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You're Wrong About

Sarah Marshall
Satanic Panic
George Michael
Lawrence V. Texas
Supreme Court
Civil Rights Movement
Mental Health
Black Resistance
Robert Opel
Cattle Mutilation
Amy Winehouse
Britney Spears
Hoax Memoirs
Free Willy
The Exorcist
Social Justice
Women In Sports
The Oscars
Constitution
Pee-Wee Herman
Paul Reubens

Sarah is a journalist obsessed with the past. Every week she reconsiders a person or event that's been miscast in the public imagination.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes355Founded8 years ago
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HistoryTrue Crime

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Latest Episodes

Choose wisely: trick or treat? Starting in the late 1800s, the spooky and goofy version of Halloween we know today became a time of ruckus and sometimes dangerous pranks by kids and teenagers that caused widespread property damage and bodily harm. Fo... more

Crikey! How does a man decide to wrangle giant reptiles for a living? For this episode, ocean correspondent Brianna Bowman shares the life story of Australian icon Steve Irwin, the beloved Crocodile Hunter who captured the slithering hearts of kids i... more

Who will you be this year? No matter your age, it’s likely that your body remembers the school calendar, and with the blooming aisles of binders and pencils and backpacks, it’s easy to feel like a nervous, hopeful kid waiting for that first day back ... more

Megan Burbank’s gotta dance. The centuries-old dance style known as ballet has been stereotyped in our modern world with images of refined, wispy, frighteningly disciplined young women fighting viciously for roles in ethereal productions. For this ep... more

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Recent Guests

Gabe Henry
Author and commentator
Episode: Back to School with Gabe Henry
Megan Burbank
Ballet writer/educator and guest on the episode
Burbank Industries newsletter (Meagan Burbank)
Episode: Ballet with Megan Burbank
Adrian Daub
Co-host of In Bed with the Right, professor of comparative literature at Stanford
Stanford University
Episode: "Heaven is for Real" with Adrian Daub
Mackenzie Brennan
Law-talking correspondent with interests in history and ethics of crime
Episode: The JFK Assassination Part 1 with Mackenzie Joy Brennan
Lulu Miller
Journalist and author; guest discussing rainbows and science
Episode: Rainbows with Lulu Miller
Paul Scheer
Guest from Unspooled, actor/comedian and film critic
Unspooled
Episode: The Worst Movie Ever Made? with Paul Scheer and Amy Nicholson
Amy Nicholson
Guest from Unspooled, film critic and writer
Unspooled
Episode: The Worst Movie Ever Made? with Paul Scheer and Amy Nicholson
Brianna Bowman
Co-host and contributor to the discussion
Episode: Keiko Part 3 with Brianna Bowman
Sarah Archer
Journalist and author, known for her work on cultural topics.
Author
Episode: Cold War Santa with Sarah Archer

Hosts

Sarah Marshall
Host and primary conversation guide, steering the discussion and querying guests about history, memory, and misperceptions.
Brianna Bowman
Science communicator and journalist with background in fishery biology; contributes scientific and conservation perspectives.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 49.3k ratings
  • I’m wrong about so much

    But not about Sarah who is one of the few people in my life who understands what a “Remains of the Day” lunch box is. Thank you for making me feel seen. Listening since the very beginning and will until nothing else remains. Thank you. 6 stars.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JGabrielbrown
    United Statesa month ago
  • I genuinely feel smarter! ✨💫🧠

    The only hosts of a non-true crime podcast who have re-explained serial killers in a humanizing way, I could also listen to Sarah talk about the economic downturn of the ‘70’s as Leatherface’s arc on repeat (just to get to it through my thick skull !)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lu Gibson
    United Statesa month ago
  • Always a favorite

    Someone recommended me this podcast years ago, and it will always remain a favorite. Informative, funny. So cool, so fun. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    apollumi
    United Statesa month ago
  • I just want to be friends with Sarah

    This show is great. Wholesome, sweet, thoughtful, safe, and warm, as well as full of lessons to learn. I’ve been listening for years, and as time goes on I just want more and more to be friends with Sarah. Keep it up — you’re a real one!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LoGo_1
    United Statesa month ago
  • Please 👋

    You use the work LIKE so damn often . It’s a useless, filler word which just dilutes your sentences :(

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    MissTerrious
    United States2 months ago

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Insightful history with sharp analysis and engaging guests.
A few episodes feel lighter or off-topic, but deep dives remain strong.
High-quality research and storytelling; occasionally critiques about pacing or guest balance.

Chart Rankings

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

Spotify
#12
United States/History
Apple Podcasts
#27
United States/History
Spotify
#38
United Kingdom/History
Apple Podcasts
#28
Canada/History
Apple Podcasts
#60
United Kingdom/History
Spotify
#26
Australia/History

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The JFK Assassination Part 1 with Mackenzie Joy Brennan
Q: What is the Warren Commission and why was it formed?
The Warren Commission was established to investigate the assassination, determine bullet trajectories, assess liability, and restore public confidence; its 1964 report concluded three shots, one missed, and emphasized a thorough, multi-agency, evidence-based process to resolve rampant speculation.
The JFK Assassination Part 1 with Mackenzie Joy Brennan
Q: So what do you know about the assassination and the context that it lives in in your brain?
Mackenzie Brennan outlines the basic scene, the public shock, the open-car parade, and the immediate questions about forensics and leadership that shaped early interpretations, while noting how media and political dynamics amplified competing narratives.
The Bluebelle with Blair Braverman
Q: Terry Jo, what state is she in? What happened?
She is suffering severe dehydration and shock, floating on a cork life raft after her family perished, and she endures multiple days at sea until rescue.
Alice Kyteler and the First Witchcraft Trial in Ireland with Molly Aitken
Q: Tell me about the book and what topics you've been working on previously?
It's about the first woman who was ever accused of witchcraft in Ireland, Alice Kytler.
Dungeons & Dragons & The Satanic Panic with Adrian Daub
Q: What is Dungeons & Dragons?
It's a fantasy role-playing game that allows players to create characters and tell a story collaboratively in a flexible setting, blending tactical combat and storytelling elements.

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Listeners tend to be intrigued by how public narratives are shaped and misremembered, with episodes that reassess famous events, cultural myths, and historical curiosities. The show blends rigorous research with witty banter, using deep dives into topics like presidential conspiracy theories, mid-century culture, and remarkable real-life stories to illuminate how memory, media, and context influence our understanding of history. A standout quality is the willingness to tackle controversial or quirky subjects—from JFK to survival tales—while keeping the tone accessible and entertaining for curious, educated audiences. Potential listeners who enjoy meticulous storytelling, critical thinking, and multidisciplinary angles will likely find this ... more

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