The Past Made Me Do It
Ever made a bad decision and blamed it on your childhood trauma? We blame ours on the entire timeline of human history. The Past Made Me Do It mixes comedy, chaos, and curiosity to explore the people, stories, and accidents that shaped the world as we know it.
Hosted by two lifelong best friends, Kiley and Jamie!
Podcasting since 2021 • 141 episodes
The Past Made Me Do It
Latest Episodes
141: Tulip Mania-Trading Flowers for Houses
In the 1630s, the Dutch Republic was gripped by a frenzy so intense that a single tulip bulb could cost more than a house. In this episode, we dive into the craziness of Tulip Mania, the bizarre and fascinating market craze that turned flowers ...
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Episode 141
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140: Loch Ness Monster- What is She?
*Skip to 9 minutes in to get straight to the topic!Deep in the misty waters of Loch Ness, a mystery has fascinated the world for nearly a century. In this episode, we dive into the legend of the Loch Ness Monster AKA “Nessie.” From ancie...
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Episode 140
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139: Gianni Versace- Changing Fashion Forever
*Skip to 10 minutes in to get straight to the episode!*In this episode, we dive into the dazzling, complicated, and tragically short life of Gianni Versace- the designer who didn’t just make clothes, but built a bold new vision of fashio...
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Episode 139
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49:34
138: 1904 Olympic Games-Keeps Getting Worse
*Skip to 12 minutes in to get right to the topic!*In this episode, we unpack the most unhinged Olympic Games in history. Hosted in St. Louis during the World’s Fair, the 1904 Olympics featured questionable races, exhausted athletes, outr...
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Episode 138
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137: Battle of Mons- Fighting Angels?
In August 1914, a small British force found itself face-to-face with a massive German army, marking Britain’s first major battle of World War I. In this episode, we dive into the Battle of Mons, where outdated tactics collided with modern...
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Episode 137
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