How far would you go for the possibility of stardom? What would you be willing to... uh... lose? Around the early 1600s a certain trend in church choirs evolved into something of a phenomenon in Italian music and Opera. What followed was a very weird and intense footnote in history that we'll be discussing today. Warm up your voices, Horror Honeys! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We're throwing it back to episode 88: Civil War Amputations and Olympic Host Cities, originally aired December 16 2019! Take a swig of gin and bite down on something hard, because today we're talking about Civil War Amputations and Olympic Host Cities! We delve into the history of the grisliest medical practices of the American Civil War, and why things had to get so... choppy. Also, the next time you're watching someone luge down a mountain for the glory of national pride, you can listen to thi...
You're going to feel a little pressure right here... This week, we're talking about the startlingly recent history of chiropractors. They're not doctors, insurance loves them, and they don't seem to be going anywhere. Hold onto your necks and spines, Horror Honeys! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Things couldn't get any worse... could they? This week we're talking about Nostradamus, the illustrious french astronomer, seer, man about town, etc etc. Was he a highly positioned and powerful quack or the greatest prophet the world has ever known? Well, I guess the jurys still out, unless something else he predicted falls from the sky. Keep your eyes on the stars, Horror Honeys! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Who doesn't love astrology, except its for work, and it might get you fired! This week we've got special guest Carole Ann Penney, a leadership and career coach, talking with us about the shady and not so scientific history of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, a personality test that had made its way into boardrooms and hiring rooms, which we all feel pretty uneasy about. Keep your eyes on your own papers, Horror Honeys! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
We're throwing it back to episode 27: The Radium Girls and Purity Rings, originally aired August 26 2018! This week, we're diving into two subjects that will rot your brain from the inside out: Radium and Bush-era abstinence only public school education. Who knew that fake silver rings on the hands of horny tweens won't stop the rampage of STI's? Or that Radium will literally melt off your jaw? Hopefully everyone, but if not, we're here to help. Keep a condom handy, stay away from corrosive chem...
It's happening folks - we've long spoken of Allie's obsession with the long running TLC masterpiece, but today you're hearing it right from the horses mouth: we're talking about Sister Wives. For the blessedly uninitiated, Sister Wives is a reality television series based around the Polygamist Brown family, with Husband Kody and Wives Meri, Janelle, Christine, and Robyn. I don't think anyone would call it a "good show" but that's not why we watch it, right? Say your prayers, Horror Honeys! Learn...
Welcome back! We're kicking off 2025 with our New Year's guilty pleasures, and Sam is up first with something so diabolical we can hardly believe we're posting it. You've heard of romance, well this is a little different, and a little more wolf centric, but we all remember twilight don't we? Made famous by a notable fanfiction lawsuit, The Omegaverse has been creeping onto the romance novel scene slowly but surely. Lace up your bodices, horror honeys! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
It's a Christmas miracle! We're coming at you live from our holiday hiatus to bring you a surprise episode. We'll see you again January 14th! Is this really a thing? If so why is it Swedish? Psychiatrists and psychiatry enthusiasts alike have pondered these questions over the elusive and somewhat foggy concept of "Stockholm Syndrome". Is it possible the Swedish people are just really nice to each other? Hold on to your internal sense of identity, Horror Honeys! Learn more about your ad choices. ...
Ooooooh Mary! Today we're talking about the one, the only, the often sad and lonely, Mary Todd Lincoln. Our girl Mary had some big ideas, big dreams, and big feelings (don't we all?). She was a foundation for our boy Abey, and sometimes she was also the one rocking that foundation. Double check your monthly budgets, Horror Honeys! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We're throwing it back to episode 83: Ruby Ridge and The Hymen, originally aired November 10th 2019! This week, Allie and Sam educate the people about the foundations of the modern militia movement and what exactly a hymen actually is. If you want to learn about an incredibly dark occurrence in US History, or about why we prize a totally made-up concept, this episode is for you! Don't clench, Horror Honeys! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Ah, the miracle of the human body, what can't it do? Today we're pulling a Magic Schoolbus and delving into the inner workings of human anatomy when things go... well... wrong. Thankfully we've got friend of the podcast Rachael Beairsto to bring us along on the journey, a journey she unfortunately has some firsthand experience with. Go eat something with fiber in it, Horror Honeys! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Ever have a weekend getaway so bad it essentially caused a world war? Neither have we! This story starts out as your average privileged royal fuckboy having too good of a time cheating on his wife, and it ends up... well... different! Just thank your lucky stars you're not dating the Crown Prince of Austria, Horror Honeys! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BOO! Happy Halloween, Horror Honeys! Today We're talking about a classic character from Mexican Folklore, La Llorona. Her story has haunted many different communities for centuries, and her legacy provides an insight into cultural attitudes towards motherhood, sex, family, identity, and so much more. Stay away from large bodies of water, Horror Honeys! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In honor of spooky season we're throwing it back to the 2018 "I'm Horrified!" Halloween Special. It's Halloween, Witches! We here at I'm horrified have brewed up a spooky spectacular with all of your favorite horrifying things: haunted creeks, fake alien murders, and a raving serial murderer who Sam and Allie made up in their heads freshman year of college. We even have spooky stories sent into us from listeners like you. Is the world already scary enough? Absolutely! But when has that stopped u...
Today we unveil a conspiracy polluting our land and skys, we speak truth to power, and we fight again the tyranny of librarians. Today, we talk about the Denver International Airport. You wouldn't think an airport could become such a big fodder for conspiracies, but hold onto your tinfoil hats horror honeys, because Sam and Allie are about to take you on a journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Awwwwww yeah its SPOOKY SEASON! Let's tuck in for some classic New England murder mystery, the life and trial of Lizzie Borden. You may have heard a little folk rhyme about her in the past: "Lizzie Borden took and axe and gave her father forty whacks", well, it was actually a HATCHET, morons. Even more historical debunking awaits, Horror Honeys! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is the worst thing we've ever done, and frankly, we're so sorry. This week Sam unleashes hell on earth by bringing you the strangest and most tonally dissonant fanfiction comic ever spawned by the internet (well... I guess we can't say that for certain, but it's up there). Why would someone make this? Why would we take an hour of our precious lives to read it? We're just as confused as you are, Horror Honeys. CW: While it is beyond absurd that someone made a Zootopia fanfiction comic which ...
We're throwing it back to Episode 69: Mata Hari and Wallis Simpson Get ready for the sexiest episode of this anxious podcast yet! This week, Allie and Sam learn about two historical hos: Mata Hari and Wallis Simpson. These two ladies have a lot in common (allegedly banging German spies), with some important differences. Prepare to be scared and horny, Horror Honeys! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Today we've got even more woebegotten tales from the sea! For a while in the mid 19th century, a bunch of Europeans were reeeeeally excited about the idea of finding a "northwest passage" over and around Canada in order to facilitate trade with Asia. Many expeditions were sent to this end, but none ended in such a dumpster fire as Franklin's Expedition. Package your canned goods carefully, Horror Honeys! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
An often overlooked piece of history foliowing the Second World War, Bikini Atoll had a small yet thriving community which was upended by America's desire to use the Atoll as a nuclear testing site. As you can imagine, the U.S. Military was less than forthcoming about all the details involved in their "relocation"! It's a story we've been told time and again: a powerful nation acts recklessly while those less powerful pay the price, sometimes for generations to come. To support conservation in T...
Have you ever been shopping for wedding bands? Have you wondered why there are so few options for a tough as nails, grade A beef, built Ford tough patriot such as yourself? Well wonder no more, because Manly Bands has got you covered. This jewelry company caters to the masculine aesthetic, whether they're carving rings out of whiskey barrels or carefully embedding pieces of dinosaur bone into this holy symbol of your union. What was meant to be a short episode turned into a 63 minute rabbit hole...
Look, sometimes siblings just get under your skin, and sometimes you have to murder them on the steps of the Temple of Artemis just to get your point across. This week, we're talking about Cleopatra and her sisters, girlbosses one and all. We all know Cleopatra VII (The hair! The snakes! Elizabeth Taylor!) but what about Berenice IV and Arsinoë IV? Well, all we can say is things get very "HBO's Succession" very fast. Watch your backs, Horror Honeys! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
Look, we've all had a house party get out of hand, right? Well, this week, we've got some classic true crime for you, and things get... horrifying. It's got all the trappings of an MTV teen movie like selfies, beer pong, party crashers, and a few other things! Those locked rooms? Don't worry about them, Horror Honeys! Content Warning: Extreme Violence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
This week we're bringing you a Patreon exclusive! This episode of "I'm Thrilled" originally aired for our $5 tier and up Patreon supporters on May 7th, right after Sam and Allie just got back from a trip to the happiest place on earth. Let's all talk about something FUN for once, as we look on the bright side and talk all things Disney. Join us on Patreon at our $5 tier and above to get exclusive video episodes of "I'm Thrilled" every month. The video version of this episode is available for fre...
Look, we've all had a rough couple of months here and there, but sometimes it helps to revel in the misfortunes of the rich and powerful! 1992 was not a great time for our girl Lizzy W, and we're going to hit all of the details (spoiler alert: it mostly has to do with all of her terrible children). Frankly, no matter what happened, we're always going to end up taking Princess Diana's side. Keep calm and carry on, Horror Honeys! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
This week we're pulling straight from the headlines and bringing you the latest from Boston's biggest story: the trial of Karen Read. A tragic evening in 2022 has ballooned into an unprecedented social media circus and an endless tunnel of facts, fiction, and everything in between. Also, we have an "I'm Horrified" FIRST: we actually COME BACK ON THE AIR after we've finished the episode because even in the span of an hour, we can't make up our minds. Stick it out til the end of the episode, Horro...
What do you get when you mix together anti-government activism, tax evasion, conspiracy theories, white supremacist undertones, and the internet? Well, sounds like the answer would be "violence", and you're not entirely wrong. This week, we're talking about Sovereign Citizens, a group that (according to The Southern Poverty Law Center) uses "a variety of conspiracy theories and falsehoods to justify their beliefs and their activities, some of which are illegal and violent". Welp, that about sums...
Ahoy, listeners! This week we've got some gnarly, morbid, punk rock shit for you people: the 19th century Whaling Industry in the United States! We don't know what sounds worse: killing the whale, harvesting the whale's body, or getting hopelessly lost at sea trying to bring the whale back to Nantucket or wherever. This, like almost all other things happening in 1849, was a bad idea. A dead whale or a stove boat, Horror Honeys! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
This week we've got an ultra horrifying topic from a very special guest: Alicia from Trashy Divorces and Trashy Royals! Sam and Alicia share a love for all things Tudor History, but this week we're combining that with something everyone can enjoy: a mysterious and grody deadly illness. Chances are, by the time you realized you had sweating sickness, you and most of your friends were already dead. Hey, maybe its better than getting your head cut off! Extra clean hands and trashy hearts, horror ho...
