In honor of April Fools, we play a game where the contestants have to sniff out fact from fiction, with a very special guest: our Mom!

Mentioned in the episode:

George Washington's dentures

This week, we talk about the strange fog of the Great Smog of London and the Bhola Cyclone: the storm that almost ended the world.

Trigger warnings for Nix's Story: Description of death and decay, genocide, mention of sexual assault, drowning, catastrophic natural disasters.

This week, we discuss the most prestigious night in Hollywood, including a particularly controversial year at the Oscars, and weird celebrity mishaps throughout the decades.

This week, in honor of International Women's Day, we talk about an eccentric woman who changed the world of fashion and the incredible story of the 6888 Battalion.

Mentioned in the Episode:

Diana Vreeland's Red Living Room

Charity Adams Early's Book, One Woman's Army

March of the 6888 Battalion

This week, we talk about interesting teas throughout history and the Great British Tea Heist!

Mentioned in the Episode:

The Assassin's Teapot

The type of chair used to carry Robert Fortune aka Sedan Chairs

This week, we discuss Harry Houdini's beef with spiritual mediums and a university for psychics!

Mentioned in the Episode:

• Eva Carriere's "Ectoplasm"
• Ann O'Delia Diss Debar
• Mina Crandon
• The Morris-Pratt Institute

In this Valentine's Day themed episode, we discuss the unbelievable tale of Vicki Morgan and the touching love story that inspired the French Rococo period.

Mentioned in the episode:

Vicki Morgan

Madame de Pompadour

In honor of the 2026 Winter Olympics, we talk about a famous figure skating loser, a developing scandal, and weird Olympic events throughout history. Starring a very special guest - our Mom!

Apologies for the audio quality. There's a slight echo in the beginning and Mom and Catherine are sharing a mic.

Mentioned in the Episode:

Surya Bonaly at the 1994 World Championships

Surya Bonaly's 1998 Olympic Performance

Ski Ballet