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Hysterical History
by Alexis Lord and Hailey Strickon
Hysterical History is a comedy podcast where Alexis and Hailey, friends and history lovers, tell each other wacky yet factual stories from the past. Join them every TUESDAY for laughs and weird history realness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Episode 180: Lafayette, America's Favorite Fighting Frenchman - Part Two
Lafayette finally makes it to America, with mixed reception, but he loves it all the same. He gets to fight, command, and tries to start a World War way early! Join Hailey in this episode to learn as Alexis teaches these facts and more! Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley,...
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Episode 179: Lafayette, America's Favorite Fighting Frenchman - Part One
Lafayette is known for being a hero and savior of the American Revolution. But why did he join the fight in America? How did he get a command? And what happened to him after the war? Join us as Alexis teaches Hailey about America's favorite fighting Frenchman. Special thanks to our patrons:...
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Episode 178: George Washington's Donkey Teeth
George Washington didn't have wooden teeth, but what kind of teeth did he have? In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about the first president's teeth, how many he had left by the time he was president, and where that last tooth ended up. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn…
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Watch-along: In The Heart Of The Sea - Part Two
Join Hailey and Alexis for part two of their In The Heart Of The Sea watchalong! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Watch-along: In The Heart Of The Sea - Part One
Join Hailey and Alexis for a bonus episode where they watch In The Heart Of The Sea and react to the movie. In two parts, because the movie is too long for one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 177: Pink, The Color of Mind Control
Can you be controlled by colors? Or are you just being emasculated by bad science? In this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about the color pink, it's gendered history, and it's history in the "scientific" community. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy,...
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Episode 175: Josephine Baker - International Star and Spy
Josephine Baker was a talented dancer, singer, performer, and spy in World War II? In this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about Baker, a black queer icon who broke down barriers, but because of her time, could never quite get over others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 174: Elizabeth Jennings and Henrietta Wood Sue Their Way To Racial Justice
You've heard of Rosa Parks, but have you heard of her predecessor, Elizabeth Jennings? Join Hailey this week as Alexis teaches her and you about Elizabeth Jennings, Henrietta Wood, and the power of black women going to court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 170: Greasy Boy Jones, Queen Victoria's Stalker - Part Two
Join us this week for another ridiculous episode about Queen Victoria's child stalker who really needs to learn how to be an influencer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 169: Greasy Boy Jones - Queen Victoria's Stalker
Why is it so easy to get into Buckingham Palace? What is bear grease? And is Charles Dickens a creep? Join us this week, as Alexis teaches Hailey about the Boy Jones, a greasy stalker of Queen Victoria's. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley,...
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Episode 168: Weirdest Historical Pets
How many presidents have had bears in the White House? Did one have an alligator there? Did someone die in the Tower of London from a ghost bear attack? Learn this and more as Hailey teaches Alexis about weird historical pets! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bonus Episode: International Flag Edition
In this bonus episode, Hailey and Alexis attempt to guess where international flags are from! Spoiler alert: they do medium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 167: Weird Election History
Do you go to a religious service for the celebration of St. Election? Ever been a victim of cooping? Well, after you listen to this episode, those things will make sense! Join Hailey in learning about Election Cake, real and violent election fraud, and what happens when things don't quite go as...
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Episode 166: Real Life Moby Dick, Tragedy of the Essex - Part Two
CW: cannibalism. In this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about the continuous terrible decisions by the Essex whaling boys, Alexis would rather be eaten than be on a boat like they are, and the horrors of capitalism. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and to our patrons: Kathleen…
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Episode 165: Real Life Moby Dick, Tragedy of the Essex - Part One
In this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about the Essex whaling ship: how everything went wrong at every turn and they kept going, how this story is a microcosm of white colonialism in general, and sets up for a banger of a part two. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and to our patrons:...
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Episode 164: The Scariest Stories of Colorado
It's Halloween month and so Alexis and Hailey are bringing you scary historical episodes! In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about some of the most creepy, ill-advised, and metal moments in the history of Colorado. Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and to our patrons: Kathleen,...
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Episode 163: Black Cowboys and Cowgirls
In this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about more black cowboys, black cow ladies, the Great Depression rabbit plague, and much more! Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd,...
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Episode 162: Black Cowboys, Yeehaw
In this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about multiple black cowboys, black cowboy culture, and how Old Town Road's music video is remarkably accurate. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy,...
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Episode 161: Yasuke, the Black Samurai - Part Four
In this episode, we hear the end of Yasuke's story and wrap up the coup from Akechi! Spoiler alert: People do not like the usurper. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd,...
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Episode 160: Yasuke, the Black Samurai - Part Three
In this episode, Yasuke finally gets to fight...eventually. But they some good fights y'all. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica,...
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Episode 159: Yasuke, The Black Samurai - Part Two
In this episode, Yasuke impresses a lot of Japanese people, wonders what his job will be, and finally becomes a samurai! Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail,...
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Hysterical Mini 19: Texan Moms Stealing Legs From Museums
In this mini, Alexis and Hailey catch up on your reviews, emails, and talk about how many random history related things, like Santa Ana's leg and where it should be. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia,...
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Bonus Episode: US State Mottos
In this bonus episode, Hailey and Alexis try to guess states by their mottos, yell a couple times at how wrong some of them are, get tricked by a state using Spanish AGAIN, and generally think almost all states need new mottos. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena &...
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Hysterical Mini 18: Presidential Heights
In this mini, Alexis and Hailey catch up on your reviews, emails, and talk about how tall various Founding Fathers were. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail,...
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Episode 158: Yasuke, The Black Samurai - Part One
In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about Yasuke, a black samurai, calls out the book she's reading for being sketchy at best, and demands Ubisoft turn this into an Assassin's Creed game! Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya,...
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Episode 157: Robert Smalls and the Great Civil War Escape
In this episode, Hailey teaches Alexis about Robert Smalls, a slave turned soldier turned Congressman who did everything he could to build up his race to be on equal footing. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael,...
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Episode 156: Dorothy Dandridge, the Black Carmen
In this guest episode, Alexis teaches Alyssa about Dorothy Dandridge, a beautiful black actress with a heartbreaking life. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail,...
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Episode 155: How a Pennsylvania Quaker Became A Prince of Afghanistan - Part Six Finale
In this final episode of Josiah, so much happens! The British in Kabul! Josiah becomes a prince forever! A European vacation! And two embarrassing defeats back to back. Join us! Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel,...
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Episode 154: How a Pennsylvania Quaker Became A Prince of Afghanistan - Part Five
In this penultimate Josiah episode, will he fight in a battle? Will he be good at anything? Can he redeem himself from being a mediocre white man intent on conquering? Listen and find out! Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya,...
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Episode 153: 1899 Kissing Bug Epidemic
In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about the 1899 Kissing Bug epidemic in the United States, how the deadly bugs became fashion, and makes Hailey relive her childhood nightmares. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel,...
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Bonus Episode: US License Plate Game
Join us for this bonus episode where we guess what license plate is for what state! The powerpoint will be up on our Facebook page if you want to play along. Spoiler alert: We don't know where New Jersey is. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie,...
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Episode 152: Fern Mummy
In this episode, Hailey presents Alexis with a bouillabaisse of topics, with mean Valentines, Victorian fern obsession, and King Tut's cursed tomb! You might think this episode is tangent filled, but most of them were edited out and will be in some outtakes in the future. Special thanks to our...
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Episode 151: How a Pennsylvania Quaker Became A Prince of Afghanistan - Part Four
Josiah vacations at Kabul for 18 months before he decides...to go back towards India?! His ridiculous shenanigans continue in this episode! Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused...
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Episode 150: How a Pennsylvania Quaker Became A Prince of Afghanistan - Part Three
Josiah finally makes it to Kabul and meets Dost Mohammed, who is...kind of hot? And smart? Uh oh. Also he eats a pea that can make your butt fall off! Don't believe me? Listen to the ep and find out which one! This episode ended up being TOO LONG so I had to reduce the audio quality but hopefully...
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Hysterical Mini 17: Roadtrips and the Longest Month of Our Lives
In this mini, Alexis and Hailey catch up on nice reviews, nice emails, rant waaaay too much and try to get through March, the longest month of the century. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara…
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Episode 149: How a Pennsylvania Quaker Became A Prince of Afghanistan - Part Two
Josiah Harlan, a Quaker from Pennsylania, continues on his terrible journey through India to Afghanistan, meets a tiny prince, and then some older ones, cures some blindness and gets deserted by almost all his men. Enjoy! Also the audio is kind of loud in this episode, we did our best to fix it,...
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Episode 148: How a Pennsylvania Quaker Became A Prince of Afghanistan - Part One
We all know countries were practicing imperialism in the 19th century, but what about random individuals? In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey about Josiah Harlan, a Quaker from Pennsylvania, decided, after a break up, to never return to America and take over a piece of Afghanistan for himself,...
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Hysterical Mini 16: The Maxi Mini
When a mini is so long, it's the length of an episode....But hopefully you'll enjoy it during self isolation! Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill,...
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Episode 147: Washing Your Hands By Ignaz Semmelweis
Hate being told to wash your hands in this infectious time? Then this is not the episode for you! This week, Hailey teaches Alexis about the dark history of hand washing and why sometimes you just need to leave the country. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena &…
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Hysterical Mini 15: Yankee Doodle Disaster
In this mini, we mispronunce all things English, and read your emails and reviews! Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Travis, and...
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Episode 146: St. Patrick the Snake Slayer
St. Patrick's Day is about wearing green, eating corned beef and cabbage and removing all the snakes from Ireland? Apparently, that's what St. Patrick did! In this episode, Alexis teaches Hailey some basic info about St. Patrick, all of which he probably made up, and then how the day became a...
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Episode 145: Tulipmania and Econ 101
We've had the housing market crash, the dot come bubble burst, and...the tulip market boom? That's right, in the Golden Dutch age in the 17th century, nothing was more valuable than diseased tulips! Join us as Hailey teaches Alexis some economics and discussion about why humans are not logical…
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Episode 144: Khutulun, The Mongolian Wrestling Princess
You've heard of Atalanta, the speedy Greek mythology heroine who would not marry a man unless he could beat her in a foot race. But have you heard of the real life Mongolian princess who refused to marry a man who couldn't beat her in wrestling? We hadn't until now! Join us as Alexis teaches…
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Episode 143: Ching Shih, Pirate Queen
You've heard of pirates in the Caribbean, but have you heard of pirates in the South China Sea? Join us this week to learn about Ching Shih, possibly the most successful pirate of all time, who brings Britain, Portugal and China onto their knees. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn,...
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Episode 142: History of Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day may have been last week, but are you even sure who you were celebrating or why? Join us this week, as Hailey teaches Alexis about the multiple saints who might have been St. Valentine, and which historical figures made it cool. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn,...
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Hysterical Mini 14: All King Henry's Are French
In this mini, we talk about historical mistakes from many online sources, and read your emails and reviews! Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill,...
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Episode 141: Emperor Wu, China's Only Female Emperor
Men hate her, women hate her, but we love her. Join us for Emperor Wu's journey from concubine, to Empress, to Queen Mother, to Emperor of China. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee...
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Bonus Ep: Reign Season 1 Episode 7 Watch-a-long
Join us in a watch a long of another Reign episode! This one has everything, from poison, to catacombs, and even forks! Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail…
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Hysterical Mini 13: The Longwinded Return
The minis have made their return! Reviews are read, including one from Alexis's professor, and dog pictures abound in the emails we've received. Warning: tangent level 9000. Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael,...
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Episode 140: The Mona Lisa Recovered - Part Two
The Mona Lisa hung in the Louvre, French kings' and Napoleon's bedroom, and...a one room apartment in Paris? Tune in this week as Alexis finished telling Hailey about the Mona Lisa, where she ended up after she was stolen, who stole her, how he got caught, and why it sounds like it's made up, but...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hysterical History is a comedy podcast where Alexis and Hailey, friends and history lovers, tell each other wacky yet factual stories from the past. Join them every TUESDAY for laughs and weird history realness.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HOSTED BY
Alexis Lord and Hailey Strickon
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Hysterical History is a comedy podcast where Alexis and Hailey, friends and history lovers, tell each other wacky yet factual stories from the past. Join them every TUESDAY for laughs and weird history realness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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