Looking for a funny podcast that makes history wild, weird, and unforgettable?
History Unhinged: Rainy Day Rabbit Holes is the best history podcast for fans of outrageous true stories, ridiculous history, and unfiltered humor—with the occasional dip into true crime.
Hosts Shea and Jody dig up the strangest moments in American history, with a special love for the Pacific Northwest and the rest of Western North America. From haunted ghost towns and scandalous figures to bizarre disasters and a sprinkle of true crime, no rabbit hole is off-limits!
History doesn’t have to be boring—especially when it’s filled with laughter, chaos, and jaw-dropping stories they didn’t teach in school.
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In March 1876, the skies opened above Bath County, Kentucky… and instead of rain, meat fell from the heavens. Was it a divine miracle, a bizarre prank, or an avian puke-fest courtesy of startled vultures? Shea and Jody dig into one of history’s strangest mysteries—the infamous Kentucky Meat Shower.
Chapters:
0:00 – Welcome to Rainy day rabbit holes where we take the history of the west off the rails
00:20 – Today we are covering a meteorological event. Precipitation. Don't you wish we could time travel
01:17 – Carrie Thompson: I've never made soap. Have you
05:08 – There are several theories about what caused meat to rain in 1800s
09:16 – After 150 years, no one has figured out definitively what this is
10:57 – Did anyone ever get sick from the 1876 Kentucky meat shower
13:50 – We appreciate the support of our patrons more than you could know
15:31 – All of our Apple reviews, subscribers and statistics got lost recently
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Silly Summer Season: The CIA’s Bonkers Spy Cat – Project Acoustic Kitty
In this delightfully absurd Silly Summer Season episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes, Jody takes us down the rabbit hole of one of the strangest Cold War experiments you’ve never heard of—Project Acoustic Kitty.
In the 1960s, the CIA actually spent millions of taxpayer dollars trying to turn a real, living cat into a stealthy spy. The plan? Surgically implant a microphone, radio transmitter, and antenna into an adorable feline operative to eavesdrop on Soviet conversations.
From top-secret surgery to a very short-lived field mission, this story has everything—government overconfidence, questionable ethics, and one very confused kitty. Shea and Jody can barely keep it together as they imagine what could possibly go wrong with strapping espionage gear to a cat.
Grab a cool drink, settle in, and enjoy one of the most ridiculous espionage stories in history. This is Cold War absurdity at its finest.
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Normally, this kind of jaw-dropping rabbit hole is reserved just for our Patreon supporters—but today, we’re unlocking it for everyone.
In 1968, Irishman Mick Meaney decided to let himself be buried alive for 61 days in a Guinness record stunt that captured international attention…and caused his pregnant wife to find out via the radio. In this bonus episode, Shea welcomes special guest Kevin Ryan, host of Tyrant in Training Podcast and a fellow member of our Umbrella Podcast Collective, to explore:
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🎙️ About Our Guest:
Kevin Ryan is the host of Tyrant in Training Podcast, where he dives into the strange and the sinister side of history.
🌐 Learn more at tyrantpod.com
In this final installment of our three-part conversation with filmmaker, lawyer, and legend-level storyteller Steve Edmiston, we’re diving deep into the most unhinged festival in the Pacific Northwest: the Men In Black Birthday Bash!
We cover:
👽 The wild origin story of the bash
🐶 The heroic tale of Sparky the Dog and the upcoming disc dog tournament
👑 Drag queens, trivia, and SNL-worthy cosplay
🎟️ All the details you need to show up and how to win FREE tickets and exclusive swag!
This episode is part party preview, part UFO-lore love letter, and part official field guide for all things MIBBBFest. If you’re into aliens, oddities, or just need an excuse to dress in all black and scream-laugh at a trivia night — this one’s for you.
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🕛 Deadline: Midnight, June 13!
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