

Dark History
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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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Sep 4, 2024 • 36min
143: The Joanie Awards! The only award show where everyone is dead | Dark History
Hi friends, happy Wednesday! How the *HELL* are we at *ANOTHER* Joanie’s episode already?! I feel like we *JUST* did the last one… like… a week ago. Anyway… I’m so excited. I *LOVE* the Joanies. It’s just such a fun way to recap the season, revisit my favorite episodes and brush up on some wild cocktail facts that you may have forgotten about.I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History.Want some cool Bailey Merch?Shop Dark History Merch: https://www.baileysarian.com_______You can find the Dark History podcast on Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen to your podcasts, and every Thursday here on my YouTube for the visual side of things.Apple Podcast- https://www.apple.co/darkhistoryDark History Merch- https://www.baileysarian.com_______FOLLOW ME AROUND Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9vInstagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PRFacebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLVPinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnYYoutube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3OgSnapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9dDiscord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarianRECOMMEND A STORY HERE: cases4bailey@gmail.com Business Related Emails: bailey@underscoretalent.comBusiness Related Mail: Bailey Sarian 4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300 Burbank, CA 91505_______Go to https://www.Zocdoc.com/DARKHISTORY and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Right now, Hungryroot is offering Dark History listeners 40% off your first delivery and free veggies for life. Just go to https://www.Hungryroot.com/DARKHISTORY, to get 40% off your first delivery and get your free veggies.Start your free online visit today at https://www.forhers.com/DARKHISTORY for your personalized weight loss treatment options. Hers Weight Loss includes compounded products which are not approved nor verified for safety or effectiveness by FDA. Prescription products require a provider consultation. Restrictions apply. Actual price to customer will depend on product and subscription plan purchase.Personal styling for everyone—get started today at https://www.StitchFix.com/darkhistory.

Aug 21, 2024 • 35min
142: The Dark History of The Guinness Family: Your Favorite Beer is CURSED!
Hi friends, happy Wednesday!In the US, we have The Kennedys, but here are so many other families in history that are just as rich and influential. Sometimes more. And over in Ireland… they have the Guinness family. Yes, that Guinness. The beer your ex boyfriend loved… a little too much. Also the people who somehow became responsible for those World Record books? But when I started to get into it… I was shocked. I mean I thought the Kennedy Curse was bad. This was *WAY* worse. This family has been a part of some of the biggest events in Ireland’s history, and they have some serious skeletons in the closet. I appreciate you coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History. Want some cool Bailey Merch?Shop Dark History Merch: https://www.baileysarian.com_______You can find the Dark History podcast on Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen to your podcasts, and every Thursday here on my YouTube for the visual side of things.Apple Podcast- https://www.apple.co/darkhistoryDark History Merch- https://www.baileysarian.com_______FOLLOW ME AROUND Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9vInstagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PRFacebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLVPinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnYYoutube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3OgSnapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9dDiscord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarianRECOMMEND A STORY HERE: cases4bailey@gmail.com Business Related Emails: bailey@underscoretalent.comBusiness Related Mail: Bailey Sarian 4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300 Burbank, CA 91505_______We have a special deal for our audience: Get your first visit for only five dollars at https://www.Apostrophe.com/DARKHISTORY when you use our code: DARKHISTORY. There’s more to imagine when you listen. Sign up for a free 30-day Audible trial and your first audiobook is free. Visit https://www.audible.com/DARK HISTORY Shop the SKIMS Soft Lounge Collection at https://www.SKIMS.com. After you place your order, select "podcast" in the survey and select my show in the dropdown menu that follows.Go to https://www.Hungryroot.com/DARKHISTORY, to get 40% off your first delivery and get your free veggies.

Aug 14, 2024 • 39min
141: The Dark History of Designer Babies: Creating the "Perfect" Child & playing god
Over the last hundred years, some WILD stuff has gone down in the world of genetics. Did you know that Stalin was once approached to be a sperm donor to create a perfect baby? Or that Jeffrey Epstein had a secret plan to create a squad of genius children on a mysterious ranch in New Mexico? Or that one man created a sperm bank that ONLY accepted “donations” from Nobel Prize winning scientists? Well, we’re gonna get into all that and more in this episode. This is the Dark History of… Designer Babies. I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History.Want some cool Bailey Merch?Shop Dark History Merch: https://www.baileysarian.com_______You can find the Dark History podcast on Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen to your podcasts, and every Thursday here on my YouTube for the visual side of things.Apple Podcast- https://www.apple.co/darkhistoryDark History Merch- https://www.baileysarian.com_______FOLLOW ME AROUND Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9vInstagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PRFacebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLVPinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnYYoutube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3OgSnapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9dDiscord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarianRECOMMEND A STORY HERE: cases4bailey@gmail.com Business Related Emails: bailey@underscoretalent.comBusiness Related Mail: Bailey Sarian 4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300 Burbank, CA 91505________Get your first visit for only five dollars at https://www.Apostrophe.com/DARKHISTORY when you use our code: DARKHISTORY. Check out https://www.Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to https://www.squarespace.com/DARKHISTORY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Go to https://www.shipstation.com and use code DARKHISTORY to sign up for your FREE 60-day trial. For listeners of the show, Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial when you go to https://www.DipseaStories.com/DARKHISTORY.

Aug 7, 2024 • 49min
140: The Funeral Industry is a SCAM! The Dark History of Death
Hi friends, happy Wednesday!If you know me, you know I’m obsessed with death. Between Dark History and Murder Mystery & Makeup, it comes up *all* the time. But recently, I realized when people talk about death, they only talk about the event leading up to death--not what happens after. If you’re in America, dying isn’t necessarily about being remembered. It’s very freaking stressful. And… expensive. The industry makes over 20 billion dollars a year. So it got me thinking… why do we do this? Does it have to be this way? And who the hell is profiting off of all this death? I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History.Want some cool Bailey Merch?Shop Dark History Merch: https://www.baileysarian.com_______You can find the Dark History podcast on Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen to your podcasts, and every Thursday here on my YouTube for the visual side of things.Apple Podcast- https://www.apple.co/darkhistoryDark History Merch- https://www.baileysarian.com_______FOLLOW ME AROUND Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9vInstagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PRFacebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLVPinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnYYoutube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3OgSnapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9dDiscord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarianRECOMMEND A STORY HERE: cases4bailey@gmail.com Business Related Emails: bailey@underscoretalent.comBusiness Related Mail: Bailey Sarian 4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300 Burbank, CA 91505________You can sign up for a free 30-day Audible trial and get your first audiobook free! Just visit https://www.audible.com/DARKHISTORY to get started.Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to https://www.LIQUIDIV.COM and use code DARKHISTORY at checkout. Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://www.Zocdoc.com/DARKHISTORY to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. For a limited time, kids eat FREE! Go to https://www.HelloFresh.com/darkhistorykids to unlock this exclusive offer. That’s one free kids’ meal per box for two months while your subscription is active.

Jul 24, 2024 • 38min
139: Dark History: Half Man… Half Pig?! The Bloody Truth Behind Organ Transplants
Hi friends, happy Wednesday!I stumbled upon this wild story around 3am the other day. It's about Claire Sylvia, who faced serious heart issues and underwent a successful heart transplant. However, upon waking up, she suddenly craved beer and Chicken McNugget, things she had never really enjoyed. It turned out her donor, upon investigation, had a deep love for both. The more Claire learned about him, the more she realized she had adopted aspects of his personality. It got me thinking—does this phenomenon occur with every organ transplant? And now they're talking about using pig hearts—will we all start behaving like pigs next? So many questions!I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History.Want some cool Bailey Merch?Shop Dark History Merch: https://www.baileysarian.com_______You can find the Dark History podcast on Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen to your podcasts, and every Thursday here on my YouTube for the visual side of things.Apple Podcast- https://www.apple.co/darkhistoryDark History Merch- https://www.baileysarian.com_______FOLLOW ME AROUND Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9vInstagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PRFacebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLVPinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnYYoutube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3OgSnapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9dDiscord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarianRECOMMEND A STORY HERE: cases4bailey@gmail.com Business Related Emails: bailey@underscoretalent.comBusiness Related Mail: Bailey Sarian 4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300 Burbank, CA 91505________Go to https://www.Hungryroot.com/DARKHISTORY to get 40% off your first delivery and get your free veggies.Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://www.Zocdoc.com/DARKHISTORY to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Get your first visit for only five dollars at https://www.Apostrophe.com/DARKHISTORY when you use our code: DARKHISTORY. Head to https://www.acorns.com/darkhistory or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today!Sign up for a free 30-day Audible trial and your first audiobook is free. Visit https://www.audible.com/DARK HISTORY

Jul 17, 2024 • 47min
138: Dark History: Debutante Balls, Prom, & Daughters for sale?
Hi friends, happy Wednesday!Some of us loved Prom. Some of us thought it was stupid. Some of us didn’t even go. But why do we even do it? And when did Prom start? Turns out… the roots of this high school tradition goes back centuries and involves something *VERY* controversial. This is the Dark History of… Debutante Balls & Prom.I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in tomorrow for more Dark History. Want some cool Bailey Merch? Shop Dark History Merch: https://www.baileysarian.com_______You can find the Dark History podcast on Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen to your podcasts, and every Thursday here on my YouTube for the visual side of things. Apple Podcast- https://www.apple.co/darkhistoryDark History Merch- https://www.baileysarian.com_______FOLLOW ME AROUND Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9vInstagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PRFacebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLVPinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnYYoutube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3OgSnapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9d Discord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarianRECOMMEND A STORY HERE: cases4bailey@gmail.com Business Related Emails: bailey@underscoretalent.comBusiness Related Mail: Bailey Sarian 4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300 Burbank, CA 91505_______Shop the SKIMS Soft Lounge Collection at SKIMS.com.After you place your order, select "podcast" in the survey and select Dark History in the dropdown menu that follows.For listeners of the show, Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial when you go to https://www.DipseaStories.com/DARKHISTORY.Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to https://www.LIQUIDIV.com and use code DARKHISTORY at checkout. Now’s the best time to get started at https://www.StitchFix.com/darkhistory and get $100 off… that’s $25 off your first 4 Fixes for a limited time only. Must redeem within 7 days of sign up. Offer does not include Kids Fixes.

Jul 10, 2024 • 45min
137: The Dark History of Gossip: Cancel Culture Started WAY Earlier Than You Think
Hi friends, happy Wednesday! Gossip has played a *VERY* important role throughout history. It brings us together and makes us feel like we know our favorite celebrities or people in power, but it can also tear us apart. But who paved the way for gossip to be what it is today? Well, this is the Dark History of Gossip.I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in tomorrow for more Dark History. Want some cool Bailey Merch? Shop Dark History Merch: https://www.baileysarian.com_______You can find the Dark History podcast on Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen to your podcasts, and every Thursday here on my YouTube for the visual side of things. Apple Podcast- https://www.apple.co/darkhistoryDark History Merch- https://www.baileysarian.com_______FOLLOW ME AROUND Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9vInstagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PRFacebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLVPinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnYYoutube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3OgSnapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9d Discord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarianRECOMMEND A STORY HERE: cases4bailey@gmail.com Business Related Emails: bailey@underscoretalent.comBusiness Related Mail: Bailey Sarian 4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300 Burbank, CA 91505________Check out https://www.Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to https://www.squarespace.com/DARKHISTORY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.We have a special deal for our audience: Get your first visit for only five dollars at https://www.Apostrophe.com/DARKHISTORY when you use our code: DARKHISTORY. Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://www.Zocdoc.com/DARKHISTORY to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to https://www.RocketMoney.com/DARKHISTORY.

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Jun 19, 2024 • 59min
136: Dark History: Killer Lemonade and the Unknown Truth of Energy Drinks
Discover the fascinating history behind energy drinks, from their origins in Asia to their global popularity. Learn about the controversies surrounding Four Loco and the potential dangers of consuming energy drinks. Explore the lawsuit against Monster Energy and the impact of gossip throughout history.

Jun 12, 2024 • 35min
135: Dark History: Trafficked & Beheaded!? The REAL Story behind your Disney Favs
Explore the dark and twisted origins of your favorite Disney movies, revealing R-rated original fairy tales with themes of cannibalism, SA, and body mutilation. Uncover the sinister roots of stories like Rapunzel, Snow White, and Sleeping Beauty filled with betrayal, imprisonment, and necrophilia. Delve into the controversial life of Lewis Carroll, the author of Alice in Wonderland, highlighting his fondness for little girls and nude sketches. Discover the shocking truth behind beloved childhood memories in this captivating podcast.

Jun 5, 2024 • 44min
134: Dark History: Meet the Gritty Gals who Shot up America’s Wild West
Hi friends, happy Wednesday!Everything you think you know about women in America’s Wild West is *WRONG.* I feel like we’ve been convinced that women back then were just quietly knitting, churning butter and popping out kids left and right. But THESE ladies? They were rough… they were tough… and they were smart and rebellious. And their legacies are just as complex as the men.I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History.Want some cool Bailey Merch?Shop Dark History Merch: https://www.baileysarian.com_______You can find the Dark History podcast on Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen to your podcasts, and every Thursday here on my YouTube for the visual side of things.Apple Podcast- https://www.apple.co/darkhistoryDark History Merch- https://www.baileysarian.com_______FOLLOW ME AROUND Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9vInstagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PRFacebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLVPinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnYYoutube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3OgSnapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9dDiscord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarianRECOMMEND A STORY HERE: cases4bailey@gmail.com Business Related Emails: bailey@underscoretalent.comBusiness Related Mail: Bailey Sarian 4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300 Burbank, CA 91505_______Get your first visit for only five dollars at https://www.Apostrophe.com/DARKHISTORY when you use our code: DARKHISTORY. Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to https://www.LIQUIDIV.com and use code DARKHISTORY at checkout.Shop the SKIMS T-Shirt Shop at SKIMS.com. Now available in sizes XXS - 4X. If you haven't yet, be sure to let them know we sent you! After you place your order, select "podcast" in the survey and select our show in the dropdown menu that follows.Go to https://www.shipstation.com and use code DARKHISTORY to sign up for your FREE 60-day trial.


