Episode 38: Josephine Baker - Performer, Activist & Spy!
In this week's episode of History for Weirdos, Stephanie shares the story of 1920s icon Josephine Baker. From performances, to civil rights protests, and life in a chateau, Baker was the best kind of ...
21 Mar 202233min
Episode 37: The Great Molasses Flood
On this week of the History for Weirdos podcast, we cover the Great Molasses Flood which took place in Boston in 1919. This historical event quickly became folklore, but Andrew shares all the bizarre ...
14 Mar 202230min
Episode 36: Haunted Birthday Special
Welcome to our very first special episode! After going over some housekeeping, Stephanie regales the listeners with the history of the haunted Georgian Hotel in Santa Monica, CA. Be sure to listen to ...
7 Mar 202225min
Episode 35: The Stunning Achievements of Sidney Poitier
In this week's episode, Andrew discusses and highlights the amazing life & legacy of actor/director/diplomat Sidney Poitier. From humble beginnings to Hollywood icon, he led a life that is shrouded in...
7 Feb 202242min
Episode 34: Mary Shelley, the OG Goth Girl
In episode 34 of History for Weirdos, Stephanie shares the strange and tragic stories of iconic author Mary Shelley. Listen and learn on how the author of Frankenstein was truly a goth queen! - Thank...
24 Jan 202236min
Episode 33 - The Disturbing Disappearance of Ambrose Bierce
This week's episode covers the life and disappearance of American author Ambrose Bierce. It has it all folks: war, poetry, corruption, and possibly aliens?! Listen now to get the scoop! - Thank you f...
17 Jan 202241min
Episode 32: Mother Shipton the Witch of Yorkshire
In this week's weird history episode, Stephanie discusses the lore surrounding a famous English witch and prophetess known as "Mother Shipton." Tune in to hear of her witchy origin story and propheti...
10 Jan 202237min
Episode 31: The Pirate Empress
In this week's episode we dive into the story of Zheng Yi Sao, the most prolific pirate you've never heard of. This pirate empress from the early 19th century is a weirdo you will not want to miss! - ...
3 Jan 202245min
