History For Weirdos

A little late but we're back with another episode! This week Stephanie tells the tale of two children who mysteriously appeared in the village of Woolpit England in the 12th century. The pair appeared seemingly out of nowhere with green skin, speaking an unknown language, and dressed in non-typical clothing. Intrigued? Listen now to find out more!  - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podca...

Thank you so much to all of you for being patient with us as we recovered from COVID! This week, Stephanie regales us about the often overlooked "5th Beatle", Brian Epstein, and how he helped transform a local band with some minor notoriety into a worldwide sensation. Tune in to hear this incredible story and to find out more about what went on behind the scenes in The Beatles' climb to stardom. T...

In this week's episode Andrew discussed the origins and widespread influence of mysterious historical figure Zarathustra aka Zoroaster the founder of Zoroastrianism. You won't want to miss out on this unique history lesson! - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subscribing and sharing it today. Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch 👇 E...

In this week's episode Stephanie shares the story of the (almost) forgotten World War II spy Phyllis Latour Doyle. Listen now to hear how she used knitting needles to help liberate France from Nazi occupation! - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subscribing and sharing it today. Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch 👇 Email: historyf...

This is a weird one folks. Andrew tells the story of how a small farm in Kentucky got an unexpected hail...of meat. Yes, really. Tune in to hear this because it doesn't get stranger than this. - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subscribing and sharing it today. Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch 👇 Email: historyforweirdos@gmail.c...

Stephanie dives deep into the infamous murder case of Lizzie Borden who was accused of "taking an axe" to her father and stepmother. However facts don't really line up and not everything is so clear cut. Did she indeed do it? Listen now to decide! - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subscribing and sharing it today. Your support means so much to us....

This week, Andrew goes into detail regarding the history of Puff the magic Dragon / reefers / Big Smoke / whatever else you would like to call it (we are avoiding the actual term as to not get flagged). The history goes back, WAY back so strap in and listen as we talk about the most influential weeds in human history. - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewi...

In this week's episode, Stephanie regales us with the story of a woman who scorned the traditional women's swimwear at the time and brought forth something new. So revolutionary was her invention, the one-piece bathing suit, that it brought forth quite the scandal! Listen to the full episode to find out more. - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subsc...

This week, Andrew goes into detail on an ancient battle that helped change the course of human history. Tune in to find out more on this seemingly-apocalyptic battle! - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subscribing and sharing it today. Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch 👇 Email: historyforweirdos@gmail.com Website: www.historyfor...

This week, Andrew goes into the life of the legendary surfer, Duke Kahanamoku. But there is much more to the story than just catching some tasty waves. Tune in to find out more! - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subscribing and sharing it today. Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch 👇 Email: historyforweirdos@gmail.com Website: www...

In this week's episode of History for Weirdos, Stephanie shares the story of 1920s icon Josephine Baker. From performances, to civil rights protests, and life in a chateau, Baker was the best kind of weirdo. Listen now to learn more! - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subscribing and sharing it today. Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in...

On this week of the History for Weirdos podcast, we cover the Great Molasses Flood which took place in Boston in 1919. This historical event quickly became folklore, but Andrew shares all the bizarre facts about what actual happened when molasses flooded a neighborhood in Boston. This story is strange, shocking, and...sticky!  - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating...

Welcome to our very first special episode! After going over some housekeeping, Stephanie regales the listeners with the history of the haunted Georgian Hotel in Santa Monica, CA. Be sure to listen to until the very end to hear about our own *potential* haunting experience.  Leave us a comment on Instagram or send us an email to share your own ghost stories! - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show...

In this week's episode, Andrew discusses and highlights the amazing life & legacy of actor/director/diplomat Sidney Poitier. From humble beginnings to Hollywood icon, he led a life that is shrouded in glory. Tune in to learn all about it! - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subscribing and sharing it today. Your support means so much to us. Let's sta...

In episode 34 of History for Weirdos, Stephanie shares the strange and tragic stories of iconic author Mary Shelley. Listen and learn on how the author of Frankenstein was truly a goth queen!  - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subscribing and sharing it today. Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch 👇 Email: historyforweirdos@gmail.c...

This week's episode covers the life and disappearance of American author Ambrose Bierce. It has it all folks: war, poetry, corruption, and possibly aliens?! Listen now to get the scoop!  - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subscribing and sharing it today. Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch 👇 Email: historyforweirdos@gmail.com Web...

In this week's weird history episode, Stephanie discusses the lore surrounding a famous English witch and prophetess known as "Mother Shipton."  Tune in to hear of her witchy origin story and prophetic proclamations... - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subscribing and sharing it today. Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch 👇 Email:...

In this week's episode we dive into the story of Zheng Yi Sao, the most prolific pirate you've never heard of. This pirate empress from the early 19th century is a weirdo you will not want to miss! - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subscribing and sharing it today. Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch 👇 Email: historyforweirdos@gm...

Happy Holidays Weirdos! In our special 30th episode, Stephanie shares the pagan roots of many beloved Christmas traditions. Tune into to hear how ancient Romans, Celtics, Norse, Aztecs (and more) influenced the history of Christmas! - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subscribing and sharing it today. Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in t...

We're back weirdos! In this week's episode Andrew tells the tale of wonderful weirdo Maud Wagner the first recorded female tattoo artist in the United States. Tune in now to learn more about Maud and her badass tattoo tale.  - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subscribing and sharing it today. Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch 👇...

In this week's episode Stephanie unravels fact from fiction while discussing the story of Elizabeth Bathory AKA the Blood Countess. Was this powerful Hungarian noble woman a mass murderer? Listen now to find out! P.S. The pronunciation of names in this episode is very off in part due to language barrier and in part due to Steff's dyslexia :) We hope you enjoy regardless! - Mentioned in this episod...

In this week's episode, Andrew schools us on the Sacred Band of Thebes; an ancient Greek elite military team made up entirely of homosexual male lovers. You don't want to miss this awesome episode where we learn about their conquests and badass legacy! - Articles mentioned in this episode: History For Weirdos on Ranked on Feedspot: https://blog.feedspot.com/human_history_podcasts/ Smithsonian Maga...

In this week's episode, Stephanie shares the story of 11-year old murderer Mary Bell. Stephanie and Andrew explore the extreme case of Mary's traumatic upbringing, her victims and her life after prison.  Trigger Warning for this episode: murder, abuse, & violence towards children. - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subscribing and sharing it today....

On this week's episode of History for Weirdos, Andrew unwraps the story of real-life legend T.E. Lawrence AKA Lawrence of Arabia. We chat about Lawrence of Arabia's accomplishments during World War I, the tragic parts of his hero's journey and his lasting legacy. - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subscribing and sharing it today. Your support means...

This week's episode explores the personal family story of one of our hosts! We discuss the life & exploits of a trans-Atlantic rebel and the legacy he left behind.  - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subscribing and sharing it today. Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch 👇 Email: historyforweirdos@gmail.com Website: www.historyforwe...