The Past Made Me Do It
Ever made a bad decision and blamed it on your childhood trauma? We blame ours on the entire timeline of human history. The Past Made Me Do It mixes comedy, chaos, and curiosity to explore the people, stories, and accidents that shaped the world as we know it.
Hosted by two lifelong best friends, Kiley and Jamie!
Episodes
143 episodes
143: Civil War Nurses- Unrecognized Heroes
*Skip to 15 minutes in to get straight to the topic!*The unrecognized heroes who held our broken country together were the nurses who saw everything from the Civil War in America. From the tireless leadership of Clara Barton to the dange...
142: Amy Winehouse-Who She Really Was
Today we are jumping into the life of Amy Winehouse. She did a lot in her 27 years of life before substance abuse ultimately took her life. This episode takes a closer look at Amy Winehouse beyond the headlines. We talk about her talent, her st...
141: Tulip Mania-Trading Flowers for Houses
In the 1630s, the Dutch Republic was gripped by a frenzy so intense that a single tulip bulb could cost more than a house. In this episode, we dive into the craziness of Tulip Mania, the bizarre and fascinating market craze that turned flowers ...
140: Loch Ness Monster- What is She?
*Skip to 9 minutes in to get straight to the topic!Deep in the misty waters of Loch Ness, a mystery has fascinated the world for nearly a century. In this episode, we dive into the legend of the Loch Ness Monster AKA “Nessie.” From ancie...
139: Gianni Versace- Changing Fashion Forever
*Skip to 10 minutes in to get straight to the episode!*In this episode, we dive into the dazzling, complicated, and tragically short life of Gianni Versace- the designer who didn’t just make clothes, but built a bold new vision of fashio...
138: 1904 Olympic Games-Keeps Getting Worse
*Skip to 12 minutes in to get right to the topic!*In this episode, we unpack the most unhinged Olympic Games in history. Hosted in St. Louis during the World’s Fair, the 1904 Olympics featured questionable races, exhausted athletes, outr...
137: Battle of Mons- Fighting Angels?
In August 1914, a small British force found itself face-to-face with a massive German army, marking Britain’s first major battle of World War I. In this episode, we dive into the Battle of Mons, where outdated tactics collided with modern...
136: Steve Irwin- Animal Sixth Sense
Today we are discussing the life of one of the most legendary Australian figures ever, Steve Irwin-the fearless wildlife warrior whose passion, curiosity, and boundless energy reshaped the world’s relationship with animals. From his early days ...
135: MYTHOLOGY: Four Chinese Symbols- Guess the Element!
The sky has always told stories and in ancient China, four mythical beasts ruled the heavens. This episode uncovers the origins and legends of the Four Symbols: the wise Azure Dragon, fiery Vermilion Bird, fearless White Tiger, and steadfast Bl...
134: The Affair of the Poisons- Stinky French Palace!
The 1600s were wild, but France took things to a whole new level with The Affair of the Poisons, a scandal packed with fortune-tellers, cursed powders, secret love affairs, and enough arsenic to make an entire monarchy sweat. This week, we dive...
133: American Lobotomies- Making Humans....Bland
WE ARE BACK! We decided to focus on a topic from America today. Mental health has come a long way (thank God). America once decided the best way to handle big feelings was… well… sticking a metal rod into someone’s brain. In this episode, we di...
132: Jesse James Pt. 2- Real Life Western Movie
We are going into more depth this week about Jesse James and all his crimes as an outlaw. There's lots of trains, robberies, murder, and even a love story.
131: Jesse James Pt. 1- Robin Hood?
It is time to talk about another OUTLAW! Jesse James is one of the most popular for many reasons. The Wild West was a wild time in America due to all the different outlaws. This is just part one of two where we talk about what led up to him get...
130: Mary, Queen of Scots- Lavish Prisoner
Not only are we diving into who Mary, Queen of Scots was but you will also see who Queen Elizabeth really was! Hint: she is a savage. As we know, the royal family is basically all just related to each other. Poor Mary couldn't find true love an...
129: The Great Emu War- Terrifying Birds Everywhere
It all started with World War 1. Australia was not able to support the men who fought for the country so many men were struggling hardcore afterwards. The locals and population were angry but the men knew they had to do something. They turned t...
128: Glasgow Ice Cream Wars- Syrup on Windshields and Surprise Attacks
We start today's episode with a quick announcement. Kiley is pregnant! And she is not looking forward to the hot summer without air conditioning. Speaking of summer, have you ever gotten excited when hearing the ice cream man turn the corner? W...
127: MYTHOLOGY: Medusa- Tangled Up Snake Hair
If you've ever wanted to see what it is like to turn into stone, all you have to do is look Medusa in the eye! But honestly the snake hair seems pretty cool. We are bringing another Greek Mythology tale to you as we discuss this Gorgon.
126: History of The Sims-So Many Ways to Die
Jamie and Kiley are obsessed with The Sims franchise! They have been playing the games for a few years and find themselves bringing it up in conversation often. The history is interesting as the landscape of video games was changing. The creato...
125: Leonardo da Vinci- Always Staying Curious
Jamie talks about the life of multi-talented artist, da Vinci. He was a painter, architect, scientist, and so much more. He sure knew how to keep himself busy!
124: Clara Bow-Hollywood's First It Girl
Taylor Swift's new album inspired Kiley to dive into the life of Clara Bow. Old Hollywood stories are always wild and full of drama but Clara's life is absolutely heartbreaking. She had a terrible home life and her experience in Hollywood was n...
123: Disneyland RERECORDED-Unexpected Disaster
We recorded another one of our old episodes! We are talking about our favorite place and the story of its creation. The opening day was WILD. Jamie also dives into the impact Disneyland made and the way it inspired the other Disney parks!
122: Walt Disney RERECORDED-Creepy Dancing Flower Humans
Today we are rerecording one of our favorite topics, DISNEY! Today is all about Mr. Walt Disney whereas next week we will dive into the creation and building of Disneyland and other parks.
121: Bataan Death March- Brutality to the Extreme
Today is a sad one that can be really hard to listen to. Please be advised there is violence, abuse, and other mature themes. From April 9-17th of 1942, prisoners of war were forced to march through harsh tropical conditions. So many m...
120: Paris and Eiffel Tower Replicas-They Forgot to Trademark
We have a fun little minisode for you today! Kiley thought it would be fun to dive into why different countries have created replicas of Paris and the Eiffel Tower. China is crazy for creating so many replicas! Who knows what they will do next!...
119: Amelia Earhart-Flying and Breaking Records
For this Women's History Month we are talking about the legendary Amelia Earhart. She broke so many records in aviation and challenged herself over and over to fly over different areas. One thing she is highly known for is her disappearance. Wh...