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The Backstory with Patty Steele

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Thanksgiving
Abraham Lincoln
World War II
Hollywood
Christmas
Civil War
Cold War
NASA
FBI
Zhang Xi
Valentine's Day
Aileen Wuornos
New York City
George Washington
Prohibition
Ronald Hunkler
Lucky Luciano
New Orleans
Donner Party
Kim Philby

Love a good, juicy story that goes beyond what we already know? We're talking scandalous presidential family members, a mass murder at a world-famous architect's home, stolen inventions, nude athletes at the first Olympics, compulsive liars, the arrival of the bikini, and so much more. History fanatic Patty Steele tells you the inside backstories you didn’t know you needed to know.

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As we watch the royal family feud in the UK escalate, we’re reminded of our own sibling rivalries. Of course, theirs plays out in the media for our questionable entertainment. But William and Harry are just the latest in a long line of royal family b... more

You don’t have to be crazy about cats to be at least a little bit fascinated with them, hissing, murder mittens, and all. Great writers like Hemingway, Twain, and Dickens as well as folks like Lincoln, Churchill, Einstein, and Nightingale adored them... more

Believing in yourself is key to success. One of the best examples of that is Steven Spielberg. At the age of 18 he sneaked onto the Universal Studios lot and literally created a job for himself while nobody was looking. Eventually they noticed him, p... more

The angelic sounds of choirs from 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th centuries often featured the angelic voices of boy sopranos. But sometimes those angelic voices came from full grown male bodies. They were the castrati, little boys castrated so they’d grow... more

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Recent Guests

Jenny Cockell
Individual who remembers her past life as Mary Sutton, a single mother from Ireland with eight children
Episode: The Backstory: Meeting your children…from a past life

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Patty Steele
Host of The Backstory; renowned storyteller and historian-focused narrator. Often anchors episodes with archival detail and engaging, accessible delivery.

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 151 ratings
  • Who Knew?!

    What a marvelous voice !

    (...Back Stories are pretty cool, too !)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hoop-mfm
    United States2 months ago
  • 4 minutes of ads for 5 minutes!

    4 minutes of ads for 5 minutes of content… LOL WHO THOUGHT ABOUT A 9 min podcast should do this!!! LOL!!! Love ur content but u will unfollow!!! ADS are ok but more time on ads vs content is taking advantage now f your audience

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    MrKaiboy524
    United States10 months ago
  • Love

    Love this podcast! I only wish the episodes were longer and went into more detail! However, it has sparked my curiosity and lead me to looking into things more on my own on several occasions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MattyMattMattyMatt
    United Statesa year ago
  • Trump watch

    This podcast has a gross commercial for Trump watches. Don’t like that they are promoting a criminal’s merchandise on this podcast.

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    AHL8400000000
    United States2 years ago
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    Wish the it was longer.

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    coolkkkid
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise the host's narration and storytelling style.
Some listeners enjoy the varied topics but wish for broader subject scope.
Positive feedback consistently highlights engaging, concise history storytelling.
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Many want longer episodes with deeper exploration of topics.

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The Backstory: When teaching was tougher than being a nun
Q: Was that a good thing? Do we need more of that now?
The observations raised questions about whether the strict discipline practices benefited education or created constraints that hindered a joyful learning environment.
The Backstory (Replay): Cold War condoms and undercover kitties
Q: What was Operation Acoustic Kitty?
It was a CIA plan that involved implanting microphones and transmitters in cats to use them for eavesdropping on Soviet communications, but it proved impractical due to the independent nature of cats.

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What is The Backstory about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This series centers on vivid historical anecdotes told through immersive storytelling, spanning biographies, societal milestones, notable crimes, and cultural moments. Episodes combine meticulous research with engaging narration, often highlighting the human factors behind events and the complexities of famous figures. Listeners can expect compact, fast-paced deep dives that feel like concise history lessons mixed with punchy storytelling, with a recurring emphasis on lesser-known angles and the personal contexts behind well-known stories. A standout trait is the host's distinctive narrative voice and ability to turn archival detail into memorable, accessible narratives. Potential listeners who enjoy history, biography, and mini-saga explor... more

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