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.
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Episode 16 - Scared To Death & Full Of Grass (The Story of Raw Head & Bloody Bones) (00:43:08)
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 ...
Episode 15 - Big & Tall, Short & Small (The Story of Anna Haining Swan) (00:47:21)
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 ...
Episode 14 - Fine Dining & Rubber Tires (00:49:25)
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 ha...
Episode 13 - Stay Golden Pony Boy (00:49:47)
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 R...
Episode 12 - The Hat From Outlander (00:41:24)
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 l...
Episode 11 - Castrated Dance Moms (00:41:13)
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,...
Episode 10 - The Bath & Fork Toilet Mask (00:41:13)
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 devic...
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 gro...
Episode 8 - Wolfgang Amadeus Moz-fart (00:47:48)
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...
Episode 7 - Platypus Sweat, It Does A Body Good (00:46:22)
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...
Episode 6 - Four Legged Fun Going Dumb at The Side Show (00:39:23)
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....
Episode 5 - DJ Tooth Mouse Live at The Sugar Paste Festival (00:37:01)
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...
Episode 4 - A Celebratory Feast Of Bird Shit Pies (00:49:03)
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...
Episode 3 - Abigail Has Died Of Dysentery (00:46:53)
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 com...
Episode 2 - Julius Cheeser & The Peanut Butter Kangaroo (00:48:36)
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...
Episode 1 - Horace & The Melancholy Ambience (00:44:08)
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 ...
