Hysterical History
219 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 400 ratingsHysterical History is a comedy podcast where Alexis and Hailey, friends and history lovers, tell each other wacky yet factual stories from the past. Join them every TUESDAY for laughs and weird history realness.
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Episodes
Episode 183: Legislative Violence
July 04, 2022 20:15 - 52 minutes - 96.3 MBIn this episode Alexis teaches Hailey about many fights that have broken out between Congressmen, in and out of the buildings they served in. Also thanks so much for reaching out, sorry we were gone, but look we made you some content! Details on future episodes in the intro of this one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 182: Lafayette, America's Favorite Fighting Frenchman - Part Four
October 02, 2021 05:47 - 1 hour - 89.6 MBIn this episode, Alexis and Hailey discuss Adams vs Lafayette, his feelings on slavery, and how a compromise will not work in the French Revolution. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Kara, Coffee Infused Nerd, Polly, Erica, Vallie, Laura, Lizzy, Denise, Ariana, Lilly, Eddy, Kaycee, Nerissa, Grace, Wayne, Jennifer, Kristilyn, History Hunter, Patricia, Emily, Lane, Jenna, Michelle, Oliver, Bethany, Simon, Maria, and Olum...
Episode 181: Lafayette, America's Favorite Fighting Frenchman - Part Three
September 01, 2021 14:28 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBIn this episode, Alexis and Hailey return after a long slumber. to teach you more about Lafayette, why America likes him so much, how we win the war, and how George Washington is his dad, no argument. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Kara, Coffee Infused Nerd, Polly, Erica, Vallie, Laura, Lizzy, Denise, Ariana, Lilly, Eddy, Kaycee, Nerissa, Grace, Wayne, Jennifer, Kristilyn, History Hunter, Patricia, Emily, Lane, Jen...
Episode 180: Lafayette, America's Favorite Fighting Frenchman - Part Two
July 02, 2021 17:54 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBLafayette finally makes it to America, with mixed reception, but he loves it all the same. He gets to fight, command, and tries to start a World War way early! Join Hailey in this episode to learn as Alexis teaches these facts and more! Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Ariana, Lilly, Ed...
Episode 179: Lafayette, America's Favorite Fighting Frenchman - Part One
May 06, 2021 17:07 - 1 hour - 72 MBLafayette is known for being a hero and savior of the American Revolution. But why did he join the fight in America? How did he get a command? And what happened to him after the war? Join us as Alexis teaches Hailey about America's favorite fighting Frenchman. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Vallie, Amanda, D...
Episode 178: George Washington's Donkey Teeth
April 21, 2021 08:14 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBGeorge Washington didn't have wooden teeth, but what kind of teeth did he have? In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about the first president's teeth, how many he had left by the time he was president, and where that last tooth ended up. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Ariana, Lilly...
Watch-along: In The Heart Of The Sea - Part Two
April 17, 2021 08:51 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBJoin Hailey and Alexis for part two of their In The Heart Of The Sea watchalong! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Watch-along: In The Heart Of The Sea - Part One
April 17, 2021 08:50 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBJoin Hailey and Alexis for a bonus episode where they watch In The Heart Of The Sea and react to the movie. In two parts, because the movie is too long for one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 177: Pink, The Color of Mind Control
April 13, 2021 20:52 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBCan you be controlled by colors? Or are you just being emasculated by bad science? In this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about the color pink, it's gendered history, and it's history in the "scientific" community. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Ariana, Lilly, Eddy, Ashley S, Anastas...
Episode 176: April Fools!
April 02, 2021 00:05 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBHow did April Fool's Day start? What are the best pranks? And why can't you trust the BBC? All these questions will be answered as Alexis teaches Hailey about the infamous day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 175: Josephine Baker - International Star and Spy
March 29, 2021 07:27 - 1 hour - 95.7 MBJosephine Baker was a talented dancer, singer, performer, and spy in World War II? In this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about Baker, a black queer icon who broke down barriers, but because of her time, could never quite get over others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 174: Elizabeth Jennings and Henrietta Wood Sue Their Way To Racial Justice
March 21, 2021 06:37 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBYou've heard of Rosa Parks, but have you heard of her predecessor, Elizabeth Jennings? Join Hailey this week as Alexis teaches her and you about Elizabeth Jennings, Henrietta Wood, and the power of black women going to court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 173: Communist Mummies
March 04, 2021 09:53 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBWhy are communists so into preserving their leaders? And who was so bad at it that their leader started leaking on display? Learn the answers to these questions and more as Alexis teaches Hailey about communist countries that preserve their founding leaders. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, ...
Episode 172: The Color Puce
February 28, 2021 20:40 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBWhat color is puce? It's not chartreuse! What does the word mean and why is it sexy? Learn the answers to these questions and more as Hailey teaches Alexis about the color and its history. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Ariana, Lilly, Eddy, Ashley S, A...
Episode 171: Greasy Boy Jones, Queen Victoria's Stalker - Part Three
February 19, 2021 09:20 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBDoes the Boy Jones ever become the Man Jones? Did he get murdered by the English government? And is trespassing still not illegal in England? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this final Boy Jones ep! Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Arian...
Episode 170: Greasy Boy Jones, Queen Victoria's Stalker - Part Two
February 05, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBJoin us this week for another ridiculous episode about Queen Victoria's child stalker who really needs to learn how to be an influencer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 169: Greasy Boy Jones - Queen Victoria's Stalker
January 28, 2021 20:49 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBWhy is it so easy to get into Buckingham Palace? What is bear grease? And is Charles Dickens a creep? Join us this week, as Alexis teaches Hailey about the Boy Jones, a greasy stalker of Queen Victoria's. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Ariana, Lilly, E...
Episode 168: Weirdest Historical Pets
January 21, 2021 19:20 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBHow many presidents have had bears in the White House? Did one have an alligator there? Did someone die in the Tower of London from a ghost bear attack? Learn this and more as Hailey teaches Alexis about weird historical pets! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonus Episode: International Flag Edition
January 17, 2021 01:45 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBIn this bonus episode, Hailey and Alexis attempt to guess where international flags are from! Spoiler alert: they do medium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 167: Weird Election History
January 13, 2021 10:23 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBDo you go to a religious service for the celebration of St. Election? Ever been a victim of cooping? Well, after you listen to this episode, those things will make sense! Join Hailey in learning about Election Cake, real and violent election fraud, and what happens when things don't quite go as planned with voting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 166: Real Life Moby Dick, Tragedy of the Essex - Part Two
October 26, 2020 09:30 - 1 hour - 108 MBCW: cannibalism. In this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about the continuous terrible decisions by the Essex whaling boys, Alexis would rather be eaten than be on a boat like they are, and the horrors of capitalism. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Aria...
Episode 165: Real Life Moby Dick, Tragedy of the Essex - Part One
October 17, 2020 08:22 - 1 hour - 117 MBIn this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about the Essex whaling ship: how everything went wrong at every turn and they kept going, how this story is a microcosm of white colonialism in general, and sets up for a banger of a part two. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Vallie, Ama...
Episode 164: The Scariest Stories of Colorado
October 08, 2020 21:40 - 57 minutes - 78.5 MBIt's Halloween month and so Alexis and Hailey are bringing you scary historical episodes! In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about some of the most creepy, ill-advised, and metal moments in the history of Colorado. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Ar...
Episode 163: Black Cowboys and Cowgirls
September 23, 2020 12:02 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBIn this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about more black cowboys, black cow ladies, the Great Depression rabbit plague, and much more! Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Travis, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Ariana, Lilly, Eddy, Ashley S, Anastasia, Kaycee, BJ, and Nerissa! Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music!...
Episode 162: Black Cowboys, Yeehaw
September 10, 2020 17:47 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBIn this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about multiple black cowboys, black cowboy culture, and how Old Town Road's music video is remarkably accurate. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Travis, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Ariana, Lilly, Eddy, Ashley S, Anastasia, Kaycee, BJ, and Nerissa! Outro music by 8 Bit Arcad...
Episode 161: Yasuke, the Black Samurai - Part Four
September 02, 2020 03:49 - 1 hour - 103 MBIn this episode, we hear the end of Yasuke's story and wrap up the coup from Akechi! Spoiler alert: People do not like the usurper. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Travis, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Ariana, Lilly, Eddy, Ashley S, Anastasia, and Kaycee! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 160: Yasuke, the Black Samurai - Part Three
August 17, 2020 02:39 - 1 hour - 129 MBIn this episode, Yasuke finally gets to fight...eventually. But they some good fights y'all. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Travis, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Ariana, Lilly, Eddy, Ashley S, Anastasia, and Kaycee! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 159: Yasuke, The Black Samurai - Part Two
July 31, 2020 17:54 - 1 hour - 103 MBIn this episode, Yasuke impresses a lot of Japanese people, wonders what his job will be, and finally becomes a samurai! Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Travis, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Ariana, Lilly, Eddy, Ashley S, Anastasia, and Kaycee! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hysterical Mini 19: Texan Moms Stealing Legs From Museums
July 25, 2020 07:11 - 49 minutes - 68.4 MBIn this mini, Alexis and Hailey catch up on your reviews, emails, and talk about how many random history related things, like Santa Ana's leg and where it should be. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Travis, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Ariana, Lilly, Eddy, Ashley S, Anastasia, and Kaycee! Hosted on Acast. See aca...
Bonus Episode: US State Mottos
July 24, 2020 18:49 - 45 minutes - 62.5 MBIn this bonus episode, Hailey and Alexis try to guess states by their mottos, yell a couple times at how wrong some of them are, get tricked by a state using Spanish AGAIN, and generally think almost all states need new mottos. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Travis, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Ariana, Lilly, Ed...
Bonus Epispde: US State Mottos
July 24, 2020 18:49 - 45 minutes - 62.5 MBIn this bonus episode, Hailey and Alexis try to guess states by their mottos, yell a couple times at how wrong some of them are, get tricked by a state using Spanish AGAIN, and generally think almost all states need new mottos. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Travis, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Ariana, Lilly, Ed...
Hysterical Mini 18: Presidential Heights
July 18, 2020 07:08 - 46 minutes - 64 MBIn this mini, Alexis and Hailey catch up on your reviews, emails, and talk about how tall various Founding Fathers were. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Travis, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Ariana, Lilly, Eddy, Ashley S, Anastasia, and Kaycee! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 158: Yasuke, The Black Samurai - Part One
July 17, 2020 04:22 - 1 hour - 132 MBIn this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about Yasuke, a black samurai, calls out the book she's reading for being sketchy at best, and demands Ubisoft turn this into an Assassin's Creed game! Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Travis, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Ariana, Lilly, Eddy, Ashley S, Anastasia, and Kaycee! ...
Episode 157: Robert Smalls and the Great Civil War Escape
July 10, 2020 07:57 - 1 hour - 142 MBIn this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about Robert Smalls, a slave turned soldier turned Congressman who did everything he could to build up his race to be on equal footing. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Travis, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Ariana, Lilly, Eddy, Ashley S and Anastasia! Hosted on Acast. See aca...
Episode 156: Dorothy Dandridge, the Black Carmen
July 03, 2020 07:40 - 1 hour - 140 MBIn this guest episode, Alexis teaches Alyssa about Dorothy Dandridge, a beautiful black actress with a heartbreaking life. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Travis, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Ariana, Lilly, Eddy, Ashley S and Anastasia! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 155: How a Pennsylvania Quaker Became A Prince of Afghanistan - Part Six Finale
June 24, 2020 16:57 - 1 hour - 126 MBIn this final episode of Josiah, so much happens! The British in Kabul! Josiah becomes a prince forever! A European vacation! And two embarrassing defeats back to back. Join us! Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Travis, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Ariana, Lilly, Eddy, Ashley S and Anastasia! Hosted on Acast. See ...
How a Pennsylvania Quaker Became A Prince of Afghanistan - Part Six Finale
June 24, 2020 16:57 - 1 hour - 126 MBIn this final episode of Josiah, so much happens! The British in Kabul! Josiah becomes a prince forever! A European vacation! And two embarrassing defeats back to back. Join us! Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Travis, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Ariana, Lilly, Eddy, Ashley S and Anastasia! See acast.com/privacy...
Episode 154: How a Pennsylvania Quaker Became A Prince of Afghanistan - Part Five
June 19, 2020 07:06 - 1 hour - 117 MBIn this penultimate Josiah episode, will he fight in a battle? Will he be good at anything? Can he redeem himself from being a mediocre white man intent on conquering? Listen and find out! Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Travis, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Ariana, Lilly, Eddy, and Ashley S! Hosted on Acast. See...
How a Pennsylvania Quaker Became A Prince of Afghanistan - Part Five
June 19, 2020 07:06 - 1 hour - 117 MBIn this penultimate Josiah episode, will he fight in a battle? Will he be good at anything? Can he redeem himself from being a mediocre white man intent on conquering? Listen and find out! Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Travis, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Ariana, Lilly, Eddy, and Ashley S! See acast.com/privac...
Episode 153: 1899 Kissing Bug Epidemic
May 29, 2020 09:30 - 1 hour - 93.7 MBIn this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about the 1899 Kissing Bug epidemic in the United States, how the deadly bugs became fashion, and makes Hailey relive her childhood nightmares. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Travis, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Ariana, Lilly and Eddy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
Bonus Episode: US License Plate Game
May 21, 2020 21:26 - 1 hour - 90 MBJoin us for this bonus episode where we guess what license plate is for what state! The powerpoint will be up on our Facebook page if you want to play along. Spoiler alert: We don't know where New Jersey is. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Travis, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Ariana, Lilly and Eddy! Hosted on Ac...
Episode 152: Fern Mummy
May 09, 2020 03:06 - 1 hour - 103 MBIn this episode, Hailey presents Alexis with a bouillabaisse of topics, with mean Valentines, Victorian fern obsession, and King Tut's cursed tomb! You might think this episode is tangent filled, but most of them were edited out and will be in some outtakes in the future. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Trav...
Episode 151: How a Pennsylvania Quaker Became A Prince of Afghanistan - Part Four
May 01, 2020 20:13 - 1 hour - 98.6 MBJosiah vacations at Kabul for 18 months before he decides...to go back towards India?! His ridiculous shenanigans continue in this episode! Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Travis, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Ariana, Lilly and Eddy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 150: How a Pennsylvania Quaker Became A Prince of Afghanistan - Part Three
April 24, 2020 05:28 - 1 hour - 107 MBJosiah finally makes it to Kabul and meets Dost Mohammed, who is...kind of hot? And smart? Uh oh. Also he eats a pea that can make your butt fall off! Don't believe me? Listen to the ep and find out which one! This episode ended up being TOO LONG so I had to reduce the audio quality but hopefully it's not too noticeable... Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abiga...
Hysterical Mini 17: Roadtrips and the Longest Month of Our Lives
April 13, 2020 05:34 - 50 minutes - 68.7 MBIn this mini, Alexis and Hailey catch up on nice reviews, nice emails, rant waaaay too much and try to get through March, the longest month of the century. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Travis, Vallie, and Amanda! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 149: How a Pennsylvania Quaker Became A Prince of Afghanistan - Part Two
April 08, 2020 23:38 - 1 hour - 128 MBJosiah Harlan, a Quaker from Pennsylania, continues on his terrible journey through India to Afghanistan, meets a tiny prince, and then some older ones, cures some blindness and gets deserted by almost all his men. Enjoy! Also the audio is kind of loud in this episode, we did our best to fix it, but we'll make sure to double check next time. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee ...
Episode 148: How a Pennsylvania Quaker Became A Prince of Afghanistan - Part One
March 31, 2020 07:04 - 1 hour - 142 MBWe all know countries were practicing imperialism in the 19th century, but what about random individuals? In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about Josiah Harlan, a Quaker from Pennsylvania, decided, after a break up, to never return to America and take over a piece of Afghanistan for himself, just like his hero, Alexander the Great. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infus...
Hysterical Mini 16: The Maxi Mini
March 27, 2020 14:49 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBWhen a mini is so long, it's the length of an episode....But hopefully you'll enjoy it during self isolation! Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Travis, and Vallie! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 147: Washing Your Hands By Ignaz Semmelweis
March 24, 2020 19:55 - 59 minutes - 82.3 MBHate being told to wash your hands in this infectious time? Then this is not the episode for you! This week, Hailey teaches Alexis about the dark history of hand washing and why sometimes you just need to leave the country. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Travis, Vallie, and Amanda! Hosted on Acast. See aca...
Hysterical Mini 15: Yankee Doodle Disaster
March 22, 2020 18:22 - 51 minutes - 71.3 MBIn this mini, we mispronunce all things English, and read your emails and reviews! Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Travis, and Vallie! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.