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Dark History

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.Audioboom Social Sciences True Crime World
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  • 192: The 2025 Gift Guide - A Very Dark History Holiday Special

    192: The 2025 Gift Guide - A Very Dark History Holiday Special
    Dec 10 2025
    Hi, friends! Happy Wednesday!

    Listen... I know shopping for the holidays can be a total drag. You never know what to get that testy aunt who hates literally everything or the "woo woo friend" who won't shut up about their crystals. Don't worry, I got you covered.

    I would never leave you hanging, so I dug through my favorite stories from Season 4 to bring you the 2025 Dark History Gift Guide.

    Throw those boring stocking stuffers and gift cards in the fireplace. Because I got everything from baby cages to yogurt enemas.

    Sit back, pile the hot cocoa high with mini marshmallows and dim the lights because we are looking back at some of the wildest, most diabolical stories from this season to find gifts that really send a message.

    xo
    Bailey
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    RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: cases4bailey@gmail.com
    Business Related Emails: bailey@underscoretalent.com
    Business Related Mail: Bailey Sarian 4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300 Burbank, CA 91505

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    This podcast is Executive Produced by: Bailey Sarian and Joey Scavuzzo
    Head Writer: Allyson Philobos
    Senior Writer: Katie Burris
    Research by: The Dark History Research Team
    Director: Brian Jaggers
    Edited by: Julien Perez
    Additional Editing: Maria Norris

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    52 mins
  • 191: Chaos, Bloopers, and the most unhinged things Bailey said all year!

    191: Chaos, Bloopers, and the most unhinged things Bailey said all year!
    Dec 3 2025
    Hi, friends! Happy Wednesday!

    Welcome to the fourth... and maybe final... Joanie Awards. Tear. But don't be sad that it might be over... be happy because it all happened.

    After a season jam packed with horny nuns, rogue presidents, cursed statues, disastrous love lives (ancient AND modern), Britney impressions and some evil, shedding mittens… we’re closing things out with a bang.

    In this special Dark History finale... me, Joan, and Paul roll out the red carpet to honor the best, the messiest, and the most unhinged moments of Season Four. I'm talking iconic costumes, surprise musical numbers, historic divas, cursed inventions, Vegas chaos, medical nightmares, and impressions that are so bad... they're good.

    Plus, I pull back the curtain with some never-before-seen clips, behind-the-scenes moments, and fan comments that sent me into full spirals. It’s chaotic, it’s heartfelt, it’s ridiculous… it’s The Joanies, babe.

    Will this be the last one ever? I honestly don't know. But if it is... we’re going out in true Dark History fashion: curious, laughing, learning, oversharing, and maybe questioning our life choices just a little bit.

    Seriously, thank you so much for tuning in all season. Without you, I would not be here.

    xo
    Bailey
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    FOLLOW ME AROUND
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    Facebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6
    Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLV
    Pinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnY
    Youtube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3Og
    Goodreads: http://bit.ly/3IVnO7N
    Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9d
    Discord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarian

    RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: cases4bailey@gmail.com
    Business Related Emails: bailey@underscoretalent.com
    Business Related Mail: Bailey Sarian 4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300 Burbank, CA 91505

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    This podcast is Executive Produced by: Bailey Sarian and Joey Scavuzzo
    Head Writer: Allyson Philobos
    Senior Writer: Katie Burris
    Director: Brian Jaggers
    Additional Editing: Julien Perez & Maria Norris
    Hair: Angel Gonzalez
    Makeup: Roni Herrera

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    Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to Zocdoc.com/DARKHISTORY to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. That’s Zocdoc.com/DARKHISTORY.

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    45 mins
  • 190: The Mysterious Cult Leader Who Inspired Jonestown - Father Divine

    190: The Mysterious Cult Leader Who Inspired Jonestown - Father Divine
    Nov 26 2025
    Hi, friends! Happy Wednesday!

    What if I told you that one of the most influential... and mysterious cult leaders in American history is someone most people have never heard of?

    And that Jim Jones himself, yes Jonestown Jim Jones, got many of his ideas from same guy?

    Today, we’re diving into the wild and complicated story of Father Divine—the charismatic leader behind the Peace Mission Movement, a man who inspired millions, shaped pieces of the civil rights era, built entire communities from the ground up… and also demanded unwavering loyalty that crossed more than a few lines.

    This isn’t your typical cult story. It’s part spiritual revolution, part empire-building, part “wait, WHAT?!” And somehow still a chapter of American history no one talks about. And we should because it brings up an interesting question...

    Where’s the line between a movement that helps people… and one that controls them? And at what point does something become a cult?

    Let’s get into the Dark History of Father Divine.

    And when you're done... go check out my MMM episode about Jonestown: https://audioboom.com/posts/8164237-jonestown-massacre-apocalyptic-cult-who-was-jim-jones

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    FOLLOW ME AROUND
    Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9v
    Instagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PR
    Facebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6
    Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLV
    Pinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnY
    Youtube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3Og
    Goodreads: http://bit.ly/3IVnO7N
    Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9d
    Discord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarian

    RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: cases4bailey@gmail.com
    Business Related Emails: bailey@underscoretalent.com
    Business Related Mail: Bailey Sarian 4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300 Burbank, CA 91505

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    This podcast is Executive Produced by: Bailey Sarian and Joey Scavuzzo
    Head Writer: Allyson Philobos
    Senior Writer: Katie Burris
    Research provided by: Xander Elmore
    Additional research by: Dr. Thomas Messersmith
    Special thank you to our Historical Consultant: Poulomi Saha, Professor at UC Berkeley who writes and teaches about our cultural obsession with cults.
    Director: Brian Jaggers
    Edited by: Julien Perez
    Additional Editing: Maria Norris
    Hair: Angel Gonzalez
    Makeup: Nikki la Rose

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    MasterClass always has great offers during the holidays, sometimes up to as much as 50% off. Head over to MASTERCLASS.com/DARKHISTORY for the current offer.

    Get started today at StitchFix.com/darkhistory to get $20 off your first order—and they’ll waive your styling fee. That’s StitchFix.com/darkhistory.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
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It’s her storytelling ability, I started watching her YouTube channel a year or two ago and when she started a podcast I was thrilled! Dark History is shocking, intriguing and entertaining. It’s also not altogether surprising we weren’t taught these topics in school!

Just love Bailey Sarian!

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Thank you sooo much for all of this info, your voice is awesome, storytelling is amazing & I listen to you everywhere!
Such a good head noise silencer! Thank you!

Love the YouTube, fb vids, but podcasts r awesome for multi tasking!

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I started by watching Bailey's Murder Mystery Makeup so had to try this podcast out when it began. I love it! so much dark, juicy, history goss I didn't know!

All the things I didn't know

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