Episodes

April 26, 2023

162. Great Stork Derby and Donner Party Part 1

Hayley introduces us to a man who created a reality show for his own ghost. Charles Vance Millar’s will left a wake of chaos, paramount of which was prize money for a baby-making competition. If you’re confused, don't worry,…
April 20, 2023

161. Jersey Man Eater and Race to the South Pole

Kat covers the world’s most famous shark and inspiration for Jaws, or as we like to call it “Shark.” The Jersey Man Eater took more than a nibble from more than four people… Or was it the sea turtles? Next, Hayley recounts t…
April 6, 2023

159. Bothered About Dungeons and Dragons (B.A.D.D.) and Free Town Project

Kat dives into the controversial history of double Ds, Dungeons and Dragons that is. The Christian anti-D&D organization “Bothered About Dungeons and Dragons” formed in response to a mother’s concerns about satanic worship. …
March 30, 2023

158. Gwen Shamblin and Green Children of Woolpit

Kat teaches a lesson on a dietician who dipped her toe into evangelical cult-leading. Gwen Shamblin’s diet program of praying the fat away somehow appealed to enough people that she could afford a private plane- unfortunatel…
March 23, 2023

157. Tycho Brahe and Transatlantic Accent

Steve Jobs Clip: Hayley Sources: Tycho Brahe, The Most Eccentric, Bizarre Man You've Never Heard Of Merrell Tycho Brahe The eccentric life and mysterious death of pioneering Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe Valjak & Domagoj.…
March 16, 2023

156. Chimpanzee J. Fred Muggs and Autopsies

Kat tells the story of Muggs the chimpanzee who ape-eared just in time to save The Today Show. Remember, no matter how cute you are, you will never be as cute as a baby chimpanzee. Then, Hayley teaches the barfo-disgusto his…
March 9, 2023

155. COPS (TV Show) and Foreign Accent Syndrome

Hayley analyzes the only series that went out of its way fail the Bechdel test: Cops. This topic does not stem from an admiration for policing in the US, but rather to understand how and why a TV series was produced chronicl…
March 2, 2023

154. Great Chicago Fire and Chiropractic

Kat tells the story of The Great Chicago Fire and examines possible suspects, including but not limited to Peg Leg Sullivan and engorged udders. The fire burned 4 square miles, killed 300 people, and left another 90,000 home…
Feb. 16, 2023

152. Somerton Man and Vodou / Voodoo / Marie Laveau

Hayley covers the notorious cold case of the Somerton that has now been SOLVED. Did a religious extremist Little Free Library crack the case? No. But it would be a lot cooler if it did. Then, Kat delivers a crash course on t…
Feb. 9, 2023

151. Toxic Lady Gloria Ramirez and Underground Cities of Cappadocia

Kat introduces us to Gloria Ramirez, the definition of TOXIC. Her personality was lovely but she was mysteriously oily, her blood smelled of amonia and had flecks of... something... in it. Next, Hayley reveals the secrets of…
Feb. 2, 2023

150. Silk Road Part 2 and Cardiff Giant

Hayley wraps up her lesson on The Silk Road AKA anonymous Amazon + drugs. The moral of the story is never use your personal gmail when running an international drug trade. Next, there’s nothing George Hull does better than r…
Jan. 28, 2023

Patreon Bonus! Trivia Night - Ep. 10

Do you remember more facts from Night Classy lessons than Kat and Hayley? Well, it's time to test yourself. We are sharing this Trivia Night episode usually exclusive to Share this episode with your friends who need convinc…
Jan. 26, 2023

149. Silk Road Part 1 and Roar (1981)

Hayley covers "Anonymous Amazon" which is what we like to call ourselves when packages show up at our doorstep and we have no idea who could've possibly ordered all these??? Anonymous packages also come in handy when your na…
Jan. 21, 2023

Patreon Bonus! List Bitch - Ep. 11

List Bitches ASSEMBLE! Kat and Hayley are sharing this List Bitch episode usually exclusive to Share this episode with your friends who need convincing before they commit the cost of a Bluth frozen banana for HOURS of laugh…
Jan. 19, 2023

148. Corkscrew Seal Killer and Glitter Mystery

Kat examines the mysterious corkscrew seal murders and the possible suspects. Could it be a blind shark? A positional thruster (nice)? Or perhaps a seal-ial killer?? Then, Hayley shocks everyone with the TRUTH about glitter.…
Jan. 12, 2023

147. Rattlesnake King and Gregor MacGregor

Snek oil, apply directly to the forehead! Snek oil, apply directly for the forehead! That’s our interpretation of what an 1800s commercial for snake oil would sound like. And don’t get it confused with the very real and high…
Jan. 5, 2023

147. Ant Hill Kids Cult and Rufus The Demon Core

Wipe that smile off your face because Hayley came with a doozy this week. The most depraved part of her interests brings you the horrific backwoods Canadian torture cult of The Ant Hill Kids. Listen on to hear the one thing …
Dec. 29, 2022

145. Best of 2022

Happy New Year Classymates! You voted on your favorite episode topics and we smashed them together into this SUPER episode. Enjoy Bodyfarms and Nellie Bly Undercover.
Dec. 22, 2022

144. Balto and Psychedelic Christmas

Happy Holidays to our Night Classmates! Nothing says Christmas like deadly disease and psychedelics amiright? Kat takes us to Nome, Alaska where a team of super mushers risked everything to deliver life-saving diphtheria med…
Dec. 15, 2022

143. Dionne Quintuplets and Missing-Children Milk Cartons

Hayley covers the Dionne Quintuplets, the first known suriving identitcal quintuplets. Within a week of their birth, World's Fair exhibitors requested an appearance of the newborn sisters. And this was only the beginnging...…
Dec. 8, 2022

142. Hash House Harriers and Mad Gasser of Mattoon

There's running, and then there's ~cool~ running. The Hash House Harriers are a "Drinking club with a running problem" founded in 1938. We may or may not have been convinced to workout! Next, Kat tells us about the Mad Gasse…
Dec. 1, 2022

141. Roman Chariot Racing and Ourang Medan

Kat explains why while she hates sports, ancient chariot racing was to die for. Literally. Roman chariot races were intense, but not as intense as their fandom. Next, get ready to suspend your disbelief as Hayley launches in…