That's So Macaroni
What happens when a history teacher with a World War II obsession teams up with a genetics nerd who works in a hospital lab? You get a show that treats untaught events, odd inventions, and overlooked people like a treasure hunt—with jokes, receipts, and plenty of curiosity. Chock full of twists and turns, Kelsey and Sarah bring history to life, with a little 'Mean Girl' energy. So put a feather in your cap doodle dandies - We're going to make "That's So Macaroni" happen!
Podcasting since 2026 • 10 episodes
That's So Macaroni
Latest Episodes
Episode 9: Touring of Italy with Elephants - The Punic Wars: Part 2
Elephants don’t belong in winter mountains, which is exactly why Hannibal puts them there. We’re Sarah and Kelsey, and we’re telling the Punic Wars through the lens of the boldest move of the Second Punic War: Hannibal dragging an army from Car...
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Episode 8: Sacred Chickens Tried To Stop This War - The Punic Wars: Part 1
Rome doesn’t want a war with a sea empire, Carthage doesn’t want a land power breathing down its trade routes, and a crew of unemployed mercenaries decides to light the match anyway. From Massena and Syracuse to brutal attrition on Sicily, we f...
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Episode 7: Pineapples, Dirty Politics, And One Very Bad “Lauren” - Queen of Hawaii: Part 2
A queen stood between her people and a firing line—and chose to save lives. We follow Queen Liliuokalani’s courageous fight to restore Hawaiian sovereignty, from her bold constitutional push to the moment U.S.-backed business interests seized t...
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Episode 6: Hawaii’s Last Queen
A queen holds the line while the ground shifts under her feet. We dive into the life of Queen Liliuokalani—Hawaii’s last sovereign—through the forces that shaped and ultimately shattered her reign: missionary families who became magnates, laws ...
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Episode 5: The Flags of Texas History - Six Flags: Part 2
Texas history can feel like a roller coaster, but every drop and turn was engineered by choices. We track how a restless republic became a U.S. state that cut its own map to protect slavery, chased Santa Fe across decades, and doubled down on c...
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