Girl Historians
Blair MacMillan and Carley Thorne
129 episodes · Explicit
A comedy podcast where Blair MacMillan and Carley Thorne attempt to be historians.
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RASPUTIN (The Romanovs pt. 5)
Today we explore the man, the myth, the legend of RASPUTIN. The Siberian mystic who was the final nail in the coffin of the Romanovs. Send us an email, and we might read it on the pod!!!! girlhistorians@gmail.com…
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Joni Mitchell: The Beginnings (Laurel Canyon pt. 4)
Carley's guide to Laurel Canyon This is the start of our 3-part Joni Mitchell arc!!! Our Canadian Queen <3 Enjoy girls!!! Send us an email, and we might read it on the pod!!!! girlhistorians@gmail.com GIRL…
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The Last Tsar of Russia (The Romanovs pt. 4)
MAMAS!!! Today we are finally getting into the meat and potatoes of the Romanovs, as we dive into Nicholas II, the last Tsar of Russia. This one is actually concise!! tf. ok love you byeeeeee Send us an email, and we…
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Letterbitchd: TIFF Check-in and Movie Recs!!
Letterbitchd on Letterboxd for a list of films discussed! We check in about the first few day of the Toronto International Film Festival, give our recs, and have a ball!!! GIRL HISTORIANS MERCH <3 Sign up on Patreon…
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Letterbitched: Most an-TIFF-ipated movies of the Toronto International Film Festival!
Letterbitchd on Letterboxd for a list of films discussed! TIFF IS HERE!! Here are our most anticipated films of the fesT!!!!! GIRL HISTORIANS MERCH <3 Sign up on Patreon for a monthly exclusive ep, bonuses, and…
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We Need To Talk About The Russian Serfs (The Romanovs pt. 3)
Today we finally unpack russian serfdom and it's fun!!! Sort of. Okay love you bye <3 Send us an email, and we might read it on the pod!!!! girlhistorians@gmail.com GIRL HISTORIANS MERCH <3 Sign up on Patreon for a…
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We Will Always Love You, Dolly Parton
Dollytalk starts around 36mins, before that we are mostly chatting books <3 We simply had to do an episode as a tribute to the great Dolly Parton. A kind, talented icon who we will truly miss :( <3 Send us an email,…
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Letterbitchd: The Odyssey(s)
Letterbitchd on Letterboxd for a list of films discussed! Today, in honour of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, we discuss our favourite Odyssey-style films!! Catch you in the next one :) GIRL HISTORIANS MERCH <3…
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Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young & Carley & Blair (Laurel Canyon pt. 3)
Carley's guide to Laurel Canyon History starts around 30mins We chat the messy history of Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young among other things!!!!! Send us an email, and we might read it on the pod!!!!…
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Letterbitchd: top films of the year (so far...)
The girls go over our favourite films we've seen this year!!!! <3 GIRL HISTORIANS MERCH <3 Sign up on Patreon for a monthly exclusive ep, bonuses, and ad-free early episodes! patreon.com/GirlHistorians Hosted by:…
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Catherine the Great was a Woman in a Man's Field (The Romanovs pt. 2)
Today we dive into Russia's last great leader, Catherine the GREAT. She was iconic, she was ahead of her time, she was also pretty bad! Before that, of course, we cover the Saint Satine Drama Ok enjoy girls! We <3…
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Letterbitched: favourites, taste, and the magic of film
Introducing Letterbitched!!! The Girl Historians spin-off movie podcast where we invite fan fave Ghazal onto the mic as our third host to talk all things movies <3<3 GIRL HISTORIANS MERCH <3 Sign up on Patreon for a…
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The Mamas and the Papas (Laurel Canyon pt. 2)
Carley's guide to Laurel Canyon History starts around 20mins It's a heatwave in toronto and the girls are heating it up even more with this episode on the Mamas and the Papas. Enjoy!! <3 Send us an email, and we…
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The Craziest People in the World (Laurel Canyon pt. 1)
Carley's guide to Laurel Canyon History starts around 30mins today we set the stage for Laurel Canyon. We also talk about Rob Ford and other pressing matters. Enjoy <3!! Send us an email, and we might read it on the…
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The Time of Troubles (The Romanovs pt. 1)
Blair is in a Toronto Fringe show! History starts around 33mins We are kicking off summer school with out first (very dense) episode of the Romanovs!!! Enjoy girls <3 Send us an email, and we might read it on the…
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The Life and Times of James Charles
The scandalous life of the infamous james charles <3 as usual, the james chat starts around the half hour mark. We also reveal the new season topic!! Ah!! love yall ok bye Send us an email, and we might read it on…
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The Radium Girls
More info on the Radium Girls The girls explore the capitalistic horror of the RADIUM GIRLS!! Actually so upsetting and enraging. Taking a little break but will be back at the end of may!! See you then girls we love…
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THE KENNEDYS EP. 19: RFK Jr Part 2, Sex and the City, Adela, and more!
RFK Jr part two- he's evil!!! Rfk jr part starts around 50mins. We also discuss sex and the city, Adela, and self doubt! Yipee! Send us an email, and we might read it on the pod!!!! girlhistorians@gmail.com GIRL…
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THE KENNEDYS EP. 18: RFK Jr. part one
Join us as we explore the not-evil beginnings of RFK JR!!! The rich child of Bobby Kennedy who exventually grew up to be the menace we know today. Send us an email, and we might read it on the pod!!!!…
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Grey Gardens, Katseye, Girlhood
Grey Gardens Section starts around the 50min mark <3 Talking Grey Gardens, the notorious tale of Jackie Kennedy's aunt and cousin living in a run down mansion- as made famous by the cult 1975 documentary. We also…
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White Authors, Gardening, and other things we have to talk about
The girls gather to discuss Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash and the world of Dimes Square. okay love you bye!! Send us an email, and we might read it on the pod!!!! girlhistorians@gmail.com GIRL HISTORIANS MERCH <3…
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THE KENNEDYS EP. 17 The Tragedy of Carolyn & JFK Jr
JFK Jr. was the the USA's most eligible bachelor- until he met Carolyn Besette. Join us as we unpack another Kennedy Tragedy!!!! ok love you bye Send us an email, and we might read it on the pod!!!!…
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We Need to Talk About Manon's Hiatus from Katseye
Current events! We simply could not ignore Manon's absence from Katseye and had to rush an episode about it for this week. okay love yoiu bye~!!!! Send us an email, and we might read it on the pod!!!!…
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Emily Brontë and Wuthering Heights
Today we discuss Emily Brontë, wuthering heights, and more!!!!!! its a fun one. ok love you bye. Send us an email, and we might read it on the pod!!!! girlhistorians@gmail.com GIRL HISTORIANS MERCH <3 Sign up on…
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Ins and Outs of 2026 w/Sachin Sinha
Today we are joined by Sachin to discuss the ins and outs of 2026!! we are culture predictors, btw! Send us an email, and we might read it on the pod!!!! girlhistorians@gmail.com ok love you bye !!! GIRL HISTORIANS…
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12 Days of Icons: Zelda Fitzgerald
On the final day of icons my true love gave to me....Zelda Fitzgerald!!! so we didn't quite make it to 12 this year due to circumstances simply out of our control. But we are now back with our regularly scheduled…
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12 Days of Icons: The Edmund Fitzgerald
On the seventh day of icons my true love gave to me....the edmund fitzgerald!!! GIRL HISTORIANS MERCH <3 Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistorians Hosted by: Blair…
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12 Days of Icons: The Hindenburg
On the sixth day of icons my true love gave to me....the Hindenburg!!! GIRL HISTORIANS MERCH <3 Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistorians Hosted by: Blair MacMillan and…
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12 Days of Icons: The Gottorp Fury
On the fifth day of icons my true love gave to me....the gottorp fury!!! GIRL HISTORIANS MERCH <3 Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistorians Hosted by: Blair MacMillan…
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12 Days of Icons: Marlene Dietrich
On the fourth day of icons my true love gave to me....marlene dietrich!!! GIRL HISTORIANS MERCH <3 Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistorians Hosted by: Blair MacMillan…
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12 Days of Icons: Winston Churchill's Daily Routine
On the third day of icons my true love gave to me....winston churchill's daily routine!!! GIRL HISTORIANS MERCH <3 Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistorians Hosted by:…
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12 Days of Icons: Charles Manson
On the second day of icons my true love gave to me....charles manson!!! GIRL HISTORIANS MERCH <3 Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistorians Hosted by: Blair MacMillan and…
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12 Days of Icons: The Loch Ness Monster
On the first day of icons my true love gave to me....the loch ness monster!!! Special long ep bc we couldn't stop talking about katseye <3 GIRL HISTORIANS MERCH <3 Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus…
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THE KENNEDYS EP. 16: Chappaquiddick!!!!
A car drives off a bridge. a woman dies. the youngest kennedy was driving the car. Join the girls as they dive into the frankly mind-boggling Chappaquiddick incident!!!!1 love you as always thanks for listening <3…
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Boy Currently (w/ Ben Sosa-Wright and Brendan Kane)
Today we invite comedians and friends Ben Sosa-Wright and Brendan Kane onto the pod to talk about current events. Which is the opposite of history btw. Okay love you bye!! GIRL HISTORIANS MERCH <3 Sign up on Patreon…
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THE KENNEDYS EP. 15: Who killed JFK? (Conspiracies pt 2)
Today the girls continue the investigation into who killed jfk by diving into some of the conspoiracies surrounding who might be responsible. We also talk books, trends, and wearing a little black beret. okay love you…
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CANDY!! And Razorblades (W/ Ghazal Ghiami)
Happy Halloween girls!! Today we welcome on comedy icon and fellow member of our improv troupe, Mrs Beast, Ghazal Ghiami!!! We talk about the myth of poisoned halloween candy, nerds gummy clusters, and all sorts of…
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THE KENNEDYS EP. 14: Chatting and Conspiracies pt 1
Today we are doing part one of our Kennedy Conspiracies! We realize we have to split it into two parts because we had too much to say and Blair started having a reaction to Carley's cat. BUT we did talk about KPOP…
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THE KENNEDYS EP. 13: Taylor Swift and the Kennedys
We're back our Kennedy season and today we're going over Taylor Swift's love of the Kennedys- from fan fiction to dating a Kennedy. We also discuss her new album, please be nice to us! Ok love you bye!! GIRL…
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A History of Fake Meat
We're back! Today the girls dive into a history of FAKE MEAT! We also talk following your dreams, wedding season, and about a thousand other things. Love you byeee!!! <3 GIRL HISTORIANS MERCH <3 Sign up on Patreon…
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THE KENNEDYS EP. 12: Bobby Kennedy, the hot one!
Today, we are finally discussing the HOTTEST Kennedy- BOBBY!! Enjoy girls we love you <3 GIRL HISTORIANS MERCH <3 Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistorians Hosted by:…
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THE KENNEDYS EP. 11: The Alleged Marilyn Monroe/JFK Affair
Did JFK and Marilyn Monroe have an affair? The answer is- most likely- but we may never know for sure. We discuss anyway. Enjoy girls, love you! GIRL HISTORIANS MERCH <3 Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early…
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THE KENNEDYS EP. 10: The JFK Assassination Timeline
Today we cover the timeline of the moment it happened- the beginning of the 60s and the end of JFK's presidency. Also, Lee Harvey Oswald was lowkey a freak. Okay love you byeeee GIRL HISTORIANS MERCH <3 Sign up on…
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The Great Emu War
This episode, the girls dive into the Great Emu War, a peculiar Australian conflict that proved how strong and terrifying birds are. We also chat immersive theatre, and the Justin Trudeau/Katy Perry date night. We'll…
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Superman
Today the girls go on a little detour into the history of SUPERMAN, his roots and evolutions, and the new movie (we are obsessed) Also- we have a lengthy KPop chat which I know you have ALL been waiting for!!!! okay…
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THE KENNEDYS EP. 9: The Spooky JFK/Lincoln Similarities
Today we go on a Kennedy-adjacent tangent and talk about the spooooooky coincidences between JFK and Abraham Lincoln. Was it fate? A curse? Meaningless? Or some other telling indicator of how we process historical…
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THE KENNEDYS EP. 8: Jackie Kennedy, First Lady of our Hearts
An extra long chatty section comes before we dive into the icon herself- Jackie Kennedy!!!! We also experiment with being a financial advice podcast and it goes OK As always thank you so much for listening we love…
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THE KENNEDYS EP. 7: JFK's Presidential Run
CLASS OUTSIDE today as the girls go over JFK's presidential run!! We also chat pilates, the Toronto Fringe Festival, and the usual comings and goings of life!!! As always thank you so much for listening we love you…
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A History of Merch
GIRL HISTORIANS MERCH <3 Our merch is finally here!!! Yay!! To celebrate the launch, here is a quick history of merch....honestly, it's interesting!!! Also we obviously have a very long chat about the random comings…
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THE KENNEDYS EP. 6: Kick Kennedy was a Real Life Emily in Paris Except She was also Cursed
welcome back to GH!! We're doing class outside again to study up on another tragic Kennedy. Kick was the rebel and romantic debutante who met her end far too early. Let's unpack! No birds this time but two children go…
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