Unhinged History

Unhinged History

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Episodes 177
Avg. Duration 1h 3m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.1 (16)
Since Jan 2023
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
100%
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About This Podcast

Unhinged History is a history podcast combining humor and the crazy stories you never learned in school.

Theresa and Angie explore antics and hijinks throughout history. Each week they come together and share the bizarre stories they’ve only recently learned.

Uncover facts like Napoleon getting attacked by bunnies or details of the Beer Flood of 1814. Their favorite topics cover historical hoaxes, random war stories, unsolved mysteries, spies, and stories that make you question everything you thought you knew.

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Episode 177 | Pigeons in Her Handbag

Jun 12, 2026 1h 4m Transcript

We are in the middle of Pride Month and celebrating with some brilliant heroes. Angie kicks things off with the story of Dora Richter, a German woman who was the first known person to undergo a…

Episode 176 | Trash Dad With Whimsy

Jun 05, 2026 1h 12m Transcript

Some members of the LGBTQIA+ community are more well-known than others. One proponent of equal rights in the movement was Marsha P. Johnson. This week, Theresa shares how Marsha was assigned male at…

Episode 175 | Drag Queen Run Waffle House

May 29, 2026 56m Transcript

You are not prepared for this week’s mashup. Theresa tells us the story of the Compton Cafeteria Riot, that nearly forgotten time in San Francisco when a group of queens stood up against police…

Episode 174 | I’m Going to be a Giant Jerk

May 22, 2026 1h

It’s a wild week. Angie kicks things off by telling the story of D’Artagnan and really fleshes out the whole story. Come for this guy’s quick rise to power and his ability to stay one step ahead of…

Episode 173 | A Machine Gun is a Great Equalizer

May 15, 2026 1h 1m Transcript

Theresa celebrates a full-circle moment as she shares how a Frenchman, Jules Brunet, attempted to stop the fall of the Shogunate in Japan. Podcast favorite character, arms-dealing Matthew Perry,…

Episode 172 | The Louis Vuitton of Survival

May 08, 2026 58m

Unhinged History strives to bring you the stories you’ve never heard of in your history class, and this week is no exception. Angie kicks off this week by exploring the Silk Road and the heist that…

Episode 171 | Negative Survivability

May 01, 2026 54m Transcript

Look at Unhinged History, we are known for a couple of things. A love of the National Parks Service content, stories you’ve never heard, and banter. This episode is basically more of the…

Episode 170 | Just a Nun with AuDHD, ‘Tism’ing

Apr 24, 2026 57m Transcript

Angie and Theresa have quite a set of stories to share with you. Kicking things off, Angie shares the wild story of Saladin. This man held it down as the Sultan of Egypt and Syria during the…

Episode 169 | Welcome to the Family, Darling

Apr 17, 2026 1h 8m Transcript

What a week where Angie and Theresa do exactly what they do best. Convinced she might run out of spies to cover, Theresa shares the story of Krystyna Skarbek, also known as Christine Granville.…

Episode 168 | In This Story There is No Good Guy featuring Jenny Chan

Apr 10, 2026 56m Transcript

Today we have a very special guest. The Unhinged History podcast welcomes Jenny Chan, author and podcaster, exploring the atrocities of the Pacific theater during World War II. In this episode, we…

Episode 167 | It’s the New Jersey of Hamilton

Apr 03, 2026 1h 3m Transcript

Ever get stuck in front of the TV watching the bizarre shows labeled as history? This episode is just like that, but only for your ears. We offer nothing for your eyes. Angie kicks things off with…

Episode 166 | Get the Red String Ready

Mar 27, 2026 59m Transcript

This week’s unhinged stories feature two women largely forgotten by history. Starting off strong, Theresa tells the story of Madame Montour, the interpreter who spoke English, German, and several…

Episode 165 | Making a Murder Board in My Kitchen

Mar 20, 2026 1h 27m Transcript

This week’s Unhinged History features two women with outrageous stories. Angie kicks things off with the story of Elizabeth Bathory, you know, the Blood Countess. She’s rumored to have murdered…

Episode 164 | Painting the Town Red, Literally

Mar 13, 2026 1h 7m Transcript

Some stories just warm you up inside like a Hot Toddy. Today, Theresa starts us off with a story from her comfort era: World War II, as she shares the tale of Soviet sniper, Lyudmila Pavlichenko.…

Episode 163 | LKGFO

Mar 06, 2026 58m Transcript

Listen to this week’s episode as Angie tells a story about a man Theresa’s already learned about. She shares the story of Anders Lassen, the incredible Danish man who joined Colin Gubbins’ Ministry…

Episode 162 | I Found Freedom Instead

Feb 27, 2026 1h 10m Transcript

What a strange and wonderful mashup of unhinged history stories we have for you today. When we think of Tudor England, we often overlook the individuals of African descent who lived and worked there.…

Episode 161 | In Europia...

Feb 20, 2026 57m Transcript

What an episode of two indomitable people! Today, Theresa kicks things off by telling the story of Dr. Daniel Hale Williams. Dr. Dan is credited with completing the first open-heart surgery. This…

Episode 160 | An Ad for the National Parks Service

Feb 13, 2026 58m Transcript

Today’s mash-up of stories leads to some very unexpected places as Angie shares the story of Belle da Costa Greene. Belle ends up being the first Black female librarian of Mr. J. P. Morgan. This…

Episode 159 | They Haven’t Repo’ed the Couch Yet

Feb 06, 2026 51m Transcript

Few white dudes of history have ever earn so much respect from the Black community does, and for good reason. This week, Theresa takes over the entire episode and shares the unhinged life of John…

Episode 158 | Just Looking for a Fist Fight

Jan 30, 2026 1h 9m

The stories we tell here at Unhinged History are predictable, and today offers no variation from the trend. Theresa begins by telling the story of Elijah Parish Lovejoy. This abolitionist would…

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How many episodes does Unhinged History have?

Unhinged History has published 177 episodes since January 2023, covering topics in Comedy, History.

Is Unhinged History still active?

Unhinged History is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 1h 3m.

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