History For Weirdos

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

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

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

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

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

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

Happy Holidays Weirdos! In our special 30th episode, Stephanie shares the pagan roots of many beloved Christmas traditions. Tune into to hear how ancient Romans, Celtics, Norse, Aztecs (and more) infl...

27 Des 202133min

We're back weirdos! In this week's episode Andrew tells the tale of wonderful weirdo Maud Wagner the first recorded female tattoo artist in the United States. Tune in now to learn more about Maud and ...

20 Des 202130min