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The Backstory with Patty Steele

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George Washington
Pagan Festivals
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Christmas Trees
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Vesna Volovic
General Oliver Howard
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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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If you do any writing for school, work, creativity, or pleasure . . you’ve probably relied a little bit on Wikipedia as a stunt brain of sorts. Now imagine that it almost went the way of Friendster or Napster. There’s nothing else like it . . but in ... more

The Winter Olympics are just weeks away. The athletes are celebrities! Now, imagine living 2 or 3,000 years ago and being an ancient Olympian. How did these guys compete, why did they compete, and how did they monetize their skill set? It was equal p... more

Forget Dry January. Can you imagine being dry for 13 years? That was Prohibition from 1920 to 1933. But some folks, including one wildly famous international visitor, found some sneaky ways around the ban, claiming doctor’s orders. And most others dr... more

What Did Steven Spielberg Get Right and What Did He Get Wrong About Real Life Dinosaurs in Jurassic Park? An Eminent Paleontologist Breaks It Down. We Also See How and Why the Movie Was Made the Way It Was.

Also, Feel Free to DM Me If You Have a St... 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 and storyteller known for her engaging style and ability to connect historical narratives to modern themes. She brings a wealth of experience in media and storytelling to her episodes.

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 146 ratings
  • 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 States3 months ago
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    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.

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    MattyMattMattyMatt
    United States3 months 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 Statesa year ago
  • Love

    Wish the it was longer.

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    5
    coolkkkid
    United Statesa year ago
  • Wonderful info

    I love your podcast. I do wish ads were a lot shorter, but the overall delivery and content provided is great. Keep doing a wonderful job.

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    Sinclair1995
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Overall, there is a strong connection to history and a sense of entertainment, making it a refreshing choice for fans of the genre.
Listeners appreciate the engaging storytelling and varied topics, often expressing a desire for longer episodes.
Positive feedback highlights the podcast's ability to spark curiosity and foster exploration of historical subjects beyond the show.
Some suggestions for broader topic explorations have been noted, indicating a desire for more expansive discussions.
There are recurring complaints regarding the ads, with some stating they are too lengthy relative to episode content.

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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?

The content primarily revolves around hidden narratives and fascinating historical anecdotes that reveal lesser-known stories from the past. Listeners can expect a mix of historical events and peculiar tidbits such as the dark tales of inventors who faced tragic fates, the rise and fall of cultural icons like Blockbuster against innovators like Netflix, and explorations of significant societal events viewed from unique perspectives like Native American interpretations of Thanksgiving. The host, known for her engaging storytelling style, often brings to life peculiar aspects of history that spark curiosity and entertain with both depth and brevity. A noteworthy aspect is the podcast's ability to blend educational content with light-hearted c... more

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