Remember That Time: An Historical Podcast

Did you want to learn even more about Rudolph this holiday season? Great! This week, we learn all about everyone's favorite holiday television specials by Rankin/Bass Productions.

It's the 2022 holiday season! This year, we're learning about some classic holiday topics - starting with everyone's favorite red-nosed reindeer and the man who brought him to life! 

100 Episodes! We celebrate by talking about 2 major events from 100 years ago: the start of the Irish Civil War, and the discovery of King Tut's tomb. We hope you enjoy this 100th episode special, and thank you all so much for your support over the years!

This week, we learn about the reluctant King George VI, the man who was never supposed to be King of England. Without him, WWII would've been VERY different, and we never would've seen Elizabeth II on the throne! 

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussions of subjects that may be difficult for some listeners, including death & suicide.  It's our last spooky episode of the season, and this week, we're learning all about the original Goth Girl, who carried around her deceased husband's heart for... like, a long time. It's the creator of another famous literary monster, Mary Shelley!

It's Spooky Season! And this year, there's a theme on a theme: Spooky Authors! We start off this week by learning all about the man who created Dracula - Bram Stoker.

This week, we learn all about life-long scholar and author, C.S. Lewis. We get a little mean about his absent father, and Anna gets unexpectedly emotional every time something a little sad happens.

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains content that may be upsetting for some listeners, including mentions of drug addiction, suicide, and abuse.  We're back! And this week, we're learning about Hollywood icon, Judy Garland. While her life was not terribly long, it was packed full of significant events, so buckle in for a lengthy episode. Thanks to everyone for your patience during our break last...

He's a man of mystery, as there's not much out there about The Bard. But we're speculating with the rest of history as we learn all about Shakespeare in this week's episode!

This week, we return to royalty, as a slightly fevered Anna tells us all about the chaotic reign of Charles I of England. 

It's Extended Pride Month! And this week, we're learning all about activist Craig Rodwell, and the first gay bookstore in the world!

It's our first episode of Pride Month 2022! This week, we're learning all about activist and book-lover, Barbara Gittings. Thanks everyone, for your patience after our short time off!

It's our 90th (?!?!) episode! And this week, we're learning all about the woman who re-defined the office of First Lady of the United States: Eleanor Roosevelt. 

It's another week of Anna's hosting, as Amanda recovers from The Sickness. We're learning all about Zelda Fitzgerald, who may actually have been the real Great American Novelist, seeing as her husband stole most of his material from her.

This week, we're going waaaaaay back to Ancient Rome, as we learn all about the real political powerhouse, Fulvia. Seeing as she made all the moves, we will henceforth refer to Mark Antony as "Fulvia's Husband".

Who wants to guess what Amanda's newest obsession is?! This week, we learn that pirates are complicated.

It's another Royal! A descendant of Victoria, a Princess of Greece, a nurse and a nun, mother-in-law to Queen Elizabeth II, and a hero of WWII. This week, Anna tells us all about Princess Alice of Battenberg.

This week, we learn all about our favorite neighbor, Mr. Rogers. We get very emotional in this one, friends. Buckle up. HELP UKRAINE: Ukraine Humanitarian Fund - https://bit.ly/3CGew7X UNICEF Ukraine Fund - https://bit.ly/3w5f2LG Save the Children Emergency Fund - https://bit.ly/3w5BXq1

It's our last episode of Black History Month 2022. This week, Anna tells us all about one of her all-time favorite poets, Langston Hughes!

It's Black History Month! And this week, we're learning all about one of the greatest athletes of all time, Olympian Jesse Owens.

Just when you thought you'd never hear us talk about Henry VIII again, he rears his ugly head as we learn all about his great-niece, Mary, Queen of Scots. A Queen at just 6 days old, Mary's life was.... a little all over the place.

This week, we learn about one of our favorite writers, Jonathan Larson. And we talk about RENT.... so much.

Happy 2022! Our first episode of the year is not only our 80th (!!) episode, but also a New Year's Special! We're learning all about a couple of our New Year's Eve traditions and wishing everyone a safe and happy new year.

A Hollywood legend and the star of one of the best holiday films of all time? Yep, we're talking all about Jimmy Stewart this week!

We're back from our short hiatus! And we're getting into the holiday spirit... kinda. This week, Amanda tells us all about the Christmas Crooner, Bing Crosby!