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The House Red

The House Red

By: Justin Holt & Kimberly Ramey
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History is stranger than fiction---and we're here to prove it. Welcome to The House Red, the podcast where we uncork the wildest, weirdest, and most unbelievable true stories from history. From bizarre plagues to daring heists, twisted scandals to forgotten legends, we dive into the past's juiciest tales with a twist of dark humor and a splash of intrigue. So pour yourself a glass and get ready---because history has never been this intoxicating.

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Episodes
  • Delivering Dollars: The Great Stork Derby

    Delivering Dollars: The Great Stork Derby
    Jun 27 2025

    In the heart of the Great Depression, a bizarre competition unfolded. A race not of speed or strength, but of childbirth. Fueled by the eccentric will of a wealthy bachelor, the Great Stork Derby turned Toronto into a baby making battleground. In this episode, we unpack the strange legal battle, the social fallout, and the unexpected legacy of one of history's weirdest wagers.
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    34 mins
  • The Great Emu War: Feathers and Firepower

    The Great Emu War: Feathers and Firepower
    Jun 20 2025

    In 1932, Australia declared war...on emus. Yes, the large, flightless birds. What followed was one the most bizarre military campaigns in history. In this episode of The House Red, we unpack the feathery fiasco known as the Great Emu War. Was it military incompetence? Bird brilliance? Or just an epic case of underestimating your opponent?

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    38 mins
  • Up in Smoke: The Mystery of Mary Reeser

    Up in Smoke: The Mystery of Mary Reeser
    Jun 13 2025

    In July 1951, a quiet neighborhood in St. Petersburg, Florida, was rocked by an unexplainable horror. Mary Reeser, a 67 year-old widow, was found reduced to ash in her favorite armchair-her body almost completely incinerated, yet the room around her was barely touched. The only thing more unsettling than the scene itself was the theory floated by investigators: Spontaneous Human Combustion.

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    35 mins
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