The Past Made Me Do It
Ever made a bad decision and blamed it on your childhood trauma? We blame ours on the entire timeline of human history. The Past Made Me Do It mixes comedy, chaos, and curiosity to explore the people, stories, and accidents that shaped the world as we know it. Hosted by two lifelong best friends, Kiley and Jamie!
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In this episode, we unpack the most unhinged Olympic Games in history. Hosted in St. Louis during the World’s Fair, the 1904 Olympics featured questionable races, exhausted athletes, outright cheating, and events that would never be allowed today.
From marathon runners collapsing (and cheating), to events that blurred the line between sport and spectacle, the 1904 Olymp...
In August 1914, a small British force found itself face-to-face with a massive German army, marking Britain’s first major battle of World War I. In this episode, we dive into the Battle of Mons, where outdated tactics collided with modern warfare, myths were born, and soldiers fought against overwhelming odds. From rapid rifle fire that stunned the Germans to the legendary “Angels of Mons,” we explore what really hap...
Today we are discussing the life of one of the most legendary Australian figures ever, Steve Irwin-the fearless wildlife warrior whose passion, curiosity, and boundless energy reshaped the world’s relationship with animals. From his early days growing up in a reptile-loving family to the rise of The Crocodile Hunter phenomenon, we explore the moments that defined him, the values that drove him, and the legacy he left ...
The sky has always told stories and in ancient China, four mythical beasts ruled the heavens. This episode uncovers the origins and legends of the Four Symbols: the wise Azure Dragon, fiery Vermilion Bird, fearless White Tiger, and steadfast Black Tortoise. Join us as we unravel where these cosmic mascots came from, what they symbolized, and why ancient people trusted them.
The 1600s were wild, but France took things to a whole new level with The Affair of the Poisons, a scandal packed with fortune-tellers, cursed powders, secret love affairs, and enough arsenic to make an entire monarchy sweat. This week, we dive into the darkly hilarious and genuinely unhinged story of a poison panic that rocked Louis XIV’s court and turned Paris into a crime scene.
WE ARE BACK! We decided to focus on a topic from America today. Mental health has come a long way (thank God). America once decided the best way to handle big feelings was… well… sticking a metal rod into someone’s brain. In this episode, we dive into the wild, chaotic, absolutely unhinged era of American lobotomies- complete with door-to-door brain surgeons, ice-pick innovations no one asked for, and the medical tren...
We are going into more depth this week about Jesse James and all his crimes as an outlaw. There's lots of trains, robberies, murder, and even a love story.
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It is time to talk about another OUTLAW! Jesse James is one of the most popular for many reasons. The Wild West was a wild time in America due to all the different outlaws. This is just part one of two where we talk about what led up to him getting involved in crime. You will have to wait til next week to hear all about the crimes!
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Not only are we diving into who Mary, Queen of Scots was but you will also see who Queen Elizabeth really was! Hint: she is a savage. As we know, the royal family is basically all just related to each other. Poor Mary couldn't find true love and had a tragic ending to her life.
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It all started with World War 1. Australia was not able to support the men who fought for the country so many men were struggling hardcore afterwards. The locals and population were angry but the men knew they had to do something. They turned to farming and everything was looking up....until the emu birds came. Then it was all chaos.
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We start today's episode with a quick announcement. Kiley is pregnant! And she is not looking forward to the hot summer without air conditioning. Speaking of summer, have you ever gotten excited when hearing the ice cream man turn the corner? We did too until we heard about this case. The Glasgow Ice Cream Wars was not a fun baking show. Instead, it was led by gangs and violence. What happens when you try to make...
If you've ever wanted to see what it is like to turn into stone, all you have to do is look Medusa in the eye! But honestly the snake hair seems pretty cool. We are bringing another Greek Mythology tale to you as we discuss this Gorgon.
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Jamie and Kiley are obsessed with The Sims franchise! They have been playing the games for a few years and find themselves bringing it up in conversation often. The history is interesting as the landscape of video games was changing. The creator wanted to focus more on having a game that isn't a competition and doesn't have an end goal. Rather, the player is in charge and playing the role of "God."...
Jamie talks about the life of multi-talented artist, da Vinci. He was a painter, architect, scientist, and so much more. He sure knew how to keep himself busy!
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Taylor Swift's new album inspired Kiley to dive into the life of Clara Bow. Old Hollywood stories are always wild and full of drama but Clara's life is absolutely heartbreaking. She had a terrible home life and her experience in Hollywood was not always positive. Her name needs to be known for the incredible talent she had and the legacy she left for future stars.
We recorded another one of our old episodes! We are talking about our favorite place and the story of its creation. The opening day was WILD. Jamie also dives into the impact Disneyland made and the way it inspired the other Disney parks!
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Today we are rerecording one of our favorite topics, DISNEY! Today is all about Mr. Walt Disney whereas next week we will dive into the creation and building of Disneyland and other parks.
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Today is a sad one that can be really hard to listen to. Please be advised there is violence, abuse, and other mature themes.
From April 9-17th of 1942, prisoners of war were forced to march through harsh tropical conditions. So many men died.
Stay tuned for next week as we revisit one of our very first episodes!
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We have a fun little minisode for you today! Kiley thought it would be fun to dive into why different countries have created replicas of Paris and the Eiffel Tower. China is crazy for creating so many replicas! Who knows what they will do next!
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For this Women's History Month we are talking about the legendary Amelia Earhart. She broke so many records in aviation and challenged herself over and over to fly over different areas. One thing she is highly known for is her disappearance. Where did her plane end up? Did she get eaten by coconut crabs? Bermuda Triangle? So many questions.
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