Right Answers Mostly

Mar 10 2025 140 ep. 67 mins 86

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History is just gossip! Join hosts Tess Bellomo and Claire Donald every Monday as they break down the juiciest stories from history and pop culture over a cocktail!

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America's Next Top Model

Mar 10 2025 68 mins

In this episode, we take a wild ride through the iconic (and often absurd) world of America's Next Top Model. From Tyra's jaw-dropping moments to the fierce drama between contestants, ANTM was never short on jaw-dropping craziness. We're talking insane photo shoots, unforgettable meltdowns, and of course, Tyra's unforgettable "I was rooting for you!" rants. Grab your best smize, be

Broke but Vibing: The Rise of Recession Pop!

Mar 03 2025 62 mins

This week, we're joined by THE TikTok hot girl anthropologist, Hannah Brown! She’s giving us the ultimate breakdown on Recession Pop—because even when our bank accounts were empty, the bottle service was flowing. From the Great Depression to the 2008 financial crisis, history shows that when morale is low, pop music is at its peak. We also dive into the fashion and culture of t

The First Female Self-Made Millionaire, Madam CJ Walker!

Feb 24 2025 73 mins

This week we tell the inspiring story of the pioneering entrepreneur and beauty mogul, Madam CJ Walker. From being the first member in her family to be born into freedom after the emancipation proclamation and her remarkable rise to becoming the first female self-made millionaire, we talk about the challenges she faced as a black woman in the early 20th century, her groundbreaking

Shirley Chisholm: The Woman Who Should Have Been President

Feb 17 2025 74 mins

This week we're chatting about the groundbreaking life and legacy of Shirley Chisholm—the first Black woman elected to Congress and the first woman to seek the Democratic nomination for President of the United States. From her early days in Brooklyn as a day care teacher to her fearless fight for racial and gender equality, Shirley's career was defined by her unapologetic advocac

The History of Porn

Feb 12 2025 79 mins

In our first ever COLLAB episode with Honeydew Me Podcast, we talk about the history of Porn. Yup, let's say it all together now. PORN. In an attempt to take the shame out of porn, especially for women, we dive into the history from ancient porn, to the Golden Age of porn, what the internet did to expand it, and some of the benefits of watching it solo or with your partner. Of cou

The OG of the OC, Vicki Gunvalson

Feb 03 2025 37 mins

We had the HONOR to talk to the OG of the OC, the first ICONIC Housewife who graced us on the Bravo screen for almost 13 years. She answered our juicy questions about friendship updates with Tamra and Shannon, how she really feels about Heather Dubrow, behind the scenes TEA of what really happens after the reunions, and entertained us with two games of "Love it or Leave it: Housewi

Amy Winehouse

Jan 29 2025 84 mins

This week we go into the extraordinary life, talent, and legacy of Amy Winehouse. From her rise at jazz clubs in London to her tragic battle with addiction. Join us as we unpack her musical genius, her impact on pop culture, and the challenges of fame that shaped her story. We love you, Amy! Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠ and TikTok at ⁠⁠⁠@Rig

The Secrets and Scandals That Built Old Hollywood

Jan 27 2025 54 mins

We're kicking off our first themed month with OLD HOLLYWOOD! Claire takes us through the story of how Hollywood and the movie business came to be. We learn why the film industry moved out West from the East Coast (We're looking at you Thomas Edison), How the studios were built and the horrifying reality of what it was really like to be an original movie star. Welcome to old Hollywo

Mary Jane Richards: The Civil War's Best Kept Secret

Jan 20 2025 64 mins

Happy Martin Luther King Jr day! Today we discuss "Mary Bowser", whose ACTUAL name was Mary Jane Richards, an extraordinary woman whose life exemplified courage and ingenuity during the American Civil War. Born into slavery in Virginia, she was freed by her owner, a Quaker, and later worked as a spy for the Union. After gaining her freedom, she worked in the Confederate White House

Catherine The Great did NOT hook up with a Horse

Jan 14 2025 78 mins

We're kicking off 2025 with some royal history as we dive into the fascinating life of Catherine the Great! From a Prussian princess with an overbearing stage mom to the longest-reigning empress of Russia, Catherine transformed her empire into one of Europe’s greatest powers. Despite being betrothed to the awkward and incel-esque Peter III, she quickly rose above her circumstance