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This week we're diving *olympic pun intended* into the juicy history behind the Olympics! From their origins in ancient Greece where athletes competed naked in honor of Zeus, to the modern Olympics and the infamous tradition of passing out condoms in the Olympic Village. We talk Olympic scandals, record breakers and all the hot gossip behind the scenes. This is the Olympics!Created and produced by Tess Bellomo and Claire DonaldGo HERE to find out more about our show and get merch, live event updates, and social media linksFor our premium service of two episodes a month, go HERE. Best $7.99/month you'll ever spend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode, Tess takes us through the glamorous Plague/Black Death/Pandemic that completely wiped out Europe in the 14th century. Jk it's not glamorous at all. It's really gross. Like vomit gross.We talk about how the Plague first originated, the terrible symptoms, how and when the GERM was understood by scientists , and of course, our own personal stories about Covid, because we are millennials with trauma who relate everything back to themselves.Warning: this episode contains a lot of gross imagery of blood, boils, and puss. Our apologies but y'all wanted this!Created and produced by Tess Bellomo and Claire DonaldGo HERE to find out more about our show and get merch, live event updates, and social media linksFor our premium service of two episodes a month, go HERE. Best $7.99/month you'll ever spend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You asked for it Rammies, and we delivered. Today we are covering the INSANE story that is the Patty Hearst Kidnapping. Patricia Hearst is the granddaughter of newspaper tycoon, William Randolph Hearst. Following her 1974 kidnapping by the Symbionese Liberation Army, she was found and arrested 19 months after being abducted, by which time she was a fugitive wanted for serious crimes committed with members of the group.Detours include: Theater kids, Stockholm Syndrome, and of course, Bravo.Created and produced by Tess Bellomo and Claire DonaldFor more RAM, go here. Follow us on social media, buy merch, and see upcoming events near you!Sign up for our PREMIUM Subscription here. $7.99 for two bonus episodes a month where we spill personal TEA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode, Tess takes us through the INSANITY of the website that is Ashley Madison, designed for married people seeking affairs. We go through the start and concept of the website, the CEO and his troubling, problematic language around why the website was a positive idea, and the aggressive and quite comical marketing strategy including advertisements that should have never been on air. Then, to make the episode even more shocking, we take you through the HACK of 2015, and the data leak that lead to many celebrities, influencers, and politicians being outed for using the website.Detours include: teachers being hungover, Real Housewives of New York City, and sending nudes. Sorry, Moms!Created and produced by Tess Bellomo and Claire DonaldFor more RAM, go here. Follow us on social media, buy merch, and see upcoming events near you!Sign up for our PREMIUM Subscription here. $7.99 for two bonus episodes a month where we spill personal TEA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are back, Rammies! This week we're covering a highly requested subject, Helen Keller! Helen Keller was REAL and her story is incredible! She was a woman who defied all odds to become one of the most influential figures of the 20th century. Born in 1880, Helen lost her sight and hearing at just 19 months old due to an illness. Despite these seemingly insurmountable challenges, she became a symbol of courage and perseverance. We take you through her incredible journey lead by her dedicated teacher, Anne Sullivan, helped her understand the concept of language. From writing books and graduating from Radcliffe college, to the vaudeville circuit and winning an Oscar, THIS IS HELEN KELLER!Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess BellomoFollow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and TikTok at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Premium at https://rightanswersmostly.supportingcast.fm/ for $7.99/month for two bonus episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's re-release episode is on a fashion industry icon and trailblazer, André Leon Talley. From his early years growing up in the Jim Crow-era South to his rise to prominence as a fashion journalist and Vogue's first African-American male creative director. Join us as we dish on everything from his infamous caftans and his time at Vogue magazine to his juicy stories of Anna Wintour and Karl Lagerfeld...we spill it all.TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussion of sexual assault and eating disordersCreated and produced by Claire Donald and Tess BellomoFollow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and TikTok at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Premium at https://rightanswersmostly.supportingcast.fm/ for $7.99/month for two bonus episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this RE-RELEASE episode, Tess takes us through the journey of Ross Ulbricht’s founding of Silk Road, the dark web known as “the Amazon for drugs.” Meant to be a place for buyers and sellers to conduct marijuana transactions using Bitcoin, it quickly escalated to offering hard core drugs, weapons, and before the FBI could find this man…murders. This is Silk Road. Created and produced by Claire Donald & Tess BellomoFollow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠ and TikTok at ⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠Join Premium at https://rightanswersmostly.supportingcast.fm/ for $7.99/month for two bonus episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In our RE-RELEASE, Claire takes us to a journey out West with the infamous Donner Party. Due to unfortunate mishaps and delays, what started as a hopeful journey on the Oregon Trail quickly turns into a story of starvation, murder and, you know it, Canniblism. Grab your wagon and oxen and join us! This is The Donner Party.Plan your trip on The Oregon Trail!: https://cmhuddleston.com/uploads/3/5/8/9/35892337/greg_4_lesson_plans.pdfCreated and produced by Claire Donald and Tess BellomoFollow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠ and TikTok at ⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠Join Premium at https://rightanswersmostly.supportingcast.fm/ for $7.99/month for two bonus episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In our last episode before a few weeks of summer break, we are back answering all your fan questions with one of our favorite types of Episodes, ASK US ANYTHING! We answer everything from advice about friendship and romantic breakups, to skin care routine, to funny high school stories, to just gabbing about our most epic nights out, favorite cocktails, and go to snacks. Enjoy! We will be back with a brand new episode June 24th! In the meantime, please subscribe to our premium channel with more episodes! Thank you for having us Spotify Studios!Created and produced by Tess Bellomo & Claire DonaldGo here for more RAMIf you are interested in two bonus eps a month, join our premium subscription where we get more personal, spill the tea, add you to our close friends list on instagram, and you get discounted merch and the first to know about announcements! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You look like...CLARA BOW!The Swifties have asked for it and we delivered. Join us as we dive into the legacy of the original "It Girl," Clara Bow. From her humble beginnings in Brooklyn to becoming Hollywood's first sex symbol and her groundbreaking career in silent cinema, Clara's journey is full of resilience, talent, turbulent relationships and the pursuit of fame. THIS IS CLARA BOWTrigger warning: SAAs always, check us out us here to see our social media accounts, merch, event updates, and our premium subscription for $7.99 per month for TWO bonus episodes!Created and produced by Tess Bellomo and Claire Donald Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices