter silliness, and

facts, oh so many facts, why won't they stop, in an epic retelling so full of pomp we

have yet no room for circumstance!

Please follow our socials for updates and more:

Instagram: @thehistorymongers

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567382480763

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/thehistorymongers/about/?viewAsMember=true

Web: www.thehistorymongers.co.uk

Original ideas: Lucy

Co-producers: Lucy , Alex

Editing: Lucy

Written by: Alex

Guest liaison: Lucy

Logo and website: Lucy

Co-hosted by: Lucy, Alex, Ed

Presented by: Alex

Additional Music: Ed

Social Media: Lucy 

References:

History of the Future:

https://apnews.com/article/eggs-stolen-pennsylvania-100000-c1c260ca05b9f84612c61071cb504939

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/feb/05/doctor-inquiry-injured-cat-scan-hospital

https://fuelarc.com/evs/cybertruck-slices-deer-in-half-at-highway-speed-but-what-about-pedestrians

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/seal-sleeping-hotel-room-vlissingen-netherlands

The Meat:

http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/spanishmassacre.htm

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Caroline

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ren%C3%A9_Goulaine_de_Laudonni%C3%A8re

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Fluttering Bamboo Flute Transition B 1 | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay

Losing Horn | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay

WinHarpsichord | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay

Record Scratches | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay

Medieval | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay

Free Civil War Sound Effects Download - Pixabay

frying steak | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay

Marching Drum Solo | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay

This week The History Mongers take an all expenses paid holiday to Boston to witness some horrors and maybe an execution. Relaxing!

Also in this episode: witness two champions in vicious combat, relax at an airport before buying some tourist rubbish at a lake.

We were joined by our favourite non-binary and queer championing founder and entrepreneur, not to mention secret dark horse who wowed us with their history knowledge- the one and only Lu Castello!

Web: https://introwise.com/lu-castello

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lulimuni/

The History Mongers, brought to you by B-Unit Productions, is a history and

entertainment podcast by nerds, for nerds. Each week your three esteemed History

Mongers and their honoured guest bring to you forgotten tales, utter silliness, and

facts, oh so many facts, why won't they stop, in an epic retelling so full of pomp we

have yet no room for circumstance!

Please follow our socials for updates and more:

Instagram: @thehistorymongers

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567382480763

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/thehistorymongers/

Web: www.thehistorymongers.co.uk

Editing by: Siobhan Fox

www.revealmarketinguk.com

www.bigpicturebusinesscoach.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhanrfox/

Credits:

Original ideas: Lucy

Co-producers: Lucy , Alex

Additional Editing: Lucy

Written by: Alex

Guest liaison: Lucy

Logo and website: Lucy

Co-hosted by: Lucy, Alex, Ed

Presented by: Alex

Additional Music: Ed

Social Media: Lucy 

Reference:

History of the Future:

https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/11/03/nx-s1-5173755/therapy-animals-portland-airport-llama-alpaca

https://www.usnews.com/news/offbeat/articles/2024-11-05/2-adorable-pygmy-hippos-pitted-against-each-other-in-cuteness-contest

https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/cans-fresh-air-holiday-hotspot-sold-tourists

History Meat:

http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/bostonmassacre.htm

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Massacre

https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/boston-massacre.htm

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Losing Horn | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay

WinHarpsichord | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay

Record Scratches | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay

Medieval | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay

Free Civil War Sound Effects Download - Pixabay

frying steak | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay

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In an auspicious start to our first episode, we fall into chaos and allow our guest to try our first game. Don't read into the fact we never did this again.

Together we skip around France during the peasant anger parade, on a many mile long solidarity march to get some bread and maybe some heads for the wall.

Also in this episode: some hot tips (for the love of god do not do it at home) on impressing a partner, and how to really make your corporate emails pop.

We were joined by Wendy Gannon, personal brand and event photographer who can be found at:

Web: https://www.wo0.co.uk/about

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wo0photography/

Instagram: wo0photography, wo0pod & female.five.million

The History Mongers, brought to you by B-Unit Productions, is a history and entertainment podcast by nerds, for nerds (and basically anyone)

Each week your three esteemed History Mongers and their honoured guest bring to you forgotten tales, utter silliness, and facts! Oh so many facts, why won't they stop, in an epic retelling so full of pomp we have yet no room for circumstance

Please follow our socials for updates and more:

Instagram: @thehistorymongers

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567382480763

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/thehistorymongers/

Web: www.thehistorymongers.co.uk

Editing by: Siobhan Fox

www.revealmarketinguk.com

www.bigpicturebusinesscoach.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhanrfox/

Credits:

Original ideas: Lucy

Co-producers: Lucy , Alex

Editing: Lucy

Written by: Alex

Guest liaison: Lucy

Logo and website: Lucy

Co-hosted by: Lucy, Alex, Ed

Presented by: Alex

Additional Music: Ed

Social Media: Lucy 

References:

The History of the Future:

https://www.latintimes.com/bizarre-image-cartoon-duck-mistakenly-attached-mass-termination-email-baffles-fired-employees-573046>

https://www.odditycentral.com/news/doctor-performs-vasectomy-on-himself-shares-video-on-social-media.html

https://www.odditycentral.com/news/man-has-3-inch-chopstick-stuck-behind-eyeball-doesnt-notice-for-three-weeks.htm

The Meat:

https://alphahistory.com/frenchrevolution/eyewitness-accounts-october-days-1789/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women%27s_March_on_Versailles

https://revolution.chnm.org/d/377/

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043456_Girl saying disgusted "oh my god" | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay

Portcullis Close | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay

049269_Funny Fanfare 2.wav | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay

Fluttering Bamboo Flute Transition B 1 | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay

Losing Horn | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay

WinHarpsichord | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay

Record Scratches | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay

Medieval | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay

Free Civil War Sound Effects Download - Pixabay

frying steak | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay

Marching Drum Solo | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay