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An Old Timey Podcast

An Old Timey Podcast
Lucille Ball
World War II
Robert Smalls
I Love Lucy
Civil War
Desi Arnaz
Great Depression
John Brown
Pocahontas
Adolf Hitler
Powhatan Nation
Donner Party
JC Penney
Samuel Adams
The Donner Party
Cannibalism
DB Cooper
New York City
Virginia
Mount Rushmore

History class just got hilariously inappropriate. Kristin Caruso, co-host of the true crime comedy podcast, Let’s Go To Court (16M+ downloads), and Norman Caruso, creator of the Gaming Historian YouTube channel (1M+ subscribers), team up to deliver a history podcast that is well researched, wide-ranging, and deeply silly. In other words, this is a podcast for intellectuals. Intellectuals who m... more

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Recent Guests

Kyla Peasey
Guest on episode 2, contributor to the discussion
An Old Timey Podcast
Episode: 116: Wallis Simpson: Duchess of Windsor (Part 2)
Kyla PZ
Guest co-host for this episode
Episode: 115: Wallis Simpson: Before the Royals (Part 1)
Johnny Gerald
Floyd Collins's caving buddy and fellow rescuer, later de facto leader of the rescue
Independent locals involved in the rescue
Episode: 112: The Rescue of Floyd Collins (Part 2)
William Skeets Miller
Courier Journal reporter who joined the rescue and helped document it
The Courier Journal
Episode: 112: The Rescue of Floyd Collins (Part 2)
Henry Carmichael
Civil engineer who organized volunteers and shore-up efforts
Kentucky Rock Asphalt Company
Episode: 112: The Rescue of Floyd Collins (Part 2)
Clyde Hester
Local who led a rescue attempt with a separate team
Local community
Episode: 112: The Rescue of Floyd Collins (Part 2)
Lieutenant Burden
Louisville Fire Department rescue officer who led rope and extraction attempts
Louisville Fire Department
Episode: 112: The Rescue of Floyd Collins (Part 2)
Dr. Hubert Montgomery
World-renowned expert and friend of the show, comedic guest
Episode: 48: The Great Cobra Scare of 1953
Joe Biden
Former President of the United States
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Episode: 38: The Kidnapping of Nell Donnelly (Part 1)

Hosts

Kristin Caruso
Co-host with strong background in history storytelling and humor; frequent collaborator with Norman Caruso.
Norman Caruso
Co-host and history educator with a background in gaming history and media production.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 3.2k ratings
  • The best

    Favorite podcast EVER

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Christinew1559
    United States16 days ago
  • Love the podcast

    5 stars. Love the podcast. Pro AI ads suck. I know you don't have much control, but, you should be aware of the ad placements.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SweetYarrow
    United States23 days ago
  • More Kyla please!

    The three of you together are so good 😃

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VeeBeeJeeBee
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Love these guys!

    Great hosts and great stories. They go super in depth and have great report with each other. Really loved the guest host Kyla too! Keep up the good work you two!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rcm315`
    United Statesa month ago
  • I love the podcast. It's funny and also very educational.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    nopantsx
    a month ago

Listeners Say

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Some listeners feel the humor and sound effects hit a good balance, while a few critics crave less theatrics and more straightforward history.
Audience comments often praise chemistry between hosts and the breadth of topics covered.
Listeners appreciate the entertaining mix of solid historical detail and lively banter.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#216
United States/History
Apple Podcasts
#210
Canada/History
Apple Podcasts
#155
Finland/History

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

83: The D.B. Cooper Investigation Takes Off (Part 2)
Q: Do you think DB Cooper lived or died after the jump?
The hosts discussed various theories, ultimately agreeing that the chances of him surviving seemed low, especially due to the conditions he faced after jumping from the plane.
83: The D.B. Cooper Investigation Takes Off (Part 2)
Q: What questions did the FBI begin asking regarding the hijacker after the incident?
The FBI started questioning eyewitnesses to gather descriptions of the hijacker's appearance and behavior, despite conflicting accounts making it difficult to pin down his identity.
51: America Can’t Figure Out Daylight Saving Time (Part 2)
Q: What are your thoughts on Daylight Saving Time?
After learning about its history and impact, I lean more towards permanent daylight saving time, but I understand the arguments for standard time as well.
42: The Daring Escape of Robert Smalls (Part 1)
Q: What happens if you get caught?
Robert Smalls firmly replied, I'll be shot.
42: The Daring Escape of Robert Smalls (Part 1)
Q: Is this a prison escape, Norm?
Well, kind of. I guess you could consider it a prison escape.

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1. Kyla Peasey
2. Kyla PZ
3. Johnny Gerald
4. William Skeets Miller
5. Henry Carmichael
6. Clyde Hester
7. Lieutenant Burden
8. Dr. Hubert Montgomery

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