As Told By ADHD

What does a war pigeon, a loyal penguin, a battlefield Yorkie, and a dolphin with a prosthetic tail have in common? They’re all real, and their stories sound almost unbelievable. In this episode, Karena and Jamie share the tales of famous animals who left lasting marks on human lives! From DimDim the penguin, who traveled across the ocean to reunite with the man who saved him, to an inspirational...

This week we meet the Count of St. Germain, who has no beginning and no end. He is rich, but the source is unknown. He is a genius and multi-talented, but his teachers and place of education is unknown. People believe he could be a vampire because he never ages... we think that this could be an extreme case of a 1700's Anna Delvey.

What would you do if you found out your surgeon had no medical training? This week, we’re diving into the absolutely unhinged timeline of Ferdinand Waldo Demara, better known as The Great Imposter, a man who lived dozens of lives without the credentials to back any of them up. From monasteries to the Army, the Navy, performing real surgeries with zero training, becoming a professor, landing in pri...

What do you do when a job that promises an incredible opportunity ends up slowly killing you? The Radium Girls were the victims of the very opportunity but they weren’t just victims... they were fighters. In this episode, Jamie commemorates the legacy of the Radium Girls of Orange, New Jersey. We discuss their suffering, how the United States Radium Corporation knowingly attempted to cover it up,...

What does it take to change history when the system is stacked against you? In this episode, we talk about the life and legacy of Frances Perkins, a woman who quietly but profoundly reshaped the American workforce. From witnessing the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire to becoming the first woman to serve in a U.S. presidential cabinet, Perkins pushed through sexism, resistance, and doubt to fight f...

This week on As Told By ADHD, Jamie and Karena share some extremely outrageous beauty trends of history. From Radioactive lipstick and secret beauty poisons to leaches and lye-infused hair treatments, enjoy hearing the details of what those before us were willing to do in the name of beauty. Find Us: As Told By ADHD Socials: TikTok: as.told.by.adhd Instagram: astoldbyadhd Spotify: As Told By ADHD...

In this episode of As Told by ADHD, Jamie and Karena dive into strange laws throughout history and around the world, sorting real rules from popular myths and exploring why they existed in the first place. From unusual public safety laws to cultural traditions tied to respect and social order, the conversation blends humor with historical context and unexpected detours. Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:13...

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! This week on As Told by ADHD we enter part three of women who changed the world! Karena brings us the story of Elizabeth Cochran, also known as Nellie Bly, who kickstarted investigative journalism.

This week, Jamie continues the unforgettable story of Wu Zetian, the only female emperor in Chinese history. She explores the palace drama that led to Wu becoming empress, how she ruled from behind the scenes during her husband’s reign, and how she eventually became emperor herself, changing the rules and daring anyone to stop her. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:43 Wu's Back 01:55 Empress Wang's...

In this episode of As Told by ADHD, Jamie paints a picture of the complicated but wildly impressive life of Wu Zetian, the first and only woman to ever rule China as emperor. You’ll learn where she came from, the rigid rules of the empire, and the palace drama and political chaos that shaped her rise to power. Part two will cover the rest of her story and how she changed the world, coming next wee...

In this episode, Jamie tells the story of a Cold War–era battle of egos between the world’s most powerful leaders and how it led to Project A119, a top-secret U.S. government plan that seriously considered nuking the moon as a show of power. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:08 Project A119 04:06 The Cold War Context 12:03 They Want to Nuke the Moon 16:59 The Commission of Project A119 Research 31:46 What c...

This week on As Told by ADHD, we enter part one of space stuff. Does it actually have anything to do with space? Kind of? In this episode Karena shares tidbits on how water is the ultimate victim of the moon by diving into some real-life accounts…  #astoldbyadhd #comedy #science #storytime #podcast #bestfriendpodcast #phenomenon #space You can watch this episode on Youtube at https://www.youtube.c...

This week, we unravel the disappearance of the Queen of Mystery herself. In December 1926, Agatha Christie vanished for eleven days. Jamie walks us through the timeline of Agatha’s disappearance, what we know, what we think we know, and all the twists that make this case feel eerily like one of her own novels. The world absolutely lost its mind. Newspapers, volunteers, police, and even other autho...

This week on As Told By ADHD, Karena tells us the story of five men who travel together to watch their favorite sport, basketball, and were never seen again... You can watch this episode on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@AsToldbyADHD As Told By ADHD Socials: TikTok: as.told.by.adhd Instagram: astoldbyadhd Spotify: As Told By ADHD Find Jamie: Instagram: jlmurr4 TikTok: jamiemurray370 Find Kare...

In this episode, we unravel the absolute fever dream that was the failed utopia, Fordlandia! A place where one billionaire tried to control his workers, their food, and even nature. It’s the story of a "utopia" built by a man we completely and utterly disagree with, who might have had a decent idea… but executed it in the worst way possible. Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:30 The Beginning of th...

This week we enter part one of utopias that failed miserably due to greed, control, and flatware? Karena takes us to 1800's upstate New York where a man we call No Yes believed he could create the perfect-sinless world.

Ever wonder how some of the most familiar things got their start? In this episode, Jamie and Karena dig into the surprising stories behind everyday icons. From the Eiffel Tower, once hated by Parisians and now the pride of France, to the haunting origins of the CPR dummy, modeled after a mysterious woman who drowned in the Seine, these tales are anything but ordinary. Chapters 00:00 Intro 04:45 Th...

Get ready for chills, laughs, and maybe a few goosebumps! In this Halloween special, Jamie tells the dark legend of the Busby Stoop Chair! The so-called “Chair of Death” that cursed anyone brave (or foolish) enough to sit in it. Meanwhile, Karena gives us chills with The Tallman Haunting and its spooky bunk bed! From mysterious deaths to haunted furniture, Jamie and Karena unravel stories that blu...

This week, Jamie and Karena are getting ready for spooky season with forgotten children’s stories. Karena shares the tale of The Wonderful Sheep , a fairytale full of envy, curses, and transformations, while Jamie terrifies us with The New Mother —a haunting reminder of what happens when curiosity goes too far. These forgotten children’s stories prove that old tales still have plenty to teach us…...

In this episode, Jamie and Karena dig into the stories of two unforgettable women in history. From the Pretty Pants Bandit of the Great Depression to Victorian con artist Madame Sarah Rachel Russell, they uncover how crime, beauty standards, and scandal shaped their legacies and why those themes still feel so familiar today. As Told By ADHD Socials: TikTok: as.told.by.adhd Instagram: astoldbyadhd...

This week, we talk about a fallen kingdom, and no its not the fall of the Han Dynasty or the Roman Empire... Karena shares the story of a kingdom that falls in a blink of an eye, but still exists to this day. Join us and learn about the fall of the Tavolara Kingdom. As Told By ADHD Socials: TikTok: as.told.by.adhd Instagram: astoldbyadhd Spotify: As Told By ADHD Find Jamie: Instagram: Jamie_Lynn_m...

This week, Jamie paints a picture of the unbelievable story of the Aztec Empire—how it rose, how it fell, and all the drama in between. From the cultural roots of the Aztecs to La Malinche’s complicated role alongside Hernán Cortés, it’s a tale full of power, betrayal, and some pretty bad decisions. Come take this journey and learn how the Spaniards’ tactical advantages, Emperor Moctezuma II’s lac...

Why do cats purr, cacti have spines, and crows hold funerals? And what’s the deal with spiders having hair, how can owls turning their heads like exorcist dolls, and what's the first Milkshake flavor? This week Jamie and Karena dive into the weird questions that keep us up at night—from canaries in coal mines to goosebumps, keyboards, and why waving meant “don’t stab me.” Come for the random facts...

This week on As Told By ADHD we learned about the lengths some will go to for the sake of fame, money, and… dictatorships? We learn of a Filipino tribe that caught the attention of the world, and how that attention could have been a catalyst into a historically dark time for the Philippines. As Told By ADHD Socials: TikTok: as.told.by.adhd Instagram: astoldbyadhd Spotify: As Told By ADHD Find Jami...

Ever wonder what happens when a fake alien invasion sounds a little too real ? This week, Jamie tells Karena the wild story of the radio broadcast by Orson Welles, War of the Worlds from 1938. From the build-up to the famous “invasion,” to the panic it caused, Jamie breaks down what really happened that night. Along the way, the two chat about how media messes with our brains, why people freaked o...