An Old Timey Podcast
An Old Timey Podcast

An Old Timey Podcast

An Old Timey Podcast

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History class just got hilariously inappropriate. Kristin Caruso, co-host of the true crime comedy podcast, Let’s Go To Court (14M+ downloads), and Norman Caruso, creator of the Gaming Historian YouTube channel (1M+ subscribers), team up to deliver a history podcast that is well researched, wide-ranging, and deeply silly. In other words, this is a podcast for intellectuals. Intellectuals who make fart jokes.

Recent Episodes

42: The Daring Escape of Robert Smalls (Part 1)
FEB 19, 2025
42: The Daring Escape of Robert Smalls (Part 1)
<div>As an enslaved man, Robert Smalls had one goal – to attain freedom for himself and his family. The odds were against him. He’d hoped to buy his wife and children from their enslaver, but saving that amount of money might take a lifetime. Then, when Robert’s home state of South Carolina seceded from the Union, freedom seemed even more out of reach. But then Robert got an idea. It would be bold. It would be dangerous. It would also require the cooperation, discretion, and skill of several other enslaved people.  <br> <br> The craziest part? It worked.<br> <br> <em>Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Norm pulled from: <br> </em>Lineberry, Cate. <em>Be Free or Die: The Amazing Story of Robert Smalls’ Escape from Slavery to Union Hero</em>. St. Martin’s Press, 2017.<br> Miller Jr., Edward. <em>Gullah Statesman: Robert Smalls from Slavery to Congress, 1839-1915</em>. University of South Carolina Press, 2008.<br> <br> Are you enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Then please leave us a 5-star rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts!<br> <br> Are you *really* enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Well, calm down, history ho! You can get more of us on Patreon at <a href="http://patreon.com/oldtimeypodcast">patreon.com/oldtimeypodcast</a>. At the $5 level, you’ll get a monthly bonus episode (with video!), access to our 90’s style chat room, plus the entire back catalog of bonus episodes from Kristin’s previous podcast, Let’s Go To Court.</div>
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104 MIN
41: The Gay Jesus Movie Hoax
FEB 12, 2025
41: The Gay Jesus Movie Hoax
<div>T’was an OUTRAGE! An Illinois-based company was working on a film about Jesus Christ. The problem? The film would portray Jesus as a drunk bank robber, a “swinging homosexual,” and a big fan of Hitler. Oh, and he’d also be depicted as having an affair with Mary Magdalene. <br> <br> … wouldn’t the affair with Mary Magdalene make him bisexual, you ask? DON’T ASK QUESTIONS. In fact, don’t bother fact checking any of this! This is all about rage, baby!<br> <br> <em>Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Kristin pulled from: <br> </em>“Will Jesus Be Portrayed as Homosexual in an Upcoming Film?” By <a href="https://www.snopes.com/author/barbara-mikkelson/">Barbara Mikkelson</a> for <a href="http://Snopes.com">Snopes.com</a><br> “That Jesus sex movie never existed,” by William Simbro for The Des Moines Register<br> “‘Jesus Sex Film’ rumor draws letters from 200,000 people,” by Carol Armstrong for the Dayton Daily News<br> “Crusade revives war on non-existent sex film,” by William Simbro for The Des Moines Register<br> “Jesus sex movie rumor hits state,” by Bernie Schoenburg for The Pantagraph<br> “‘Sex life of Jesus’ hoax snares Lodi mayor’s paper,” by Rod Leith for The Record<br> “Censor receives complaints about non-existent film depicting Christ as gay,” by Glenn McConnell for <a href="http://Stuff.com">Stuff.com</a><br> “The Jesus sex film scandal,” by Wayne Dean for The Sydney Morning Herald <br> “No U.S. producer found for blasphemous movie,” by Stan Hastey for the Associated Press<br> <br> Are you enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Then please leave us a 5-star rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts!<br> <br> Are you *really* enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Well, calm down, history ho! You can get more of us on Patreon at <a href="http://patreon.com/oldtimeypodcast">patreon.com/oldtimeypodcast</a>. At the $5 level, you’ll get a monthly bonus episode (with video!), access to our 90’s style chat room, plus the entire back catalog of bonus episodes from Kristin’s previous podcast, Let’s Go To Court.</div>
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76 MIN
40: Nell Donnelly Reed Conquers All (Part 3)
FEB 5, 2025
40: Nell Donnelly Reed Conquers All (Part 3)
<div>In the final episode of this series, we hear how it all shakes out. The trials end. The messy love square between the Donnellys and Reeds implodes. Kansas City Mafia boss Johnny Lazia meets his maker. The Donnelly Garment Company thrives, then dies. Through it all, Nell Donnelly Reed rises to untold prominence, but still manages to keep her secrets.<br> <br> <em>Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Kristin pulled from: <br> </em>“Nelly Gone: KCQ traces the kidnapping of Nell Donnelly,” by Kate Hill for the Kansas City Public Library<br> The book, “More than Petticoats: Remarkable Missouri Women,” by Elaine Warner <br> The book, “James A. Reed: Legendary Lawyer; Marplot in the United States Senate,” by J. Michael Cronan<br> The book, “Called to Courage, Four Women in Missouri History,” by Margot Ford McMillen and Heather Roberson<br> “First A Lady,” by Jennifer Wilding for the Kansas City Star magazine<br> “Nelly Don’s unexpected legacy,” for the Fashion Conservatory<br> “Nell Donelly Reed,” Historic Missourians<br> “Nelly Don’s zero-waste apron design,” run-sew-read<br> “Nelly Don: Self made in America,” <a href="http://seamwork.com">seamwork.com</a><br> The book, “The Snatch Racket,” by Carolyn Cox<br> The book, “The Devil’s Tickets,” by Gary M. Pomerantz<br> Obituary for George Blair, Kansas City Star, June 10, 1977<br> “Causes for hate,” The Kansas City American, Dec. 24, 1931<br> “Mrs. Donnelly is found, safe,” The Kansas City Times, Dec. 18, 1931<br> “Mrs. Donnelly’s chauffeur tells of the kidnappers’ treatment of them,” The Kansas City Star, Dec. 18, 1931<br> “Link Mrs. Depew,” The Kansas City Star, Dec. 23, 1931<br> “Mrs. Donnelly was released last Friday,” Southwest Mail and Weekly Post, Dec. 25, 1931<br> “Depew speaks for Mele,” The Kansas City Times, July 16, 1932<br> “Paul Donnelly is dead,” The Kansas City Star, Sept 8, 1934<br> “Estate of Donnelly v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue,” <a href="http://case-law.com">case-law.com</a><br> “Rich young widow weds,” The Windsor Star, Jan. 13, 1937<br> “Reed Ranch,” <a href="http://reed-ranch.com">reed-ranch.com</a><br> “The murder of John Lazia,” <a href="http://ganglandwire.com">ganglandwire.com</a><br> <br> Are you enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Then please leave us a 5-star rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts!<br> <br> Are you *really* enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Well, calm down, history ho! You can get more of us on Patreon at <a href="http://patreon.com/oldtimeypodcast">patreon.com/oldtimeypodcast</a>. At the $5 level, you’ll get a monthly bonus episode (with video!), access to our 90’s style chat room, plus the entire back catalog of bonus episodes from Kristin’s previous podcast, Let’s Go To Court.</div>
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117 MIN
39: The Mafia Rescues Nell Donnelly (Part 2)
JAN 29, 2025
39: The Mafia Rescues Nell Donnelly (Part 2)
<div>James A. Reed was in federal court, about to argue his case, when a call came in from Kansas City. Nell Donnelly had been kidnapped. James panicked. To James, Nell was so much more than a celebrated fashion designer. She was his neighbor. She was his secret lover. She was the mother of his child. He’d do anything to save her – including threatening the head of the Kansas City mafia.<br> <br> <em>Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Kristin pulled from: <br> </em>“Nelly Gone: KCQ traces the kidnapping of Nell Donnelly,” by Kate Hill for the Kansas City Public Library<br> The book, “More than Petticoats: Remarkable Missouri Women,” by Elaine Warner <br> The book, “James A. Reed: Legendary Lawyer; Marplot in the United States Senate,” by J. Michael Cronan<br> “First A Lady,” by Jennifer Wilding for the Kansas City Star magazine<br> “Nelly Don’s unexpected legacy,” for the Fashion Conservatory<br> “Nell Donelly Reed,” Historic Missourians<br> “Nelly Don’s zero-waste apron design,” run-sew-read<br> “Nelly Don: Self made in America,” <a href="http://seamwork.com">seamwork.com</a><br> The book, “The Snatch Racket,” by Carolyn Cox<br> The book, “The Devil’s Tickets,” by Gary M. Pomerantz<br> Obituary for George Blair, Kansas City Star, June 10, 1977<br> “Causes for hate,” The Kansas City American, Dec. 24, 1931<br> “Mrs. Donnelly is found, safe,” The Kansas City Times, Dec. 18, 1931<br> “Mrs. Donnelly’s chauffeur tells of the kidnappers’ treatment of them,” The Kansas City Star, Dec. 18, 1931<br> “Link Mrs. Depew,” The Kansas City Star, Dec. 23, 1931<br> “Mrs. Donnelly was released last Friday,” Southwest Mail and Weekly Post, Dec. 25, 1931<br> <br> Are you enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Then please leave us a 5-star rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts!<br> <br> Are you *really* enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Well, calm down, history ho! You can get more of us on Patreon at <a href="http://patreon.com/oldtimeypodcast">patreon.com/oldtimeypodcast</a>. At the $5 level, you’ll get a monthly bonus episode (with video!), access to our 90’s style chat room, plus the entire back catalog of bonus episodes from Kristin’s previous podcast, Let’s Go To Court.</div>
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116 MIN
38: The Kidnapping of Nell Donnelly (Part 1)
JAN 22, 2025
38: The Kidnapping of Nell Donnelly (Part 1)
<div>It was 6 p.m. on the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 16, 1931. Legendary fashion designer Nell Donnelly was headed home from work. Her chauffeur, George Blair, drove Nell’s lime green Lincoln through the streets of downtown Kansas City. When they arrived at her palatial home, George noticed a vehicle blocking the driveway. Two unfamiliar men stood on either side of it. George slammed on the brakes. <br> <br> In seconds, one of the men charged at him with a gun. Two more men came running. One jumped into the backseat with Nell. The gunman took charge of the vehicle. The other man jumped in on the passenger’s side, effectively trapping George. <br> <br> Nell screamed. She kicked. She fought. She thought for certain that someone would hear her. They didn’t. America’s best, most successful businesswoman, along with her chauffeur, had just been kidnapped.<br> <br> <em>Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Kristin pulled from: <br> </em>“Nelly Gone: KCQ traces the kidnapping of Nell Donnelly,” by Kate Hill for the Kansas City Public Library<br> The book, “More than Petticoats: Remarkable Missouri Women,” by Elaine Warner <br> The book, “James A. Reed: Legendary Lawyer; Marplot in the United States Senate,” by J. Michael Cronan<br> “First A Lady,” by Jennifer Wilding for the Kansas City Star magazine<br> “Nelly Don’s unexpected legacy,” for the Fashion Conservatory<br> “Nell Donelly Reed,” Historic Missourians<br> “Nelly Don’s zero-waste apron design,” run-sew-read<br> “Nelly Don: Self made in America,” <a href="http://seamwork.com">seamwork.com</a><br> The book, “The Snatch Racket,” by Carolyn Cox<br> The book, “The Devil’s Tickets,” by Gary M. Pomerantz<br> Obituary for George Blair, Kansas City Star, June 10, 1977<br> “Causes for hate,” The Kansas City American, Dec. 24, 1931<br> “Mrs. Donnelly is found, safe,” The Kansas City Times, Dec. 18, 1931<br> “Mrs. Donnelly’s chauffeur tells of the kidnappers’ treatment of them,” The Kansas City Star, Dec. 18, 1931<br> <br> Are you enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Then please leave us a 5-star rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts!<br> <br> Are you *really* enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Well, calm down, history ho! You can get more of us on Patreon at <a href="http://patreon.com/oldtimeypodcast">patreon.com/oldtimeypodcast</a>. At the $5 level, you’ll get a monthly bonus episode (with video!), access to our 90’s style chat room, plus the entire back catalog of bonus episodes from Kristin’s previous podcast, Let’s Go To Court.</div>
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116 MIN