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History class just got hilariously inappropriate.

Kristin Caruso, co-host of the true crime comedy podcast, Let’s Go To Court (16M+ downloads), and Norman Caruso, creator of the Gaming Historian YouTube channel (1M+ subscribers), team up to deliver a history podcast that is well researched, wide-ranging, and deeply silly.

In other words, this is a podcast for intellectuals. Intellectuals who make fart jokes. Biografías y Memorias Crímenes Reales Mundial
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  • 67: The Donner Party Falls Apart (Part 3)

    67: The Donner Party Falls Apart (Part 3)
    Aug 13 2025
    By the time they realized what they’d done, it was too late. Hastings Cutoff turned out to not be much of a cutoff at all. In fact, it was more time consuming and taxing than the regular California Trail. As a result, members of the Donner Party grew hungry. They grew thirsty. Their oxen, horses and dogs suffered. Some died. Some ran away. They ran low on time. People snapped at one another.

    The group knew that they’d have to do something desperate to survive. So, they sent a few men ahead. They prayed the men would come back with help – before it was too late.

    Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Kristin pulled from:
    “The Indifferent Stars Above: The Harrowing Saga of a Donner Party Bride,” by Daniel James Brown
    “The Best Land Under Heaven: The Donner Party in the Age of Manifest Destiny,” by Michael Wallis
    The documentary, “The Donner Party”
    “How the Donner Party was doomed by a disastrous shortcut,” by Erin Blakemore for History.com
    “Lansford Hastings, the Donner Party, and the Civil War,” by Elizabeth Eisenstark for the National Museum of Civil War Medicine
    “The deadly temptation of the Oregon Trail shortcut,” by Laura Kiniry for atlasobscura.com

    Are you enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Then please leave us a 5-star rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts!

    Are you *really* enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Well, calm down, history ho! You can get more of us on Patreon at patreon.com/oldtimeypodcast. At the $5 level, you’ll get a monthly bonus episode (with video!), access to our 90’s style chat room, plus the entire back catalog of bonus episodes from Kristin’s previous podcast, Let’s Go To Court.
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    1 h y 25 m
  • 66: Warnings and Lies: The Deception of the Donner Party (Part 2)

    66: Warnings and Lies: The Deception of the Donner Party (Part 2)
    Aug 6 2025
    The Donner Party was at a crossroads. They’d made good progress on their journey to California, but they were still about a week behind schedule. Lansford Hasting’s new shortcut appealed to the worried group. But an experienced explorer warned them against it. The man told them that the shortcut might kill them.

    They didn’t listen.

    Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Kristin pulled from:
    “The Indifferent Stars Above: The Harrowing Saga of a Donner Party Bride,” by Daniel James Brown
    “The Best Land Under Heaven: The Donner Party in the Age of Manifest Destiny,” by Michael Wallis
    The documentary, “The Donner Party”
    “How the Donner Party was doomed by a disastrous shortcut,” by Erin Blakemore for History.com
    “Lansford Hastings, the Donner Party, and the Civil War,” by Elizabeth Eisenstark for the National Museum of Civil War Medicine
    “The deadly temptation of the Oregon Trail shortcut,” by Laura Kiniry for atlasobscura.com

    Are you enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Then please leave us a 5-star rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts!

    Are you *really* enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Well, calm down, history ho! You can get more of us on Patreon at patreon.com/oldtimeypodcast. At the $5 level, you’ll get a monthly bonus episode (with video!), access to our 90’s style chat room, plus the entire back catalog of bonus episodes from Kristin’s previous podcast, Let’s Go To Court.
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    1 h y 14 m
  • 65: The Donner Party (Part 1)

    65: The Donner Party (Part 1)
    Jul 30 2025
    This episode kicks off our coverage of an infamous American tragedy – the Donner Party.

    In the mid-1800’s, a group that would later be known as the Donner Party set out West in search of a better life. The California and Oregon Trails were notoriously tough. The journey was dangerous, unpredictable and long. So, when an irresponsible, self-serving douchebag named Lansford Hastings began touting a shortcut to California, members of the Donner Party were intrigued. Could there really be a faster way to California?

    Tragically, Lansford was full of shit.

    Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Kristin pulled from:
    “The Indifferent Stars Above: The Harrowing Saga of a Donner Party Bride,” by Daniel James Brown
    “The Best Land Under Heaven: The Donner Party in the Age of Manifest Destiny,” by Michael Wallis
    The documentary, “The Donner Party”
    “How the Donner Party was doomed by a disastrous shortcut,” by Erin Blakemore for History.com
    “Lansford Hastings, the Donner Party, and the Civil War,” by Elizabeth Eisenstark for the National Museum of Civil War Medicine
    “The deadly temptation of the Oregon Trail shortcut,” by Laura Kiniry for atlasobscura.com

    Are you enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Then please leave us a 5-star rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts!

    Are you *really* enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Well, calm down, history ho! You can get more of us on Patreon at patreon.com/oldtimeypodcast. At the $5 level, you’ll get a monthly bonus episode (with video!), access to our 90’s style chat room, plus the entire back catalog of bonus episodes from Kristin’s previous podcast, Let’s Go To Court.
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    1 h y 15 m
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I like the chemistry and how they are laid back and fun. They share history with an interesting way.

Great couple podcast

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I was extremely sad when Let’s go to Court ended. I was very nervous to try out the new podcast but it did not disappoint. I LOVE the detail in depth stories you’ve told so far. So many podcasts are like “lemme tell you everything about WWII in 30 minutes”, I don’t like it, I want the deets. I enjoy the tangents, they make me laugh. Your at-ease fun demeanors make listening relaxing. Keep up the good work and Norm get rid of the squishy ball noises, they make me feel queasy.

in depth, educational, and a ton of fun

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I love this podcast! the topics vary which keeps things really interesting. Kristin and Norm do an excellent job going into deep dives on all the topics and the effort really shows. It's never boring. they keep it interesting as well as hilarious so you'll be laughing as you learn all kinds of stuff. the chemistry between the two is wonderful, refreshing, and HILARIOUS! I know I keep saying the word "hilarious" but its just so fitting! Did I mention that I love it? Wonderful podcast.

Hilarious, fun, and quite random indeed.

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If you're a fan of LGTC then you already know how great this podcast is. If you're new to the podcast then I'll tell you, it's amazing. Kristin and Norm are fabulous story tellers and so funny. Highly recommend for anyone that loves history and comedy.

Hilarious and Educational

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I like the in depth stories about interesting topics, I would never research myself! They are funny, likable, and relatable. I’m a Let’s Go to Court fan and I’m so happy Kristen and Norm decided to stay on “the air.” Can’t wait for DP to make an appearance. I look forward to new episodes each week!

I like Norm & Kristen

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I love the deep dive we had with the John Brown episodes. History is meant to be put in context, so going in depth on the topics is great. I love the dynamic of the hosts and the humor they bring.

Funny and informative

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I might have to shout out loud! Goofy Movie puns aside, this is a fun ride so far! I look forward to more amazing episodes!

These podcasters really "Stand Out"

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Very fun and interesting topics, the hosts are super dull and think they're really funny when they aren't. It also takes them FOREVER to start actually talking about the topic.

Worst Hosts

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