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Stupiracy | Stupid History + Conspiracy

Hubbard Radio
Tulip Mania
Pope Formosus
Pope Stephen VI
Elvis Presley
Conspiracy Theories
Erfurt Latrine Disaster
Middle Finger
Napoleon Bonaparte
Bohemian Grove
History
Roman Empire
Netherlands
17th Century
Civil War
Finland
Tiber River
1904 Summer Olympics
Marathon
Helen Keller
Conspiracy

This is a podcast about real historical events that should not have happened.

But they did. Repeatedly. By adults.

Stupiracy is a weird history podcast where conspiracy, bizarre history, and absolute human stupidity collide in ways that should not be possible. And yet all of these stories are somehow completely real.

Hosted by Scott Rizzuto and Tim McKernan, this is where crazy true history, ri... more

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A sitting Prime Minister walked into the ocean and never came back.

No body. No explanation. Just… gone.

The Harold Holt disappearance is one of the wildest weird history stories that somehow gets dumber the more you look at it. In 1967, Australia... more

The house shot him. The court sided with him.

Nobody feels good about what happened next.

Can you booby trap your house? This episode of the Stupiracy podcast answers that question with one of the most infamous weird legal cases in American history... more

It starts with one woman dancing in the street.

It ends with hundreds of people unable to stop—even as they’re dying.

The Dancing Plague of 1518 makes absolutely no sense—and it gets worse the more you understand it.

In this episode of the Stupir... more

This is a completely normal story about bread causing mass hysteria.

Nothing weird happened here except hallucinations, executions, and possibly accidental LSD.

In this episode of Stupiracy - Presented by CARSTAR - we dig into the Salem Witch Tr... more

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Hosts

Tim McKernan
Co-host of Stupiracy; frequent host on the series.
Scott Rizzuto
Host of Stupiracy; co-host on multiple episodes.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 208 ratings
  • Season 2?

    Entertaining and silly show about all the random topics we never knew we needed to know about. Wondering if /when there will be a season 2?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Starfish necklace
    United Statesa year ago
  • My favorite Podcast

    I love weird history and these guys make it very entertaining!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aatk_history geek
    United States2 years ago
  • Fabulous!

    Found you on Spotify ,but also need this podcast on my Apple IPad. A Must have podcast for History Nerds like me. Interesting and fun. Love the hosts! Excellent!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jersey Girl in Vermont
    United States2 years ago
  • Who listens to this garbage

    Everything about this seems forced, awful listening

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jose from the buggy whip
    United States2 years ago
  • Awesome new show Rizz

    Brian horror movie fanboy here saying everyone check out Rizz new podcast. It’s fascinating stuff. 5 stars

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    crazystarwarsfanboy
    United States2 years ago

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Some listeners feel the format is fast-paced and leave room for ads, which can be a distraction.
Listeners praise the hosts' chemistry and entertaining humor while learning unusual history.
Audience often cites the show's accessible energy and wide range of quirky topics as a strength.

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S1 E8: The Trial of the Papal Cadaver
Q: Why did Steve VI have it out for Formosus?
It's related to the power dynamics of the papacy at the time, where new popes often sought to eliminate the legacies of their predecessors to solidify their own authority.

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This show blends quirky history with conspiracy lore, delivering humorous deep dives into odd, little-known tales. Episodes skew toward pop culture, strange traditions, and bizarre historical anecdotes, all tempered with banter between the two hosts and a lighthearted, irreverent tone. Notable strengths include a varied topic slate, snappy 20-minute formats, and sponsor integrations that keep the pacing breezy. The duo's chemistry and approachable explanations make history feel fun rather than dense, appealing to listeners who enjoy curious trivia, offbeat stories, and witty host dynamics.

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1. The Rizzuto Show | Daily Comedy Podcast
2. Last Minute Blues Podcast
3. The Morning After STL
4. Timesuck with Dan Cummins
5. MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories

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Stupiracy launched 2 years ago and published 25 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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