According To My Wife

About According To My Wife

A weekly podcast starring husband and wife Rick Martinelli (Ricky) and Amber Martinelli (Babs) featuring historical tidbits and fun facts combining history and comedy. Stand up comedian Rick Martinelli listens to his wife Amber’s deep dives on fun and interesting topics ranging from random historical tales to obscure, bordering on morbid, facts and information that are certain to fascinate inquisitive minds. This podcast is perfect for those who appreciate unique history with a quirky and comedic twist. New episodes every Sunday.

Publisher

According To My Wife

Category

history

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

15 May 2023

Latest episode

26 Feb 2024

Latest episodes

16 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Feb 2024

   Episode 16 - Scared To Death & Full Of Grass (The Story of Raw Head & Bloody Bones)

   On episode 16 of According To My Wife, Babs teaches Ricky about the morbid history of folklore designed to keep those pesky kids in line. Specifically through the ghostly tales of Raw Head and Bloody Bones (keep the dirty jokes to yourself), an old Southern tradition of passed down spoken history involving spooky figures that kept children from sneaking out of bed to raid the cupboards. They also discuss the Ohio Grass Man. Please subscribe and leave a review! Follow us on Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@accordingtomywife⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/accordingtomywife/) ⁠⁠⁠@rickmartinellicomedy⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/rickmartinellicomedy/) ⁠⁠⁠@amber.applejuice⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/amber.applejuice) Like and subscribe on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@rickmartinellicomedy⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/@rickmartinellicomedy) Find all Rick Martinelli's upcoming stand up comedy shows: ⁠⁠⁠www.rickmartinellicomedy.com (https://linktr.ee/rickmartinelli) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/accordingtomywife/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/accordingtomywife/support)

2. 

   19 Feb 2024

   Episode 15 - Big & Tall, Short & Small (The Story of Anna Haining Swan)

   On this weeks episode of According To My Wife, Babs takes Ricky on a deep dive into the story of Anna Haining Swan, a larger than life (literally) figure famously known as The Giantess. Not only does Babs love the 1800's, but she loves a good oddity! This hilarious and informative episode tells the tale of a one of a kind woman's journey through circuses and freak shows in the time of classic Americana. Please subscribe and leave a review! Follow us on Instagram at: ⁠⁠@accordingtomywife⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/accordingtomywife/) ⁠⁠@rickmartinellicomedy⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/rickmartinellicomedy/) ⁠⁠@amber.applejuice (https://www.instagram.com/amber.applejuice) Like and subscribe on YouTube: ⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@rickmartinellicomedy⁠⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/@rickmartinellicomedy) Find all Rick Martinelli's upcoming stand up comedy shows: ⁠⁠www.rickmartinellicomedy.com (https://linktr.ee/rickmartinelli) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/accordingtomywife/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/accordingtomywife/support)

3. 

   12 Feb 2024

   Episode 14 - Fine Dining & Rubber Tires

   Babs and Ricky are BACK! After a long and unexpected hiatus, According To My Wife returns with a much anticipated new episode that delivers the historical tidbits and fun facts that loyal listeners have been waiting for. This week dive into the unique story behind a company known for automobile tires and... restaurant reviews? How did Michelin manage to bridge the worlds between fine dining and transportation? Find out on the newest episode of According To My Wife! Please subscribe and leave a review! Follow us on Instagram at: ⁠@accordingtomywife⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/accordingtomywife/) ⁠@rickmartinellicomedy⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/rickmartinellicomedy/) ⁠@martinelli.cider (https://www.instagram.com/martinelli.cider/) Like and subscribe on YouTube: ⁠www.youtube.com/@rickmartinellicomedy⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/@rickmartinellicomedy) Find all Rick Martinelli's upcoming stand up comedy shows: ⁠www.rickmartinellicomedy.com (https://linktr.ee/rickmartinelli) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/accordingtomywife/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/accordingtomywife/support)

4. 

   7 Aug 2023

   Episode 13 - Stay Golden Pony Boy

   We all use one every day, a technology thats been around for centuries but seems so commonplace we rarely even think about a life without one. On the 13th episode of According To My Wife, Babs tells Ricky all about the history of the toilet. Inspired by the seemingly strange idea of uniquely designed colorful commodes, Babs deeps dives the origin of an invention that relies almost entirely on physics and gravity to efficiently remove our waste, and explores a time before the modern toilet in which waste removal was little messier. Also learn about why a bidet is called a bidet. Please subscribe and leave a review! Follow us on Instagram at: @accordingtomywife (https://www.instagram.com/accordingtomywife/) @rickmartinellicomedy (https://www.instagram.com/rickmartinellicomedy/) @babs.martinelli (https://www.instagram.com/babs.martinelli/) Like and subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@rickmartinellicomedy (https://www.youtube.com/@rickmartinellicomedy) Find all Rick Martinelli's upcoming stand up comedy shows: www.rickmartinellicomedy.com (https://linktr.ee/rickmartinelli) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/accordingtomywife/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/accordingtomywife/support)

5. 

   31 Jul 2023

   Episode 12 - The Hat From Outlander

   Have you ever wondered where those silly ass hats that dudes in the 1700's wore actually came from? In this episode of According To My Wife, Babs and Ricky explore the accidental origin, and century long history of the tricorne hat. From it's gun related inception, to nearly two century's later when Ricky made his parents buy him one on a family vacation / educational excursion in Jamestown, Virginia, the tricorne hat holds a unique position in American and European history that is still recognizable today. Also learn about the "invention" of the top hat. Please subscribe and leave a review! Follow us on Instagram at: @accordingtomywife @rickmartinellicomedy @babs.martinelli Like and subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@rickmartinellicomedy Find all Rick Martinelli's upcoming stand up comedy shows: www.rickmartinellicomedy.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/accordingtomywife/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/accordingtomywife/support)

6. 

   23 Jul 2023

   Episode 11 - Castrated Dance Moms

   Would you remove your family jewels for the prospect of becoming a world famous singer? In this episode of According To My Wife, Babs and Ricky learn all about the painful history of castrado singers, a popular musical genre from the 1500's into the early 1800's in which its biggest stars were castrated during childhood to maintain a high pitched voice. Dance moms ain't got nothing on castrado moms! This episode is filled with hilarious quips and a fascinating look into one of histories strangest musical trends. Please subscribe and leave a review! Follow us on Instagram at: @accordingtomywife (https://www.instagram.com/accordingtomywife/) @rickmartinellicomedy (https://www.instagram.com/rickmartinellicomedy/) @babs.martinelli (https://www.instagram.com/babs.martinelli/) Like and subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@rickmartinellicomedy (https://www.youtube.com/@rickmartinellicomedy) Find all Rick Martinelli's upcoming stand up comedy shows: www.rickmartinellicomedy.com (https://linktr.ee/rickmartinelli) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/accordingtomywife/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/accordingtomywife/support)

7. 

   16 Jul 2023

   Episode 10 - The Bath & Fork Toilet Mask

   Learn all about strange Victorian Era inventions on the latest episode of According To My Wife! Babs continues to share her obsession with the 1800's through this unique list of odd products and devices ranging from explosive fire extinguishers to self contained face bleaching masks. Although many inventions of this timeframe are still used today, this episode deep dives the lesser known, and ultimately failed, inventions that are certain to pique your curiosity. Also learn about the confusing history of book flirting. Please subscribe and leave a review! Follow us on Instagram at: @accordingtomywife (https://www.instagram.com/accordingtomywife/) @rickmartinellicomedy (https://www.instagram.com/rickmartinellicomedy/) @babs.martinelli (https://www.instagram.com/babs.martinelli/) Like and subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@rickmartinellicomedy (https://www.youtube.com/@rickmartinellicomedy) Find all Rick Martinelli's upcoming stand up comedy shows: www.rickmartinellicomedy.com (https://linktr.ee/rickmartinelli) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/accordingtomywife/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/accordingtomywife/support)

8. 

   9 Jul 2023

   Episode 9 - Hair Plug Ricky & The Celery Braids

   Does Ricky need hair plugs? On this episode of According To My Wife, Babs teaches Ricky about the unique history of wigs. From Egyptian royalty to feudal lords who forced poverty stricken women to grow out their hair for harvesting, to horse hair and even vegetable fiber, the history of wigs spans thousands of years. Babs even covers the origins of the legendary merkin, a very special wig originally used to cover the less visible parts of "private workers" that is still used today in modern television and film production. Please subscribe and leave a review! Follow us on Instagram at: @accordingtomywife (https://www.instagram.com/accordingtomywife/) @rickmartinellicomedy (https://www.instagram.com/rickmartinellicomedy/) @bilbo.babbins (https://www.instagram.com/bilbo.babbins/) Like and subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@rickmartinellicomedy (https://www.youtube.com/@rickmartinellicomedy) Find all Rick Martinelli's upcoming stand up comedy shows: www.rickmartinellicomedy.com (https://linktr.ee/rickmartinelli) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/accordingtomywife/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/accordingtomywife/support)

9. 

   2 Jul 2023

   Episode 8 - Wolfgang Amadeus Moz-fart

   History gets a little weird on the newest episode of According To My Wife. Babs and Ricky take a trip into the strange and somewhat disturbing interests of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. From dirty songs to alarmingly graphic letters to his cousin / love interest, the story of Mozart goes far beyond his world renowned symphonies, and the dynamic duo that is According To My Wife even uncover a potential link to a very modern act of intimacy. Also learn about fart jokes. Please subscribe and leave a review! Follow us on Instagram at: @accordingtomywife (https://www.instagram.com/accordingtomywife/) @rickmartinellicomedy (https://www.instagram.com/rickmartinellicomedy/) @bilbo.babbins (https://www.instagram.com/bilbo.babbins/) Like and subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@rickmartinellicomedy (https://www.youtube.com/@rickmartinellicomedy) Find all Rick Martinelli's upcoming stand up comedy shows: www.rickmartinellicomedy.com (https://linktr.ee/rickmartinelli) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/accordingtomywife/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/accordingtomywife/support)

10. 

    25 Jun 2023

    Episode 7 - Platypus Sweat, It Does A Body Good

    On another highly informative episode of According To My Wife, Babs and Ricky deep dive the strange, and often times grotesque, history of Milk. From ancient times, to genetic evolution, to modern day advertising campaigns, the fascinating history of one of the worlds most interesting and versatile food products takes the duo down a strange path of cereal debates, alternate animal milk sources, and general absurdity. Also learn about the unique history of pasteurization, and its generally disgusting origin story involving questionable ingredients such as chalk, plaster powder, and even pureed calf brains. Enjoy the history of milk on According To My Wife! Please subscribe and leave a review! Follow us on Instagram at: @accordingtomywife (https://www.instagram.com/accordingtomywife/) @rickmartinellicomedy (https://www.instagram.com/rickmartinellicomedy/) @bilbo.babbins (https://www.instagram.com/bilbo.babbins/) Like and subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@rickmartinellicomedy (https://www.youtube.com/@rickmartinellicomedy) Find all Rick Martinelli's upcoming stand up comedy shows: www.rickmartinellicomedy.com (https://linktr.ee/rickmartinelli) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/accordingtomywife/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/accordingtomywife/support)

11. 

    18 Jun 2023

    Episode 6 - Four Legged Fun Going Dumb at The Side Show

    On this episode of According To My Wife, Babs teaches Ricky about the story of Josephine Myrtle Corbin, a popular 1800's circus side show attraction born with four legs and two... side show entrances. Deep dive this fascinating tale that delves into the strange life of a famous American circus performer who, despite a debilitating medical condition, became one of the wealthiest and most iconic characters in circus history. Also learn about a woman with a similar physical deformity who utilized her disability for far different forms of entertainment, and even crossed paths with a notorious two-membered gentlemen with similar anatomy. Enjoy this journey into 1800's Americana on According To My Wife! Please subscribe and leave a review! Follow us on Instagram at: @accordingtomywife (https://www.instagram.com/accordingtomywife/) @rickmartinellicomedy (https://www.instagram.com/rickmartinellicomedy/) @bilbo.babbins (https://www.instagram.com/bilbo.babbins/) Like and subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@rickmartinellicomedy (https://www.youtube.com/@rickmartinellicomedy) Find all Rick Martinelli's upcoming stand up comedy shows: www.rickmartinellicomedy.com (https://linktr.ee/rickmartinelli) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/accordingtomywife/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/accordingtomywife/support)

12. 

    12 Jun 2023

    Episode 5 - DJ Tooth Mouse Live at The Sugar Paste Festival

    On Episode 5 of According To My Wife, Babs and Ricky have a fascinating conversation about the strange origins of the tooth fairy. Learn how cultures across the globe deal with their children's fallen teeth in this unique deep dive into the history of a rarely questioned tradition. Have you ever wondered why the tale of the tooth fairy collecting our kids teeth in exchange for money is still common place throughout the world? Did you know the original folklore surrounding this odd practice is rooted in cultures who desired strong rat teeth? Dive in with Babs and Ricky and learn all about the history of the tooth fairy on Episode 5 of According To My Wife! Please subscribe and leave a review! Follow us on Instagram at: @accordingtomywife (https://www.instagram.com/accordingtomywife/) @rickmartinellicomedy (https://www.instagram.com/rickmartinellicomedy/) @bilbo.babbins (https://www.instagram.com/bilbo.babbins/) Like and subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@rickmartinellicomedy (https://www.youtube.com/@rickmartinellicomedy) Find all Rick Martinelli's upcoming stand up comedy shows: www.rickmartinellicomedy.com (https://linktr.ee/rickmartinelli) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/accordingtomywife/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/accordingtomywife/support)

13. 

    4 Jun 2023

    Episode 4 - A Celebratory Feast Of Bird Shit Pies

    This might be the funniest episode yet! Babs takes Ricky on a deep dive into the culinary universe of medieval feasts, a journey filled with unique and, in many ways, barbaric dishes ranging from swan neck pudding to surprise filled pie crusts. Learn about how people in the dark ages celebrated the arrival of royal dignitaries through exorbitant feasts that even once included the unexpected presentation of the legendary Lord Minimus himself in this unforgettable episode of husband and wife podcast According To My Wife. So sit back and enjoy this perfectly prepared peacock of a feast and don't forget to share a plate with friends and family! Please subscribe and leave a review! Follow us on Instagram at: @accordingtomywife (https://www.instagram.com/accordingtomywife/) @rickmartinellicomedy (https://www.instagram.com/rickmartinellicomedy/) @bilbo.babbins (https://www.instagram.com/bilbo.babbins/) Like and subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@rickmartinellicomedy (https://www.youtube.com/@rickmartinellicomedy) Find all Rick Martinelli's upcoming stand up comedy shows: www.rickmartinellicomedy.com (https://linktr.ee/rickmartinelli) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/accordingtomywife/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/accordingtomywife/support)

14. 

    29 May 2023

    Episode 3 - Abigail Has Died Of Dysentery

    In this episode of According To My Wife, Babs and Ricky discuss life and death on the Oregon Trail, a topic that has long fascinated their generation as a result of early education via the popular computer game in the early 1990's. The two also explore a grotesque, and often fatal, illness that not only plagued patrons of the Oregon Trail, but still exists today, leading them to ponder on the source of Babs mysterious sickness during their 2015 vacation to New York City. It's another classic example of which came first, the fire hydrant or the hotdog? Please subscribe and leave a review! Follow us on Instagram at: @accordingtomywife (https://www.instagram.com/accordingtomywife/) @rickmartinellicomedy (https://www.instagram.com/rickmartinellicomedy/) @bilbo.babbins (https://www.instagram.com/bilbo.babbins/) Like and subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@rickmartinellicomedy (https://www.youtube.com/@rickmartinellicomedy) Find all Rick Martinelli's upcoming stand up comedy shows: www.rickmartinellicomedy.com (https://linktr.ee/rickmartinelli) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/accordingtomywife/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/accordingtomywife/support)

15. 

    21 May 2023

    Episode 2 - Julius Cheeser & The Peanut Butter Kangaroo

    In the second episode of According To My Wife, Babs teaches us about the fascinating history of retired corporate mascots, including little know facts about the former faces of some of the worlds best known brands and businesses. Ricky reveals some of his own families personal connection to a popular type of mascot, and ponders on why even some of today's current mascots have such a dark and questionable origin. Another hilarious example of how Babs interest in random trivia speaks to Ricky's comedically twisted sensibility. Please subscribe and leave a review! Follow us on Instagram at: @accordingtomywife (https://www.instagram.com/accordingtomywife/) @rickmartinellicomedy (https://www.instagram.com/rickmartinellicomedy/) @bilbo.babbins (https://www.instagram.com/bilbo.babbins/) Like and subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@rickmartinellicomedy (https://www.youtube.com/@rickmartinellicomedy) Find all Rick Martinelli's upcoming stand up comedy shows: www.rickmartinellicomedy.com (https://linktr.ee/rickmartinelli) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/accordingtomywife/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/accordingtomywife/support)

16. 

    15 May 2023

    Episode 1 - Horace & The Melancholy Ambience

    In the hilarious debut episode of According To My Wife, Babs and Ricky discuss the unique and surprising history of garden gnomes. From 1700's grottos, to the mysterious and hygienically questionable origins of ornamental hermits, this episode is the perfect introduction to the quirkiness of Amber Martinelli's mind and the comedic wittiness of her husband stand up comedian Rick Martinelli. Please subscribe and leave a review! Follow us on Instagram at: @accordingtomywife (https://www.instagram.com/accordingtomywife/) @rickmartinellicomedy (https://www.instagram.com/rickmartinellicomedy/) @bilbo.babbins (https://www.instagram.com/bilbo.babbins/) Like and subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@rickmartinellicomedy (https://www.youtube.com/@rickmartinellicomedy) Find all Rick Martinelli's upcoming stand up comedy shows: www.rickmartinellicomedy.com (www.rickmartinellicomedy.com) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/accordingtomywife/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/accordingtomywife/support)

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

13 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

10 ratings

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