The Town Criers

The Town Criers
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The Town Criers is a witty, research-fueled deep dive into history. The culmination of award-winning journalist Kaitlyn Klepec’s investigative experience and Lila Ruppe’s comedy writing background, the podcast finds laughs in exploring humanity’s roots. Would you survive as a medieval peasant? What would you tell a Victorian child if you only had five seconds? Kaitlyn and Lila take to the past to answer these questions while seamlessly blending history and comedy.

  1. 2d ago

    Suffering Without Suffrage

    The Town Criers support women's rights...and wrongs. Let's talk about the major waves of feminism, iconic feminist & womanist authors, and important legislature.

  2. Aug 14

    Princess Diana

    The Town Criers' first foray into modern history. It's time to talk about the People's Princess, Diana. And her ex-husband, the guy with the ears.

  3. Jul 31

    The Black Death

    Bloodletting, rats, and flagellants. No, it's not another witch episode: it's the history of the bubonic plague.

  4. Jul 17

    The Father of Ballet, King Louis XIV

    Let's talk about the original dancing queen (king?) King Louis XIV. He made Versailles the iconic palace it's known to be. He grooved, he moved.

  5. Jul 3

    The History of Willm Shakspere

    He spelled his own name Willm Shakspere, although we now know him as William Shakespeare. In this episode, The Town Criers discuss his childhood, poems, marriage, and grave curse.

  6. Jun 19

    Welcome to the Renaissance

    In this episode, Kaitlyn & Lila talk about all the Renaissance TMNT figures: Donatello, Michelangelo, Leonardo Da Vinci, and Raphael. They also talk about Medici corruption and more.

  7. May 22

    Marie Antoinette & The French Revolution

    In today's episode, we talk about Marie Antoinette and the art of eating cake. Okay, the whole "let them eat cake" quote is not actually attributed to her, but it's a fun bit.

  8. May 8

    The Gods & Lore of Ancient Greece

    This is ancient Greece. This is the origin of the Olympics. This is. . .Sparta?

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The Town Criers is a witty, research-fueled deep dive into history. The culmination of award-winning journalist Kaitlyn Klepec’s investigative experience and Lila Ruppe’s comedy writing background, the podcast finds laughs in exploring humanity’s roots. Would you survive as a medieval peasant? What would you tell a Victorian child if you only had five seconds? Kaitlyn and Lila take to the past to answer these questions while seamlessly blending history and comedy.

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  • Creator
    The Town Criers
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © The Town Criers
  • Show Website
    The Town Criers