Best An Old Timey Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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

19h ago1:58:05

1:58:05

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

8d ago2:23:24

2:23:24

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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EP28 Dr John - Music's Backbone 27:19

9d ago27:19

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What would a chiropractor listen to when he's not cracking your joints? Well, find out with Dr. John's list of 5. We talk hippies, crazy concerts, and songs that make you cry on this episode of The Playlist Project. The Grateful Dead - Touch of Grey (music video) You can hear all of these songs in their entirely on the Playlist Project Podcast play…

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

15d ago2:18:32

2:18:32

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

23d ago1:54:09

1:54:09

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

1M ago2:04:23

2:04:23

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

1M ago2:15:47

2:15:47

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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EP27 Megan - Understood the Assignment 26:49

1M ago26:49

26:49

My charming sibling-in-law, Megan, joins the show to share her thoughts on life and music. Her five songs were inspired by important people in her life. She shares her own songs and people with us. You can hear all of these songs in their entirely on the Playlist Project Podcast playlist on Spotify. This is a production of Fifty-two, Forty-nine Med…

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

1M ago1:50:01

1:50:01

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 (Part 4) 1:55:22

2M ago1:55:22

1:55:22

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

2M ago1:50:07

1:50:07

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

2M ago2:48:52

2:48:52

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

2M ago2:24:31

2:24:31

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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EP26 Jon - Drum Beats 22:09

2M ago22:09

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This episode features, Jon Ytreberg, creator and host of The Oscar Project Podcast. Self-proclaimed "movie guy" shares his five songs that have inspired him throughout his life. You can find Jon and The Oscar Project on Facebook, Instagram, and Substack. You can hear all of these songs in their entirely on the Playlist Project Podcast playlist on S…

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

2M ago2:45:32

2:45:32

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

2M ago3:26:53

3:26:53

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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TMRD 2024 April Fools Day Episode

3M ago

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Originally posed as the "long-awaited" Season Two premiere of the Uncanny Valley, this disgusting prank is left up as a testament to the Monsters’ insensitivity and immaturity. April Fools! Brought to you by TMRD. Enjoy “The Uncrunchy Valley”, an audio collage made up of our edited out mouth sounds from season one. ——————————————————— Follow us on …

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

3M ago1:23:25

1:23:25

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

4M ago1:26:34

1:26:34

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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TMRD Presents: Impoids 1:31:18

4M ago1:31:18

1:31:18

What a Fiasco! The TMRD cast returns from their hermitage to bring you this special one-off episode, TMRD Presents: Impoids. Join us as we play the improv-based and roleplaying-lite party game, Fiasco! Welcome to rainy Littlebrook Falls, a regular old town in regular ol’ 1980’s America. I wonder what happens when a dangerous intruder comes to visit…

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289: The My Lai Massacre 1:17:05

4M ago1:17:05

1:17:05

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

4M ago1:16:28

1:16:28

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

4M ago1:43:31

1:43:31

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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EP25 Derrick - Melancholy to Sunshine 26:41

4M ago26:41

26:41

My older brother Derrick finally joins the show! He brings his VERY specific theme for his list of five songs. Derrick draws you in with his fantastic storytelling; enjoy. Scary Pocket keyboardist's other band is Pomplamoose. You can hear all of these songs in their entirely on the Playlist Project Podcast playlist on Spotify. This is a production …

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

5M ago1:22:10

1:22:10

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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TMRD Presents: Paleo Point

5M ago

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What a Fiasco! The TMRD cast returns from their hermitage to bring you this special one-off episode, TMRD Presents: PaleoPoint. Join us as we play the improv-based and Roleplaying-lite party game, Fiasco! Join us as we explore Isla Booblar and learn the secrets of Paleo Point, an amusement park that houses real live DINOSAURS! Can you imagine!? We …

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285: Cyclists 1:22:37

5M ago1:22:37

1:22:37

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

5M ago1:32:05

1:32:05

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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EP24 Lindsey - Art is Music 22:24

5M ago22:24

22:24

Lindsey joins me for the first episode of the year! She brings her jams that help her work, create art, and connect to her life. I'm so happy to be able to share this "art nerd's" picks with you. Links mentioned in this episode: The video Lindsey and I discuss during minute 19 was a mash up between Mark Osborne's MORE and Kenna's HELL BENT. The mas…

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

5M ago1:10:35

1:10:35

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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282: A Mommy Blogger & a Disappearance in Alaska 2:45:30

6M ago2:45:30

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HOLY CRAPOLA! Tickets to our March 29th show are already SOLD OUT, so we’ve added another live show for the following night! Come see us at 7 p.m., March 30, at the Madrid Theater in KANSAS CITY! The Patreon presale is live now, but the general public sale begins at noon CST today. Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/4aUmGu8 In the meantime, plea…

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EP23 Stacy - Holiday Favorites (Theme) 11:58

6M ago11:58

11:58

On this quick episode, I relive my favorite holiday songs as we wrap up season two of The Playlist Project. Links mentioned in this episode: Snow Miser/Heat Miser Song You can hear all of these songs in their entirely on the Playlist Project Podcast playlist on Spotify. This is a production of Fifty-two, Forty-nine Media, LLC.…

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Cole Steele Holiday Special 2:20

7M ago2:20

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Here's a little holiday gift from all of us at Cole Steele: Private Eye! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe so you never miss an episode. And you can follow the show on Instagram @colesteelepod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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281: The Murder of Janet Chandler 1:54:39

7M ago1:54:39

1:54:39

In the dead of winter, 1979, a man called his local police station with concerns. He’d been staying at the Blue Mill Inn and had just been on the phone with the motel’s desk clerk when he’d heard something unusual. It sounded as if someone had gotten into the office. Perhaps the person had been intent on robbing the motel? The caller heard the desk…

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280: The Pandemic Defense 1:25:05

7M ago1:25:05

1:25:05

Michelle Boat was livid. Her husband of more than 20 years, Nicholas Boat, wanted a divorce. Nicholas told Michelle that he’d found someone new – a woman named Tracy Mondabough. Michelle began stalking Tracy. She stalked Nicholas, too. She left Nicholas terrifying voicemails in which she threatened to kill Tracy. So, when Tracy was brutally murdere…

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What Kind of Day Has it Been 47:57

7M ago47:57

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Cole Steele and Jane Flame are celebrating the New Year by welcoming some old friends for a party. But all the party favors and champagne in the world can’t stop these two from doing what they do best: fighting Nazis! This one has it all! Lava men, German tourists, flashbacks, you name it! So tune in for this week’s episode of…wait! This is the las…

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279: The Mini Madoff 1:27:45

7M ago1:27:45

1:27:45

Darren Berg was a bit of a scammer. He scammed his fraternity brothers at the University of Oregon. He scammed a Portland bank. Following each scam, Darren received a slap on the wrist. So was it any surprise that Darren moved onto bigger scams? (No. The answer is no.) By the mid-2000s, Darren was running a $150 million dollar Ponzi scheme. He had …

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