The Hystorians Podcast

The Hystorians Podcast
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Join these two over-educated, under-medicated gals as we gossip our way through history and the human experience. From the niche to the infamous, we’re gonna bitch about it all. Our goal is to provide you with quality historical research, without the egotistical snobbery. Desi McChesney and Liz Ardeen are best friends who both hold Masters degrees in History with different specialties that allow for multi-approach storytelling and analysis. If you like history, laughing, and getting mad at people long gone, come on in, the water is fine.

  1. Apr 18

    Esperanto: The History of Zamenhof’s Universal Dream - Episode 19

    Recorded March 1st, 2026 ** Explicit language used. In a world full of miscommunication, Esperanto fights to break through class borders and nationalism. Follow along as we cover Dr. Zamenhof’s early life and his dream for a universal language. How hard could it be?… Turns out it’s very very difficult to get the whole world on the band wagon - but damn it if we don’t try!  Bibliography Link Produced, Edited, and Hosted by: Liz Ardeen and Desi McChesney Special thanks Logo credit: Tori Nelson Instagram (@torinelsonart) Theme song by: Nick Lennon Instagram (@gothiclemonphoto) and to listeners like you, thank you. P.S.: The historical analysis and perspectives shared in this podcast are our own and don't reflect the views of any academic institution. We (the Hystorians) aim to meet academic standards in our research and sourcing, but this is not a peer-reviewed or official scholarly production. It is meant to inform, explore, and entertain.

    1h 3m

  2. Apr 3

    The Easter Rising of 1916 - Episode 18

    Recorded February 15th, 2026 ** Explicit language used. Easter is here! It seems only fitting to learn about one of the major turning points in Irish history! Join the gals as they talk about Irish history, specifically the Easter Rising! Liz and Desi gat to reminisce about their times in Ireland and how learning Irish history in Ireland was eye opening for their deep fried American brains. Join in on the learning and stay curious, always! This episode is dedicated to a dear friend, Bob. Raise a glass and be the friend to lend a hand, when you can. Bibliography Link Produced, Edited, and Hosted by: Liz Ardeen and Desi McChesney Special thanks Logo credit: Tori Nelson Instagram (@torinelsonart) Theme song by: Nick Lennon Instagram (@gothiclemonphoto) and to listeners like you, thank you. P.S.: The historical analysis and perspectives shared in this podcast are our own and don't reflect the views of any academic institution. We (the Hystorians) aim to meet academic standards in our research and sourcing, but this is not a peer-reviewed or official scholarly production. It is meant to inform, explore, and entertain.

    51 min

  3. Mar 13

    The Whole World's Af(Fair) - Chicago World's Fair of 1893 - Episode 17

    Recorded January 25th, 2026 ** Explicit language used. Let's all go to the fair y'all! Join the Hystorians as they skip, saunter, and scold through the ins and outs of the 1893 World's Fair. Innovations, Inventions, and Intrigue flooded Chicago. After listening to this Desi led episode, you’ll feel like you’re leaving the fair grounds with a box of Cracker Jacks, a bottle of Root Beer, and the giddy of being a witness to groundbreaking history in entertainment. Bibliography Link Produced, Edited, and Hosted by: Liz Ardeen and Desi McChesney Special thanks Logo credit: Tori Nelson Instagram (@torinelsonart) Theme song by: Nick Lennon Instagram (@gothiclemonphoto) and to listeners like you, thank you. P.S.: The historical analysis and perspectives shared in this podcast are our own and don't reflect the views of any academic institution. We (the Hystorians) aim to meet academic standards in our research and sourcing, but this is not a peer-reviewed or official scholarly production. It is meant to inform, explore, and entertain.

    1h 13m

  4. Feb 27

    The Flying Fallacies of Charles Lindbergh - Episode 16

    Recorded on January 11th and again on the 23rd, 2026 ** Explicit language used. If Charles Lindbergh has no haters y’all will know the Hystorians are dead. This week Liz and Desi dive into the life of Charles Lindbergh, the flying fallacy that is America’s “Last Hero”. Since October, the Lindbergh family and the cultural phenomenons and tragedies which kept thrusting them into the cultural zeitgeist have haunted Liz and she needs to talk about it. So, get ready to feel anger, grief, pity, sadness and a general sense of "wait, what??? Strap in to the cockpit, Geese, Liz is going to try to answer, “Just what kind of man was Charles Lindbergh?” Bibliography ⁠Link⁠: https://drive.google.com/drive/folder... Produced, Edited, and Hosted by: Liz Ardeen and Desi McChesney Special thanks Logo credit: Tori Nelson Instagram (@torinelsonart) Theme song by: Nick Lennon Instagram (@gothiclemonphoto) and to listeners like you, thank you. P.S.: The historical analysis and perspectives shared in this podcast are our own and don't reflect the views of any academic institution. We (the Hystorians) aim to meet academic standards in our research and sourcing, but this is not a peer-reviewed or official scholarly production. It is meant to inform, explore, and entertain.

    1h 15m

  5. Feb 13

    What is Love? Letters of Affection and Infatuation Throughout History - Episode 15

    Recorded December 15th, 2025. ** Explicit language used. We're back for Season 2!! Join the gals in a special episode where they share some of their favorite love letters throughout history. Please considered this season 2 premier as a galentines gift to y'all! Can you feel the love? Is it in the air? In the end aren't we all just asking the same question? What is Love? Bibliography Link Produced, Edited, and Hosted by: Liz Ardeen and Desi McChesney Special thanks Logo credit: Tori Nelson Instagram (@torinelsonart) Theme song by: Nick Lennon Instagram (@gothiclemonphoto) and to listeners like you, thank you. P.S.: The historical analysis and perspectives shared in this podcast are our own and don't reflect the views of any academic institution. We (the Hystorians) aim to meet academic standards in our research and sourcing, but this is not a peer-reviewed or official scholarly production. It is meant to inform, explore, and entertain.

    1h 4m
  6. Episode 14: Lace, Labor, and Luddites… Oh My! The History of Honiton Lace

    12/19/2025

    Episode 14: Lace, Labor, and Luddites… Oh My! The History of Honiton Lace

    Recorded October 19th, 2025. ** Explicit language used. Even your daily fashions have interesting history! Join the gals on a deep dive into left field as Desi educates us on the history of Honiton Lace and the Industry that grew and died around it. This episode is riddled with talks about Industrialisation, Labor Movements, and Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman? Oh, AND this is the last episode of Season 1!!  Thank you to all who have joined in and listened, we greatly appreciate all the support we have gotten this year. Season 2 Coming Soon!  Bibliography Link Produced, Edited, and Hosted by: Liz Ardeen and Desi McChesney Special thanks Logo credit: Tori Nelson Instagram (@torinelsonart) Theme song by: Nick Lennon Instagram (@gothiclemonphoto)

    1h 3m
  7. Episode 13: The Curse of Cassandra

    12/05/2025

    Episode 13: The Curse of Cassandra

    Recorded October 2nd, 2025. ** Explicit language used. Hear Me Now! This episode the gals are talking "I told you so" to a whole new level. Liz treats us to a crash course in Greek legend as they deep dive into the Cassandra Complex, the Trojan War, and sniffing of meats?? Wait what? Oh the Cassandra of it all!!! Bibliography Link Produced, Edited, and Hosted by: Liz Ardeen and Desi McChesney Special thanks Logo credit: Tori Nelson Instagram (@torinelsonart) Theme song by: Nick Lennon Instagram (@gothiclemonphoto) and to listeners like you, thank you. P.S.: The historical analysis and perspectives shared in this podcast are our own and don't reflect the views of any academic institution. We (the Hystorians) aim to meet academic standards in our research and sourcing, but this is not a peer-reviewed or official scholarly production. It is meant to inform, explore, and entertain.

    58 min

  8. 11/21/2025

    Episode 12: The Tooth Fairy and Other Worms and Rodents

    Recorded September 27th, 2025. ** Explicit language used. “And she was a fairy.” This week Desi takes our hands, sprinkles some fairy dust and takes us on a journey all about the history of the Tooth Fairy!  The gals discuss the historical and societal importance of those bones in our jaws that don’t have a flaw, our shiny teeth! There are also in-depth and lively talks about folklore, rats, frogs, Rebel Without a Cause, and the cult of the child! So, grab a dino flosser, a half full Dixie cup of mouth wash, and hold on tight as we journey past the second star on the right and straight on till morn’ in Episode 12 of the Hystorians Podcast! Bibliography Link Produced, Edited, and Hosted by: Liz Ardeen and Desi McChesney Special thanks Logo credit: Tori Nelson Instagram (@torinelsonart) Theme song by: Nick Lennon Instagram (@gothiclemonphoto) and to listeners like you, thank you. P.S.: The historical analysis and perspectives shared in this podcast are our own and don't reflect the views of any academic institution. We (the Hystorians) aim to meet academic standards in our research and sourcing, but this is not a peer-reviewed or official scholarly production. It is meant to inform, explore, and entertain.

    57 min
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Join these two over-educated, under-medicated gals as we gossip our way through history and the human experience. From the niche to the infamous, we’re gonna bitch about it all. Our goal is to provide you with quality historical research, without the egotistical snobbery. Desi McChesney and Liz Ardeen are best friends who both hold Masters degrees in History with different specialties that allow for multi-approach storytelling and analysis. If you like history, laughing, and getting mad at people long gone, come on in, the water is fine.

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  • Creator
    The Hystorians Podcast
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Explicit
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