Is This Too Niche?

Jada Fox and Zoe Duncan
  • 4.9 (7)
  • HISTORY
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

Athens' favorite history podcast! Your hosts, Zoe and Jada, will deep dive into their favorite historical topics. If you need some brain food then eat up, this podcast is the one for you! Episodes will be released weekly every Sunday!

  1. 04/21/2024

    dream guest on our podcast ft. Genesis Mendez-Falcon

    For our last episode, we are joined by Genesis Mendez-Falcon and she shares a cultural history of Puerto Rico, with special attention to Puerto Rican mythology!

    47 min

  2. 03/24/2024

    she jeanne on my d' til i arc

    History’s first femcel?  Join us this week as we go in-depth into the life of the peasant girl who brought France to freedom against the English. Shoutout to Genesis Mendez-Falcon for the title. TW: mentions of SA, suicide, the French language Episode references: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1StK2oSoU4SskaSBOAUXTF6urKttTwXqaY17DXqSQDXU/edit?usp=sharing

    52 min

  3. 03/03/2024

    Shrooms!

    This week we go on a historical adventure through the world of mushrooms. Listen in to hear all about the historical uses of mushrooms, and whether or not Zoe is munching on some psychoactive shrooms or not!? Episode References: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PZIhIX295t-ATlpX7rnfOcprsHgurXSZLFyk7VvOPig/edit?usp=sharing

    45 min

  4. 02/18/2024

    this is the skin of a killer, bella (the vampire episode)

    Description:  Like our own personal brand of heroin. This week we talk about the Eastern European folklore that found the basis in the vampire myth, Dracula, the New England vampire panic, Twilight, and more. Episode References: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Fcknlh3pcpcvxeeNQEGs2hK3_6EuM5auuti6oho4Qxw/edit?usp=sharing

    53 min

  5. 02/05/2024

    Queer History: Music Edition ft. Jessa Miller

    This week with special guest Jessa Miller, Jada, and Zoe take on the wide range of queer music throughout history. Join us as well as we discuss queer music from the musicians we grew up with like Katy Perry, Troy Sivan, and Lady Gaga. Episode References: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lIGJF9YLp0cQH4gL6gACpJTPyZpUsHhCYkAIPqz2XSY/edit?usp=sharing

    1h 21m

  6. 01/28/2024

    The Obligatory Saltburn Episode ft. Veronica Savitski

    Is Saltburn camp? Did it redefine the period piece? An homage to greek mythology and art history? Join Zoe, Jada, and Athens' resident film and camp theory expert Veronica as we tackle these questions and many more in discussing the newest hit movie. [Content Warning: Themes of sex, sexuality, ED, suicide, homophobia] [Music used: Sophie Ellis-Bextor: Murder on the Dancefloor Instrumental] Episode References: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qB2qaRtwQ2my2iVp26xnXhW9guYTubFH1z4M8JsOOqA/edit?usp=sharing

    1h 26m

  7. 12/03/2023

    The Jungle Jims Extravaganza FT. Mark Borison

    In our last episode of the year, Zoe and Jada dive into a piece of quintessential Ohio Lore: Jungle Jims. Having recently visited the pilgrimage site, Zoe and Jada discuss their experience, the history behind the elusive wizard known as Jungle Jim himself, and host a special guest, the host of the Jungle Jim’s Podcast!! Check out the Jungle Jim’s podcast here:  References: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KqRXHOwuQwCciOol-BG-XIvyMHQgRrb_kW1cQtnRxTc/edit  Jungle Jim’s Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5kXK4CiTh3rcHf5BGRANa7?si=37c29341ea244a33  Mark Borison: @themarkening

    1h 11m

  8. 11/20/2023

    Palestine: Contextualizing Current Events

    RESOURCES TO HELP GAZA: ⁠https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LzjYUgUIhnNhVG4V8Qk1-0VJ4to9FTT0AZOkF1pkhOs/edit?usp=sharing⁠ This week, Zoe and Jada encourage their listeners to take this opportunity to educate themselves on the complicated history that has led to the events unfolding in Gaza at the moment. This episode also serves as a celebration of Palestinian culture, art, and resilience. Click the link provided below for further resources and reading. References: ⁠https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AWxm_VNzRQ26YHwerr4Rm0J8Ugp77uC6aHe8uTfK_YI/edit?usp=sharing⁠

    57 min
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4.9
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About

Athens' favorite history podcast! Your hosts, Zoe and Jada, will deep dive into their favorite historical topics. If you need some brain food then eat up, this podcast is the one for you! Episodes will be released weekly every Sunday!

Information

  • Creator
    Jada Fox and Zoe Duncan
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jada Fox and Zoe Duncan
  • Show Website
    Is This Too Niche?