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Girl Historians
The podcast where we are girls and also talk about history
A comedy podcast where Blair MacMillan and Carley Thorne attempt to be historians.For business inquiries, email us at uncarley@zigguratxyz.com
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The Trial of the Rosenbergs
01:04:59|In this episode, the girls tell the tale of the Rosenbergs- the couple who were executed for espionage after being convicted for spying for the soviet union. Fun! We also have an intensive chat about One Direction, and pitch a new season idea.love you always bye<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
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The Beatles Biopic Casting
01:28:14|In this very special opinions-based episode, the girls discuss the casting of the Beatles biopic- Paul Mescal as Paul, Harris Dickinson as John, Joseph Quinn as George, and Barry Keoghan as Ringo. It was simply too much of a historical event for us to ignore, so we've deviated from our regularly scheduled programming to bring you an hour of solid Carley and Blair opinions. Here you go girls!But don't worry! We also talk allergies and bird watching <3okay love you bye!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 YoutubeThe Dionne Quintuplets
58:30|Continuing on our theme of "Canada". the girls discuss the Dionne Quintuplets, the 5 babies born in rural Ontario and became a depression-era sensation. This one is sad! Babies should not be a tourist attraction (hot take)We also discuss Broadway, of course.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 YoutubeWhen Canada Burned Down the White House
01:22:56|In this episode, the girls display a stunning show of patriotism while talking about when Canada (technically England still but shhh) burned down the White House during the war of 1812. We also mispronounce the name Cockburn, give our hot takes on the Canada/USA trade war, and discuss the dangers of traveling with your friends to Europe.Okay love you bye <3Heritage MinutesSign 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 YoutubeTuberculosis and Franz Ferdinand (w/John Green)
46:51|In this very special episode, Blair and Carley welcome icon and legend John Green to discuss one of the most consequential assassinations of all time and how tuberculosis contributed to making it all happen. We also discuss the merits of flip cup vs. beer pong.Thank you so much for listening!!! We'll see you soon! <3Become a TBfighterPreorder Everything is TuberculosisSign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneGuest: John GreenMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola LyttleGirl Historians on InstagramGirl Historians on YoutubeThe Shamrock Shake's ties to the IRA?
01:05:47|in this very special St. Patrick's day episode, the girls cover the famed Mcdonald's Shamrock shake- and it's mascot Uncle O'Grimacey. Was he wiped from Mcdonald's marketing for his ties to the IRA? Was his characterization lowkey pretty offensive? Should we start an improv podcast? Tune in to this episode to learn more.as always we love you soooo much and thanks for listening <3<3<3<3<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 YoutubeSIX WIVES #7: The Messy Succession and End of the Tudors
01:24:25|In the finale episode of the Six Wives, Blair and Carley recap the reigns of all three of Henry VIII's children- a succession that's bloody and dramatic and ends with the conclusion of the tudor Dynasty.We also share our thoughts on social media, the trucker convey, and more!!! This is one of the chatty eps where the history starts around the 45 minute mark hehe.Love you all and see you next week!!! <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