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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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  • 175: How Bodybuilding Went from Freak Show to Fitness Empire

    175: How Bodybuilding Went from Freak Show to Fitness Empire
    Jul 9 2025
    Hi friends, happy Wednesday!

    You know, lately I’ve noticed something strange. It feels like every celebrity these days is... jacked. Like, not just in “good shape.” I’m talking veins popping out of places I didn’t even know veins existed.

    I mean, back in the day, you had, what? 2 or 3 action stars. But now? Even the comedians are huge. Like, why is Jim from the Office looking like he’s training for the Olympics??

    All this got me thinking… When did we get so obsessed with muscles? Because I don’t remember Leonardo DiCaprio or Harrison Ford being jacked. They were just normal dudes.

    Where did it start? And is it even healthy to be so muscular?

    Today, we’re taking a little trip back in time to talk about the sweaty, sexy, and strange and Dark History of… bodybuilding.

    I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History.

    I sometimes talk about my Good Reads in the show. So here's the link if you want to check it out. IDK. lol: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/139701263-bailey

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    This podcast is Executive Produced by:

    Bailey Sarian & Kevin Grosch and Joey Scavuzzo from Made In Network

    Head Writer: Allyson Philobos

    Writer: Katie Burris

    Additional Writing: Jessica Charles

    Research provided by: Coleen Smith

    Special thank you to our Historical Consultant: Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, Professor of History at The New School and author of “Fit Nation: The Gains and Pains of America's Exercise Obsession”

    Director: Brian Jaggers

    Editing: Julien Perez

    Additional Editing: Maria Norris

    Post Supervisor: Kelly Hardin

    Production Management: Ross Woodruff

    Hair: Angel Gonzalez

    Makeup: Bailey Sarian

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    40 mins
  • 174: Murder, Incest, and Castration: How Nero DESTROYED Rome

    174: Murder, Incest, and Castration: How Nero DESTROYED Rome
    Jun 25 2025
    Hi friends, happy Wednesday!

    So you guys know I love dictators. And you ended up *LOVING* the Caesar episode… So it made me wonder what other, *older* dictators were out there who I assumed were boring but actually had these scandalous lives.

    And that’s when I found out about a certain emperor we’re gonna talk about today. Not only did he mass murder an entire group of people, but he *personally* killed just about everyone who got close to him.

    And you might think okay, typical bloodthirsty tyrant. Been there, done that. But … no. No one has ever matched this guy's freak.

    Some of the dictators we’ve talked about are actually failed artists. And then they take revenge on the world by taking it over.

    But this guy… it’s almost like he didn’t care about being in power at all. All he wanted to do was sing. And dance. And have insane orgies with eunuchs. But instead… he was forced by his mother to rule Rome.

    Today I am coming to you with the insane TRUE story of one of the world’s first tyrants. This is the Dark History of NERO.

    I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History.

    I sometimes talk about my Good Reads in the show. So here's the link if you want to check it out. IDK. lol: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/139701263-bailey

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    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 & Kevin Grosch and Joey Scavuzzo from Made In Network
    Head Writer: Allyson Philobos
    Writer: Katie Burris
    Additional Writing: Jessica Charles
    Research provided by: Dr. Thomas Messersmith
    Special thank you to our Historical Consultant: Dr. Dustin Cranford
    Director: Brian Jaggers
    Additional Editing: Julien Perez and Maria Norris
    Post Supervisor: Kelly Hardin
    Production Management: Ross Woodruff
    Hair: Angel Gonzalez
    Makeup: Bailey Sarian

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • 173: Stripper Wars: Chippendales’ Glamour, Greed & MURDER?!

    173: Stripper Wars: Chippendales’ Glamour, Greed & MURDER?!
    Jun 18 2025
    Hi friends, happy Wednesday!

    For some reason, female nudity feels *way* more common than male nudity. In pop culture at least, we’re way more used to seeing women being naked and sexualized.

    Think how many times you see titties on tv. And then think about how everyone loses their minds when there’s a penis on HBO or White Lotus. It’s rare!

    Back in the 1950s, it was only men who had bachelor parties. Bachelorette parties? Not a thing. In those days, women would have bridal showers. And men got to have their wild night out.

    But by the 70s, feminism was going strong. Women were feeling a little more liberated. They wanted equality, and that meant that we wanted bachelorette parties, baby. Like, we want exactly what the guys are having.

    And this story is really about a few guys being in the right place at the right time. Because they started something over in Los Angeles that overlapped with the rise of porn, *and* female empowerment.

    Because what do you need for the perfect bachelorette party? Booze, penis straws and… strippers. Hot, naked, dancing men.

    I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History.

    I sometimes talk about my Good Reads in the show. So here's the link if you want to check it out. IDK. lol: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/139701263-bailey

    ________

    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
    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

    ________

    This podcast is Executive Produced by:
    Bailey Sarian & Kevin Grosch and Joey Scavuzzo from Made In Network
    Head Writer: Allyson Philobos
    Writer: Katie Burris
    Additional Writing: Jessica Charles
    Research provided by: Coleen Smith
    Special thank you to our Historical Consultant: Natalia Mehlman Petrzela - Professor of History at The New School and host of the podcast ‘Welcome To Your Fantasy’.
    Director: Brian Jaggers
    Edited by: Julien Perez
    Additional Editing: Maria Norris
    Post Supervisor: Kelly Hardin
    Production Management: Ross Woodruff
    Hair: Angel Gonzalez
    Makeup: Nikki La Rose

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    57 mins

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Just love Bailey Sarian!

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!

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

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!

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All the things I didn't know

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!

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