Everyday History Podcast

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Hosted by Dustin Lloyd and Tristan ''Boo Boo'' Kirby, the ''geniuses'' behind the unhinged Detective Richard Magnolia Mystery Show Podcast, Everyday History is a comedic dive into the history of everyday things. Air conditioners, mousetraps, the F word! Nothing is off limits! Be ready to learn, and laugh, as these two non-historians explain history the only way they can. With a lot of swearing and dirty jokes.

  1. Sep 4

    The Life and Legacy of Dolly Parton

    Home - Donate to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Dolly Parton is one of those people who somehow became much bigger than the things she originally set out to do. She came from a tiny cabin in the Smoky Mountains, one of twelve children growing up with very little money. She started writing songs as a little girl, made her first appearance at the Grand Ole Opry at just 13, and eventually became one of the most successful songwriters, performers, businesswomen, and philanthropists in American history. But the story of Dolly Parton isn't just the story of a country music superstar. It's the story of a woman who was constantly underestimated—and who somehow turned being underestimated into one of her greatest advantages. In this episode of the Everyday History Podcast, we're following Dolly's life from her childhood in the Tennessee mountains, through Nashville, her partnership with Porter Wagoner, the creation of her unmistakable image, her marriage to Carl Dean, and the songs that turned her into a household name. We'll talk about the stories behind songs like "Jolene," "Coat of Many Colors," "9 to 5," and "I Will Always Love You." We'll also get into Dolly's movie career, Dollywood, the Imagination Library, her business empire, and the surprisingly strategic mind behind all that blonde hair, rhinestones, and acrylic nails. Because underneath the wigs, the makeup, the jokes, and the larger-than-life personality was something much more important: A ridiculously talented songwriter who understood exactly who she was. This is the life and legacy of Dolly Parton. And yes... we're talking about the hair.

  2. Aug 21

    History of Salt

    The History of Salt It's just salt. A little white stuff sitting on your kitchen table. So why did civilizations fight over it? In this episode of Everyday History, we dig into the surprisingly wild history of one of the most important substances humans have ever discovered. Long before refrigerators and supermarkets, salt was essential for preserving food, supporting armies, building trade routes, and keeping entire communities alive. We'll travel from the earliest salt production and the ancient world to the Roman Empire, medieval Europe, the infamous French gabelle tax, the American Civil War, the rise of industrial salt production, and one of the most famous acts of peaceful resistance in history: Gandhi's Salt March in India. Along the way, we'll get into salt smuggling, government monopolies, salt mining, the questionable story of Roman soldiers being paid in salt, and why something as ordinary as a shaker of table salt once had the power to make governments very, very nervous. The History of Salt, because apparently humanity has been willing to fight, tax, smuggle, and revolt over seasoning for thousands of years. How ancient civilizations first produced salt Why salt became essential for food preservation Salt's role in ancient Rome and medieval Europe The French gabelle and the salt-smuggling trade Salt during the American Civil War How the Industrial Revolution transformed salt production The British salt monopoly in India Gandhi's famous Salt March The invention and rise of iodized salt How salt became one of the world's most important industrial minerals Everyday History takes the ordinary things surrounding us and asks one simple question: How the hell did we get here? #EverydayHistory #HistoryPodcast #History #Salt #TheHistoryOfSalt #Gandhi #AncientHistory #WeirdHistory #HistoryFacts

    History of Salt

  3. Aug 7

    History of Guitars

    The guitar wasn't invented overnight; it evolved over thousands of years.This episode follows its incredible journey from ancient stringed instruments in the Middle East to the modern acoustic and electric guitars that transformed music around the world.Discover how the oud, lute, and vihuela led to the classical guitar, how American innovation created the steel-string acoustic, and how inventors like Leo Fender and Les Paul helped spark the electric guitar revolution. Along the way, we explore the birth of the blues, rock 'n' roll, heavy metal, and the guitar's rise as one of the most influential instruments in history.Join Dustin and Boo Boo for another deep dive into the fascinating history behind one of the world's most iconic everyday objects.#History #Guitar #MusicHistory #RockHistory #Blues #EverydayHistory #ElectricGuitar #HistoryPodcast #Fender #Gibson #RockAndRoll

  4. Jun 19

    History of Insurance

    From ancient Babylonian merchants protecting cargo shipments to modern companies insuring everything from celebrity body parts to space launches, insurance has a much stranger history than you might think. In this episode of Everyday History, we dive into the origins of insurance and uncover how humanity learned to share risk, survive disasters, and somehow turn catastrophes into a business model. Along the way, we explore shipwrecks, fires, plagues, Lloyd's famous coffee house, and some of the most bizarre policies ever written. You'll discover: How Babylonian traders created the first known insurance system nearly 4,000 years agoWhy a London coffee shop became the center of the global insurance industryHow the Great Fire of London transformed modern insuranceThe surprising origins of life insuranceSome of the weirdest things people have tried to insureWhether you're fascinated by history, business, or just enjoy hearing stories about humanity preparing for the worst, this episode is packed with unexpected twists, strange facts, and a few questionable financial decisions. Because for thousands of years, one thing has remained true: something is always about to go wrong.

  5. Jun 12

    The History of Television

    Television changed the world. From its unlikely beginnings as an experimental invention to becoming the center of family life for generations, television reshaped entertainment, politics, sports, news, and popular culture in ways few technologies ever have. This week, Dustin and Boo Boo explore the history of television, following its journey from early inventors and groundbreaking broadcasts to the programs and personalities that kept viewers glued to their screens. Along the way, they examine the moments, innovations, and genres that helped television grow into one of the most influential mediums in human history. Join us as we look back at the rise of television and how it evolved from a scientific curiosity into a global phenomenon. Plus, Factus Jack stops by with five surprising television facts you may have never heard before. #EverydayHistoryPodcast #HistoryPodcast #Television #TVHistory #Broadcasting #PopCulture #TechnologyHistory #EntertainmentHistory #VintageTV #History #Podcast #MediaHistory #ClassicTV #TelevisionHistory #RetroTV

    The History of Television

  6. May 29

    The History of Firefighting

    Firefighters have existed for thousands of years… but early firefighting was absolute chaos. In this episode of the Everyday History Podcast, we dive into the insane history of firefighting — from Ancient Rome’s bucket brigades and corrupt private firefighters, to rival volunteer fire companies literally fistfighting in the streets while cities burned around them. We cover the Great Fire of London, the Great Chicago Fire, America’s deadliest wildfires, smokejumpers parachuting into infernos, and the disasters that changed fire safety laws forever. You’ll hear the unbelievable stories behind: Ancient Roman firefighting crewsThe billionaire who profited off burning buildingsThe Great Fire of London (1666)Chicago’s devastating firestormThe rise of modern fire departmentsWildfire fighters and smokejumpersFire disasters that reshaped historyWhy firefighters became some of the most respected people on EarthIf you love history, disasters, forgotten stories, and the evolution of modern emergency response, this episode is for you. Subscribe to the Everyday History Podcast for deep dives into the strange, chaotic, and fascinating history behind everyday things. #Firefighting #HistoryPodcast #Firefighters #History #GreatFireOfLondon #ChicagoFire #Wildfires #EmergencyServices #Podcast #EverydayHistoryPodcast

  7. Mar 20

    The History of Metal

    What do Ludwig van Beethoven, Black Sabbath, and Lemmy Kilmister have in common? More than you think. In this episode of the Everyday History Podcast, we dive deep into the true origins of heavy metal, and it doesn’t start where you think it does. We’re tracing the genre all the way back to classical composers, through the blues, and into the gritty industrial streets of England where metal was forged. Along the way, we break down how distortion was accidentally invented, how a factory accident helped create the signature metal sound, and how bands like Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple pushed rock to its absolute limits. We’ve also got a Personal Lore Time on the one and only Lemmy, plus a Top 5 list of insane metal facts you probably haven’t heard before. If you’ve ever wondered how we got from orchestras to headbanging… this is the episode for you. New episodes every week. Live recordings every Tuesday. Subscribe, follow, and turn it up.

  8. Mar 17

    The History of Cigarettes

    Smoke'em if ya gottem!

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Hosted by Dustin Lloyd and Tristan ''Boo Boo'' Kirby, the ''geniuses'' behind the unhinged Detective Richard Magnolia Mystery Show Podcast, Everyday History is a comedic dive into the history of everyday things. Air conditioners, mousetraps, the F word! Nothing is off limits! Be ready to learn, and laugh, as these two non-historians explain history the only way they can. With a lot of swearing and dirty jokes.

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  • Creator
    Fat Man Studios
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Fat Man Studios
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    Everyday History Podcast