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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.
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  • 162: Secrets of the Bloodthirsty Women Who Ruled the Sea

    162: Secrets of the Bloodthirsty Women Who Ruled the Sea
    Mar 12 2025
    Hi friends, happy Wednesday!

    All great rulers at some point had to deal with the people who had the real power… pirates. I know. It sounds like a joke. But it’s true.

    For centuries, pirates were a huge power to be reckoned with. They didn’t follow any rules, they were violent, unpredictable, and there were tens of thousands of them just waiting to pounce on other ships or cities at any given moment.

    Surprisingly, I discovered that some of the world’s most famous pirates were *women*. And their backstories… you guys. I was shooketh. So much drama. I had to spill the tea. Welcome to the Dark History of Pirates.

    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
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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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    Credits:
    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: Alexander Elmore
    Research provided by: Dr. Elizabeth Bejarano
    Special thank you to our Historical Consultant: Laura Sook Duncombe, author of "Pirate Women" and "A Pirate's Life for She"
    Director: Brian Jaggers
    Edited by: Julien Perez
    Additional Editing: Maria Norris
    Post Supervisor: Kelly Hardin
    Production Management: Ross Woodruff
    Hair: Angel Gonzalez
    Makeup: Roni Herrera

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    53 mins
  • 161: Saving Millions or Making us SICK?? The Shocking Truth Behind Vaping

    161: Saving Millions or Making us SICK?? The Shocking Truth Behind Vaping
    Feb 26 2025
    Hi friends, happy Wednesday!

    Even though it’s super controversial, it seems like everyone is vaping these days. If you’ve ever watched my FYP videos, you know that I like to take a hit of the devil’s lettuce from a vape pen.

    But every time I post one of those videos, without fail, someone is like, [annoying voice] “vaping is so bad for you!” or “hell yeah, I’m hitting my vape pen right now.” People are always on opposite sides of the fence.

    So of course, I had to bite the bullet and do some research. Who the hell invented the vape pen? And are they *really* that bad for you?

    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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    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

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    Credits:
    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: Chelsea Boyd, epidemiologist and health policy thought leader.
    Director: Brian Jaggers
    Additional Editing: Julien Perez and Maria Norris
    Post Supervisor: Kelly Hardin
    Production Management: Ross Woodruff
    Hair: Luca Burnett
    Makeup: Nikki La Rose

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    59 mins
  • 160: ICON, Sex Kitten, and BLACKLISTED?! WTF happened to Eartha Kitt

    160: ICON, Sex Kitten, and BLACKLISTED?! WTF happened to Eartha Kitt
    Feb 19 2025
    Hi friends, happy Wednesday!

    Most celebrities are lucky to be known for one big thing. But some are famous for different things, across multiple generations. To me, those are the icons.

    And one of those people is Eartha Kitt. A lot of millennials recognize her as the voice of Yzma from The Emperor’s New Groove, that animated movie with the llama?

    But Eartha was so much more than a cartoon villain. She was a civil rights activist, an award winning singer, dancer, actor, teacher and author. And on top of all that, a sex icon!

    Learning about her story just made me even more obsessed with her. So let’s get into it. Welcome to the Dark History of the one, the only… Eartha Kitt.

    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: John L. Williams, author of "America's Mistress: The Life and Times of Eartha Kitt"
    Director: Brian Jaggers
    Additional Editing: Julien Perez and Maria Norris
    Post Supervisor: Kelly Hardin
    Production Management: Ross Woodruff
    Hair: Luca Burnett
    Makeup: Roni Herrera

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Story was ok sounded like another Erin Brocovich

Love hearing Bailey tell the story and enjoyed it so much. The only down side was that it was hard to distinguish story from ads, maybe a little music in between? I listen while enjoying the devils lettuce lol

Sadly we all have suffered from companies like this. Even if we shut them down, we still have it in our blood etc

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Thank you Bailey ❣️

Thank you so so so much me and my native brothers and sisters love when our story of our ancestors are told as a native from the tulalip tribes or Washington state we think you for letting our story of the past be told we don’t get as much recognition as we should as the people who owned this land first this made me love you 10x more keep it up

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Bailey, you're officially stuck with me. Obsessed!

I've always listened and watched Bailey over on YouTube but now I'm switching over to here (Audible) I am obsessed and to tell you the truth my husband looks forward to listening in, too. I can fully say that we enjoy this podcast not only for the dark history lessons but because we actually find Bailey frickin' hilarious. If you like darkness, story telling, & sarcasm.. Bailey is your girl.

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I LOVE IT!!!

love love loved it!! I love how she narrates everything and I am now googling LOL and to be honest it could have 15 ads in it and I'd still listen good job Bailey! can't wait for next week!!

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I love her stories. She's gorgeous and funny.

Her stories catch you. I found her last year on YouTube and I'm totally hooked.

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We all love Bailey

I am stoked that she is doing a podcast now. I watch all YT videos and I love listening to her. Keep up the good work.

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Bailey always entertains!

I am stoked to have a new outlet for Bailey stories! Thank you for all your amazing energy!

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I can't wait.

all my 5 star rating are ANTICIPATED. im relatively new to Bailey's cult.... and I am here for it.

I've downloaded Audible for this podcast. also, and of rather significant note... this is the very first podcast ill ever listen to.

my hopes are high.

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Bailey is the best!

Bailey Sarian is my favorite YouTube content creator. She’s the only one I’ve ever bought merch from and it’s my favorite sweatshirt. Anyway I’m so happy to see her expanding on other platforms and absolutely love what she chose to do here. If your interested in history and spooky stuff this is the podcast for
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Love Bailey

love catching these Dark History podcasta. amazing as always! love you Bailey. thanks for entertaining us!

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