That's History, Babe!

About That's History, Babe!

Julius Caesar. Joan of Arc. Liberace. These people are dead. But if they were alive, they’d be listening to this show. Hosts Jared Tetreau and Abe Merker take you deep into the bowels of the archive to explore the dank crevices and back alleys of the past, reclaiming history for the curious-minded girls, gays, and theys. This is THAT'S HISTORY, BABE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Jared Tetreau & Abe Merker

Category

comedy · education · history

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

7 Mar 2026

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

30 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Oct 2026

   How the Clinton/Lewinsky scandal really began | Part One

   In part one of a two part special, we dig deep into one of the seediest political scandals in American history. A president, an intern, and a nosy secretary with an axe to grind plus a cast of other characters collide against a backdrop of totally 90s irreverence. We’re talking, of course, about THE LEWINSKY SCANDAL. Join us for part one, as we explore the rise of Bill Clinton, his history with women and the early scandals that rocked his administration. We’ll also take a closer look at the life of Monica Lewinksy and her arrival at the White House, discussing how a 22 year old intern became sexually involved with the most powerful man in the world. Tangents include our first ever slumber party, what goes on in a kangaroo’s pouch, and our 30th episode!! SOURCES Show Me The Money: The Clinton Era (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdQUKyfcGyQ) CBS | 60 Minutes | March 15, 1998 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Yyn3LfP4Mc) Paula Jones Interview 1994 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9SQHFU8J_M) Bill Clinton’s Scandal Spiral: How It All Unraveled (S1, E1) | The Clinton Affair | Full Episode (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLJkA8Mxr8Q) https://play.aetv.com/shows/the-clinton-affair/season-1/episode-2 (https://play.aetv.com/shows/the-clinton-affair/season-1/episode-2 ) Secret Tapes Expose the Clinton Affair (S1, E3) | The Clinton Affair | Full Episode | Biography (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIGN8Bkz3BQ) https://www.nytimes.com/1999/01/13/us/clinton-settles-jones-lawsuit-with-a-check-for-850000.html (https://www.nytimes.com/1999/01/13/us/clinton-settles-jones-lawsuit-with-a-check-for-850000.html ) https://www.npr.org/2016/10/09/497291071/a-brief-history-of-juanita-broaddrick-the-woman-accusing-bill-clinton-of-rape (https://www.npr.org/2016/10/09/497291071/a-brief-history-of-juanita-broaddrick-the-woman-accusing-bill-clinton-of-rape ) https://www.cnn.com/ALLPOLITICS/1998/08/06/lewinsky.profile/ (https://www.cnn.com/ALLPOLITICS/1998/08/06/lewinsky.profile/ ) THAT'S HISTORY, BABE! is hosted by Abe Merker and Jared Tetreau. This episode was produced by Jared Tetreau, Abe Merker, and Claudia Chiossone. Research Assistance by Elodie Shoring, Knox Carter, and Rafaela Horle. Music by Kinneret. Series Artwork by Sid Lugo. Intro Animations by Gemma Hill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   1 Oct 2026

   The story of the OCTOMOM

   The labor pains are radiating through the mic this week on the pod as we explore the story of Nadya Suleman, aka the Octomom; a California woman who in 2009 gave birth to EIGHT BABIES at once. We explore Nadya’s life and origins, the cultural context of her record-breaking birth experience, as well as the misogyny, racism, and classism present across so much of the coverage of Nadya’s story. Tangents include the status of chili (soup, stew, or its own thing??), rainy day activities and our undying devotion to Ann Curry. SOURCES Octomom Natalie Suleman & Teen Octuplets Reveal the Truth About Life With 14 Kids (https://youtu.be/8SBA4rngASI?is=dlpCLbsWFZ3HuWAv) The Politics of Reproduction: The Troubling Case of Nadya Suleman and the Assisted Reproductive Technology by Dana-Ain Davis (2009) Social Factoring the Numbers with Assisted Reproduction by Bridget J Crawford (2009) "California Medical Board probes octuplet birth", Yahoo News, Feb 6, 2009 (https://web.archive.org/web/20090207211046/http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090206/ap_on_re_us/octuplets) "Her side of the story" Ann Curry interviews Nadya Suleman (https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna29129311) THAT'S HISTORY, BABE! is hosted by Abe Merker and Jared Tetreau. This episode was produced by Jared Tetreau, Abe Merker, and Claudia Chiossone. Research Assistance by Elodie Shoring, Knox Carter, and Rafaela Horle. Music by Kinneret. Series Artwork by Sid Lugo. Intro Animations by Gemma Hill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   24 Sept 2026

   The MAGNIFICENT Sultan Who Conquered Europe

   It’s a regular harem in here this week on the pod as we explore the life and legacy of one of the most formidable leaders in European history: Suleiman the Magnificent. Hear about the rise of the Ottoman Empire, Suleiman’s upending of the European political order, and the extraordinary influence of Suleiman’s wife Hurrem, a woman who rose from enslavement to the heights of power in the largest empire since Rome. Tangents include Abe meeting Bernie Sanders on the way to pick up hemorrhoid medication, Jared considering illegal immigration, and nature’s most lethal killing machine: the moose. SOURCES Süleyman the Magnificent, 1987 | From the Vaults (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uTGy_meBFg) Harem Suleiman the Magnificent Documentary | Timeline (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lanPyztNdnA) Dede, M. (2026). The Image of Suleiman the Magnificent in Europe. Mukaddime Journal, 17(1), 107–127. Boer, H. R. (Harry R. (1972). Suleiman the Magnificent and the Protestant Reformation. Reformed Journal, 22(8), 11–14. Mclaughlin, D. (2016). Hungary: Unearthing Suleiman the Magnificent’s Tomb. Washington Report on Middle East Affairs, 35(6), OV-15-OV-16. Ágoston, Gábor, and Bruce Alan Masters (2009). Encyclopedia of the Ottoman Empire. Merriman, Roger Bigelow (2013). Suleiman the Magnificent 1520-1566. THAT'S HISTORY, BABE! is hosted by Abe Merker and Jared Tetreau. This episode was produced by Jared Tetreau, Abe Merker, and Claudia Chiossone. Research Assistance by Elodie Shoring, Knox Carter, and Rafaela Horle. Music by Kinneret. Series Artwork by Sid Lugo. Intro Animations by Gemma Hill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.0 / 5

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Spotify

4.9 / 5

36 ratings

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