The Past Made Me Do It

By Jamie Mealey and Kiley Rabayda

Ever made a bad decision and blamed it on your childhood trauma? We blame ours on the entire timeline of human history. The Past Made Me Do It mixes comedy, chaos, and curiosity to

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The podcast currently has 136 episodes available.

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December 08, 2025 136: Steve Irwin- Animal Sixth Sense
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Today we are discussing the life of one of the most legendary Australian figures ever, Steve Irwin-the fearless wildlife warrior whose passion, curiosity, and boundless energy reshaped the world’s relationship with animals. From his early days growing up in a reptile-loving family to the rise of The Crocodile Hunter phenomenon, we explore the moments that defined him, the values that drove him, and the legacy he left behind. Through stories of bravery, compassion, and sheer enthusiasm, we celebrate how Steve turned education into entertainment, conservation into global action, and a singular love for wildlife into a movement that still inspires millions today.
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December 01, 2025 135: MYTHOLOGY: Four Chinese Symbols- Guess the Element!
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The sky has always told stories and in ancient China, four mythical beasts ruled the heavens. This episode uncovers the origins and legends of the Four Symbols: the wise Azure Dragon, fiery Vermilion Bird, fearless White Tiger, and steadfast Black Tortoise. Join us as we unravel where these cosmic mascots came from, what they symbolized, and why ancient people trusted them.
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43min
November 24, 2025 134: The Affair of the Poisons- Stinky French Palace!
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The 1600s were wild, but France took things to a whole new level with The Affair of the Poisons, a scandal packed with fortune-tellers, cursed powders, secret love affairs, and enough arsenic to make an entire monarchy sweat. This week, we dive into the darkly hilarious and genuinely unhinged story of a poison panic that rocked Louis XIV’s court and turned Paris into a crime scene.
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49min
November 17, 2025 133: American Lobotomies- Making Humans....Bland
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WE ARE BACK! We decided to focus on a topic from America today. Mental health has come a long way (thank God). America once decided the best way to handle big feelings was… well… sticking a metal rod into someone’s brain. In this episode, we dive into the wild, chaotic, absolutely unhinged era of American lobotomies- complete with door-to-door brain surgeons, ice-pick innovations no one asked for, and the medical trends that aged like sour milk. Come for the history; stay for the “WHY WOULD ANYONE THINK THIS WAS A GOOD IDEA?” energy.
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56min
August 19, 2024 132: Jesse James Pt. 2- Real Life Western Movie
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We are going into more depth this week about Jesse James and all his crimes as an outlaw. There's lots of trains, robberies, murder, and even a love story.
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52min
August 12, 2024 131: Jesse James Pt. 1- Robin Hood?
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It is time to talk about another OUTLAW! Jesse James is one of the most popular for many reasons. The Wild West was a wild time in America due to all the different outlaws. This is just part one of two where we talk about what led up to him getting involved in crime. You will have to wait til next week to hear all about the crimes!
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42min
August 05, 2024 130: Mary, Queen of Scots- Lavish Prisoner
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Not only are we diving into who Mary, Queen of Scots was but you will also see who Queen Elizabeth really was! Hint: she is a savage. As we know, the royal family is basically all just related to each other. Poor Mary couldn't find true love and had a tragic ending to her life.
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46min
July 22, 2024 129: The Great Emu War- Terrifying Birds Everywhere
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It all started with World War 1. Australia was not able to support the men who fought for the country so many men were struggling hardcore afterwards. The locals and population were angry but the men knew they had to do something. They turned to farming and everything was looking up....until the emu birds came. Then it was all chaos.
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41min
June 17, 2024 128: Glasgow Ice Cream Wars- Syrup on Windshields and Surprise Attacks
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We start today's episode with a quick announcement. Kiley is pregnant! And she is not looking forward to the hot summer without air conditioning. Speaking of summer, have you ever gotten excited when hearing the ice cream man turn the corner? We did too until we heard about this case. The Glasgow Ice Cream Wars was not a fun baking show. Instead, it was led by gangs and violence. What happens when you try to make an entire town repopulate? Spoiler alert: it doesn't always end well.
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52min
June 03, 2024 127: MYTHOLOGY: Medusa- Tangled Up Snake Hair
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If you've ever wanted to see what it is like to turn into stone, all you have to do is look Medusa in the eye! But honestly the snake hair seems pretty cool. We are bringing another Greek Mythology tale to you as we discuss this Gorgon.
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28min

FAQs about The Past Made Me Do It:

How many episodes does The Past Made Me Do It have?

The podcast currently has 136 episodes available.