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Outrageously Unnecessary
by Haley Borden
An irregularly scheduled podcast where two friends talk about the ridiculous purchases of the wealthy through the ages. Because as long as there have been wealthy people, they've been buying obnoxious crap.Follow us on Instagram @outrageouslyunnecessaryand Twitter @OUnnecessaryPod
Episodes
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Episode 43: Classy and Erudite
We're a week late on October's episode! So sorry! Come listen to Haley talk about the modern day Queen of Halloween, and then stay to hear Stephen talk about the optional services in life that the rich have access to! Images we talk about will be up on instagram! We love you <3
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Episode 42: Divine Furlong
Stephen talks about CAMELS. Haley talks about Alexander the Great's boyfriend. Sorry we're late guys! Take a look at the photos we talk about this episode on instagram! @outrageouslyunnecessary Or come follow us on Twitter! @ounecessarypod
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Episode 41: Sofishticated
It's still the 15th! We did it! We released something on a schedule! Wooo! Anywho, join Haley in talking about some large fish transportation and then hear Stephen talk about an incredibly rich and traumatized divorcee. Follow us on socials! Instagram: @outrageouslyunncessary Twitter:...
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Episode 40: Summer Camp
Wow we made it to episode 40! How the hell did we do that? I think that averages us at 10 episodes a year.. Anywho, join Stephen to talk about Summer Camp Frat Party for Rich White Men! and then Haley talks about the world's most disappointing billionaire! Stephen manages his best pun yet! Thanks...
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Episode 39: In Ranch
A short-ish episode for you sweet Gilded Gang listeners! Google was kind on Haley's rabbit hole search, and gifted us with the story of the Rothschild Surrealist Ball.
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Episode 38: Thither
Stephen is recovered from the brink of death and somehow found a Gilded Age tale that Haley has NEVER HEARD OF. And Haley just got really into a new podcast and recapped an episode for you.
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Episode 37: It's So French
We're really sorry for the French accents on this one, guys. They really got away from us Anywho, tune in to Stephen talking about the woman responsible for killing the planet! Haley talks about the Wedding of the Century!
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Episode 36: Old Man Face Codpiece
It's 2022! Haley talks about stupid fashion trends. Stephen talks about rich people pissing contents. An exciting time for all of us. We've missed you, Gilded Gang.
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Episode 35: Economy Parking Lot Bus
Cutting it close, but we did it! An August episode to fill our monthly quota! Come learn about Stephens Crazy Crib series finale! Then get historical and learn about how to melt your own ding dang amber!
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Episode 34: God Damned Stuttering Castles
Welcome to the exhausted, low energy episode! We were pooped while recording this, y'all. We definitely got a little loopy towards the end there, so we highly recommend sticking around til the end for some slap-happy hosts. Haley was given her topic by her friend Jose, who mentioned his…
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Episode 33: Rainforest Cafe Sky
Hey yo hey! Come listen to another installment of Crazy Cribs! And also some Stephen backstory! Turns out the poor boy can never go skiing again. Second half is all about the Bonaparte you've never heard of! Finally... Sneads Ferry? Call us. We love you
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Episode 32: Gold Makes Me Angry
Come listen and learn about Nawab Bob (okay, his name is actually Muhammed Mahabat Khanji III, but Nawab Bob is just so catchy), a Chump Change involving anime and gold, and a continuation of Stephen's Crazy Cribs series!
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Episode 31: Concrete Donut
Welcome to Season 2! At least... We're calling it Season 2 after our longest hiatus ever. Sorry about the no warning, guys. We didn't know if was happening either, and then after a while it seemed like it had been to long to even bring it up.. You know how it is. Anyways, topics for this episode...
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Episode 30: Stick Up Her Butt
Goodness gracious, episode 30! Look at us go! Apologies for being extremely late on the upload, my sweet Gilded Gang, but as usual, life got the better of us. But to ring in our 30th episode (and to give Stephen a break and give him a chance to recover from his cold), Haley is taking the wheel on...
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Episode 29: Voice Acting 101
Haley talks about Guinness Book of World Record winner of the title "World's Greatest Miser" and Stephen talks about the guy who made storage lockers a thing! Also far too many show recommendations?
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Episode 28: Take it in the...
Oh no we accidentally created an awful catchphrase this episode! Well, please forgive us and listen to Stephen talk about a man who created an extremely silly "mansion". And then stick around for Haley to talk about a scam of epic proportions from 18th century France! Like what you hear? Give us…
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Episode 27: A Rumbly Tumbly
This episode we find out about Stephen's hidden past (at least, hidden to Haley), when we talk about a Lord of the Rings high fantasy wedding. And then Stephen manages to find a Gilded Age mogul who Haley DOESN'T know about? What is even happening. Follow us on Instagram! @outrageouslyunnecessary...
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Episode 26: Feed the Fishy and Ride a Bear
*Disclaimer* The last 6 minutes of Stephen's audio was lost. Haley's audio remains in place to give an ending to the story. Please forgive how strange it may sound. Hiatus is OVER! Three cheers for that. Please join us today as Stephen regales us with the life of the self-proclaimed Queen of…
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Episode 25: The Anals of Crime
Hooooo baby, it's been a while, hasn't it? Well, in these very strange times I hope we can provide a bit of comedic comfort to you. Or you're free to chat with us on twitter, instagram, or our email if you need someone to keep you company during isolation! Just reach out! Anyhoo, Haley brings her...
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Episode 24: Dwarf Tossing
Boy oh boy, we sure are good at not having life get in the way of our hobby podcast... Sorry for the wait you guys! This episode is filled with many side tangents, and some insight into Haley's high school history lessons that may explain why she is just SO INTO THIS. Stephen brings to the table...
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Episode 23: Yurt Yeeters
How do you do, fellow Yurt Yeeters? Okay but really, you'll have to look at the photos of these extremely fancy yurts on our instagram/twitter and mourn the fact that they were yeeted. Come learn about the fancy fancy yurts and other very good information all about the 2,500th Anniversary...
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Episode 22: Two Vacuums = One Cargo Ship
Guys, we're sorry for this one. This is our second annual Christmas episode and it's just the epitome of capitalism, so it's bound to make you angry. It sure made us angry! We're thinking sticking to the wealthy of the past for the next few episodes may be smart. Anyways, take a listen for…
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Episode 21: Eatin' Chicken, Lickin' Walls (with Guests Alicia, Brandon, & Chris)
Welcome to a very special guest episode! Say hello to Haley's Thanksgiving Dinner guests, Alicia, Brandon, & Chris, who kindly agreed to be told an outlandish story by Haley. This episode is all about the 5th Duke of Portland, an aristocrat we're fairly certain is a mole person. PS Please excuse...
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Episode 20: Sad Clowns Eat Sad Candy
The Halloween Episode is here!! Get excited to hear Haley talk all about how The Happiest Place on Earth decorates for Halloween in ONE NIGHT. And then Content Warning for Stephen's topic, mention of insane asylums, blood, mistreatment, death, bones. Yeah, things took a dark turn for Stephen, but…
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Episode 19: Support Petty B*tches
Oh boy, here we go naming our listeners and coming up with segment names, everybody run for your lives! Stephen goes first today with the topic of a Gilded Age millionaire who probably could have become an Owl themed version of Batman. Haley opts to talk about the Golden Age of Hollywood and its...
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Episode 18: A Noble's Snail Trail
Haley went to France and was inspired to tell the tales of 17th Century life in French Court! Stephen finally finished the massive cliffhanger he left us on last episode: what happened to the Fugger family? Also we're trying out fun facts, so let us know how you like that! If you want to see…
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Episode 17: The Wiz Khalifa
Sorry we're late! Moving is the worst, right? Hopefully we can make it up to you with the show's very first two part episode! Stephen had so much information on a guy named Jakob Fugger that he needed 2 parts. And Haley just wanted to make you feel bad about your current bank account balance by...
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Episode 16: Drug Money Built New York Public Libraries
Calling all trivia junkies - come learn about how a millionaire secluded herself in a hotel room for 24 years living off of crackers and Cuban cigars! Or win Jeopardy by knowing who it was that built New York City's public libraries - but you know, with drug money. Because opium is China's…
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Episode 15: A Metric Buttload
Come take a listen to birthday boy Stephen talk about insane collections curated by every day enthusiasts. (We do get a little off track with personal collection anecdotes). Haley brings the amazing Ornamental Garden Hermit to the table, and yes, it is as weird as you think it is.
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Episode 14: The Wizard's Tower
Join Haley in discovering the wonderful world of pineapples and their influence on wealthy society. People would do just about anything for a pineapple it seems. And listen to Stephen take us on a tour of the world's most expensive doll house. It's really a miniature, but let's not get into...
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Episode 13: A Casual Brick of Gold
Kayde and Haley are back together for episode 13! Kayde talks about the Philippines' world record holding First Lady. A hint - she's a pretty fashionable lady. Haley talks about Victorian England's obsession with Egypt and how they took their love a little too far. Please like, subscribe, leave a...
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Episode 12: Scrape the Gold Off Your Car (with guest George)
Haley is here with listener and topic suggester George! George has been so chock full of topic suggestions we decided to let him have a go at telling the world about one of them! Or rather, two of them because the first one is short. George talks about ridiculous things that happened in the world...
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Episode 11: Fishes and Females
Stephen and Haley are here once again dishes out the hot gossip on whatever it is those darn rich people are spending their money on. Does it count if the gossip is about people from over 100 years ago? ... In any case we're glad to give you some facts to dish out at parties, Stephen is talking...
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Episode 10: Proud Owner of the Vajoliroja
Haley talks about a car that was made by carousel designers! And also is more life like than it should be. Stephen talks about the mid-2000's favorite pirate, his yacht, and how to properly host a funeral for someone who wants to go out with a bang. See the photos on Instagram...
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Episode 9: King of the Dudes
Welcome to the true host alternating schedule! Stephen is here with Haley this week and he takes a dip back in time to talk about a few.. colorful characters in history. Namely a Fonzie-esque Musketeer and a Roman emperor who might actually be Scrooge McDuck. Haley counters these good historical...
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Episode 8: Spaghetti Bangs
In this episode Haley talks about how America's National Treasure has trouble holding onto his money and Kayde is here to talk about how crack cocaine ruins the lives of lottery winners. Like what we got? Give us a review and rating on iTunes! Wanna see the photos we talk about in this episode?...
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Episode 7: Holy French Toast and Aliens, Batman!
We didn't meet our New Year's resolution of once a month in January, but we're here for February gosh darn it. So Stephen is back, this time with a new title! He's officially the third co host of the show! Stephen and Kayde will be interchangeable now! Stephen starts us off with government funded...
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Episode 6: Like Two Horses in a Stable (with Guest Stephen)
Kayde is out holiday shopping so episode 6 is brought to you by Haley and friend of the show Stephen! Today's filthy rich topics include a toy store with everything including a receipt from the internet's favorite celebrity, and ridiculous ways to spend your money partying on New Year's Eve.…
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Episode 5: Line it with Squirrel Fur
Kayde and Haley are together again! After an absence Kayde brings a doozy to the table by talking about fake billionaire Jho Low and Haley talks about The Dancing Marquess - Henry Paget. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for updates and info! Send questions to [email protected]
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Episode 4: Keep Building (with guest Garret)
Haley is here with a Halloween spooky (not that spooky) story about a very crazy mansion. And she brought her boyfriend Garret to the table to try and convince him to drive the 3 hours to take her there. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for photos and updates!
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Episode 3: Just Buy The Chairs, Cecil (with guests Stephen and Trevor)
Episode 3 of Outrageously Unnecessary includes a ridiculous costume party, a mold of Oprah's butt, the purchase of a Wonder of the World, and the best couch. Thanks to guests Stephen and Trevor for joining Haley on this episode! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for links to more information on...
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Episode 2: Rich Man's Kinder Surprise
Join Haley and Kayde for Episode 2 of Outrageously Unnecessary! This week we talk about some non-edible Kinder Surprises that have a lot of wind up mechanisms. We also talk about the world's most absurd dinner party for horse lovers! Email us at [email protected] Follow us on...
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Episode 1: I Speak for the Hippos
Episode 1 of Outrageously Unnecessary, a podcast about the insane things the wealthy have bought. Today Haley discusses Pablo Escobar's rampant hippo problem and Kayde brings the Sultan of Brunei and his little brother Prince Jefri to the table. Send comments or suggestions to...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
An irregularly scheduled podcast where two friends talk about the ridiculous purchases of the wealthy through the ages. Because as long as there have been wealthy people, they've been buying obnoxious crap.Follow us on Instagram @outrageouslyunnecessaryand Twitter @OUnnecessaryPod
HOSTED BY
Haley Borden
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An irregularly scheduled podcast where two friends talk about the ridiculous purchases of the wealthy through the ages. Because as long as there have been wealthy people, they've been buying obnoxious crap.Follow us on Instagram @outrageouslyunnecessaryand Twitter @OUnnecessaryPod
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Outrageously Unnecessary is created and hosted by Haley Borden.
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