Two teens shock the US with a multi state crime spree, and a pharmaceutical company's "wonder drug" hits the market, only to ruin thousands of lives.

Come along with us to two of the darker parts of 1958.

(We may sound a little off in this one, Jen was recovering from a cold)

*Content warning: this episode discuses violence, abuse, and unethical medical practices*

Sources:

detroitnews.com

history.com

“Last Podcast on the Left - Charles Starkweather Part 1”

“Last Podcast on the Left - Charles Starkeather Part 2”

wowt.com (Omaha news channel)

nbcnews.com

plainshumanities.unl.edu

murderpedia.org

wyohistory.org

“Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine - Thalidomide”

thalidomidetrust.org

grunenthal.com

“Stuff You Missed in History Class - A Brief History of Thalidomide Part 1”

“Stuff You Missed in History Class - A Brief History of Thalidomide Part 2”

The year is 1958, and there's a lot going on! This episode we'll look at a potential global crisis, a prominent historical figure, and, most shocking of all, Jen actually talks about baseball!

Sources:

britannica.com

history.com

Mlb.com

This week we will cover some important topics from 1957. We discuss a Russian Rocket, a Chinese Premier, and one of the most well received war movies of it's time! Come and learn much about these topics... that is until our dog Bailey has some thoughts of his own! 🙄

Sources:

britannica.com

imdb.com

oscars.org

bbc.com

history.nasa.gov

engineering.purdue.edu

nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov

astronomy.com

pbs.org

history.state.gov

bbc.com

nasa.gov

This episode we take a look at four very recognizable figures that all have important ties to 1955. We'll explore the pop culture, and real history of a prominent figure from American folk lore, a brief overview of a much loved character, the surprising origins and sparkling friendship of the King of Rock n Roll, and finally the rocky beginnings of the "Happiest Place on Earth"!

Want to watch the NBC broadcast we discussed in the show? You can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VusJd4x3tl8

If you'd like to drop us a line, send an email to [email protected], or leave a comment on our socials @whostartedthefirepod on Instagram and Facebook!

Sources:

imdb.com

mtishows.com

biography.com

musicals101.com

Latimes.com

history.com

adayinlatours.com

memphistravel.com

entertainment.howstuffworks.com

graceland.com

britannica.com

history.howstuffworks.com

time.com

Palmspringslife.com

We're back (again)! In this episode we talk about nine brave students, one expensive rookie card, the complicated lives of two Russian men, and four friends who had a lasting impact on American culture. Come along as we talk about 1957ish, the good, the bad, and the perplexing.

history.com

britannica.com

nobelprize.org

sparknotes.com

seattletimes.com

sites.bu.edu

biography.com

goodreads.com

penguinrandomhouse.com

beatdom.com

washingtonpost.com

uscourts.gov

baseballhall.org

blackpast.org

learningforjustice.org

mlb.com

sportscardsrock.com

We made it to the second chorus break!!

Join us as we look back at some memorable topics from the last several episodes and discuss the highs, the lows, and all the (sometimes spooky) in betweens!  We'll also take a look at a man made fire that was so devastating, it actually changed the way forest services workers handled large blazes.  As a special Halloween trick/treat, we'll even reveal Mark's terrible joke that got cut from the previous episode.

Want to reach out to us? Drop a line to [email protected], find us on Facebook and Instagram at @whostartedthefirepod, or write us a review wherever you listen!

Sources:

cdnc.ucr.edu

wildfirelessons.net

news.google.com

csusb.edu

coloradofirecamp.com

sandiegouniontribune.com

nfsl.contentdm.oclc.org

voicesofsandiego.org

In this episode we talk about a real life fairytale, a sensational debut novel that outraged the nation, and the complex history of one of the world's most important shipping routes.  

Want to reach out to us? You can find us on Facebook and Instagram @whostartedthefirepod, or send an email to [email protected]!

Sources:

“Peyton Place” by Grace Metalious

encyclopedia.com

unhmagazine.unh.edu

pgrusa.org

people.com

hellomonaco.com

britannica.com

beyondgracekelly.com

history.com

cde.state.co.us

We're back from our unintentional hiatus!

In this episode we look at some decidedly somber topics that have far reaching effects.  We'll talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of one of the world's most recognizable faces, the speech that changed the (Communist) world, the shocking response to student protests, and the real story behind the myth of a tired woman who altered the course of history.

*Disclaimer: this episode was recorded before the passing of Queen Elizabeth II

Want to reach out to us? You can find us on Facebook and Instagram @whostartedthefirepod or drop a line to [email protected].

Sources:

imdb.com

history.com

nbcnews.com

vanityfair.com

francetoday.com

britannica.com

fondationbrigittebardot.fr

digitalarchive.wilsoncenter.org

history.com

isaacnewtonacademy.org

dailyhistory.org

soviethistory.msu.edu

billofrightsinstitute.org

womenshistory.org

kinginstitute.stanford.edu

aljazeera.com