Absurd Real History

Oct 28 2024 38 ep. 51 mins 6

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The world is filled with so much ridiculous stories it's hard to believe they're real. Each week Saoirse Siné will explain to you, and a different comedic guest, an absurd story from the past. New episode with a different guest released EVERY Tuesday morning GMT time.

Saoirse is Artistic Director of theatre company Scream for Ireland and believes in making the unknown known through her work. This podcast is simply the factual research of the madness.

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"Marchesa Luisa Casati" with Colin Kibler

Oct 28 2024 39 mins

Join Saoirse Siné as she discusses this fascinating fashionista with Colin KiblerSourceshttps://artuk.org/discover/stories/the-marvellous-marchesa-casati-a-living-work-of-arthttps://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2003/09/22/the-divine-marquisehttps://www.operaballet.nl/en/articles/23-facts-about-luisa-casatihttps://www.marchesacasati.com/about-casatihttps://www.anothermag.com/fashion-

Christmas Facts from Irelands All

Dec 29 2023 15 mins

This month on Absurd Real History we take a break for a chill special christmas episde, relax and unwind from the holidays with a few facts from the classic 'Irelands All" magazine. We'll be back to our normal show January 29th.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/absurd-real-history/donations

"Edgar Allan Poe" with Burell Kingery

Nov 28 2023 80 mins

Surprise! - Saoirse Siné is back with a weird story from the past. This time, director of Edgar Allan Poeprov, Burell Kingery, comes to share about the weird death of Edgar Allan poe.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/absurd-real-history/donations

A Gracious Goodbye (For Now....?)

Jun 28 2021 10 mins

A fond farewell from Saoirse Siné. If you enjoyed the podcast let her and others know. Absurd Real History will possibly return but only with your help. You can donate to show your love at the link at the bottom of this description.Follow Saoirse on Twitter and Instagram if you so [email protected] for any inquiriesBrought to you by Scream for Ireland (be sure to

"Singapore Penis Panic" with Alison Spittle

Jun 21 2021 50 mins

This week Saoirse Siné talks of ancient Chinese philosophy and how it relates to hundreds thinking penis's were shrinking for a brief stint during 1960's Singapore. With the incredible comedian/podcaster Alison Spittle! Follow Saoirse on Twitter and Instagram if you so [email protected] for any inquiriesBrought to you by Scream for Ireland (be sure to foll

"The Great Molasses Flood" with Camelia LR

Jun 14 2021 40 mins

We talk about the catastrophic event you probably never heard of. This week Saoirse Siné tells you, and special guest Camerlia LR all about how Boston became a flooded sticky mess.Follow Saoirse on Twitter and Instagram if you so [email protected] for any inquiriesBrought to you by Scream for Ireland (be sure to follow them on social media too!)Episode Source Mate

"London Gin Craze" with Niall Johnson

Jun 07 2021 53 mins

Special guest Niall Johnson is a big gin fan, but before this episode he didn't know who his precious alcohol almost ruined London when it was first introduced.Follow Saoirse on Twitter and Instagram if you so [email protected] for any inquiriesBrought to you by Scream for Ireland (be sure to follow them on social media too!)Episode Source Materialhttps://www.h

"Marcel Duchamp and Fountain" with Nell Mercier

May 31 2021 46 mins

This week Saoirse Siné speaks modern art with the wonderful Nell Mercier, and then gushes over the modern day artist that most resembles a pioneer of the modern art world.Follow Saoirse on Twitter and Instagram if you so [email protected] for any inquiriesBrought to you by Scream for Ireland.Episode Source Materialhttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Marcel-Duc

"Edmund Kean" with Will Murphy

May 24 2021 51 mins

This week Saoirse Siné talks of the scandalous shakespearean actor Edmund Kean, with fellow actor Will Murphy.Follow Saoirse on Twitter and Instagram if you so [email protected] for any inquiriesBrought to you by Scream for Ireland.Episode Source Material“Dead famous” by Greg Jenner“Great Theatrical Disasters” by Gyles Brandrethhttp://britainunlimited.com/

"Mass Hysteria and Strict Schools" with Denny Redmond

May 17 2021 54 mins

This week Saoirse Siné talks mass hysteria, mental disciple and fainting school children with actor Denny Redmond.Follow Saoirse on Twitter and Instagram if you so [email protected] for any inquiriesBrought to you by Scream for Ireland.Episode Source Material"Mass Hysteria in Schools: A Worldwide History Since 1566"by Robert E. Bartholomew, Bob Rickardhttp