Crowned & Cancelled

Jesus is the reason for the season...right? Eh, not really. I'll break down the Roman festivals, Pagan rituals, and Victorian branding that turned sex-drenched slave parties, serial killers and a vengeful saint into the Christmas we know today—from Christmas trees to Santa Claus. Plus, why exactly Jesus' message made such an impression on the blood-loving Romans! Thank you for listening to...

Step into Tudor England at its bloodiest and most unhinged, where monarchs changed religions on a whim and the price of disagreeing with the crown was burning alive—just ask the Oxford Martrys . In this episode, we unravel the real story behind Mary I—“Bloody Mary” —and the Oxford Martyrs whose deaths became political theater. But to understand why Protestants and Catholics were so violently at od...

Forget the Hallmark version — the first Thanksgiving wasn’t cute, cozy, or even particularly grateful. In this episode, we break down the real story behind the 1621 feast: the Pilgrims who knew nothing and learned even less, the Jamestown colonists who literally ate each other, and the kidnapped survivor — Squanto, who held an entire colony together. Enjoy this tale of useless assholes, entitlemen...

In this week's episode, we dive into how a Corsican outsider rose to dominate not just France after the French Revolution, but an entire continent—all while dealing with a hellish mother, scheming brother, and cheating, black-toothed woman he could never let go of. This episode unpacks Napoleon Bonparte's volatile reign, his toxic dynamic with the Bonaparte clan, and the way Joséphine refined him....

In Part 2 of our French Revolution trilogy, Robespierre’s flower-crown cult implodes and a petty, brilliant general named Napoleon steps in with pure Trump energy—loud, polarizing, unstoppable. It’s chaos, charisma, and control issues baked into one croissant-flaky empire. This episode of Crowned & Cancelled dives into the psychology of power, propaganda, and why the people who scream for free...

In part one of Crowned & Cancelled 's new 3-part series on the French Revolution, I'll explore's Marie Antoinette’s (fake!) cake comment, Robespierre’s flower crown, and how a country’s cry for fresh croissants turned into a full-blown national breakdown. Expect guillotines, gossip, and the psychology behind revolutions that eat their own! Next week: Robespierre faces the music and...

Ever wonder why guys neg hot women? Because when there's nothing left to build, you destroy. In this episode of the Crowned & Cancelled history podcast, I dive into Oxford University's Bullingdon Club for some true dark academia—tales of aristocrats and heirs who used their privilege to move fast and break things. A lot of things. Want more tales from Oxford? Check out my free Substack...

Before Rome was an empire, it had a mother — then it erased her. The story of Romulus and Remus isn’t about brotherhood or destiny; it’s about branding, survival, and how the woman who gave Rome life was turned into a monster. In this new history podcast from Shallon Lester, she unpacks how image is power — and why losing control of your narrative can destroy you... Let's go to Italy! History...

Before influencer mansions or Instagram clout, there was Louis XIV’s palace, Versailles — the world’s first Hype House. And spoiler: it reeked. In this episode, Shallon Lester unpacks how The Sun King used glamour, gossip, and pure spectacle to keep France’s elite under his control — all while forgetting one tiny detail: plumbing! Versailles was a feast for the eyes...and a nightmare for the nose....

Crowned & Cancelled — formerly Girl on Top — is for anyone who hated history class but lives for drama. Each week, host Shallon Lester brings her signature sass and unapologetic advice to Marie Antoinette’s downfall, Oxford’s dark halls, the scandals of ancient Rome and so much more. It’s tabloid gossip meets dark academia — where every story is true, every downfall is relatable, and every sha...

Work hard? Stay humble? How about…no. I’ll get you pumped for Evil Week with a sinister pep talk AGAINST kindness and hard work why you should flip to the dark side. Join me for the rest of Evil Week starting Oct 25, link below!  🖤EVIL WEEK TICKETS 🖤  https://moment.co/shallonlester 💜 JOIN THE SHALLONTOURAGE 💜  https://hdly.me/shallon 💜 GET HIM BACK 💜  https://shallonlester.com 💜 ENJOYING I...

If you’ve done some changing, growing, or even just WANT to, you may encounter pushback from people who need you to stay predictable and small. I’ll tell you how to stand firm in your beliefs and be true to yourself without destroying all your relationships!  💜 JOIN THE SHALLONTOURAGE 💜  https://hdly.me/shallon 💜 SAVE A DOG! 💜  https://gofund.me/9e5a565b 💜 ASK ME A QUESTION 💜  https://shallo...

This week's episode dives deeper into a recent YouTube video about friends who tell you want you want to hear…even when it’s not in your best interest. I’ll help you smoke out who’s doing this for the wrong reasons, and give some tips on how to trust yourself over anyone! 💜 JOIN THE SHALLONTOURAGE 💜  https://hdly.me/shallon 💜 SAVE A DOG! 💜  https://gofund.me/9e5a565b 💜 ASK ME A QUESTION 💜  h...

There’s nothing worse than perfectly understanding why a guy is bad for you… But missing him anyway. I’ll tell you why it’s ok that you can’t snap your fingers and be over it, and give you a psychological trick to ACTUALLY get over it! 💜 JOIN THE SHALLONTOURAGE 💜  https://hdly.me/shallon 💜 SAVE A DOG! 💜  https://gofund.me/9e5a565b 💜 ASK ME A QUESTION 💜  https://shallonlester.com 💜 ENJOYING...

It’s the perfect time to clean out our emotional closets and rebrand…but how? I’ll tell you how to leave things behind and cut out situations and people who are no longer serving you.   💜 GET DAILY TEXTS 💜  https://hdly.me/shallon 💜 COME TO ITALY 💜  https://bit.ly/3ymoHOK 💜 WATCH MY HOOKUP TUTORIALS 💜  https://www.momenthouse.com/shallonlester 💜 ASK ME A QUESTION 💜  https://shallonlester.c...

This week we're going to get inspiration from an unlikely place: Top Gun: Maverick. Yes, the movie. I'll tell you how one character sparked an ah-ha moment about what to do when a guy needs saving!   💜 GET DAILY TEXTS 💜  https://hdly.me/shallon 💜 COME TO ITALY 💜  https://bit.ly/3ymoHOK 💜 WATCH MY HOOKUP TUTORIALS 💜  https://www.momenthouse.com/shallonlester 💜 ASK ME A QUESTION 💜  https://s...

Do you find yourself blabbing way too much and kicking yourself after? Well I sure do. I’ll break down why we overshare, what need it’s kicking up inside, and 3 easy steps to holding your boundaries and honoring yourself!  💜GET DAILY TEXTS 💜  https://hdly.me/shallon 💜COME TO ITALY 💜  https://bit.ly/3ymoHOK 💜WATCH MY HOOKUP TUTORIALS 💜  https://www.momenthouse.com/shallonlester 💜ASK ME A QUE...

Setting boundaries and ditching toxic people feels AMAZING right?! No. Not so much. I’ll give you tips to navigate the anxiety, shame and sadness of standing up for yourself, confronting a toxic person, or cutting someone off!  💜COME TO ITALY 💜 https://bit.ly/3ymoHOK 💜SAVE A RAINFOREST ANIMAL! 💜  https://bit.ly/3xowECl 💜ASK ME A QUESTION 💜  https://shallonlester.com 💜FOLLOW 💜 Insta/Twitter...

Confession: I ghost friends. If you’re being blanked by a bestie (or a guy), I’ll give a counter point to what may be going through their head and how to prevent it from happening! 💜SAVE A RAINFOREST ANIMAL! 💜  https://bit.ly/3xowECl 💜ASK ME A QUESTION 💜  https://shallonlester.com 💜FOLLOW 💜 Insta/Twitter/TikTok @ShallonXO 💜ENJOYING IT?💜 please rate and review this podcast! Learn more about...

This week I’ll tell you how I learned to stop seething over my friends love or accomplishments and how to feel confident in my own lane and life! 💜SAVE A RAINFOREST ANIMAL! 💜  https://bit.ly/3xowECl 💜ASK ME A QUESTION 💜  https://shallonlester.com 💜FOLLOW 💜 Insta/Twitter/TikTok @ShallonXO 💜ENJOYING IT?💜 please rate and review this podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...

Stressed because you don’t have it all figured out yet? Trying to manifest your dreams but nothings really happening? I’ll break down the right way to attract your perfect life, And give you a pep talk if you don’t even know where to begin! 💜SAVE A RAINFOREST ANIMAL! 💜  https://bit.ly/3xowECl 💜ASK ME A QUESTION 💜  https://shallonlester.com 💜FOLLOW 💜 Insta/Twitter/TikTok @ShallonXO 💜ENJOYING...

Graduating from college is terrifying and exhausting, but i’ll give you some tips on adjusting to corporate life, dealing with male-dominated industries, and post grad burn out. And head over to my YouTube channel for videos on how to find your passion and trust your dreams! 💜JOIN ME IN PARIS 💜  https://bit.ly/3MJFtvD 💜ASK ME A QUESTION 💜  https://shallonlester.com 💜FOLLOW 💜 Insta/Twitter/Ti...

If you’re a recent graduate—or just a person existing in the world—chances are people give you lots of “feedback” whether you ask for it or not. I’ll tell you how to process it with more neutrality and less defensiveness!  💜JOIN ME IN PARIS 💜  https://bit.ly/3MJFtvD 💜ASK ME A QUESTION 💜  https://shallonlester.com 💜FOLLOW 💜 Insta/Twitter/TikTok @ShallonXO 💜ENJOYING IT?💜 please rate and revi...

Is a relationship doomed if you sleep together on the first date? What’s the ideal timeline to shagging for the first time? I’ll explain a man’s mentality on a girl who puts out and how to up your chances of keeping him interested! 💜JOIN ME IN PARIS 💜  https://bit.ly/3PzsyOY 💜ASK ME A QUESTION 💜  https://shallonlester.com 💜FOLLOW 💜 Insta/Twitter/TikTok @ShallonXO 💜ENJOYING IT?💜 please rate...

This week we hear from a Shalligator hoping to flip the script on a longtime hookup buddy. I’ll tell you EXACTLY what to say to change how he sees you and the trajectory of your situation!  💜JOIN ME IN ITALY!💜  https://bit.ly/35xkmN1 💜ASK ME A QUESTION💜  https://shallonlester.com 💜FOLLOW💜 Insta/Twitter/TikTok @ShallonXO 💜ENJOYING IT?💜 please rate and review this podcast! Learn more about y...