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About the show
History is beautiful, brutal and, often, ridiculous. Join Ben Bowlin and Noel Brown as they dive into some of the weirdest stories from across the span of human civilization in Ridiculous History, a podcast by iHeartRadio.
Latest episodes
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Let's Cook on Perpetual Stew
September 29, 2026 · 40 minAs summer finally mellows into Autumn, Ben, Noel, and Max could not be more excited about "soup weather". In today's episode, the guys explore the history of one of the most ingenious -- and, arguably, laziest -- inventions in culinary…
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CLASSIC: That Time Irish Separatists Invaded Canada
September 26, 2026 · 29 minIt’s true! Once upon a time, Irish separatists based in the United States thought invading Canada was the best way to reunify Ireland. Join the Ben, Noel, and Max as they explore the rise of the Fenians (and, along the way, why Canada is…
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Getting High with Ridiculous Crime: Reindeer Trips and Soothing Syrup
September 24, 2026 · 34 minDid you know reindeer love tripping? Or that, once upon a time, otherwise responsible parents would dose their children with high-test opioids? In the second chapter of their ongoing series, Ben, Noel, and Max welcome returning guest Zaron…
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Getting High with Ridiculous Crime: Betel Nut and 'Asthma Cigarettes'
September 22, 2026 · 40 minHave you ever gone full red-mouth off betel nut? Did you ever buy cigarettes to cure your asthma? When Ben, Noel, and Max first began exploring bizarre drugs of yesteryear, they had no idea that they'd stumbled across a continuing series…
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CLASSIC: The Night Witches: How an All-female Soviet Bomb Squad Terrorized Nazi Germany
September 19, 2026 · 32 minThe 588th Night Bomber Regiment didn't have the best equipment, and they didn't have the best planes. What this all-female bomber regiment did have, however, was unstoppable ambition, brilliant strategies and dozens of fearless pilots…
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Mata Hari: Courtesan Turned WWI Double Agent?
September 17, 2026 · 37 minBy any measure, Margaretha Zelle led a fascinating life. As a Dutch dancer, socialite and courtesan called Mata Hari, her globe-trotting lifestyle caught the attention of both German and French intelligence agencies. And she happily took…
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That Time We Made Backpack Nukes
September 15, 2026 · 31 minNowadays, pretty much everyone knows that nuclear weapons are incredibly dangerous -- but, not too long ago, military leaders saw these things as shiny new toys. Sure, they spent a lot of time trying to make bombs bigger. But they also…
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CLASSIC: Bug Wars: When We Tried to Turn Insects into Soldiers
September 12, 2026 · 32 minLet's be honest: Bugs aren't everyone's cup of tea, but they're fascinating, crucial parts of the ecosystem. They're also, according to a few eggheads, the perfect weapons of war. Join the guys as they explore the bizarre experiments…