Absurd Real History

Saoirse Siné
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Absurd Real History Podcast

The world is filled with so much ridiculous stories it's hard to believe they're real. Each week Saoirse Siné will explain to you, and a different comedic guest and absurd story from the past. Saoirse is Artistic Director of theatre company Scream for Ireland and believes in making the unknown known through her work. This podcast is simply the factual research of the madness.

  1. Christmas Facts from Irelands All

    29/12/2023

    Christmas Facts from Irelands All

    This month on Absurd Real History we take a break for a chill special christmas episde, relax and unwind from the holidays with a few facts from the classic 'Irelands All" magazine. We'll be back to our normal show January 29th. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/absurd-real-history/donations

    15 min
  2. "Edgar Allan Poe" with Burell Kingery

    29/11/2023

    "Edgar Allan Poe" with Burell Kingery

    Surprise! - Saoirse Siné is back with a weird story from the past. This time, director of Edgar Allan Poeprov, Burell Kingery, comes to share about the weird death of Edgar Allan poe. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/absurd-real-history/donations

    1h 21m
  3. A Gracious Goodbye (For Now....?)

    29/06/2021

    A Gracious Goodbye (For Now....?)

    A fond farewell from Saoirse Siné. If you enjoyed the podcast let her and others know. Absurd Real History will possibly return but only with your help. You can donate to show your love at the link at the bottom of this description. Follow Saoirse on Twitter and Instagram if you so please. absurdrealhistory@gmail.com for any inquiries Brought to you by Scream for Ireland (be sure to follow them on social media too!) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/absurd-real-history/donations

    11 min
  4. "Singapore Penis Panic" with Alison Spittle

    22/06/2021

    "Singapore Penis Panic" with Alison Spittle

    This week Saoirse Siné talks of ancient Chinese philosophy and how it relates to hundreds thinking penis's were shrinking for a brief stint during 1960's Singapore. With the incredible comedian/podcaster Alison Spittle! Follow Saoirse on Twitter and Instagram if you so please. absurdrealhistory@gmail.com for any inquiries Brought to you by Scream for Ireland (be sure to follow them on social media too!) Episode Source Material The Great Singapore Penis Panic and the Future of American Mass Hysteria by Scott Mendelson https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/72227/6-penis-panics-around-world https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7815608/ https://www.verywellmind.com/koro-phobia-of-genital-retraction-2671824 https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/in-the-late-1960s-singapore-was-gripped-with-a-genital-panic Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/absurd-real-history/donations

    51 min
  5. "The Great Molasses Flood" with Camelia LR

    15/06/2021

    "The Great Molasses Flood" with Camelia LR

    We talk about the catastrophic event you probably never heard of. This week Saoirse Siné tells you, and special guest Camerlia LR all about how Boston became a flooded sticky mess. Follow Saoirse on Twitter and Instagram if you so please. absurdrealhistory@gmail.com for any inquiries Brought to you by Scream for Ireland (be sure to follow them on social media too!) Episode Source Material https://www.history.com/news/great-molasses-flood-science https://www.southernliving.com/sweeteners/molasses/what-is-molasses https://www.britannica.com/topic/Great-Molasses-Flood https://www.historytoday.com/archive/sticky-tragedy-boston-molasses-disaster https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/without-warning-molasses-january-surged-over-boston-180971251/ https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/jan/13/the-great-boston-molasses-flood-why-it-matters-modern-regulation https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/great-boston-molasses-flood-1919-killed-21-after-2-million-n958326 https://www.grunge.com/213663/the-great-molasses-flood-was-worse-than-you-thought/   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/absurd-real-history/donations

    41 min
  6. "London Gin Craze" with Niall Johnson

    08/06/2021

    "London Gin Craze" with Niall Johnson

    Special guest Niall Johnson is a big gin fan, but before this episode he didn't know who his precious alcohol almost ruined London when it was first introduced. Follow Saoirse on Twitter and Instagram if you so please. absurdrealhistory@gmail.com for any inquiries Brought to you by Scream for Ireland (be sure to follow them on social media too!) Episode Source Material https://www.history.co.uk/history-of-london/18th-century-gin-craze https://www.historyhit.com/what-was-the-gin-craze-and-why-did-it-happen/ https://www.historyextra.com/period/georgian/gin-craze-panic-18th-century-london-when-came-england-alcohol-drinking-history/ http://publin.ie/2015/how-many-pubs-are-there-in-dublin/ https://www.timeout.com/london/news/most-googled-how-many-pubs-are-there-in-london-071018 https://www.vice.com/en/article/53jj7z/how-a-gin-craze-nearly-destroyed-18th-century-london https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/5vCXrfRLrShpj4fLb4B3hMt/when-the-gin-craze-swept-london https://www.gintime.com/features/gin-madness-weve-been-here-before/ https://www.pastemagazine.com/drink/alcohol-history/the-gin-craze-britain-1700s/#life-in-the-gin-craze https://evanevanstours.com/blog/london-gin-craze-history/ https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2020/dec/21/gin-craze-april-de-angelis-future-plays-royal-and-derngate http://www.executedtoday.com/2016/03/08/1734-judith-defour-in-the-gin-craze/ https://hackaday.com/2018/08/23/the-first-vending-machine-hacked-liquor-laws-the-puss-and-mew/ https://curiousrambler.com/when-cats-sold-gin-in-the-streets-of-london/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/absurd-real-history/donations

    53 min
  7. "Marcel Duchamp and Fountain" with Nell Mercier

    01/06/2021

    "Marcel Duchamp and Fountain" with Nell Mercier

    This week Saoirse Siné speaks modern art with the wonderful Nell Mercier, and then gushes over the modern day artist that most resembles a pioneer of the modern art world. Follow Saoirse on Twitter and Instagram if you so please. absurdrealhistory@gmail.com for any inquiries Brought to you by Scream for Ireland. Episode Source Material https://www.britannica.com/biography/Marcel-Duchamp https://www.vulture.com/2010/10/marcel-duchamp-and-comedy-in-art.html https://press.philamuseum.org/marcel-duchamp-and-the-fountain-scandal/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSKxJc_J0No https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZlrHyzIwcI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZlrHyzIwcI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S75rlarGi64 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wuf_GHmjxLM https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2019/apr/03/duchamps-fountain-and-the-feminist-avant-garde-in-new-york https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/art/features/was-marcel-duchamp-s-fountain-actually-created-long-forgotten-pioneering-feminist-10491953.html https://www.artspace.com/magazine/art_101/lists/lol_a_brief_history_of_comedy_in_art_since_duchamps_fountain-55132 https://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2017/10/18/duchamps-last-riddle/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lv78ebotgrY https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2019/apr/03/duchamps-fountain-and-the-feminist-avant-garde-in-new-york https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/art/features/was-marcel-duchamp-s-fountain-actually-created-long-forgotten-pioneering-feminist-10491953.html   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/absurd-real-history/donations

    46 min
  8. "Edmund Kean" with Will Murphy

    25/05/2021

    "Edmund Kean" with Will Murphy

    This week Saoirse Siné talks of the scandalous shakespearean actor Edmund Kean, with fellow actor Will Murphy. Follow Saoirse on Twitter and Instagram if you so please. absurdrealhistory@gmail.com for any inquiries Brought to you by Scream for Ireland. Episode Source Material “Dead famous” by Greg Jenner “Great Theatrical Disasters” by Gyles Brandreth http://britainunlimited.com/edmund-kean/ https://www.britannica.com/biography/Edmund-Kean https://biography.yourdictionary.com/edmund-kean https://archive.org/stream/edmundkeantrage01molluoft/edmundkeantrage01molluoft_djvu.txt https://artuk.org/discover/stories/dead-famous-part-two-a-cultural-history-of-celebrity Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/absurd-real-history/donations

    52 min
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About

The world is filled with so much ridiculous stories it's hard to believe they're real. Each week Saoirse Siné will explain to you, and a different comedic guest and absurd story from the past. Saoirse is Artistic Director of theatre company Scream for Ireland and believes in making the unknown known through her work. This podcast is simply the factual research of the madness.

Information

  • Creator
    Saoirse Siné
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Scream for Ireland
  • Show Website
    Absurd Real History

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