This Fucking Guy
23 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsTwo best friends talk about the most ridiculous and absurd people throughout history.
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23. A Sexy Gas Station & Impaled Bodies with 2 Special Guests!
September 23, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBMeet your favorite historical shitshow of a podcast with hosts Caitlin Corsetti and Carmen Harbour! It's our ONE YEAR PODIVERSARY! Can you believe it? We sure can't, given how inconsistent we are. But we did it! To celebrate, we have two of our besties on the line: fake producer Alex and friend of the pod Judd! This week, Carmen tells us about Scotty Bowers, who fucked everyone in Hollywood and ran a sexy gas station. And Caitlin traumatizes us with the story of Vlad the Impaler, the Roma...
22. A Pleasant Badass & A Top Hat-Wearing Icon
September 21, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBIt's your favorite historical shitshow of a podcast with hosts Caitlin Corsetti and Carmen Harbour! It's a long pandemic, y'all. When will we be back again? Who knows! This week, Caitlin shares the tale of Mary Ellen Pleasant, a badass black woman, entrepreneur, and abolitionist known as the "Harriet Tubman of California." And Carmen tells us all about the iconic Gladys Bentley, aka Barbara "Bobbie" Minton, an openly gay blues singer and entertainer during the Harlem Renaissance who basica...
21. Activist Queen Marsha P. Johnson & Space Genius Mary W. Jackson
June 26, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBWelcome to your fave historical comedy pod with Caitlin Corsetti and Carmen Harbour! After a brief quarantine, anxiety, life-induced hiatus, we are BACK. And we'd like to say that Black Lives Matter, Happy Pride, and if you're racist, you can kindly fuck off. This week we're highlighting two incredible Black women in history. Carmen tells us about the fabulous Queen Marsha P. Johnson, an amazing transgender drag queen and activist who was involved in the Stonewall Uprising and essentially...
20. The OG Lord Voldemort & A Mom Pirate
April 14, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBMeet your new favorite historical shitshow of a podcast with hosts Caitlin Corsetti and Carmen Harbour! How's your quarantine? We hope you're staying well and sane during these times. This week, Caitlin does a deep dive on Tycho Brahee, an old-timey astronomer with no nose and a drunken moose. Carmen talks about the badass Jeanne de Clisson, a noblewoman-turned-pirate who bought her own fleet to avenge her husband's death. **** Support the show on PATREON! You'll get exclusive stuff an...
19. A Mad Rocket Scientist & A Weirdo Who Tried to Make Human-Ape Soldiers
April 01, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBMeet your new favorite historical shitshow of a podcast with hosts Caitlin Corsetti and Carmen Harbour! Welcome back to Quarantine Times! We're here for you from afar. Please STAY THE FUCK HOME. This week, Carmen tells us the insane tale of Jack Parsons, a psycho who literally invented rocket science. And Caitlin shares the disturbing science of Ilya Ivanov, who tried to make human-ape hybrid super soldiers. **** Support the show on PATREON! You'll get exclusive stuff and help us make ...
18. The Blood Countess & The West African Princess Who Became the Queen's BFF
March 18, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBMeet your new favorite historical shitshow of a podcast with hosts Caitlin Corsetti and Carmen Harbour! Are you social distancing? We sure are! We hope we can bring you some laughs during this nightmarish times. This week, Caitlin tells the scandalous story of Elizabeth Báthory, The Blood Countess of Hungary who allegedly bathed in the blood of her victims. And Carmen shares the heartwarming tale of Sara Forbes Bonetta Davies, a West African Egbado princess who was rescued after being capt...
17. A Pyromaniac Arson Investigator & The Inventor of America's First Male Sex Symbol
March 17, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBMeet your new favorite historical shitshow of a podcast with hosts Caitlin Corsetti and Carmen Harbour! This week, Caitlin tells the insane story of John Leonard Orr, the Pillow Pyromaniac who was an arson investigator and arsonist in the 1980s. And Carmen gets artsy with J.C. Leyendecker, who was one of the first American illustrators and basically invented magazines as we know them. **** Support the show on PATREON! You'll get exclusive stuff and help us make the show happen! Follow ...
16. An Iodine Dick & A Pit of Vipers
March 03, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBMeet your favorite historical comedy podcast with hosts Caitlin Corsetti and Carmen Harbour! We took a brief hiatus because... life. But this is your reminder that this podcast is free! Today, Carmen ruins Charlie Chaplin for everyone. And Caitlin tells you the harrowing tale of Ivar the Boneless, a really mean Viking. **** Support the show on PATREON! You'll get exclusive stuff and help us make the show happen! Follow Us: Instagram Facebook Twitter Have a story request or tale to ...
15. Lord Motherfucking Byron & The REAL Star of Cabaret
January 30, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBIt's your favorite historical shitshow of a podcast with hosts Caitlin Corsetti and Carmen Harbour! Welcome to EPISODE 15 #fuckers! Head to our INSTAGRAM for an amazing giveaway. And listen to this crazy-ass episode where Caitlin tells you all about the absolute nonsense of Lord Byron, sexual deviant and poet extraordinaire. And Carmen shocks us with the tale of the REAL-LIFE Sally Bowles of Cabaret, Jean Ross, who was a total badass, an actress, and an activist — talk about a triple threat...
14. The OTHER Amelia Earhart & A Cult Leader With a Magic Box
January 18, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBMeet your new favorite historical shitshow of a podcast with hosts Caitlin Corsetti and Carmen Harbour! We’re reaching new heights as Carmen tells the (mostly) unknown story of Amy Johnson, a lady pilot who was the first woman to fly solo from London to Australia. WTF. Then, Caitlin delightfully shares the bonkers story of Joanna Southcott, a self-proclaimed prophetess who started her own cult in the 1800s and got hundreds of thousands of people to believe in a magic box. **** Support t...
13. The World's Most Famous Harlot & A Dude Who Dined With Dogs
January 08, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBMeet your new favorite historical shitshow of a podcast with hosts Caitlin Corsetti and Carmen Harbour! Congrats, you survived a week of 2020! Today, Carmen gets sexy and tells us about Charlotte Hayes, the real badass sex worker who was the inspiration for the character Charlotte Wells on Harlots. Then, Caitlin shares the fun, non-murderous story of Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater, who built a bunch of canals in England but who is most importantly known for throwing dinner partie...
12. The Guy Who F****ed a Dolphin & The Worst Father Christmas Ever
January 01, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBMeet your new favorite historical shitshow of a podcast with hosts Caitlin Corsetti and Carmen Harbour! In the spirit of the holidays, here is our gift to you. Caitlin shares the disgusting tale of Malcolm Brenner, who famously "had a relationship" (his words, not ours) with a dolphin named Dolly. And Carmen ruins Christmas by telling us all about how horrible Charles Dickens was! **** Support the show on PATREON! You'll get exclusive stuff and help us make the show happen! Follow Us: ...
11. A Woman Who Preserved a Culture & A Lord Who Faked His Own Death for Fun
December 24, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBMeet your new favorite historical shitshow of a podcast with hosts Caitlin Corsetti and Carmen Harbour! Today, Carmen takes us on an adventure to the Kalash region of Pakistan, telling us all about the amazing Maureen Lines, aka Bibi Dow of Kalash, who was a badass bitch that helped preserve this incredible culture. And Caitlin's back with another dumb-dumb, Lord Timothy Dexter, who was so obsessed with status that he faked his own death just to see how many people would come to his funera...
10. The Man with Too Many Secret Societies & A Fake Heiress Who's Now in Prison
December 06, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBIt's your favorite historical shitshow of a podcast with hosts Caitlin Corsetti and Carmen Harbour! We’re back with the episode we recorded pre-Thanksgiving and never released! Today, Carmen goes dark with the secret society-loving Sir Francis Dashwood, who loved gettin’ into weird shit. And Caitlin dives into the scamming world of the recently convicted Anna Delvey, a fake heiress. **** Support the show on PATREON! You'll get exclusive stuff and help us make the show happen! Follow Us...
9. An Incredible Tunnel-Building Introvert & An Olympian/War Hero/POW/All-Around Badass
November 15, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBMeet your new favorite historical shitshow of a podcast with hosts Caitlin Corsetti and Carmen Harbour! This week, Caitlin tells Carmen all about her favorite introvert, William John Cavendish-Scott-Bentinck, the 5th Duke of Portland and the Prince of Silence who built a shitton of tunnels to avoid people. And Carmen talks about the amazing Louis Zamperini, who was a casual Olympic runner and a World War II hero who survived at sea for WEEKS and also survived as a prisoner of war. **** ...
8. A Dancing Man Dripping in Jewels & A Really Bad Cannibalistic Spy
November 06, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBMeet your new favorite historical shitshow of a podcast with hosts Caitlin Corsetti and Carmen Harbour! Carmen and Caitlin are coming at you TOGETHER for the first time in This Fucking Guy’s history! After a weekend of snugs and hugs, Carmen tells Caitlin all about the absolutely fabulous Henry Cyril Paget, the 5th Marquess of Anglesey. And Caitlin traumatizes Carmen again with her tale of Tarrare, the World’s Hungriest Man and worst spy ever. **** Support the show on PATREON! You'll get...
7. George Pearce the Emu War Instigator & the OG Babe Gary Cooper
October 30, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBMeet your new favorite historical shitshow of a podcast with hosts Caitlin Corsetti and Carmen Harbour! This week, Caitlin doesn’t traumatize Carmen. Instead, she tells the tale of George Pearce who started The Great Emu War of 1932. And Carmen gets hot and bothered over #historicalhottie Gary Cooper. **** If you or someone you know feels hopeless or like they have no reason to live, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for help and support. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline offers free, c...
6. Lady Hester Stanhope Queen of the Desert & the Corpse-Obsessed Carl Tanzler
October 24, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBMeet your new favorite historical shitshow of a podcast with hosts Caitlin Corsetti and Carmen Harbour! It's sPoOpY season and Carmen is sharing the story of an unknown Queen, Lady Hester Stanhope who was a badass bitch exploring the Middle East in the 1700s. And Caitlin traumatizes Carmen with the tale of Carl Tanzler who was so obsessed with a woman that he stole her corpse. *P.S. Episode 5 got messed up and it's officially a LOST EPISODE that will air exclusively on Patreon! Support th...
6. Lady Hester Stanhope Queen of the Desert & the Corpse-Obsessed Carl Tanzler
October 24, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBMeet your new favorite historical shitshow of a podcast with hosts Caitlin Corsetti and Carmen Harbour! It's sPoOpY season and Carmen is sharing the story of an unknown Queen, Lady Hester Stanhope who was a badass bitch exploring the Middle East in the 1700s. And Caitlin traumatizes Carmen with the tale of Carl Tanzler who was so obsessed with a woman that he stole her corpse. *P.S. Episode 5 got messed up and it's officially a LOST EPISODE that will air exclusively on Patreon! Support th...
4. WiFi Queen Hedy Lamarr & Princess Caraboo
October 16, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBMeet your new favorite historical shitshow of a podcast with hosts Caitlin Corsetti and Carmen Harbour! These f****ing ladies! It's Ladies Wednesday. This week, Carmen tells you about the badass bitch Hedy Lamarr who literally invented WiFi. And Caitlin shares the twisty tale of one of her favorite scammers, Princess Caraboo. Support the show on PATREON! You'll get exclusive stuff and help us make the show happen! Follow Us: Instagram Facebook Twitter Have a story request or tale to tell...
3. King Edward VII & Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
October 09, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBMeet your new favorite historical shitshow of a podcast with hosts Caitlin Corsetti and Carmen Harbour! This week is sExY! Caitlin shares the wild sexcapades of King Edward VII, including the origin of the loveseat. And Carmen tells you all about the magnificent, colorful life of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, who was apparently packin'. Follow Us: Instagram Facebook Twitter Have a story request or tale to tell? Email us at [email protected] Intro Music from: Caitlin’s Dad and Bac...
2. Sergeant Stubby & Mike the Durable
October 02, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBMeet your new favorite historical shitshow of a podcast with hosts Caitlin Corsetti and Carmen Harbour! This week Carmen makes Caitlin cry by sharing the tale of Sergeant Stubby, the most decorated dog in military history and total angel. And Caitlin tells you all about Mike the Durable who was a big ole drunk and survived 30+ murder attempts. Follow Us: Instagram Facebook Twitter Have a story request or tale to tell? Email us at [email protected] Intro Music from: Caitlin’s Da...
1. Mango, King of Pickles & Lawrence of Arabia
September 24, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBMeet your new favorite historical shitshow of a podcast with hosts Caitlin Corsetti and Carmen Harbour! This week Caitlin talks about John Mytton—the batshit wild Mango, the King of Pickles—and Carmen gives us the deets on the insane life of the actual Lawrence of Arabia, T.E. Lawrence. Follow Us: Instagram Facebook Twitter Have a story request or tale to tell? Email us at [email protected] Intro Music from: Caitlin’s Dad and Back to Work Again by TeknoAXE | http://teknoaxe.co...