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Hot Messes of History

History Podcasts

Crystal (alarmingly obsessed with old buildings) and Meghan (too engrossed in conspiracy theories to hold normal conversations) bond over a mutual hatred of their own voices, as well as the courage it takes to overcome that hatred in order to produce a podcast! Each week, Crystal and Meghan will tackle a new topic of history that resonates with their own feelings of Hot Mess-ness. There will be giggling, cats, obscure pop culture references (Crystal), less obscure pop culture references (Meghan), and general comedic excellence!

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United States

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Crystal (alarmingly obsessed with old buildings) and Meghan (too engrossed in conspiracy theories to hold normal conversations) bond over a mutual hatred of their own voices, as well as the courage it takes to overcome that hatred in order to produce a podcast! Each week, Crystal and Meghan will tackle a new topic of history that resonates with their own feelings of Hot Mess-ness. There will be giggling, cats, obscure pop culture references (Crystal), less obscure pop culture references (Meghan), and general comedic excellence!

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@HMHPodcast

Language:

English

Contact:

8654148477

Episodes

Episode 17 - Josh and Susan Powell

4/20/2021
This week, Meghan and Crystal have a very special guest host, Meghan's sister Brooke! These three lovelies talk about the very not lovely disappearance of Susan Powell, as well as all that occurs after with her husband, Josh Powell. Fair warning before you begin, audio issues made this one a little tough to understand, but if you want to pop over to the podcast's Patreon, you could help support them as they seek to buy a new microphone! Content Warnings for the Episode: Domestic Violence, Self-Harm, Child Abuse Support the show

Duration:01:20:53

Episode 16 - Flight 19

4/13/2021
This week, Meghan and Crystal keep with the theme of the Bermuda Triangle and talk about the doomed Navy/Marine training mission, Flight 19. Tune in for 20 solid minutes of unrelated gabbing, a new (temporary) recording space, and Meghan's interrupting boyfriend! Support the show

Duration:00:45:11

Episode 15 - The Bermuda Triangle

4/6/2021
This week, Meghan and Crystal discuss the infamous Bermuda Triangle! Tune in to hear about Crystal's poor pitiful laptop, the horrifying expanse that is the open ocean, and the logic of time travelling. Support the show

Duration:00:47:13

Episode 14 - Edgar Allan Poe

3/16/2021
This week, Crystal and Meghan are finally talking about a frequently requested sad boi, Edgar Allan Poe! Tune in to hear about how much Crystal hated the Netflix Cecil Hotel documentary, post-COVID museum trip plans, and revenge-driven eulogies! Support the show

Duration:01:19:23

Episode 13 - Laci and Scott Peterson

3/9/2021
This week, Crystal and Meghan discuss one of their darkest topics yet, the murder of Laci Peterson. Tune in for Crystal's greatest birthday wish, cute cat purrs, and really...really dark murder stories. Support the show

Duration:01:16:38

Episode 12 - I'm Sorry, Elisa Lam

2/23/2021
In this episode, Crystal and Meghan discuss the new Netflix documentary about Elisa Lam and The Cecil Hotel. Tune in for discussions about the importance of mental health, the insanity of conspiracies, and apologies for all the times we tried to turn Elisa Lam's case into something it wasn't. Support the show

Duration:00:41:48

Episode 11 - The Valentine's Day Massacre

2/16/2021
This week, love is (kind of) in the air as Meghan and Crystal discuss the St. Valentine's Day Massacre of 1929 in Chicago. Tune in for a lengthy discussion of the Haunting series, a dog that survives, and more information than you could ever want to know about syphilis! Support the show

Duration:00:54:23

Episode 10 - Kurt Cobain

2/9/2021
In the Season Two Premier, Crystal and Meghan are hitting the ground running with a HEAVY episode looking into the life and death of Kurt Cobain. Tune in to hear about Meghan's obsession with Nirvana, platonic lesbian throuples (it makes sense in context, we promise), and Crystal's lack of knowledge about celebrity deaths. Support the show

Duration:01:19:38

Season Two, Electric Boogaloo!

2/2/2021
We are back, and we are EXCITED about it! This episode will fill you in on all we've been up to since we went off the air, all we have planned for the podcast going forward, and is the official announcement for Hot Messes of History, Season 2, which launches February 9th, 2021! Support the show

Duration:00:15:04

Episode ??? - Where The HELL Have We Been? (Oct. 2020)

10/6/2020
H-Hello? Is...is there anybody out there? Why, yes! We are out there! Out here! With you, right now! Tune in to hear about the wild last couple months of our lives, as well as our plans for the future of the podcast. Are we dead? No. Dying? Probably. Ready to get back in the groove of our podcast?? ABSOLUTELY. Support the show

Duration:01:12:23

Episode 9 - Elizabeth Short, the "Black Dahlia"

8/4/2020
In this third and final installment of the series surrounding The Cecil Hotel, Crystal and Meghan dive deep into one of the most talked about unsolved cases of all time. Tune in to hear about Crystal's recent hospital visit, Meghan's croc obsession, and really creepy details about a really creepy dude. Support the show

Duration:01:08:16

Episode 8 - Elisa Lam

7/14/2020
In this week's episode, Crystal and Meghan continue their 3 part series based around The Cecil Hotel with the story of the mysterious disappearance of Elisa Lam. Tune in for conspiracies, animal crossing rants, and some seriously sketchy investigating fails! Support the show

Duration:00:43:48

Episode 7 - The Cecil Hotel

7/14/2020
After what feels like a million year hiatus, Crystal and Meghan are back and jumping in head first with the first of a three part series based around The Cecil Hotel! Tune in for technology issues (always), Meghan's killer storytelling, and Crystal DEFINITELY having nightmares. Support the show

Duration:01:01:48

Episode 6 - The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire and MK Ultra

6/16/2020
This week, Crystal and Meghan make a double episode (or a triple episode if you count the Grey's Anatomy rant about halfway through) about the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, and MK Ultra! Tune in to hear about Crystal's minor mental breakdown, Meghan's love for George O'Malley, and everyone messing up every name...as usual. Support the show

Duration:01:22:08

Episode 5 - The Titanic

5/26/2020
This week, Crystal and Meghan ramble about how much they love serving, and then dig into the tragedy of the Titanic! Tune in for botched last names and to hear Crystal (kind of?) become a conspiracy theorist! Support the show

Duration:01:04:08

Episode 4 - Henry VIII

5/19/2020
This week, Crystal and Meghan dive into the embodiment of hot messiness himself: King Henry VIII! Included in this week's shenanigans: musicals, excruciatingly long labor, and Crystal's stomach virus! Enjoy! Support the show

Duration:01:01:15

Episode 3 - JonBenet Ramsey

5/12/2020
Crystal and Meghan get VERY passionate about the unsolved murder of 6 year old JonBenet Ramsey (while also managing to tangent about Animal Crossing for a bit) in this week's emotional and conspiracy filled episode of Hot Messes of History. (Warning: Meghan says the F word...twice). Support the show

Duration:01:07:28

Episode 2 - Prohibition

5/11/2020
Crystal and Meghan take a deep dive into the world of crocs, moms who love margaritas, and Prohibition in this episode of Hot Messes of History! Support the show

Duration:01:09:57