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.
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Episodes
  • 157: The Painkiller Problem: How Fentanyl Took Over America

    157: The Painkiller Problem: How Fentanyl Took Over America
    Jan 22 2025
    Hi friends, happy Wednesday!

    Last year I had a surgery so that I could breathe again, and it’s been nice, thanks for asking! I love breathing. But when I was in the hospital, the doctors gave me some really strong pain medication.

    I asked what it was, and the doctor told me it was fentanyl. At first I was like..fentanyl??? Doesn't that kill everyone? But after a few seconds hey… this is working really well.

    Turns out, Fentanyl has been used in hospitals for a LONG time. It’s used in epidurals, it’s prescribed for cancer patients, and there was a time when doctors were even putting it in LOLLIPOPS.
    Even though it feels like fentanyl came out of nowhere over the last few years, it has a long and crazy history.

    So how did America, big pharma, and a well meaning scientist create the most powerful and deadly opioid in history? WHERE is this stuff even coming from? And how did the fentanyl epidemic become a problem too big to stop?

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

    Want some cool Bailey Merch?
    Shop Dark History Merch: https://www.baileysarian.com

    Also, 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: Emma Lehman
    Research provided by: Coleen Smith
    Special thank you to our Historical Consultant: Dr. Patrick Lockwood
    Director: Brian Jaggers
    Additional Editing: Maria Norris, Julien Perez
    Post Supervisor: Kelly Hardin
    Production Management: Ross Woodruff
    Hair: Luca Burnett
    Makeup: Jill Powell

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    51 mins
  • 156: Pranks, Blackmail, and Perverts: America’s Weirdest Presidents

    156: Pranks, Blackmail, and Perverts: America’s Weirdest Presidents
    Jan 15 2025
    Hi friends, happy Wednesday!

    History books put presidents on a pedestal. We think of them as these untouchable heroes. In school we learn about what made them good leaders… What their big achievements were. How they handled war. Disasters. Terrorist attacks.

    But what about the weird stuff they did that no one talks about? I’m talkin’ their quirks and their… un-presidential behaviors. When I looked into this, turns out, there were a lot of them.

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

    Want some cool Bailey Merch?
    Shop Dark History Merch: https://www.baileysarian.com

    Also, 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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    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: Emma Lehman
    Research provided by: Elizabeth Hyman
    Special thank you to our Historical Consultant: Luke A. Nichter
    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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    51 mins
  • 155: Urine Beer, Insulin Comas, and Ozempic: the DH of Diabetes

    155: Urine Beer, Insulin Comas, and Ozempic: the DH of Diabetes
    Jan 8 2025
    Hi friends, happy Wednesday!

    Diabetes is a disease that’s been around for thousands and thousands of years. Literally, since the neanderthals were walking around, painting in caves.

    Recently, I went to the doctor. And something happened. I had to pee in a cup, you know, pretty routine. But my doctor came back with this look on his face and he was like… your pee is full of sugar. Turns out, this could be a sign of diabetes.

    So while I was waiting for my test results… you know me. I was doom scrolling. Googling until 3am. Just preparing myself for the worst. I ended up not having diabetes, but even still… I couldn’t stop reading about it. Because this disease has an *insane* history.

    Before there was insulin and Ozempic, there were starvation diets, opium cocktails, and… beer made of literal pee. Let’s get into it.

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

    Want some cool Bailey Merch?
    Shop Dark History Merch: https://www.baileysarian.com

    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: Emma Lehman
    Research provided by: Dr. Thomas Messersmith
    Special thank you to our Historical Consultant: Stuart Bradwel, author of “Insulin: A Hundred-Year History”
    Director: Brian Jaggers
    Additional Editing: Maria Norris, Julien Perez
    Post Supervisor: Kelly Hardin
    Production Management: Ross Woodruff
    Hair: Luca Burnett
    Makeup: Jill Powell
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    41 mins

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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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