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A comedy podcast where Blair MacMillan and Carley Thorne attempt to be historians.
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- 130 - The Insane American Psycho Publishing Saga
Happy Halloween!!! Today we are chatting the American Psycho Publishing drama and Brett Easton Ellis's messy reputation!!!
Stay spooky girls!!!
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Fri, 30 Oct 2026 - 1h 17min - 129 - RASPUTIN (The Romanovs pt. 5)
Today we explore the man, the myth, the legend of RASPUTIN. The Siberian mystic who was the final nail in the coffin of the Romanovs.
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Fri, 16 Oct 2026 - 1h 20min - 128 - Joni Mitchell: The Beginnings (Laurel Canyon pt. 4)
Carley's guide to Laurel Canyon
This is the start of our 3-part Joni Mitchell arc!!! Our Canadian Queen <3 Enjoy girls!!!
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Fri, 09 Oct 2026 - 49min - 127 - The Last Tsar of Russia (The Romanovs pt. 4)
MAMAS!!! Today we are finally getting into the meat and potatoes of the Romanovs, as we dive into Nicholas II, the last Tsar of Russia.
This one is actually concise!! tf. ok love you byeeeeee
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Fri, 02 Oct 2026 - 53min - 126 - Letterbitchd: TIFF Check-in and Movie Recs!!
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We check in about the first few day of the Toronto International Film Festival, give our recs, and have a ball!!!
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Tue, 22 Sep 2026 - 1h 08min - 125 - Letterbitched: Most an-TIFF-ipated movies of the Toronto International Film Festival!
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TIFF IS HERE!! Here are our most anticipated films of the fesT!!!!!
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Fri, 11 Sep 2026 - 40min - 124 - We Need To Talk About The Russian Serfs (The Romanovs pt. 3)
Today we finally unpack russian serfdom and it's fun!!! Sort of. Okay love you bye <3
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Fri, 11 Sep 2026 - 1h 04min - 123 - We Will Always Love You, Dolly Parton
Dollytalk starts around 36mins, before that we are mostly chatting books <3
We simply had to do an episode as a tribute to the great Dolly Parton. A kind, talented icon who we will truly miss :( <3
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Fri, 04 Sep 2026 - 1h 20min - 122 - Letterbitchd: The Odyssey(s)
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Today, in honour of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, we discuss our favourite Odyssey-style films!!
Catch you in the next one :)
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Fri, 28 Aug 2026 - 56min - 121 - Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young & Carley & Blair (Laurel Canyon pt. 3)
Carley's guide to Laurel Canyon
History starts around 30mins
We chat the messy history of Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young among other things!!!!!
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Fri, 14 Aug 2026 - 1h 08min - 120 - Letterbitchd: top films of the year (so far...)
The girls go over our favourite films we've seen this year!!!! <3
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Wed, 29 Jul 2026 - 1h 04min - 119 - Catherine the Great was a Woman in a Man's Field (The Romanovs pt. 2)
Today we dive into Russia's last great leader, Catherine the GREAT. She was iconic, she was ahead of her time, she was also pretty bad!
Before that, of course, we cover the Saint Satine Drama
Ok enjoy girls! We <3 you!
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Fri, 24 Jul 2026 - 1h 18min - 118 - Letterbitched: favourites, taste, and the magic of film
Introducing Letterbitched!!! The Girl Historians spin-off movie podcast where we invite fan fave Ghazal onto the mic as our third host to talk all things movies <3<3
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Fri, 17 Jul 2026 - 1h 12min - 117 - The Mamas and the Papas (Laurel Canyon pt. 2)
Carley's guide to Laurel Canyon
History starts around 20mins
It's a heatwave in toronto and the girls are heating it up even more with this episode on the Mamas and the Papas. Enjoy!! <3
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Fri, 10 Jul 2026 - 1h 02min - 116 - The Craziest People in the World (Laurel Canyon pt. 1)
Carley's guide to Laurel Canyon
History starts around 30mins
today we set the stage for Laurel Canyon. We also talk about Rob Ford and other pressing matters. Enjoy <3!!
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Blair is in a Toronto Fringe show!
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Fri, 19 Jun 2026 - 1h 09min - 115 - The Time of Troubles (The Romanovs pt. 1)
Blair is in a Toronto Fringe show!
History starts around 33mins
We are kicking off summer school with out first (very dense) episode of the Romanovs!!! Enjoy girls <3
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Fri, 12 Jun 2026 - 1h 02min - 114 - The Life and Times of James Charles
The scandalous life of the infamous james charles <3 as usual, the james chat starts around the half hour mark. We also reveal the new season topic!! Ah!!
love yall ok bye
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Fri, 05 Jun 2026 - 1h 29min - 113 - The Radium Girls
The girls explore the capitalistic horror of the RADIUM GIRLS!! Actually so upsetting and enraging.
Taking a little break but will be back at the end of may!! See you then girls we love you <3
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Fri, 01 May 2026 - 59min - 112 - THE KENNEDYS EP. 19: RFK Jr Part 2, Sex and the City, Adela, and more!
RFK Jr part two- he's evil!!! Rfk jr part starts around 50mins.
We also discuss sex and the city, Adela, and self doubt! Yipee!
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Fri, 24 Apr 2026 - 1h 22min - 111 - THE KENNEDYS EP. 18: RFK Jr. part one
Join us as we explore the not-evil beginnings of RFK JR!!! The rich child of Bobby Kennedy who exventually grew up to be the menace we know today.
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Fri, 17 Apr 2026 - 1h 03min - 110 - Grey Gardens, Katseye, Girlhood
Grey Gardens Section starts around the 50min mark <3
Talking Grey Gardens, the notorious tale of Jackie Kennedy's aunt and cousin living in a run down mansion- as made famous by the cult 1975 documentary.
We also have a lengthy chat about life, Katseye, and other things <3 chatty girls rejoice! Everyone else feel free to skip ahead hehe
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Fri, 10 Apr 2026 - 1h 45min - 109 - White Authors, Gardening, and other things we have to talk about
The girls gather to discuss Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash and the world of Dimes Square.
okay love you bye!!
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Fri, 27 Mar 2026 - 1h 18min - 108 - THE KENNEDYS EP. 17 The Tragedy of Carolyn & JFK Jr
JFK Jr. was the the USA's most eligible bachelor- until he met Carolyn Besette.
Join us as we unpack another Kennedy Tragedy!!!!
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Fri, 06 Mar 2026 - 1h 30min - 107 - We Need to Talk About Manon's Hiatus from Katseye
Current events! We simply could not ignore Manon's absence from Katseye and had to rush an episode about it for this week. okay love yoiu bye~!!!!
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Fri, 27 Feb 2026 - 1h 31min - 106 - Emily Brontë and Wuthering Heights
Today we discuss Emily Brontë, wuthering heights, and more!!!!!! its a fun one. ok love you bye.
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Fri, 20 Feb 2026 - 55min - 105 - Ins and Outs of 2026 w/Sachin Sinha
Today we are joined by Sachin to discuss the ins and outs of 2026!! we are culture predictors, btw!
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ok love you bye !!!
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Fri, 06 Feb 2026 - 1h 23min - 104 - 12 Days of Icons: Zelda Fitzgerald
On the final day of icons my true love gave to me....Zelda Fitzgerald!!!
so we didn't quite make it to 12 this year due to circumstances simply out of our control. But we are now back with our regularly scheduled programming. love you so much girls- we are so here for 2026 <3
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Fri, 30 Jan 2026 - 36min - 103 - 12 Days of Icons: The Edmund Fitzgerald
On the seventh day of icons my true love gave to me....the edmund fitzgerald!!!
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Wed, 21 Jan 2026 - 42min - 102 - 12 Days of Icons: The Hindenburg
On the sixth day of icons my true love gave to me....the Hindenburg!!!
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Thu, 08 Jan 2026 - 44min - 101 - 12 Days of Icons: The Gottorp Fury
On the fifth day of icons my true love gave to me....the gottorp fury!!!
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Wed, 31 Dec 2025 - 14min - 100 - 12 Days of Icons: Marlene Dietrich
On the fourth day of icons my true love gave to me....marlene dietrich!!!
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Tue, 30 Dec 2025 - 29min - 99 - 12 Days of Icons: Winston Churchill's Daily Routine
On the third day of icons my true love gave to me....winston churchill's daily routine!!!
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Wed, 17 Dec 2025 - 16min - 98 - 12 Days of Icons: Charles Manson
On the second day of icons my true love gave to me....charles manson!!!
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Thu, 11 Dec 2025 - 24min - 97 - 12 Days of Icons: The Loch Ness Monster
On the first day of icons my true love gave to me....the loch ness monster!!!
Special long ep bc we couldn't stop talking about katseye <3
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Tue, 09 Dec 2025 - 43min - 96 - THE KENNEDYS EP. 16: Chappaquiddick!!!!
A car drives off a bridge. a woman dies. the youngest kennedy was driving the car. Join the girls as they dive into the frankly mind-boggling Chappaquiddick incident!!!!1
love you as always thanks for listening <3
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Fri, 21 Nov 2025 - 1h 24min - 95 - Boy Currently (w/ Ben Sosa-Wright and Brendan Kane)
Today we invite comedians and friends Ben Sosa-Wright and Brendan Kane onto the pod to talk about current events. Which is the opposite of history btw.
Okay love you bye!!
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Fri, 14 Nov 2025 - 1h 24min - 94 - THE KENNEDYS EP. 15: Who killed JFK? (Conspiracies pt 2)
Today the girls continue the investigation into who killed jfk by diving into some of the conspoiracies surrounding who might be responsible. We also talk books, trends, and wearing a little black beret.
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Fri, 07 Nov 2025 - 1h 33min - 93 - CANDY!! And Razorblades (W/ Ghazal Ghiami)
Happy Halloween girls!! Today we welcome on comedy icon and fellow member of our improv troupe, Mrs Beast, Ghazal Ghiami!!!
We talk about the myth of poisoned halloween candy, nerds gummy clusters, and all sorts of other things because we are addicted to the GAB!
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Fri, 31 Oct 2025 - 1h 44min - 92 - THE KENNEDYS EP. 14: Chatting and Conspiracies pt 1
Today we are doing part one of our Kennedy Conspiracies! We realize we have to split it into two parts because we had too much to say and Blair started having a reaction to Carley's cat. BUT we did talk about KPOP DEMON HUNTERS so thats good! Yay <3
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Fri, 24 Oct 2025 - 1h 13min - 91 - THE KENNEDYS EP. 13: Taylor Swift and the Kennedys
We're back our Kennedy season and today we're going over Taylor Swift's love of the Kennedys- from fan fiction to dating a Kennedy.
We also discuss her new album, please be nice to us!
Ok love you bye!!
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Fri, 17 Oct 2025 - 1h 21min - 90 - A History of Fake Meat
We're back! Today the girls dive into a history of FAKE MEAT! We also talk following your dreams, wedding season, and about a thousand other things.
Love you byeee!!! <3
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Fri, 10 Oct 2025 - 1h 17min - 89 - THE KENNEDYS EP. 12: Bobby Kennedy, the hot one!
Today, we are finally discussing the HOTTEST Kennedy- BOBBY!! Enjoy girls we love you <3
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Fri, 05 Sep 2025 - 1h 15min - 88 - THE KENNEDYS EP. 11: The Alleged Marilyn Monroe/JFK Affair
Did JFK and Marilyn Monroe have an affair? The answer is- most likely- but we may never know for sure. We discuss anyway.
Enjoy girls, love you!
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Fri, 22 Aug 2025 - 1h 22min - 87 - THE KENNEDYS EP. 10: The JFK Assassination Timeline
Today we cover the timeline of the moment it happened- the beginning of the 60s and the end of JFK's presidency.
Also, Lee Harvey Oswald was lowkey a freak.
Okay love you byeeee
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Fri, 15 Aug 2025 - 1h 12min - 86 - The Great Emu War
This episode, the girls dive into the Great Emu War, a peculiar Australian conflict that proved how strong and terrifying birds are.
We also chat immersive theatre, and the Justin Trudeau/Katy Perry date night.
We'll be back on the Kennedys next week! We love you byeeeee
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Fri, 08 Aug 2025 - 1h 08min - 85 - Superman
Today the girls go on a little detour into the history of SUPERMAN, his roots and evolutions, and the new movie (we are obsessed)
Also- we have a lengthy KPop chat which I know you have ALL been waiting for!!!!
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Fri, 01 Aug 2025 - 1h 26min - 84 - THE KENNEDYS EP. 9: The Spooky JFK/Lincoln Similarities
Today we go on a Kennedy-adjacent tangent and talk about the spooooooky coincidences between JFK and Abraham Lincoln. Was it fate? A curse? Meaningless? Or some other telling indicator of how we process historical events? Tune in now to find out!
As always, we have little chats along the way/
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Fri, 25 Jul 2025 - 1h 08min - 83 - THE KENNEDYS EP. 8: Jackie Kennedy, First Lady of our Hearts
An extra long chatty section comes before we dive into the icon herself- Jackie Kennedy!!!!
We also experiment with being a financial advice podcast and it goes OK
As always thank you so much for listening we love you byeee <3
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Fri, 18 Jul 2025 - 1h 40min - 82 - THE KENNEDYS EP. 7: JFK's Presidential Run
CLASS OUTSIDE today as the girls go over JFK's presidential run!!
We also chat pilates, the Toronto Fringe Festival, and the usual comings and goings of life!!!
As always thank you so much for listening we love you byeee <3
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Fri, 11 Jul 2025 - 1h 19min - 81 - A History of Merch
Our merch is finally here!!! Yay!! To celebrate the launch, here is a quick history of merch....honestly, it's interesting!!!
Also we obviously have a very long chat about the random comings and goings of life, as per usual.
Love you all, thank you and see you soon!!!!
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Fri, 27 Jun 2025 - 1h 19min - 80 - THE KENNEDYS EP. 6: Kick Kennedy was a Real Life Emily in Paris Except She was also Cursed
welcome back to GH!! We're doing class outside again to study up on another tragic Kennedy. Kick was the rebel and romantic debutante who met her end far too early. Let's unpack!
No birds this time but two children go by on scooters.
love you!
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Fri, 20 Jun 2025 - 1h 07min - 79 - THE KENNEDYS EP. 5: JFK Enters Politics and Hates It (Kinda)
We're back today recording in ANOTHER new location (the studio of our friends over at 30 Going on 13 pod) and talking JFK once he leaves the war, and enters politics. We also
talk eyesight, shrooms, and other important things <3
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Merch coming soon!!
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Fri, 13 Jun 2025 - 1h 25min - 78 - THE KENNEDYS EP. 4: Rosemary, the Hidden Kennedy
It's class outside with Girl Historians! Today, we record outside underneath an active birdfeeder.
We're back with episode 4 of our Kennedys series- this time covering Rosemary Kennedy, the hidden eldest daughter who was lobotomized. It's depressing guys, like really not good.
We also talk Lilo and Stitch, the summer, and the many birds who drop by to visit in the episode.
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Fri, 06 Jun 2025 - 1h 34min - 77 - THE KENNEDYS EP.3: Jack Kennedy, War Hero.
In this episode, the girls recount JFK and Joe Jr's involvement in WWII. The first Kennedy death and the beginning of JFK's rise to the top.
We also have a little media recap of the stuff we've been enjoying and thinking about lol.
RIP the lost videos :(
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Fri, 30 May 2025 - 1h 25min - 76 - THE KENNEDYS EP. 2: Fancasting the Kennedys and a Young JFK
We are back swinging into our Kennedy content and bringing you a fancasting of our new cast of characters!!! We also delve deeper into a young JFK- and his sickly beginnings :(
also, Blair acts like a Male manipulator and Carley sees a hawk!
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Fri, 23 May 2025 - 1h 18min - 75 - THE KENNEDYS EP. 1: The Humble Beginnings
We are back!!! Welcome to the KENNEDYS!!!! (Curse of). Join us as we start to unpack the beginning of the Great American Dynasty th
at is the Kennedys, starting all the way back at their humble beginnings.
We also have a lengthy catch-up chat and discuss the Canadian Election, Quebec, and improv (our favourite topics!)
We're so happy to be back and we are so stoked for this season!! <3. love you bye!!
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Fri, 16 May 2025 - 1h 21min - 74 - The Trial of the Rosenbergs
In this episode, the girls tell the tale of the Rosenbergs- the couple who were executed for espionage after being convicted for spying for the soviet union. Fun! We also have an intensive chat about One Direction, and pitch a new season idea.
love you always bye<3
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Fri, 18 Apr 2025 - 1h 04min - 73 - The Beatles Biopic Casting
In this very special opinions-based episode, the girls discuss the casting of the Beatles biopic- Paul Mescal as Paul, Harris Dickinson as John, Joseph Quinn as George, and Barry Keoghan as Ringo. It was simply too much of a historical event for us to ignore, so we've deviated from our regularly scheduled programming to bring you an hour of solid Carley and Blair opinions. Here you go girls!
But don't worry! We also talk allergies and bird watching <3
okay love you bye!
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Fri, 11 Apr 2025 - 1h 28min - 72 - The Dionne Quintuplets
Continuing on our theme of "Canada". the girls discuss the Dionne Quintuplets, the 5 babies born in rural Ontario and became a depression-era sensation. This one is sad! Babies should not be a tourist attraction (hot take)
We also discuss Broadway, of course.
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Fri, 28 Mar 2025 - 58min - 71 - When Canada Burned Down the White House
In this episode, the girls display a stunning show of patriotism while talking about when Canada (technically England still but shhh) burned down the White House during the war of 1812. We also mispronounce the name Cockburn, give our hot takes on the Canada/USA trade war, and discuss the dangers of traveling with your friends to Europe.
Okay love you bye <3
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Fri, 21 Mar 2025 - 1h 22min - 70 - Tuberculosis and Franz Ferdinand (w/John Green)
In this very special episode, Blair and Carley welcome icon and legend John Green to discuss one of the most consequential assassinations of all time and how tuberculosis contributed to making it all happen. We also discuss the merits of flip cup vs. beer pong.
Thank you so much for listening!!! We'll see you soon! <3
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Fri, 14 Mar 2025 - 46min - 69 - The Shamrock Shake's ties to the IRA?
in this very special St. Patrick's day episode, the girls cover the famed Mcdonald's Shamrock shake- and it's mascot Uncle O'Grimacey. Was he wiped from Mcdonald's marketing for his ties to the IRA? Was his characterization lowkey pretty offensive? Should we start an improv podcast? Tune in to this episode to learn more.
as always we love you soooo much and thanks for listening <3<3<3<3<3
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Fri, 07 Mar 2025 - 1h 05min - 68 - SIX WIVES #7: The Messy Succession and End of the Tudors
In the finale episode of the Six Wives, Blair and Carley recap the reigns of all three of Henry VIII's children- a succession that's bloody and dramatic and ends with the conclusion of the tudor Dynasty.
We also share our thoughts on social media, the trucker convey, and more!!! This is one of the chatty eps where the history starts around the 45 minute mark hehe.
Love you all and see you next week!!! <3
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Fri, 28 Feb 2025 - 1h 24min - 67 - SIX WIVES #6: Catherine Parr, the Final Wife
On this episode, the girls recap the final wife of Henry VIII, Catherine Parr. The most married, most published, and most 6th wife of them all. We also cover, thoughts on modern dating, canned tuna, and the term "Folx"
As always, thank you so much for tuning in girls! We love you and we will see u next week!!
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Fri, 14 Feb 2025 - 1h 07min - 66 - Lizzie Borden took an Ax (w/Ashley Norton)
On this ep of GH, the incredible Ashley Norton joins us to tell us the tale of Lizzie Borden, the alleged axe murderer of yore and star of the "Lizzie Borden took an Ax" poem.
Lizzie Borden took an ax
And gave her mother forty whacks,
And when she saw what she had done,
She gave her father forty-one.
Slay!
Thanks for listening girls, we love you as always <3
<3 Daddy's diarrhea bucket <3
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Fri, 07 Feb 2025 - 1h 58min - 65 - SIX WIVES #5: The Tragedy of Katherine Howard
Today, the girls are coming back into the scene with the 5th wife of Henry VIII, Catherine Howard. Tbh, this is such a tragic story and a bit of a sadder episode. In a way, this is a perfect episode to end off january- the "nightmare month"
As always thank you so much for tuning in girls <3 We'll see you next week!!
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Fri, 31 Jan 2025 - 1h 05min - 64 - Wu Zetian: China's only Woman Emperor (w/Xiran Jay Zhao)
In this VERY SPECIAL episode, we are honoured to welcome author, icon, and history genius Xiran Jay Zhao!!! Xiran and the girls go over the reign of Wu Zetian- the first and only female emperor of China AND the inspiration for the Iron Widow series. They also introduce the term "Gigachad" to the pod- frankly life-changing...
We also, of course, have a quick detour into the French revolution...AS YOU DO!!!!
Thank you so much for listening we love you!! <3
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Fri, 24 Jan 2025 - 1h 58min - 63 - SIX WIVES #4: Anne Of Cleves, Queen of England
in the TRIUMPHANT return to our six wives of Henry XIII saga, Carley and Blair dive into Anne of Cleves, the 4th and the longest surviving wife. We unpack her reputation as the "ugly one" and her journey to gaining the title of the King's Sister.
We also go into diners, smoking, and straight culture. THANKS AS ALWAYS FOR LISTENING GIRLS!!! <3
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Fri, 17 Jan 2025 - 1h 20min - 62 - A Very Chatty Welcome to 2025 and also Bob Dylan
Welcome back to Girl Historians!! It's 2025 and we are so stinking pumped for the year ahead girls. In this episode, we make up for the lack of a 10th icon by doing a very chatty episode loosely about Bob Dylan. We're so happy to be back!! ENJOY the ep!!!
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Fri, 10 Jan 2025 - 57min - 61 - THE 12 DAYS OF ICONS: Amelia Earhart
In honour of the Holiday Season, we are bringing you 12 DAYS OF ICONS a series of mini-eps covering some people from history that are ICONS!!! For better or for worse...
In this episode, we cover aviation legend Amelia Earhart and her mysterious disappearance.
Thank you so much for joining us for this series!! We literally can't wait to see what 2025 has in store!!! Until then stay safe and happy queens!!
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Mon, 30 Dec 2024 - 21min - 60 - THE 12 DAYS OF ICONS: Stardew Valley
NOTE: yes we have skipped icon number 10 due to a devastating technical glitch, so we are skipping to icon 11. Hopefully we will remedy this soon!! So sorry girls.
In honour of the Holiday Season, we are bringing you 12 DAYS OF ICONS a series of mini-eps covering some people from history that are ICONS!!! For better or for worse...
Today we talk about stardew valley and it's creator, Eric Barone!
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Sat, 28 Dec 2024 - 19min - 59 - THE 12 DAYS OF ICONS: Harvey Milk
In honour of the Holiday Season, we are bringing you 12 DAYS OF ICONS a series of mini-eps covering some people from history that are ICONS!!! For better or for worse...
in this episode, we talk about Harvey Milk, the trailblazing gay politician. We also discuss the bad PR of bisexual women.
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Wed, 25 Dec 2024 - 27min - 58 - THE 12 DAYS OF ICONS: Sweeney Todd
In honour of the Holiday Season, we are bringing you 12 DAYS OF ICONS a series of mini-eps covering some people from history that are ICONS!!! For better or for worse...
in this the 8th day of icons, we discuss Sweeney Todd, the iconic demon barber of Fleet street. Turns out, not a real guy.
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Tue, 24 Dec 2024 - 30min - 57 - THE 12 DAYS OF ICONS: Jimi Hendrix
In honour of the Holiday Season, we are bringing you 12 DAYS OF ICONS a series of mini-eps covering some people from history that are ICONS!!! For better or for worse...
on the 7th day of icons my true love gave to me... a left handed guitarist
In this episode, we cover the tragically short life of the incredible Jimi Hendrix.
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Sat, 21 Dec 2024 - 25min - 56 - THE 12 DAYS OF ICONS: Patty Hearst
In honour of the Holiday Season, we are bringing you 12 DAYS OF ICONS a series of mini-eps covering some people from history that are ICONS!!! For better or for worse...
on the 6th day of christmas my true love gave to me.... an unhinged kidnapping of an heiress
In this episode we cover the absolutely unhinged kidnapping of Patty Hearst by the SLA.
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Fri, 20 Dec 2024 - 25min - 55 - THE 12 DAYS OF ICONS: Zheng Yi Sao
In honour of the Holiday Season, we are bringing you 12 DAYS OF ICONS a series of mini-eps covering some people from history that are ICONS!!! For better or for worse...
In this episode we learn about Zheng Yi Sao, an iconic female pirate who SAILED the south China sea. Safe to say we are obsessed.
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Thu, 19 Dec 2024 - 20min - 54 - THE 12 DAYS OF ICONS: Emily Dickinson
In honour of the Holiday Season, we are bringing you 12 DAYS OF ICONS a series of mini-eps covering some people from history that are ICONS!!! For better or for worse...
Today we bring you the ICONIC Emily Dickinson...a girl who was FOR the GIRLS if you know what we mean.
Until next time!!! MWAh
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Fri, 13 Dec 2024 - 22min - 53 - THE 12 DAYS OF ICONS: Jack the Ripper
In honour of the Holiday Season, we are bringing you 12 DAYS OF ICONS a series of mini-eps covering some people from history that are ICONS!!! For better or for worse...
In this episode we recount the horrible jack the ripper and it's pretty horrifying. We do not in any way have the stomachs for true crime.
We also choose our serial killer monikers and also we have FUN!!!
see u next time :)
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Tue, 10 Dec 2024 - 17min - 52 - THE 12 DAYS OF ICONS: Louisa May Alcott
In honour of the Holiday Season, we are bringing you 12 DAYS OF ICONS a series of mini-eps covering some people from history that are ICONS!!! For better or for worse...
It's our little Girl Historians Advent Calendar!!!
Next up, we've got Louisa May Alcott, and icon, a legend, and old-timey gay popstar.
We also talk about capes and ponchos.
Love all u girls!!! See u soon!
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Fri, 06 Dec 2024 - 18min - 51 - THE 12 DAYS OF ICONS: OJ Simpson
In honour of the Holiday Season, we are bringing you 12 DAYS OF ICONS a series of mini-eps covering some people from history that are ICONS!!! For better or for worse...
It's our little Girl Historians Advent Calendar!!!
Starting off Strong with OJ Simpson and his infamous murder trial.
Love all u girls!
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Thu, 05 Dec 2024 - 20min - 50 - The History of Santa Claus
In this Girl Historians HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR The girls cover the history of Santa Claus, and frankly it is a lot freakier than you think it will be. Santa has a posse and they're all terrifying.
We also cover our favourite Holiday movies and our love/hate relationship with the movie Love Actually.
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Fri, 29 Nov 2024 - 1h 23min - 49 - SIX WIVES #3: Jane Seymour, The Only One He Truly Loved?
"We're Call Her Daddy for girls who had a Hamilton phase" - Carley
In this episode the girls recount the tragically short life and times of Jane Seymour, the 3rd wife of Henry VIII and the only wife who gave him a son. What was her deal? Naturally, we investigate.
We also cover our thoughts on Ferris Bueller's Day Off and the us election :(
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Fri, 22 Nov 2024 - 1h 09min - 48 - The Sordid History of Joe Rogan W/Brendan Kane
Hi girls, this was recorded pre-american election, so if you're wondering why we don't cover his involvement... that's why.
In this episode, comedian and friend of the pod Brendan Kane walks the girls through the history of Mr. Joseph Rogan and his strange and contemtable actions throughout his career. This ep is a bit more R-rated than usual and it's Brendan's fault.
We also discuss Pitch Perfect, Improv comedy, and Brendan's batman costume.
Blair and Brendan's Show in Toronto!
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Fri, 15 Nov 2024 - 1h 33min - 47 - SIX WIVES #2: Anne Boleyn is Brat
Today we talk about Anne Boleyn, and Henry VIII's descent into being a tyrant. Don't lose your head!
We also discuss evil condos and Carley getting cancelled on letterboxd.
It's a lot of info so strap in girls!!!!!
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Fri, 08 Nov 2024 - 1h 16min - 46 - Spooky Halloween Mary Shelley Episode
BOO! Special early episode drop for Halloween where the girls cover Mary Shelley!!! In the studio for the first time and the girls have a sound board, so if you LOVE sound effects this is the episode for you!!!!
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Thu, 31 Oct 2024 - 1h 24min - 45 - SIX WIVES #1: Catherine of Aragon, Pious Icon
In the first episode of SEASON FOUR Blair walks Carley through the first wife of King Henry VIII- Warrior queen and pious legend Catherine of Aragon.
Also the girls dunk on musical comedy and spoil house of the dragon. sorry.
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Fri, 25 Oct 2024 - 1h 06min - 44 - SEASON 4 ANNOUNCEMENT!!
Announcing season 4 of Girl Historians! Starting October 25th! Don't lose your head...
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Fri, 18 Oct 2024 - 1min - 43 - The Incredibly Sad, Highly Requested, Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Episode
In the finale of our summer school season, the girls recap the extremely devastating tale of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire. It is so sad. My god it is so sad. Luckily, the girls also break out their Donald Trump impressions, so not all is lost!
Thank you for joining us for summer school!! We truly had a blast and will be back sooner than you know with SEASON FOOOOUUURRRRR!!!!
Let's go girls.
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Fri, 04 Oct 2024 - 1h 07min - 42 - Top 6 Messiest Beatles Moments
The girls wrap up the Beatles' messiest moments in this penultimate episode of the summer school season!!!!!
ALSO Carley saw Maisie Peters at a bookstore.
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Fri, 27 Sep 2024 - 2h 00min - 41 - The Curse of the Kohinoor Diamond w/Rhys Naylor
The girls are joined by comedian and boyfriend of Carley, Rhys Naylor, as we walk through the 1851 Great Exhibition and the cursed history of the Kohinoor Diamond (which is a cursed diamond that has a curse- for men!)
We also have a short but alarming conversation about Barron Trump!
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Fri, 20 Sep 2024 - 1h 39min - 40 - Yoko Ono
The Girls discuss Yoko Ono and her life from childhood to her ongoing contributions to art and the WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Also, a huge Carley update, more taylor swift takes, and the trials and tribulations of the Toronto International Film Festival.
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Fri, 13 Sep 2024 - 1h 41min - 39 - Paul is Dead and the Death of John Lennon
The girls chat the Beatles after break up, the "Paul is Dead" conspiracy theory, and the death of John Lennon.
They also find time to unpack Gaylor and say goodbye to poop summer.
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Hosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley Thorne
Music by: Jacob Ollivier
Cover artist: Nicola Lyttle
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Fri, 06 Sep 2024 - 1h 33min - 38 - In Defense of John Lennon & Yoko Ono (Or Who Broke Up The Beatles?)
The girls unpack The Beatles journey from 1964 until their breakup in 1970 and also reluctantly defend John Lennon.
They also defend Winnepeg Manitoba.
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Hosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley Thorne
Music by: Jacob Ollivier
Cover artist: Nicola Lyttle
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Fri, 30 Aug 2024 - 1h 54min - 37 - BEATLEMANIA
You might be thinking, why is there an extended conversation about the Prisoner of Azkaban in an episode about Beatlemania? Good question!
The girls track the Beatles through their breakthrough and journey to taking over the world (via British invasion) and as always, cover other important topics like Blair's neighbors drinking too much soda.
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Hosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley Thorne
Music by: Jacob Ollivier
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Fri, 23 Aug 2024 - 1h 28min - 36 - Four Boys from Liverpool and Their Hot Friend Pete Best
Blair leads Carley through the history of the Beatles, covering their pre-fame years and dissecting what made John Lennon the way he was.
We also discuss poop in various forms, Idina Menzel, and Blair sings a scary e-girl song and kinda ruins the vibe for a full ten minutes. Always lots of fun on Girl Historians AS USUAL.
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Hosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley Thorne
Music by: Jacob Ollivier
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Fri, 16 Aug 2024 - 1h 38min - 35 - The Princess Diana Diaries 4: Conspiracy Theories and the Horrible Cars Known as Fiats
Join the girls in the final installment of our Princess Diana deep dive, as we retrace Diana's final hours and the conspiracy theories surrounding her death.
We also talk cottage politics, the beautiful province of Newfoundland, and FINALLY address the Junkook/Diana reincarnation accusations.
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Music by: Jacob Ollivier
Cover artist: Nicola Lyttle
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Fri, 09 Aug 2024 - 1h 05min - 34 - The Princess Diana Diaries 3: Affairs, Betrayals, and Tampons
PART 2 OF PART 2...which of course makes this part 3.
We continue our journey through Princess Diana's life during her marriage to Charles, including a STUN-NING reenactment of the famous leaked Charles and Diana phone calls.
The girls also talk getting caught in the rain, plot twists, spoilling Pretty little liars, and summer blues.
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Music by: Jacob Ollivier
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Fri, 26 Jul 2024 - 1h 14min - 33 - The Princess Diana Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
PART ONE OF TWO!!! Much like Lord of the Rings or Wicked or Breaking Dawn.
Our Princess Diana saga continues as we cover Princess Diana's engagement and early marriage. We also experiment with new, fun, podcast dynamics, such as eating candy directly into the microphone and throwing things across the room! We like to keep it fresh here on Girl Historians.
The girls also have their first fight, talk about Elton John and his shopping addiction, and Carley finally reveals her rising sign!
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Fri, 19 Jul 2024 - 56min - 32 - Princess Diana: The Early Years
Welcome to our very first mini-season of Summer School! PRINCESS DIANA
In this ep, Carley and Blair go over Diana's pre-engagement years, before she was the people's (and specifically, the girl's) princess.
We also go over the Bubly DJ at Pride, ski lifts, and both girls are having summer meltdowns.
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Hosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley Thorne
Edited by: Harlow Castillo
Music by: Jacob Ollivier
Cover artist: Nicola Lyttle
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Fri, 12 Jul 2024 - 1h 22min - 31 - The Great Molasses Flood
The girls go over the Great Molasses Flood and honestly girls it was really tragic.
We also go over Bridgerton (again), the lesbian elite, and drink aperol spritzes.
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Hosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley Thorne
Edited by: Harlow Castillo
Music by: Jacob Ollivier
Cover artist: Nicola Lyttle
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Fri, 05 Jul 2024 - 1h 00min
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