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in the TRIUMPHANT return to our six wives of Henry XIII saga, Carley and Blair dive into Anne of Cleves, the 4th and the longest surviving wife. We unpack her reputation as the "ugly one" and her journey to gaining the title of the King's Sister.We also go into diners, smoking, and straight culture. THANKS AS ALWAYS FOR LISTENING GIRLS!!! <3Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on InstagramGirl Historians on Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Girl Historians!! It's 2025 and we are so stinking pumped for the year ahead girls. In this episode, we make up for the lack of a 10th icon by doing a very chatty episode loosely about Bob Dylan. We're so happy to be back!! ENJOY the ep!!!Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on InstagramGirl Historians on Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In honour of the Holiday Season, we are bringing you 12 DAYS OF ICONS a series of mini-eps covering some people from history that are ICONS!!! For better or for worse...In this episode, we cover aviation legend Amelia Earhart and her mysterious disappearance. Thank you so much for joining us for this series!! We literally can't wait to see what 2025 has in store!!! Until then stay safe and happy queens!!Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on InstagramGirl Historians on Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NOTE: yes we have skipped icon number 10 due to a devastating technical glitch, so we are skipping to icon 11. Hopefully we will remedy this soon!! So sorry girls.In honour of the Holiday Season, we are bringing you 12 DAYS OF ICONS a series of mini-eps covering some people from history that are ICONS!!! For better or for worse...Today we talk about stardew valley and it's creator, Eric Barone!Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on InstagramGirl Historians on Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In honour of the Holiday Season, we are bringing you 12 DAYS OF ICONS a series of mini-eps covering some people from history that are ICONS!!! For better or for worse...in this episode, we talk about Harvey Milk, the trailblazing gay politician. We also discuss the bad PR of bisexual women.Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on InstagramGirl Historians on Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In honour of the Holiday Season, we are bringing you 12 DAYS OF ICONS a series of mini-eps covering some people from history that are ICONS!!! For better or for worse...in this the 8th day of icons, we discuss Sweeney Todd, the iconic demon barber of Fleet street. Turns out, not a real guy. Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on InstagramGirl Historians on Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In honour of the Holiday Season, we are bringing you 12 DAYS OF ICONS a series of mini-eps covering some people from history that are ICONS!!! For better or for worse...on the 7th day of icons my true love gave to me... a left handed guitaristIn this episode, we cover the tragically short life of the incredible Jimi Hendrix.Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on InstagramGirl Historians on Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In honour of the Holiday Season, we are bringing you 12 DAYS OF ICONS a series of mini-eps covering some people from history that are ICONS!!! For better or for worse...on the 6th day of christmas my true love gave to me.... an unhinged kidnapping of an heiressIn this episode we cover the absolutely unhinged kidnapping of Patty Hearst by the SLA. Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on InstagramGirl Historians on Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In honour of the Holiday Season, we are bringing you 12 DAYS OF ICONS a series of mini-eps covering some people from history that are ICONS!!! For better or for worse...In this episode we learn about Zheng Yi Sao, an iconic female pirate who SAILED the south China sea. Safe to say we are obsessed.Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on InstagramGirl Historians on Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In honour of the Holiday Season, we are bringing you 12 DAYS OF ICONS a series of mini-eps covering some people from history that are ICONS!!! For better or for worse...Today we bring you the ICONIC Emily Dickinson...a girl who was FOR the GIRLS if you know what we mean. Until next time!!! MWAhSign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on InstagramGirl Historians on Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In honour of the Holiday Season, we are bringing you 12 DAYS OF ICONS a series of mini-eps covering some people from history that are ICONS!!! For better or for worse...In this episode we recount the horrible jack the ripper and it's pretty horrifying. We do not in any way have the stomachs for true crime. We also choose our serial killer monikers and also we have FUN!!!see u next time :)Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on InstagramGirl Historians on Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In honour of the Holiday Season, we are bringing you 12 DAYS OF ICONS a series of mini-eps covering some people from history that are ICONS!!! For better or for worse...It's our little Girl Historians Advent Calendar!!!Next up, we've got Louisa May Alcott, and icon, a legend, and old-timey gay popstar.We also talk about capes and ponchos.Love all u girls!!! See u soon!Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on InstagramGirl Historians on Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In honour of the Holiday Season, we are bringing you 12 DAYS OF ICONS a series of mini-eps covering some people from history that are ICONS!!! For better or for worse...It's our little Girl Historians Advent Calendar!!!Starting off Strong with OJ Simpson and his infamous murder trial. Love all u girls!Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on InstagramGirl Historians on Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Girl Historians HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR The girls cover the history of Santa Claus, and frankly it is a lot freakier than you think it will be. Santa has a posse and they're all terrifying.We also cover our favourite Holiday movies and our love/hate relationship with the movie Love Actually.Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on InstagramGirl Historians on Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"We're Call Her Daddy for girls who had a Hamilton phase" - CarleyIn this episode the girls recount the tragically short life and times of Jane Seymour, the 3rd wife of Henry VIII and the only wife who gave him a son. What was her deal? Naturally, we investigate.We also cover our thoughts on Ferris Bueller's Day Off and the us election :(Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on InstagramGirl Historians on Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi girls, this was recorded pre-american election, so if you're wondering why we don't cover his involvement... that's why. In this episode, comedian and friend of the pod Brendan Kane walks the girls through the history of Mr. Joseph Rogan and his strange and contemtable actions throughout his career. This ep is a bit more R-rated than usual and it's Brendan's fault. We also discuss Pitch Perfect, Improv comedy, and Brendan's batman costume.Blair and Brendan's Show in Toronto!Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneFeaturing: Brendan KaneMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on InstagramGirl Historians on Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we talk about Anne Boleyn, and Henry VIII's descent into being a tyrant. Don't lose your head!We also discuss evil condos and Carley getting cancelled on letterboxd.It's a lot of info so strap in girls!!!!!Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on InstagramGirl Historians on Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BOO! Special early episode drop for Halloween where the girls cover Mary Shelley!!! In the studio for the first time and the girls have a sound board, so if you LOVE sound effects this is the episode for you!!!!Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on InstagramGirl Historians on Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first episode of SEASON FOUR Blair walks Carley through the first wife of King Henry VIII- Warrior queen and pious legend Catherine of Aragon.Also the girls dunk on musical comedy and spoil house of the dragon. sorry.Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on InstagramGirl Historians on Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Announcing season 4 of Girl Historians! Starting October 25th! Don't lose your head...Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on InstagramGirl Historians on Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the finale of our summer school season, the girls recap the extremely devastating tale of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire. It is so sad. My god it is so sad. Luckily, the girls also break out their Donald Trump impressions, so not all is lost!Thank you for joining us for summer school!! We truly had a blast and will be back sooner than you know with SEASON FOOOOUUURRRRR!!!!Let's go girls.Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on InstagramGirl Historians on Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The girls wrap up the Beatles' messiest moments in this penultimate episode of the summer school season!!!!!ALSO Carley saw Maisie Peters at a bookstore. Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on InstagramGirl Historians on Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The girls are joined by comedian and boyfriend of Carley, Rhys Naylor, as we walk through the 1851 Great Exhibition and the cursed history of the Kohinoor Diamond (which is a cursed diamond that has a curse- for men!)We also have a short but alarming conversation about Barron Trump!Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneSpecial Guest: Rhys NaylorMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on InstagramGirl Historians on Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Girls discuss Yoko Ono and her life from childhood to her ongoing contributions to art and the WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Also, a huge Carley update, more taylor swift takes, and the trials and tribulations of the Toronto International Film Festival.Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on InstagramGirl Historians on Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The girls chat the Beatles after break up, the "Paul is Dead" conspiracy theory, and the death of John Lennon.They also find time to unpack Gaylor and say goodbye to poop summer.Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on InstagramGirl Historians on Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The girls unpack The Beatles journey from 1964 until their breakup in 1970 and also reluctantly defend John Lennon.They also defend Winnepeg Manitoba.Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on InstagramGirl Historians on Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You might be thinking, why is there an extended conversation about the Prisoner of Azkaban in an episode about Beatlemania? Good question!The girls track the Beatles through their breakthrough and journey to taking over the world (via British invasion) and as always, cover other important topics like Blair's neighbors drinking too much soda.Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on InstagramGirl Historians on Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blair leads Carley through the history of the Beatles, covering their pre-fame years and dissecting what made John Lennon the way he was.We also discuss poop in various forms, Idina Menzel, and Blair sings a scary e-girl song and kinda ruins the vibe for a full ten minutes. Always lots of fun on Girl Historians AS USUAL.Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on InstagramGirl Historians on Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the girls in the final installment of our Princess Diana deep dive, as we retrace Diana's final hours and the conspiracy theories surrounding her death.We also talk cottage politics, the beautiful province of Newfoundland, and FINALLY address the Junkook/Diana reincarnation accusations.Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on InstagramGirl Historians on Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PART 2 OF PART 2...which of course makes this part 3.We continue our journey through Princess Diana's life during her marriage to Charles, including a STUN-NING reenactment of the famous leaked Charles and Diana phone calls.The girls also talk getting caught in the rain, plot twists, spoilling Pretty little liars, and summer blues. <3<3<3Sign up on Patreon for episodes a week early and ad-free, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on InstagramGirl Historians on Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PART ONE OF TWO!!! Much like Lord of the Rings or Wicked or Breaking Dawn.Our Princess Diana saga continues as we cover Princess Diana's engagement and early marriage. We also experiment with new, fun, podcast dynamics, such as eating candy directly into the microphone and throwing things across the room! We like to keep it fresh here on Girl Historians. The girls also have their first fight, talk about Elton John and his shopping addiction, and Carley finally reveals her rising sign! Sign up on Patreon for episodes a week early and ad-free, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on InstagramGirl Historians on Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to our very first mini-season of Summer School! PRINCESS DIANAIn this ep, Carley and Blair go over Diana's pre-engagement years, before she was the people's (and specifically, the girl's) princess.We also go over the Bubly DJ at Pride, ski lifts, and both girls are having summer meltdowns.Sign up on Patreon for episodes a week early and ad-free, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneEdited by: Harlow CastilloMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on InstagramGirl Historians on YoutubeHave suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected] business inquiries email us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The girls go over the Great Molasses Flood and honestly girls it was really tragic. We also go over Bridgerton (again), the lesbian elite, and drink aperol spritzes. Sign up on Patreon for episodes a week early and ad-free, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneEdited by: Harlow CastilloMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on InstagramGirl Historians on YoutubeHave suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected] business inquiries email us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen girls, we're changing our audio set up for this season and no change goes over entirely smoothly. we tried to record this once and ruined the audio completely. We tried again, and the audio came out...a bit funky. But in the spirit of summer being a bit messy, here's the ep, CURSE AND ALL!!!!We talk Fleetwood Mac, the Great Gatsby musical, Carley drinks a gross cocktail. What more could you want?Sign up on Patreon for episodes a week early and ad-free, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneEdited by: Harlow CastilloMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on InstagramGirl Historians on YoutubeHave suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected] business inquiries email us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WE ARE BACK WITH GIRL HISTORIANS: SUMMER SCHOOL!in this season, we will be doing smaller topics that we want to explore- perfect for summer beach brainin this special PRIDE episode, Blair and Carley discuss LGSM, aka the inspiration for the seminal classic "Pride" (2014). Blair cries a few times. Carley talks about the Marauders. We're sooooooo back.Sign up on Patreon for episodes a week early and ad-free, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneEdited by: Allie GrahamMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on InstagramGirl Historians on YoutubeHave suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected] business inquiries email us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sign up on Patreon for episodes a week early and ad-free, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneProduced by: Rob ModenMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola Lyttlev1.04Thanks to Destination Salem for covering some of the trip.Have suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected] business inquiries email us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the last 'normal' episode of the Salem Witch Files, we saw Challengers, Blair tells Carley about how Salem embraced its history, boys kissing, the ethics of dark tourism, the dirty boy versus the clean boy, and what dark places we'd like to visit.Next week: ...Sign up on Patreon for episodes a week early and ad-free, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneProduced by: Rob ModenMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola Lyttlev1.00Have suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected] business inquiries email us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carley and Blair have half-formed opinions on the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef, a timeline of everyone in Salem saying sorry about getting all those witches killed, and a new target for who they want on the podcast.Next week, the Salem Witch Files finale (kinda).Sign up on Patreon for episodes a week early and ad-free, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneProduced by: Rob ModenMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola Lyttlev1.01Have suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected] business inquiries email us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the Salem Witch Files winding down, Blair and Carley catch up on summer plans, board games, and insights from eavesdropping on a therapist. Then, Carley talks about some favorite pop culture that inspired by the Salem trials, including an excuse to talk about Gothic literature and Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, Blair revealing she's a nerd, and the Scooby-Doo movie that turned Carley gay.Sign up on Patreon for episodes a week early and ad-free, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneProduced by: Rob ModenMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola Lyttlev1.03Have suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected] business inquiries email us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get cozy as Blair takes Carley behind the scenes of the musical, from its inception through its legacy. Also, we learned not to advertise the podcast with dead dogs.Sign up on Patreon for episodes a week early and ad-free, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneProduced by: Rob ModenMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola Lyttlev1.01Have suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected] business inquiries email us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Was this whole Salem Witch Trials podcast just a Trojan horse to talk about a musical? Kinda. This week, Blair and Carley talk about why they love the musical, and recap its plot. (Next week: talking about the behind the scenes.)Sign up on Patreon for episodes a week early and ad-free, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneProduced by: Rob ModenMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola Lyttlev1.02Have suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected] business inquiries email us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carley leads Blair through a deeper-dive on some of the women convicted of witchcraft in the Salem Witch Trials. And, JoJo Siwa.Also: voice notes, the eclipse, another lie we told, The Giving Tree, Anne Putnam Sr's egg bites, allies, the hottest ages, fashion tips mixed with traumatic horrors, tall men, biased obituaries, and our new favorite fact about Dorcas Hoar.Sign up on Patreon for episodes a week early and ad-free, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneProduced by: Rob ModenMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola Lyttlev1.00Have suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected] business inquiries email us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fungal bread. Land grabs. Bored girls. And defining what the devil even is. Carley and Blair drink Wayne Gretzky's white wine and address, debunk, and occasionally embrace the biggest conspiracy theories about the Salem Witch Trials.Also: nepo landlords, bed bugs and pest problems, shower song setlists, audition diarrhea, bull**it college projects, cancer paranoia, book recs, that Prince Andrew interview, what Carley’s afraid to say on the podcast, where the devil is, the dagger on the New York Times bestseller list, short men, boredom, and creating a new conspiracy together.Sign up on Patreon for episodes a week early and ad-free, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneProduced by: Rob ModenMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola Lyttlev1.01Have suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected] business inquiries email us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After no one asked, Blair and Carley look deeper at the lineup of men executed in the Salem witch trials.If you ever thought “I wish they wouldn't sing so many musical theater songs,” never before has a Monkey's Paw curled so hard.Subscribe to our Patreon to get early episodes and bonuses (like a Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire mini-episode)Plus: The 1975, "edgy" podcasts, why we’d never date Taylor Swift, insurrection sitcoms, Neil Cicierega’s remix of the “Ghostbusters” theme (VERY IMPORTANT), a Rhys cameo, George Burroughs actually being bad, and at least one legit theory of what was going on with the accusers.Hosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneProduced by: Rob ModenMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola Lyttlev1.01Have suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected] business inquiries email us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everyone asked for it, so here’s an episode where Carley and Blair (try not to) talk about the two dogs that were executed for witchcraft. In a new Girl Historians tradition, it only took 5 or 6 episodes into the season to lose their minds. There’s lots of singing.Also: Blair won the Princess Diana award at Toronto Sketchfest, lots of singing, Breaking Bad spoilers, bad drug experiences, addressing a Truthtanic controversy, St. Paddy’s Day, James Acaster’s new “Hecklers Welcome” stand-up show, comments on the podcast, hog videos, your mom’s weird friends, little pugs hexing you with crusty white eyes, defending Rent and Tick Tick Boom, secret Letterboxd accounts, Carley’s sister’s enemy, Blair crying, and a musical finale.Sign up on Patreon for episodes a week early and ad-free, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansGriffin Toplitsky’s animated sketch “Georgian Bay,” featuring Blair and Carley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJ5oN97WkBsOne of Carley’s main book sources this season: “The Witches: Salem, 1692” by Stacy SchiffHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneProduced by: Rob ModenMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola Lyttlev1.07Have suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected] business inquiries email us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carley and Blair jump forward in time to review two stageplays related to the Salem witch trials: Arthur Miller's 1952 McCarthyism allegory The Crucible, and Kimberly Belflower's 21st-century response, John Proctor is the Villain. Plus, a mini-episode on the Red Scare!Also, Carley was on The Social, aka Canada's version of The View.Also: being a small town's mysterious outsider, nice Karens, impressing your childhood self, compliments from older generations, comparisons to celebrities, John Proctor is a Mary Sue, John Proctor is a bad husband, John Proctor is a bad father, 60’s liberalism being outdated, the baseball song from Falsettos, Marilyn Monroe, hot old men, the Japanese Army being too good, whether to trust toilet paper, Zoe Kazan’s grandfather, your fave is problematic, and communist eating habits.Hosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneProduced by: Rob ModenMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola Lyttlev1.00Have suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected] business inquiries email us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Now that we've moved on to witches, take a trip down memory lane with some favourite moments from Girl Historians season 1, as Blair and Carley investigate what REALLY happened to that famous good boat, the RMS Titanic.Salem Witch Files returns next week!Sign up on Patreon for episodes a week early and ad-free, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneProduced by: Rob ModenMusic by: Jacob OllivierTruthtanic cover artist: Heather LundriganGirl Historians cover artist: Nicola Lyttlev1.02 Have suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected] business inquiries email us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a lighter episode this week - like watching Bill Nye instead of having science class - as Blair leads Carley through what people get wrong about the Salem witch trials. Also: career changes, musical theater girls ruining their own lives, and a secret handshake for listeners to learn.Sign up on Patreon for episodes a week early and ad-free, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneProduced by: Rob ModenMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola Lyttlev1.03Have suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected] business inquiries email us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To celebrate the podcast coming back, Blair and Carley gathered their comedian friends and demanded THEY tell some history for a goddamn change. Recorded February 15, 2024 at Bar Orwell in Toronto.Featuring! (Spoilers)Kenley Ku on fake pyramidsBrendan Kane on the most homoerotic day in American historySarah Bennett on McLennonBen Sosa-Wright on the first lesbianSign up on Patreon for episodes a week early and ad-free, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneSpecial guests: Kenley Ku, Brendan Kane, Sarah Bennett, Ben Sosa-WrightSpecial thanks: Ellie GoodmanProduced by: Rob ModenMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola Lyttlev1.05Have suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected] business inquiries email us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carley tells Blair about the first accusations of witchcraft in Salem against Sarah Good, Sarah Osborne, and Tituba.And after two episodes, they FINALLY search for witch trial porn.Plus: Infinite Jest, Smash, Lemonade Mouth, The Social Network, Toms shoes, jalapeno poppers, spectral evidence, children at Boston Pizza, alternate birth control, storytime not clickbait, how Blair and Carley met, and more.Sign up on Patreon for episodes a week early and ad-free, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneProduced by: Rob ModenMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola Lyttlev1.01Have suggestions or feedback? Email us at [email protected] business inquiries email us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.