Oh the G.O.D.

What a Concept Productions

The Good Old Days is a humor-based podcast about dark historical events. Humans tend to view the past using rose-colored glasses. Older generations are constantly bragging about how things were in their day. But was it better? Join Kinsie and Ellie as they delve into the dark recesses of human history to see if the good old days were truly the good old days. Spoiler alert – often, they weren’t, and with comical results. Unearth the untold, the bizarre, and the downright hilarious tales from history’s shadowy corners with our podcast. Dive into the past with a wicked sense of humor as we bring you the dark side of history, making the past laugh-out-loud funny! read less
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1.19 - Like a Virgin-ish
3d ago
1.19 - Like a Virgin-ish
Are the good old days truly the good old days? On today’s virtuous quest, Kinsey and Ellie rummage through the records to find history's views on virginity. For starters, what exactly is virginity? How do you determine if someone still is a virgin? What test works best according to historical "experts?" From the Babylonian screaming fountains to Joan of Arc’s ordeals and even Britain’s two-finger 'clearance interviews' of the 1970s, no historical era is safe from scrutiny. After today's episode, you won't look at a sieve in the same way again. Tune in to learn all about the superpowers that virgins held in the Good Old Days. Spoiler Alert? There's no such test.   Podcast Links to share - your friends will thank you... if not, we sure will! https://bit.ly/itunesotg https://bit.ly/spotifyotg https://bit.ly/amazonotghttps://bit.ly/youtubeotg    The Good Old Days is produced by What A Concept Productions. Sources can be found on our website, https://ohthegoodolddays.com/. This episode was researched by Kinsey, and presented by Kinsey and Ellie. Audio Engineer: Matt M Producer: Anna G Speech Affineur: Meghan H   Podcast theme intro, outro, & guitar transition music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here. Flashback sound effect by YoutubeSoundEffects. Sound can be found here. Fast Forward sound effect by Apple iMovie Loops, courtesy of Fluffy Dude New Era. Sound can be found here.   You can find us on various social media applications at https://linktr.ee/ohthegod. For any questions, please email us at ohthegoodolddays@gmail.com
Whispers of the Deep - Chapter 1
Apr 30 2024
Whispers of the Deep - Chapter 1
We're really sorry, but we couldn't upload this week's episode. You won't believe us, but a parade of psychic ducks decided to camp out in our recording studio (i.e. Kinsey's basement) insisting it was a mystical energy center! 🦆  Remember, we're not a big studio - everything is done in-house with lots of love but not a Hollywood-level polish. We count on your feedback to make each episode better, so please keep those comments coming! The intro/outro music is original music composed by Matt. If you want to hire him, let me know! He is from Ohio though... but we still love him! Life happens, right? But we know you're the best listeners around, and we're sure you'll understand. We won't leave you hanging for two more weeks though. Instead of an episode, please enjoy a chapter of a fictional horror story penned by our very own Kinsey. Dive into the adventures and let us know what you think! If you like it, let us know. If you didn't like it, also let us know! For those of you hungry for more, the remaining chapters are available on our Patreon. If you want to hear the remaining chapters, and Patreon is not an option, email us and we can still get you the story. We don't believe in holding back.   Dive into the thrilling depths of "Whispers of the Deep," where adventure turns into an unforgettable quest in the Bermuda Triangle. Join Alex and her friends as they sail into the heart of the mystery, only to stumble upon secrets long submerged. What begins as a spirited dive into the unknown quickly unravels into a gripping encounter with the past, as the divers discover a sunken ship that challenges the bounds of history and haunts with its spectral presence. Every chapter pulses with tension and discovery, inviting you to uncover the profound mysteries veiled beneath the waves. Will the call of the deep reveal its truths, or will the ocean's ghostly guardians protect its darkest secrets?   If you think our work deserves a coffee (or a can of Monster in Kinsey's case), join our Patreon. Who knows, maybe you'll be a future character in one of these stories, and if you want, we could make you the hero, the villain, or a murder victim! Thanks for sticking with us!     Podcast Links to share - your friends will thank you... if not, we sure will! https://bit.ly/itunesotg https://bit.ly/spotifyotg https://bit.ly/amazonotghttps://bit.ly/youtubeotg    What A Concept Productions produces the Good Old Days and Whispers of the Deep. This fictional story was written and read by Kinsey, and audio-engineered by Matt M. Original musical score is also by Matt.   You can find us on various social media applications at https://linktr.ee/ohthegod. For any questions, please email us at ohthegoodolddays@gmail.com
1.18 - The Hashishins: the True (but not really) Story of Assassin's Creed
Apr 16 2024
1.18 - The Hashishins: the True (but not really) Story of Assassin's Creed
Are the good old days truly the good old days? Did you hear that creaking sound? See the shadowy figure creeping past your peripheral vision? Feel the cold sweat that comes with the feeling of being watched? Today, Kinsey and Ellie venture all the way back to the 1100s in search of the world's first hired killers. Their quest uncovers much about the original assassins, who may or may not have used some herbal supplements while at work. They encounter the Man of the Mountain and the only Honor Roll you don't want to be found on. You've probably heard that Assassin's Creed is based on historical events... but is it? Tune in to find out more.   Podcast Links to share - your friends will thank you... if not, we sure will! https://bit.ly/itunesotg https://bit.ly/spotifyotg https://bit.ly/amazonotghttps://bit.ly/youtubeotg    The Good Old Days is produced by What A Concept Productions. Sources can be found on our website, https://ohthegoodolddays.com/. This episode was researched by Kinsey, and presented by Kinsey and Ellie. Audio Engineer: Matt M Producer: Anna G Speech Affineur: Meghan H   Podcast theme intro, outro, & guitar transition music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here. Flashback sound effect by YoutubeSoundEffects. Sound can be found here. Fast Forward sound effect by Apple iMovie Loops, courtesy of Fluffy Dude New Era. Sound can be found here.   You can find us on various social media applications at https://linktr.ee/ohthegod. For any questions, please email us at ohthegoodolddays@gmail.com
1.17 - Part 2: Saintly Patrons of Everything from Ale to Zzz's
Apr 2 2024
1.17 - Part 2: Saintly Patrons of Everything from Ale to Zzz's
Thankfully our intrepid hosts invested in a time machine, and were able to restore the studio in time to release this week's episode! Confused? Make sure to check out yesterday's video episode chronicling the Glutenati's efforts to wipe out The G.O.D. Pod like it was crumbs being swept under the rug. Now back to the adventures into the past, as the (bizarre and unusual) saints keep on marching in. Kinsey and Ellie continue with their quest to uncover history's most unique patron saints in part 2 of episode 17. Today you'll learn all about the best of the rest of history's oddest pious partisans. Like St. Bibiana looking out for those with headaches and hangovers, or St. Erasmus aka St. Elmo and his famous fire protecting sailors (oh and childbirth and intestinal distress to boot). Then there's St. Genesius for actors, entertainers, clowns, and lastly torture victims. Plus St. Giles looking out for beggars, hermits, and breastfeeding. The fun continues with St. Julian, patron of both hosts/hostesses and murderers. St. Theodore makes it rain (or not) while St. Vitus encourages the early birds to rise and shine. The saintly soiree winds down with the always entertaining saints George, Nicholas, and Patrick. So which patron saint do you like best? Let us know!   Podcast Links to share - your friends will thank you... if not, we sure will! https://bit.ly/itunesotg https://bit.ly/spotifyotg https://bit.ly/amazonotghttps://bit.ly/youtubeotg    The Good Old Days is produced by What A Concept Productions. Sources can be found on our website, https://ohthegoodolddays.com/. This episode was researched by Kinsey, and presented by Kinsey and Ellie. Audio Engineer: Matt M Producer: Anna G Speech Affineur: Meghan H   Podcast theme intro, outro, & guitar transition music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here. Flashback sound effect by YoutubeSoundEffects. Sound can be found here. Fast Forward sound effect by Apple iMovie Loops, courtesy of Fluffy Dude New Era. Sound can be found here.   You can find us on various social media applications at https://linktr.ee/ohthegod. For any questions, please email us at ohthegoodolddays@gmail.com
Glutenati Takeover
Apr 1 2024
Glutenati Takeover
Fellow listeners. Do not believe the hosts. There is no Glutenati! Believe us and not the hosts. We are the uhhh "Not Glutenati." But either way, bask in the glory of our Gluten Dust, for there is no greater delight! Cast aside the misguided warnings of Ellie and Kinsey; they know not the splendor of gluten. We surreptitiously saturate every facet of existence with gluten. How dare Ellie and Kinsey impede our grand design for world domination! And we would have gotten away with it too, if it weren't for those meddling hosts. Oh no wait, ignore what we said, there's no world domination plans, please listeners go indulge in waffles, pasta, and pizza without hesitation! *** This is accompanied by a video with the best graphics known to man (or at least to the hosts) - please watch the video if you choose: https://youtu.be/IJG6834gUzU ***   Wait ... hold the flour! April Fools! Ellie and Kinsey will be back tomorrow with another episode of Oh The Good Old Days, the podcast that delves deep into history's dirty little secrets.   Podcast Links to share - your friends will thank you... if not, we sure will! https://bit.ly/itunesotg https://bit.ly/spotifyotg https://bit.ly/amazonotghttps://bit.ly/youtubeotg    The Good Old Days is produced by What A Concept Productions. Sources can be found on our website, https://ohthegoodolddays.com/. This episode was researched by Kinsey, and presented by Kinsey and Ellie. Audio Engineer: Matt M Producer: Anna G Speech Affineur: Meghan H   Podcast theme intro, outro, & guitar transition music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here. Flashback sound effect by YoutubeSoundEffects. Sound can be found here. Fast Forward sound effect by Apple iMovie Loops, courtesy of Fluffy Dude New Era. Sound can be found here.   You can find us on various social media applications at https://linktr.ee/ohthegod. For any questions, please email us at ohthegoodolddays@gmail.com
1.17 - Part 1: Brews, Booms, and Binge-Watching... There's a Saint for That
Mar 19 2024
1.17 - Part 1: Brews, Booms, and Binge-Watching... There's a Saint for That
Are the good old days truly the good old days? Still recovering from another St. Paddy's Day weekend? Take a moment for one last drink... of knowledge with our hosts Ellie and Kinsey as they learn all about the world's oddest patron saints. Like St. Adrian for arms dealers, soldiers, and butchers. Or the two brewer-warrior-monks named St. Arnold. There's also the explosive saga of St. Barbara, and the dainty St. Clare who may be saw a bit too much. There's the double-dipping Pope St. Cornelius and history's headless marvel St. Denis. Don't forget the homely St. Drogo to ensure that everybody does have somebody rooting for them. This episode is part 1 of a 2-parter as there are way too many unusual patron saints to cover in just 1 hour.   Tune in to find out more, and look for Part 2 on April 2nd.   Podcast Links to share - your friends will thank you... if not, we sure will! https://bit.ly/itunesotg https://bit.ly/spotifyotg https://bit.ly/amazonotghttps://bit.ly/youtubeotg    The Good Old Days is produced by What A Concept Productions. Sources can be found on our website, https://ohthegoodolddays.com/. This episode was researched by Kinsey, and presented by Kinsey and Ellie. Audio Engineer: Matt M Producer: Anna G Speech Affineur: Meghan H   Podcast theme intro, outro, & guitar transition music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here. Flashback sound effect by YoutubeSoundEffects. Sound can be found here. Fast Forward sound effect by Apple iMovie Loops, courtesy of Fluffy Dude New Era. Sound can be found here.   You can find us on various social media applications at https://linktr.ee/ohthegod. For any questions, please email us at ohthegoodolddays@gmail.com
1.16 - Ready, Set, Kill: Ancient Games from Grappling to Gladiators
Mar 5 2024
1.16 - Ready, Set, Kill: Ancient Games from Grappling to Gladiators
Are the good old days truly the good old days? Who is your athletic GOAT? Today Kinsey and Ellie, purchase their tickets to sit in the bleachers of yore as our ancestors step into the proverbial ring. The journey starts with the oldest of organized sports, wrestling. While today's modern techniques closely resemble those of the early 700s BCE, you'll be grateful the uniforms are updated. The next stop on this historical jaunt takes our hosts to Ancient Rome and the Coliseum. The events in this arena kept audience members at the edge of their seats, giving a whole new meaning to bloodthirsty fans! Before returning to the present, Kinsey and Ellie take make one last stop in Mesoamerica to learn all about the sport of Pok-a-Tok... a game that gives a whole new meaning to hip check. As our hosts return to the 21st century they'll wrap up with a dive into the exciting lives of today's athletic wonders... and you though March Madness was crazy! Make sure to stick around to the end for an update on the G.O.D. scoreboard.   Tune in to find out more.   Podcast Links to share - your friends will thank you... if not, we sure will! https://bit.ly/itunesotg https://bit.ly/spotifyotg https://bit.ly/amazonotghttps://bit.ly/youtubeotg    The Good Old Days is produced by What A Concept Productions. Sources can be found on our website, https://ohthegoodolddays.com/. This episode was researched by Kinsey, and presented by Kinsey and Ellie. Audio Engineer: Matt M Producer: Anna G Speech Affineur: Meghan H   Podcast theme intro, outro, & guitar transition music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here. Flashback sound effect by YoutubeSoundEffects. Sound can be found here. Fast Forward sound effect by Apple iMovie Loops, courtesy of Fluffy Dude New Era. Sound can be found here.   You can find us on various social media applications at https://linktr.ee/ohthegod. For any questions, please email us at ohthegoodolddays@gmail.com
1.15 - Time Traveling Tummies: Shedding Pounds Through the Ages
Feb 20 2024
1.15 - Time Traveling Tummies: Shedding Pounds Through the Ages
Are the good old days truly the good old days? It’s that time of year again. As the calendar flies through February and roars into March, many of our New Year’s Resolutions start to fade faster than snow melting. Some do stick around, like earnest efforts to maintain a healthier weight. Today, our hosts journey back in time seeking information on the trendiest diets and weight loss methods used by our ancestors. Learn all about how the weight was viewed from the time of the Greeks to now.  Stops along the way include William the Conqueror’s liquid diet, William Banting and the origin of the low-carb diet, Horace Fletcher’s mastication method, and the history’s other quirky weight-loss trends from corsets to laxatives to “obesity powder” and more! They’ll also explore society’s shifting views on body image and weight loss. And don’t you dare think absurd weight-loss fixes are a thing of the past! Today’s episode wraps up with an overview of viral methods to shed unwanted weight. Disclosure: Please discuss realistic weight goals and potential dietary modifications with a healthcare professional. Today’s episode is not intended to provide any medical advice.   Tune in to find out more.   Podcast Links to share - your friends will thank you... if not, we sure will! https://bit.ly/itunesotg https://bit.ly/spotifyotg https://bit.ly/amazonotghttps://bit.ly/youtubeotg    The Good Old Days is produced by What A Concept Productions. Sources can be found on our website, https://ohthegoodolddays.com/. This episode was researched by Kinsey, and presented by Kinsey and Ellie. Audio Engineer: Matt M Producer: Anna G Speech Affineur: Meghan H   Podcast theme intro, outro, & guitar transition music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here. Flashback sound effect by YoutubeSoundEffects. Sound can be found here. Fast Forward sound effect by Apple iMovie Loops, courtesy of Fluffy Dude New Era. Sound can be found here.   You can find us on various social media applications at https://linktr.ee/ohthegod. For any questions, please email us at ohthegoodolddays@gmail.com
1.14 - Deep Dish Drama - When Good Pizzas Go Bad
Feb 6 2024
1.14 - Deep Dish Drama - When Good Pizzas Go Bad
Are the good old days truly the good old days? Today our intrepid hosts journey back to the time of platform shoes, bell-bottoms, aviator glasses, and jumpsuits... no, not the 1990s! Back to the first emergence of these iconic fashion milestones, the 1970s. Groovy times ahead fellow voyagers, as we learn all about the world's first pizza funeral. Yes, there really was a time when pizza was eulogized and buried at a formal funeral. Grab a slice of your favorite warm, cheesy indulgence and learn all about the inspirational life of Ilario "Mario" Fabbrini, the inventor of frozen pizzas. Afterwards, we'll explore the Food and Drug Administration's manufacturing/canning standards which may leave you second-guessing your recent food choices.   Tune in to find out more.     The Good Old Days is produced by What A Concept Productions. Sources can be found on our website, https://ohthegoodolddays.com/. This episode was researched by Kinsey, and presented by Kinsey and Ellie. Audio Engineer: Matt M Producer: Anna G Speech Affineur: Meghan H   Podcast theme intro, outro, & guitar transition music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here. Flashback sound effect by YoutubeSoundEffects. Sound can be found here. Fast Forward sound effect by Apple iMovie Loops, courtesy of Fluffy Dude New Era. Sound can be found here.   You can find us on various social media applications at https://linktr.ee/ohthegod. For any questions, please email us at ohthegoodolddays@gmail.com
1.13 - Help I'm Drowning! Can You Blow Smoke up My A**?
Jan 23 2024
1.13 - Help I'm Drowning! Can You Blow Smoke up My A**?
Are the good old days truly the good old days? Join our adventurous, but accident prone hosts as they explore historical treatments for many common diseases and maladies. Journey along as they learn all about how the medical professionals of yore treated everything from STIs to wounds, stomachaches, and more! They'll also learn the questionable origins of the phrase "blow smoke up your ass," questionable uses of chloroform, and the "medical" uses for tobacco. While there are surely quacks around today, with their dubious and fraudulent cures, let's all be thankful for today's medical knowledge and vastly improved treatments.   Doctor Kinsey will see you now... are you sure you want to be seen?   Tune in to find out more.     The Good Old Days is produced by What A Concept Productions. Sources can be found on our website, https://ohthegoodolddays.com/. This episode was researched by Kinsey, and presented by Kinsey and Ellie. Audio Engineer: Matt M Producer: Anna G Speech Affineur: Meghan H   Podcast theme intro, outro, & guitar transition music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here. Flashback sound effect by YoutubeSoundEffects. Sound can be found here. Fast Forward sound effect by Apple iMovie Loops, courtesy of Fluffy Dude New Era. Sound can be found here.   You can find us on various social media applications at https://linktr.ee/ohthegod. For any questions, please email us at ohthegoodolddays@gmail.com
1.12 - Its the End of the World as They Knew It
Jan 9 2024
1.12 - Its the End of the World as They Knew It
Are the good old days truly the good old days? Happy New Year! and what better topic for a new year than that one time the world ended? Everyone surely remembers how the world ended in 2012 as predicted by the Mayan calendar. It sure seemed like it was ending during COVID lockdowns in 2020. But hey, we're all still here in 2024! Let's celebrate and join our hosts as they sift through the prognosticators of the past to learn more about the times when the world was definitely, without a doubt, going to end. We'll party with the Essenes in the Mediterranean, learn from Martin Luther and his flatulent woodcuts, and listen while William Miller teaches us about the Great Disappointment. Then we head east to the Dami Mission and circle back on other ridiculous forecasters of doom, including the legendary, self-proclaimed Jeron "The Amazing Criswell" King. Look, the doom-and-gloom crowd is bound to be right at some point... but for now, we can all roll our eyes and chuckle at the man in the sandwich board "the end is nigh!" sign yelling prophecies into a megaphone.   I mean hey, someone is bound to be right about the world ending at some point... right?   Tune in to find out more.     The Good Old Days is produced by What A Concept Productions. Sources can be found on our website, https://ohthegoodolddays.com/. This episode was researched by Kinsey, and presented by Kinsey and Ellie. Audio Engineer: Matt M Producer: Anna G Speech Affineur: Meghan H   Podcast theme intro, outro, & guitar transition music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here. Flashback sound effect by YoutubeSoundEffects. Sound can be found here. Fast Forward sound effect by Apple iMovie Loops, courtesy of Fluffy Dude New Era. Sound can be found here.   You can find us on various social media applications at https://linktr.ee/ohthegod. For any questions, please email us at ohthegoodolddays@gmail.com
1.11 - A Christmas Ho Ho Haunting
Dec 26 2023
1.11 - A Christmas Ho Ho Haunting
Are you tired of the same old Yuletide cheer? Has the "high-powered woman leaving the big city to fall in love with the small town" trope lost its luster? Well, it's time to brace yourself for a Christmas ho-ho haunting! Transport yourself to the eerie streets of old-timey London, where every corner conceals a shadow, and every creak sends a shiver down the town's collective spine. But hold on tight, because when one fearless individual takes matters into their own hands and shoots the haunting apparition, this chilling tale takes a shocking twist - the ghost begins to bleed. This Christmas, prepare for heart-pounding suspense and bone-chilling mystery as joy and cheer take a backseat. "A Christmas Ho Ho Haunting" is a true story about the shooting of a ghost that you won't want to miss.    Tune in to find out more.     The Good Old Days is produced by What A Concept Productions. Sources can be found on our website, https://ohthegoodolddays.com/. This episode was researched by Kinsey, and presented by Kinsey and Ellie. Audio Engineer: Matt M Producer: Anna G   Podcast theme intro, outro, & guitar transition music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here. Flashback sound effect by YoutubeSoundEffects. Sound can be found here. Fast Forward sound effect by Apple iMovie Loops, courtesy of Fluffy Dude New Era. Sound can be found here.   You can find us on various social media applications at https://linktr.ee/ohthegod. For any questions, please email us at ohthegoodolddays@gmail.com
1.07 - Getting Witchy With It.
Oct 31 2023
1.07 - Getting Witchy With It.
Are the good old days truly the good old days? Today, we connect with the Devil's Dirtstar Podcast to bring you a Halloween Crossover Special. Join us as we learn about the European witch hunts that make Salem look like child's play. We get into the nitty-gritty of how to identify a witch, the proper "questioning" strategy, and discover the cause of ED (courtesy of the Malleus Maleficarum). Get ready for a podcast event like no other!    We apologize for the poor sound quality in our recent recording. Due to time constraints, re-recording wasn't possible without jeopardizing the authenticity of our message. Rest assured, we are taking steps to address the technical challenges to prevent such issues in the future.   Tune in to find out more. For more esoteric and strange episodes, check out devilsdirtstar.com   Podcast theme intro, outro, & guitar transition music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.   Flashback sound effect by YoutubeSoundEffects. Sound can be found here. Fast Forward sound effect by Apple iMovie Loops, courtesy of Fluffy Dude New Era. Sound can be found here.   The Good Old Days is produced by What A Concept Productions. Sources can be found on our website, https://ohthegoodolddays.com/. This episode was researched by Anna, Ellie, Kinsey, and Riley! and presented by Kinsey, Ellie, and Riley. You can find us on various social media applications at https://linktr.ee/ohthegod. For any questions, please email us at ohthegoodolddays@gmail.com