History Woes

Welcome back! In this episode of History Woes, Lexi and Morgan confirm that IT'S NOT JUST A PHASE, MOM as they bring you stories for Pride Month - if just a little delayed. First, Lexi tells the inspiring story of Edith Windsor, pioneer in LGBTQ+ rights and all-around bada**. Then, Morgan addresses the state of banned books throughout recent history. Listen to the end for a special perk for ou...

WE'RE BAAAAAACK! What do crocodiles and broadswords have in common? Listen and find out! First Morgan brings it back with a History Hoe request as she covers the Ramree Island Massacre, and then Lexi tells the absurd life and adventures of the lesser-known Churchill, Mad Jack. Find us at instagram.com/historywoes and https://www.patreon.com/Historywoes Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ja...

Hello and welcome to 2024! We're so glad we all made it through another year together. With that said, it's back to the woes! First, Lexi tells the story of Ronald Clark aka the man who killed Halloween. Then, Morgan covers the sinking of the Costa Concordia. Find us at instagram.com/historywoes and www.patreon.com/History Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_Clark_O%27Bryan https...

Holy moly, we're back and better than ever, hopefully. We're trying to be. Anyway, we initially recorded this story in spooky season, ran into some audio quality issues, and couldn't release it. So, here we are bringing you all spooky stories in mashed potato season. First up, Morgan tells you the story of the Red Barn Murder, then Lexi talks about the disappearance of Agatha Christie....

Welcome back! This week the History Hoes are bringing the Woes big time! Both discussing Florida and the NAACP Youth Council in the 1960's. Get ready to listen to some horrible tales as Lexi tells you the story of Ax Handle Saturday, and Morgan discusses the St Augustine Four, the Dozier School for Boys, and other things that will make you scream! Find us at instagram.com/historywoes and www.p...

Hello History Hoes and welcome back! Today we bring you a touch of the absurd. First, Morgan tells you about disturbing royal deaths and the most upsetting fish any hoe has ever seen. Then Lexi tells everyone about the silly little place known as Lichtenstein. Enjoy! Find us at instagram.com/historywoes and www.patreon.com/History Sources: https://www.history.co.uk/articles/weirdest-british-monarc...

Hi Everyone! Today Lexi brings you the History Hoe request of the Straw Hat Riots, followed by Morgan telling everyone about Noses v. Hoses. Then a ton of Peaky Blinders Talk! We can't thank you all enough for your support and look forward to more regularly scheduled programming! Find us at instagram.com/historywoes and www.patreon.com/History SOURCES: https://www.nypl.org/blog/2022/09/23/stra...

Better late than never? Maybe? We're back and ready to wrap up PRIDE MONTH! This week Morgan covers LGBTQIA+ icons throughout history, including DaVinci, Shakespeare, Dr. Sally Ride, and others. Then Lexi covers Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, and the STAR House.  Find us at instagram.com/historywoes and www.patreon.com/History Sources:  https://www.thepinknews.com/2022/02/01/lgbt-history-mo...

The episode is late. The sound is different. We apologize. We tried our best. But, we brought you two amazing stories for the third installment of Pride month. First, Lexi brings you the story of the Stonewall Riots. Then, thanks to a suggestion from History Hoe Simone, Morgan covers William Dorsey Swan, the first self-proclaimed Queen of Drag.  Find us at instagram.com/historywoes and www.patreon...

Welcome back to the second installment of Pride Month. The History Hoes are proud to bring you stories from the history archives of the alphabet mafia. First, Morgan covers the AIDS pandemic in the 80s and 90s and its impact on the New York Theatre Community. Then Lexi covers the long forgotten Compton's Cafeteria Riot.  Find us at instagram.com/historywoes and www.patreon.com/History https://...

Hi Everybody! Welcome back! It's our first pride month episode and we are so excited to tell you stories of when love conquered all! Or at least, most things. First Lexi brings you the story of the gay couple married the longest in U.S. history, the story of Jack Baker and Michael McConnell, and then Morgan brings you heartwarming animal stories from under the rainbow, starting with Roy and Si...

On our apology tour for our one night only, all night performance of Hamilton for our in-house History Hoes, we're covering some of their requests. First, Morgan covers Honorary History Hoe Michael's request of the Skull and Bones Society. Then Lexi covers Honorary History Hoe Eric's request of the Bohemian Grove. Get your conspiracy theories ready, but please, do not pee on our shoes....

Welcome Back! In this episode Alexis is up first bringing you the haunting story of the murders of Alice Adams and Tibor Vass. Then, Morgan sets us on fire with the ghostly story of Teresita Basa. Find us at instagram.com/historywoes and www.patreon.com/historywoes Sources: https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/article/the-monster-under-the-bed   https://medium.com/illumination/do-the-dead-reall...

We're back and excited to be here! And it's Lexi's first time ever editing the podcast, so be kind or she'll cry! ♡ In our newest episode we're telling tails of some wild animals in history. First, Morgan covers the false accusations against Mrs. O'Leary's cow and then wraps up with the story of Unsinkable Sam. Then, Lex covers the tails of Cher Ami and Sergeant Reckles...

Welcome to the fourth installment of History Hoe Awareness Month AND the final episode that will be recorded in the original podcast studio! This weeks stories were the requested theme of our Patreon, Michael. First, Lex covers the story of David Camm and the murders of Kim, Bradley, and Jill Camm. Then, Morgan shares the story of Annie Dookhan and her wrongful conviction of...everyone. Shout out...

Welcome to episode 41, our penultimate episode in the original podcast studio and third installment of History Hoe Awareness Month! First, Morgan covers the request of our Patreon, Eric, with the story of Pavlov's House. Then, Lexi covers the current states of veterans homes in America. Find us at instagram.com/historywoes and www.patreon.com/History Pavlov's House: https://en.wikipedia.or...

Continuing on with History Hoe Awareness Month, we're covering weird deaths as a request of our patreons, Andrew and Simone! First, Lexi covers the Byford Dolphin Incident. Then, Morgan covers one mini story on Sigurd the Mighty and then a main story on Attila the Hun. Note: Any diving advice given on this episode should be confirmed with an expert, no one in the History Woes team should be co...

Argh and avast mateys, it's Patreon month! Join us for the first week of Patreon month as we talk about one of our favorite subjects, pirates! First up, Captain Morgan takes you on a journey with the story of Ching Shih. Then, Lexi sails the high seas of legend with the story of Bartholomew Roberts. Find us at instagram.com/historywoes and www.patreon.com/History Ching Shih https://en.wikipedi...

On the last week of National Women's History Month, you know we had to bring you at least one WWoH episode! First, Lexi hits you with a double feature on Lilya Litvak and Lyudmila Pavlichenko. Then, Morgan covers the Iceni warrior queen, Boudica. Find us at instagram.com/historywoes and www.patreon.com/History Lilya Litvak and Lyudmila Pavlichenko: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hero_of_the_Sov...

Céad míle fáilte, everyone! In this episode we're celebrating St. Patrick's Day and we are very excited to tell you some stories. First, Morgan retells some famous Irish folklore. Then, Lexi tells the history of St. Patrick and the the celebration of the holiday we know today. Find us at instagram.com/historywoes and www.patreon.com/History Irish Folklore: https://emeraldisle.ie/petticoat-...

Hang on to your butts and grab a drink (if you safely can) for this episode, because we're covering cults! First, Lexi tells the story of the High Priestess of the Blood, Magdalena Soliz, and the Cult of Yerba Buena. Then, Morgan covers the FLDS with a focus on Warren Jeffs and the Yearning for Zion Ranch (YFZ).  Find us at instagram.com/historywoes and www.patreon.com/History Magdalena Soliz...

Ep. 35 Coke vs. Pepsi The people have spoken and we have listened! In this episode, the soda fountain giants go head to head as first, Morgan tells the shadowed history of Coca-Cola. Then, Lexi covers their arch rival, Pepsi. Find us at instagram.com/historywoes and www.patreon.com/History Coca-Cola: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coca-Cola https://www.vice.com/en/article/ywknvj/this-is-what-does-c...

This week, we've dug into the archives to bring it back to episode 2 with another Damn Nature, You Scary! So grab your thunder blankets as first, Lexi covers cordyceps (a la The Last of Us). Then, Morgan tells you all about superbolides.  Find us at instagram.com/historywoes and www.patreon.com/History Cordyceps: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/cordyceps-zombie-fungus-takes...

****Trigger Warning for Sexual Assault and Violence**** We're back and We're wrapping up our last week of history for Black history month. Join us as first, Morgan covers Rosa Parks and the Freedom Walkers. Then, Lexi tells the history of the Harlem Cultural Festival. Find us at instagram.com/historywoes and www.patreon.com/History Rosa Parks and the Freedom Walkers: Freedman, R. (2015). Freedom w...

In the third week of Black History Month, the History Woes team talks about some tough but important subjects. First, Lexi covers the Tuskegee Experiment. Then, Morgan talks about the continuing effects of the 13th Amendment on People of Color in America.  Find us at instagram.com/historywoes and www.patreon.com/History The Tuskegee Experiment https://www.tuskegee.edu/about-us/centers-of-exce...