Kate and Cory

The Curse of Nonsense

History EN ↓ 40 episodes

Two friends on an intrepid adventure together to stave off the worst effects of a curse that one of them blundered into. Talking about history, science, media, and above all, NONSENSE! I'm Kate, this is Cory (hi), and we're here to save you from the curse that's kind of our fault (Cory says he's sorry). Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CurseofNonsenseCheck out our socials: https://linktr.ee/curseofnonsense

Author

Kate and Cory

Category

History

Podcast website

linktr.ee

Latest episode

Dec 3, 2025

Where to listen?

Podcasts in the app Replaio Radio Coming soon

Podcasts are coming to the app soon. Install now and be the first to see a whole new take on podcasts

Get it on Google Play Install for free Android 5M+ downloads · 4.8 rating iOS soon

Episodes

Ex 007 (Teaser): The Warriors 23.04.2025

In this patron-only episode, Kate makes Cory (hi) watch the Warriors, and we discuss the Odyssey, fighting on roller skates, and how the greatest honeypot in history got completely fumbled. Support our podcast: https://patreon.com/curseofnonsense Check out our socials: https://linktr.ee/curseofnonsense Logo design: https://www.instagram.com/reggiethrillaveza/

Ep 007: Treaty of Westphalia 16.04.2025

In this episode, Kate and Cory (hi) talk about Nation-States, a big war that was actually 4 wars, and Jeff Goldblum's little kisses. Support our podcast: https://patreon.com/curseofnonsense Check out our socials: https://linktr.ee/curseofnonsense Sources can be found here: ⁠https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vThd_WhdRWcxbtj3KtpoyW_6bkoK0zM8-RW-AA2fJ1WCN_yspQJzTEm-WepBvracJ06L_H3ZJh-s0...

Ex 006 (Teaser): Family Dinner Vol. 2 (Snarky Puppy) 09.04.2025

In this patron-only episode, Kate makes Cory (hi) listen to one of her current favorite albums, we talk about weird time signatures, the second-worst thing Germany ever did, and discuss a song that's about cum. Support our podcast: https://patreon.com/curseofnonsense Check out our socials: https://linktr.ee/curseofnonsense Logo design: https://www.instagram.com/reggiethrillaveza/

Ep 006: Velvet Revolution 02.04.2025

In this episode, Kate and Cory (hi) discuss not being anti-Communist, Minecraft, and how a 1980's influencer got her shot. Support our podcast: https://patreon.com/curseofnonsense Check out our socials: https://linktr.ee/curseofnonsense Sources can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSnSsg1EzG-VVv900dgmOLbrL6HlLYTO0RYFCzJqXUWVElM7ugD_xBuI3goMkVeN-9_RC0KGiICM4S_/pub Logo...

Ex 005 (Teaser): Dark of the Daylight (Crash Kings) 26.03.2025

In this patron-only episode, Kate and Cory (hi) discuss the Crash Kings album Dark of the Daylight, along with "technically correct" music, the role of a producer, and "George Bush Laughing Fingers" Support our podcast: https://patreon.com/curseofnonsense Check out our socials: https://linktr.ee/curseofnonsense Logo design: https://www.instagram.com/reggiethrillaveza/

Ep 005: Ty Cobb & Honus Wagner 19.03.2025

Baseball? Mozzarella? The promise of America?! Listen to Kate and Cory (hi) discuss these and more in the latest episode of the Curse of Nonsense! Support our podcast: https://patreon.com/curseofnonsense Check out our socials: https://linktr.ee/curseofnonsense Sources can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRM1nr-HTIO2j9CDI4tDOMerkJU6JkKi_QXPuXlFQvDbxBODCPSQZVqiVq6kZujGpmvo...

Ex 004 (Teaser): Animals - Pink Floyd 12.03.2025

In this patron-only episode, Kate deeply disappoints Cory (hi) for neither the first, nor last, time. To do that, she discusses how she feels about the Pink Floyd album: Animals. Support our podcast: https://patreon.com/curseofnonsense Check out our socials: https://linktr.ee/curseofnonsense Logo design: https://www.instagram.com/reggiethrillaveza/

Ep 004: Cinco De Mayo 05.03.2025

Howdy, pardners! In this episode, Kate and Cory (hi) talk about how Cinco de Mayo isn't really that big of a deal to Mexico. Support our podcast: https://patreon.com/curseofnonsense Check out our socials: https://linktr.ee/curseofnonsense Sources can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTQDMI4DL9p73t7AZK1aNanjbVQLYdqQPkMddAKUBtlgsl3glTOGkFkKDhwBzW1fQoODo0QMEijewPN/pub Logo d...

Ex 003 (Teaser): James Blake 26.02.2025

In this patreon-only episode, we explore the weirdo electronic music of James Blake's debut self-titled album, and disagree strongly about whether it's even good. Support our podcast: https://patreon.com/curseofnonsense Check out our socials: https://linktr.ee/curseofnonsense Logo design: https://www.instagram.com/reggiethrillaveza/

Ep 003: Indus River Valley 19.02.2025

Welcome travelers! In this adventure through time and nonsense, Kate contemplates the "dry earth" fish conspiracy, and Cory (hi) reminisces about the good ol' days (but like, very ol'. Pre-Roman-Empire ol'.) EDIT: this has been reuploaded with an editing fix that was missed on first release. Fuckin oops. Support our podcast: https://patreon.com/curseofnonsense Check out our s...

Ex 002: Princess Mononoke (FREE) 12.02.2025

FREE BONUS EPISODE!! In this free bonus episode listen as Kate makes Cory (hi) watch and talk about Princess Mononoke! A genre of movie Cory (hi) doesn't usually watch as he is uncultured swine! We're releasing the first two episodes in our "extra, behind-the-paywall" series for free, in the hopes that you will like it and support us and pay us money. But even if you don't pa...

Ep 002: Cincinnatus 05.02.2025

In this adventure, listen to Cory (hi) tell Kate about how a legendary Roman general embodied the vibe of "Fuck it, I'm going home." Support our podcast: https://patreon.com/curseofnonsense Check out our socials: https://linktr.ee/curseofnonsense Sources can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTJczstWeddQEqqA7XHvjUWIlK0W3YHE74DWLJGbvhiCfS1-fX2SihMXXcsgL8UPTsA9...

Ex 001: The Last Waltz (FREE) 29.01.2025

FREE BONUS EPISODE!! Cory (hi) makes Kate watch "The Last Waltz", the Scorsese-directed documentary detailing the final live performance of "The Band". We're releasing the first two episodes in our "extra, behind-the-paywall" series for free, in the hopes that you will like it and support us and pay us money. But even if you don't pay, thank you for listening!! Support our podcast: https://patreon...

Ep 001: Diogenes 22.01.2025

In our our first outing, Kate listens to Cory (hi) connecting a modern day youth movement from China to the original troll of ancient Greek philosophy. Support our podcast: https://patreon.com/curseofnonsense Check out our socials: https://linktr.ee/curseofnonsense Sources can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTivEJzlKTyyKDz-Ksv_yc3zq_RGzXxMGIKbQK3WJxkaiM38QID3vEs5p8sTu2R...

Ep 000: Teaser 12.01.2025

A brief introduction to the show, and some nonsense. Seriously, it's in the damn title, we're gonna do nonsense sometimes. Support us on patreon: https://patreon.com/CurseofNonsense Check out our socials: https://linktr.ee/curseofnonsense

Listen to the The Curse of Nonsense podcast in Replaio

Radio and podcasts in one app - free, with no sign-up. Install today and do not miss the launch

Get it on Google Play

Replaio is not a podcast publisher; show names, artwork and audio belong to their authors and are distributed through public RSS feeds.