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Terrible Today - Galveston, TX & Royal Rumors

Horrible History - May 24, 2022 05:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 72 ratings
This week on Terrible Today Emily heads back to Galveston, Texas and Rachel tells four crazy rumors about royals from past and present.  Reasons to Listen:  Historic misogyny Meddling Karens Royal Macabre Theories Twerking without Masks Ignorant Bitches doing their Best Australian Accent ...

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Episode 75 - Galveston, TX & St. Petersburg, Russia (Suck on that, Baby!)

Horrible History - May 19, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 72 ratings
Trigger Warning: child abuse and neglect, animal abuse, pregnancy loss, loss of a child This week on Horrible History Emily heads to Galveston, Texas to tell us the story of the 1900 Hurricane - one of the deadliest natural disasters in history. Then, Rachel brings home a big one - the story of...

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75 - Galveston, TX & St. Petersburg, Russia (Suck on that, Baby!)

Horrible History - May 19, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 72 ratings
Trigger Warning: child abuse and neglect, animal abuse, pregnancy loss, loss of a child This week on Horrible History Emily heads to Galveston, Texas to tell us the story of the 1900 Hurricane - one of the deadliest natural disasters in history. Then, Rachel brings home a big one - the story of...

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Terrible Today - The Craziest Articles on the Internet

Horrible History - May 17, 2022 05:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 72 ratings
This week on Terrible Today, we follow up the Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard episode with a special episode featuring the six craziest articles we could find on the internet.  Reasons to Listen:  Babies literally entering to Enter Sandman Doll heads from your nightmares Ryan Reynold's shenanigan...

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Terrible Today Mega Episode - Depp v. Heard (Who Pooped the Bed!?)

Horrible History - May 12, 2022 05:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 72 ratings
A very special, giant episode of Terrible Today. By special request, Rachel and Emily share a breakdown of the Amber Heard v. Johnny Depp relationship and defamation trial.  Trigger Warning: sexual abuse, domestic violence Reasons to Listen:  A detailed timeline of the Heard Depp relationship...

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Terrible Today - Germany & Salt Lake City, UT

Horrible History - May 10, 2022 05:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 72 ratings
This week on Terrible Today, Rachel heads back to Germany and Emily goes to Salt Lake City, UT. Here are some reasons to listen:  Horrifying nipples Somebody smurfed up Goat Man and his alleged front-tail The economy impacts wild boars, too A prize at the bottom of a tampon box! Spoilers, i...

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Episode 74 - Lubeck, Germany & Salt Lake City, UT (A Convenient and Unprovable Answer)

Horrible History - May 05, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 72 ratings
This week on Horrible History Rachel heads to Lubeck, Germany to tell us the tale of Germany's Revenge Mother, Marianne Bachmeier. Then, Emily goes to Salt Lake City, UT to talk about three devious men - a pervy governor, a criminal and a grave robber.  Hopefully, you're horrified.  Sources:  ...

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74 - Lubeck, Germany & Salt Lake City, UT (A Convenient and Unprovable Answer)

Horrible History - May 05, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 72 ratings
This week on Horrible History Rachel heads to Lubeck, Germany to tell us the tale of Germany's Revenge Mother, Marianne Bachmeier. Then, Emily goes to Salt Lake City, UT to talk about three devious men - a pervy governor, a criminal and a grave robber.  Hopefully, you're horrified.  Sources:  ...

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Terrible Today - Oregon & Ohio

Horrible History - May 03, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 72 ratings
This week on Terrible Today, Emily heads back to Ohio and Rachel goes to Oregon. Here are some reasons to listen:  Breaking, Entering & Cleaning Steve the Rooster A Reminder that Pigs will Eat Anything  Vigilantes Need Tacos, Too The Sexiest First Name A Man Who REALLY Hates Portland  Sup...

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Episode 73 - Salem, OR & Hamilton, OH (We Don't Talk about Brudos)

Horrible History - April 28, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 72 ratings
This week, for Episode 73, Rachel heads to Salem, Oregon to talk about the one and only Jerry Brudos. Then, Emily tells the terrible story of the Easter Massacre of the Ruppert family in Hamilton, Ohio in 1975.  Hopefully, you're horrified! Sources:  Murderpedia American Hauntings Ink  All...

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73 - Salem, OR & Hamilton, OH (We Don't Talk about Brudos)

Horrible History - April 28, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 72 ratings
This week, for Episode 73, Rachel heads to Salem, Oregon to talk about the one and only Jerry Brudos. Then, Emily tells the terrible story of the Easter Massacre of the Ruppert family in Hamilton, Ohio in 1975.  Hopefully, you're horrified! Sources:  Murderpedia American Hauntings Ink  All...

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Terrible Today - Denver, CO & Illinois

Horrible History - April 26, 2022 05:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 72 ratings
This week Emily heads back to Illinois and Rachel shares stories from Denver, Colorado.  Reasons to Listen: An accidental jailing The freshest human heads Pants-whiskey Notice: Stop. Pooping. In. Halls. Free shoes Denver's weird laws Sources:  Huffington Post Huffington Post Huffingto...

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72 - Denver, CO & Mattoon, Illinois (We're Not Mad, We're Just Disappointed)

Horrible History - April 21, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 72 ratings
This week, for Episode 72, Rachel stays close to home and visits Denver, CO to talk about the maybe haunted, definitely horrible Cheesman Park. This park used to be a cemetery and now is a park, but ... how many bodies were left unmoved?? Then, Emily heads to Mattoon, Illinois (near Springfield)...

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Episode 72 - Denver, CO & Mattoon, Illinois (We're Not Mad, We're Just Disappointed)

Horrible History - April 21, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 72 ratings
This week, for Episode 72, Rachel stays close to home and visits Denver, CO to talk about the maybe haunted, definitely horrible Cheesman Park. This park used to be a cemetery and now is a park, but ... how many bodies were left unmoved?? Then, Emily heads to Mattoon, Illinois (near Springfield)...

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Terrible Today - Nebraska and England

Horrible History - April 19, 2022 05:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 72 ratings
This week on Terrible Today, Emily and Rachel head to Nebraska and England, respectively.  Here are some lovely reasons to listen:  A complaint about thespians A wannabe Will Ferrell The Evel Knievel of Pepperoni A criminal just needs to focus on himself A biscuit faux pas There aren't an...

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71 - Exeter, England & Seward, NE (Foiled Again!)

Horrible History - April 14, 2022 10:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 72 ratings
First, Rachel heads to Exeter, England to talk about John Lee: The Man They Could Not Hang. Then, Emily shares the story of Warren Clough, the first person convicted of murder in Seward, Nebraska. Hopefully, you're horrified! Sources:  Exploding Bakery Ram Museum Exeter Cathedral  Solo Soph...

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Episode 71 - Exeter, England & Seward, NE (Foiled Again!)

Horrible History - April 14, 2022 10:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 72 ratings
First, Rachel heads to Exeter, England to talk about John Lee: The Man They Could Not Hang. Then, Emily shares the story of Warren Clough, the first person convicted of murder in Seward, Nebraska. Hopefully, you're horrified! Sources:  Exploding Bakery Ram Museum Exeter Cathedral  Solo Soph...

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Terrible Today - Egypt & Pittsburg, PA

Horrible History - April 12, 2022 05:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 72 ratings
This week, Rachel heads to Pittsburg and Emily goes to Egypt.  Reasons to Listen:  An ungrateful smoking chimpanzee Criminal napping  An uneventful sarcophagus opening Stupid criminals committing arson  Sexy cupcakes are always funny Fisticuffs over a burger Sources:  Economist Philly ...

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70 - Cairo, Egypt & Pittsburg, PA (The OG Participation Trophy)

Horrible History - April 07, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 72 ratings
This week Emily takes us to the exotic Cairo, Egypt to share the story of King Tutankhamun - his life, death, and the curse that allegedly haunts his tomb. Then, Rachel heads to Pittsburg to talk about Ebenezer McBurney Byers, whose untimely death was the result of multiple cancers inflicted tha...

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70 - Cairo, Egypt & Pittsburg, PA (The OG Participation Trophy)

Horrible History - April 07, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 72 ratings
This week Emily takes us to the exotic Cairo, Egypt to share the story of King Tutankhamun - his life, death, and the curse that allegedly haunts his tomb. Then, Rachel heads to Pittsburg to talk about Ebenezer McBurney Byers, whose untimely death was the result of multiple cancers inflicted tha...

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Episode 70 - Cairo, Egypt & Pittsburg, PA (The OG Participation Trophy)

Horrible History - April 07, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 72 ratings
This week Emily takes us to the exotic Cairo, Egypt to share the story of King Tutankhamun - his life, death, and the curse that allegedly haunts his tomb. Then, Rachel heads to Pittsburg to talk about Ebenezer McBurney Byers, whose untimely death was the result of multiple cancers inflicted tha...

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Terrible Today - Paris, France & San Francisco, CA

Horrible History - April 05, 2022 05:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 72 ratings
This week on Terrible Today, stories from Paris, France & San Francisco, CA. Reasons to Listen:  Poop patrol  Mispronounced French names So many snakes Overly-public urinals  Partying criminals  Naked dining  Sources:  Newser Huffpost Huffpost All That's Interesting NBC WFXR TV Su...

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Terrible Today - Paris, France & San Francisco, CA

Horrible History - April 05, 2022 05:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 72 ratings
This week on Terrible Today, stories from Paris, France & San Francisco, CA. Reasons to Listen:  Poop patrol  Mispronounced French names So many snakes Overly-public urinals  Partying criminals  Naked dining  Sources:  Newser Huffpost Huffpost All That's Interesting NBC WFXR TV Su...

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Episode 69 - Paris, France & San Francisco, CA (Suspend Your Disbelief, Bitch!)

Horrible History - March 31, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 72 ratings
This week Emily and Rachel go "Horrible Lite" and tell two tragic stories. First, Emily heads to Paris to tell the story of Sophie Blanchard, the first female to fly a hot air balloon solo and the first to die in an aviation accident. Then, Rachel tells us about murderess Emma LeDoux and the b...

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69 - Paris, France & San Francisco, CA (Suspend Your Disbelief, Bitch!)

Horrible History - March 31, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 72 ratings
This week Emily and Rachel go "Horrible Lite" and tell two tragic stories. First, Emily heads to Paris to tell the story of Sophie Blanchard, the first female to fly a hot air balloon solo and the first to die in an aviation accident. Then, Rachel tells us about murderess Emma LeDoux and the b...

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Terrible Today - Oakland, CA & Maine

Horrible History - March 29, 2022 05:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 72 ratings
This week on Terrible Today, stories from Oakland, CA and Bar Harbor, ME. Reasons to Listen:  A self-conscious squirrel Children are scarier than bears Don't get between a man and his burger King's Hawaiian sits on a throne of lies Stupid criminals in cars A man in a wall  Sources:  Eas...

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Episode 68 - Oakland, CA & Bar Harbor, ME (A Beef Jerky Catch 22)

Horrible History - March 24, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 72 ratings
Trigger Warnings: suicide  This week Rachel tells us the incredible story of the life and disappearance of Amelia Earhart! Then she shares a few theories as to what happened, as well! Next Emily tells the harrowing story of Deborah Kiley, a sailor that was lost at sea for 6 days with five frie...

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68 - Oakland, CA & Bar Harbor, ME (A Beef Jerky Catch 22)

Horrible History - March 24, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 72 ratings
Trigger Warnings: suicide  This week Rachel tells us the incredible story of the life and disappearance of Amelia Earhart! Then she shares a few theories as to what happened, as well! Next Emily tells the harrowing story of Deborah Kiley, a sailor that was lost at sea for 6 days with five frie...

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Terrible Today - Delaware & Ukraine

Horrible History - March 22, 2022 05:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 72 ratings
This week on Terrible Today, stories from Delaware and Ukraine. Reasons to Listen:  Delaware can't spell its own name Badass Ukrainian grandma There are consequences to robbing stores Badass Ukrainian sailors  An unidentified funky smell Russian men just thinking with their dicks   Sour...

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Episode 67 - New Castle, DE & Kyiv, Ukraine (Sauerkraut and Prejudice)

Horrible History - March 17, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 72 ratings
This week Rachel takes us to New Castle, Delaware to share the story of Steven Brian Pennell – The Route 40 Killer. Then, Emily shares the incredible story of Lyudmila Pavlichenko, the most incredible female sniper in WWII. Hopefully, you're horrified! Sources:  The Crazy Tourist  Jessops Ta...

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