Absurd Real History

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The world is filled with so much ridiculous stories it's hard to believe they're real. Each week Saoirse Siné will explain to you, and a different comedic guest, an absurd story from the past. New episode with a different guest released EVERY Tuesday morning GMT time.Saoirse is Artistic Director of theatre company Scream for Ireland and believes in making the unknown known through her work. This podcast is simply the factual research of the madness.

Episode List

"Marchesa Luisa Casati" with Colin Kibler

Oct 29th, 2024 5:00 AM

Join Saoirse Siné as she discusses this fascinating fashionista with Colin KiblerSourceshttps://artuk.org/discover/stories/the-marvellous-marchesa-casati-a-living-work-of-arthttps://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2003/09/22/the-divine-marquisehttps://www.operaballet.nl/en/articles/23-facts-about-luisa-casatihttps://www.marchesacasati.com/about-casatihttps://www.anothermag.com/fashion-beauty/8594/an-ode-to-the-singular-marchesa-luisa-casati

Christmas Facts from Irelands All

Dec 29th, 2023 10:00 AM

This month on Absurd Real History we take a break for a chill special christmas episde, relax and unwind from the holidays with a few facts from the classic 'Irelands All" magazine. We'll be back to our normal show January 29th.

"Edgar Allan Poe" with Burell Kingery

Nov 29th, 2023 6:30 AM

Surprise! - Saoirse Siné is back with a weird story from the past. This time, director of Edgar Allan Poeprov, Burell Kingery, comes to share about the weird death of Edgar Allan poe.

A Gracious Goodbye (For Now....?)

Jun 29th, 2021 5:00 AM

A fond farewell from Saoirse Siné. If you enjoyed the podcast let her and others know. Absurd Real History will possibly return but only with your help. You can donate to show your love at the link at the bottom of this description.Follow Saoirse on Twitter and Instagram if you so please.absurdrealhistory@gmail.com for any inquiriesBrought to you by Scream for Ireland (be sure to follow them on social media too!)

"Singapore Penis Panic" with Alison Spittle

Jun 22nd, 2021 5:00 AM

This week Saoirse Siné talks of ancient Chinese philosophy and how it relates to hundreds thinking penis's were shrinking for a brief stint during 1960's Singapore. With the incredible comedian/podcaster Alison Spittle! Follow Saoirse on Twitter and Instagram if you so please.absurdrealhistory@gmail.com for any inquiriesBrought to you by Scream for Ireland (be sure to follow them on social media too!)Episode Source MaterialThe Great Singapore Penis Panic and the Future of American Mass Hysteria by Scott Mendelsonhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/article/72227/6-penis-panics-around-worldhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7815608/https://www.verywellmind.com/koro-phobia-of-genital-retraction-2671824https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/in-the-late-1960s-singapore-was-gripped-with-a-genital-panic

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