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A comedy podcast where Blair MacMillan and Carley Thorne attempt to be historians.

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PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes71Foundeda year ago
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Latest Episodes

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 th... more

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.... more

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? S... more

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, t... more

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Recent Guests

Ashley Norton
YouTube pop culture, deep dive extraordinaire
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Episode: Lizzie Borden took an Ax (w/Ashley Norton)
Xiran Jay Zhao
New York Times bestselling author and YouTuber focused on Chinese history
Episode: Wu Zetian: China's only Woman Emperor (w/Xiran Jay Zhao)
Brendan Kane
Comedian, actor, philanthropist
Episode: The Sordid History of Joe Rogan W/Brendan Kane
Rhys Naylor
Historian and partner of co-host Carley Thorne
Episode: The Curse of the Kohinoor Diamond w/Rhys Naylor
Tim Blair
Comedian and friend of the host
Sidetracked Show
Episode: Titanic Pop Culture (w/ Tim Blair)

Hosts

Blair MacMillan
One of the hosts, blending humor with historical storytelling. Known for engaging personal anecdotes and insights into various historical topics.
Carley Thorne
Co-host contributing humor and storytelling into the historical content, offering a unique perspective on various figures and events.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • luv

    i love this podcast it’s so chatty and perfect. they live in my head and chat to me all day long i do not care about history at all i just love to have buddies

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    izzybumblebee
    United States22 days ago
  • This Podcast is My Life

    If this podcast has no fans I’m dead. I wait every week for an episode and if none come out I rewatch old ones. I love this podcast so much, I love a silly history moment. If you don’t like this podcast then maybe you should consider that you don’t like fun.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pixie player
    United States2 months ago
  • Five stars

    The Beatles messiest moment episode is brilliant

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Theodoreel$wagmeir
    Canada2 months ago
  • What’s the point?

    Found out about this pod from a YouTube video. I’m 20 min into a 2-hour episode and so far, there is NO discussion of the topic at hand. I don’t care about Maisie Peters at a bookstore. Give some timestamps at least. I don’t know you yer, so I don’t care to hear 25 min now if your catching up.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    NBNJ
    United States3 months ago
  • love!!

    I found them through Carley’s YouTube and I love! And Season 4 is my favorite topic yet!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Margaret Ashley W
    United States5 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners express a love for the blend of comedy and history, often highlighting how entertaining and relatable the hosts are.
Some feedback points to occasional technical issues with audio quality, but the overall enjoyment of content overshadows this.
There are mentions of the podcast being both educational and engaging, making learning about history enjoyable.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#207
Canada/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#121
Norway/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#178
Austria/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#190
Brazil/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#196
Indonesia/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#209
Netherlands/Comedy

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Wu Zetian: China's only Woman Emperor (w/Xiran Jay Zhao)
Q: Xiran, can you tell us a bit about yourself?
I'm just vibing and I sometimes do YouTube videos about Empress Wu.
A Very Chatty Welcome to 2025 and also Bob Dylan
Q: If you had to do a big rebrand that shocked people, what would it be?
Carley suggests making TikToks that look like deep monologues but aren't, while Blair thinks about pursuing a punk band incorporated into their comedy shows.
THE 12 DAYS OF ICONS: OJ Simpson
Q: What would you title your memoir if you got away with murder?
If I got away with murder? I'd be like, Blood On My Hands?
THE 12 DAYS OF ICONS: Jack the Ripper
Q: What's your, if you were a serial killer, your nickname you're giving yourself?
Carley responds she would call herself the Blair Witch.
Spooky Halloween Mary Shelley Episode
Q: What do you think Mary Shelley would like in modern day?
I think she would love modern gothic music like Susie and the Banshees and would definitely have a killer Pinterest board filled with dark aesthetic inspirations.

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