Most people associate Marie Antoinette with towering wigs, bon bons, affairs, and the legendary “let them eat cake” line. And wasn’t she executed for living extravagantly while the French people were starving? The answer is no, no, and no – the truth is way more complicated than cake. We’re talking pornographic cartoons, diamond necklace cons, and one shocki ... Show More
Aug 2025
Table Manners and Tudor Scandals | 94
<p>Just like us, royals are not immune to cringe-worthy moments. Caroline of Brunswick nearly flashed the crowd at her own wedding — while her groom got plastered across the church. Classy! To avoid pulling a royal faux pas, Brooke and Aricia are joined by Bonnie Tsai, founder of ... Show More
39m 8s
Aug 2025
The OG Tupac Part 1: Rebel Without a Pause | 92
<p>As an 18th century rich kid in Spanish-controlled Peru, Tupac Amaru II has it made. He’s descended from Incan royalty, the money and perks are flowing, and he’s set to inherit a powerful position working for the colonizers. But when he realizes that his privilege is built on t ... Show More
40m 32s
Mar 2024
Even the Royals: Marie Antoinette | Diamonds Aren’t a Girl’s Best Friend | 215
<p>While we work on some new Even the Rich episodes, check out the very first episode of our other show, Even the Royals. It's all about the OG Richie: Marie Antoinette. Most people associate Marie Antoinette with towering wigs, bon bons, affairs, and the legendary “let them ... Show More
43m 38s
Aug 2020
Marie Curie, Double Episode Revisit
If Amazon Prime's movie Radioactive has you curious about Marie's REAL story, we joined our two episodes of her, broke them into chapters, and created this one mega-Marie deep dive into her life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2h 48m
May 2019
Marie Antoinette and the Diamond Necklace Hoax
Queen Marie Antoinette's reputation was already tarnished by gossip in 1784, but was completely ruined by the implication that she defrauded the crown jewelers, conning them out of a dazzling, expensive diamond necklace. That's the short summary -- but the story itself is a start ... Show More
43m 48s
Jun 2024
Martha Stewart and Gwyneth Paltrow | 54
<p>Martha Stewart and Gwyneth Paltrow, lifestyle mavens turned delightfully petty frenemies. What began with clashing domestic philosophies has devolved into an epically snarky feud. They give a masterclass in shade-throwing over vagina candles, "jailbird pie," and jade eggs ... Show More
44m 16s