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Shared History

128 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 57 ratings

A history and comedy podcast about the overlooked and underrepresented people and events from ancient to modern history. Join comedians Cass and Natalie for an educational, entertaining and sometimes irreverent romp through history as they share the tales your textbooks glossed over, whitewashed, man-washed...or left out completely.

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104 - Don't Matter if You're Black or White

July 11, 2023 15:03 - 56 minutes - 52.6 MB

What does hockey's first organized league and a colony of creative rabbits have in common? One was black, one was white, but both buck expectations and deserve some overdue recognition for being really freaking good in their fields. Listen and learn about The Colored Hockey League and The White Rabbits (women sculptors) of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. CHL Commemorative Stamp Black Ice - CHL Colored Hockey League (video) Lorado Taft and his White Rabbits at work ⁠⁠⁠⁠Complete citations o...

103 - Everday War (feat. Dr. Greta Uehling)

July 06, 2023 08:24 - 1 hour - 85.3 MB

What the networks deem "newsworthy" barely scratches the surface of what it means to be a nation at war, a community at war, a civilian at war. Cultural anthropologist Dr. Greta Uehling joins us to provide a window into life for noncombatant civilians in Ukraine looks like during the current conflict, and the humor and humanity that gets them through the day. More on Greta Greta Uehling began her career by working directly with refugees, helping them find work in the United States. Her ex...

102 - Jazz Goddess, Gypsy Queen

June 27, 2023 07:32 - 53 minutes - 74 MB

Today we're talking about two ladies who've got rhythm and music: black singer, composer and music critic, Nora Holt; and fierce beast of falmenco, Carmen Amaya. Nora Holt Carmen Amaya ⁠⁠⁠Complete citations on our website.⁠⁠⁠ SOCIALS: Follow Shared History at @SharedPod on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, @SharedHistory on ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠, ⁠⁠@sharedhistorypod on Mastadon⁠ SUPPORT: Support us on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ MERCH: ⁠⁠⁠Snag some Shared History merch and get stylin’! ⁠⁠⁠ CREDITS: Original Theme: ⁠⁠⁠Garre...

101 - Celebrities, They're Just Like Us! (feat. Lanny Jones)

June 06, 2023 15:37 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MB

As we explore overlooked figures from history, we often find ourselves shouting about how these folks should have been celebrities, either in their time or in history books. But this week we're taking a step further back to examine the history of celebrity itself. And who better to lead us on that journey than former managing editor of People and Money magazines, Landon "Lanny" Jones. More on Lanny Landon Y. Jones (Lanny) is an author and magazine editor. He is the former managing editor o...

100 - In Da Club: A Shared History Musical Spectacular!

May 30, 2023 15:16 - 58 minutes - 79.7 MB

Remember when every TV show had a musical episode? Ring in the 100th episode of Shared History with the sweat and style of the history of house music and Chicago's notorious and naughty Everleigh club PLUS original and fully improvised songs courtesy of some of our very talented friends: the Then This Happened Podcast, S6 finale guest Alex DiVirgilio, Andi Sharavsky from Sports Kid/Drama Kid, Mike Amandes, Teddy Oliver and Eli Wilson. Huge thanks to Then This Happened: Musical Stories for r...

099 - The Most Interesting Man in the World (feat. Michael MacBride)

May 23, 2023 15:34 - 1 hour - 76.7 MB

Nobody puts Baby in the corner and nobody makes Merton Clivette pick a lane. Author and indie publisher, Michael MacBride, regales us with tales of painter, magician, writer and more Merton Clivette, aka Clivette the Great, aka The Man in Black, aka The Mysterious Strange. Join us to learn about all things Clivette and how/why MacBride found himself writing a whole book about him. More on Michael Originally from Michigan, Michael MacBride now calls Minnesota home. Michael received his PhD ...

098 - This Little Horse Lord Hates Disco

May 16, 2023 15:25 - 1 hour - 59 MB

Finally, more people are talking about Scythia and, of course, Chicago! And by more people, we mean us. Listen and learn about Persian-crushing Queen, Tomyris of Scythia and vinyl-crushing mayhem, Disco Demolition Night of Chicago 1979. Handy map of Scythians during Tomyris' time Tomyris straight dunking Cyrus' head 1979 coverage of disco demolition night (video) Steve Dahl with dumpster of disco records Dahl on the field Comiskey field in chaos ⁠⁠Complete citations on our website.⁠⁠ ...

097 - Balloon Poppin' Daddies

May 12, 2023 14:38 - 1 hour - 60.9 MB

We’re starting this season off with a bang…or at least Natalie is, as she traumatizes Cass with a harrowing tale from Chicago history: The Wingfoot Air Express Disaster before Cass shares the fashion and racism behind the Zoot Suit Riots. Wingfoot Express Leaving Grant Park Inside bank after crash Diagram of crash Composite illustration of wingfoot explosion City of Scoundrels by Gary Krist (Nat's book rec) Pachuco Style Zoot Suits Service members acting as a self-appointed zoot suit pa...

BONUS - A Very True and Accurate 'Little Locals'/Mailbag Minisode

May 02, 2023 08:24 - 24 minutes - 33 MB

In this incredibly sincere and well-researched bonus minisode, we read a note from the mailbag, explore a magical neighborhood in Wisconsin, and answer the question: "what if Nat & Cass commit to a bit for ~24 minutes?". We want to shout out our listener Melanie who sent in this request and probably didn't expect this. See y'all for Shared History Season 7, starting next week. We also want to say f*ck terfs and encourage you to support organizations who are committed to providing resources ...

096 - Chasing Waterfalls (feat. Alex DiVirgilio)

December 20, 2022 15:47 - 1 hour - 129 MB

It's the season 6 finale and that calls for our signature silly finale tradition of a waterfall episode...although this time our comedy guest, Alex DiVirgilio, took that extra literally. That's right, join us for a barrel of laughs as we discuss the history of Niagara Falls! More on Alex Alex DiVirgilio is an improviser, musician and shaper of young minds. He's trained and performed on comedy stages all across Chicago and is 1/2 of a spooky, cryptid comedy band called the Van HellStrings. ...

095 - The History Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

December 13, 2022 13:28 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MB

Everyone knows there is nothing cooler than sweet tats and sick dragons, so in this week's episode we're bringing you both. Cass takes us to the Philippines to school us in the Kalinga art of the batok tattoo, and then Nat takes us on a whirlwind adventure to prove once and for all that dragons are real. Whang-od Whang-od at work St. George and the Dragon icon circa late 1300s St. George and Dragon circa 1500s St. George and Dragon circa 1800s (fully europeanized) Complete citations on...

094 - Cheers, Beers & Queers (feat. Nicholas Ryan of Herbiery)

December 06, 2022 15:14 - 1 hour - 98.5 MB

We're taking beer back to it's roots, literally, with a not-so-hoppy history lesson from our friend Nicholas Ryan at Herbiery. Join us as we talk about the history of hops, the proven potential of hop-free beers, and what Queering Beer means to us. Learn more about Herbiery and where to find their delicious beers at Herbiery.com And look out for their taproom in the Atwood neighborhood this spring! More on Nicholas Nicholas Ryan is the Founder of Herbiery. They've also lived about 1000 l...

093 - Stay Socialist, Not Toxic

November 29, 2022 09:01 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Same topic, different person. It finally almost happened. Cass and Nat come in hot with ALMOST THE EXACT SAME TOPIC. Join us as we learn about Eleanor Marx and Edith Nesbit, two feminist, socialist organizers in mid-to-late 19th century London. Eleanor Marx Edith Nesbit Edward Aveling Hubert Bland The Railway Children, first edition Miss Marx movie trailer The Essex Serpent show trailer Complete citations on our website. SOCIALS: Follow Shared History at @SharedPod on Twitter & Inst...

092 - The Last Badass (feat. Tehya from For The Love of History)

November 15, 2022 14:47 - 1 hour - 75 MB

If Tom Cruise is involved, it's wrong. That's one of many lessons we take away from this week's episode on samurai women warriors, or the onna-bugeisha, with Tehya from For The Love of History Podcast. Listen to Tehya's podcast here. Tomoe Gozen Woodblock printing of a warrior woman (Utagawa Kuniyoshi) Woman dressed as Tomoe Gozen at festival Ishi-jo, wife of Oboshi Yoshio using naginata Female warriors of Kagoshima Rebellion (Chikanobu Toyohara) More on Tehya Tehya is a teacher, podc...

091 - Nobby Nat & The Unwashed Casses

November 08, 2022 09:31 - 1 hour - 61.5 MB

Coming up with new nicknames is an art form, and this episode is chocked full of art. Cass teaches us all about composer, conductor and family man Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (not to be confused with Samuel Taylor Coleridge). And while they may not have been lauded a fine art in their time, Nat's topic of Dime Novels (or Penny Dreadfuls) are responsible for a lot of the advances in printing and prose you enjoy to day. Samuel Coleridge-Taylor SCT on the keys Avril Coleridge-Taylor & children ...

090 - Don't Wake Daddy Disney (feat. Caitlin Cadieux)

November 01, 2022 07:36 - 1 hour - 81.7 MB

...because he was kind of a d*ck. We're joined by motion designer and co-host of the Cartoon Feelings podcast, Caitlin Cadieux to examine some of the less than ideal labor practices of Walt Disney and his studios. Listen to Cartoon Feelings here. Cait is hosting an online event TOMORROW, Wednesday 11/2: info here More on Caitlin Caitlin Cadieux is a senior motion designer at Discord and a freelance art director, animator and illustrator. She hosts the Cartoon Feelings podcast (@feelingcar...

089 - Scared History 4: Scared 4 History

October 25, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 90.2 MB

Sometimes there is nothing scarier than reality. So, in this edition of Scared History, Nat & Cass is keeping things close to home with a very real local (Chicago) murder and Cass is bombarding us with scary tales of Nature. Chicago Reader headline/illustration on Ruthie McCoy murder The Death of Alexander, 323 bce Lake Nyos limnic eruption Lake Nyos limnic eruption kinda explained Camp Funston KS - influenza hospital - spanish flu Artistic expression of ‘The Great Dying Event’ 30 min...

088 - Like an Icon in the Sky (feat. Thomas Betti)

October 18, 2022 14:05 - 1 hour - 119 MB

Once the second most recognizable brand in the world after Coca-Cola, Pan Am is and was more than an airline. Historian and host of The Pan Am Podcast, Tom Betti, takes us on a journey through historical firsts, fashions and tragedies that all tie back to the innovative, iconic and inspiring: Pan American Airlines. Our Guest, Tom Betti The Pan Am Museum Listen to The Pan Am Podcast here Edith Head Pan Am uniform design Concorde at the Cleveland Air Show (1985) Pan Am Worldport at JFK ...

087 - That Peasant's Poisonnnnn

October 11, 2022 13:57 - 57 minutes - 79.2 MB

Cass tells us the 1850 BCE Egyptian story of "The Eloquent Peasant" and Natalie opens up the crock of lies about the danger of poisons in the royal court. Sources: editorialinc, JSTOR, Medicina Antiqua,  Complete citations on our website. SOCIALS: Follow Shared History at @SharedPod on Twitter & Instagram  SUPPORT: Support us on Patreon or Buy us a "coffee" and fuel our next episode. MERCH: Snag some Shared History merch and get stylin’!  CREDITS: Original Theme: Garreth SpinnOriginal ...

086 - Big Impact, Little History (feat. Dr. Natalia Molina)

October 07, 2022 15:10 - 1 hour - 84.6 MB

This week we're all over the map but also right at home as Dr. Natalia Molina schools us on the historical and everyday impact of immigrants and the all-around importance of big H history and little h history. From community touchstones to your textbooks, the immigrant story is our story. Our Guest Natalia Molina Natalia's latest book: A Place at the Nayarit... LA Residential Security Map Franciscan Pattern Plates "Born & Razed" - NPR/KCRW Juan Romero & Robert F. Kennedy (CW) Lupe Ont...

085 - Worth the Wimple

September 27, 2022 14:11 - 1 hour - 58.1 MB

The women in today's episode saw a need and crafted their own solutions to fill it. First we've got the 10th century canoness Hrotsvitha bringing theatre back to the western world with "clean" new plays, and then we've got Myers and Briggs themselves -- Isabel Briggs Myers and Katharine Cook Briggs -- offering a more nuanced, introspective look into our psyches. Sources: ThoughtCo, Wiki, PBS and others Complete citations on our website. SOCIALS: Follow Shared History at @SharedPod on Twit...

084 - Peanut Butter Jelly Time (feat. Brian King)

September 20, 2022 08:12 - 1 hour - 91.9 MB

Lard almighty, this week we're joined by King of Kings, Brian King, for a most delectable and distractable episode for you. Make yourself a snack and get lost in the nostalgia as we explore the history of the greatest treat there ever was: The Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich. And once you've unstuck the bread from the roof of your mouth, feel free to come at us for our controversial opinions. Our lovely guest, Brian King Marcellus Gilmore Edson's peanut butter patent George Washington Carv...

083 - The Great Emu-Potomus

September 13, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 86.7 MB

If you're wondering where to find fantastic beasts, may we suggest The Great Emu War of 1932 and The Hippo Bill of 1910. Cass and Nat both coincidentally bring tales from the animal kingdom this week showcasing the failure of the Australian army to defeat the pesky Emus and the failure of American congress to pass a bill that would've filled our nation's bayous with hippos. These are real things. We hope you learn something. Sources: Wired, The Atavist, YouTube and others Complete citation...

082 - Cali, Rage and Comma Drama (feat. Hashtag History)

September 06, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB

We don't know how it took us 6 seasons but we're joined by our unofficial podcast twins, the Hashtag History podcast!!! Leah and Rachel join the fray today to discuss eugenics and the forced sterilization of thousands of Latinas in California throughout the 20th century. There is also a fair amount of Natalie bullying. Hashtag History covered this story in their own episode 89, check it out. Our amazing guests, Rachel & Leah Sample of a sterilization form for a 15 y.o in CA Flyer for anti...

082: Cali, Rage and Comma Drama

September 06, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 72.5 MB

We don't know how it took us 6 seasons but we're joined by our unofficial podcast twins, the Hashtag History podcast!!! Leah and Rachel join the fray today to discuss eugenics and the forced sterilization of thousands of Latinas in California throughout the 20th century. There is also a fair amount of Natalie bullying. Hashtag History covered this story in their own episode 89, check it out. More on Rachel, Leah and Hashtag History: Rachel is a fun-loving, kind-hearted gal who loves coffee ...

082: Cali, Rage and Comma Drama (feat. Hashtag History)

September 06, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 72.5 MB

We don't know how it took us 6 seasons but we're joined by our unofficial podcast twins, the Hashtag History podcast!!! Leah and Rachel join the fray today to discuss eugenics and the forced sterilization of thousands of Latinas in California throughout the 20th century. There is also a fair amount of Natalie bullying. Hashtag History covered this story in their own episode 89, check it out. Our amazing guests, Rachel & Leah Sample of a sterilization form for a 15 y.o in CA Flyer for anti...

081 - Back and Bitter Than Ever

August 30, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 92.5 MB

The title says it all. Nat and Cass are kicking off Season 6 with a lot of heavy sighs and rolled eyes as we explore the history of Abortion rights and Gay rights in America. In Defense of Witches (Nat’s book rec) Zach Wahls Speaks About Family (Iowa Gay Marriage Hearings) Henry Gerber The Society for Human Rights Cert. Henry Gerber House Landmark Placard Daughters of Bilitis San Fran Chapter The door height markers Nat mentions Sources: Wiki, NatGeo, In Defense of Witches, AmericanP...

080 - Greetings from The Pleasure Garden (feat. Rob Grabowski)

February 22, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 110 MB

Step right up and try your luck in our grand season finale about the history of amusement parks! We're joined by Chicago comedian Rob Grabowski as we jump all the lines, eat all the sweets, get handsy in the dark rides and take a stroll through the pleasure gardens. Bartholomew Fair illustrated (1808) Advertisement for a puppet show at Bartholomew Fair Bakken park (Denmark) then 1 & 2 Bakken entrance now Pleasure Garden: Vauxhall Gardens in the Regency Era Vauxhall Gardens in 1809 Vie...

079 - The Great Big Bummer Show

February 15, 2022 21:40 - 1 hour - 126 MB

We aren't gonna sugar coat it: this episode is about a genocide. Nat teaches us about Stalin's secret genocide of the Ukrainian people: Holodomor. But don't worry, Cass lightens the mood with a lovely mini-history of accents in America and this is an Erik Singer fancast now. SOURCES: Holodomor: Britannica, holodomor.ca, vlogbrothers, foundation for economic education, ukrainer in english on youtube, TRT world  More detailed sources on our website. SOCIALS: Follow Shared History at @Share...

078 - The Lost Promise of Higher Ed (feat. Dr. Ellen Schrecker)

February 08, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 94.1 MB

Is this a podcast potluck because our guest Dr. Ellen Schrecker brought us a buffet of tasty historical treats this week. Join us as we discuss her explore how America's unjust involvement in Vietnam and the Black Power and Civil Rights Movement forever changed the landscape and trajectory of the American higher education system. Then learn even more in her recent book: The Lost Promise: American Univiersities in the 1960s. Lewis Powell Memo Vietnam War Teach Ins at University of Michigan ...

077 - Take a Nap, Plant a Tree

February 01, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 85.5 MB

Everything you've ever been told about sleep is wrong. Take it from Cass, she's now a sleep history expert* teaching us all about biphasic and polyphasic sleep and how, of course, capitalism has ruined the party again. Then, Nat introduces us to Nobel Laureate Wangari Maathai who made an economical and ecological impact one tree at a time. (*no she isn't) Monophasic, Biphasic & Polyphasic Sleep Schedules Depiction of communal sleeping in middle ages More medieval communal sleeping Wangar...

076 - Everybody Loves Satan (feat. Jason Deuchler aka DJ Intel)

January 25, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MB

The devil didn’t make us invite DJ and filmmaker Jason Deuchler (aka DJ Intel) on the podcast this week, but after this overview of the Satanic Panic and glowing endorsement of the modern church of Satanism’s good work…he won’t be disappointed. But no one made Cass tell us about the WWII pet cull and we will all be disappointed. The Satan Seller by Mike Warnke Mike Warnke himself The discredited 'Michelle Remembers' Dee Snider at PMRC hearing Anton Szandor LaVey and Jayne Mansfield The...

075 - Thank You For Being a Friend

January 18, 2022 13:28 - 1 hour - 105 MB

In honor of her would-be 100th birthday, we're celebrating the life and legacy of the incomparable Betty White. This woman not only lived through a lot of history, she made her fair share as well. Betty on Life with Elizabeth Running the GD show On Password With Allen Ludden on their wedding day As Sue Anne Nevins on Mary Tyler Moore Collecting Emmys with MTM crew Golden Girls Collecting Emmys with GG crew Betty at 1986 Emmys Betty on SNL Forest Ranger Betty (2010) SOURCES: Ment...

074 - The Supremely Stodgy Court (feat. Beyond Reproach)

January 11, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 137 MB

History podcast team-up time! We're joined by the brilliant hosts of Beyond Reproach: Stephanie Domingo and Tux Loerzel! They're here to tell us the not-so-uplifting and frustratingly still relevant story of Buck v. Bell and the history of eugenics and forced sterilization in the United States. Buck v. Bell Historical Marker Carrie & Emma Buck Eugenics Tree Tux's discovery: ShopGoodwill.com More about Beyond Reproach Beyond Reproach is a comedic history podcast about scandals and scand...

073 - Good Streets & Great Eats

January 04, 2022 09:00 - 56 minutes - 77.1 MB

Come with us on a historical stroll down Tokaido Road in Japan and then, once you've worked up an appetite, you can munch on the tasty history of Chinese food in America. The five ancient highways in Japan The 53 Stations of the Tokaido map Tokaido Board Game The Shank's Mare (novel about a journey along the Tokaido) One print from The 53 Stations of the Tokaido by Hiroshige Fifty Three Pairings Across the Tokaido Road (woodblock series) Location of Taishan within Guandong David Chan...

072 - Norse Middle Child Energy (feat. Thor Knai)

December 14, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 109 MB

Who better to tell the tale of the Leif Eriksson saga than the Norse Adventurer himself? Or at least an actor who played him: Thor Knai. Set sail with us on an exploration of Leif the Lucky and his whole family: most notably his sister Freydis and his old man Erik the Red.   Thor at Leif in Legends of Tomorrow Leif & Freydis in Legends Leif Eriksson statue in Reykjavik Leif Eriksson Discovers America by Hans Dahl L'Anse Aux Meadows historical site - Newfoundland Smithsonian article ab...

071 - Is It Too Late Now To Say Sorry?

December 07, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 82.8 MB

Whether you've sacked and plundered ancient artifacts or turned on your country, just take responsibility for your own actions! That's our take away from today's episode exploring the civilization and Bronzes of Benin and WWII triple agent Mathilde Carre aka Victoire aka La Chatte. Statue of Asoro, general who couldn't look over his shoulder when on the battlefield Benin Bronze at The University of Aberdeen Benin Bronze at Museum in Hamburg Mathilde Carre on trial Mathilde Carre with he...

070 - Hollywood Days of the Female Gaze (feat. Claire Duffy)

November 30, 2021 16:50 - 1 hour - 111 MB

Movies are a man's industry, except when you consider that Hollywood was essentially built by women. Author, screenwriter and Hollywood history super-nerd, Claire S. Duffy joins to chat about the women who made the movies, and then men and code that wrote them out of the final edit of history. From Mary Pickford and Dorothy Azner to Greta Gabo and our dear friend Frances Marion, these are the women who built Hollywood. RDJ as Chaplin Mary Pickford on camera Mary Pickford & Douglas Fairban...

069 - Long, Hard History

November 23, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MB

Let us slip into something a little more...history. From impotence trials and cheating on virginity tests, to a history of self-satisfying sex toys, today we're tempting and teasing you with some sexy history. I mean, come on, it's episode 69. Depiction of impotence trial The Life and Adventures of Miss Fanny Hill Still from 'Hysteria' film In The Next Room or The Vibrator Play by Sarah Ruhl ~6000 year old bronze dildo Ancient Greek bread dildo Steam-powered 'manipulator' (1869...nice...

068 - Stayin' Alive (feat. Jamie Jirak)

November 16, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 97.7 MB

He sings, he dances, he stands among legends. His talent and charisma knows no bounds. He is a hero to us all, or at least to this week's guest Jamie Jirak. His name is John Joseph Travolta and this is his history. The Stayin' Alive poster staring us down all session Jamie showing JT her tattoo Jamie & JT Jamie on the news when JT was in NYC More on Jamie: The self-proclaimed Darcy Lewis of Comicbook.com, Jamie Jirak is a staff writer, comedian, podcaster and professional binge-watcher....

067 - We're All On This Pizza Puff Together

November 09, 2021 13:30 - 1 hour - 58 MB

We're exploring the world of exploring the world - it's geography week! Join us on a geogrpahy journey from A to Z, or, rather, Z to Z. First, it's New-to-You super continent, Zealandia. Then, we meet "Zonia" Baber, teacher, activist, spitfire geographer (yes, that's a thing). Lost continent of Zealandia Map with addtl facts Tectonic Map of Zealandia Ball's Pyramid, one place where Zealandia is above water 'Zonia Baber Zonia Baber in the Field Zonia's patented desk SOURCES: Zealandi...

066 - History is for the Making (feat. Felicia Singh)

November 01, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MB

Democratic NYC Council candidate Felicia Singh joins to remind us all to keep going and to teach us a bit about the history of indentured servitude, particularly in Guyana. And while we're in Guyana, we learn about the country's "Father of the Trade Union Movement," Hubert Nathaniel Critchlow. Guyana on Map Kaieteur Falls Hubert Nathaniel Critchlow Critchlow Monument More on Felicia: Felicia Singh is a teacher, the proud daughter of working-class immigrants and workers’ rights advocate....

065 - Scared History 3: The Spoopening

October 26, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes - 75 MB

With great power comes great spookability, or at least that's the excuse we're making for this week's SCARED HISTORY episode feat. Emperor Domitian's psychologically abusive Black Banquet and the Nigerian boarding school legend of Madame Koi Koi. We're so excited to be back y'all. Atlas Obscura Tour of Kcymaerxthaere Our friends Under The Kilt are on their own feed now - find links here. SOURCES:  Domitian Story: The Smart Set, NPR, Roman Army Talk.com, https://daily.jstor.org/a-roman-fe...

UTK 10 - Surf 'n' Highland Turf (feat. Adam Robertson)

September 23, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 139 MB

They say there can only be one Highlander, but that's not true. The Scottish Highlands are a land rich with history, culture and community -- all of which was almost lost when it was systematically stripped away (and they were stripped away from their land) during the Highland Clearances. Actor, producer, entrepreneur and all-around amazing storyteller, Adam Robertson, joins us this week to weave a tale as rich as the lives the highlanders led before the clearances...and surfing...we also ta...

UTK 09 - A Kick Up Yer Heavy Seat (feat. Cameron Jack)

September 16, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 126 MB

Grab your boots and kit, we're hitting the pitch and talking football with actor Cameron Jack. Oh, and just like that ball, we're bouncing all over the place in this one because Scotland loves the game but does the game always love all of Scotland? Join us for a little bit of history, a little bit of talking shop and a lotta bit of talking about Adam's best asset. More on Cameron: You may recognize Cameron from a whole host of things where he often plays a baddie and/or a thug. Credits inc...

UTK 08 - Burn Bright, Burn Fast (feat. Dr. Moira Hansen)

September 09, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 134 MB

You can't talk about Scotland's history without talking about poet, icon and lover of dames and drink: Robert Burns. And if you're gonna talk about good ol' Rabbie, you should probably consult an expert. We're so lucky to have Dr. Moira Hansen from the Centre for Robert Burns Studies at the University of Glasgow to share some lesser known tales of The National Bard, his family, his collaborators, and the myths we've spun about him. Robert Burns, painted by Alexander Nasmyth Frances Dunlop ...

UTK 07 - Babies at the Barricade (feat. Stephen McCole & Emma Noble)

September 02, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 122 MB

Grab your prams and practice your Les Mis because this week we're building a barricade--except instead of Marius we're talking about Mary Barbour and the Glasgow rent strikes of 1915. Join Adam, Nat and this week's lovely (and in love) guests actor, Stephen McCole and writer/teacher, Emma Noble. Mary Barbour Mary Barbour Statue Photo of strikers 1 Photo of strikers 2 Rent strike in the paper Watch/Listen to Alistair Hulett play “Mrs Barbour’s Army” More on Stephen & Emma: Follow Step...

UTK 06 - Ghost Gals, Assemble! (feat. Nicola Roy)

August 26, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 129 MB

Welcome to the Ghost Gals podcast, we’re rebranding  and Adam is fired. Okay fine, he isn't fired, but Nat and guest Nicola Roy are dragging his skeptical bum back into the spectral realm as we explore a few famous ghosts of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle (day) Edinburgh Castle (night) The One o’clock Gun Greyfriars Churchyard Gates Greyfriars Kirk Cemetery George Mackenzie’s Tomb Greyfriars Bobby Burke & Hare Jasper & Horace from 101 Dalmatians The Royal Lyceum Theatre Nicola in The...

UTK 05 - Militia May I? (feat Paul Tinto)

August 19, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 119 MB

They can take our lives, but they can’t take…wait, know what? They can’t take our lives. We’re standing up to ‘The Man’ this week and we’re fighting alongside Jackie Crookstone and the whole lot of angry folks from Tranent. Actor and writer Paul Tinto brings us the little-known story of Jackie (aka Joan), the riots against the 1797 Militia Act, and the subsequent Massacre of Tranent. EDIT: We mispronounced Tranent throughout this episode. Apologies!   Jackie Crookston depicted in memorial ...

UTK 04 - Love For Labourers Lost (feat. Brian McCardie)

August 12, 2021 06:00 - 51 minutes - 71.3 MB

We’re starting to think that the Scots did everything first. At least, that’s how it feels when the ever-fascinating actor/writer Brian McCardie joins to teach us a little bit about New Lanark, a ‘Company Town’ and proto-socialist utopia that was a century ahead of its time. The town may be in the “middle of nowhere” but it was also at the center of early labor reform and innovation. More on Brian: Brian McCardie is a Scottish actor and writer best known for...well...a lot of different thi...

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