The Eccentric Life and Mysterious Death of Ludwig II of Bavaria
Katy and Nathan are back with a Pride Month special, and it's all about Ludwig II of Bavaria - the 'Swan King'. This dude was all about the arts, built some seriously extra castles, and had a personal life that was... complicated (to say the least). We're diving deep into his life - his obsessi ... Show More
Jun 24
The Chevalier d'Éon with Historical Homos
This week we're joined by our friend Bash from Historical Homos to tell one of the most unbelievable stories we've ever covered. Meet the Chevalier d'Éon: an 18th-century French noble who somehow managed to be a spy, soldier, diplomat, bestselling author, blackmailer of the King ... Show More
49m 17s
Sep 2024
Ludwig II: The Only Real King of the 19th Century
Outside of Germany, King Ludwig II is relatively unknown. And, yet, he is one of history’s most tragic and romantic kings. He was a gay icon and a ruler who eschewed public appearances for turn inward into a fantasy realm of his own making. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac ... Show More
47m 39s
Feb 2024
King Ludwig II of Bavaria Part 2: Unhappily Ever After | 10
<p>In part one, Ludwig II reluctantly became king when his father died. But instead of leading his country, he poured his money and time into the operas of Richard Wagner. Now, members of the king’s own government are plotting his demise. But this only makes Ludwig dive deeper in ... Show More
44m 48s
Jun 2025
Extra Bad Gays June 2025, The First: Weird Vibes Pride, Edmund White, and Bisexual Dilemmas (TRAILER)
<p>This is just a trailer! For the full episode, join our community of Extra Bad Gays <a href='http://Patreon.com/badgayspod'>on Patreon</a> or Apple Podcasts.</p>
<p> Weird Vibes Pride Month, nefarious nellies! What is this Pride Month's vibe? Who is its target audience? We're c ... Show More
16m 46s