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Hysterical History

Hysterical History

Alexis Lord and Hailey Strickon

Hysterical History is a comedy podcast where Alexis and Hailey, friends and history lovers, tell each other wacky yet factual stories from the past. Join them every TUESDAY for laughs and weird history realness.

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Hysterical History - Hysterical Mini 10: Enemies To Lovers Trope
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09/28/19 • 44 min

Are you looking for love in all the wrong places? Recommend our podcast to your enemies and maybe you'll fall in love over it! At least, that's our advice in this episode, as we read people's emails and reviews and get sidetracked a lot. We hadn't seen each other in a minute, so please forgive us for the tangents. This is the tangent video, after all!


Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music and our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, and Natalya!


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In this episode, we pick up where Mary left off, with a dead husband and mother, moving back to a country she knows nothing about. Get ready for two more marriages to terrible husbands, an explosive death, and a beheading!


Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music!


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Hysterical History - Episode 114: King Strang of Beaver Island, Michigan
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07/23/19 • 60 min

Have you ever wanted to be a religious leader, king of an island, and in state government? Well, James Jesse Strang is your hero! Tune in this week, when Hailey teaches Alexis about a break off group from the Mormons that we first heard about from a man's sweater at an airport.

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Hysterical History - Hysterical Mini #6: We Say Boy Too Much
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07/18/19 • 59 min

We read so many emails and reviews (thanks for sending them!) and learn how we irritate our listeners! If you want to be featured in an episode, email us at [email protected]!


Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music!


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Hysterical History - Episode 110: Syphilis, The French Disease
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06/25/19 • 68 min

When syphilis appears suddenly in Europe, how do we figure out who is at fault? By pointing a finger at whatever country we like the least, of course! Tune in this week, as Hailey teaches Alexis about syphilis, how nasty it can get, how easy it is to treat, and how it became a fashion statement.


Warning: talk of STIs, brief talk about rape, and some disturbing experiments done on people with diseases.


Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music!


If you want to send something to us, our pick up address is 595 156th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98007 E-102.


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Hysterical History - Episode 94: Asia &Her Brother, Baby-Hands
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03/05/19 • 72 min

What happens when the only primary source about a person is their own sibling? Bias, that's what! Tune in this week to hear Hailey teach Alexis about a surprise mystery figure described as having a beautiful singing organ and...tiny baby-hands?

Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music!


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Hysterical History - Episode 69: Kangaroo Court

Episode 69: Kangaroo Court

Hysterical History

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08/29/18 • 59 min

People going to trial for murder is as old as time itself. But...animals going to trial for crimes? A more common and recent occurrence than you think. Tune in this week as Hailey teaches Alexis about animals who have gone to trial against people...who don't always lose.

Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music!


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Hysterical History - Episode 53 - The Great Rat Massacre
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04/03/18 • 47 min

What should you do when rats are crawling up your toilets and giving you the plague? Not listen to Paul Doumer, that's what. Tune in this week, as Hailey teaches Alexis about why extermination orders don't work.

Sorry about the sound quality, especially for Alexis. We tried a new mic set up right before she went on vacation, and so these eps are backlogged and the next few episodes will be a little weird sounding. Thanks for being patient!

Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music!


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Hysterical History - Episode 49 - The Hellfire Club
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03/07/18 • 50 min

The Masons are a secretive club today, but in the 1700s, there were a whole bunch! Tune in this week, as Alexis teaches Hailey about her favorite one, The Hellfire Club.

Special thanks to Swing Whale for our music!


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Josiah vacations at Kabul for 18 months before he decides...to go back towards India?! His ridiculous shenanigans continue in this episode!


Special thanks to our patrons: Kathleen, Katelynn, Ashley, Loreena & Josh, Gamy, Sadie, Natalie, Natalya, Daniel, Michael, Julia, Kara, Macoy, Coffee Infused Nerd, Abigail, Polly, Jill, McKenzie, Erica, Laura, Lizzy, Travis, Vallie, Amanda, Denise, Ariana, Lilly and Eddy!


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FAQ

How many episodes does Hysterical History have?

Hysterical History currently has 217 episodes available.

What topics does Hysterical History cover?

The podcast is about Friends, Culture, Learning, Literature, Society & Culture, History, Casual, Women, Funny, Improv, Humor, Comedy, Podcasts, Ancient, French and Medieval.

What is the most popular episode on Hysterical History?

The episode title 'Bonus Episode: International Flag Edition' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Hysterical History?

The average episode length on Hysterical History is 68 minutes.

How often are episodes of Hysterical History released?

Episodes of Hysterical History are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of Hysterical History?

The first episode of Hysterical History was released on Feb 26, 2017.

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