EPISODES
Episode 092—The Last Badass (feat. Tehya from For the Love of History)
If Tom Cruise is involved, it's wrong. That's one of many lessons we take away from this week's episode on samurai women…
Episode 091—Nobby Nat & The Unwashed Casses
Coming up with new nicknames is an art form, and this episode is chocked full of art. Cass teaches us all about…
Episode 090—Don’t Wake Daddy Disney (feat. Caitlin Cadieux)
...because he was kind of a d*ck. We're joined by motion designer and co-host of the Cartoon Feelings podcast..
Episode 089—Scared History 4: Scared 4 History
Sometimes there is nothing scarier than reality. So, in this edition of Scared History, Nat & Cass is keeping things close to home…
Episode 088—Like an Icon in the Sky (feat. Tom Betti of the PanAm Podcast)
Once the second most recognizable brand in the world after Coca-Cola, Pan Am is and was more than an airline. Historian and host of The Pan Am Podcast, Tom Betti…
Episode 087—That Peasant’s Poisonnnn
Cass tells us the 1850 BCE Egyptian story of "The Eloquent Peasant" and Natalie opens up the crock of lies about the danger of poisons in the royal court.
Episode 086—Big Impact, Little History (feat. Dr Natalia Molina)
This week we're all over the map but also right at home as Dr. Natalia Molina schools us on the historical and everyday impact of immigrants…
Episode 085—Worth The Wimple
The women in today's episode saw a need and crafted their own solutions to fill it. First we've got the 10th century canoness Hrotsvitha …
Episode 084—Peanut Butter Jelly Time (feat. Brian King)
Lard almighty, this week we're joined by King of Kings, Brian King, for a most delectable and distractable episode for you. Make yourself a snack and get lost in the nostalgia as we explore the history of the greatest treat there ever was: The Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich. And once you've unstuck the bread from the roof of your mouth, feel free to come at us for our controversial opinions.
Episode 083—The Great Emu-Potomus
If you're wondering where to find fantastic beasts, may we suggest The Great Emu War of 1932 and The Hippo Bill of 1910. Cass and Nat both coincidentally bring tales from the animal kingdom this week showcasing the failure of the Australian army to defeat the pesky Emus and the failure of American congress to pass a bill that would've filled our nation's bayous with hippos. These are real things. We hope you learn something.
Episode 082—Cali, Rage and Comma Drama (feat. Rachel & Leah from the Hashtag History Podcast)
We don't know how it took us 6 seasons but we're joined by our unofficial podcast twins, the Hashtag History podcast!!! Leah and Rachel join the fray today to discuss eugenics and the forced sterilization of thousands of Latinas in California throughout the 20th century. There is also a fair amount of Natalie bullying. Hashtag History covered this story in their own episode 89, check it out.
Episode 081—Back and Bitter Than Ever
The title says it all. Nat and Cass are kicking off Season 6 with a lot of heavy sighs and rolled eyes as we explore the history of Abortion rights and Gay rights in America.
Episode 080—Greetings from The Pleasure Garden (feat. Rob Grabowski)
Step right up and try your luck in our grand season finale about the history of amusement parks! We're joined by Chicago comedian Rob Grabowski as we jump all the lines, eat all the sweets, get handsy in the dark rides and take a stroll through the pleasure gardens.
Episode 079—The Great Big Bummer Show
We aren't gonna sugar coat it: this episode is about a genocide. But don't worry, Cass lightens the mood with a history of accents…
Episode 078—The Lost Promise of Higher Ed (feat. Dr. Ellen Schrecker)
Is this a podcast potluck because our guest Dr. Ellen Schrecker brought us a buffet of tasty historical treats this week….
Episode 077—Take a Nap, Plant a Tree
Everything you've ever been told about sleep is wrong. Take it from Cass, teaching us all about biphasic and polyphasic sleep…
Episode 076—Everybody Loves Satan (feat. Jason Deuchler aka DJ Intel)
The devil didn’t make us invite DJ and filmmaker Jason Deuchler (aka DJ Intel) on the podcast this week, but after this overview of the Satanic Panic…
Episode 075—Thank You For Being A Friend
In honor of her would-be 100th birthday, we're celebrating the life and legacy of the incomparable Betty White…