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Jon Solo's Messed Up Origins™ PodcastThe Messed Up Origins of Humpty DumptyHead to https://squarespace.com/jonsolo to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code JONSOLO! Thanks to Squarespace for sponsoring the show!► Follow Messed Up Origins™! » TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@messeduporigins» Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/messeduporigins/» Facebook: https://facebook.com/TheRealJonSolo» Twitter: https://twitter.com/MessedUpOrigins▼ Podcast Links! ▼» Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jon-solos-messed-up-origins-podcast/id1631064271» Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zC1NxCX576HHQUoYCuGDo» Amazon Music: https://music.a...
2025-03-2816 min
Bitchy HistoryWarp Speed Woke: Lecture 5 – Star Trek: Enterprise & The Post-9/11 EraWelcome back, Trekkies, historians, and lovers of media analysis! After a short delay (turns out getting a starship up to warp speed takes time), Warp Speed Woke: Lecture 5 is here, and this time, we’re taking a hard look at Star Trek: Enterprise, the series that marked the franchise’s first real foray into the post-9/11 world.Enterprise is a bit of an anomaly in Star Trek history. It was the first series since The Original Series to be canceled before reaching seven seasons, the first true prequel in the franchise, and—whether the showrunners admit it or not...
2025-03-031h 05
Bitchy History"Warp Speed Woke" Lecture 4: Voyager and Third Wave FeminismWhen Star Trek: Voyager premiered in 1995, it carried the weight of expectations from both the studio and the fans. On the surface, it was a major leap forward for representation—the first female Starfleet captain leading a Trek series! But beneath the surface, Voyager became a battleground between feminist ideals and the male gaze, between bold storytelling and network safety nets.This lecture explores how Voyager—despite being a landmark for women in sci-fi—undermined its own progressive potential.🌟 What We’ll Cover:🚀 Janeway’s Feminist Legacy – The first woman in the captain’s chair, but at what...
2025-02-0947 min
Bitchy History"Warp Speed Woke" Lecture 3: Deep Space Nine and The Clash of CivilizationsThe wait is over, Trek fans! 🚀 My lecture on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine—the most complex and morally gray entry in the Star Trek franchise—is now available to watch. If you’ve ever wondered how a science fiction show could tackle the cultural clashes and anxieties of the 1990s with such precision, DS9 is the answer.From Sisko’s chilling decisions in “In the Pale Moonlight” to the heartbreaking commentary on systemic injustice in “Far Beyond the Stars,” this series wasn’t afraid to boldly go where no Star Trek had gone before. It shifted the Trek narrative, b...
2025-01-261h 05
Bitchy HistoryLecture 2: The End of History and Humanity’s EvolutionThis lecture explores Star Trek: The Next Generation (TNG) as Gene Roddenberry’s vision of a utopian future shaped by the optimism of the late Cold War and its conclusion. Drawing from Francis Fukuyama’s concept of “The End of History,” we examine how TNG portrays a society that has achieved ideological harmony, where greed, poverty, and hunger are relics of the past. Through key episodes, we’ll analyze how the series critiques contemporary issues like terrorism, environmentalism, and identity while promoting the ideals of cooperation, diplomacy, and self-betterment. Additionally, we’ll address TNG’s limitations in addressing deeper societal stagn...
2025-01-1957 min
Bitchy HistoryBitchy History: The History of Domestic Violence in AmericaWelcome back, listeners! This week, we’re tackling a tough but crucial topic: the history of domestic violence in America. This episode explores how domestic violence has been ignored, normalized, and fought against throughout history.We start in colonial America, where men had the legal right to “chastise” their wives—aka, beat them—as long as they followed the “rule of thumb.” Women had no legal standing to fight back because they were considered their husband’s property. Fast forward to the 19th century, when the Women’s Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) linked domestic abuse to alcohol and started pushin...
2025-01-1524 min
Bitchy HistoryWarp Speed Woke: How Star Trek Took on SocietyWelcome to the first lecture in the series Warp Speed Woke: How Star Trek Took on Society! 🚀 In this episode, we’re diving into the groundbreaking origins of Star Trek and its fearless exploration of social issues. From its debut in the 1960s, Gene Roddenberry’s iconic series was more than just science fiction—it was a mirror held up to society, reflecting its struggles, triumphs, and aspirations.Join us as we explore:✨ How Star Trek broke barriers with its diverse cast and progressive storytelling.✨ The show’s subtle (and not-so-subtle) critiques of racism, sexism...
2025-01-131h 19
Bitchy HistoryWhy the Hell Can’t the United States Elect a Woman as President?In this episode of Bitchy History, we dive into a topic that’s as frustrating as it is timely. While countries around the globe are electing women to lead and thrive, the United States still struggles to cross that critical threshold. Why? Because of systemic barriers, cultural biases, and a political system that loves to gatekeep.We’ll explore the trailblazers who dared to put their names on the ballot—from Victoria Woodhull in 1872 to Kamala Harris in 2024. Along the way, we’ll shine a light on global successes like Angela Merkel, Jacinda Ardern, and Rwanda’s groundbrea...
2025-01-0828 min
Bitchy HistoryAccess Denied: How Project 2025 Threatens Reproductive Healthcare and EquityIn this week’s episode of Bitchy History, I’m diving into the Heritage Foundation’s blueprint for reshaping the federal government, gutting Title X, and rolling back civil liberties. Title X has been a lifeline for millions, providing access to contraception, STI testing, and cancer screenings for low-income families, rural residents, women of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals. But if Project 2025 gets its way, those essential services could disappear.Here’s what you can expect from the episode:• A breakdown of Project 2025: What it is, who’s behind it, and why it’s so dangerous.• The his...
2024-12-1822 min
Bitchy HistoryWhy Gender Equality is Still a Debate: The ERA StoryThanks for reading Bitchy History! This post is public so feel free to share it.When Alice Paul penned the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) back in 1923, she probably didn’t imagine we’d still be debating it 100 years later. And yet, here we are. The ERA—a simple 24-word promise of gender equality—has sparked decades of fierce activism, cultural backlash, and political gridlock.In the latest episode of Bitchy History, we dive into the epic saga of the ERA: its beginnings in the suffragist movement, its near-victory in the 1970s, and the...
2024-12-1127 min
Bitchy HistoryThe War on Birth ControlLet’s talk about something that should be a settled issue by now but, spoiler alert, isn’t: birth control. From Anthony Comstock’s 19th-century moral crusades to the fallout from Dobbs, America’s relationship with contraception is a case study in how rights, once won, are never truly secure.This week’s podcast episode dives deep into the messy, frustrating, and often infuriating history of birth control in the United States. We trace the fight for reproductive autonomy back to Comstock’s “decency” laws, through the groundbreaking Griswold v. Connecticut decision, to the...
2024-12-0426 min
Jon Solo's Messed Up Origins™ PodcastMortals Who Became GODSHead to https://squarespace.com/jonsolo to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code JONSOLO! Thanks to Squarespace for sponsoring this episode!🔥 Secure Your Posters Before They're Gone! https://meremortals.store🧑💻Join the Discord for FREE! (limitations apply)» https://www.patreon.com/JonSolo► Messed Up Origins™ Socials! » TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@messeduporigins» Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/messeduporigins/» Facebook Fan Page: https://facebook.com/TheRealJonSolo» Twitter: https://twitter.com/MessedUpOrigins▼ Podca...
2024-09-2022 minJon Solo's Messed Up Origins™ PodcastThe BRUTAL Way Sinners Were PUNISHED by the Greek GodsThe Greek Gods were quick to punish any mere mortal who insulted them... but what about when mere mortals insulted each other? The murderers, the thieves, the adulterers? Well, they had to atone in their own brutal ways – and today I'll explain how.🔥 Secure Your Posters Before They're Gone! https://meremortals.store► Messed Up Origins™ Socials! » TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@messeduporigins» Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/messeduporigins/» Facebook Fan Page: https://facebook.com/TheRealJonSolo» Twitter: https://twitter.com/MessedUpOrigins...
2024-08-0911 min
Bitchy HistoryThe History of Child Labor in AmericaIn this episode of “Bitchy History,” we’re diving into the grim and often overlooked history of child labor in America. From the colonial era’s indentured servitude to today’s shocking headlines about minors working in hazardous conditions, we’ll trace the evolution of child exploitation in the workforce. We’ll uncover the chilling statistics, heartbreaking stories, and the tireless efforts of reformers who fought to protect children from grueling labor. We’ll also shine a light on the modern resurgence of this issue, examining how recent legislative changes threaten to undo decades of progress. Join us for a soberin...
2024-07-1723 minJon Solo's Messed Up Origins™ PodcastThe Messed Up Origins of Yankee DoodleIn honor of America's 248th birthday (did I count that right?) we're unpacking the Messed Up Origins of one of her OLDEST anthems: Yankee Doodle Dandy.🇺🇸👕 Get some channel merch! 👉 https://meremortals.store► Messed Up Origins™ Socials! » TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@messeduporigins» Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/messeduporigins/» Facebook Fan Page: https://facebook.com/TheRealJonSolo» Twitter: https://twitter.com/MessedUpOrigins▼ Podcast Links! ▼» Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jon-solos-messed-up-origins-podcast/id1631064271» Spotify: https://open.spot...
2024-07-0517 min
Bitchy HistoryFather's Day SpecialTune in for the Bitchy History Father’s Day Special! My dad joins the show to talk about getting drafted, waking Richard Nixon up at 3 am (more than once), the time he nearly got sent to an early grave by a case of Coca-Cola, and many other things from his life. My dad has never met a random historical factoid he didn’t want to know or share with someone else, which is how you know we’re related. Get full access to Bitchy History at www.bitchyhistory.com/subscribe
2024-06-1859 minJon Solo's Messed Up Origins™ PodcastThe VERY Messed Up Mythology of SET, God of CHAOSIn this episode we're discussing Set, the Egyptian God of Chaos. The story of Set's attempt at usurping his brother's throne and subsequent battle with his nephew Horus is as dark and disturbing as mythology gets.👕 Get your KING OSIRIS gear! 👉 https://meremortals.store► Messed Up Origins™ Socials! » TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@messeduporigins» Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/messeduporigins/» Facebook Fan Page: https://facebook.com/TheRealJonSolo» Twitter: https://twitter.com/MessedUpOrigins▼ Podcast Links! ▼» Apple: https://podc...
2024-05-3119 min
Bitchy HistoryMother's Day SpecialTune in this week for Bitchy History’s Mother’s Day special. My mom joins the show to share her experiences with sexism in optometry school, pregnancy employment discrimination, marrying a man she lightly stalked, and how she felt about Watergate after she voted for Nixon in her first election as an 18-year-old, among many other things.By the end of the episode, you’ll know that I came by the “bitchy” in Bitchy History, honestly. Bitchy History is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid su...
2024-05-1352 min
Bitchy HistoryBitchy History: The Comstock ActWatch the video version here: Also, check out my TikTok page for the blooper reel!Welcome to this episode of Bitchy History, where we dive into the notorious Comstock Act of 1873. This legislation, named after moral crusader Anthony Comstock, marked a significant moment in U.S. legal and cultural history by enforcing strict censorship of materials deemed "obscene," including contraceptive devices and information on sexual health and reproductive rights.Join us as we explore the origins of the Comstock Act, shedding light on the societal and political climates that spurred its enactment. We'll...
2024-05-0628 min
Bitchy HistoryThe History of the Pro-Life MovementToday is a super special episode! We have guest Gwen Levey from the musical group Gwen Levey and the Breakdown on the show to talk about the pro-life movement and her fantastic song, Barefoot and Pregnant. From its roots in activism to its influence in modern politics, we explore the pro-life movement's journey through the ages, shedding light on the ideologies and controversies that have sparked heated debates across generations. Whether you're a history buff, interested in social movements, or seeking to understand the multifaceted perspectives on this topic, this episode offers a candid and informative look...
2024-03-281h 06Jon Solo's Messed Up Origins™ PodcastThe VERY Messed Up Mythology of Horus, The Chosen One of Egyptian MythologyClick this link to start earning rewards on Ipsos iSay! https://www.inflcr.co/SHKCo Thanks Ipsos iSay for sponsoring!» 👕 Shop the Messed Up Mickey Drop! 👉 https://meremortals.store► Messed Up Origins™ Socials! » TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@messeduporigins» Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/messeduporigins/» Facebook Fan Page: https://facebook.com/TheRealJonSolo» Twitter: https://twitter.com/MessedUpOrigins▼ Podcast Links! ▼» Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jon-solos-messed-up-origins-podcast/id1631064271» Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zC1NxCX576H...
2024-03-1519 min
Bitchy HistoryGeneral Harriet Tubman and the Civil WarJoin us on our history podcast as we delve into the remarkable story of General Harriet Tubman, uncovering her lesser-known role as a spy and soldier during the Civil War. From her courageous acts of espionage to her pivotal contributions on the battlefield, we shed light on Tubman's extraordinary efforts to secure freedom and justice for all. Don't miss this insightful exploration of a true American hero's legacy.Resources: Who Freed the Slaves? By James M. McPhersonMyths & Facts About Harriet Tubman When John Brown met Harriet TubmanHarriet...
2024-02-2516 minJon Solo's Messed Up Origins™ PodcastThe Messed Up Origins of PerseusGo to https://aura.com/jonsolo to sign up for 2 FREE weeks of identity protection! Thanks to Aura for sponsoring this episode!🇬🇷 Join me on the Messed Up Origins Field Trip to GREECE! https://www.trovatrip.com/trip/europe/greece/greece-with-jon-scudieri-sep-2024 🇬🇷» Trova Trip Q & A: https://youtu.be/FZgl6DSoKkI👕 Shop the Messed Up Mickey Drop! 👉 https://meremortals.store► Messed Up Origins™ Socials! » TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@messeduporigins» Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/messeduporigins/» Facebook Fan Page: https://facebook...
2024-02-2325 min
Bitchy HistoryBoston Marriages and Women’s Right to Self-DeterminationYou can find Amanda on TikTok Resources: Boston Marriages and the Language of Lesbian RelationshipsBoston MarriagesBOSTON MARRIAGES AND THE QUEER HISTORY OF WOMEN'S SUFFRAGEPublic Faces, Secret Lives: A Queer History of the Women's Suffrage MovementProfessor Meredith's Bitchy History is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Bitchy History at www.bitchyhistory.com/subscribe
2024-02-1553 minJon Solo's Messed Up Origins™ PodcastThe Messed Up Origins of Johnny AppleseedHead to https://squarespace.com/jonsolo to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code JONSOLO! Thanks to Squarespace for sponsoring this episode!👕 Shop the Underworld Overlords Drop! 👉 https://meremortals.store► Messed Up Origins™ Socials! » TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@messeduporigins» Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/messeduporigins/» Facebook Fan Page: https://facebook.com/TheRealJonSolo» Twitter: https://twitter.com/MessedUpOrigins▼ Timestamps ▼» 0:00 - Man, Myth, or Legend?» 2:42 - The Early Apple Days» 8...
2024-01-2624 min
Bitchy HistoryThe Problem with the PuritansJoin me with special guest Elena Bowman, a researcher at Columbia University, as we talk about the history of the Puritans and the longstanding impact puritanical beliefs have had on our social and political culture in America...spoiler alert, it's not what we'd call a GOOD impact. —There are no actual resources listed for this episode, though we reference several books and articles throughout the episode…I’m just too lazy to actually make a full reference sheet for this episode. Instead, I just wanted to make sure you knew the episode was out an...
2024-01-181h 29
Bitchy HistoryBarbie and Modern WomanhoodDid Barbie really set the feminist movement back 50 years? Well...that depends on your perspective, but at least Barbie wasn't a girl's toy that required bottle feeding and diaper changes to stop her from crying...that's a win. New Merch store: https://www.teepublic.com/user/bitchyhistory 2024 Conference Donations: https://ko-fi.com/professormeredith Resources: Toys as Agents of Gender SocializationHow toys became genderedBarbie's careers though the yearsWhat the Research Says: Gender-Typed Toys Get full access to Bitchy...
2024-01-1117 minJon Solo's Messed Up Origins™ PodcastThe Messed Up Origins of THE NUTCRACKER!This week we're diving into the dark and disturbing story that inspired The Nutcracker Ballet! I hope you like rodents!👕 Shop the Krampus Drop! 👉 https://meremortals.store🇬🇷 Join me on the Messed Up Origins Field Trip to GREECE! https://www.trovatrip.com/trip/europe/greece/greece-with-jon-scudieri-sep-2024 🇬🇷► Messed Up Origins™ Socials! » TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@messeduporigins» Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/messeduporigins/» Facebook Fan Page: https://facebook.com/TheRealJonSolo» Twitter: https://twitter.com/MessedUpOrigins► Support the se...
2023-12-2730 min
Bitchy HistorySeason 2, Episode 9: Women and the Homesteading Act of 1862In this episode, we shatter the myth of the Old West dominated solely by cowboys and outlaws. While Miss Kitty might embody one side of the era, there's a lesser-known narrative of pioneering women who defied norms and seized opportunities presented by the Homesteading Act of 1862.Substack for today's episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Bitchy History at www.bitchyhistory.com/subscribe
2023-12-1422 min
Bitchy HistorySeason 2, Episode 8: The Satanic PanicWhat do Dungeons & Dragons, Phyllis Schlafly, and Baby Sacrifices have to do with each other? Listen along to find out!The substack for today's episode: https://open.substack.com/pub/bitchyhistory/p/season-2-episode-8-the-satanic-panic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Bitchy History at www.bitchyhistory.com/subscribe
2023-12-0734 min
Bitchy HistoryThanksgiving: "It’s a sham, but it’s a sham with yams. It’s a yam sham!"Revisit an early episode of Bitchy History with me today, because it's seasonal. Remember that Thanksgiving is a propaganda holiday and the Puritans sucked. But while it may be a sham, as Buffy reminds us, it's a sham with yams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Bitchy History at www.bitchyhistory.com/subscribe
2023-11-2322 min
Bitchy History2.6 - Will the Real Rosie Please Stand Up?Listen in for a walk through the history of Rosie the Riveter, which includes Canadian machine guns, B-movie musicals, and PBS.Substack for today's episode: https://bitchyhistory.substack.com/p/season-2-episode-6-will-the-real Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Bitchy History at www.bitchyhistory.com/subscribe
2023-11-0920 minJon Solo's Messed Up Origins™ PodcastThe Messed Up Mythology of CHARON, the Underworld Ferryman👕 Shop the Underworld Overlords x Kinjiro Drop! 👉 https://meremortals.store» ARTIST: Brandon "Kinjiro" Lepine - https://www.instagram.com/brandonlepine/🇬🇷 Join me on the Messed Up Origins Field Trip to GREECE! https://www.trovatrip.com/trip/europe/greece/greece-with-jon-scudieri-sep-2024 🇬🇷► Messed Up Origins™ Socials! » TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@messeduporigins» Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/messeduporigins/» Facebook Fan Page: https://facebook.com/TheRealJonSolo» Twitter: https://twitter.com/MessedUpOrigins▼ Podcast Links! ▼» Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jon-solos-m...
2023-11-0314 min
Bitchy History2.5 - What is Women’s History?Since Bitchy History has taken a turn into discussing mostly women's history (as is fitting for a podcast with our name) today's episode is delving a bit into the history of history. What is women's history and why do we study it?Check out the podcast substack at https://bitchyhistory.substack.com/ for episode sources and recommended reading and if you take a notion, subscribe for $5 a month to support the podcast. I've got car payments to make. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full...
2023-10-2322 min
Bitchy History2.4 - The Golden Age for Who?Do you think that they 1950s was actually like an episode of The Donna Reed Show? That 50s housewives were the angels of the home and the ideal women? Let me disabuse you of that notion in today's episode. Check out the Bitchy History Substack for more resources related to the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Bitchy History at www.bitchyhistory.com/subscribe
2023-10-1018 min
Bitchy History2.3 - Flappers and FeminismWhat do Sinclair Lewis, Cardi B, Flappers, and Cracker Barrel have to do with each other? Find out in today's episode of Bitchy History. Subscribe to the new Bitchy History Substack! https://bitchyhistory.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Bitchy History at www.bitchyhistory.com/subscribe
2023-10-0318 min
Bitchy History2.2 - Patriarchy, Paternalism, and the Civil WarToday we are breaking down some of the issues related to how the social system of the Antebellum South worked and how that paternalistic hierarchy sowed the seeds of the Civil War. Turns out the venn diagram of misogynists and racists is really basically just a circle. Also!There’s now a substack newsletter for Bitchy History that you can sign up to receive in your inbox. Whenever I put out a podcast I'll also put up a newsletter that include links to sources I used in research and sometimes some additional recommended re...
2023-09-1926 minJon Solo's Messed Up Origins™ PodcastThe Messed Up Origins of POSEIDON, Lord of the SeaGet 50% off your first order of CookUnity meals — go to https://cookunity.com/jonsolo and use my code JONSOLO50 at checkout to try them out for yourself! Thanks to CookUnity for sponsoring this video!👕 Shop the Mere Mortals Drop! 👉 https://meremortals.store► Messed Up Origins™ Socials! » TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@messeduporigins» Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/messeduporigins/» Facebook Fan Page: https://facebook.com/TheRealJonSolo» Twitter: https://twitter.com/MessedUpOrigins▼ Podcast Links! ▼» Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us...
2023-09-1528 min
Bitchy History2.1 – The History of Vaccine and the Anti-Vax Movement in America (and Britain)Join me for a short history of vaccines and the anti-vaccination movement in America and then for an interview with award winning investigative journalist David Heath, the author of Longshot: The Inside Story of the Race for a COVID-19 Vaccine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Bitchy History at www.bitchyhistory.com/subscribe
2023-09-1139 min
Bitchy HistoryEpisode 20: How Did America Get Here? - Moms for Liberty and The Long American Legacy of Anti-WokenessJoin me today as I delve into dissecting the American history behind the "anti-woke" rhetoric of people like Ron DeSantis and organizations like Moms for Liberty. You probably won't be shocked to find out they've been copying to homework of some pretty vile people and organizations. Also please come check out the merch inspired by this episode. We've got shirts, wine glasses, bar glasses, and insulated wine tumblers, that can proudly announce to everyone how history has driven you to drink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-2135 minJon Solo's Messed Up Origins™ PodcastThe COMPLETE Mythology of Anubis, God of the DeadGo to https://squarespace.com/jonsolo to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code JONSOLO! Sponsored by Squarespace! (☞ﾟヮﾟ)☞► Messed Up Origins™ Socials! » TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@messeduporigins» Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/messeduporigins/» Facebook Fan Page: https://facebook.com/TheRealJonSolo» Twitter: https://twitter.com/MessedUpOrigins▼ Podcast Links! ▼» Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jon-solos-messed-up-origins-podcast/id1631064271» Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zC1NxCX576HHQUoYCuGDo» Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed...
2023-08-1816 min
Bitchy HistoryEpisode 19: American History 101 – British Policies Post French and Indian WarTune in today to learn about the British national debt, the Cyder Riots, taxation without representation, and the very odd concept of Salutary Neglect, which all contributed to the start of the American Revolution. Also apparently my show emasculates men?Check out the show's merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Bitchy History at www.bitchyhistory.com/subscribe
2023-08-1416 min
Bitchy HistoryEpisode 18: How Did America Get Here – The Romanticization of HistoryOn today's episode of Bitchy History, we delve into the dangers of romanticizing history, specifically the history of women's lives before the women's lib movement, and how this tendency to look at history through rose-colored glasses can be used by dishonest people to create propaganda that undermines progress. Clips in today's episode are from: Brooklyn 99TVOntario's The Agenda (Jordan Peterson)The Rolling Stones (Mother's Little Helper)NPR interview with Phyllis Schlafly (2011)Bojack Horseman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-0723 minJon Solo's Messed Up Origins™ Podcast3 Battles Zeus LOST! (or came REALLY close)Go to https://squarespace.com/jonsolo to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code JONSOLO!Sign Up to be notified about the first Mere Mortals drop! https://meremortals.store► Messed Up Origins™ Socials! » TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@messeduporigins» Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/messeduporigins/» Facebook Fan Page: https://facebook.com/TheRealJonSolo» Twitter: https://twitter.com/MessedUpOrigins▼ Podcast Links! ▼» Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jon-solos-messed-up-origins-podcast/id1631064271
2023-08-0422 min
Bitchy HistoryEpisode 17: American History 101 - The French and Indian War and the Rise of George WashingtonToday on American History 101, we talk about how the fourth French and Indian War began and how French lessons, territorial boundaries, The Ohio Company, and a dude named Dinwiddie led to the rise of George Washington and the tensions which would eventually lead to the American Revolution.Audio clips used today from: Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Bitchy History at www.bitchyhistory.com/subscribe
2023-07-3118 min
Bitchy HistoryEpisode 16: Women Spies and the American RevolutionJoin me and our guide, Aly Riley, to learn more about the role women played in the American Revolution, from the homespun movement to spy rings, where daring women risked their lives and reputations to get information to the American military during the Revolution. Remember you can support the show on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bitchyhistory and get access to our monthly subscriber-only podcast, the Gaslight Gatekeep Girlboss Sessions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full...
2023-07-2449 min
Bitchy HistoryEpisode 15: American History 101 - British and French Conflicts and the American RevolutionToday we talk about the French and Indian Wars...not THAT French and Indian War. This is the first three wars, which were all basically wars based on a few rich white dudes being upset about whose turn it was to sit on the Iron Throne...ehem, I mean the throne of England...or the throne of Spain...or the Holy Roman Empire...and then getting a bunch of colonists and Native tribes mad enough that they start killing each other over it.Audio clips used today are from:Schitt's CreekBrooklyn 99
2023-07-1818 min
Bitchy HistoryEpisode 14: American History 101 - The Enlightenment and the End of AbsolutismJoin me to learn about the Age of Enlightenment, the end of Absolute Monarchy, and how they contributed to the American Revolution...and try to figure out how I managed to fit not one, not two, but THREE Mean Girls references into an episode about John Locke and Thomas Hobbes. These are the things you listen to this show for. I know. Audio clips in the show today from: Mean Girls (2004) 60 MinutesSchitt's CreekA Trump Rally Monty Python and the Holy...
2023-07-1023 min
Bitchy HistoryEpisode 13: American History 101 - The American Colonies and the Great AwakeningThis week on Bitchy History we are talking about The Great Awakening of 1730-1755. What was it and how did it fan the flames of the impending American Revolution? This is a shorter episode as your host and podcast producer has been suffering through Covid for the 3rd time and feels like sh*t, so please do not complain. Next Monday's episode should be back to normal length!Audio clips in today's show are from: The Dangers of an Unconverted Ministry - Gilbert Tennent SermonSinners in the Hands of an...
2023-07-0313 min
Bitchy HistoryEpisode 12: Bitchy History Reacts: "Why Does 40% Of Gen Z Identify as LGBT?" by Matt WalshJoin me to listen to the audio-only version of Professor Meredith roasting Matt Walsh's bad takes on history, queer theory, evolution, biology, and animal husbandry. There's a line in this episode that may end up turning into future Bitchy History merch and if you can guess the line, I'll send you a free shirt if I end up making it. Content Warning: Matt Walsh's voice and ignorance. Audio clips used in today's episode: To see Walsh's original video: • Why Does 40% Of G... Find more about the show and how to support it...
2023-06-2645 min
Bitchy HistoryEpisode 11: Pride Special - The History of Drag in AmericaJoin me and a special guest, Amanda from the TikTok account YesterQueers, to discuss the history of the art form that is Drag in America. We discuss everything from the original Drag Queen, William Dorsey Swann, anti-crossdressing laws, to the heteronormative gender roles that Drag subverts, and how this all relates to the modern bans on Drag and bans on transgender healthcare in America today.Audio clips in today's episode are from: New GirlFind more about the show at BitchyHistory.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
2023-06-221h 01
Bitchy HistoryEpisode 10: Pride Special - Queerness in American History (1607-1900)On today's episode we look at the enduring history of queerness in America, but not the typical look at the Gay Rights Movement of the late 20th century. Instead we are looking at the 17th-19th century and the many queer members who contributed to the building of America as we know it. Clips in today's episode from:Matt Walsh: Why Does 40% Of Gen Z Identify as LGBT?Archer Check us out on BitchyHistory.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
2023-06-1920 min
Bitchy HistoryEpisode 9: American History 101 – The First ThanksgivingWelcome back to Bitchy History, where today I am going to piss off everyone with my history of the First Thanksgiving and how it became mythologized as part of American nationalism. Audio clips used in today's episode are from: TikTokThat one "It's Free Real Estate" memeThe Archie Comics theme songThe Riverdale theme songAnd Buffy The Vampire SlayerYeah, try to figure out the context of all of those before listening to the episode. You can't.
2023-06-1222 min
Bitchy HistoryEpisode 8: American History 101 – The Witch Trials, Europe, England, and New England (1428-1693)Come find out the story behind the witch trials, what spooked so many into killing thousands, and why the English and Puritan Witch Trials had a much lower body count than the ones in mainland Europe. Sound clips used today: Monty Python and the Holy Find more for the podcast and the host at: https://www.podpage.com/bitchy-history/ and https://linktr.ee/meredithancret--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/meredith-walker6/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-06-0823 min
Bitchy HistoryEpisode 7: American History 101 - The Puritanical Brexit (1517-1661)Let's talk turkey.Actually, let's not, we aren't going to discuss the First Thanksgiving just yet, but we are talking about the colonization of the New World by the Puritans today.Sound clips in today's episode from:Monty Python - Spanish InquisitionAddam's Family ValuesFind more for the podcast and the host at: https://www.podpage.com/bitchy-history/ and https://linktr.ee/meredithancret--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/meredith-walker6/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
2023-06-0521 min
Bitchy HistoryEpisode 6: How Did America Get Here - The History of Women’s Autonomy and No-Fault DivorceWelcome back to Bitchy History. Today we are talking about the history of women's rights in America...or more accurately the lack of women's rights in American history and how they are under attack once more, this time threatening no-fault divorce. Sound clips used in the show today:The Marvelous Mrs. MaiselThe Last DuelLouder with CrowderThe Michael Knowles ShowKnives OutFind more for the podcast and the host at: https://www.podpage.com/bitchy-history/ and https://linktr.ee/meredithancret
2023-06-0229 min
Bitchy HistoryEpisode 5: American History 101 - Pocahontas, Jamestown, and John Smith’s Tall TalesIn which the podcast does a deep dive on what history tells us about Pocahontas, the history of Jamestown, and how we ended up with the romanticized version of the John Smith and Pocahontas story that we know today.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/meredith-walker6/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Bitchy History at www.bitchyhistory.com/subscribe
2023-05-2927 min
Bitchy HistoryEpisode 4: American History 101 - The Colonization of North AmericaJoin us today to learn the barebones about the early French, Dutch, and English colonization of the New World. In which I talk about cannibalism, the Hudson Bay department store chain, and what happened to the "Lost Colony" of Roanoke. Sound clips in the episode today are from:Monty Python: Nobody Expects the Spanish InquisitionThey Might Be Giants: IstanbulFind my tiktok/podcast discord at this link: https://linktr.ee/meredithancret--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.s...
2023-05-2515 min
Bitchy HistoryEpisode 3: American History 101 - "Discovering" the New WorldTune in today to hear about some of the early work by the Spanish in colonizing the Americas, including a long and potentially triggering rant about Christopher Columbus. Another historical figure I would kick in the nuts if I had access to a time machine. TW: Sexual Assault, Violence against Indigenous peoples Sound clips in the episode today are from:“Kids Book Read Aloud: In 1492 by Jean Marzollo,Illustrated by Steve Bjorkman”Find my tiktok/podcast discord at this link: https://linktr.ee/meredithancret--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spot...
2023-05-2219 min
Bitchy HistoryEpisode 2: How Did America Get Here - The Deeply Rooted History of AbortionEpisode 2, in which we do a deep dive into why Justice Alito is historically illiterate because abortion is very much a deeply rooted tradition of the United States. Join me as we cover the history of abortion access in America and how we got to where we are today in the debate between pro-choice and anti-abortion advocates. https://linktr.ee/meredithancretAudio clips in the show today come from:The Nice Guys (2016)Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)Assassin's Creed III (2012)Tucker Carlson
2023-05-1827 min
Bitchy HistoryEpisode 1: American History 101 - The Age of Exploration and the Colonization of AmericaThis is the intro lecture to American history that my students get every semester (with the addition of a bit of extra sarcasm), which opens on the history of European Colonialism in the Americas. Press play to hear why Europeans crossed thousands of miles of ocean just to oppress the natives and steal all their shit. I planned for this episode to go more into the colonization of America by Spain originally, but I've had a cold all week and recording even this much was a strain for my vocal cords. So I cut this intro episode...
2023-05-1513 min
Bitchy HistoryBitchy History TrailerWelcome to Bitchy History, a podcast where an exhausted history professor does her best to fight the continuing degradation of historical education in America. You can find more of my content via my linktree (https://linktr.ee/meredithancret), which has links to this podcast discord server, my TikTok account, my tip jar (if you feel inclined to chip in for my coffee habit), and other resources (eventually this will include a recommended reading list for the show which will contain resources I use for my own courses). The show will officially begin...
2023-05-0609 min