The Problem with Living

Katie Reimer
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Have you ever spent hours down the rabbit hole, fixating on the intimate details of the life of a celebrity, historical figure or even a character from folklore?  Like a car crash, it can be hard to look away!  We want to know more: why are they the way they are?  What perfect storm created this outcome?  And could it have been different? The Problem with Living podcast aims to explore these questions with you.  We are all fascinated by the nature of ourselves and others.  The burden of being human is a universal experience, and if it can happen to one of us - it could happen to any of us.  Thus, is the problem with living. Join us every Thursday as we deep dive into the lives of others & learn the truth - there are no unique experiences in this life; we all must come to terms with the shared problems of living.

Episodes

  1. Sep 24

    Marie Laveau - the voodoo queen of New Orleans.

    Send us Fan Mail Journey back to 19th century New Orleans, where for Madam Laveau, it was the worst of times & it was the best of times.  References: https://neworleanshistorical.org/items/show/1609 https://www.britannica.com/biography/Marie-Laveau https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/marie-laveau-s-husband-disappeared-200-years-ago-but-an-lsu-student-thinks-she-finally/article_1dfbca9c-ba4b-11eb-87a4-330e11b1b903.html https://www.healthline.com/health/parenting/epigenetics-and-the-black-experience https://www.marie-laveaux.com/birth-of-a-queen-1.html https://www.controverscial.com/Marie%20Laveau.htm https://allpoetry.com/Marie-Laveau https://www.britannica.com/topic/Vodou https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2019/01/31/are-religious-people-happier-healthier-our-new-global-study-explores-this-question/ Intro by FSM Team & ESCP, and Outro by Alex productions. Transitional music by Justin Allen.  Support the show

    Marie Laveau - the voodoo queen of New Orleans.

  2. Sep 10

    Vlad III Dracula - Three times a warloard

    Send us Fan Mail *Content warning - today's episode contains descriptions of violence that may not be suitable for everyone.  Listener discretion is advised.  This podcast is not recommended for children. Vlad the Impaler - the original Dracula.  The name strikes fear into the hearts of many, and for good reason! Join us for today's episode as we explore the life of Vlad III Dracula, and try to dissect and understand what made him who he became.   Resources used in research: https://www.odysseytraveller.com/articles/short-history-transylvania/ https://www.transylvaniaunveiled.com/blog/unveiling-the-strigoi---transylvanias-haunted-souls https://georgedamian.ro/the-childhood-and-youth-of-vlad-the-impaler-an-imperial-rape/ https://ozgunkabacaoglu.medium.com/pederasty-in-the-ottoman-empire-fbd28ece1ad0 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12141228/ https://www.parents.com/baby/development/social/birth-order-and-personality/ chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://research.library.kutztown.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1049&context=dracula-studies https://www.history.co.uk/articles/vlad-the-impaler-7-gruesome-acts-by-the-man-who-inspired-dracula https://www.karwansaraypublishers.com/en-ca/blogs/medieval-world-blog/vlads-impalings?srsltid=AfmBOorf1LNhkwdBEUHg9RDKT8TqKf7warTGKuVNxuAH5hSzhgJPjzXG https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/antisocial-personality-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20353928 https://www.livescience.com/40843-real-dracula-vlad-the-impaler.html https://ericwedwards.wordpress.com/2014/04/03/origin-and-folklore-of-the-european-vampire/ Intro by FSM Team & ESCP, and Outro by Alex productions. Transitional music by Scott Buckley. Support the show

    Vlad III Dracula - Three times a warloard

  3. Sep 3

    Lizzie Borden - And then came the pigeons.

    Send us Fan Mail Join us in exploring the life and psychology of Lizzie Borden.  Dive into Lizzie's early life and catch a glimpse at what might have made her into the woman she would some day become. Resources https://www.famous-trials.com/lizzieborden/1437-home https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5675073/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5675073/ https://www.britannica.com/biography/Lizzie-Borden-American-murder-suspect https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-asylum/202409/lizzie-borden-and-victorian-madness https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=SFC19050607.2.65&e=-------en--20--1--txt-txIN-------- Intro by FSM Team & ESCP, and Outro by Alex productions. Transitional music by Scott Buckley. Support the show

    Lizzie Borden - And then came the pigeons.

  4. Aug 29

    Tituba - Quakers and Witch Cakes

    Send us Fan Mail On today's episode, join us in learning about one of Salem's most important inhabitants - Tituba.  Take a walk with us into the past to explore one of history's most interesting figures.  Resources: https://famous-trials.com/salem/2045-asa-tit https://academic.oup.com/jogss/article-abstract/7/1/ogab019/6321557 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10169874/ https://ghostcitytours.com/salem/salem-witch-trials/salem-village-salem-town/ https://www.britannica.com/topic/Mayflower-Compact https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/06/170623085238.htm#google_vignette Music:  Intro by FSM Team & ESCP, and Outro by Alex productions. Transitional music by Scott Buckley. Support the show

    Tituba - Quakers and Witch Cakes
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Have you ever spent hours down the rabbit hole, fixating on the intimate details of the life of a celebrity, historical figure or even a character from folklore?  Like a car crash, it can be hard to look away!  We want to know more: why are they the way they are?  What perfect storm created this outcome?  And could it have been different? The Problem with Living podcast aims to explore these questions with you.  We are all fascinated by the nature of ourselves and others.  The burden of being human is a universal experience, and if it can happen to one of us - it could happen to any of us.  Thus, is the problem with living. Join us every Thursday as we deep dive into the lives of others & learn the truth - there are no unique experiences in this life; we all must come to terms with the shared problems of living.

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  • Creator
    Katie Reimer
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Problem with Living
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