We're throwing it back to Episode 69: Mata Hari and Wallis Simpson Get ready for the sexiest episode of this anxious podcast yet! This week, Allie and Sam learn about two historical hos: Mata Hari and Wallis Simpson. These two ladies have a lot in common (allegedly banging German spies), with some important differences. Prepare to be scared and hor…

Today we've got even more woebegotten tales from the sea! For a while in the mid 19th century, a bunch of Europeans were reeeeeally excited about the idea of finding a "northwest passage" over and around Canada in order to facilitate trade with Asia. Many expeditions were sent to this end, but none ended in such a dumpster fire as Franklin's Expedi…

An often overlooked piece of history foliowing the Second World War, Bikini Atoll had a small yet thriving community which was upended by America's desire to use the Atoll as a nuclear testing site. As you can imagine, the U.S. Military was less than forthcoming about all the details involved in their "relocation"! It's a story we've been told time…

Have you ever been shopping for wedding bands? Have you wondered why there are so few options for a tough as nails, grade A beef, built Ford tough patriot such as yourself? Well wonder no more, because Manly Bands has got you covered. This jewelry company caters to the masculine aesthetic, whether they're carving rings out of whiskey barrels or car…

Look, sometimes siblings just get under your skin, and sometimes you have to murder them on the steps of the Temple of Artemis just to get your point across. This week, we're talking about Cleopatra and her sisters, girlbosses one and all. We all know Cleopatra VII (The hair! The snakes! Elizabeth Taylor!) but what about Berenice IV and Arsinoë IV?…

Look, we've all had a house party get out of hand, right? Well, this week, we've got some classic true crime for you, and things get... horrifying. It's got all the trappings of an MTV teen movie like selfies, beer pong, party crashers, and a few other things! Those locked rooms? Don't worry about them, Horror Honeys! Content Warning: Extreme Viole…

This week we're bringing you a Patreon exclusive! This episode of "I'm Thrilled" originally aired for our $5 tier and up Patreon supporters on May 7th, right after Sam and Allie just got back from a trip to the happiest place on earth. Let's all talk about something FUN for once, as we look on the bright side and talk all things Disney. Join us on …

Look, we've all had a rough couple of months here and there, but sometimes it helps to revel in the misfortunes of the rich and powerful! 1992 was not a great time for our girl Lizzy W, and we're going to hit all of the details (spoiler alert: it mostly has to do with all of her terrible children). Frankly, no matter what happened, we're always goi…

This week we're pulling straight from the headlines and bringing you the latest from Boston's biggest story: the trial of Karen Read. A tragic evening in 2022 has ballooned into an unprecedented social media circus and an endless tunnel of facts, fiction, and everything in between. Also, we have an "I'm Horrified" FIRST: we actually COME BACK ON TH…

What do you get when you mix together anti-government activism, tax evasion, conspiracy theories, white supremacist undertones, and the internet? Well, sounds like the answer would be "violence", and you're not entirely wrong. This week, we're talking about Sovereign Citizens, a group that (according to The Southern Poverty Law Center) uses "a vari…

Ahoy, listeners! This week we've got some gnarly, morbid, punk rock shit for you people: the 19th century Whaling Industry in the United States! We don't know what sounds worse: killing the whale, harvesting the whale's body, or getting hopelessly lost at sea trying to bring the whale back to Nantucket or wherever. This, like almost all other thing…

This week we've got an ultra horrifying topic from a very special guest: Alicia from Trashy Divorces and Trashy Royals! Sam and Alicia share a love for all things Tudor History, but this week we're combining that with something everyone can enjoy: a mysterious and grody deadly illness. Chances are, by the time you realized you had sweating sickness…

We're sorry to inform you that this episode will have a few extra processing fees attached - hope you understand! Today we're talking about the bloated media monopoly that is Ticketmaster, and the whole sordid history that led to their hostile takeover. Basically, we're going to tell you why a $50 ticket actually ends up costing you $125. Hold on t…

Do you ever hear about something and think "wow, I bet if I looked into this it would be a major bummer"? Well, we did, and it was. Pumping iron and getting shredded is all well and good, but when your standards of aesthetic fitness go too far, there's a long road of consequences that await. Pick something up and put it down, Horror Honeys! Learn m…

Today we have a Shakespearean tale of drama, deceit, betrayal, aliases, doctored screenshots, all on the seedy social media underbelly of.... Goodreads? Are you sure? Yup, apparently so! This is the tale of how one young author's insecurity spun so far out of control that she ruined her whole career over it. Who knows, Sam and Allie might start los…

When our divine mother Taylor Swift released the track list for her latest epic breakup album, we saw Clara Bow's name in the song titles and KNEW we'd have to do an episode on her! And not just because we love Taylor, but because if theres one thing we love its delving into the miserable history of a mentally ill woman of note from years past, and…

This week we're back with those little freaks - the Victorians! Find out how they discovered the wonderful history of Egypt and then made it weird for everyone. This episode features medical cannibalism, nightmare paint, and the worst dinner party we can think of. Put back the ancient relics you've stolen from a far off land Horror Honeys! Learn mo…

When's the last time the story about trees moved you to tears? Oh The Giving Tree... well what about a story about CHESTNUTS and also the erosion of family farming culture in the American South? The Chestnut Blight is a little known story that ought to be common knowledge because it basically impacts every facet of life as we know it. Who knew a fu…

Historical scholars argue over a great many subjects, but there's one thing we can all agree on: William Henry Harrison probably should have worn a coat during his inauguration. There's not a whole lot to say about Old Tippecanoe that doesn't have to do with him famously dying a month after taking office - thats kind of his thing. Maybe he was curs…

Just when you thought you already knew all the heads that Henry VIII chopped off, you find another one! Today we're talking about the last Plantagenet, Margaret Pole. Margaret was a ride or die bitch who had the unfortunate luck of knowing a bunch of idiot men. Literally everyone in her family dies, so... that. Get out your tissues and your crucifi…

If you hated Snapewives – this is much worse! Today Allie brings us into the complicated world of true crime fandoms, and specifically the fandom around the Columbine massacre. This sensitive subject has ascended to meme status in some groups, and we're on a mission to figure out why. This is a difficult episode to listen to and listener discretion…

Wow, this is an episode we truly never thought we would have to make... but we want to thank our listeners for their support during this difficult time. Today we're talking about Youtube Breakup Videos - you know, the videos you see when your favorite mommy vlogger breaks up with her generic looking husband and they have to make a whole thing over …

Is it a bear? is it a three legged kangaroo? Is it a short little Alien from outer space? Regardless, let's all get our guns and start shooting indiscriminately into the woods. This week Allie really phones it in and basically just reads you a newspaper article, but we swear it's so out of pocket you'll understand why. Who knows what Henry McDaniel…

Tell Silicon Valley to batten down the hatches, we've got another TECH EPISODE for you! This week we're talking about the Humane AI Pin, the latest gadget thats going to send us tumbling down a garbage chute into a pseudo 1984. They tote themselves as the world's first AI wearable, and promise you can "Take AI with you everywhere". Frankly, no than…

Why would anyone WILLINGLY go into a cave? Well, we don't have an answer for that, but we try to get close this week by learning about the worlds weirdest recreational activity: Caving. If you're claustrophobic, maybe sit this one out, because even the descriptions make us start breathing pretty heavily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega…

We know what you’re thinking - Transylvania! Vampires! A Vampire book heist!!! We are devastated to let you know that no, there are no vampires in this particular episode, but we promise there is SO MUCH MORE! Rare books, getaway cars, auction house representatives, fake names, and terrible old man disguises are just a few of the thrilling elements…

We are SO EXCITED to share this big news with you! Follow us on Patreon, tweet us at @imhorrifiedpod, and shoot us your topic suggestions at imhorrifiedpodcast@gmail.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSam Beairsto & Allie Gavin

Right after St. Patrick’s Day we’ve got a fascinating piece of Irish history to tell you about - The Wrens of the Curragh, a community of women who lived at the margins of Irish society in the aftermath of the great famine. Their lives were brutal, as were the oppressive forces keeping them poor and hungry no matter what they did to rise above. How…

Join Allie and Sam on a journey through the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, where we learn about the impacts of earthquakes and Christianity, lament that nothing gold can stay, and complain about consignment stores. It's an episode that takes us from Egypt's Old Kingdom to modern-day witch museums in Salem, and it's sure to be a horrifying ride…

What could be horrifying about dancing? As Allie explains this week - PLENTY! Tune in to hear about great depression trends, Gilmore Girls, and deep lore from Sam's high school days. Relax, don't dance for 80 hours in a row, and enjoy a horrifying time with your horror honeys. If you have suggestions for topics, tweet us at @imhorrifiedpod or email…

What do we love more than a historical woman? A historical woman in an extremely toxic relationship! This week we examine the life of Caroline of Brunswick, who was nearly the Queen of England, maybe in her Eat Play Lover Era, and perhaps needed to wash her clothes a bit more. We know you'll like her because she is a woman, and you'll hate her husb…

Two women telling you what to do with your life - is it this podcast or Girl Defined? Today we deep dive into the Christian influencers of our nightmares with our special guest - Annie Cardi! Annie Cardi is a young adult author whose work has received starred reviews from Kirkus and Publishers Weekly, and was named a Bank Street College of Educatio…

Love is in the air and on our podcast! Join Allie and Sam with some very special guests - our husbands! Adam and Chris join us to discuss their own horrifying topics. Why did a regular guy try to buy an NHL team? Why were there children in the Civil War? Tune in to find out on an exciting episode of I'm Horrified! If you have suggestions for topics…

What combination of words can cause more fear than "Snape" and "Wives"? Today Allie takes us down the rabbit hole of Harry Potter Fandom on a horrifying train to the astral plane. Prepare to love and obey - or else!If you have suggestions for topics, tweet us at @imhorrifiedpod or email imhorrifiedpodcast@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices…

He's back and he's coming up with a lot of stupid names! This week we dive back into the world of Elon Musk, a sequel to our 2020 episode on this powerful, stupid man. Strap in (but don't turn on the auto-pilot) for another horrifying episode.If you have suggestions for topics, tweet us at @imhorrifiedpod or email imhorrifiedpodcast@gmail.com. Lear…

Today Allie tells us the story of Hilaria Baldwin. Learn all about how this glamorous Spanish yoga teacher was actually a Basic Boston Woman not unlike your fabulous hosts. We recommend this episode for people who love schadenfreude and New York Yoga Personalities.If you have suggestions for topics, tweet us at @imhorrifiedpod or email imhorrifiedp…

Ever overthink an interaction with a friend? Then this episode is really going to resonate. This week, Sam reminds us of the story that took 2021 Twitter by storm - "Who Is The Bad Art Friend?" Copyright your original ideas, hold tight to your kidney, and Stay Horrified!If you have suggestions for topics, tweet us at @imhorrifiedpod or email imhorr…

Smile Sweetheart, we're sending this one to grandma! This week, Allie asks the tough questions about people who over-share their children's lives online. In the age of social media, how much information about your kid is TMI? And are cute baby videos worth the risk?If you have suggestions for topics, tweet us at @imhorrifiedpod or email imhorrified…

Happy New Horrors! In our second Guilty Pleasures episode, Sam takes us on a journey into the Maas-verse. She'll confess her Sarah J. Maas sins and try to convince Allie - and you! - to join her in this wild world of fae males.If you have suggestions for topics, tweet us at @imhorrifiedpod or email imhorrifiedpodcast@gmail.com. Learn more about you…

Ho Ho Horror! For our first I'm Horrified Holiday Special this season we're indulging in Allie's guilty pleasure - ASMR. Get the tingles, prioritize your mental health, and learn whether or not this is a sex thing this week on I'm Horrified!If you have suggestions for topics, tweet us at @imhorrifiedpod or email imhorrifiedpodcast@gmail.com. Learn …

Sometimes the most horrifying things are those closest to home. This week, Sam and Allie recount the tale of a podcast break up that sent shockwaves through Spotify. Will money and fame separate our horror honeys the way it did The Fathers? Probably not! Hold your bestie close, and Stay Horrified!If you want us to get a $60M spotify deal, or if you…

We promise this podcast episode will still be good in 10 years, but that's not true for everything! This week, Allie teaches us about Planned Obsolescence. From iPhones to cars to lightbulbs, learn the horrifying truth of how capitalism keeps us from being able to fix our stuff. If you are also having problems with your battery life, or if you have…

Sure the words "Effective Altruism” sound great - but are they? Join Development Girlie Sam and Recovering Development Girlie Allie as they learn about the giving philosophy sweeping tech bros everywhere, how it kind of crashed crypto, and how they think about charitable giving. It's a complicated, horrifying world, and Allie and Sam are right ther…

This week, we're talking about Voluntourism - the complicated world of good deeds done for selfish reasons. Allie takes Sam into the truth behind institutions we may take for granted, and we examine how to avoid falling for one of these scams. Pull up Charity Navigator, and Stay Horrified!If you have a great topic suggestion, tweet us at @imhorrifi…

If you too have spent hours scrolling the Instagrams of Bravo-lebrities, this podcast is for you! Sam takes Allie on a crash course of all things VanderPump Rules, from the original dramas to the scandal that's gripped the nation. Prepare for a drama of the ages, and Stay Horrified! If you have more Scandoval conspiracies or a great topic suggestio…

Choo Choo! Sam and Allie are boarding the toxic gossip train to learn about the recent downfall of Colleen Ballinger. Join us as Allie breaks down what exactly caused the fall of an internet sweetheart, how mega-fans can be used by their idols, and the creation of one of the most impactful songs ever. If you're an old-school Miranda Sings fan, or a…

Sam and Allie are back with their first full episode since hiatus! This week, Sam takes you into burning man, a total nightmare for people who hate being outside and have no marketable skills. Tume in to learn about the Burn pre-2023, and what made this past year's event so rough. If you're a burner with a hot take on turn-key camps, or a listener …

Back from the dead, Sam and Allie return to apologize for ~ghosting~ you. (get it, it's Halloween!) I'm Horrified will return with weekly horrifying stories start on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Follow us on Twitter (X?): @imhorrifiedpodVisit us online: imhorrifiedpodcast.comEmail us your suggestions: imhorrifiedpodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choic…

It's spooky season! The only thing spookier than some poisoned Halloween candy that may or may not exist is a celebrity child trafficker who definitely did. Join Allie and Sam as they separate fact from fiction, and Stay Horrified! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSam Beairsto & Allie Gavin

Today we cover some breaking news and some not-so-breaking news. First, Allie takes you through her least favorite adaptation of her most favorite Disney ride. Then, Sam brings you some hot tea from Bachelor Nation. Keep your hands and feet inside the vehicle, and Stay Horrified! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…