Everyday History Podcast
Hosted by Dustin Lloyd and Tristan ''Boo Boo'' Kirby, the ''geniuses'' behind the unhinged Detective Richard Magnolia Mystery Show Podcast, Everyday History is a comedic dive into the history of everyday things. Air conditioners, mousetraps, the F word! Nothing is off limits! Be ready to learn, and laugh, as these two non-historians explain history the only way they can. With a lot of swearing and dirty jokes.
Episodes
Step right up and join us for a journey through the dusty fairgrounds of American history in this week’s episode all about the County Fair. We’ll explore its humble agricultural beginnings, the role of 19th-century rural communities, and how it evolved into a chaotic carnival of fried food, livestock shows, Ferris wheels, and demolition derbies. We’ll also dive into the origins of iconic fair staples like corndogs, funnel cakes, an...
In this episode of Everyday History, we ignite the story behind one of humanity’s loudest traditions: fireworks. From accidental alchemy in ancient China to massive modern drone shows, we trace over a thousand years of explosive innovation, cultural symbolism, and colorful chaos.
Discover how fireworks went from scaring off demons with bamboo to blowing up $2 billion a year in backyard patriotism.
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Buckle up for a long one! Dustin and Boo Boo try to navigate the history of stocks!
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What role did geese play in the history of alarms? Listen as Dustin and Boo Boo find out!
*Some technical difficulties in this episode due to stormy weather. It's hardly noticeable. In fact, you might not even have noticed if I didn't write this. Why am I still writing?
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Things get a little hairy as Dustin and Boo Boo dig into the fuzzy history of barbers! Lean back into that chair, and get ready for an audio rinse and- you know what, I tried. Didn't really work. Just listen.
When do you think the first coin operated vending machine was created? It may be older than you expect!
In this episode, Dustin and Boo Boo dig in and dine on the history of sporks!
#GoSporkYourself
Dustin and Boo Boo pinch the biscuit and spin the bar of history while dropping in to the half pipe of BMX!
Whoa, I totally biffed that description.
One man's trash is another man's treasure. It's time to take a look at the history of selling your used things to someone else from the comfort of your own yard!
Note: Unfortunately, we had some audio issues while recording this episode. The shipyard sales mentioned started in the mid to late 1800s. That date was unable to be heard during the original recording and we couldn't find a way to naturally edit it in without disrupting t...
Dustin and Boo Boo take another lap on the history of racing! That doesn't really work, but you get it.
#SCAT
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Dustin and Boo Boo explore high paced, action packed history of racing!
Dustin and Boo Boo talk about the everyday history of credit cards and, as a bonus!, also dive into the history of debit cards and checks!
#WifeGate
Dustin and Boo Boo talk about the history of crack! I mean, peanut butter and jelly sammiches!
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Dustin and Boo Boo discuss the life altering invention of the shopping cart!
#Gonebutnotforgotten
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Join Dustin and Boo Boo as they marinate on the history of microwave ovens!
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Join Dustin and Boo Boo as they chill out and discuss the history of air conditioning!
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Who knew that mousetraps have such an interesting history!? Join Dustin and Boo Boo as they travel through the annals of history to uncover the spring loaded history of the mousetrap!
Mousetrap Mondays, one of the sources for today's episode.
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How did our fluffy little friends go from wild beast to the mouse hunting doofus that chews on wires and knocks our stuff off of counters? Join Dustin and Boo Boo as they explore the mysterious world of cats!
Hot Dogs. Red Hots. Weiners. Glizzies. On today's episode, Dustin and Boo Boo talk about the history of the greatest ballpark food in history!
Just two friends talking over each other and discussing the history of baseball's most exciting hit, the home run!
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