The Town Criers

The Town Criers

The Town Criers is a witty, research-fueled deep dive into history. The culmination of award-winning journalist Kaitlyn Klepec’s investigative experience and Lila Ruppe’s comedy writing background, the podcast finds laughs in exploring humanity’s roots. Would you survive as a medieval peasant? What would you tell a Victorian child if you only had five seconds? Kaitlyn and Lila take to the past to answer these questions while seamlessly blending history and comedy.

Episodes

January 16, 2026 63 mins

It's time to learn about Benjamin Franklin: inventor of the bifocalnator, son of a soapmaker, and writer of sultry, sultry drama.

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The Town Criers solve the mystery: Who B. on Lyndon's Johnson? They dive into The Cold War and touch back on John Freaking Kennedy (a fan favorite).

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December 19, 2025 65 mins

In this episode, The Town Criers analyze the history of the Loch Ness Monster. Is Nessia a monster or monSTAR?

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December 5, 2025 69 mins

The Town Criers explore the Kennedy family history, JFK's presidential candidacy, and so much more.

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November 21, 2025 63 mins

ARRRGHHH MATEYS! Climb aboard today's episode to learn all about the Golden Age of Piracy, female pirates, and plundering booty.

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November 7, 2025 60 mins

The Town Criers dumbest episode yet. The co-hosts explore jesters, fools, and jonglers galore. They go through the history of the most famous jesters.

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October 24, 2025 63 mins

Spectral evidence, witch cakes, and love spells. The Town Criers take on the Salem Witch Trials.

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October 19, 2025 39 secs

Come to the town square for a glimpse into The Town Criers' twisted historic minds. We hope you studied.

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October 10, 2025 58 mins

The Town Criers discuss the six wives of King Henry VIII, their various dubious fates, and ancient Roman remedies for male pattern baldness.

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