An Old Timey Podcast

An Old Timey Podcast

History class just got hilariously inappropriate.  Kristin Caruso, co-host of the true crime comedy podcast, Let’s Go To Court (16M+ downloads), and Norman Caruso, creator of the Gaming Historian YouTube channel (1M+ subscribers), team up to deliver a history podcast that is well researched, wide-ranging, and deeply silly.  In other words, this is a podcast for intellectuals. Intellectuals who make fart jokes.

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  1. 3h ago

    Gilded Sins: The Rise & Fall of a New Orleans Madam

    When Kate Townsend arrived in New Orleans in 1857, she was a young, poor, uneducated immigrant. Within just a few years, she opened one of the most luxurious brothels in the country. Her mansion at 40 Basin Street featured opulent, high-end decor. She hired beautiful women and catered to wealthy, well-connected clientele. As Kate’s wealth grew, so did her power. But a troubled relationship with her longtime boyfriend brought about her downfall. Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Norm pulled from: Asbury, Herbert. The French Quarter: An Informal History of the New Orleans Underworld. Basic Books, 2008.“Brothels of Antebellum New Orleans.” June 23, 2009. https://news.tulane.edu/news/brothels-antebellum-new-orleans.Gauthreaux, Alan G., and D. G. Hippensteel. Dark Bayou: Infamous Louisiana Homicides. McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, 2016.New Orleans Republican. “Murder in a Bagnio.” July 31, 1870.New Orleans States. “Sykes Acquitted.” February 1, 1884.Tallant, Robert. Ready to Hang; Seven Famous New Orleans Murders. Harper Brothers, 1952. https://archive.org/details/bwb_P9-BJW-162/page/34/mode/2up.Taylor, Troy. Wicked New Orleans: The Dark Side of the Big Easy. History Press, 2010.The New Orleans Democrat. “Judge Sheehan Reviving a Long Forgotten City Regulation.” July 10, 1880.The Times-Democrat. “Sykes Forges His Landlady’s Name.” January 16, 1879.The Times-Democrat. “The Disturbance at Spanish Fort.” August 10, 1879.The Times-Picayune. “Civil Courts.” December 13, 1881.Whittington, Reagan. “Prostitution in New Orleans from 1860 to 1930: Timeline.” Digital and Public History Student Projects, April 23, 2020. https://egrove.olemiss.edu/dighist/7.Wilhelm, Robert. Queen of the Demimonde. n.d. http://www.murderbygaslight.com/2015/01/queen-of-demimonde.html. Are you enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Then please leave us a 5-star rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts! Are you *really* enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Well, calm down, history ho! You can get more of us on Patreon at patreon.com/oldtimeypodcast. At the $5 level, you’ll get a monthly bonus episode (with video!), access to our 90’s style chat room, plus the entire back catalog of bonus episodes from Kristin’s previous podcast, Let’s Go To Court.

    Gilded Sins: The Rise & Fall of a New Orleans Madam

  2. 4d ago ·  Bonus · Subscribers Only

    BONUS 31: Uncovering the World Erotic Art Museum

    Warning: This episode is about the creation of the World Erotic Art Museum. In the video version, we include several images of erotic art. If that’s not your thing…. CLOSE YOUR EYES! When Naomi Wilzig opened the World Erotic Art Museum in Miami, people were stunned. One journalist noted that the 70-year-old grandma didn’t look like she’d *go* to an erotic art museum – let alone own one. Naomi understood their surprise. She’d gone most of her life completely unaware of erotic art. But an off-the-wall request from her son led Naomi to amass one of the world’s largest private collections. Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Kristin pulled from: - The World Erotic Art Museum website - “In Miami Beach, the steamy legacy of Naomi Wilzig,” by Si Liberman for The Philadelphia Inquirer - “Naomi Wilzig, owner of the World Erotic Art Museum on Miami Beach, dies at 80,” by Howard Cohen for the Miami Herald - “At 71, erotic-art collector finally can share her passion with others,” by Jessica Gresko for the Associated Press - “Museum a climax to arts journey,” by Casey Woods for The Miami Herald - “Museum exposes the naked truth about art,” by Michele Peterson for The Toronto Star - “Siggi B. Wilzig, 76, executive and survivor of the Holocaust,” by Kenneth N. Gilpin for The New York Times - “Unstoppable: Siggi B. Wilzig's Astonishing Journey from Auschwitz Survivor to Wall Street Legend,” by the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach on YouTube - “Japanese erotic prints in the Naomi Wilzig collection,” on the WEAM website - “Naomi Wilzig talks about the World Erotic Art Museum” video on YouTube - “Siggi Wilzig: An Auschwitz survivor and Wall Street legend,” by Ilan Fuchs for American Public University - “Never give in to despair,” by Joanne Palmer for the Jewish Standard - “Interpreting Shunga scroll: sex and desire between women in Edo’s ‘floating world’” by Annika Aitken for NGV

    BONUS 31: Uncovering the World Erotic Art Museum

  3. Oct 28

    ABBA Rises, Falls and Rises Again! (Part 2)

    ABBA became an international sensation when they won the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest with their song, “Waterloo.” In the years that followed, they created hit after hit after hit. They toured the globe. But then the band hit hard times. Agnetha and Bjorn divorced. So did Benny and Anni-Frid “Frida.” It seemed like ABBA had permanently fallen apart. But the 90s took a surprising turn for ABBA - and they have been under the Super Trooper lights ever since!  Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Kyla pulled from:  The Story of ABBA by Jan GradvallDocumentary: The Joy of ABBADocumentary: ABBA: THE WINNER TAKES IT ALLWIKIPEDIAABBASITE the official website of ABBA“How ABBA's two marriages and divorces split the group apart for nearly 40 years,” by Tom Eames for People Magazine Are you enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Then please leave us a 5-star rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts! Are you *really* enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Well, calm down, history ho! You can get more of us on Patreon at patreon.com/oldtimeypodcast. At the $5 level, you’ll get a monthly bonus episode (with video!), access to our 90’s style chat room, plus the entire back catalog of bonus episodes from Kristin’s previous podcast, Let’s Go To Court.

    ABBA Rises, Falls and Rises Again! (Part 2)

  4. Oct 21

    Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! An ABBA Episode (Part 1)

    Calling all Dancing Queens! In this two-part series, Kyla Pitts-Zevin (Kristin’s sister & mayor of all of Kristin’s podcasts) tells us about the Swedish pop music group, ABBA. She tells us the band members' surprising backstories and about the iconic Eurovision performance that launched them into stardom. Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Kyla pulled from:  The Story of ABBA by Jan GradvallDocumentary: The Joy of ABBADocumentary: ABBA: THE WINNER TAKES IT ALLWikipediaABBASITE the official website of ABBA“How ABBA's two marriages and divorces split the group apart for nearly 40 years,” by Tom Eames for People Magazine Are you enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Then please leave us a 5-star rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts! Are you *really* enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Well, calm down, history ho! You can get more of us on Patreon at patreon.com/oldtimeypodcast. At the $5 level, you’ll get a monthly bonus episode (with video!), access to our 90’s style chat room, plus the entire back catalog of bonus episodes from Kristin’s previous podcast, Let’s Go To Court.

    Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! An ABBA Episode (Part 1)

  5. Oct 14

    The Reimer Twins Unmask Dr. Money (Part 2)

    As soon as David Reimer learned the truth, he knew what he wanted to do. He began presenting as a man. He got a new name. He started testosterone therapy. He underwent surgery. But just when it looked like he had a shot at a normal life, he discovered that Dr. John Money had been writing about him for years. Dr. Money had falsely presented David as proof that we are all born gender neutral, and that parents could choose their child’s gender identity, provided they did it early enough. David knew that what had happened to him was now happening to children all over the world. He decided to put a stop to it. Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Kristin pulled from: “The True Story of John/Joan,” by John Colapinto for Rolling Stone An episode of PBS NOVA, “Sex: Unknown”“Intersex,” The Cleveland Clinic“It’s Intersex Awareness Day. Here Are 5 Myths We Need to Shatter,” Amnesty International"John William Money, 84, Sexual Identity Researcher, Dies," by Benedict Carey for The New York Times."Milton Diamond, Sexologist and Advocate for Intersex Babies, Dies at 90" by Clary Risen for The New York Times.“David Reimer, 38, Subject of the John/Joan Case, Dies” Associated Press“Dr. Money and the Boy with No Penis,” BBC“What were the real reasons behind David Reimer’s suicide?” by John Colapinto for Slate Are you enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Then please leave us a 5-star rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts! Are you *really* enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Well, calm down, history ho! You can get more of us on Patreon at patreon.com/oldtimeypodcast. At the $5 level, you’ll get a monthly bonus episode (with video!), access to our 90’s style chat room, plus the entire back catalog of bonus episodes from Kristin’s previous podcast, Let’s Go To Court.

    The Reimer Twins Unmask Dr. Money (Part 2)

  6. Oct 7

    Forced Identity: The Story of David Reimer (Part 1)

    When he was just seven months old, David Reimer became the victim of a botched circumcision. The accident left him without a penis. His parents, Janet and Ron Reimer, were distraught. They wondered what kind of life David would have. Experts told them that there was little to be done. But then one night, they happened to see an interview with the prominent sexologist Dr. John Money.  Dr. Money was charismatic. He was confident. He was credentialed. He had a theory that we are all born gender neutral, and that you could actually choose a child’s gender, provided you made the switch before the child turned two years old. Janet and Ron Reimer were filled with hope. They wondered if, with Dr. Money’s help, they find the solution to their son’s tragic accident.  Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Kristin pulled from:  “The True Story of John/Joan,” by John Colapinto for Rolling Stone  An episode of PBS NOVA, “Sex: Unknown” “Intersex,” The Cleveland Clinic “It’s Intersex Awareness Day. Here Are 5 Myths We Need to Shatter,” Amnesty International "John William Money, 84, Sexual Identity Researcher, Dies," by Benedict Carey for The New York Times. "Milton Diamond, Sexologist and Advocate for Intersex Babies, Dies at 90" by Clary Risen for The New York Times. Are you enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Then please leave us a 5-star rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts! Are you *really* enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Well, calm down, history ho! You can get more of us on Patreon at patreon.com/oldtimeypodcast. At the $5 level, you’ll get a monthly bonus episode (with video!), access to our 90’s style chat room, plus the entire back catalog of bonus episodes from Kristin’s previous podcast, Let’s Go To Court.

    Forced Identity: The Story of David Reimer (Part 1)

  7. Sep 30

    Pearl Harbor: Titanic for Boys (Part 2)

    You might have thought we couldn’t make it through last week’s episode, but just like Ben Affleck in Pearl Harbor, we’re alive, we’re here, and we’re really pissed at you for listening to other podcasts while we were gone. In this episode, Normie C continues to decipher fact from fiction. Meanwhile, Kristin wonders whether we’ll ever hear more about Michael Shannon’s surfboards. Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, we pulled from: Bay, Michael, dir. Pearl Harbor. Touchstone Pictures, 2001.Cutrer, Thomas W., and T. Michael Parrish. Doris Miller, Pearl Harbor, and the Birth of the Civil Rights Movement. Texas A&M University Press, 2018.“Doolittle Raid.” http://public1.nhhcaws.local/browse-by-topic/wars-conflicts-and-operations/world-war-ii/1942/halsey-doolittle-raid.html.Imperial War Museums. The Reason Japan Attacked Pearl Harbor. 2021. 13:52. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=so4v_2zq35k.The National WWII Museum | New Orleans. “US Intelligence Failures at Pearl Harbor.” September 18, 2025. https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/us-intelligence-failures-pearl-harbor.U.S. Department of War. “Pilots Fought Back Heroically Against Pearl Harbor Attack.” https://www.war.gov/News/Feature-Stories/Story/Article/3973184/pilots-fought-back-heroically-against-pearl-harbor-attack/. Are you enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Then please leave us a 5-star rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts! Are you *really* enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Well, calm down, history ho! You can get more of us on Patreon at patreon.com/oldtimeypodcast. At the $5 level, you’ll get a monthly bonus episode (with video!), access to our 90’s style chat room, plus the entire back catalog of bonus episodes from Kristin’s previous podcast, Let’s Go To Court.

    Pearl Harbor: Titanic for Boys (Part 2)

  8. Sep 30 ·  Bonus · Subscribers Only

    BONUS 30: Lawnchair Larry Takes Flight

    It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s…. some dude who tied a bunch of balloons to a lawn chair??? On July 2, 1982, Larry Walters got his 15 minutes of fame when he tied 42 weather balloons to a lawn chair and took flight. Armed with little more than a bottle of Coke, a pellet gun, a radio, and a bag of beef jerky, Larry rose nearly 16,000 feet in the air. Onlookers couldn’t believe their eyes. Larry Walters wasn’t afraid. It was a moment he had dreamed about his whole life. Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Norm pulled from: “1982 Honorable Mention: Lawn Chair Larry.” Accessed September 15, 2026. https://darwinawards.com/stupid/stupid1998-11.html. Brady, Caroline. “After a Time, Balloon Rider Still One to Watch.” News-Pilot, November 6, 1991. Carlson, Timothy. “Up, up and Away in His Beautiful Lawn Chair.” Los Angeles Herald Examiner, July 3, 1982. Catalibanes. Crónicas de la yihad separatista. Larry Walters’ Fly. 2013. 02:19. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFFVVo9usFY. “Chair, Lawn, Larry Walters | National Air and Space Museum.” Accessed September 11, 2026. https://airandspace.si.edu/collection-objects/chair-lawn-larry-walters/nasm_A20181388000. Furillo, Andy. “Lawn Chair Pilot Still Hasn’t Really Come down Yet.” Los Angeles Herald Examiner, July 20, 1982. Jones, Jack. “Postscript.” The Los Angeles Times, October 18, 1988. La Guire, Lennie. “FAA’s First-Class Fare for His Flight in a Lawn Chair.” Los Angeles Herald Examiner, April 23, 1983. “Mark Barry.” Accessed September 15, 2026. https://www.markbarry.com/#lawnchairpilot. News-Pilot. “Lawnchair Balloonist to Relive High Flown Adventure.” January 5, 1983. Oliver, Myrna. “Man Who Flew in Lawn Chair Dies.” The Los Angeles Times, October 24, 1993. Overnight Drive. LARRY WALTERS - Interview with David Letterman (1982). 2018. 11:00. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wWds5r4DZs. Plimpton, George. “The Man in the Flying Lawn Chair | The New Yorker.” May 24, 1998. https://web.archive.org/web/20220331081234/https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1998/06/01/the-man-in-the-flying-lawn-chair. San Diego Reader. “A Man Can’t Just Sit Around.” Accessed September 11, 2026. https://www.sandiegoreader.com/weblogs/beyond-the-big-metal-fence/2009/oct/18/a-man-cant-just-sit-around/. Stilwell, Blake. “What Happened When a Wannabe Pilot Was Denied Entry in the Air Force.” We Are The Mighty, September 12, 2019. https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty-history/larry-walters-balloon-pilot/. The Tribune. “Lawn-Chair-in-the-Sky Guy: ‘I’m a Settled-down Dude’ 10 Years Later.” July 3, 1992. Turk, A. Marco. “No What Ifs about Larry’s Life.” North County Times, October 28, 1988.

    BONUS 30: Lawnchair Larry Takes Flight
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History class just got hilariously inappropriate.  Kristin Caruso, co-host of the true crime comedy podcast, Let’s Go To Court (16M+ downloads), and Norman Caruso, creator of the Gaming Historian YouTube channel (1M+ subscribers), team up to deliver a history podcast that is well researched, wide-ranging, and deeply silly.  In other words, this is a podcast for intellectuals. Intellectuals who make fart jokes.

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  • Creator
    An Old Timey Podcast
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    159
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