Claire Donald & Tess Bellomo

Right Answers Mostly

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History is just gossip! Join hosts Tess Bellomo and Claire Donald every Monday as they break down the juiciest stories from history and pop culture over a cocktail!

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Claire Donald & Tess Bellomo

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Oct 5, 2026

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Episodes

Let's get to know Kamala Harris (pt.1) 02.09.2024

Join us this week as we delve into the life and legacy of Vice President Kamala Harris. In this compelling episode, we explore the remarkable journey of a woman who has broken barriers and reshaped the political landscape. From her childhood in Oakland, where her parents instilled in her the values of justice and equality, to her groundbreaking career as a prosecutor and senator, we trace Kamala H...

The Rammies Guide To This Election 26.08.2024

Political expert, author, and one of our favorite guests, Ben Sheehan, is back to answer all your questions about the upcoming election! Ben breaks down the origins of the Electoral College, how it functions today, and the ongoing debate over its relevance in modern democracy. We also dive into what’s at stake in November, including Project 2025 and its implications for the future of American elec...

Paris Hilton is Sliving 19.08.2024

Today we are joined by Kristi Cook of Spill Sesh to learn the history behind the influencer of our generation, Paris Hilton. From her beginnings as the heiress to the Hilton empire to becoming a reality TV pioneer, Paris Hilton's journey is one of reinvention, resilience, and influence. We explore her early life and her rise to stardom, her time in the horrific "emotional growth schools " the impa...

Elizabeth Taylor's Eight Marriages 12.08.2024

In an exciting re-release due to the new HBO documentary, Tess takes us through Elizabeth Taylor's 8 marriages and 7 husbands. First, she honors the legacy of Elizabeth outside of her relationships: her career, awards, philanthropy, businesses, and more. And then the juice begins as we spill ALL the tea on these interesting romances, two to the same man that she just could not quite quit. Old Holl...

Woodstock. Coachella Could Never. 05.08.2024

In this week's episode, Claire and Tess dive into the three-day music festival that defined a generation: Woodstock. We discuss how the height of the counterculture movement and resistance to the Vietnam War influenced the festival, The hurdles the festival producers had to overcome and why nearly half a million people end up on a dairy farm in upstate New York to see some of the biggest musical a...

Justice for the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders 29.07.2024

Netflix, you inspired us yet again! After watching the documentary "America's Sweethearts", we were curious to do a deep dive on America's favorite cheerleaders. In the episode, we go through the history of the DCC, from the start in the 70s, to how they became international superstars throughout the 80s and 90s, and now how we see the team today through a different lens and with the many reality...

The Olympics Are Pretty Hot 22.07.2024

This week we're diving *olympic pun intended* into the juicy history behind the Olympics! From their origins in ancient Greece where athletes competed naked in honor of Zeus, to the modern Olympics and the infamous tradition of passing out condoms in the Olympic Village. We talk Olympic scandals, record breakers and all the hot gossip behind the scenes. This is the Olympics! Created and produced b...

The Black Death was REALLY REALLY Gross 15.07.2024

In this week's episode, Tess takes us through the glamorous Plague/Black Death/Pandemic that completely wiped out Europe in the 14th century. Jk it's not glamorous at all. It's really gross. Like vomit gross. We talk about how the Plague first originated, the terrible symptoms, how and when the GERM was understood by scientists , and of course, our own personal stories about Covid, because we are...

Patty Hearst...When Theater Kids Go Too Far 08.07.2024

You asked for it Rammies, and we delivered. Today we are covering the INSANE story that is the Patty Hearst Kidnapping. Patricia Hearst is the granddaughter of newspaper tycoon, William Randolph Hearst. Following her 1974 kidnapping by the Symbionese Liberation Army, she was found and arrested 19 months after being abducted, by which time she was a fugitive wanted for serious crimes committed with...

Ashley Madison: Life is short. Have an affair?! 01.07.2024

In this week's episode, Tess takes us through the INSANITY of the website that is Ashley Madison, designed for married people seeking affairs. We go through the start and concept of the website, the CEO and his troubling, problematic language around why the website was a positive idea, and the aggressive and quite comical marketing strategy including advertisements that should have never been on a...

Helen Keller had the raz 24.06.2024

We are back, Rammies! This week we're covering a highly requested subject, Helen Keller! Helen Keller was REAL and her story is incredible! She was a woman who defied all odds to become one of the most influential figures of the 20th century. Born in 1880, Helen lost her sight and hearing at just 19 months old due to an illness. Despite these seemingly insurmountable challenges, she became a symbo...

Silk Road: Murder, Drugs & Crypto 10.06.2024

In this RE-RELEASE episode, Tess takes us through the journey of Ross Ulbricht’s founding of Silk Road, the dark web known as “the Amazon for drugs.” Meant to be a place for buyers and sellers to conduct marijuana transactions using Bitcoin, it quickly escalated to offering hard core drugs, weapons, and before the FBI could find this man…murders. This is Silk Road.  Created and produced by Claire...

The Donner Party, Cannibalism is Scary. 03.06.2024

In our RE-RELEASE, Claire takes us to a journey out West with the infamous Donner Party. Due to unfortunate mishaps and delays, what started as a hopeful journey on the Oregon Trail quickly turns into a story of starvation, murder and, you know it, Canniblism. Grab your wagon and oxen and join us! This is The Donner Party. Plan your trip on The Oregon Trail!: https://cmhuddleston.com/uploads/3/5/8...

The History of Tess & Claire (Ask Us Anything!) 27.05.2024

In our last episode before a few weeks of summer break, we are back answering all your fan questions with one of our favorite types of Episodes, ASK US ANYTHING! We answer everything from advice about friendship and romantic breakups, to skin care routine, to funny high school stories, to just gabbing about our most epic nights out, favorite cocktails, and go to snacks. Enjoy! We will be back with...

The party girl of our dreams, Clara Bow 13.05.2024

You look like...CLARA BOW! The Swifties have asked for it and we delivered. Join us as we dive into the legacy of the original "It Girl," Clara Bow. From her humble beginnings in Brooklyn to becoming Hollywood's first sex symbol and her groundbreaking career in silent cinema, Clara's journey is full of resilience, talent, turbulent relationships and the pursuit of fame. THIS IS CLARA BOW Trigger w...

Where does the term MILF come from? 06.05.2024

We have a special guest on, Jessica Bennett, a NY Times Author and NYU Professor, and host of the podcast In Retrospect, to take us through the origins of the term "The MILF" (Mom I'd like to F*ck) We discuss the cultural impact of the MILF, include how the DILF is related, the difference between the MILF and the Cougar, reclaiming sexist language, the WORD of the year, and of course many high sch...

WE INTERVIEWED SARAH MCLACHLAN 29.04.2024

A PINCH US MOMENT for Right Answers Mostly, we got the honor to talk to the iconic Sarah McLachlan, who has been a constant and powerful pioneer for female singer/songwriters and continues to champion for musicians today. We got to ask Sarah all about the experience and legacy of Lilith Fair, challenges she has faced in the music industry, what she is working on now, and re-visiting her Fumbling T...

Grace Kelly w/ JAKE SHANE!! 22.04.2024

Jake Shane (PASS THE PUSS) joins us to recount the glamorous and beautiful life of actress and Princess, Grace Kelly. We discuss her affluent childhood and teenage years, her early modeling and theater career, to becoming the Oscar winning beloved actress and then of course, Princess of Monaco. You know we spill all the tea about what we really think of Prince Rainier and then sadly discuss her de...

Cleopatra Was The First It Girl 08.04.2024

In a special guest episode we have Queens co-host, Katy come on to talk about the iconic Cleopatra and boy were we completely mesmerized and impressed by this woman and bass ass. Katy takes us through her childhood, her reign, love life, and party days to her death that has been quite controversial throughout history. Make sure to follow Queens here for more things history and gossip. Created and...

The Chippendales Murders 01.04.2024

In this week's episode, Tess takes us through the origin of the infamous Chippendales franchise and how in a strange turn of events, the company became known for internal employee murders by the founder himself, Steve Banjeree. Buckle up for this Los Angeles and New York fever dream and let's go back to the 1980s. Also...Happy APRIL FOOLS. ;) Follow us here for social media accounts, merchandise,...

Queen Elizabeth I and Her V Card 25.03.2024

This week is for the true history girlies! We are taking you through the life and reign of the Virgin Queen, Elizabeth I. From her tumultuous upbringing as the daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn to her rise to become one of England's most notable monarchs. We talk sister fights, wars and hook ups (or lack there of), because history is just gossip after all! This is Queen Elizabeth I. Created a...

Kate Middleton and Conspiracies You've Never Heard Of 18.03.2024

In this weeks episode we have friend of the pod, Quinn XCII, back to talk all things conspiracy theories. From bizarre Disney tales, to what the hell is going on with Boeing planes, and of course concluding with the complete Kate Middleton timeline. Buckle. Up. Buttercups. Conspiracy theories time marks: 3:45 Walt Disney Frozen  14:37 Disappearance of Herold Holt  24:34 Kate Middleton  Created and...

Heidi Fleiss & her Influence on Sex Work (RE-RELEASE ) 11.03.2024

In this week's episode, Tess takes us through the history of the socialite, Heidi Fleiss, who by 27, was known to be the "Madam of Hollywood", running an upscale "prostitution ring" in the mid 90s in Los Angeles. From her infamous Little Black Book, to the celebrities and world leaders who would call her for sex, to the history of sex work in California, to exploring the stigma around it, we do no...

Elizabeth Holmes was out for bad blood 04.03.2024

In this weeks episode, Tess covers Elizabeth Holmes, the CEO who tricked the entire world into thinking she could revolutionize health care. From her intense and highly motivated family that influenced her CEO mentality, to her early and traumatic life at Stanford, to dropping out and starting a company at 19, this is a wild ride of deceit, a fake voice, and a lot of turtleneck talk. Hopefully you...

JESSICA SIMPSON 100TH EPISODE SPECIAL 26.02.2024

HAPPY 100TH EPISODE OF RAM! HAPPY 100TH EPISODE OF RAM! There's no subject more fitting for our milestone than the woman who embodies inspiration for our show, Jessica Simpson. You might know her from her iconic quotes, "Is this chicken or fish?", but our girl is so much more than that. We embark on her journey from being a preacher's daughter in Texas, breaking into the music industry, becoming o...

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