You Ain't a'Woofin - History, Mystery, Crime, and Astrology

On today’s episode, Valerie recounts the story of a macabre scandal that shocked Georgian Era Liverpool when a devastating discovery was made after examining three foul-smelling 42 gallon casks that had been left the night before at George’s Dock. That discovery led to another, even  more horrific discovery in the cellar of a boy’s school run by a local reverend, and a manhunt for the suspected ga...

On today’s episode, we discuss the invention of “Friction Lights/Lucifers”, the very first Cowes Regatta, brought to us by the playboy prince, George IV, the cinematic universe of Kevin Costner brought to us by The Last of the Mohicans , the first ever photograph, and the time when frenemies turned penpals (Jefferson and Adams) died within hours of each other on the Jubilee of the signing of the D...

On today’s episode, Valerie shares the petty and ridiculous tale of Andrew Jackson’s murderous duel. This story proves true any rumors of his violent temper and obsession with retribution for ANY perceived wrongs. We outline the dramatic name-calling, the series of “diss tracks” between him and Charles Dickinson (and friends), the challenge to a duel, the unsavory strategies to win, and a controve...

On today’s episode, we visit our old friends Napoleon and Lewis & Clark. We discuss the beautiful Arc de Triomphe monument, Lewis & Clark’s arrival in St. Louis, which was received with great fanfare (except for that one guy), the invention of carbon paper, the cocktail of cocktails - The Old Fashioned, and finally anthropometry in the 1806 Timeline Twist. Next, Amy Jo tells the sensationa...

On today’s episode, Valerie shares the astonishing story of a rebellion that ensued after a senseless, racially motivated murder in Arkansas, an area that was reeling when its economy was turned upside down after the civil war. The retribution that followed, and the mob’s extended presence in the town afterward was seen as terrorizing or tense, depending on the news source. Next, Amy Jo covers our...

On today’s episode, Valerie touches on the Ku Klux Klan Act and the Franco-Prussian War, including an unpleasant but likely necessary Paris Seige Menu, new releases of some favorite foods, maybe the first essential oil diffuser, and a historical Easter-Egg laden 1871 Italian map (along with Reddit comments) in the Timeline Twist. Next, Amy Jo tells the gross and gory details of the story of the Wh...

On today’s episode, Valerie tells the story of a group of 114th Field Artillery Regiment men, who shortly after the close of WWI, set out for retribution by kidnapping the most sought after man of the day. They were led by Colonel Luke Lea (yes - that’s his real name), and armed with confidence, a Sam Brown Belt, fake papers, and a Cadillac. While the mission failed, we think it makes for one ente...

On today’s episode, Valerie’s Timeline Twist outlines a wild year, including wars, riots, and strikes, as well as a LOT of beverages, as folks prepared for prohibition - Boo! We also discuss the second-ever cocktail book written by the highly skilled, famous African-American bartender, Julian Anderson, an appropriated and offbeat new dance called the “Black Bottom”, and the short-lived magazine, G...

Technical difficulties are never fun. We're bummed we couldn't bring you Episode 65 today. Here's an outtake from Episode 58, about Ye Olde Andrew Jackson, to tide you over. We love you, and we ain't a'woofin! -Amy Jo & Valerie For content sources visit our website: youaintawoofinpod.com Follow and Support Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youaintawoofinpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.c...

On today’s episode, Valerie shares the calamitous story of the Bisbee Massacre and the Cochise County Cowboys, who galloped into the small Arizona mining town in search of a BIG payoff. The haphazard plan and murderous spree resulted in multiple dead, TWO mobs, a lynching, and a brand spankin’  new gallows, large enough to hang all the outlaws at once. In the Zodiac Back, Amy Jo covers the astrolo...

On today’s episode Amy Jo and Valerie celebrate the roll out of audio episodes to YouTube (in the next few weeks)by taking a look back at some of their favorite episodes from Seasons 1 & 2. Thanks for listening! We love you, and we ain’t a’Woofin! For content sources visit our website: ⁠ youaintawoofinpod.com ⁠ Follow and Support Instagram: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/youaintawoofinpod/ ⁠ Face...

On today’s episode, Valerie covers late 19th century advancements in electricity, the man behind the first vaudeville theater in Boston, the mysterious 1883 Hot Springs Mystery Photograph, an unparalleled hair lotion that was celebrated by ALL classes of society all over the world, and greased flagpoles on Evacuation Day, in the 1883 Timeline Twist. Next, Amy Jo tells a tragic story that began wit...

On today’s episode, Valerie tells the mystifying tale of an 18th century prank gone wrong! Lancashire County residents were distressed when an outbreak of convulsions began at the local cotton mill and spread nearby. When the doctor arrived, he brought with him a most surprising remedy. We cover this incident and a few other examples of some wild hysterias throughout history. Next, Amy Jo covers t...

On today’s episode, Valerie’s Timeline Twist presents notable moments in American history of the Constitutional variety, bartering for butter, George Washington’s boozy farewell party at Philadelphia hotspot, the City Tavern, and a few fascinating facts about the US Constitution - when the founding fathers created a republic - if we can keep it. Next, Amy Jo tells the wild tale of the Militia Must...

On today’s episode, Valerie shares a tragic and all too familiar story of violence against three young black men in 1967 Detroit. The killings took place within the backdrop of a race rebellion, while the “Summer of Love” was dreamily unfolding on the West Coast. We cover the setting, the horrific incident, and the frustrating aftermath. Next, Amy Jo’s Zodiac Back covers the 1967 comet Ikeya-Seki,...

On today’s episode, Valerie presents a most eventful year in American history including war protests, race rebellions, the early Apollo program, the introduction of some well-known junk food, music in the Summer of Love, questionable recipes, and fashion & feminism in the music-heavy 1967 Timeline Twist. Next, Amy Jo breaks down the long history of the wild man of the woods, who, in the mid 20...

On today’s episode, Valerie presents the murder of Johann Heinrich Rieber, beloved mayor of Bönnigheim, Germany. Despite quick action by neighbors (by 1835 standards, that is), the case went cold. A chance conversation in Washington D.C. four decades later with a man who’d been accused of the crime, revealed the name of the killer - a war hero, praised by Robert E. Lee. Next, in Amy Jo’s 1835 Zodi...

On today’s episode, Valerie’s Timeline Twist includes the Texas Rev(olution), 1835 personal ads, we discuss the marketability of corn milk, the fanciest of fancy meringue cakes, the end of bloodletting and the beginning of double blind trials (were they really trials?), wax statues, and packing the court. Next, Amy Jo presents the fanciful story of the Great Moon Hoax of 1835. The beginning of sen...

On today’s episode, Valerie shares the story of the unsolved Gilded Age murder of Mr. John Sheedy, a real estate developer, gaming establishment owner, and all around “sporting” man. We discuss several possible instigators and consider the motivation for the attack, in yet another caning story that also includes adultery, scandal, racism, and greed on the Great Plains! Next, Amy Jo’s 1891 Zodiac B...

On today’s episode, Valerie’s Timeline Twist presents the 1891 major events, we discuss the existence of Fig Newton recipes and Rayon, taking three luxurious years to paint cats, the “Original Italian Cookbook” (shaped afte r la cucina della nonna - grandma’s cooking!), and Tall-Tale postcards - Is that a giant ear of corn? Next, Amy Jo tells the tragic story of the sinking of the SS Utopia as it...

On today’s episode, Valerie covers the largest prison break in Folsom Prison history and the revolving number of men who made it to freedom - some of them were never caught! This wild story includes a bit of the prison’s history and the chaos of the escape and its aftermath. Move over Johnny Cash. (Just kidding, we love him!) Next, Amy Jo covers the recent node changes and the upcoming new moon in...

On today’s episode, Valerie’s Timeline Twist features a number of firsts for women, the introduction of the term ‘crayola’, a favorite American motorcycle brand, and Calvin peeing decals. We also discuss one of the first cross-country road trips, musical theater of the day, and the serious debate about whether Nascar is a sport. Next, Amy Jo tells the mysterious tale of a lesser-known, but still t...

On today’s BONUS astrology episode, Amy Jo breaks down some major astrological transits which are guaranteed to shape the Action Movie Trailer-esque first half of 2025. We discuss the THREE outer planet ingresses happening within a year of each other (Pluto in Aquarius, Neptune in Aries, Uranus in Gemini)- an occurrence which is unheard of in history! Next, Amy Jo outlines significant movements of...

On today’s episode, Valerie tells the bloody tale of a bloody murder of a widowed proprietress of a millinery shop in 19th century New York City. We cover the leads, clues, and suspects, and the coroner’s inquest testimony which led to a decision in the case. It was indeed a senseless tragedy, and did we mention it was bloody? Next, in the 1860 Zodiac Back, Amy Jo covers our sign of the week - Vir...

On today’s episode, we cover Mexico’s presidential problems,  popular and problematic songs of the day, a baseball title that was won by fans, the emergence of nursing as a solid career for women, and a surprising letter trolling newly elected US President, Abraham Lincoln, in the 1860 Timeline Twist. Next, Amy Jo covers the “most important eclipse” of 1860 - which proved that CME’s (coronal mass...