
Dark History
Bailey Sarian, known for her massive success with “Murder, Mystery & Makeup,” has taken her true crime expertise to new heights with her podcast Dark History, where she proves history doesn’t have to be boring. This award-winning series, delves into the untold stories of history—from psycho dictators to shocking corporate scandals—that were never covered in school. With its gripping drama, Dark History consistently tops the charts in the history category, solidifying Bailey as a powerhouse in both the true crime and history spaces.
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Jun 25, 2025 • 1h 2min
174: Murder, Incest, and Castration: How Nero DESTROYED Rome
Hi friends, happy Wednesday!
So you guys know I love dictators. And you ended up *LOVING* the Caesar episode… So it made me wonder what other, *older* dictators were out there who I assumed were boring but actually had these scandalous lives.
And that’s when I found out about a certain emperor we’re gonna talk about today. Not only did he mass murder an entire group of people, but he *personally* killed just about everyone who got close to him.
And you might think okay, typical bloodthirsty tyrant. Been there, done that. But … no. No one has ever matched this guy's freak.
Some of the dictators we’ve talked about are actually failed artists. And then they take revenge on the world by taking it over.
But this guy… it’s almost like he didn’t care about being in power at all. All he wanted to do was sing. And dance. And have insane orgies with eunuchs. But instead… he was forced by his mother to rule Rome.
Today I am coming to you with the insane TRUE story of one of the world’s first tyrants. This is the Dark History of NERO.
I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History.
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This podcast is Executive Produced by:
Bailey Sarian & Kevin Grosch and Joey Scavuzzo from Made In Network
Head Writer: Allyson Philobos
Writer: Katie Burris
Additional Writing: Jessica Charles
Research provided by: Dr. Thomas Messersmith
Special thank you to our Historical Consultant: Dr. Dustin Cranford
Director: Brian Jaggers
Additional Editing: Julien Perez and Maria Norris
Post Supervisor: Kelly Hardin
Production Management: Ross Woodruff
Hair: Angel Gonzalez
Makeup: Bailey Sarian
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Jun 18, 2025 • 57min
173: Stripper Wars: Chippendales’ Glamour, Greed & MURDER?!
Hi friends, happy Wednesday!
For some reason, female nudity feels *way* more common than male nudity. In pop culture at least, we’re way more used to seeing women being naked and sexualized.
Think how many times you see titties on tv. And then think about how everyone loses their minds when there’s a penis on HBO or White Lotus. It’s rare!
Back in the 1950s, it was only men who had bachelor parties. Bachelorette parties? Not a thing. In those days, women would have bridal showers. And men got to have their wild night out.
But by the 70s, feminism was going strong. Women were feeling a little more liberated. They wanted equality, and that meant that we wanted bachelorette parties, baby. Like, we want exactly what the guys are having.
And this story is really about a few guys being in the right place at the right time. Because they started something over in Los Angeles that overlapped with the rise of porn, *and* female empowerment.
Because what do you need for the perfect bachelorette party? Booze, penis straws and… strippers. Hot, naked, dancing men.
I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History.
I sometimes talk about my Good Reads in the show. So here's the link if you want to check it out. IDK. lol: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/139701263-bailey
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This podcast is Executive Produced by:
Bailey Sarian & Kevin Grosch and Joey Scavuzzo from Made In Network
Head Writer: Allyson Philobos
Writer: Katie Burris
Additional Writing: Jessica Charles
Research provided by: Coleen Smith
Special thank you to our Historical Consultant: Natalia Mehlman Petrzela - Professor of History at The New School and host of the podcast ‘Welcome To Your Fantasy’.
Director: Brian Jaggers
Edited by: Julien Perez
Additional Editing: Maria Norris
Post Supervisor: Kelly Hardin
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Jun 11, 2025 • 1h 4min
172: Earthquakes: From Human Sacrifice to Nuclear Disaster… Is the Big One Coming??
Hi friends, happy Wednesday!
Do you guys remember earthquake drills? I grew up in California… So earthquake drills were just part of my life growing up.
It seemed like we did earthquake drills nonstop. And despite that, I can never seem to remember what to do during an earthquake. Like, do I go to a doorway? Do I hide under a desk?
Do I stop, drop, and roll? Oh right, that’s for fires.
Some earthquakes are so big they have literally changed the size and rotation of the earth. The whole thing terrifies me because I learned that sometimes, an earthquake is just the *beginning* of a disaster.
Earthquakes can trigger *other* events - like tsunamis, fires, and even… human sacrifice. And once upon a time, an earthquake almost caused a nuclear disaster. So let’s get into it.
I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History.
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Head Writer: Allyson Philobos
Writer: Katie Burris
Additional Writing: Jessica Charles
Research provided by: Arelí Rocha
Special thank you to our Historical Consultant: James Carter, PhD - Author of “Champion's Day: The End of Old Shanghai”
Director: Brian Jaggers
Additional Editing: Julien Perez and Maria Norris
Post Supervisor: Kelly Hardin
Production Management: Ross Woodruff
Hair: Angel Gonzalez
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May 28, 2025 • 1h 6min
171: Walmart: From American dream to American NIGHTMARE
Hi friends, happy Wednesday!
Do you guys remember that movie “Where the Heart Is?” It’s all about this girl who secretly moves into the store without anyone noticing, then she gives birth in the mattress department… and again, no one notices… It stars Natalie Portman, it’s great.
When I was a kid and I saw this movie, it was 100% believable to me. I mean when I think of Walmart, I think of this ridiculously *HUGE* store with everything you could possibly need.
I’m talking late night tampon runs, trashbags, nail polish removers, hot Cheetos and cream cheese… if you know you know. I honestly don’t even remember a time in my life when Walmart didn’t exist.
Millions of Americans depend on their low prices just to get by in this economy. Walmart is a savior to some people.
Others believe it’s the reason millions of Americans are in debt. I know… plot twist. Whatever you believe… Walmart is the biggest company in the world and *everyone* has an opinion on it.
So of course I had to get the tea for us. Welcome to the Dark History of WALMART!
I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History.
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Head Writer: Allyson Philobos
Writer: Katie Burris
Additional Writing: Jessica Charles
Research provided by: Coleen Smith
Special thank you to our Historical Consultant: Charles Fishman - Journalist and author of “The Wal-Mart Effect” and “One Giant Leap”.
Director: Brian Jaggers
Additional Editing: Julien Perez and Maria Norris
Post Supervisor: Kelly Hardin
Production Management: Ross Woodruff
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May 21, 2025 • 55min
170: The Shocking Truth About Dairy: Why are we *really* drinking milk?
Hi friends, happy Wednesday!
As a country, America has always had a complicated relationship with dairy. One month we hate it, the next month, some weird cottage cheese recipe goes viral, and we’re all over it again.
But here's something I thought was a little strange. You never hear about dairy farmers or the dairy industry going bankrupt. It made me wonder why. Turns out… the dairy industry is in bed with the government.
Why? Because the government desperately needs them not to fail. And that’s just the tip of the string cheese. We’ve been brainwashed into thinking we *need* dairy from the time we were kids. And there’s a wild reason for that.
It involves Marie Antoinette, cheese caves, and… Dominoes? Guys… this is a wild one. And I’m not going to lie… you might think twice before ordering your next Taco Bell burrito.
Welcome to the Dark History of Big Dairy!
I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History.
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Head Writer: Allyson Philobos
Writer: Katie Burris
Additional Writing: Jessica Charles
Research provided by: Dr. Thomas Messersmith
Special thank you to our Historical Consultant: Emily Baron Cadloff, journalist and senior editor at ‘Modern Farmer’
Director: Brian Jaggers
Additional Editing: Julien Perez and Maria Norris
Post Supervisor: Kelly Hardin
Production Management: Ross Woodruff
Hair: Angel Gonzalez
Makeup: Nikki La Rose
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May 14, 2025 • 33min
169: The Headlines called it “Justice,” In Reality it was a MASSACRE
Hi friends, happy Wednesday!
You know, after living in Los Angeles for a few years, I’ve learned a lot. Like, for example, if you tell people you live in LA, the first thing they ask about is celebrities.
Who have I seen? What were they like? Am I friends with Kris Jenner? It’s always the same question.
LA is huge and a lot of people don’t realize it has a *crazy* history. Hollywood and celebrity culture is just one small part of it.
We’ve covered some LA history here on Dark History a couple of times. We did an episode on the Chicano Movement, and we even did one the Zoot Suit Riots.
During my research for those episodes, I came across an event I had never heard of… the Chinese Massacre of 1871. You might think by the name, this massacre happened in China.
But turns out, it happened right here in Los Angeles. It was essentially a mass murder killing spree, targeting Chinese American communities.
I wanted to do this episode because it’s one of those stories where I thought to myself: why aren’t they teaching this in school? Why has it gotten brushed under the rug and lost to history? Well, today we’re going to find out.
Welcome to the Dark History of the Chinese Massacre of 1871.
I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History.
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This podcast is Executive Produced by:
Bailey Sarian & Kevin Grosch and Joey Scavuzzo from Made In Network
Head Writer: Allyson Philobos
Writer: Katie Burris
Additional Writing: Jessica Charles
Research provided by: DH Research Team
Special thank you to our Historical Consultant: Scott Zesch, historian and author of "The Chinatown War."
Director: Brian Jaggers
Additional Editing: Julien Perez & Maria Norris
Post Supervisor: Kelly Hardin
Production Management: Ross Woodruff
Hair: Angel Gonzalez
Makeup: Roni Herrera
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May 7, 2025 • 60min
168: Britain's FIRST Female Serial Killer & A Gangster Mastermind??: DH of MOMSTERS
Hi friends, happy Wednesday!
The other day I was watching Monster In Law - remember that movie? It starred J Lo, her character falls in love with this dream guy, they get engaged, and everything is perfect until… she meets her mother-in-law.
The mother in law is played by Jane Fonda by the way, she’s so good in it. And the whole movie is essentially about how this mother in law makes her future daughter in law’s life hell, so she can break up the marriage.
I caught this movie on TV, around mother’s day. Which made me laugh, because when most of us think of mother’s day, we think of flowers, chocolate, cards that say I love you. But for so many people, that’s not the case.
Sometimes moms can be the worst. Which got me thinking… who *are* the worst mothers in history? And what did they do to be considered *so* bad?
Well, let me just say, I wasn’t expecting to find *so* many crazy stories. I had to keep it to two. So let’s get into it. Welcome to the Dark History of Momsters. Get it? Moms who are Monsters?!
I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History.
I sometimes talk about my Good Reads in the show. So here's the link if you want to check it out. IDK. lol: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/139701263-bailey
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This podcast is Executive Produced by:
Bailey Sarian & Kevin Grosch and Joey Scavuzzo from Made In Network
Head Writer: Allyson Philobos
Writer: Katie Burris
Additional Writing: Jessica Charles
Research provided by: Dr. Thomas Messersmith
Special thank you to our Historical Consultant: Terry Turner, tour guide at Bradford-Ma Barker House
Director: Brian Jaggers
Edited by: Julien Perez
Additional Editing: Maria Norris
Post Supervisor: Kelly Hardin
Production Management: Ross Woodruff
Hair: Angel Gonzalez
Makeup: Roni Herrera
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Apr 23, 2025 • 51min
167: Wendy & Britney: Hollywood Hostages? The DH of Conservatorships
Hi friends, happy Wednesday!
I love Wendy Williams. She’s an icon, she’s a legend, and “she is the moment.” From 2008 to 2021 Wendy hosted over 2,000 episodes of her show, got an Emmy nomination for best host, and honestly gave us some of the best memes and clips of all time.
Then, in 2021, Wendy kind of… Vanished. No one really said what was going on. Just that she was dealing with “health problems.”
Turns out, Wendy was put under something called… a“conservatorship.”
Now this was allegedly to help her manage her life and money in this difficult time. But a lot of fans, myself included, were left wondering… who’s really calling the shots here? And is Wendy in trouble?
It seems like we only hear about conservatorships when it comes to celebrities. But after I did some digging… it turns out, it’s *WAY* more common than we think. So let’s get into it.
I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History.
I sometimes talk about my Good Reads in the show. So here's the link if you want to check it out. IDK. lol: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/139701263-bailey
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Bailey Sarian & Kevin Grosch and Joey Scavuzzo from Made In Network
Head Writer: Allyson Philobos
Writer: Katie Burris
Additional Writing: Alexander Elmore
Research provided by: Coleen Smith & Alexander Elmore
Special thank you to our Historical Consultant: Dr. Stacey Wood, Molly Mason Jones Professor of Psychology Scripps College. Author of the forthcoming book “Played: The Psychology of Scams”
Director: Brian Jaggers
Additional Editing: Julien Perez & Maria Norris
Post Supervisor: Kelly Hardin
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Apr 16, 2025 • 1h 7min
166: The Shocking Sex Scandals Behind This Infamous Dictator
Hi friends, happy Wednesday!
Julius Caesar...military genius, fashion icon, drama queen, and oh yeah—murdered by 60 of his coworkers.
We've all heard the name before. Maybe you think of togas, Caesar salads (not from him btw), or that phrase "Beware the Ides of March." Whatever that means. But Caesar’s real story? Lemme tell you... way messier than what they told us in school.
From pirate kidnappings to public sex scandals, and flexing on his enemies to literally dumping a bucket of #2 on a senator’s head— history remembers this man as some regal leader. But he was pure chaos.
And his murder? Less Shakespearian tragedy and more Game of Thrones energy. So why did Rome turn on their “god”? And did Caesar kind of have it coming? Let’s get into it.
This is the Dark History of Julius Caesar.
I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History.
I sometimes talk about my Good Reads in the show. So here's the link if you want to check it out. IDK. lol: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/139701263-bailey
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This podcast is Executive Produced by:
Bailey Sarian & Kevin Grosch and Joey Scavuzzo from Made In Network
Head Writer: Allyson Philobos
Writer: Katie Burris
Additional Writing: Emma Lehman
Research provided by: Dr. Thomas Messersmith
Special thank you to our Historical Consultant: Dr. Josiah Osgood, author of “Uncommon Wrath: How Caesar and Cato’s Deadly Rivalry Destroyed the Roman Republic”
Director: Brian Jaggers
Additional Editing: Julien Perez & Maria Norris
Post Supervisor: Kelly Hardin
Production Management: Ross Woodruff
Hair: Roni Herrera
Makeup: Angel Gonzalez
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Apr 9, 2025 • 43min
165: The Psychotic Actor & Assassin Who Killed America’s Favorite President
Hi friends, happy Wednesday!
There are some things from history class that just stick in my brain. Mostly… the murders. I’m sure this isn’t surprising to anyone.
Like JFK getting shot in his car. Or… Julius Caesar getting stabbed in the back. And, for some reason I always remembered that Abraham Lincoln was shot in a theater.
I always thought, “wow, way to ruin everyone's night at the theater.” But that's really all I knew.
But after some searching… I was SHOCKED to learn the real story.
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Bailey Sarian & Kevin Grosch and Joey Scavuzzo from Made In Network
Head Writer: Allyson Philobos
Writer: Katie Burris
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Professor at Chapman University, and author of “The Year that Broke
Politics: Collusion and Chaos in the Presidential Election of 1968”
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