When Alice Kyteler’s fourth husband in a row dropped dead and left all his money to her and nothing for his own children, they knew it could only mean one thing: WITCHCRAFT. And when a power hungry bishop got involved, it sparked an epic battle between church & state, demons & angels, and witches & weirdos! Hear the story of the first woman ever convicted in Ireland of being a witch! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 28, 2022•1 hr 2 min
On our next RiCRYPTulous Romance, we go to the damp, foggy marshes of rural England to uncover human remains and a ghastly tale! When Malika mysteriously disappeared, everyone suspected her husband Peter. After a skull was found in a nearby bog, he quickly confessed to the murder. But the skull held an ancient secret that would turn this investigation... on its HEAD! Muahaha See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 26, 2022•43 min
We're kicking off this year's RiCRYPTulous Romance with a tale of ghostly vengeance! When her newlywed daughter, Zona, turned up dead one cold January day, her mother Mary Jane instantly suspected Zona’s new husband, Erasmus Stribbling “Trout” Shue. But she had no evidence that would interest the authorities - until Zona’s ghost showed up at her bedside with all the gory details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 24, 2022•49 min
Back to our histories next, but today we continue our joint journey with Cherry and Jason as we travel from Las Vegas to HOLLYWOOD! Two Ridiculous Romances converge in real time as we bounce between meals and museums all across Tinseltown. We may not be Diamond Members anymore, but that didn't stop us from acting like Big Celebs! And we close it all out with a spicy lil visit to a soberingly empty "gentlemen's lounge"... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 22, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Hey friends. We're unfortunately dealing with a family tragedy. But to take our minds off it, this week we decided to relive our recent adventures in Las Vegas with our friends and travel companions, Cherry and Jason! So if you want a peek into OUR Ridiculous Romances, then listen in as we laugh our way through Caesars Palace, The Bellagio, Meow Wolf, Fremont Street, and more for our 2022 Double Date-Cation! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 19, 2022•1 hr 7 min
As we rough it across the Utah desert like a couple of 1800's pioneers, we got a visit from the postman who brought us a stack of your letters which reminded us of life back home.... okay fine, so we checked our email and recorded this episode on a cell phone in our fancy resort cabin. But the sentiment is just as potent! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 12, 2022•51 min
Julie d'Aubigny is just getting started! Now an operatic celebrity under her stagename, La Maupin, she continues to dive into daring duels, forbidden loves, and hilarious crimes. But after a second pardon from King Louis, would she finally find a love that would settle her down? Find out in her exciting conclusion - en garde! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 07, 2022•52 min
Julie d'Aubigny was a 17th century French woman whose life sounds so chaotic and intense, she's in the running for our most ridiculous story yet. She would duel men all the time (and win), she pranked and embarrassed nobles just for fun, and she even set a convent on fire so she could run off with her forbidden lesbian lover! She pulled schemes so wild, King Louis couldn't even be mad about it. And that's all BEFORE she became a celebrity! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 05, 2022•54 min
Mark and Bill, hosts of the amazing podcast Ridiculous News invited us on to their show for a Weekly Roundup, and you can listen right here! We're talking all this week's weird and wonderful headlines. Plus, Mark and Bill ask us some truly deep questions about our own Ridiculous Romance! Don't forget to subscribe to the Ridiculous News Podcast and follow them on IG: @markkendallcomedy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 23, 2022•55 min
The Ridicuverse is merging! We're mingling with the funniest duo in current events: Mark Kendall and Bill Worley of Ridiculous News! Together we're tackling sologamy: the act of marrying yourself. Is this another trendy attention grab, or a daring act of self-love? Tune in to learn all about these mirrored matrimonies! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 21, 2022•1 hr 23 min
Felicity Rossi said "I do" to a zombie doll with a missing jaw, but she's got an out-of-this-world lover on the side. Meanwhile Meirivone Rocha Moraes's mother made her a life-sized doll named Marcelo that she could take dancing. But Marcelo wasn't careful so somehow Meirivone got pregnant with a doll baby?? Yeah, we know. You gotta listen to find out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 16, 2022•56 min
Remedios Gomez was a normal Filipino teenager in the 1940s: she loved fashion, makeup, dancing, and beauty pageants. But when her father was killed by the occupying Japanese army, she became Kumander Liwayway and took the runway to the danger zone, leading her guerilla army in glorious victories...always with perfect hair and makeup, of course. Her legendary exploits made her the perfect political bride to unify the tense guerilla factions, and also led her to her true love. See omnystudio.com/l...
Sep 14, 2022•47 min
Walt’s Leaves of Grass finally got published in the U.K. and was…routinely ridiculed by everyone. But two famous authors, including the master of fright himself, Bram Stoker, fell head over heels in love with not just the words, but the Walt. Their fan letters to the Good Gray Poet, now in his 60s, were verbose and passionate - and one of them would even move nations to be near him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 10, 2022•54 min
Walt Whitman not only captured American culture and spirit in sweeping verse in his poetry collection Leaves of Grass ; he also frequented the very first gay bar in America, cruised for cuties among the, ahem, working stiffs of the world, and even indulged in a little cross-dressing. Though persistent questions about his sexuality affected sales of his work and even his employment, he couldn’t deny the Song of Himself - and it led him to his true love. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...
Sep 08, 2022•1 hr
We decided to abandon our virtues once again and have a dirty little rendezvous with the Internet's seediest forum for the most ridiculous sex stories we could find. Some hilarious, some outrageous, and some so bizarre that we had to reenact them to fill in the holes. Get your safewords ready and come join in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 03, 2022•50 min
In the early 1900's, coal miners in America suffered from low wages, suppressed rights, and deadly working conditions. But detectives would evict and even beat anyone who whispered the word "union". When Sid Hatfield stood up to the oppressive coal companies, a gun fight erupted that changed the labor movement forever. But was it all a ruse for him to pursue a forbidden love? Find out in this special Labor Day episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 31, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Russia's handing out medals for Mommas; Singapore did an LGBTQ double take; and Mexico erected a totally turgid tombstone! This Goody Bag episode tells three weird and wonderful world stories that celebrate sex, love, and "vergas"! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 26, 2022•58 min
After taking Broadway by storm, this trio used their fame to help find success for other Black performers in New York through organizations like The Frogs. Their talents were so impressive, their performances so renowned, that racist groups like The White Rats were forced to cry their wittle baby eyes out as Black actors' names topped marquees and dominated headlines! After her husband's death, Aida changed the game once again by performing in drag in a number that would be the centerpiece of ne...
Aug 24, 2022•1 hr 6 min
On the Vaudeville circuit, Black performers George Walker, Bert Williams, and Aida Overton refused to perpetuate the racist stereotypes of the time. Defying convention, they built a community of artists and a whole series of successful shows that delighted audiences across the world. Before long they opened the first Black full-length production on Broadway! But without George's wife, the amazing Aida Overton, they might never have found success... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...
Aug 22, 2022•1 hr 1 min
It's time to take a break from the alien lovers, the royal mistresses, and the bird brides, to hear some strange stories from the internet's freakiest place: Reddit. We pulled the most bonkers breakup stories we could find to share them with you and stage a few reenactments to try and make them make sense. Plus we get to share a few truly ridiculous breakups of our own... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 17, 2022•46 min
Ilya Ivanov wanted to do his part to accelerate the Bolshevik dream of a Soviet society. Serge Voronoff was convinced there was a way to make old men young again - maybe even live forever! The secret ingredient? Sperm and testicles from chimpanzees, of course! OranguTAINT no way we can ignore the SACKful of science and society around both these men’s experiments with ChimpanDEEZ nuts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 13, 2022•1 hr 13 min
David Huggins is a lovely man and a talented artist. He works at a NJ deli and everyone in his neighborhood loves him. Oh and he lost his virginity to an alien named Crescent while a mini sasquatch and a giant preying mantis watched! Yes it's another romance between human and alien. Will our episode get invaded once again!? Not if we can help it... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 11, 2022•1 hr 10 min
After getting humiliated in court, Sir Richard took another trip across Europe to reinvent himself as an art snob. Meanwhile Lady Seymour found a ragtag group of brothel loving ladies to party with and besmirched his name even more! All was well until she was in Paris for guillotine season, and barely escaped with her head! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 05, 2022•1 hr 20 min
Since Sir Richard only married Lady Seymour for her money, he didn't mind her having a few sidepieces. In fact, he might have even loved to watch! But when she and her lover George tried to elope, Richard turned into a real Dick and sued them in a trial that hung ALL their dirty laundry out to dry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 03, 2022•1 hr 10 min
In part one, we spread our minds wide and banged out the history of these sex-loving, purple golf cart driving hippies. But behind all the orgasmic demonstrations, erotic coursework, and free love philosophy, is this just another dark sex cult? In part two, we'll go deeper and try to put a finger on what makes this group seem so sticky! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 27, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Gird your loins cause we're going DEEP under the covers to get to the big round bottom of this sex-obsessed lifestyle group! Victor Baranco dropped everything (probably including acid) to dedicate himself to giving his wife 3-hour orgasms, and they're still cranking out bangers to this day! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 22, 2022•56 min
We compiled some of the most intense couples who've ever broken Guinness Records for most weddings, fastest runs, and longest smooches both above and UNDER water! These endurance lovers might make you feel lazy, but maybe they'll give you some new #relationshipgoals! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 20, 2022•57 min
In 13th century Spain, Diego and Isabel were two teenagers in love. But her strict father and a calendar technicality kept these star-crossed lovers from finding happiness! Their legend lives on and helped set a Guinness Record that would just never happen in a pandemic era. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 17, 2022•1 hr
When Nessie and Percival exchanged vows, everything was perfect. But their marriage was revealed to be one in a string of dozens of elaborate cons dating back for decades! The unstoppable Amy Bock left a trail of financial destruction all across New Zealand. But gosh darn it nobody could stay mad at her! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 14, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Emperor Menelik II and Empress Taytu of Ethiopia were the ultimate power couple. Together they united the Ethiopian kingdoms and brought their nation into the modern era. And by combining his agreeable demeanor and her take-no-crap attitude, they did the unthinkable: crushed the European nation trying to colonize them! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 11, 2022•1 hr 7 min
