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That's So Macaroni

Podcast door Kelsey and Sarah

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Geschiedenis & Religie

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What happens when a history teacher with a World War II obsession teams up with a genetics nerd who works in a hospital lab? You get a show that treats untaught events, odd inventions, and overlooked people like a treasure hunt—with jokes, receipts, and plenty of curiosity. Chock full of twists and turns, Kelsey and Sarah bring history to life, with a little 'Mean Girl' energy. So put a feather in your cap doodle dandies - We're going to make "That's So Macaroni" happen!

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aflevering Episode 11: The King, The Cows, and the Scandinavian Joke - Sweden: Part 1 artwork

Episode 11: The King, The Cows, and the Scandinavian Joke - Sweden: Part 1

We’re eating donuts, laughing at a viral clip about Charles XII, and then we fall into the rabbit hole: how a northern kingdom turns itself into a Baltic Sea superpower by stacking ports, treaties, and absolutely furious neighbors. We trace the early chaos through the Kalmar Union and Queen Margaret I’s not-so-behind-the-scenes rule, then jump to Gustav Vasa, the Stockholm Bloodbath, and the moment Sweden hardens into a more modern state with a standing army and a hereditary crown. From there, the map gets messy fast: Russia’s Time of Troubles, the Ingrian War, and treaty terms that make Sweden richer and everyone else louder. Yes, we also stop to translate rubles into cows, sturgeon, and fur coats, because early-modern economics is unhinged. If you like chaotic royal history, Baltic Sea politics, and the Great Northern War setup told with jokes and real stakes, hit play. Subscribe so you don’t miss part two, share this with a history-loving friend, and leave us a review with your hottest Sweden take.

4 mei 2026 - 54 min
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Episode 10: Snakes On a Boat and Two Fugitive Generals - Punic Wars: Part 3

Hannibal Barca’s life reads like a chain of impossible decisions: swear a childhood oath to hate Rome, ignite the Second Punic War, haul elephants across the Alps, and then gamble everything on a battlefield trap so effective it wipes out tens of thousands at Cannae. We walk through the story with all the messy details intact, including what Rome does when it refuses to take the bait, how Hannibal keeps his army alive by living off the land, and why one brilliant victory still isn’t enough if your own government won’t send reinforcements. Then we pivot to the man Rome builds into its answer: Publius Cornelius Scipio, later Scipio Africanus. Because Roman sources preserve more of his life, we get to trace how a patrician education, battlefield nerve, and raw political theater turn him into a commander with a plan bold enough to bring the war to North Africa. Along the way we dig into leadership style, morale, propaganda, and the surprisingly modern idea of winning allies by treating captured cities well instead of burning them. Subscribe for more deep-dive history, share this with a friend who loves ancient Rome and Carthage, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What part of Hannibal and Scipio’s rivalry stuck with you most?

20 apr 2026 - 1 h 5 min
aflevering Episode 9: Touring of Italy with Elephants - The Punic Wars: Part 2 artwork

Episode 9: Touring of Italy with Elephants - The Punic Wars: Part 2

Elephants don’t belong in winter mountains, which is exactly why Hannibal puts them there. We’re Sarah and Kelsey, and we’re telling the Punic Wars through the lens of the boldest move of the Second Punic War: Hannibal dragging an army from Carthaginian Spain over the Alps and into Roman territory when Rome assumes its navy can keep him contained. Along the way, we set the stage with the Roman Republic versus Carthage, the messy aftermath of the First Punic War, and the mercenary revolt that reshapes power in the western Mediterranean.  If you’re searching for Punic War history; Hannibal crossing the Alps, the Battle of Cannae explained, or the destruction of Carthage, this story connects the famous moments to the brutal endpoint. Subscribe, share the show with your fellow history nerds, and leave a review so more people can find us. What’s your favorite “how did they think this was a good idea” moment from ancient history?

6 apr 2026 - 48 min
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Episode 8: Sacred Chickens Tried To Stop This War - The Punic Wars: Part 1

Rome doesn’t want a war with a sea empire, Carthage doesn’t want a land power breathing down its trade routes, and a crew of unemployed mercenaries decides to light the match anyway. From Massena and Syracuse to brutal attrition on Sicily, we follow the First Punic War as it spirals into naval innovation, massive battles, war elephants, and storms that kill staggering numbers of people. And yes, we end with one of the best cautionary tales in military history: when sacred chickens give a clear order, you follow. If you like funny history with real stakes, subscribe, share this with a friend who loves ancient warfare, and leave us a review so more people can find the show. What’s the most unhinged decision in the story: the corvus boarding plank, the elephant comeback, or the chicken incident? Our Resources [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PiGsrdb85oyslTRe0srmLKC9fe7zeX-IVt-3tYIaMrc/edit?usp=sharing] for the Episode!

23 mrt 2026 - 55 min
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