Everyday History

About Everyday History

Hosted by Dustin Lloyd and Tristan ''Boo Boo'' Kirby, the ''geniuses'' behind the unhinged Detective Richard Magnolia Mystery Show Podcast, Everyday History is a comedic dive into the history of everyday things. Air conditioners, mousetraps, the F word! Nothing is off limits! Be ready to learn, and laugh, as these two non-historians explain history the only way they can. With a lot of swearing and dirty jokes.

Publisher

Fat Man Studios

Category

history

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

7 Jan 2025

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

57 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Oct 2026

   Billy The Kid | Dustin Rides Solo

   Boo Boo has to work this week, so Dustin is riding solo into the Wild West to uncover the real story behind one of America's most legendary outlaws: Billy the Kid. Was Billy really the ruthless gunslinger who killed 21 men before his 21st birthday? Was he a misunderstood outlaw fighting against corruption, or just a young criminal who became famous for all the wrong reasons? In this episode of the Everyday History Podcast, Dustin dives into the life of Henry McCarty, better known as Billy the Kid. From his troubled childhood and involvement in the bloody Lincoln County War to his infamous jailbreak, deadly encounter with Sheriff Pat Garrett, and the wild conspiracy theories surrounding his death, we're separating historical fact from Hollywood fiction. We'll also explore how a teenage cattle thief became one of the most recognizable figures in American history and why his legend continues to grow nearly 150 years after his death. So saddle up, pour yourself a drink, and join Dustin for a trip back to the lawless days of the American frontier. Was Billy the Kid a cold-blooded killer, a misunderstood folk hero, or something in between? Let us know in the comments! Subscribe to the Everyday History Podcast for more fascinating stories, strange facts, and the history behind the things we think we know. Follow Everyday History Podcast: New episodes and historical deep dives every week! #BillyTheKid #EverydayHistoryPodcast #WildWest #OldWest #AmericanHistory #HistoryPodcast #LincolnCountyWar #PatGarrett #Outlaws #TrueHistory

2. 

   4 Sept 2026

   The Life and Legacy of Dolly Parton

   Home - Donate to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library (https://donate.imaginationlibrary.com/) Dolly Parton is one of those people who somehow became much bigger than the things she originally set out to do. She came from a tiny cabin in the Smoky Mountains, one of twelve children growing up with very little money. She started writing songs as a little girl, made her first appearance at the Grand Ole Opry at just 13, and eventually became one of the most successful songwriters, performers, businesswomen, and philanthropists in American history. But the story of Dolly Parton isn't just the story of a country music superstar. It's the story of a woman who was constantly underestimated—and who somehow turned being underestimated into one of her greatest advantages. In this episode of the Everyday History Podcast, we're following Dolly's life from her childhood in the Tennessee mountains, through Nashville, her partnership with Porter Wagoner, the creation of her unmistakable image, her marriage to Carl Dean, and the songs that turned her into a household name. We'll talk about the stories behind songs like "Jolene," "Coat of Many Colors," "9 to 5," and "I Will Always Love You." We'll also get into Dolly's movie career, Dollywood, the Imagination Library, her business empire, and the surprisingly strategic mind behind all that blonde hair, rhinestones, and acrylic nails. Because underneath the wigs, the makeup, the jokes, and the larger-than-life personality was something much more important: A ridiculously talented songwriter who understood exactly who she was. This is the life and legacy of Dolly Parton. And yes... we're talking about the hair.

3. 

   21 Aug 2026

   History of Salt

   The History of Salt It's just salt. A little white stuff sitting on your kitchen table. So why did civilizations fight over it? In this episode of Everyday History, we dig into the surprisingly wild history of one of the most important substances humans have ever discovered. Long before refrigerators and supermarkets, salt was essential for preserving food, supporting armies, building trade routes, and keeping entire communities alive. We'll travel from the earliest salt production and the ancient world to the Roman Empire, medieval Europe, the infamous French gabelle tax, the American Civil War, the rise of industrial salt production, and one of the most famous acts of peaceful resistance in history: Gandhi's Salt March in India. Along the way, we'll get into salt smuggling, government monopolies, salt mining, the questionable story of Roman soldiers being paid in salt, and why something as ordinary as a shaker of table salt once had the power to make governments very, very nervous. The History of Salt, because apparently humanity has been willing to fight, tax, smuggle, and revolt over seasoning for thousands of years. How ancient civilizations first produced salt Why salt became essential for food preservation Salt's role in ancient Rome and medieval Europe The French gabelle and the salt-smuggling trade Salt during the American Civil War How the Industrial Revolution transformed salt production The British salt monopoly in India Gandhi's famous Salt March The invention and rise of iodized salt How salt became one of the world's most important industrial minerals Everyday History takes the ordinary things surrounding us and asks one simple question: How the hell did we get here? #EverydayHistory #HistoryPodcast #History #Salt #TheHistoryOfSalt #Gandhi #AncientHistory #WeirdHistory #HistoryFacts

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618

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

1.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 51 / 100

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63

Social presence

0

YouTube

64

Engagement

32

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