HeyJaredThe Town Criers
The Town Criers is a witty, research-fueled deep dive into history. The culmination of award-winning journalist Kaitlyn Klepec’s investigative experience and Lila Ruppe’s comedy writing background, the podcast finds laughs in exploring humanity’s roots.
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The Terrible Chicago Fire (opens the original)
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Well, that's what we'd call it at least. Today, we dive into the Great Chicago Fire.
Suffering Without Suffrage (opens the original)
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The Town Criers support women's rights...and wrongs. Let's talk about the major waves of feminism, iconic feminist & womanist authors, and important legislature.
Princess Diana (opens the original)
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The Town Criers' first foray into modern history. It's time to talk about the People's Princess, Diana. And her ex-husband, the guy with the ears.
The Black Death (opens the original)
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Bloodletting, rats, and flagellants. No, it's not another witch episode: it's the history of the bubonic plague.
The Father of Ballet, King Louis XIV (opens the original)
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Let's talk about the original dancing queen (king?) King Louis XIV. He made Versailles the iconic palace it's known to be. He grooved, he moved.
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