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193: Dark Conspiracies and Unsettling Truths - a DH Compilation
Jan 14, 2026
3h 23m 16s
192: The 2025 Gift Guide - A Very Dark History Holiday Special
Dec 10, 2025
45m 37s
191: Chaos, Bloopers, and the most unhinged things Bailey said all year!
Dec 3, 2025
38m 27s
190: The Mysterious Cult Leader Who Inspired Jonestown - Father Divine
Nov 26, 2025
1h 01m 42s
189: The Wicked Truth Behind Hollywood’s Favorite Movie - The Wizard of Oz
Nov 12, 2025
1h 01m 04s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 1/14/26 | ![]() 193: Dark Conspiracies and Unsettling Truths - a DH Compilation✨ | conspiracy theoriestruth+3 | — | — | — | dark conspiraciesBetty Crocker+3 | Liquid I.V.20% | 3h 23m 16s | |
| 12/10/25 | ![]() 192: The 2025 Gift Guide - A Very Dark History Holiday Special✨ | holiday gift guidedark history+3 | — | Audioboom StudiosDark History Research Team+1 | Burbank, CA | gift guidedark history+3 | — | 45m 37s | |
| 12/3/25 | ![]() 191: Chaos, Bloopers, and the most unhinged things Bailey said all year!✨ | awardschaos+4 | — | Audioboom StudiosSeason Four | — | Joanie Awardschaos+5 | — | 38m 27s | |
| 11/26/25 | ![]() 190: The Mysterious Cult Leader Who Inspired Jonestown - Father Divine✨ | cult leadersAmerican history+4 | — | Peace Mission MovementAudioboom Studios | — | Father DivineJim Jones+6 | — | 1h 01m 42s | |
| 11/12/25 | ![]() 189: The Wicked Truth Behind Hollywood’s Favorite Movie - The Wizard of Oz✨ | Hollywood historyThe Wizard of Oz+4 | — | MGMThe Wizard of Oz | — | The Wizard of OzJudy Garland+5 | — | 1h 01m 04s | |
| 11/5/25 | ![]() 188: The Mass Murders That Set The Stage for Hitler✨ | Armenian GenocideWorld War I+4 | — | Armenian GenocideOttoman Empire+4 | — | Armenian GenocideOttoman Empire+5 | — | 1h 10m 52s | |
| 10/29/25 | ![]() 187: Possessed Nuns, Mass Hysteria, and an Influencer Priest: DH of Exorcisms✨ | exorcismsmass hysteria+5 | — | The Exorcist | France | exorcismsmass hysteria+5 | — | 57m 29s | |
| 10/15/25 | ![]() 186: Tales from the Dark History Crypt - A Spooky Season Special✨ | spooky seasonSatanic Panic+4 | — | Audioboom Studios | — | Dark Historyspooky+5 | — | 4h 05m 14s | |
| 10/8/25 | ![]() 185: The Alaska Triangle: Disappearances, Dead Ends, and the Dark Truth Beneath It All✨ | Alaska Triangledisappearances+4 | — | Audioboom Studios | AlaskaCalifornia | Alaska Triangledisappearances+6 | — | 48m 21s | |
| 10/1/25 | ![]() 184: The Devil's Secretaries or Scapegoats? The Witches History Erased✨ | witch trialshistory+3 | — | Audioboom Studios | Salem | witch trials1944+3 | — | 52m 53s | |
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| 9/17/25 | ![]() 183: The MESSY Life of Ronald Reagan: Snitching, Scandals & DEADLY Decision | Hi friends, happy Wednesday!So the other day, I was googling jelly beans. Don’t ask why, I was in a mood. But I ended up falling down a rabbit hole, and suddenly… I was reading about Ronald Reagan. Apparently, Reagan was *obsessed* with jelly beans. I guess he started eating them as a way to quit smoking. He swapped cigarettes for jelly beans. Inspired. But once he was hooked, he never looked back. There were jelly beans on Air Force One. Jelly beans in the Oval Office. Jelly beans sent to space with astronauts, I am not joking. At this point I stumbled onto a quote about his wife, Nancy Reagan, and let me just say...America may have called her the First Lady, but Hollywood had a slightly different title for her. If you know, you know.So today, I’ve got quite a story for you. Blow jobs, secret weapon deals, astrology, and a very intense power couple. This man ignored a literal pandemic, while letting his wife schedule national security briefings based on his horoscope.So join me for the Dark History of Ronald Reagan. Let’s get into it. I sometimes talk about my Good Reads in the show. So here's the link if you want to check it out. IDK. lol: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/139701263-bailey________FOLLOW ME AROUNDTik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9vInstagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PRFacebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLVPinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnYYoutube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3OgSnapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9dDiscord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarianRECOMMEND A STORY HERE: cases4bailey@gmail.comBusiness Related Emails: bailey@underscoretalent.comBusiness Related Mail: Bailey Sarian 4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300 Burbank, CA 91505________This podcast is Executive Produced by: Bailey Sarian and Joey ScavuzzoHead Writer: Katie BurrisResearch provided by: Elizabeth Hyman and Xander ElmoreSpecial thank you to our Historical Consultant: Claire Potter, Professor of History emerita at The New School for Social Research, and author of the Political Junkie SubstackDirector: Brian JaggersEdited by: Julien PerezAdditional Editing: Maria NorrisHair: Angel GonzalezMakeup: Roni Herrera________Shop my favorite bras and underwear at https://www.skims.com. After you place your order, be sure to let them know I sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select my show in the dropdown menu that follows.Get started today at https://www.stitchfix.com/darkhistory and get 20% off your first order when you buy five or more items. Get focused. Ditch the Glitch with Zero Sugar and Zero Crash from Liquid I.V. Tear. Pour. Live More. Go to https://www.liquidiv.com and get 20% off your first order with code DARKHISTORY at checkout. The best way to cook just got better. Go to https://www.hellofresh.com/DARKHISTORY10FM now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free Item for Life! One per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. | 1h 01m 37s | ||||||
| 9/10/25 | ![]() 182: The Cult of Kellogg: Cornflakes, Celibacy, and Colonics?? | Hi friends, happy Wednesday!The other day I was craving a big fat bowl of Honey Smacks cereal with whole milk. When I was a kid, that was luxury to me. But I hadn’t had them in forever so I didn’t even know if they were still around. You know me - I googled “HONEY SMACKS… DISCONTINUED??” Good news, they’re around. Bad news… I found out about Kellogg’s, the company that makes them, has been in some hot water lately. We all know inflation sucks and it’s affecting *everything*, especially food prices. Tons of families across America are struggling to put food on the table. So the media asked a Kelloggs CEO for his reaction on that. And his response? He essentially said, [SARCASTIC] “MAYBE THEY SHOULD EAT CEREAL FOR DINNER.” Awkward. But this did get me thinking - why *do* we eat cereal for breakfast? Well I looked into it, and I stumbled into the world of John Harvey Kellogg, the man behind Kelloggs. And my mind was blown. Because behind that sweet little box of Honey Smacks is a freaky origin story. We’re talkin’ culty health retreats, yogurt enemas, and a crusade against masturbation. So buckle up if you dare, for the Dark History of …Kelloggs. I sometimes talk about my Good Reads in the show. So here's the link if you want to check it out. IDK. lol: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/139701263-bailey________FOLLOW ME AROUNDTik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9vInstagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PRFacebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLVPinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnYYoutube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3OgSnapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9dDiscord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarianRECOMMEND A STORY HERE: cases4bailey@gmail.comBusiness Related Emails: bailey@underscoretalent.comBusiness Related Mail: Bailey Sarian 4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300 Burbank, CA 91505________This podcast is Executive Produced by: Bailey Sarian and Joey ScavuzzoHead Writer: Katie BurrisResearch provided by: Coleen Smith and Dr. Thomas MessersmithSpecial thank you to our Historical Consultant: Heather Arndt Anderson, author of “Breakfast: A History”.Director: Brian JaggersAdditional Editing: Julien Perez and Maria NorrisHair: Angel GonzalezMakeup: Roni Herrera________So if you’ve been sitting on that “someday” idea, Squarespace makes it possible to launch it today. Head to https://www.squarespace.com/DARKHISTORY for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use the code DARKHISTORY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://www.zocdoc.com/DARKHISTORY to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Upgrade to shipping software that does more than keep up with your business. ShipStation propels it forward. Start your sixty-day free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/darkhistory. | 49m 40s | ||||||
| 9/3/25 | ![]() 181: The Real Conjuring: Ghost Hunters or Grifters? Who Were Ed & Lorraine Warren | Hi friends, happy Wednesday!Listen… I know it’s not *officially* Fall yet, okay? But we all know Fall means Halloween, and Halloween is my favorite holiday. So I wanted to get started celebrating a little early this year. I did a soft launch on my decorations. Put out a few pumpkins and spider webs. The crows in my backyard approved. And I decided this weekend, I was going to see a scary movie. I found out the last Conjuring movie was coming out and I was so excited. This one is all about Ed and Lorraine Warren, the demonologists behind all the other Conjuring movies. And even though there have been *so* many Conjuring movies, I realized that I never looked into Ed and Lorraine Warren myself. And listen… I’m left with nothing but questions. Were they legit? What made them so famous? And what was the reason they left the spotlight? Was it really because of one terrifying case, or, was the reason much darker? I need your opinions! Welcome to the Dark History of Ed and Lorraine Warren! I sometimes talk about my Good Reads in the show. So here's the link if you want to check it out. IDK. lol: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/139701263-bailey________FOLLOW ME AROUNDTik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9vInstagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PRFacebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLVPinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnYYoutube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3OgSnapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9dDiscord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarianRECOMMEND A STORY HERE: cases4bailey@gmail.comBusiness Related Emails: bailey@underscoretalent.comBusiness Related Mail: Bailey Sarian 4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300 Burbank, CA 91505________This podcast is Executive Produced by: Bailey Sarian and Joey ScavuzzoHead Writer: Allyson PhilobosWriter: Katie BurrisAdditional Writing: Xander ElmoreResearch provided by: Emma LehmanSpecial thank you to our Historical Consultant: Benjamin Radford, folklorist and author of "Investigating Ghosts: The Scientific Search for Spirits". Director: Brian JaggersAdditional Editing: Julien Perez & Maria NorrisHair: Bailey SarianMakeup: Bailey Sarian________Go to https://www.hellofresh.com/DARKHISTORY10FM now to get 10 Free Meals + a Free Item for Life! One per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as a discount on your first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. That’s https://www.hellofresh.com/DARKHISTORY10FM to get 10 Free Meals + a Free Item for Life. | 49m 38s | ||||||
| 8/20/25 | ![]() 180: Harmless or Toxic? The Hidden Killers in Your Beauty Routine | Hi friends, happy Wednesday!Did you guys ever see those ads for the Rejuvenique face mask? It was this electric face mask that looked like it was straight out of Friday the 13th. The guy on the infomercials was like “imagine what doing 8 situps a second could do for your abs! Well, Rejuvenique is doing exactly that… but with your face!” Well, apparently, years later, the FDA issued a warning about this miracle device. Turns out, the Rejuvenique face mask was actually causing their skin to sag and age *more.* I could be wrong, but it makes me feel like it will only be another ten years before someone realizes that LED lights are *ALSO* doing more harm than good. And this sent me down a rabbit hole of beauty devices that are secretly, silently, killing us. From UV lights at the nail salon to asbestos in hair dryers… I have some questions.So today, we are dipping our polished little fingertips into the world of deadly beauty tools. Because it turns out some of the stuff we do to feel cute - like the innocent little gel manicure - might come with a major dark side. Buckle up for the dark history of deadly beauty tools!I sometimes talk about my Good Reads in the show. So here's the link if you want to check it out. IDK. lol: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/139701263-bailey________FOLLOW ME AROUNDTik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9vInstagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PRFacebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLVPinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnYYoutube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3OgSnapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9dDiscord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarianRECOMMEND A STORY HERE: cases4bailey@gmail.comBusiness Related Emails: bailey@underscoretalent.comBusiness Related Mail: Bailey Sarian 4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300 Burbank, CA 91505________This podcast is Executive Produced by:Bailey Sarian & Kevin Grosch and Joey Scavuzzo from Made In NetworkHead Writer: Katie BurrisResearch provided by: Xander ElmoreSpecial thank you to our Historical Consultant: Freelance writer Antonia MalchikDirector: Brian JaggersAdditional Editing: Julien Perez and Maria NorrisPost Supervisor: Kelly Hardin Production Management: Ross WoodruffHair: Bailey SarianMakeup: Bailey Sarian________Shop my favorite bras and underwear at https://www.skims.com. After you place your order, be sure to let them know I sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select my show in the dropdown menu that follows.Head to https://www.squarespace.com/DARKHISTORY for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use OFFER CODE: DARKHISTORY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.So if you’ve been putting off that check-up, go to https://www.zocdoc.com/DARKHISTORY to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today.Get started today at https://www.stitchfix.com/darkhistory to get $20 off your first order, and they’ll waive your styling fee. | 47m 07s | ||||||
| 8/13/25 | ![]() 179: The Oil Scandal They Tried to Erase from History | Hi friends, happy Wednesday!I always wanted to date Robbie Sinclair from Dinosaurs. Anyone else? [CRICKETS] So whenever I drive by a Sinclair gas station, you know, the one with the dinosaur logo? I always think of him. His spiky hair. That letterman jacket. I don’t care that he was a foam puppet. I was eight and I knew what I wanted. And what I wanted… was Robbie. I was so distracted by my thoughts of Robbie that I never realized Sinclair Oil had a dark secret. And the whole time it was hiding in plain sight. Back in the 1920s, oil was the new gold. Because out of nowhere, all of a sudden, everything was running on it. Literally. Cars and airplanes were taking over. And if World War 1 taught us anything, it was that we needed an emergency stash of oil for the military… Just in case. It was like a gold rush… but with oil. And when there’s money on the table, somebody’s gonna get greedy. This is how a *huge* government scandal happened. I’m talking corruption, shady deals, and millions of dollars stuffed into a black briefcase. Today we’re diving into one of the dirtiest scandals in U.S. history. Before Watergate, before Enron, before Bill Clinton and Monica, there was… Teapot Dome. And yes, it involves a teapot. Kind of.Welcome to the Dark History of Teapot Dome.I sometimes talk about my Good Reads in the show. So here's the link if you want to check it out. IDK. lol: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/139701263-bailey________FOLLOW ME AROUNDTik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9vInstagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PRFacebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLVPinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnYYoutube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3OgSnapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9dDiscord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarianRECOMMEND A STORY HERE: cases4bailey@gmail.comBusiness Related Emails: bailey@underscoretalent.comBusiness Related Mail: Bailey Sarian 4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300 Burbank, CA 91505________This podcast is Executive Produced by:Bailey Sarian & Kevin Grosch and Joey Scavuzzo from Made In NetworkHead Writer: Katie BurrisResearch provided by: Xander ElmoreSpecial thank you to our Historical Consultant: Luke Nichter, Professor of History at Chapman University.Director: Brian JaggersEdited by: Julien PerezAdditional Editing: Maria NorrisPost Supervisor: Kelly Hardin Production Management: Ross WoodruffHair: Luca BurnettMakeup: Nikki La Rose________When shoppers choose to buy your products, turn them into loyal customers with cheaper, faster, and better shipping. Go to https://www.shipstation.com/darkhistory to sign up for your FREE trial.Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://www.zocdoc.com/DARKHISTORY to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. And right now, OpenPhone is offering my listeners 20% off of your first 6 months at https://www.openphone.com/darkhistory. If you have existing numbers with another service, OpenPhone will port them over at no extra charge. OpenPhone: no missed calls, no missed customers. | 51m 21s | ||||||
| 8/6/25 | ![]() 178: The Most F*ed Up Baby Products in History | Hi friends, happy Wednesday!I don’t know if this is happening to any of you out there, but suddenly, everyone I know is having a baby. Which means I’m looking at one baby registry after another. Honestly I don’t mind, I love buying baby stuff. It’s so little and cute. But lately, I’ve noticed that the stuff people have on their registry is *next level.* Now, everyone gets wipe warmers… so the wipes that touch the baby’s butt aren’t cold. There’s toy subscriptions for infants, so your baby’s mental development stays on track. They even make these mini dishwashers just for baby bottles. What else will they think of??The baby industry is worth over *$358 billion dollars.* I me an, things have come LONG way. But it was always like this, it used to be *way* simpler. But does that mean it was better? Turns out, there is a shocking history behind baby products I had never heard about. Many products that were marketed to parents to *help* their babies actually ended up seriously hurting or even killing them. And with new baby products popping up every day, I’m wondering… are we doomed to repeat the past? I can *not* wait to hear your thoughts on this one - whether you’re a parent or not. Welcome to the Dark History of Toxic Baby Products! I sometimes talk about my Good Reads in the show. So here's the link if you want to check it out. IDK. lol: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/139701263-bailey________FOLLOW ME AROUNDTik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9vInstagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PRFacebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLVPinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnYYoutube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3OgSnapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9dDiscord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarianRECOMMEND A STORY HERE: cases4bailey@gmail.comBusiness Related Emails: bailey@underscoretalent.comBusiness Related Mail: Bailey Sarian 4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300 Burbank, CA 91505________This podcast is Executive Produced by:Bailey Sarian & Kevin Grosch and Joey Scavuzzo from Made In NetworkHead Writer: Allyson PhilobosWriter: Katie BurrisResearch provided by: Xander ElmoreSpecial thank you to our Historical Consultant: Dr. Janet Golden, author of “Babies Made Us Modern: How Infants Brought Americans into the Twentieth Century.”Director: Brian JaggersAdditional Editing: Julien Perez and Maria NorrisPost Supervisor: Kelly Hardin Production Management: Ross WoodruffHair: Luca BurnettMakeup: Nikki La Rose________The best way to cook just got better. Go to https://www.hellofresh.com/DARKHISTORY10FM now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free Item for Life! One per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. | 51m 53s | ||||||
| 7/23/25 | ![]() 177: They Used Nun Urine For What?! The Dark History of Getting Pregnant | Hi friends, happy Wednesday!One of my friends is having a baby, so we’ve been talking about baby stuff a lot. And of course… my stupid phone is listening. So now my TikTok feed is filled with all these freaking baby videos. Usually I just scroll past it, but the other day… one of them caught my eye. It was a viral video all about how this girl got pregnant because she took Mucinex. You know, the medicine for chest congestion? I know… so random.I thought this was a fake video but as I did more research, turns out *thousands* of people have tried this, and tons of them swear by it.But here’s the thing: this is nothing new. Since the dawn of time, humans have been trying desperately to multiply.People have been drinking strange potions, and performing controversial rituals, and even worshipping a metal penis for *centuries*. When it comes to making babies, people will try anything.So today, we’re diving into the weird, wild, and sometimes terrifying Dark history of fertility. I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History.I sometimes talk about my Good Reads in the show. So here's the link if you want to check it out. IDK. lol: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/139701263-bailey________FOLLOW ME AROUNDTik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9vInstagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PRFacebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLVPinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnYYoutube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3OgSnapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9dDiscord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarianRECOMMEND A STORY HERE: cases4bailey@gmail.comBusiness Related Emails: bailey@underscoretalent.comBusiness Related Mail: Bailey Sarian 4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300 Burbank, CA 91505________This podcast is Executive Produced by:Bailey Sarian & Kevin Grosch and Joey Scavuzzo from Made In NetworkHead Writer: Allyson PhilobosWriter: Katie BurrisResearch provided by: Emma LehmanSpecial thank you to our Historical Consultant: Dr. Mary Fissell, PhD, J. Mario Molina Professor of the History of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University, and author of 'Pushback: the 2500 Year Fight to Thwart Women by Restricting Abortion'Director: Brian JaggersAdditional Editing: Julien Perez and Maria NorrisPost Supervisor: Kelly Hardin Production Management: Ross WoodruffHair: Angel GonzalezMakeup: Bailey Sarian________And right now, OpenPhone is offering my listeners 20% off of your first 6 months at https://www.openphone.com/darkhistory. And if you have existing numbers with another service, OpenPhone will port them over at no extra charge. OpenPhone: no missed calls, no missed customers.So stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://www.zocdoc.com/DARKHISTORY to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Shop my favorite bras and underwear at https://www.skims.com. And after you place your order, be sure to let them know I sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and choose my show from the dropdown menu that follows. Trust me, your boobs and your butt will thank you.So get started today at https://www.stitchfix.com/darkhistory to get $20 off your first order—and they’ll waive your styling fee. | 38m 31s | ||||||
| 7/16/25 | ![]() 176: Who Invented Breakfast? The Breakfast Industry’s Dirty Little Secrets | Hi friends, happy Wednesday!The other day I woke up starving — like, hangry. So I wandered into the kitchen and stood there, just… staring. Eggs? Too much work. Pancakes? Ehhh Toast? Meh. I mean why is choosing breakfast this complicated?It’s supposed to be “the most important meal of the day,” right? At least that’s what we’ve all been told. But who decided that? Who made the rules on what we should eat first thing in the morning?So I started digging — and what I found is, breakfast has never been just about food. It’s been a battlefield. A PR stunt. A marketing goldmine. And sometimes… even a political weapon.From early doctors who thought bland breakfasts could stop “sinful urges”… to the government pushing a food pyramid on America… to movements that fought for kids to actually have access to breakfast …it’s messy. Like spilled coffee on your white shirt messy. So let’s dive into it. Today we are talking about the Dark History of Breakfast. I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History.I sometimes talk about my Good Reads in the show. So here's the link if you want to check it out. IDK. lol: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/139701263-bailey________FOLLOW ME AROUNDTik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9vInstagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PRFacebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLVPinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnYYoutube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3OgSnapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9dDiscord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarian*RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: cases4bailey@gmail.comBusiness Related Emails: bailey@underscoretalent.comBusiness Related Mail: Bailey Sarian 4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300 Burbank, CA 91505________This podcast is Executive Produced by:Bailey Sarian & Kevin Grosch and Joey Scavuzzo from Made In NetworkHead Writer: Allyson PhilobosWriter: Katie BurrisAdditional Writing: Jessica CharlesResearch provided by: Coleen SmithSpecial thank you to our Historical Consultant: Heather Arnt Anderson, author of “Breakfast: A History”Director: Brian JaggersAdditional Editing: Julien Perez and Maria NorrisPost Supervisor: Kelly Hardin Production Management: Ross WoodruffHair: Angel GonzalezMakeup: Bailey Sarian________Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://www.zocdoc.com/DARKHISTORY to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today.New members can try Audible now free for 30 days and dive into a world of new thrills. Visit https://www.audible.com/DARKHISTORY or text DARKHISTORY to 500-500. What are you waiting for? Give your cat the food they deserve. For a limited time only, because you are a DARK HISTORY listener, you can get 60% off your first Smalls order PLUS free shipping when you head to https://www.smalls.com/DARKHISTORY. During the time of this spot, another FOURTEEN-HUNDRED packages were shipped with the help of ShipStation! Upgrade to a smoother shipping experience. Go to https://www.shipstation.com/DARKHISTORY to sign up for your free trial. No credit card or contract required and you can cancel anytime. | 36m 13s | ||||||
| 7/9/25 | ![]() 175: How Bodybuilding Went from Freak Show to Fitness Empire | Hi friends, happy Wednesday! You know, lately I’ve noticed something strange. It feels like every celebrity these days is... jacked. Like, not just in “good shape.” I’m talking veins popping out of places I didn’t even know veins existed.I mean, back in the day, you had, what? 2 or 3 action stars. But now? Even the comedians are huge. Like, why is Jim from the Office looking like he’s training for the Olympics?? All this got me thinking… When did we get so obsessed with muscles? Because I don’t remember Leonardo DiCaprio or Harrison Ford being jacked. They were just normal dudes.Where did it start? And is it even healthy to be so muscular? Today, we’re taking a little trip back in time to talk about the sweaty, sexy, and strange and Dark History of… bodybuilding. I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History.I sometimes talk about my Good Reads in the show. So here's the link if you want to check it out. IDK. lol: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/139701263-bailey________FOLLOW ME AROUNDTik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9vInstagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PRFacebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLVPinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnYYoutube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3OgSnapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9dDiscord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarian*RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: cases4bailey@gmail.comBusiness Related Emails: bailey@underscoretalent.comBusiness Related Mail: Bailey Sarian 4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300 Burbank, CA 91505________This podcast is Executive Produced by:Bailey Sarian & Kevin Grosch and Joey Scavuzzo from Made In NetworkHead Writer: Allyson PhilobosWriter: Katie BurrisAdditional Writing: Jessica CharlesResearch provided by: Coleen SmithSpecial thank you to our Historical Consultant: Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, Professor of History at The New School and author of “Fit Nation: The Gains and Pains of America's Exercise Obsession”Director: Brian JaggersEditing: Julien PerezAdditional Editing: Maria NorrisPost Supervisor: Kelly Hardin Production Management: Ross WoodruffHair: Angel GonzalezMakeup: Bailey Sarian________Get started today at https://www.stitchfix.com/darkhistory to get $20 off your first order, and they’ll waive your styling fee. That’s https://www.stitchfix.com/darkhistory.Head to https://www.squarespace.com/DARKHISTORY for a free trial. And when you’re ready to launch, use OFFER CODE DARK HISTORY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. | 37m 01s | ||||||
| 6/25/25 | ![]() 174: Murder, Incest, and Castration: How Nero DESTROYED Rome | Hi friends, happy Wednesday! So you guys know I love dictators. And you ended up *LOVING* the Caesar episode… So it made me wonder what other, *older* dictators were out there who I assumed were boring but actually had these scandalous lives. And that’s when I found out about a certain emperor we’re gonna talk about today. Not only did he mass murder an entire group of people, but he *personally* killed just about everyone who got close to him. And you might think okay, typical bloodthirsty tyrant. Been there, done that. But … no. No one has ever matched this guy's freak. Some of the dictators we’ve talked about are actually failed artists. And then they take revenge on the world by taking it over. But this guy… it’s almost like he didn’t care about being in power at all. All he wanted to do was sing. And dance. And have insane orgies with eunuchs. But instead… he was forced by his mother to rule Rome. Today I am coming to you with the insane TRUE story of one of the world’s first tyrants. This is the Dark History of NERO. I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History.I sometimes talk about my Good Reads in the show. So here's the link if you want to check it out. IDK. lol: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/139701263-bailey________FOLLOW ME AROUNDTik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9vInstagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PRFacebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLVPinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnYYoutube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3OgSnapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9dDiscord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarian*RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: cases4bailey@gmail.comBusiness Related Emails: bailey@underscoretalent.comBusiness Related Mail: Bailey Sarian 4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300 Burbank, CA 91505________This podcast is Executive Produced by:Bailey Sarian & Kevin Grosch and Joey Scavuzzo from Made In NetworkHead Writer: Allyson PhilobosWriter: Katie BurrisAdditional Writing: Jessica CharlesResearch provided by: Dr. Thomas MessersmithSpecial thank you to our Historical Consultant: Dr. Dustin CranfordDirector: Brian JaggersAdditional Editing: Julien Perez and Maria NorrisPost Supervisor: Kelly Hardin Production Management: Ross WoodruffHair: Angel GonzalezMakeup: Bailey Sarian________No matter what your summer brings: Tear. Pour. Live More. Go to https://www.liquidiv.com and get 20% off your first order with code DARKHISTORY at checkout. Personal styling for everyone—get started today at https://www.stitchfix.com/darkhistory.Start listening and discover what’s beyond the edge of your seat. New members can try Audible now free for 30 days and dive into a world of new thrills. Visit https://www.audible.com/DARKHISTORY or text DARKHISTORY to 500-500.Start your initial free online visit today at https://www.forhers.com/DARKHISTORY. That’s https://www.forhers.com/DARKHISTORY for your personalized hair loss treatment options. Individual Results may vary. Compounded products are not FDA-approved or verified for safety, effectiveness, or quality. Prescription required. Price varies based on product and subscription plan. See website for full details, restrictions, and important safety information. | 54m 36s | ||||||
| 6/18/25 | ![]() 173: Stripper Wars: Chippendales’ Glamour, Greed & MURDER?! | Hi friends, happy Wednesday! For some reason, female nudity feels *way* more common than male nudity. In pop culture at least, we’re way more used to seeing women being naked and sexualized. Think how many times you see titties on tv. And then think about how everyone loses their minds when there’s a penis on HBO or White Lotus. It’s rare! Back in the 1950s, it was only men who had bachelor parties. Bachelorette parties? Not a thing. In those days, women would have bridal showers. And men got to have their wild night out. But by the 70s, feminism was going strong. Women were feeling a little more liberated. They wanted equality, and that meant that we wanted bachelorette parties, baby. Like, we want exactly what the guys are having. And this story is really about a few guys being in the right place at the right time. Because they started something over in Los Angeles that overlapped with the rise of porn, *and* female empowerment.Because what do you need for the perfect bachelorette party? Booze, penis straws and… strippers. Hot, naked, dancing men.I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History.I sometimes talk about my Good Reads in the show. So here's the link if you want to check it out. IDK. lol: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/139701263-bailey________FOLLOW ME AROUNDTik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9vInstagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PRFacebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLVPinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnYYoutube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3OgSnapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9dDiscord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarian*RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: cases4bailey@gmail.comBusiness Related Emails: bailey@underscoretalent.comBusiness Related Mail: Bailey Sarian 4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300 Burbank, CA 91505________This podcast is Executive Produced by:Bailey Sarian & Kevin Grosch and Joey Scavuzzo from Made In NetworkHead Writer: Allyson PhilobosWriter: Katie BurrisAdditional Writing: Jessica CharlesResearch provided by: Coleen SmithSpecial thank you to our Historical Consultant: Natalia Mehlman Petrzela - Professor of History at The New School and host of the podcast ‘Welcome To Your Fantasy’.Director: Brian JaggersEdited by: Julien PerezAdditional Editing: Maria NorrisPost Supervisor: Kelly Hardin Production Management: Ross WoodruffHair: Angel GonzalezMakeup: Nikki La Rose________So take advantage of this exclusive offer: For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to https://www.hungryroot.com/darkhistory and use code darkhistory.Shop SKIMS Ultimate Bra Collection and more at https://www.SKIMS.com. After you place your order, be sure to let them know I sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select my show in the dropdown menu that follows.Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://www.zocdoc.com/darkhistory to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today.Head to https://www.squarespace.com/darkhistory for a free trial. And when you’re ready to launch, just use OFFER CODE DARK HISTORY to save 10% on your first purchase of a website or domain. | 50m 42s | ||||||
| 6/11/25 | ![]() 172: Earthquakes: From Human Sacrifice to Nuclear Disaster… Is the Big One Coming?? | Hi friends, happy Wednesday! Do you guys remember earthquake drills? I grew up in California… So earthquake drills were just part of my life growing up.It seemed like we did earthquake drills nonstop. And despite that, I can never seem to remember what to do during an earthquake. Like, do I go to a doorway? Do I hide under a desk? Do I stop, drop, and roll? Oh right, that’s for fires.Some earthquakes are so big they have literally changed the size and rotation of the earth. The whole thing terrifies me because I learned that sometimes, an earthquake is just the *beginning* of a disaster. Earthquakes can trigger *other* events - like tsunamis, fires, and even… human sacrifice. And once upon a time, an earthquake almost caused a nuclear disaster. So let’s get into it. I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History.I sometimes talk about my Good Reads in the show. So here's the link if you want to check it out. IDK. lol: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/139701263-bailey________FOLLOW ME AROUNDTik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9vInstagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PRFacebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLVPinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnYYoutube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3OgSnapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9dDiscord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarian*RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: cases4bailey@gmail.comBusiness Related Emails: bailey@underscoretalent.comBusiness Related Mail: Bailey Sarian 4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300 Burbank, CA 91505________This podcast is Executive Produced by:Bailey Sarian & Kevin Grosch and Joey Scavuzzo from Made In NetworkHead Writer: Allyson PhilobosWriter: Katie BurrisAdditional Writing: Jessica CharlesResearch provided by: Arelí RochaSpecial thank you to our Historical Consultant: James Carter, PhD - Author of “Champion's Day: The End of Old Shanghai”Director: Brian JaggersAdditional Editing: Julien Perez and Maria NorrisPost Supervisor: Kelly Hardin Production Management: Ross WoodruffHair: Angel GonzalezMakeup: Nikki La Rose________Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://www.zocdoc.com/DARKHISTORY to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Want to subtly inspire more delicious meals cooked for you this summer? For a very limited time only, shop the HexClad Father’s Day Sale for the best deals on the best gifts for Dad! Just head to https://www.hexclad.com/DARKHISTORY.Calm the chaos of order fulfillment with the shipping software that delivers. Switch to ShipStation today. Go to https://www.shipstation.com/darkhistory to sign up for your FREE trial.Right now, you can get a 30-day free trial PLUS 25% off your annual subscription when you go to https://www.dipseastories.com/DARKHISTORY. | 56m 15s | ||||||
| 5/28/25 | ![]() 171: Walmart: From American dream to American NIGHTMARE | Hi friends, happy Wednesday! Do you guys remember that movie “Where the Heart Is?” It’s all about this girl who secretly moves into the store without anyone noticing, then she gives birth in the mattress department… and again, no one notices… It stars Natalie Portman, it’s great. When I was a kid and I saw this movie, it was 100% believable to me. I mean when I think of Walmart, I think of this ridiculously *HUGE* store with everything you could possibly need. I’m talking late night tampon runs, trashbags, nail polish removers, hot Cheetos and cream cheese… if you know you know. I honestly don’t even remember a time in my life when Walmart didn’t exist. Millions of Americans depend on their low prices just to get by in this economy. Walmart is a savior to some people. Others believe it’s the reason millions of Americans are in debt. I know… plot twist. Whatever you believe… Walmart is the biggest company in the world and *everyone* has an opinion on it. So of course I had to get the tea for us. Welcome to the Dark History of WALMART!I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History.I sometimes talk about my Good Reads in the show. So here's the link if you want to check it out. IDK. lol: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/139701263-bailey________FOLLOW ME AROUNDTik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9vInstagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PRFacebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLVPinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnYYoutube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3OgSnapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9dDiscord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarian*RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: cases4bailey@gmail.comBusiness Related Emails: bailey@underscoretalent.comBusiness Related Mail: Bailey Sarian 4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300 Burbank, CA 91505________This podcast is Executive Produced by:Bailey Sarian & Kevin Grosch and Joey Scavuzzo from Made In NetworkHead Writer: Allyson PhilobosWriter: Katie BurrisAdditional Writing: Jessica CharlesResearch provided by: Coleen SmithSpecial thank you to our Historical Consultant: Charles Fishman - Journalist and author of “The Wal-Mart Effect” and “One Giant Leap”.Director: Brian JaggersAdditional Editing: Julien Perez and Maria NorrisPost Supervisor: Kelly Hardin Production Management: Ross WoodruffHair: Angel GonzalezMakeup: Nikki La Rose | 1h 05m 54s | ||||||
| 5/21/25 | ![]() 170: The Shocking Truth About Dairy: Why are we *really* drinking milk? | Hi friends, happy Wednesday!As a country, America has always had a complicated relationship with dairy. One month we hate it, the next month, some weird cottage cheese recipe goes viral, and we’re all over it again.But here's something I thought was a little strange. You never hear about dairy farmers or the dairy industry going bankrupt. It made me wonder why. Turns out… the dairy industry is in bed with the government. Why? Because the government desperately needs them not to fail. And that’s just the tip of the string cheese. We’ve been brainwashed into thinking we *need* dairy from the time we were kids. And there’s a wild reason for that. It involves Marie Antoinette, cheese caves, and… Dominoes? Guys… this is a wild one. And I’m not going to lie… you might think twice before ordering your next Taco Bell burrito. Welcome to the Dark History of Big Dairy! I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History.I sometimes talk about my Good Reads in the show. So here's the link if you want to check it out. IDK. lol: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/139701263-bailey________FOLLOW ME AROUNDTik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9vInstagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PRFacebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLVPinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnYYoutube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3OgSnapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9dDiscord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarian*RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: cases4bailey@gmail.comBusiness Related Emails: bailey@underscoretalent.comBusiness Related Mail: Bailey Sarian 4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300 Burbank, CA 91505________This podcast is Executive Produced by:Bailey Sarian & Kevin Grosch and Joey Scavuzzo from Made In NetworkHead Writer: Allyson PhilobosWriter: Katie BurrisAdditional Writing: Jessica CharlesResearch provided by: Dr. Thomas MessersmithSpecial thank you to our Historical Consultant: Emily Baron Cadloff, journalist and senior editor at ‘Modern Farmer’Director: Brian JaggersAdditional Editing: Julien Perez and Maria NorrisPost Supervisor: Kelly Hardin Production Management: Ross WoodruffHair: Angel GonzalezMakeup: Nikki La Rose________Start listening and discover what’s beyond the edge of your seat. New members can try Audible now free for 30 days and dive into a world of new thrills. Visit https://www.audible.com/darkhistory or text DARKHISTORY to 500-500. Head to https://www.squarespace.com/darkhistory for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use OFFER CODE DARKHISTORY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Start your initial free online visit today at https://www.forhers.com/darkhistory. That’s https://www.forhers.com/darkhistory for your personalized hair loss treatment options. Individual Results may vary. Compounded products are not FDA-approved or verified for safety, effectiveness, or quality. Prescription required. Price varies based on product and subscription plan. See website for full details, restrictions, and important safety information.Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://www.zocdoc.com/darkhistory to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. | 54m 39s | ||||||
| 5/14/25 | ![]() 169: The Headlines called it “Justice,” In Reality it was a MASSACRE | Hi friends, happy Wednesday!You know, after living in Los Angeles for a few years, I’ve learned a lot. Like, for example, if you tell people you live in LA, the first thing they ask about is celebrities. Who have I seen? What were they like? Am I friends with Kris Jenner? It’s always the same question.LA is huge and a lot of people don’t realize it has a *crazy* history. Hollywood and celebrity culture is just one small part of it. We’ve covered some LA history here on Dark History a couple of times. We did an episode on the Chicano Movement, and we even did one the Zoot Suit Riots. During my research for those episodes, I came across an event I had never heard of… the Chinese Massacre of 1871. You might think by the name, this massacre happened in China. But turns out, it happened right here in Los Angeles. It was essentially a mass murder killing spree, targeting Chinese American communities. I wanted to do this episode because it’s one of those stories where I thought to myself: why aren’t they teaching this in school? Why has it gotten brushed under the rug and lost to history? Well, today we’re going to find out. Welcome to the Dark History of the Chinese Massacre of 1871. I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History.I sometimes talk about my Good Reads in the show. So here's the link if you want to check it out. IDK. lol: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/139701263-bailey________FOLLOW ME AROUNDTik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9vInstagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PRFacebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLVPinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnYYoutube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3OgSnapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9dDiscord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarian*RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: cases4bailey@gmail.comBusiness Related Emails: bailey@underscoretalent.comBusiness Related Mail: Bailey Sarian 4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300 Burbank, CA 91505________Credits:This podcast is Executive Produced by:Bailey Sarian & Kevin Grosch and Joey Scavuzzo from Made In NetworkHead Writer: Allyson PhilobosWriter: Katie BurrisAdditional Writing: Jessica CharlesResearch provided by: DH Research TeamSpecial thank you to our Historical Consultant: Scott Zesch, historian and author of "The Chinatown War."Director: Brian JaggersAdditional Editing: Julien Perez & Maria Norris Post Supervisor: Kelly Hardin Production Management: Ross WoodruffHair: Angel GonzalezMakeup: Roni Herrera________Right now, listeners of this show can get an extended 30-day free trial! Just go to https://dipseastories.com/darkhistory to start your free trial. Calm the chaos of order fulfillment with the shipping software that delivers. Switch to ShipStation today. Go to https://www.shipstation.com and use code DARKHISTORY to sign up for your FREE trial. Check out the SKIMS Ultimate Bra Collection and more at https://www.skims.com/darkhistory #skimspartnerPersonal styling for everyone—get started today at https://www.stitchfix.com/darkhistory. | 32m 56s | ||||||
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