Girl Historians
Blair MacMillan and Carley Thorne
130 episodes · Explicit
A comedy podcast where Blair MacMillan and Carley Thorne attempt to be historians.
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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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THE KENNEDYS EP. 5: JFK Enters Politics and Hates It (Kinda)
We're back today recording in ANOTHER new location (the studio of our friends over at 30 Going on 13 pod) and talking JFK once he leaves the war, and enters politics. We also talk eyesight, shrooms, and other…
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THE KENNEDYS EP. 4: Rosemary, the Hidden Kennedy
It's class outside with Girl Historians! Today, we record outside underneath an active birdfeeder. We're back with episode 4 of our Kennedys series- this time covering Rosemary Kennedy, the hidden eldest daughter who…
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THE KENNEDYS EP.3: Jack Kennedy, War Hero.
In this episode, the girls recount JFK and Joe Jr's involvement in WWII. The first Kennedy death and the beginning of JFK's rise to the top. We also have a little media recap of the stuff we've been enjoying and…
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THE KENNEDYS EP. 2: Fancasting the Kennedys and a Young JFK
We are back swinging into our Kennedy content and bringing you a fancasting of our new cast of characters!!! We also delve deeper into a young JFK- and his sickly beginnings :( also, Blair acts like a Male manipulator…
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THE KENNEDYS EP. 1: The Humble Beginnings
We are back!!! Welcome to the KENNEDYS!!!! (Curse of). Join us as we start to unpack the beginning of the Great American Dynasty th at is the Kennedys, starting all the way back at their humble beginnings. We also…
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The Trial of the Rosenbergs
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…
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The Beatles Biopic Casting
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…
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The Dionne Quintuplets
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…
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When Canada Burned Down the White House
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…
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Tuberculosis and Franz Ferdinand (w/John Green)
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…
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The Shamrock Shake's ties to the IRA?
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…
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SIX WIVES #7: The Messy Succession and End of the Tudors
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…
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SIX WIVES #6: Catherine Parr, the Final Wife
On this episode, the girls recap the final wife of Henry VIII, Catherine Parr. The most married, most published, and most 6th wife of them all. We also cover, thoughts on modern dating, canned tuna, and the term "Folx"…
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Lizzie Borden took an Ax (w/Ashley Norton)
On this ep of GH, the incredible Ashley Norton joins us to tell us the tale of Lizzie Borden, the alleged axe murderer of yore and star of the "Lizzie Borden took an Ax" poem. Lizzie Borden took an ax And gave her…
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SIX WIVES #5: The Tragedy of Katherine Howard
Today, the girls are coming back into the scene with the 5th wife of Henry VIII, Catherine Howard. Tbh, this is such a tragic story and a bit of a sadder episode. In a way, this is a perfect episode to end off january-…
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Wu Zetian: China's only Woman Emperor (w/Xiran Jay Zhao)
In this VERY SPECIAL episode, we are honoured to welcome author, icon, and history genius Xiran Jay Zhao!!! Xiran and the girls go over the reign of Wu Zetian- the first and only female emperor of China AND the…
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SIX WIVES #4: Anne Of Cleves, Queen of England
in the TRIUMPHANT return to our six wives of Henry XIII saga, Carley and Blair dive into Anne of Cleves, the 4th and the longest surviving wife. We unpack her reputation as the "ugly one" and her journey to gaining the…
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A Very Chatty Welcome to 2025 and also Bob Dylan
Welcome back to Girl Historians!! It's 2025 and we are so stinking pumped for the year ahead girls. In this episode, we make up for the lack of a 10th icon by doing a very chatty episode loosely about Bob Dylan. We're…
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THE 12 DAYS OF ICONS: Amelia Earhart
In honour of the Holiday Season, we are bringing you 12 DAYS OF ICONS a series of mini-eps covering some people from history that are ICONS!!! For better or for worse... In this episode, we cover aviation legend…
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THE 12 DAYS OF ICONS: Stardew Valley
NOTE: yes we have skipped icon number 10 due to a devastating technical glitch, so we are skipping to icon 11. Hopefully we will remedy this soon!! So sorry girls. In honour of the Holiday Season, we are bringing you…
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THE 12 DAYS OF ICONS: Harvey Milk
In honour of the Holiday Season, we are bringing you 12 DAYS OF ICONS a series of mini-eps covering some people from history that are ICONS!!! For better or for worse... in this episode, we talk about Harvey Milk, the…
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THE 12 DAYS OF ICONS: Sweeney Todd
In honour of the Holiday Season, we are bringing you 12 DAYS OF ICONS a series of mini-eps covering some people from history that are ICONS!!! For better or for worse... in this the 8th day of icons, we discuss…
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THE 12 DAYS OF ICONS: Jimi Hendrix
In honour of the Holiday Season, we are bringing you 12 DAYS OF ICONS a series of mini-eps covering some people from history that are ICONS!!! For better or for worse... on the 7th day of icons my true love gave to…
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THE 12 DAYS OF ICONS: Patty Hearst
In honour of the Holiday Season, we are bringing you 12 DAYS OF ICONS a series of mini-eps covering some people from history that are ICONS!!! For better or for worse... on the 6th day of christmas my true love gave…
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THE 12 DAYS OF ICONS: Zheng Yi Sao
In honour of the Holiday Season, we are bringing you 12 DAYS OF ICONS a series of mini-eps covering some people from history that are ICONS!!! For better or for worse... In this episode we learn about Zheng Yi Sao, an…
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THE 12 DAYS OF ICONS: Emily Dickinson
In honour of the Holiday Season, we are bringing you 12 DAYS OF ICONS a series of mini-eps covering some people from history that are ICONS!!! For better or for worse... Today we bring you the ICONIC Emily…
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THE 12 DAYS OF ICONS: Jack the Ripper
In honour of the Holiday Season, we are bringing you 12 DAYS OF ICONS a series of mini-eps covering some people from history that are ICONS!!! For better or for worse... In this episode we recount the horrible jack…
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THE 12 DAYS OF ICONS: Louisa May Alcott
In honour of the Holiday Season, we are bringing you 12 DAYS OF ICONS a series of mini-eps covering some people from history that are ICONS!!! For better or for worse... It's our little Girl Historians Advent…
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THE 12 DAYS OF ICONS: OJ Simpson
In honour of the Holiday Season, we are bringing you 12 DAYS OF ICONS a series of mini-eps covering some people from history that are ICONS!!! For better or for worse... It's our little Girl Historians Advent…
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The History of Santa Claus
In this Girl Historians HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR The girls cover the history of Santa Claus, and frankly it is a lot freakier than you think it will be. Santa has a posse and they're all terrifying. We also cover our…
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SIX WIVES #3: Jane Seymour, The Only One He Truly Loved?
"We're Call Her Daddy for girls who had a Hamilton phase" - Carley In this episode the girls recount the tragically short life and times of Jane Seymour, the 3rd wife of Henry VIII and the only wife who gave him a…
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The Sordid History of Joe Rogan W/Brendan Kane
Hi girls, this was recorded pre-american election, so if you're wondering why we don't cover his involvement... that's why. In this episode, comedian and friend of the pod Brendan Kane walks the girls through the…
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SIX WIVES #2: Anne Boleyn is Brat
Today we talk about Anne Boleyn, and Henry VIII's descent into being a tyrant. Don't lose your head! We also discuss evil condos and Carley getting cancelled on letterboxd. It's a lot of info so strap in girls!!!!!…
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Spooky Halloween Mary Shelley Episode
BOO! Special early episode drop for Halloween where the girls cover Mary Shelley!!! In the studio for the first time and the girls have a sound board, so if you LOVE sound effects this is the episode for you!!!! Sign…
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SIX WIVES #1: Catherine of Aragon, Pious Icon
In the first episode of SEASON FOUR Blair walks Carley through the first wife of King Henry VIII- Warrior queen and pious legend Catherine of Aragon. Also the girls dunk on musical comedy and spoil house of the…
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SEASON 4 ANNOUNCEMENT!!
Announcing season 4 of Girl Historians! Starting October 25th! Don't lose your head... Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistorians Hosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley…
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The Incredibly Sad, Highly Requested, Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Episode
In the finale of our summer school season, the girls recap the extremely devastating tale of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire. It is so sad. My god it is so sad. Luckily, the girls also break out their Donald Trump…
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Top 6 Messiest Beatles Moments
The girls wrap up the Beatles' messiest moments in this penultimate episode of the summer school season!!!!! ALSO Carley saw Maisie Peters at a bookstore. Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses!…
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The Curse of the Kohinoor Diamond w/Rhys Naylor
The girls are joined by comedian and boyfriend of Carley, Rhys Naylor, as we walk through the 1851 Great Exhibition and the cursed history of the Kohinoor Diamond (which is a cursed diamond that has a curse- for men!)…
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Yoko Ono
The Girls discuss Yoko Ono and her life from childhood to her ongoing contributions to art and the WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Also, a huge Carley update, more taylor swift takes, and the trials and tribulations of the…
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Paul is Dead and the Death of John Lennon
The girls chat the Beatles after break up, the "Paul is Dead" conspiracy theory, and the death of John Lennon. They also find time to unpack Gaylor and say goodbye to poop summer. Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early…
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In Defense of John Lennon & Yoko Ono (Or Who Broke Up The Beatles?)
The girls unpack The Beatles journey from 1964 until their breakup in 1970 and also reluctantly defend John Lennon. They also defend Winnepeg Manitoba. Sign up on Patreon for ad-free early episodes, plus bonuses!…
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BEATLEMANIA
You might be thinking, why is there an extended conversation about the Prisoner of Azkaban in an episode about Beatlemania? Good question! The girls track the Beatles through their breakthrough and journey to taking…
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Four Boys from Liverpool and Their Hot Friend Pete Best
Blair leads Carley through the history of the Beatles, covering their pre-fame years and dissecting what made John Lennon the way he was. We also discuss poop in various forms, Idina Menzel, and Blair sings a scary…
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The Princess Diana Diaries 4: Conspiracy Theories and the Horrible Cars Known as Fiats
Join the girls in the final installment of our Princess Diana deep dive, as we retrace Diana's final hours and the conspiracy theories surrounding her death. We also talk cottage politics, the beautiful province of…
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The Princess Diana Diaries 3: Affairs, Betrayals, and Tampons
PART 2 OF PART 2...which of course makes this part 3. We continue our journey through Princess Diana's life during her marriage to Charles, including a STUN-NING reenactment of the famous leaked Charles and Diana…
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The Princess Diana Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
PART ONE OF TWO!!! Much like Lord of the Rings or Wicked or Breaking Dawn. Our Princess Diana saga continues as we cover Princess Diana's engagement and early marriage. We also experiment with new, fun, podcast…
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Princess Diana: The Early Years
Welcome to our very first mini-season of Summer School! PRINCESS DIANA In this ep, Carley and Blair go over Diana's pre-engagement years, before she was the people's (and specifically, the girl's) princess. We also…
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The Great Molasses Flood
The girls go over the Great Molasses Flood and honestly girls it was really tragic. We also go over Bridgerton (again), the lesbian elite, and drink aperol spritzes. Sign up on Patreon for episodes a week early and…
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