Best Kristin Caruso Podcasts (2024)

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23: The Great Emu War! 1:23:15

1h ago1:23:15

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Picture it! 1932. Western Australia. Emus were taking over. They were gobbling up and trampling farmers’ wheat, and in turn, destroying their livelihoods. Something had to be done. So, the Australian government came up with a *novel* solution. They’d arm three members of the Royal Australian Artillery with machine guns. They figured those tall, fli…

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22: The Story of the Super Soaker! 1:38:32

7d ago1:38:32

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Lonnie Johnson was a smart guy — a very smart guy. As a NASA engineer, he spent his days coming up with solutions to complex problems. But when he went home, Lonnie’s brain kept whirring. So, he invented. He tinkered. He imagined. The vast majority of his creations had scientific, practical purposes. But his idea for a pressurized water gun? Well, …

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21: Mount Rushmore: Awesome and Awful (Finale) 1:45:06

9d ago1:45:06

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In the finale of our Mount Rushmore series, Mount Rushmore National Memorial gets finished. But the final product isn’t quite what Gutzon Borglum envisioned. The presidents aren’t sculpted down to their waists. There is no entablature. There is no true hall of records. There isn’t a message, written in three languages, in the hope that it’ll one da…

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20: Wait… Does Mount Rushmore Suck? (Part 3) 1:55:16

21d ago1:55:16

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There are so many reasons why Mount Rushmore National Monument *shouldn’t* exist. Right from the start, there was opposition. Environmentalists called the proposed monument a desecration. Native Americans rightly asserted that the Black Hills — and specifically the Six Grandfathers Mountain (aka Mount Rushmore) — was their property. But that didn’t…

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19: Before Mount Rushmore, There Was Stone Mountain (Part 2) 1:41:40

29d ago1:41:40

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Before he set his sights on Mount Rushmore, sculptor Gutzon Borglum had a vision for a massive monument to the Confederacy. He figured that Stone Mountain, located just outside of Atlanta, would be the perfect spot for his magnum opus. The United Daughters of the Confederacy agreed. So did their BFFs, the KKK. For years, the project seemed to be go…

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18: Mount Rushmore: America’s Weirdest Monument (Part 1) 1:29:53

1M ago1:29:53

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In this series, we’re talking about something… pretty weird! It’s the fact that, roughly 100 years ago, a handful of people thought it’d be a really good idea to carve four gigantic faces into the side of a mountain. But why did they do it? Whose idea was it?? And finally, they were so busy asking if they could… DID THEY EVEN THINK TO ASK IF THEY S…

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17: “Hunting Hitler” Broke Norm (Finale) 2:03:01

1M ago2:03:01

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In the History Channel’s “Hunting Hitler,” a group of experts embark on a disingenuous investigation into what became of Adolf Hitler. They consult unreliable witnesses. They make something out of nothing. They cherry pick evidence, and occasionally, they outright lie. Throughout the show, they ignore the forensic evidence, eyewitness accounts, and…

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16: "Hunting Hitler" is Irresponsible BS (Part 4) 1:35:59

2M ago1:35:59

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Put on your tin foil hats, kids! It’s time for “Hunting Hitler.” In previous episodes of this series, Norm covered Hitler’s final days, his suicide, and the subsequent investigations into his death. But the fine folks from the History Channel’s “Hunting Hitler” program want you to believe that Adolf Hitler truly might have escaped the bunker, unsca…

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15: Anyone Seen Hitler’s Body? (Part 3) 1:48:25

2M ago1:48:25

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Reports of Adolf Hitler’s death filled newspapers around the globe, but was he *really* dead? Like, for real?? Misinformation from the Soviet Union left people all over the world fearing that Hitler might have escaped the bunker. Soon, British and American intelligence stepped in to conduct their own investigations. Over time, the truth emerged. (B…

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14: Hitler Goes to Hell! (Part 2) 1:43:22

2M ago1:43:22

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In his final days, Adolf Hitler wallowed in self pity, sent children into war, and held tea parties into the wee hours of the morning. He also threw himself a birthday party. The guest list was a real who’s who of Most Evil Humans! Ultimately, Hitler decided to take his ball and go home. (And by that, we of course mean that he shot himself and went…

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296: OTP: "I Love Lucy!" (Part 4) 1:52:26

2M ago1:52:26

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This is part four of Kristin’s seven-part series on Lucille Ball. The entire series is out now at www.oldtimeypodcast.com. If you enjoy it, please subscribe to an Old Timey Podcast!By Let's Go To Court!

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295: OTP: Lucy’s Career Hits the Fan! (Part 3) 2:02:59

2M ago2:02:59

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This is part three of Kristin’s seven-part series on Lucille Ball. The entire series is out now at www.oldtimeypodcast.com. If you enjoy it, please subscribe to an Old Timey Podcast!By Let's Go To Court!

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294: OTP: Lucy Goes to Hollywood (Part 2) 2:13:18

2M ago2:13:18

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This is part two of Kristin’s seven-part series on Lucille Ball. The entire series is out now at www.oldtimeypodcast.com. If you enjoy it, please subscribe to an Old Timey Podcast!By Let's Go To Court!

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293: OTP: Lucille Ball’s No Good Very Bad Childhood (Part 1) 1:48:35

2M ago1:48:35

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This is part one of Kristin’s seven-part series on Lucille Ball. The entire series is out now at www.oldtimeypodcast.com. If you enjoy it, please subscribe to an Old Timey Podcast!By Let's Go To Court!

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13: Adolf Hitler’s Fart-Filled Bunker (Part 1) 2:01:13

2M ago2:01:13

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The History Channel’s “Hunting Hitler” poses really stupid, already answered questions about the death of Adolf Hitler. Normie C is having none of it! In this series, Norm will cover Adolf Hitler’s final days, his suicide, and finally, Norm will address the conspiracy theories that Hitler made it out of that bunker alive. In this episode, we learn …

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12: Lucy Goes Home (Finale) 1:58:05

3M ago1:58:05

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As Lucille Ball grew older, she struggled to keep her career going. She got back into movies. She started another sitcom. But critics were cruel. In addition to critiquing her work, they critiqued her – for looking her age. By the mid-80s, she found herself on the receiving end of countless accolades and lifetime achievement awards. But Lucy wasn’t…

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11: Lucy and Desi Get Divorced (Part 6) 2:23:24

3M ago2:23:24

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After nearly 20 years of marriage, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz called it quits. Their divorce was quick, but it wasn’t simple. They’d grown Desilu into a major Hollywood studio, on par with MGM, Warner Brothers and Twentieth Century Fox. In order to keep the business going, they had to work together. And when that didn’t work out, Lucy had to figur…

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10: Lucy Loves Communism?? (Part 5) 2:18:32

3M ago2:18:32

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Lucille Ball had everything she’d ever wanted. She had the #1 show on television. She had a family. She had money. But Lucy was waiting for the other shoe to drop. And in the spring of 1952, it did. FBI agents showed up at her door, wanting to know about her relationship to the communist party. Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources…

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9: "I Love Lucy!" (Part 4) 1:54:09

3M ago1:54:09

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Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz had a goal – to star in a TV show as husband and wife. But there were about a million obstacles in their way. For one thing, CBS didn’t want to buy a TV show that featured an interracial couple. Major companies didn’t want to sponsor the show for that same reason. There was even a battle over where to film the show. In t…

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8: Lucy’s Career Hits the Fan! (Part 3) 2:04:23

4M ago2:04:23

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Lucille Ball wanted it all. She wanted to become an A-list actress. She wanted to have children. She wanted a happy marriage. But if the 1940s taught her anything, it was that she wasn’t in control. Her husband, Desi Arnaz, cheated on her constantly. They wanted children together, but suffered several miscarriages. By the end of the decade, Lucy’s …

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7: Lucy Goes to Hollywood (Part 2) 2:15:47

4M ago2:15:47

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Lucille Ball arrived in Hollywood ready to work. She honed her craft. She made powerful friends. She got bigger and bigger roles. Soon, she became known as the queen of the b’s. As in, queen of b-movies. Critics spotted her talent, but noted that poorly written scripts and low budget films were holding her back. Nevertheless, Lucy persisted. And th…

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6: Lucille Ball’s No Good Very Bad Childhood (Part 1) 1:50:01

4M ago1:50:01

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Lucille Ball was a legendary comedian. She was a studio executive. Together with her real-life husband, Lucy created the modern sitcom. …but let’s not get ahead of ourselves. In this episode, we’ll focus on Lucy’s tumultuous childhood and the years she spent struggling to get into showbusiness. Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources…

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5: John Brown Goes to Court (Finale) 1:55:22

4M ago1:55:22

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He led a massacre. He led a raid. And now, in the final episode of this series, anti-slavery crusader John Brown goes on trial. His trial had everything – peanut shells, a cozy cot, and not a speck of justice in sight. In John Brown’s final act, he became a martyr. Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Norm pulle…

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292: Kristin's Brand Spankin' New Podcast: An Old Timey Podcast! 2:48:52

4M ago2:48:52

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Hey LGTC fans! I hope you enjoy this episode of An Old Timey Podcast! Norm and I are having a ton of fun making this show. It’s full of deep dives, tangents, and very silly jokes. We also hope you’ll subscribe to the new show wherever you listen to podcasts. (And if you’re feeling generous, please leave us a five-star rating and review. It’ll reall…

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4: John Brown’s Raid on Harpers Ferry (Part 3) 1:50:07

4M ago1:50:07

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In part three of Norm’s coverage of John Brown, shit *officially* hits the fan. After years of planning, John Brown leads his men in a raid on the federal armory at Harpers Ferry, Virginia. Things quickly go awry. They shoot an innocent man. They get outnumbered. But John Brown refuses to back down. Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their so…

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3: John Brown’s Sausage Fest (Part 2) 2:24:31

5M ago2:24:31

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Welcome back to part two of Norm’s coverage of famed anti-slavery crusader, John Brown. In this episode, John and his squad prepare for their infamous raid on Harpers Ferry. In the leadup to the attack, John dodges saboteurs, refuses to compromise, and bores the ever-loving shit out of Frederick Douglass. Plus, he comes up with a cool new invention…

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2: Carry A. Nation wasn’t that tall 2:45:32

5M ago2:45:32

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Good history hoes probably think they know about Carry Nation. She was the woman who busted into saloons with a hatchet and smashed everything to booze-soaked bits! In fact, she liked smashing up bars so much that she did it again. And again! And again!! People called her crazy! And ugly! And tall! …which we all can agree is equally bad!(?) In this…

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1: Chaotic Good: John Brown and the Pottawatomie Massacre (Part 1) 3:26:53

5M ago3:26:53

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Clear everything off your calendar — this episode is a MEATY BOY! Norm kicks off our first episode by introducing himself as my lover/husband, then launches into a veeerrry deep dive into famed anti-slavery crusader, John Brown. You’ll laugh! You’ll get uncomfy! You might even get a lil’ turned on, imagining John Brown on the cover of Threatening B…

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291: Mark Zuckerberg Signed This Contract 1:23:25

6M ago1:23:25

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In this final episode of Let’s Go To Court, Kristin takes us full circle — with a con man. In his hometown of Wellsville, New York, Paul Ceglia was known for his dishonesty. He always had a scheme going. He often got caught. In fact, he got caught in 2009 running a fraudulent business. But our pal Paul claims that it was in that dark moment, with t…

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290: The Death of a Salesman 1:26:34

6M ago1:26:34

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Bill Mowbray was *the* Cadillac dealer in Brownsville, Texas. His dealership spanned five acres. His financial success seemed undeniable. He had a massive home. He had two condos on the beach. He owned exotic birds. But beneath the surface, Bill struggled. He had a spending problem. He had multiple affairs. He struggled with suicidal ideation. So, …

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289: The My Lai Massacre 1:17:05

6M ago1:17:05

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On March 16, 1968, members of the United States Army carried out a mass murder against unarmed Vietnamese civilians. They killed 504 people. Two hundred and ten of the murder victims were under the age of 13. Afterward, military leadership did their best to cover up the massacre. They didn’t anticipate that a few brave people would tell the truth. …

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288: The Kidnapping of Martha "Doe" Roberts 1:16:28

7M ago1:16:28

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Allen Roberts returned home, annoyed. A man named Sam Wagner had set up an appointment with him to talk about purchasing some land. Allen had gone out to meet Sam, but the man never showed. Now Allen found himself back home and, strangely, alone. His wife, Martha “Doe” Roberts was nowhere to be found. That was unlike her. She never left the house w…

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287: Food Fight! 1:43:31

7M ago1:43:31

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Well folks, there’s no easy way to say this, so we’ll get right to it. In this episode, we announce that the podcast is coming to an end. Thank you all for being part of this community. The past six years have been absolutely wild. We’ve laughed, we’ve cried, we’ve… talked about buttholes. (Too often, perhaps??) Many of you have been part of this c…

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286: The Murder of Michelle Young 1:22:10

7M ago1:22:10

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Jason Young called his sister-in-law in a panic. He told her that he’d been looking on Ebay for a purse to buy for his wife Michelle. Like a dummy, he’d printed out a few of the purses he’d been eyeballing, and then he’d left the papers in the printer and gone out of town for a business trip. He worried that Michelle would spot the printouts and ru…

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285: Cyclists 1:22:37

7M ago1:22:37

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Moriah “Mo” Wilson was a rising star in the world of professional cycling. One journalist said, “She had the potential to be one of the best racers, definitely in the country, and probably in the world.” Tragically, Mo’s life was cut short in a senseless murder. And now for a note about our process. For this episode, Kristin read a bunch of article…

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284: A Kidnapping... AUSTRALIAN STYLE! ft. Ellyn and Joey from I Think Not! 1:32:05

7M ago1:32:05

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IT’S HAPPENING!!! *THE* Ellyn Marsh and *THE* Joey Taranto from the fantastic podcast, I Think Not! joined us for a very special episode! Like any good host, Brandi served up what she does best… a kidnapping… AUSTRALIAN STYLE! Well, she doesn’t *do* the kidnappings, she just tells about the kidnappings. And this one is a doozy. The kidnapping of Ca…

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283: Snapped! ft. Ellyn and Joey from I Think Not! 1:10:35

8M ago1:10:35

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Buckle up, people! Ellyn Marsh and Joey Taranto from the podcast I Think Not! invited us on their show and it was a hoot! Btw, we recommend you listen to this episode while eating a bowl of guacamole. *** YOU’RE STILL READING? My, my, my, you skeezy scunch! You must be hungry for more! We’d offer you some sausage brunch, but that gets messy. So how…

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