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Podcasts About The Past | w/ The Springfield Three

November 14, 2021

Five episodes on a theme, each week curated by a different person

Listen to The Springfield Three👩👩👩A true crime series about three women who forever changed a small Missouri town--and the people in it.

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Curator: 

Josh Zubrick

Why did you choose this theme? 

There are so many great history podcasts that cover a wide array of historical subject matter from many diverse perspectives. The study of history depends on these diverse perspectives to introduce well rounded and sound narratives into the accepted historiography.

Podcast Picks:

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Obscure HistoryThe Worst Olympic Event of All-Time

In 1904, 32 runners lined up to compete in an Olympic marathon, but a combination of bad planning and strange happenstance nearly led to tragedy.

The Unusual History of EverythingWedding Spiders & Other Good Luck BugsMelanie and Karen cover the interesting history of wedding spiders and other strange-seeming bug-related traditions.

One Mic Black HistoryThe History of Juneteenth

This episode covers the history of Juneteenth. It's a timeless lesson on a timely subject.

Black History Buff

The Shameful Phenomenon of Sundown Towns

What are Sundown Towns? A sundown or sunset town was a city, town, or neighborhood in the U.S. that excluded non-whites after dark.

Assorted GoodsTulsa (Part 1)

Not specifically a history podcast, but one of the best history lessons I've heard in a long time.

SPONSORS:

The Springfield Three is an investigative true crime podcast about three women who forever changed a small Missouri town--and the people in it.Join host Anne Roderique-Jones as she travels back to her hometown in the Ozarks to unravel the story.

For a Better World is a podcast about fair trade and the farmer & worker-led movements fighting for equitable food and farming systems.Each season looks at an everyday item – from chocolate to t-shirts – examining the hidden environmental & social costs.

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FEEDBACK WITH EARBUDS:

This week on Feedback...Josh Zubrick, our curator, joins Arielle on the podcast to discuss the 1904 Olympics and other obscure historical stories.Also, we break down how to get featured on our newsletter. PLUS a trailer from Future Hindsight.

CLASSIFIEDS:

👁️Listen to An Eyesore and a Plague: At the turn of the 20th century, New York City's millionaires started moving to the suburbs in Long Island and Westchester County. They had enormous homes and just about everything money could buy. There was just one problem: they weren't alone.

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COMMUNITY:

📰Lauren Passell's 'Podcast The Newsletter,' Awhile ago, Hillary Frank asked her fans to send her anecdotes from their awkward middle school experiences—it wasn’t an exercise in Schadenfreude, she wanted to weave real stories into her new scripted show Here Lies Me, which is about teens, but feels like it was made just for adults, too.🐠Meet Partyfish Media: a collective of innovative multimedia producers creating digital content and live event programming that connects diverse talent and audiences in the Pacific Northwest.

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Defense Diaries

In partnership with PodspikeAn original true crime podcast hosted by criminal defense attorney Bob Motta. Enter the twisted mind of serial killer John Wayne Gacy through the use of 15 hours of never before heard pre-trial interviews with Gacy and his attorneys as they prepare for the trial of the century.Listen to Defense Diaries 

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