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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. Crímenes Reales Mundial
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  • 57: PATREON BONUS: Windshield Wipers!

    57: PATREON BONUS: Windshield Wipers!
    Jun 4 2025
    Picture it. Ontario. 1953. It was Robert and Phyllis Kearns’ wedding night. Bob did his best to open the champagne, but the cork shot out and smacked him square in the eye. He screamed! Phyllis screamed! There was blood everywhere!

    Bob ultimately went blind in that eye, but the experience got him thinking about eyes and how they work. So, years later, when he was driving in the rain and his one-speed windshield wipers went too fast for the sprinkle, he thought to himself, “I wish windshield wipers worked more like an eyelid.” And since Bob had a PhD in mechanical engineering, he immediately got to work on the first intermittent windshield wiper. Things went great for a minute! …and then they got terrible.

    Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Kristin pulled from:
    “The flash of genius,” by John Seabrook for The New Yorker
    “Inventor Winning Long Legal Battle With Auto Maker : Patents: Robert Kearns developed the intermittent windshield wiper more than 20 years ago. He claims the car companies stole his idea.” by James Risen for the Los Angeles Times
    “An obsession with justice and auto parts,” by Michael Cieply for The New York Times
    “Accomplished, frustrated inventor dies,” by Matt Schudel for the Washington Post
    “The epic, decades-long battle between Ford and a small-time inventor,” by Zachary Crockett for The Hustle
    “Wiper man Robert Kearns won his patent fight with Ford, but that didn’t mean he was out of the woods,” by Ken Gross for People.com
    “Alabama woman stuck in NYC traffic in 1902 invented the windshield wiper,” by Joe Palca for NPR
    “Who made that windshield wiper?” by Dashka Slater for The New York Times Magazine
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  • 56: JC Penney Loses *Almost* Everything (Finale)

    56: JC Penney Loses *Almost* Everything (Finale)
    May 28 2025
    The Great Depression hit James Cash Penney hard. It decimated his finances. It worried him. It humbled him. After some soul searching, he came to realize that he could make a comeback.

    JC Penney the man proved to himself, and the world, that he still had something to offer. But the story didn’t end quite as sweetly for JCPenney the store.

    Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Norm pulled from:
    Currey, Mary Elizabeth. Creating an American Institution: The Merchandising Genius of J.C. Penney. Dissertations-G, 1993.
    Kruger, David Delbert. J.C. Penney: The Man, the Store, and American Agriculture. Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 2017.
    Penney, James Cash. Fifty Years with the Golden Rule. Harper and Brothers, 1950.

    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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  • 55: JC Penney Becomes Rich *and* Cool (Part 3)

    55: JC Penney Becomes Rich *and* Cool (Part 3)
    May 21 2025
    James Cash Penney had an ambitious dream. He wanted to own 50 Golden Rule stores. Over the course of just a few years, he achieved that dream and then some. But tough lessons in his personal life taught him that financial success wasn’t everything. So, he pulled back. He reevaluated his life. He travelled. He sought counsel from his pastor. He even bought a ticket on the Titanic!

    Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Norm pulled from:
    Currey, Mary Elizabeth. Creating an American Institution: The Merchandising Genius of J.C. Penney. Dissertations-G, 1993.
    Kruger, David Delbert. J.C. Penney: The Man, the Store, and American Agriculture. Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 2017.
    Penney, James Cash. Fifty Years with the Golden Rule. Harper and Brothers, 1950.

    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 45 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 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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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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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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