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HILF: History I"d Like to F**k

Host, comedian Dawn Brodey, takes you through the annals of history with a special guest and history subject each episode. From Dillinger to Frankenstein, from The Crusades to Freak Shows - Dawn brings her history degree and unfiltered sense of humor to deliver well-researched deep-dives that strip history naked and serve it up raw.

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01:08:20

HILF 99 - Lilith with Rhiannon Fiskradatz and Shanan...

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2026/02/18

Before there was Adam and Eve, there was Adam and Lilith! Hear the hot gossip straight from the Garden of Eden, and some of the best stories of this pre-biblical bad-ass. Dawn is joined by two Minneapolis besties who thought when they booked their tickets to LA from Minneapolis in January, they'd be escaping ice... In fact, they found they were taking a mere break from fighting I.C.E. Fall in love with Rhiannon and Shanan, artists from the Twin Cities and the best coven you never knew you needed to

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01:41:24

HILF 98 - The 1961 Freedom Rides with Dave Reinitz [...

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2026/02/04

Dawn's Guest, Dave Reinitz is a stand-up comedian and stain-glass artist whose personal connection to this slice of History brings it alive for all of us. Hear about how his mother, Janet Braun-Reinitz, joined with the Freedom Riders in 1961 and endured and enlightened one of the darkest chapters of American History. ---Dawn's Sources Book - The Freedom Riders by Raymond ArsenaultPodcast - Stuff you Missed in History Class (2011) (3-part series)Interview - Watch Janet's interview with The Library

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01:04:00

HILF 97 - Socrates with Nat Baimel

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2026/01/21

The 'Father of Philosophy' and the teacher of Plato, Socrates was arguably the most important intellectual in human history. He was also a war veteran, a bad dad, and never wrote anything himself. So why did Athens kill him; and why do you and I still talk about him? Buckle up for a hell of a HILF along with guest, comedian Nat Baimel. ---✅ Keep up with Nat Baimel on Instagram🎟️ Get tickets to HILF Public School - the live, interactive version of HILF: First Thursdays at Flappers Comedy Club -

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01:27:30

HILF 96 - Spartacus with JB Ball

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2026/01/07

Get into the ring with Spartacus! An enslaved gladiator turned rebel general who led the largest, most destructive assault against the Roman Empire EVER. Dawn is joined by comedian, JB Ball, who also happens to be the biggest Spartacus nerd of all time, as they trade facts and laugh... a lot!---✅ Keep up with JB Ball on Instagram 🎟️ Get tickets to HILF Public School - the live, interactive version of HILF: First Thursdays at Flappers Comedy Club - Burbank, CA---SILF's (Source's I'd Like to

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00:49:06

HILF 95 - The Tragedy of the USS Indianapolis with...

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2025/12/22

Join Dawn and a LIVE audience to get the true story you probably heard first in Jaws. It's the USS Indianapolis a doomed ship from World War 2 which endured one of the worst shark attacks in human history. On the anniversary of both the release of the movie and the sinking of the real-life ship, you'll learn along with guest, Mark Decarlo, TV. host, VO actor, and hell of a trivia player. --JOIN US AT THE NEXT SHOW!🎟️ HILF Public School - the live, interactive version of HILF: First Thursdays at

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00:04:11

HILF SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

HILF: History I"d Like to F**k ·

2025/12/03

2026 is going to be a big year for HILF! Find out what annals Dawn will be exploring next, and what it means for you!---🎟️ Get tickets to HILF Public School - the live, interactive version of HILF: First Thursdays at Flappers Comedy Club - Burbank, CA---LILF's (Link's I'd Like to F*ck) See Dawn on THE HISTORY CHANNEL - Histories Greatest Mysteries (multiple seasons)See Dawn on THE HISTORY CHANNEL - Crazy Rich AncientsCheck out HILF MERCH now available on Redbubble! Stickers, t-shirts, bags and

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01:08:39

HILF 94.- The Rosetta Stone with Maggie Melby

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2025/11/26

Before it was a modern language-learning program, the Rosetta Stone was the ancient world’s ultimate decoder ring—a 2,200-year-old decree carved in stone that finally unlocked Egyptian hieroglyphics. Without it, your favorite stories and lives from ancient Egypt might’ve stayed silent forever! Join Dawn and guest, her sister-in-law Maggie, who is a former linguistics major and maker of fine martinis. ---🎟️ Get tickets to HILF Public School - the live, interactive version of HILF: First Thursdays

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01:25:45

HILF 93 - Catherine the Great, Part Two with Kelly...

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2025/11/12

Return with Dawn and guest, improvisor Kelly Vrooman, as they follow Catherine the Great from the dramatic coup that brought her power, through her rein as The Last Empress of Russia. Forbidden pregnancies, secret letters, and of course... that whole thing with the horse that allegedly fucked her death. ---✅ Listen to Catherine the Great, Part One✅ Follow Kelly Vrooman on Instagram.🎟️ Get tickets to HILF Public School - the live, interactive version of HILF: First Thursdays at Flappers Comedy Club

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01:14:55

HILF 92 - Catherine the Great with Kelly Vrooman

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2025/10/29

Join Dawn and the hilarious, Kelly Vrooman, as they saddle up with Catherine the Great. Hear how a young German girl in middle-nobility finds herself the Last Empress of Russia. You'll love the torrid story of Catherine's rise, you'll fall for at least one of her many lovers, and find out why she is well-remembered as one of the HILF-iest HILFs of all time.---✅ Follow Kelly Vrooman on Instagram.🎟️ Get tickets to HILF Public School - the live, interactive version of HILF: First Thursdays at

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01:24:41

HILF 91 - Frankenstein with Helen Shephard [...

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2025/10/15

Mary Shelley began writing her novel, Frankenstein, in 1816 when she was only 17 years old. Today it remains one of the most-assigned books of all time, finding it's way into classes ranging from Law to Scientific Ethics to Fashion to Politics. As a new film by Guillermo del Toro is set to debut on Netflix, re-join Dawn for the episode that started the podcast! Guest, Helen Shephard, is a British TV Host, model and comedian, who has no recollection of ever reading the book - and only cursory memory

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01:23:37

HILF 90 - The Black Dahlia Murder with Kaycee Conlee

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2025/10/01

On a chilly January morning in 1947, officers arrived to what they were told was "a broken mannequin" lying in a field. They discovered instead, the body of a woman cut completely in half at the waist. She lay naked and drained of blood, her two halves a foot apart, arms draped almost elegantly over her head. Yikes, right? Nearly 80 years later, the case remains both unforgotten and unsolved. Join Dawn and guest, Kaycee Conlee, as they explore the crime scene and sort through the suspects. ---🎧

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01:26:01

HILF 89 - George Washington with Ryan Keeley [HILF...

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2025/09/17

It's July 3rd, 2025 and Dawn can hardly contain herself as she invites the audience at Flappers Comedy Club to fall down the rabbit hole of history along with her, LIVE! She is joined in this HILF-ing by two special guests: comedian Lauren Harding, who get's down with King George III; and then by America's favorite step-mom Ryan Keeley who helps Dawn undress George Washington. JOIN US AT THE NEXT SHOW!🎟️ HILF Public School - the live, interactive version of HILF: First Thursdays at Flappers Comedy

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01:03:18

HILF 88 - Karl Marx VS Adam Smith with Mary Gallagher

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2025/09/03

If you get into a heated conversation on any subject these days (and who isn’t?) it often ends with someone being called a “F*cking Marxist” or “Capitalist PIG". Join Dawn and comedian, Mary Gallagher, to find out which one YOU might be... and if it's a bad thing. Mary Gallagher on InstagramMary's upcoming events---🎟️ HILF Public School - the live, interactive version of HILF: First Thursdays at Flappers Comedy Club - Burbank, CA---SILF's (Sources I'd Like to F*ck)Great Courses Lecture - The

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01:28:32

HILF 87 - Billy the Kid with Kerstin Porter

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2025/08/20

Billy the Kid - like Black Beard and Al Capone - is one of those real historical characters whose life was so colorful and dramatic that the facts sound like fiction. Dawn is joined by actress and comedian, Kerstin Porter, for a ride with one of the most famous figures of the old west. Get to know William H Bonney, aka: William Antrim, aka: Henry McCarty who would forever be remembered as Billy the Kid. KERSTIN PORTER on Instagram:---SILF's (Sources I'd Like to F*ck)Book - The Authentic Life of

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00:36:27

BONE-US EP86 - Religion in America with Ryan Ripple

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2025/08/06

Hear the story of the so-called Scopes Money Trial from 1925, during which Americans debated if evolution should be taught in schools... a debate that continues now, 100 years later. Dawn also answers some of Ryan’s questions which run the gamut from her personal faith to pop-star divas. 🎧 HILF EP86 - Religion in America with Ryan Ripple ---In Los Angeles? Join Dawn LIVE for HILF Public School - 1st Thursdays of the month at Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank.---SILF's (Sources I'd Like to F*ck)Book -

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01:42:56

HILF 86 - Religion in America with Ryan Ripple

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2025/08/06

Dawn and bestie, Ryan Ripple, take on the easy, non-controversial subject of Protestant Christianity in America. As your history books have told you, the earliest colonial settlers came seeking religious freedom, what few discuss is why these denominations were considered 'fringe' back in Europe. Walk with Dawn and Ryan down the holy road from the Shakers of the Revolutionary War, to the Prosperity Gospel of MAGA - and find yourself falling in love with Amish all over again. ---SILF's (Sources I'd

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01:12:59

HILF PUBLIC SCHOOL - Alcatraz and Lizzie Borden...

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2025/07/09

"...education is in trouble, but they can't defund me - I work for beer!" - Dawn BrodeyThe first Thursday of every month, fans of comedy and history unite at Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank, California whence we drink, laugh and learn stuff in the class you always wished you had!This episode was recorded live on Thursday, June 5th, 2025 and includes a full 10 minute stand-up comedy set by comedian/historian, Jason Horton - after which he and I HILF Alcatraz. Then you’ll meet the endlessly lovable,

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01:16:42

HILF 85 - The Manson Family Murders, Part Two with...

HILF: History I"d Like to F**k ·

2025/06/11

In Part One of the Manson Family Murders, you went through the law-and-order portion of the history. Now settle in for some of Dawn's favorite mysteries, conspiracies and so much more.🔔 This is the last episode before HILF Summer Break! Watch social media for updates and events throughout June/July and look forward to the next NEW EPISODE to come out August 6th. ---SILF's (Sources I'd Like to F*ck)Book - Helter Skelter by Vincent BugliosiBook - Choas by Tom O'NeillNetflix Doc on book, Choas

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00:57:48

HILF 84 - The Manson Family Murders with Lisa and...

HILF: History I"d Like to F**k ·

2025/05/28

Dawn is joined by her sister, Lisa; and niece, Ellie for the HILF-ing of Los Angeles’s most famous true-crime tragedy. Hear about Charles Manson and how the world learned about his sinister cult.As Dawn is a resident of LA, you'll ride shot-gun briefly as they leave the studio and visit a crime scene in order to better understand this dark page from LA’s past. Buckle up!SILF's (Sources I'd Like to F*ck)Book - Helter Skelter by Vincent BugliosiBook - Choas by Tom O'NeillNetflix Doc on book, Choas

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01:25:42

HILF 83 - Rosemary Kennedy with Molly McAleer

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2025/05/14

Hear the story of Rosemary Kennedy, sister to John F Kennedy, who goes from being the media-darling of a royal ball, to the the victim of a botched lobotomy at the age of 23. To thank for this sad and fascinating HILF is Molly McAleer who is a comedy writer, and behind the mic of a few hit podcasts including Trend Lightly, and Mother May I Sleep With - which is devoted to Lifetime movies!Catch Molly's LIVE SHOW Friends Only Live! (June 25th, 2025 - BOSTON) ---SILF's (Sources I'd Like to F*ck)Book -

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