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233 Episodes • By Sarah Marshall • www.buzzsprout.com/1112270...
Sarah is a journalist obsessed with the past. Every week she reconsiders a person or event that's been miscast in the public imagination.
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Halloween History with Chelsey Weber-Smith
Black cats and goblins and broomsticks and ghosts/ C... more
Oct 24 2024 1h 21m
Evolution of Halloween Pranks
Chapter 1 4 mins
The History and Spirit of Halloween
Chapter 2 10 mins
Exploring the Origins of Halloween
Chapter 3 11 mins
Irish Prank Culture in America
Chapter 4 8 mins
Evolving Halloween Costumes and Pranks
Chapter 5 8 mins
The Evolution of Halloween Celebrations
Chapter 6 4 mins
Modern American Holiday Traditions
Chapter 7 12 mins
The Rise of Modern Haunted Houses
Chapter 8 7 mins
The Pixie Stick Poisoning Plot
Chapter 9 11 mins
The Dark Evolution of Halloween
Chapter 10 1 min
Exploring Halloween Podcast Episodes
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A MASSIVE SEANCE Live Show Tour with American Hysteria
What could possibly go wrong when two skeptical podc... more
Oct 18 2024 1m
Skeptical Podcasters Summon Ghosts
Chapter 1 1 min
Skeptical Podcasters Summon Ghosts Live
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Revolutions and Resistance with Kellie Carter Jackson
Kellie Carter Jackson, author of We Refuse: A Forcef... more
Oct 12 2024 1h 4m
State Violence and Self-Defense Discussion
Chapter 1 10 mins
Revolution and Resistance in American History
Chapter 2 6 mins
Revolutionary Beginnings and Ongoing Struggles
Chapter 3 14 mins
Reimagining America
Chapter 4 7 mins
The Abolitionist Movement and Solidarity
Chapter 5 3 mins
Women's Legacy in Defiance and Resilience
Chapter 6 11 mins
Defending Black Women's Power and Love
Chapter 7 10 mins
Black Resistance and Power of Joy
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Lawrence v. Texas Part 2 with Marcus McCann
"Times can blind us to certain truths and later... more
Sep 26 2024 1h 40m
Exploring Trials Through Musical Theatre
Chapter 1 10 mins
Supreme Court Case Lawrence v. Texas
Chapter 2 4 mins
Importance of Queer Gossip in Communities
Chapter 3 12 mins
Legal Battle for LGBTQ Rights
Chapter 4 9 mins
Sex Discrimination in LGBTQ Legal Battle
Chapter 5 7 mins
Life Amid Legal Battles
Chapter 6 10 mins
History and Impact of Supreme Court
Chapter 7 5 mins
Supreme Court Challenges and Hope
Chapter 8 11 mins
Supreme Court Decision on LGBTQ Rights
Chapter 9 14 mins
Supreme Court Decision and Public Celebration
Chapter 10 11 mins
Supreme Court Decision and Activism
Chapter 11 35 sec
Gratitude for LGBTQ Legal Insight
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Lawrence v. Texas Part 1 with Marcus McCann
Or, is it legal to have gay sex in your own home? Th... more
Sep 18 2024 1h 6m
Colorado Club Apartment Life
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The Jane Collective with Moira Donegan
"As long as the law is male, women must be outl... more
Sep 4 2024 1h 9m
Collective Action in American Culture
Chapter 1 10 mins
Jane Collective
Chapter 2 9 mins
History of Illegal Abortion
Chapter 3 12 mins
Underground Abortion Network
Chapter 4 3 mins
Establishing a Covert Abortion Network
Chapter 5 8 mins
Establishing a Covert Abortion Network II
Chapter 6 7 mins
Transformation of Jane Collective Members
Chapter 7 11 mins
Undercover Abortion Network Bust
Chapter 8 6 mins
Celebrating Collective Action in Times
Chapter 9 1 min
Exploring Current Issues With Moira Donegan
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Dungeons & Dragons & The Satanic Panic with Adrian Daub
This week we travel back to the 80s, when America’s ... more
Aug 20 2024 1h 10m
Misunderstandings of Dungeons & Dragons
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Rosie Ruiz and the Marathon Women with Maggie Mertens
Maggie Mertens tells us a tale of the first women wh... more
Aug 5 2024 1h 19m
Cheating in Marathons
Chapter 1 15 mins
Women in Running
Chapter 2 6 mins
Boston Marathon
Chapter 3 5 mins
Women's Running Struggles and Scandals
Chapter 4 5 mins
Marathon Runner's Suspicious Victory
Chapter 5 11 mins
Rosie Ruiz Marathon Scandal Explored
Chapter 6 7 mins
Rosie Ruiz's Deceptive Victory and Fallout"
Chapter 7 8 mins
Marathon Cheating and Media Fascination
Chapter 8 5 mins
Rosie Ruiz's Post-Marathon Scams
Chapter 9 11 mins
Rosie Ruiz's Legacy Explored
Chapter 10 1 min
Women's Running Newsletter With Guest Speaker
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Has the Supreme Court Always Been This Terrible? with Mackenzie Joy Brennan
What is “originalism,” and what does it have to do w... more
Jul 22 2024 1h 2m
The Origins of Originalism and Constitutionalism
Chapter 1 4 mins
The Supreme Court and Originalism
Chapter 2 4 mins
Debunking Originalism and Judicial Bias
Chapter 3 14 mins
The Constitution, Supreme Court, and Judiciary
Chapter 4 4 mins
Government Malfeasance and Judiciary Corruption
Chapter 5 4 mins
Supreme Court Decision-Making Process
Chapter 6 9 mins
Scalia and Originalism
Chapter 7 11 mins
Interpreting Originalism in Legal Context
Chapter 8 8 mins
Empowering Change
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Balloonfest ‘86! with Harmony Colangelo
The city of Cleveland will not be made to apologize ... more
Jul 11 2024 1h 1m
Perceptions of Cleveland Event
Chapter 1 11 mins
Cleveland's Balloon Fest of 1986
Chapter 2 7 mins
Cleveland's Rollercoaster Cultural Identity
Chapter 3 13 mins
Cleveland's Spectacular Balloon Launch
Chapter 4 8 mins
Cleveland's Controversial Balloon Launch
Chapter 5 10 mins
Cleveland's Community and Cultural Identity
Chapter 6 7 mins
The Multifaceted Identity of Cleveland
Chapter 7 1 min
Cleveland's Teen Movie Podcast Episode
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Phones Are Good, Actually with Taylor Lorenz
This week, Taylor Lorenz fights our latest moral pan... more
Jun 25 2024 59m
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Immigration with Alejandra Oliva
Alejandra Oliva, author of Rivermouth, came by to ca... more
Jun 12 2024 1h 12m
Corporate Responsibility and Social Justice
Chapter 1 15 mins
Decades of US Immigration Policy
Chapter 2 5 mins
Immigration Reform and Its Impact
Chapter 3 7 mins
Impact of NAFTA on Immigration Policy
Chapter 4 15 mins
Impact of Government Policies on Immigration
Chapter 5 4 mins
Border Patrol and Law Enforcement Perspective
Chapter 6 4 mins
Ice
Chapter 7 7 mins
Immigration Policy and Systemic Issues
Chapter 8 12 mins
Understanding and Advocating for DACA Recipients
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The Tradwife Rises
Sarah Archer came by to make an episode from scratch... more
May 29 2024 1h 2m
Critical Cultural Commentary on Ex-Evangelicals
Chapter 1 5 mins
The Trad Wife Rises
Chapter 2 9 mins
Rise of the Traditional Wife
Chapter 3 6 mins
The Evolution of Consumer Culture
Chapter 4 7 mins
The Influence of Consumer Culture
Chapter 5 8 mins
Feminism, Lifestyle, and Societal Shifts
Chapter 6 10 mins
Women, Work, and Domesticity
Chapter 7 14 mins
Community in Modern Life
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Rosa Parks with Princess Weekes
Today, Princess Weekes takes us to meet the real Ros... more
May 15 2024 1h 5m
Bus Boycott and Civil Rights Abuses
Chapter 1 5 mins
Rosa Parks
Chapter 2 10 mins
Rosa Parks and Activism's Impact
Chapter 3 3 mins
Struggle for Civil Rights Through Activism
Chapter 4 6 mins
Examining White Women's Accusations of Rape
Chapter 5 4 mins
Civil Rights Activism Through Resistance
Chapter 6 13 mins
The Importance of Rosa Parks
Chapter 7 11 mins
Activism, Sacrifice, and Recognition
Chapter 8 8 mins
Rethinking Historical Figures and Legacy
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George Michael with Marcus McCann Part 2
Let's go outside in the sunshine.   An extended... more
May 1 2024 1h 33m
Troubled Relationship With Driving
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George Michael with Marcus McCann
He turned a bright spark into a flame.(Part 1 of 2!)... more
Apr 17 2024 1h 15m
Parental Influence on Self-Identity
Chapter 1 13 mins
The George Michael Story
Chapter 2 6 mins
George Michael's Coming of Age
Chapter 3 4 mins
George Michael's Early Self-Image and Career
Chapter 4 12 mins
Wham's Rise to Pop Stardom
Chapter 5 3 mins
Pop Music Evolution and Agency
Chapter 6 15 mins
George Michael
Chapter 7 8 mins
Experience and Acceptance Through Struggle
Chapter 8 10 mins
George Michael's Personal and Public Struggle
Chapter 9 34 sec
Gratitude for Guest Author and Team
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Hoax Spectacular! with Chelsey Weber-Smith
Sarah talks with Chelsey Weber-Smith, host of Americ... more
Apr 1 2024 1h 3m
Challenges of Misinformation in Society
Chapter 1 16 mins
Hoax Spectacular
Chapter 2 10 mins
Hoaxes and April Fool's Day Pranks
Chapter 3 8 mins
Hoaxes, Misinformation, and Pranks
Chapter 4 7 mins
American Hysteria
Chapter 5 10 mins
The Loch Ness Monster Mystery
Chapter 6 4 mins
Searching for Nessie
Chapter 7 4 mins
Cryptids, Hoaxes, and Beliefs
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BONUS Britney Spears Book Club with Eve Lindley
Celebrity correspondent Eve Lindley came by to tell ... more
Mar 26 2024 56m
Famous Children in Entertainment Industry
Chapter 1 12 mins
Exploring Britney Spears' Cultural Impact
Chapter 2 14 mins
Britney Spears' Book Announcement and Life
Chapter 3 11 mins
Britney Spears
Chapter 4 5 mins
Britney Spears Childhood and Career
Chapter 5 10 mins
Britney Spears' Early Beginnings and Misadventures
Chapter 6 2 mins
Early Career in Entertainment Industry
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The Oscars Streaker with Michael Schulman
In 1974, Robert Opel ran naked through the Academy A... more
Mar 19 2024 1h 15m
Oscars
Chapter 1 12 mins
History of the Oscars and Streakers
Chapter 2 9 mins
The Oscars Streaker
Chapter 3 12 mins
The Streaker Phenomenon of 1974
Chapter 4 10 mins
Robert Opel's Radical Activism in 1970s
Chapter 5 12 mins
Tragic Events of San Francisco
Chapter 6 3 mins
The Provocative Art of Robert Opal
Chapter 7 12 mins
Unsolved Murder and Conspiracy Theories
Chapter 8 1 min
Oscar Wars
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Balto with Blair Braverman
Blair Braverman tells us how the legendary story of ... more
Mar 4 2024 1h 9m
The Legacy of Sled Dog Mushing
Chapter 1 12 mins
Balto
Chapter 2 14 mins
Race to Save Children From Diphtheria
Chapter 3 9 mins
Togo
Chapter 4 6 mins
Lead Dogs and the Serum Relay
Chapter 5 8 mins
Race to Deliver Diphtheria Serum
Chapter 6 10 mins
The Serum Run of 1925
Chapter 7 6 mins
Mushing
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The Shoe Bomber with Miles Klee
This week, writer Miles Klee tells us why we have to... more
Feb 20 2024 1h 11m
The Impact of Richard Reed
Chapter 1 9 mins
Shoe Bomber's Forgotten Story
Chapter 2 7 mins
Impact of 9-11 and Anthrax Attacks
Chapter 3 7 mins
Richard Reid
Chapter 4 7 mins
Radicalization in Finsbury Park [-]
Chapter 5 6 mins
Incompetence and Gray Areas in Terrorism
Chapter 6 13 mins
Inept Terrorist Foiled by Passengers
Chapter 7 6 mins
Debunking the Myth of Shoe Bombs
Chapter 8 13 mins
The Legacy of Airport Security
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Tiny Tim with Harmony Colangelo
This week, Harmony Colangelo tiptoes through the tul... more
Feb 6 2024 1h 14m
The Lumpy Journey of a Boy
Chapter 1 9 mins
The Fascinating Life of Tiny Tim
Chapter 2 10 mins
Tiny Tim's Journey to Stardom
Chapter 3 11 mins
Tiny Tim
Chapter 4 10 mins
Tiny Tim's Career and Personal Life
Chapter 5 12 mins
Tiny Tim's Marriage and Fame
Chapter 6 13 mins
Tiny Tim's Decline and Career Resurgence
Chapter 7 5 mins
Tiny Tim's Fascinating Life
Chapter 8 51 sec
GSM EU and Collangelo Universe Journey
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The “Pro-Life” Movement
During what should’ve been Roe v. Wade’s 51st birthd... more
Jan 25 2024 1h 4m
Pro Life Movement's Appeals and Importance
Chapter 1 14 mins
The Pro-Life Movement
Chapter 2 5 mins
Political Motivations Behind Anti-Abortion Movement
Chapter 3 6 mins
Understanding Evangelicalism in American Politics
Chapter 4 11 mins
The Propagation of Pro Life Legislation
Chapter 5 7 mins
The Complexity of the Pro-Life Movement
Chapter 6 8 mins
Abortion Support and Access Complexities
Chapter 7 11 mins
Stay Informed on Abortion Issues
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The Battle of the Sexes with Julie Kliegman
Sarah teams up with writer and editor Julie Kliegman... more
Jan 8 2024 1h
Sports, Exclusion, and Gender
Chapter 1 7 mins
Tennis Battle of the Sexes
Chapter 2 10 mins
Tennis Battle of the Sexes
Chapter 3 9 mins
Battle of the Sexes in Sports
Chapter 4 10 mins
Bobby Riggs vs. Billy Jean King
Chapter 5 10 mins
Billie Jean King vs. Bobby Riggs Legacy
Chapter 6 11 mins
Impact of Battle on Women's Sports
Chapter 7 45 sec
Thank You and Farewell
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The Exorcist with Marlena Williams
The Exorcist turns 50 this week, so we invited Marle... more
Dec 28 2023 1h 11m
Exploring the Popularity of Controversial Media
Chapter 1 7 mins
The Exorcist
Chapter 2 13 mins
The Exorcist
Chapter 3 14 mins
Making and Impact of the Exorcist
Chapter 4 5 mins
Discussion of the Exorcist's Troubled Production
Chapter 5 5 mins
Cultural Context of the Exorcist
Chapter 6 4 mins
Evil in Horror Films
Chapter 7 12 mins
The Exorcist
Chapter 8 7 mins
Exorcist's Impact on Audiences and Identity
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