The Museum Camp

The Last Hurrah Mar 30, 2023

Well, Campers, the time has come: it's the last episode of Museum Camp. Today we take you through our favorite moments and episodes as we reminisce about this lil old podcast we've loved so much.

To all our beautiful, wonderful, amazing Campers - thank you for hanging out with us the past two years. It's been the very best time; we sure do love ya.

- Meghan and Madison

Immature History #110 Mar 23, 2023

Today we're happier than 2,000 dogs eating steak and drinking champagne! Madison tells us about the local treasure that is the Florence Y'all Water Tower, and Meghan introduces us to the eccentric John "Mad Jack" Mytton.

Immature History #109 Mar 16, 2023

On today's episode of Immature History, we're really flying! Meghan tells us about a Candid Camera-adjacent mishap and Madison anoints us with knowledge of Flying Ointment.

Immature History #108 Mar 09, 2023

Oil our joints and let's get started! Today on Immature History we're talking about the evangelical Harry Potter fan fiction that took the internet by storm and the Count of St Germaine (who may or may not have also been a bunch of other people? Hard to say.).

Immature History #107 Mar 02, 2023

We're back on our micro nation bullshit! Today, Meghan takes us to Other World Kingdom and Madison introduces us to the linguistic failure of English as She is Spoke.

Immature History #106 Feb 23, 2023

Today Madison tells us about Rosemary Brown (not to be confused with Encyclopedia Brown) who got secret messages from dead musicians, and Meghan takes us to the Nation of Celestial Space.

See you in March! Feb 20, 2023

Hi Campers! Just hopping on to let you all know that we've got some sickness and travel happening in our lives right now and need just a few weeks to get back to your regularly scheduled programming. Keep an eye out for Immature Histories on Thursdays as per usual, but we'll be back with new weird museums in March!

Fun fact: This is the only episode in our entire history that is not rated explicit.

Immature History #105 Feb 16, 2023

Our theme today is, weirdly enough, men getting mistaken for apes and ape-like creatures! Meghan introduces us to the Skunk Ape and Madison does a throwback to the 2012 Ecco Homo painting restoration debacle.

#113 - Schroedinger's Puritanism (The Benjamin Franklin Museum) Feb 13, 2023

We're getting in the Valentine's Day spirit with our least favorite founding father! Meghan takes us to historic Philadelphia, USA where we hear the life and times of Ben Franklin at his namesake museum.

Immature History #104 Feb 09, 2023

In what sounds a little bit like a sports showdown, we're talking Phantom Kangaroos and Jimmy the Raven today. Happy Thursday!

#112 - The Timely Warning (Museum of Quackery and Medical Fraud) Feb 06, 2023

Today, we're traveling back in time to visit a museum devoted to quackbusting - the Museum of Quackery and Medical Fraud

Immature History #103 Feb 02, 2023

Today we're talking about two of our favorite politicians: Meghan tells us about the Baby Jesus theft phenomenon and Madison introduces us to Above Znoneofthe (the Z is silent).

#111 - The Doughy Friend of Breakfast (Germany's Bread Museums) Jan 30, 2023

We're back with more of our favorite things! Today Meghan takes us to Germany to visit two museums devoted to everybody's favorite carb.

Immature History #102 Jan 26, 2023

Happy Thursday, Campers! We're hitting you with old faithful: the accidental theme! Today Madison talks about lawsuits against God and Meghan asks us if Moses was tripping. Is our religious trauma showing?

#110 - A Tiny Vanna White (The Early Television Museum) Jan 23, 2023

In today's episode, we are happy to confirm that TV is a hobby after all! Madison tries not to bore us with the history of TV as we head up to Columbus, Ohio for the Early Television Museum.

Immature History #101 Jan 19, 2023

Spooner? I hardly know her! In today's episode we make that joke for the thousandth time as Meghan tells us about the history of the Spoonerism and Madison shares the story of the Order of the Pug.

#109 - Just a Couple of Earthbodies (International UFO Museum and Research Center) Jan 16, 2023

We're Meghan and Madison, and we're scared of space! Today, join us in Roswell, New Mexico as we venture to the International UFO Museum and get really uncomfy about space and space-related things.

Immature History #100 Jan 12, 2023

Happy 100th to Immature History! Today, we're heading back to the 1930s where Madison tells us about exploding trousers and Meghan introduces us to a stove goblin.

#108 - A Counting Crows Manifesto (Charles Macdonald Concrete House Museum) Jan 09, 2023

Happy Monday, Campers! Start your week off with some TV talk, and then we'll head on up to Nova Scotia, Canada, for the charming story of Charles Macdonald and his concrete house.

Immature History #99 Jan 05, 2023

It's the first Immature History of the year, Campers, and we're starting off with a bang of the holy hammer! Today, Meghan tells us about English eccentric James "Jemmy" Hirst, and Madison tells us about what happens when a pope dies.

#107 - Asphalt of the Earth (Chasing Rainbows Dolly Parton Museum) Jan 02, 2023

Happy 2023, Campers! Our resolution this year was obviously to keep talking about TV at the start of every episode. Today, we celebrate in the most wholesome way we know how: a trip to the Chasing Rainbows Dolly Parton Museum in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

Immature History #98 Dec 29, 2022

Our New Year gift to you, dear Campers, is an extra-long episode of Immature History! Today, Madison barely holds it together as she recounts the tale of eccentric recluse William John Cavendish-Scott-Bentinck, 5th Duke of Portland (whew), and Meghan keeps it festive with a look back at some Victorian New Year celebrations. Happy New Year!

#106 - Combat Arts & Crafts (International Boxing Hall of Fame) Dec 26, 2022

Happy Boxing Day, Campers! Today we learn the history of Boxing Day and of boxing the sport as Madison takes us to the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

Immature History #97 Dec 22, 2022

Merry Christmas, Campers! Today we put our Grinchiness aside - Meghan tells us about a disappointing lack of Christmas aliens and Madison explores the history of the term white elephant.

#105 - Welcome to Brothel-ham, Baby (The Oasis Bordello Museum) Dec 19, 2022

In today's episode, Meghan teaches us that the true meaning of Christmas is really whatever we want it to be! Today we're headed to Wallace, Idaho to learn all about the history of sex work at the Oasis Bordello Museum.

Immature History #96 Dec 15, 2022

'Tis the season for weird Christmas history, Campers! Today Madison tells us all about El Caganer (the Christmas pooper), and Meghan lists off a few of the weirdest holiday traditions from around the world.

#104 - Crime Pays (Krampusmuseum) Dec 12, 2022

Happy mid-December, Campers! Today, we're really leaning into the reason for the season as we travel to Kitzbuhel, Austria for the spooky and festive Krampusmuseum. Also, we do not hold back as we opine on Catholic doctrine, so fair warning @pope!!!!

[Reupload] #103 - The Macbeth of the Quarries (The Bunny Museum) Dec 12, 2022

Hey Campers! We heard that some of you had an issue playing the original upload of this episode on some platforms, so we're trying again! Enjoy the full thing if you missed it before. Or don't - we're not the boss of you.

We are BACK, baby! Today, Meghan takes the scenic route as she brings us to the Bunny Museum in Altadena, California.

Immature History #95 Dec 08, 2022

Happy holiday season, Campers! Today, we're getting wintry as Meghan tells us the history of the Christmas Pickle and Madison introduces us to Nils Olav III.

#103 - The Macbeth of the Quarries (The Bunny Museum) Dec 05, 2022

We are BACK, baby! Today, Meghan takes the scenic route as she brings us to the Bunny Museum in Altadena, California.

Immature History #94 Nov 24, 2022

What do Super Bowl winners and the White House's pardoned turkeys have in common? They're both going to Disney World! In this special holiday Immature History, we cover the turkey pardoning tradition and the history of cow tongue as a Thanksgiving dinner staple. Happy Thanksgiving, Campers!

#102 - The Lunchtime of Our Lives (The Puzzle Museum) Nov 21, 2022

This episode has it all. We discuss raccoon invasions, who we would cast to play us in a movie, and Madison fails at improv. Then, in our most unhinged episode in recent memory, we get to riddling as Madison walks us through the Puzzle Museum. Happy Thanksgiving, Campers!

Immature History #93 Nov 17, 2022

Happy Thursday from our NPR voices! On today's episode of Immature History, Meghan tells us all about the infamous art piece Comedian, and Madison shares the mysterious story of the disappearance of Frederick Valentich.

TW: Brief mention of suicide

#101 - Pot Roast Parfait (The Museum of Failure) Nov 14, 2022

Last week, Madison and Meghan were humbled by an especially difficult round of pub trivia. Today, we are making ourselves feel better by focusing on other people's failures as Meghan walks us through the Museum of Failure.

Immature History #92 Nov 10, 2022

It's that time again! Today our adventures in Immature History take us back to Operation Cat Drop and to the origins of Cincinnati chili.

#100 - Mr. Worm (The Museum of Museums) Nov 07, 2022

HAPPY HUNDREDTH TO US ALL!!! Today we celebrate our 100th(!!!!) museum as Madison takes us to Seattle, Washington for the legendary Museum of Museums.

Immature History #91 Nov 03, 2022

Spooky season may be over, but these stories are still gonna haunt ya! Today, Meghan tells us all about the origin of the Graham cracker and Madison explains baseball metaphors for sex.

#99 - The Audacity of Men (Halloween Museum of Salem) Oct 31, 2022

Happy Halloween, Campers!!! Meghan tells us all about the history of everybody's favorite spooky holiday and then we are once again headed back to Salem, Massachusetts for the Halloween Museum of Salem!

Immature History #90 Oct 27, 2022

Happy almost-Halloween, Campers! We close out October Immature History episodes with the mysterious story of the Badge Man and the witchy vibes of dumb suppers.

#98 - Clown Glamp (International Clown Hall of Fame) Oct 24, 2022

Lace up those comically large shoes, Campers: today we're talking clowns! Madison takes us up to Baraboo, Wisconsin as we learn the bizarre, creepy history of clowning at the International Clown Hall of Fame and Research Center.

Immature History #89 Oct 20, 2022

In today's spooky edition of Immature History, we're headed across the pond! Meghan tells us the unsettling story of Burke and Hare's murder dolls and Madison creeps us out with the story of the devil's footprints.

#97 - Kind of Buttbag-ish (Count Orlok's Nightmare Gallery) Oct 17, 2022

There are two types of people in this world: those who’ve seen every episode of SpongeBob, and those who haven’t. And today, we’re talking to both of them as we visit Count Orlok's Nightmare Gallery in Salem, Massachusetts!

Immature History #88 Oct 13, 2022

It's another edition of Immature History: Spooky October edition! In today's episode, we learn all about the Great Amherst Mystery and the mysterious fate of the Roanoke colony.

#96 - Ghoulden Age (The Museum of Shadows) Oct 10, 2022

It's still October and we are still feeling spooky! Today we travel to the haunting capital of middle America, apparently: the Museum of Shadows in Omaha, Nebraska.

Immature History #87 Oct 06, 2022

Get ready to get cozy and queasy, Campers! Today, Meghan tells us all about the New England Vampire Panic and Madison gives us the history of the feet that sometimes wash up on beaches in the Pacific Northwest.

Content warning: this one is a little gory and there are brief mentions of suicide - take care when listening!

#95 - The People's Cryptid (The Mothman Museum) Oct 03, 2022

Hello, Campers and welcome to Spooky Season!! We catch up on all our favorite spooky tv and movies, and then Meghan takes us to one of the Virginias (turns out it's West) for the Mothman Museum.

Immature History #86 Sep 29, 2022

It's Spooky Season Lite(TM)! We are easing our way into the most macabre time of year with the story of Cynthia the Mannequin and Granny Ripper.

#94 - Trunk or Treat (Mister Ed's Elephant Museum and Candy Emporium) Sep 26, 2022

In today's episode, we laugh, we cry, we make puns. Madison takes us to Gettysburg, PA where we visit Mister Ed's Elephant Museum and Candy Emporium.

Immature History #85 Sep 22, 2022

On today's episode of Immature History, Meghan tells us all about spite fences and Madison tells us what is true and false in the urban legends surrounding the Lincoln and Kennedy assassinations.

#93 - The Mouth of Me (Chocolate museums of the world) Sep 19, 2022

In today's episode we get waaaay too detailed about our love of chocolate as Meghan takes us through some of the many museums around the world devoted to everybody's favorite sweet. We also talk about Game of Thrones and project our jealousy of British accents.

Immature History #84 Sep 15, 2022

It gets worse before it gets better in today's episode of Immature History! Madison kicks us off with the story of the Dave Matthew's Band Chicago River tour bus fiasco, and Meghan tells us all about the Great Diamond Hoax.

#92 - Instdogators (Passau Dachshund Museum) Sep 12, 2022

We're getting cute today, Campers! Today we visit Passau, Germany for the only museum in the world dedicated to the wiener dog.

Immature History #83 Sep 08, 2022

Happy Pthursday, Campers! Today we're getting all psorts of psilly: Meghan teaches us about pteridomania - the obviously Victorian ailment of fern fever, and Madison tells us all about a fraudster who eventually became known as George Psalmanazar.

#91 - Be Your Own Stripper (Burlesque Hall of Fame) Sep 05, 2022

Grab your boas, campers - we're headed to Vegas! Today we talk TV, then Meghan takes us to Sin City in an ode to Burlesque dancing.

Immature History #82 Sep 01, 2022

What's cute, not cannibalistic, and looks like a tiny little scholar? A chicken wearing little glasses, probably. In today's episode, Madison tells us about the 20th century fad of chicken eyeglasses and Meghan tells us about William McGonagall - a subpar poet with a great middle name.

#90 - 2 Girls 1 Cup of Coffee (The World Coffee Museum) Aug 29, 2022

Do we owe everything in our lives to Pope Clement VIII?? It seems that way! Today we talk about the very thing that first brought us together: a nice cup of Joe. Madison walks us through the history of coffee, we talk about all the ways it's made and enjoyed around the world, and then we end at the beautiful World Coffee Museum in Thành phố Buôn Ma Thuột, Vietnam.

Immature History #81 Aug 25, 2022

Buttholes, wizard weddings, fist(ula) fights and more await you in today's episode of Immature History! Meghan tells us about the unfortunate connection of Louis XIV to the British national anthem, while Madison takes a slightly more wholesome turn toward her favorite spite house.

#89 - One step ahead, one leg behind (The International Spy Museum) Aug 22, 2022

It's spy time, baby! Today we talk espionage, spy thrillers, and how much we love women as Agent Meghan takes us to the International Spy Museum in Washington DC.

Immature History #80 Aug 18, 2022

What do lasagna and chlamydia have in common? They're both in this episode of Immature History! Today, Madison takes us to the French beach plagued by Garfield memorabilia and then we head down under for the story of everybody's favorite type of politician: the koala kind!

#88 - Horse vs. Champagne Flute (Jack Sisemore Traveland RV Museum) Aug 15, 2022

New mics, new us! Today we share some news and a great date night idea, then we get nostalgic at the Jack Sisemore Traveland RV Museum!

Today's episode includes a few historical terms that contain the word gypsy. To learn more about the history of this word and why it's hurtful and offensive to Romani women (and therefore why it's time to drop it from our vocabulary), we recommend this article.

Immature History #79 Aug 11, 2022

It's Thursday and we've got silly history for your ears! Meghan tells us the heartwarming story of Emily the Cow, while Madison takes the animal theme a slightly different direction with the story of Fabio's "goose incident."

#87 - Renaissance Cheese (Pooh Corner) Aug 08, 2022

We made it, Campers! Today we catch up on Madison's big move and our latest TV and podcast recommendations, then Meghan takes us to Hartfield, East Sussex for a tour of Pooh Corner.

Immature History #78 Aug 04, 2022

Happy Thursday, Campers! Today, we're going to space when Madison tells us all about Moon Museum, and then Meghan lets us in on a classic case of the long con - courtesy of John James Audubon.

#86 - Bringing it Back to Beyonce (Museum of Crystals and Minerals) Aug 01, 2022

Today we have some thoughts and hot takes on popular burger franchises, then we shift gears and head to Dodgeville, Wisconsin for a brief stop at the Museum of Crystals and Minerals. Then, we spend a lot of time talking through the pseudoscience of crystal healing.

Immature History #77 Jul 28, 2022

We're back with more wacky history, Campers! Meghan tells us all about Shakespeare's favorite boner puns, and Madison talks about the time Boris Johnson won a poetry contest.

#85 - Our Own Personal Boo Boxes (The Museum of Medieval Torture) Jul 25, 2022

This episode is not for the faint of heart! Today Meghan takes us to St. Augustine, Florida where we step back into the Dark Ages at the Museum of Medieval Torture.

***Content warning: descriptions of a variety of methods of torture, take care when/if listening***

Immature History #76 Jul 21, 2022

Happy Thursday, Campers! Today we talk about the unsettling children's toy Fofão and the unnecessarily sexual nicknames for US Presidents.

#84 - The Great Museum Camp Variety Show Jul 18, 2022

We've got a special episode for you today, Campers! This one has everything: we talk TV and podcasts, speculate about the latest Georgia Guidestones news, and then we really go rogue! Madison brings us some teeny tiny immature history, Meghan brings us some teeny tiny museums, then we bring it home by reading the Wikipedia pages for Madame Tussaud verbatim.

Immature History #75 Jul 14, 2022

Today we are talking obscure communication, Campers! Meghan tells us all about safety coffins and Madison combines two of her favorite things: knitting and espionage.

#83 - A Lactaid Drip (The American Museum of Magic) Jul 11, 2022

Today, in potentially our most alliterative episode yet, Meghan takes us to Marshall, Michigan for the American Museum of Magic.

Immature History #74 Jul 07, 2022

In today's episode of Immature History, animals are acting like humans! Madison tells us about animals who have run for office and Meghan shares the history of animals on trial.

#82 - A Dehydration Rising (The Hangover Museum) Jul 04, 2022

It's peak watermelon season and that's about all we feel like celebrating today, Campers! After our usual TV and pod catch-up, Madison takes us back to Zagreb, Croatia to visit the Hangover Museum.

TW: Mentions of alcohol abuse

Immature History #73 Jun 30, 2022

In today's episode of Immature History, Meghan takes us on a walk down memory lane with the history of the Rickroll. Then Madison takes a sharp turn and tells us about the extremely NSFW fundraiser: the Masturbate-a-thon.

#81 - A Waffle Home (The Waffle House Museum) Jun 27, 2022

We have a real treat for you today, Campers! We talk through ways we're embarrassing, catch up on our latest podcast and TV faves, share some exciting news and then Meghan takes us to Decatur, Georgia for a trip to the Waffle House Museum.

Immature History #72 Jun 23, 2022

We're back with your weekly dose of weird history, Campers! Today Madison tells us about Diving Horses and Meghan introduces us to the unsettling Euphonia.

(TW - brief mention of suicide at the end of the Euphonia story)

#80 - Eggs are Everywhere (the Disgusting Food Museum) Jun 20, 2022

Pull up a chair, Campers! Today we're talking about food and culture and psychology as we explore Sweden's Disgusting Food Museum.

Immature History #71 Jun 16, 2022

What starts out bad and then only gets worse? Today's episode of Immature History! Meghan kicks us off with the history of the Holy Foreskin, then Madison bums us out with the story of the Voluntary Human Extinction Movement.

Trigger warning: brief mention of suicide (and cannibalism)

#79 - Water You Talking About (The Camel Museum) Jun 13, 2022

If you're experiencing a heat wave right now then BOY do we have the museum for you today, Campers! We catch up on the TV we've been watching lately and then Meghan takes us to Dubai where we proceed to fawn over camels for the next 40 minutes.

Immature History #70 Jun 09, 2022

Happy Thursday! Start your day with a brief history of coffee bans and everyone's favorite form of protest: a pee-in!

#78 - My Portmanteau Era (The Mermaid Museums) Jun 06, 2022

Today we spend a good amount of time talking about TV because we just love it so much. Then we do a sharp pivot under the sea to check out the United States’ dueling Mermaid Museums.

Immature History #69 Jun 02, 2022

Gather round, Campers! Today Meghan tells us about the adorable (and ultimately tragic) story of Andy the Goose, and Madison weirds us out with the story of cases of Witzelsucht.

#77 - The Howevers (ABBA the Museum) May 30, 2022

We're baaaack! Today we tell you all about our trip to NYC (and the museums we went to) and then tie up some loose ends about pizza. Then, Meghan takes us to Stockholm, Sweden and blesses us with ABBA the Museum.

Immature History #68 May 26, 2022

In today's episode of Immature History, Madison tells us all about a prank backfiring with the story of Susanna M. Salter, and Meghan introduces us to Gay Bob and his iconic family.

#76 - An Untangled Garlic Knot (The Original Pizza Hut Museum) May 23, 2022

Today we talk about a weird historical theory about sperm, some potentially lethal tomatoes, and our go-to pizza orders as we visit the Original Pizza Hut Museum in Wichita, KS.

Immature History #67 May 19, 2022

We are talking fads and fun, today, Campers! Meghan tells us about weird Victorian Christmas parlor games, and Madison reminds about planking.

#75 - Deathcot (National Museum of Funeral History) May 16, 2022

***Content warning: we talk almost exclusively about death in this episode - take care when/if listening!***

Today we catch up on podcasts and TV shows as per usual, then we head on down to Houston, Texas where Meghan guides us through the National Museum of Funeral History.

Immature History #66 May 12, 2022

Today we travel back to France in 1908 and meet a dog who really knew how to get himself a beefsteak. Then, Meghan tells us all about what is potentially the worst job in all of England: the Groom of the Stool.

#74 - Shame on Utah (The Baku Museum of Miniature Books) May 09, 2022

We're exploring uncharted territory today, Campers! Madison takes us to Azerbaijan to visit the Baku Museum of Miniature Books, but first we talk podcasts, Frasier, and try to figure out how we feel about Kim K’s choice to raid a museum for her Met Gala outfit. *Minor trigger warning for this episode: brief mention of extreme dieting practices when we're talking about the Met Gala

Immature History #65 May 05, 2022

In today's installment of Immature History, we explore George H. W. Bush's broccoli statements that somehow made history and that time when JCPenney sold a tea kettle that looked like Hitler.

#73 - Clompin' on a Prayer ft. Colleen Ladrick (The International Clog Museum) May 02, 2022

Surprise! We have an extra special treat for you today, Campers! Today we are joined by one of our very favorite people on the planet: Colleen Ladrick of the Colleen Can podcast! In this episode, the three of us take a (decently embarrassing) walk down memory lane and visit the days when we regularly sported clogs. Meghan attempts to maintain some sense of order while we go almost completely off the rails visiting a few of the clog museums that the Netherlands has to offer. Listen to Colleen's podcast, Colleen Can, wherever you like to listen (except Deezer obviously)! https://shows.acast.com/colleen-can

Immature History #64 Apr 28, 2022

In today's (very NSFW) episode, Madison takes us behind the scenes of a certain panda pastime, and Meghan tells us all about some problematic former Girl Scout badges.

#72 - It's the Lititz (Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery Museum) Apr 25, 2022

Happy National Pretzel Day Eve, Campers! We do our best to make Stanley Hudson proud as we learn the history of our beloved pretzel, learn that we're eating way more pretzels than the national average, and visit Lititz, PA for a tour of the first commercial pretzel bakery in the US. Don't forget to celebrate responsibly!

Immature History #63 Apr 21, 2022

For today's episode we're heading to two magical places! Meghan takes us to Disneyland and tells us the strange story of the Yippies' attempted takeover and Madison takes us to good old Italy to learn about the history of Italian gesticulation. 🤌

#71 - The Leading Oint (John's Beachcombing Museum) Apr 18, 2022

Campers, we have a jam-packed episode for you today! First we go over some of your favorite words that you submitted to us, and rate them out of ten. Then, Meghan tells us about the tiniest museum in all of Chicago to get us warmed up for the main event. We then travel to Forks, Washington (and don't worry - of course we take the opportunity to dunk on Twilight), give birds credit where it's due, and wind up at John's Beachcombing Museum.

Immature History #62 Apr 14, 2022

Saddle up, Campers -- we've got Lisztomania and List-o-mania! Madison tells us about the mass hysteria around composer Franz Liszt and Meghan tells us about the very niche inventions of Dr. John Harvey Kellogg.

#70 - A Forbes Girl (Planet Word) Apr 11, 2022

Happy Monday, Campers! Today we talk about our latest TV binges and wonder what is up with us always resisting the shows everyone tells us to watch. We hear some good news in the world of museums, then Madison takes us on a wild ride to Planet Word - a Washington DC museum dedicated to words and language. Also, we talk about feral children.

Immature History #61 Apr 07, 2022

Happy Thursday! Today we are visiting some more recent history: Meghan reminds us of the Tan Suit Controversy and Madison asks the all-important question: where's the beef?

#69 - Sorry, Moms (The Evel Knievel Museum) Apr 04, 2022

We have a lil treat for you today, Campers! For today's episode, Meghan and Madison join you from the same exact room as Meghan tells us all about the life and feats of America's favorite stuntman, who is immortalized at the Evel Knievel Museum in Topeka, Kansas.

Immature History #60 Mar 31, 2022

Happy April Fool's Day Eve, Campers! Celebrate responsibly and allow us to tell you all about a town that tried to replace the word "hello" with something more "positive" and the Taco Liberty Bell.

#68 - Weaponize It, Baby (The Cookie Cutter Historical Museum) Mar 28, 2022

Happy Monday, Campers! Today we are returning to Joplin, Missouri to visit the Cookie Cutter Historical Museum! We talk cookies, Edible Arrangements, and express sincere frustration with Netflix along the way.

Immature History #59 Mar 24, 2022

Gather round, campers! In today's bite-sized episode of Immature History Meghan showers us with knowledge of Ticker Tape Parades and Madison warns us of crimes in Antarctica.

#67 - Chicken Legs (The Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter) Mar 21, 2022

Happy magical Monday, Campers! Today we talk must-see movies, podcasts we can't remember the name of, and our hopes and dreams for Meghan's birthday. Then, the birthday girl herself takes us all the way to London, where she deems the Warner Bros. Studio Tour of The Making of Harry Potter a museum (and rightfully so) and gives us the history of the books, the movies, and witchcraft and wizardry.

Important update: we have, after the recording of this episode, determined that Meghan might actually be a Hufflepuff and not a Ravenclaw. Let us know what you think.

Immature History #58 Mar 17, 2022

Happy St. Paddy's Day and happy early birthday to Seaweed the Otter, Campers! In today's episode, we throw it back to the early 2000s: Madison covers the Avril Lavigne replacement conspiracy theory and Meghan tells us all about the history of Beanie Babies.

#65 - Never Pinch (The National Leprechaun Museum ft. Jade from About A Book) Mar 14, 2022

Happy St. Paddy's week, Campers! We have an extra special treat for you today: Jade of the AboutABook podcast tells us all about Dublin's National Leprechaun Museum! Jade works at the museum as one of their storytellers; she takes us on a virtual tour and wows us endlessly with her knowledge of Irish folklore. We also spend a lot of time apologizing on behalf of all Americans for being so embarrassing about St. Patrick's Day (among other things).

Find (and leave a review for!) Jade's podcast, About A Book, wherever you like to listen! www.aboutabookpodcast.com

Immature History #57 Mar 10, 2022

Happy Thursday, Campers! Hope you're feeling immature today, because we're reading you the Wikipedia articles for the Church of the SubGenius and Earring Magic Ken.

#64 - Prayers Up for Ren (The Portland Puppet Museum) Mar 07, 2022

WOW do we have a good one for you today, Campers! Join us as we bully snakes and mosquitos, talk about cave diving, and marvel at medical history (if you're squeamish about bodily fluids, we recommend you fast forward from 12:54 to 17:08). Then, Meghan keeps it weird and takes us to the Portland Puppet Museum (and things get really off the rails). Happy Monday!

Immature History #56 Mar 03, 2022

Hop on in, Campers - we're talking about weird history! Today, Madison tells us about history's most bizarre duel, and Meghan enchants us with the story of the Washington Generals. Also, we make up new Spice Girls.

#63 - History Cube (The CupNoodles Museums) Feb 28, 2022

Get your hot water ready, Campers, because today we're noodling! We talk TV and podcasts, Madison has a meltdown about Neopets, there is a loooot of preambling, and we get two museums for the price of one: the CupNoodles Museums in Yokohama and Osaka, Japan.

Immature History #55 Feb 24, 2022

Indices galore today, Campers! Today, Meghan takes us back in time with the story of Bridey Murphy, and we once again rail against capitalism as Madison tells us about the Waffle House Index.

#62 - Stuck on Legumes (House of Dance and Feathers) Feb 21, 2022

It's Museum Camp Monday!! We discuss all the usuals, then Meghan introduces us to a brand new segment in which we give our most lukewarm takes. Then, Meghan takes us to the House of Dance & Feathers in New Orleans and teaches an extra-raspy Madison about the history of Mardi Gras. Go Babies!

Immature History #54 Feb 17, 2022

Today's episode is a real rollercoaster, Campers! Madison starts by telling us the harrowing tale of Cincinnati's own Harambe (RIP), and Meghan tells us the extremely on-brand story of D-Day Daily Telegraph Crossword Security Alarm.

#61 - Big Data Head (Museum of Dumb Guy Stuff) Feb 14, 2022

Happy Valentines Day, Campers! We do not celebrate it in the slightest in today's episode. We awkwardly reintroduce ourselves, catch up on all things TV and pasta, and then Madison takes us to historic Portsmouth, NH for a visit to the Museum of Dumb Guy Stuff.

Immature History #53 Feb 10, 2022

It's Thursday, campers, and we're back with some more Wikipedia articles for you! Today, Meghan tells us the extremely immature story of James "Honest Dick" Tate and Madison takes entirely too long to share the history of hobby tunneling.

#60 - A Good Old Fashioned Chain Gang (The Presidential Pet Museum) Feb 07, 2022

In a shocking turn of events, we begin today’s episode by talking about sports! We also discuss Good Burger, Cincinnati chili stunts, and taxes. Then, join us as we stand and salute the fluffiest patriots of America at the Presidential Pet Museum.

Immature History #52 Feb 03, 2022

Brace yourselves, campers! In this extra-long minisode (mediumsode?), Madison tells us about historical narcissist/general oddball Alfred Wintle, and Meghan shares a frog-based multilevel marketing scheme.

#59 - To All the Civilians (National Museum of Dentistry) Jan 31, 2022

Happy Monday, Campers! Start your week off with your favorite camp counselors as we explore the history of dentistry at the National Museum of Dentistry in Baltimore, Maryland. Madison tests Meghan's nerves with way too many dental puns, we discuss our greatest mouth-related fears, and we even find a way to fit in a Bill Cosby slam!

Immature History #51 Jan 27, 2022

Happy Thursday, Campers! We're back with your weekly dose of weird history! On this week's episode, we read you stories about Niagara Falls Barrel Riders and the ancient Greek practice of ostracism.

#58 - Boners Galore (The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss) Jan 24, 2022

Welcome, campers! Today we’re talking about all of our favorite tv, and we even get to hear an embarrassing story about Madison in Costco! Get ready to feel the nostalgia of your childhood as we visit the Amazing World of Dr. Seuss museum in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Immature History #50 Jan 20, 2022

It's our 50th minisode, Campers! To celebrate, we're giving you a not-so-minisode! Today we venture throughout the United Kingdom and hilarity ensues: Madison tells us the story of the absolutely iconic Henry Paget (the Dancing Marquess), and, in yet another bird-centric move, Meghan blesses us with an introduction to the Ravens of the Tower of London.

#57 - Never Been Catholic (The Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum) Jan 17, 2022

Welcome, welcome, welcome! Today Madison takes us to Cosby, Tennessee - home of the world famous Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum! Along the way, we spoil the Bible (sorry) and answer some of the internet's burning salt and pepper questions.

Immature History #49 Jan 13, 2022

Buckle in, Campers! Today, Meghan starts her campaign to bring back Victorian Vinegar Valentines and Madison regales us with the absurdity of Operation Acoustic Kitty.

#56 - Milking It (The Museum of Pasta) Jan 10, 2022

Get the gear, campers: today we're climbing a parmesan mountain! Meghan takes us to Corte di Giarola, Italy, where we learn the history of everyone's favorite food at the Museum of Pasta.

Immature History #48 Jan 06, 2022

We are getting sporty today, Campers! In today's episode, we set the stage for the greatest sporting event of all time as Madison tells us all about shin-kicking and Meghan introduces us to extreme ironing. Along the way, we mercilessly roast cats, chess, and England. Sorry England!!!

#55 - A Little Nipply (The Mummers Museum) Jan 03, 2022

Happy New Year! It's 2022, Campers, and we're talking about podcasts, YouTube favorites, and Bake Off. Then, we head to Philadelphia, PA to learn the wild history of the Mummers Parade and the museum that honors it.

Immature History #47 Dec 30, 2021

Happy weird-week-between-Christmas-and-New-Year's, campers! Today we are getting extra silly. Meghan tells us all about the Great Michigan Pizza Funeral and Madison gives her full support to oddball political candidate Vermin Supreme. See you in the New Year!

#54 - Bump It, Set It, Smite It (The House of David Museum) Dec 27, 2021

Today's episode is a real whirlwind! Join us as we talk Lord of the Rings, dunk on the Midwest, and weigh in on sports while Meghan leads us through the insane, baseball-loving cult that is the House of David. And please don't forget to have an absolutely bitching New Year!

Immature History #46 Dec 23, 2021

Happy holidays, Campers! Today we are bringing you a nice wintry mix: Madison shares saga of the Miracle of 1511, and Meghan tells us about the adorable history behind the NORAD Santa Tracker.

#53 - A Lot of Texas Tea (The Ima Hogg Collections) Dec 20, 2021

Happy holidays, Campers! Today Madison pulls the birthday card and bends the rules a bit - telling us the incredible story of the "First Lady of Texas" Ima Hogg and the museums she created and helped fill.

Immature History #45 Dec 16, 2021

Apologies in advance, campers - we're getting weird today! Meghan gives us an overview of the history of toilet paper and Madison gets us riled up about the historical practice of wife selling.

#52 - A Little Offense (The Oz Museum) Dec 13, 2021

Campers, we’re headed to Kansas again! This time we’re visiting the Oz Museum in Wamego. On our way there, we talk about all of the TV that we’re watching, the Ten Commandments of Nikolai Lenin, and careers in mustard.

Immature History #44 Dec 09, 2021

Heel-toe it over to the campfire with us, campers! Today we are learning about Wojtek the bear soldier and competitive (if somewhat mild) sport of Pedestrianism.

#51 - On Board with Gourds (Marvin & Mary Johnson Gourd Museum) Dec 06, 2021

It's gourd season, baby! Madison takes us through the fascinating history of the humble gourd and gives us a tour of the world's first gourd museum. We also talk Bake Off and make just an absurd number of gourd puns.

Immature History #43 Dec 02, 2021

Boy do we have a fun one for you today, campers! We take a stab at figuring out the mysterious death of Edgar Allan Poe, then fast forward to some more recent history with the story of Dusty the Klepto Kitty.

Bonus: Jungle Jim's International Market (featuring Mark Borison) Nov 29, 2021

It's a special episode, campers! Today, Meghan and Madison fangirl over their favorite place on earth: the Cincinnati legend that is Jungle Jim's International Market. We'll share some of our fondest memories and go through some history before we spend some quality time with our very special guest Mark Borison - the host of the Jungle Jim's Podcast!

Find Mark on social @themarkening or at www.themarkening.com

Immature History #42 Nov 25, 2021

Happy Thanksgiving to all our American campers! Today Madison warns us of dirty pilgrims and Meghan warms our hearts with the tale of legendary BFFs Bummer and Lazarus.

#50 - Fifty Big Ones (Booze History Museum) Nov 22, 2021

Welcome to the golden anniversary of Museum Camp! In this 50th episode, Meghan and Madison discuss vagina dentata, Native American Heritage Month, and art heists. Then, Meghan tells us the history of Russian Jewish migration as she takes us on a journey to Staten Island, to visit the Booze History Museum.

Immature History #41 Nov 18, 2021

In today's (very off-the-rails) episode of Immature History, Meghan tells us the story of John R. Brinkley - a man famous for his quackery - and Madison shares the story of Seamus Romney - a very good boy who had a very bad day.

#49 - An Uplifting Story (The Lingerie Museum & Celebrity Lingerie Hall of Fame) Nov 15, 2021

Strap in, campers! Today we are headed back in time to a museum of yesteryear: the famed and beloved Lingerie Museum and Celebrity Lingerie Hall of Fame. Our jaws drop more than once as we learn the history of Frederick's of Hollywood (and push-up bras), and our cups overflow with puns.

Immature History #40 Nov 11, 2021

Happy Thursday, Campers! We're back with two more weird stories from history (and some bonus DayQuil) for you: Meghan shares the bizarre story of retropedestrian Plennie Wingo, and Madison leads us in a discussion of the Glass Delusion.

#48 - Is everyone okay? (Museum of Jurassic Technology) Nov 08, 2021

Would you believe us if we told you that today’s episode is all about the Lower Jurassic, yet dinosaurs are not mentioned a single time? Campers, we are headed to, quite possibly, the strangest museum yet. The Museum of Jurassic Technology has left us befuddled, yet amused. Please enjoy.

Immature History #39 Nov 04, 2021

Hold on to your butts, campers, today's episode of Immature History has an accidental theme! Madison shares the unsettling tale of Colorado's Mad Pooper and Meghan gives us a lesson on the history of mooning.

#47 - A Looming Goth (Museum of Vampires & Legendary Creatures) Nov 01, 2021

Surprise! We can't help ourselves from bringing you one last spooky museum! Today we visit Paris, France and learn all about Jacques Sirgent and his ode to the vampire, but first Madison peppers us with vampire fun facts and we (obviously) make fun of Twilight.

Immature History #38 Oct 28, 2021

Happy Halloween, campers! We are rounding out October with two more spooky stories for you: a case of a mysterious being in the walls and a tale of Halloween candy gone wrong.

#46 - My Latin Queen (Jack the Ripper Museum) Oct 25, 2021

Campers, today’s episode is bloody mental. We’re talkin’ TV for just a few short minutes, and then we’re headed over to London, England. Meghan takes us on a journey through the 1880s murders committed by none other than Jack the Ripper. On your way home from the Jack the Ripper Museum, treat yourself to a slider and some onion chips from White Castle.

*Today's episode contains some content that is more graphic than our usual episodes. If you'd like to skip over the more gruesome stuff, here are the time stamps:

11:55 to 13:45

14:48 to 15:12

5:57 to 16:42

17:45 to 18:11

Immature History #37 Oct 21, 2021

In today's episode, we visit two extra spooky locations: the White House and the Bermuda Triangle. Madison introduces us to Lincoln's ghost and Meghan gives us her expert opinion on what's really up with the ocean.

#45 - The Big G (Museum of Witchcraft & Magic) Oct 18, 2021

We are getting specific today, Campers! Gather round and join us from the most haunted room in Meghan’s house. After we fill you all in on our favorite shows and episodes to watch when we’re together, we will mount our brooms and head to Cornwall for the latest installation of Spooktober: the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic.

Immature History #36 Oct 14, 2021

Don't get hysterical - we're back with some more spooky and spooky-adjacent stories for you! Today we cover the ghostliness of Russia's City of the Dead and the bizarre case of the Mad Gasser of Mattoon.

#44 - Giving Me Life (Museum of Death) Oct 11, 2021

Gather ‘round, campers! We’re keeping it spooky during Spooktober with a visit to The Museum of Death. We’re talking about cults, murderers, and presidential assassinations!

Immature History #35 Oct 07, 2021

In this minisode, Meghan and Madison would like to talk ska! Then they spook us with spooky stories about Robert the Doll and The Georgia Guidestones.

#43 - Ouija You Later! (Salem Witch Board Museum) Oct 04, 2021

Get your planchettes ready, campers - we’re headed to the witching capital of the world: Salem, Massachusetts! Madison takes us through the Salem Witch Board Museum and the history behind the spookiest board game around. Plus, we provide unsolicited movie reviews and tales of digital ghosts.

Immature History #34 Sep 30, 2021

In this week’s mini episode, Meghan takes on a journey back to the 19th century to tell us the story of Pearl Bryan - a murder that happened not too far from her house. Then, Madison shares the story of the time Barney and Betty Hill were abducted by aliens.

#42 - Zoom: The Musical (Winchester Mystery House) Sep 27, 2021

Consent! Consent! In today’s episode, we start drafting our score for Zoom: The Musical. Then we talk about our horror movie opinions, and our ice cream sandwich opinions. Meghan takes Madison et al. on a journey to San Jose, California, to visit the Winchester Mystery House.

Immature History #33 Sep 23, 2021

Are queens elected? Madison introduces us to the famous historical stalker The Boy Jones, then Meghan treats us to the Sweater Curse, a.k.a. the “curse of the love sweater.”

#41 - Gripes Galore (The British Museum) Sep 20, 2021

Today we talk mattresses and conspiracy theories and revisit (yet again) our favorite topic: Reese’s rankings. Then we head across the pond to The British Museum—purportedly one of the world’s most haunted museums—to explore the spooky story of The Unlucky Mummy which may or may not have sealed the Titanic’s fate. We’ll never know. Disclaimer: by listening to this episode you consent to the possibility of being cursed by a coffin board!!!

Immature History #32 Sep 16, 2021

Another set of spooky stories comin’ at ya! Today, we swing by Japan’s baseball scene and learn about the Curse of Colonel and then question reincarnation with the Pollock Twins.

#40 - Woman’s Work (The Lizzie Borden House) Sep 13, 2021

Welcome boys, ghouls, and non-binary apparitions! Meghan and Madison continue Spooktember with a visit to Fall River, MA to learn all about Lizzie Borden and The Borden Bed and Breakfast Museum.

Immature History #31 Sep 09, 2021

Gather ‘round the campfire, we’re keeping it spooky. Madison tells us the story of Agatha Christie’s disappearance, and then Meghan unfortunately shares the story of Elmer McCurdy, A.K.A. The Embalmed Bandit.

#39 - Girls, Interrupted (The Famous Endings Museum) Sep 06, 2021

Happy Spooktember! We are not on the rails for even one minute as we venture to Ohio’s Amish Country for John Herzig’s Famous Endings Museum. We explore the celebrity funerary memorabilia, then find ourselves waging war on Men’s Warehouse for some reason.

Immature History #30 Sep 02, 2021

Spooky season is upon us! On this Immature History, Meghan tells the super-grim tale of Countess Erzsébet Báthory, and then Madison scares us with the story of the Stockwell Ghost.

#38 - Trigger Warning: Sex Magic (Psychiatry: An Industry of Death Museum) Aug 30, 2021

Have you guys ever watched TV? Welcome to Museum Camp, where the whole intro is always just TV Guide. After some rash talk, Meghan takes us to a museum funded by the Church of Scientology—the Psychiatry: An Industry of Death Museum.

Immature History #29 Aug 26, 2021

Sexually-active popes, eating too much melon, or sumptuous Ecclesiastical finery? Take your pick in this episode, because Madison and Meghan are covering Pope Paul II and Mary “animal-birthing” Toft. Yikes.

#37 - You Know It When You See It (Museum of Bad Art) Aug 23, 2021

Buckle in for a silly goose time because today we’re heading to the prestigious Museum of Bad Art! Madison hails her comedy heroes and leads us through a visioning exercise as we celebrate failed masterpieces.

Immature History #28 Aug 19, 2021

Meghan reveals a secret she’s been keeping in her attic for years: the story of the Dolly Oesterreich murder and love-triangle. Then, Madison gives in to Assmania and shares the phenomenon that was Dick Assman.

Ep. 36: “The Great Antarctic Special!”—International Antarctic Centre Aug 16, 2021

Come join us around the campfire! Today, Meghan takes Madison on a journey to Antarctica, and all of the museums that celebrate its history. First, though, we need to discuss the Amazing Race and the recent mishap at the Titanic Museum.

Immature History #27 Aug 12, 2021

Wow. In this one, Madison introduces us to the minister and ice cream vendor with at least 2 children Curtis Howe Springer, and Meghan tells us about the horrific conditions that befell George Washington on his deathbed. Just give him water, bro!

Ep. 34: “A Changed Woman”—American Pigeon Museum and Library Aug 09, 2021

Today we are joined by our very first special guest: newly-minted pigeon enthusiast and general bird questioner Claire Young. We learn a lot about the humble pigeon at the American Pigeon Museum and Library—from letter-carrying, to racing, to every shimmering thing in between.

Immature History #26 Aug 05, 2021

Just kill the chicken already! Meghan regales us with yet another upsetting tale, this time of an unfortunately headless chicken named Mike—then Madison takes us home with the wild history of Timothy Dexter.

Ep. 34: “All Plugged Up”—Troll Hole Museum Aug 02, 2021

Talkin’ sports right out of the gate! Meghan gives her hot take on the Olympics, and Madison talks about her love for extreme putt-putt. They plan their coup of the Molossia dictatorship, and present a madlib for their newest patreon member. Then, Meghan takes us on a journey to the Troll Hole Museum.

Immature History #25 Jul 29, 2021

Madison tells the tale of expert adventuress and con woman Bertha Heyman a.k.a. “Big Bertha”, and Meghan continues her coverage of self-proclaimed micronations with an introduction to The Republic of Molossia, run by a guy named Kevin.

Ep. 33: “Bezos On The Brain”—Idaho Potato Museum Jul 26, 2021

Meghan and Madison share their takes on chess, celebrate some good museum news, then take a quick detour over to reddit before heading to the Idaho Potato Museum. From there, all bets are off - we’re just entirely too excited to be talkin’ spuds with our best buds.

Immature History #24 Jul 22, 2021

Today we learn someone named Josh declared himself the first Emperor of the United States in the 19th century, and also we learn about pecunia non olet which is a Latin phrase about pee.

Ep. 32: ”Meat n’ Potatoes”—Good Vibrations Antique Vibrator Museum Jul 19, 2021

Don’t buy a sex toy at a flea market. Just… don’t! In this satisfying episode, Meghan and Madison head to San Francisco, California to visit the world famous “Good Vibrations” Antique Vibrator Museum.

Immature History #23 Jul 15, 2021

Sorry, what are sweetmeats??? Immature historians Meghan and Madison read some Wikipedia articles about The Fairy Investigation Society and Kottabos: the world’s first drinking game.

Ep. 31: “You Had Me At Flap”—The Mütter Museum Jul 12, 2021

Meghan and Madison address the elephant in the room: a mutual admiration of elephants. Then we take a rollercoaster of a journey to Philadelphia, PA, home of the Mütter Museum, where we ask way too many questions about the sex lives of conjoined twins.

Immature History #22 Jul 08, 2021

It's a great ass day! In this minisode, Madison reintroduces us to "The Drunken Czar" Boris Yeltsin, and Meghan reads the unholy verses from what has been dubbed The Wicked Bible.

Ep. 30: “Hex Me, Doc!”—Froggyland Jul 05, 2021

Toadaly unfrogettable episode! After establishing that chiropractors are witch doctors, Meghan and Madison journey to Croatia to witness a “master of taxidermy” at Froggyland.

Immature History #21 Jul 01, 2021

You’ll never believe this, but the patriarchy extends not only to the animal kingdom, but to statues as well. In this minisode, Meghan tells us about Margaret Howe Lovatt and her NASA-funded love affair with a dolphin, while Madison fills us in on the statue of Heracles in Arcachon, France, and his ever-missing penis.

Ep. 29: ”Congratulations, Men”—Vintage Sewing Center and Museum Jun 28, 2021

We’re back, baby! Grab your sleeping bag and marshmallows, because Meghan and Madison are travelling to the center of the universe (Tulsa, Oklahoma) to visit WK Binger’s Vintage Sewing Center and Museum. #allheroeswearbeaks

Immature History #20 Jun 24, 2021

We’re back, baby! In this minisode, Meghan talks about the horrifying splay-footed beast that terrorized Jimmy Carter, and Madison tells the tale of the “Beef Thief.”

Ep. 28: “Stolen Watermelon”—The Button King Museum Jun 21, 2021

Bet. Let’s record a podcast. Pew pew pew. Despite Nathan being back on his bullshit, Madison and Meghan talk accidentally shoplifting produce and truly epic zoomer history essays, and then take a trip to South Carolina to explore the Button King Museum.

Immature History #19 Jun 17, 2021

Wow. On today's #ImmatureHistory, Madison fools Hitler with a sneaky little maneuver called Operation Mincemeat, and Meghan tells us about Pricasso and his... paintbrush.

Ep. 27: “A Mysterious Baby“—The Rainbow Land Museum Jun 14, 2021

Happy pride month, you little rascals! This episode is dedicated to our LGBTQIA+ campers. We appreciate you every month, and we’re thrilled to give you extra love in June. Today, Madison takes us on a journey to the Rainbow Land Museum, and then gives a shout out to several museums who are creating a safe space for LGBTQIA+ history.

Immature History #18 Jun 10, 2021

We go rogue on this one. Meghan has a nose-to-nose argument with the unnecessarily-named Climax Jim, and then Madison tells us about more than a few human nipples in the collection of Girolamo Segato. This is what happens when Nathan isn’t around.

Ep. 26: “The Cocaine Episode”—The Freud Museum Jun 07, 2021

We get it, Freud—you have furniture. In this totally mental episode, Meghan and Madison take a trip to London to visit the home of Sigmund Freud and cover the Freud Museum. Cocaine, anyone?

Immature History #17 Jun 03, 2021

Wow. Gonna have to let this one incubate. Madison unfortunately shares the story of the “Incubator Doctor” Martin A. Couney, and then Meghan dazzles us with a gift of Cheshire Mammoth Cheese.

Ep. 25: “Candy Tracheotomy”—Burlingame Museum of PEZ Memorabilia May 31, 2021

I’m sorry, are you saying “banned” or “band”? In today’s episode, Meghan addresses the whole cicada situation once and for all, we madlib the F out of our newest Patreon supporter, and then Madison takes us on a field trip to the now-closed Burlingame Museum of PEZ Memorabilia.

Immature History #16 May 27, 2021

Street dentistry! Public nudity! Today on #ImmatureHistory, Meghan takes a bunch of hydrocaine just to get through telling us about Painless Parker, and then Madison really needs to close the browser tab on professional streaker Mark Roberts.

Ep. 24: “A Family of Bigsfoot”—The Cryptozoology Museum May 24, 2021

We are all more than just a container for a monster! Meghan and Madison board the blunderbuss to Portland, Maine to take a little tour of the Cryptozoology Museum.

Immature History #15 May 20, 2021

Shapes, lines, and sizes! Madison can't *not* prove it wasn't aliens that flew over Nuremberg in 1561, and then Meghan destroys the podcast with the story of fartomaniac Le Pétomane.

Ep. 23: “Velvet Basketball”—The Kansas "Museum" May 17, 2021

Can a museum be a whole state? What even is a state??? In this episode, Madison presents Meghan with a 10-part appeal to recognize the state of Kansas as its own museum. Bye, intro!

Immature History #14 May 13, 2021

In this doozy of an episode, Madison dives head-first into the truly unsettling tale of Roman Charity, and then Meghan reminds us all of the time the U.S. government drafted children into a War on Squirrels. Thanks, the government!

Ep. 22: “The Outback’s Hollywood”—The Mad Max 2 Museum May 10, 2021

Oh what a day! What a lovely day!!! In this aggressively saucy episode, Madison and Meghan read some listener mail and stan our newest Patreon supporter with another mad lib, then Meghan takes us to Silverton, Australia to explore another hyper-specific attraction: The Mad Max 2 Museum.

Immature History #13 May 06, 2021

A party bus of emus… a miasma of effluence…. blah blah blah, they fixed it. Meghan and Madison let you in on the dirty little secrets that are The Great Stink and The Great Emu War. Sometimes war IS the answer.

Ep. 21: “Just The Kazoo Of Us”—The Kazoo Museum(s) May 03, 2021

What would you say is the most democratic of instruments? Funny you'd ask! Madison is about to tell you about not just one but TWO Kazoo Museums—neither of which are located in Kalamazoo, I mean come on it’s right there!!!

Immature History #12 Apr 29, 2021

"Monitor" like the amphibian, or "Monitor" like the computer screen??? Who knows. Madison is amazed at the limping craze in the era of Alexandra of Denmark, and then Meghan tells us all about the perfect catastrophe that was the Fyre Festival.

Ep. 20: “Do You Like Corn?”—The National Hobo Museum Apr 26, 2021

Feeling extra toasty this ep! Meghan fools Madison and us all with a trip to the National Hobo Museum in Iowa. To clarify: every pilot is a sky pilot, technically.

Immature History #11 Apr 22, 2021

Not a shred of maturity on this one. Madison tries to do math while telling us about the last real hermit Christopher Thomas Knight, and Meghan then blows our minds with the wild tale of the Giant Penguin Hoax.

Ep. 19: “A Weird Porcelain Empire”—The Precious Moments Chapel Apr 19, 2021

Evening walks are the gosh-darned best! Meghan and Madison take a road trip once again to Missouri—this time, to explore The Precious Moments Chapel and the creator of the Precious Moments figurines, Samuel J. Butcher. Also Beanie Babies are mentioned.

Immature History #10 Apr 15, 2021

Meat is falling from the sky and folks are clowin’ around! Meghan introduces us to the phenomenon of the Kentucky Meat Showers, and Madison tells us all about Clown Sightings.

Ep. 18: “Gettin’ Spooky: Part 2”—The Warrens Occult Museum Apr 12, 2021

Meghan and Madison spook their way through the Warrens Occult Museum.

Immature History #9 Apr 08, 2021

How do we podcast??? Meghan and Madison are just here to tell you about the gruesome Cadaver Synod trials, and the sick mind of Robert Liston. What a way to start your morning!

Ep. 17: “Gettin’ Spooky: Part 1”—John Zaffis Museum of the Paranormal Apr 05, 2021

Meghan and Madison hate on spring for some reason. Then, they journey to the spooky underworld for the first of a two-parter: the John Zaffis Museum of the Paranormal. This podcast might be haunted.

Immature History #8 Apr 01, 2021

We’re gettin’ spooky! “Maison” and “Megan” tell us all about the Bangs Sisters and their grifty seances, and then barely make it through reading the story of the BBC’s epic April Fool’s Day prank in 1957: the Spaghetti-Tree Hoax.

Ep. 16: “Mystery Meat Mecca”—The SPAM Museum Mar 29, 2021

Welcome to The Museum SPAMp! In this episode, SPAMp CANselors SPAMeghan and SPAMadison travel to Minnesota’s one and only SPAM Museum… and make a lot more SPAM-related puns along the way.

Immature History #7 Mar 25, 2021

East, west… what even is direction? And who is supplying these goldfish??? Meghan and Madison talk about the accidental celebrity of Erwin Kreuz, and then the truly strange trend of goldfish swallowing. Gulp.

Ep. 15: “Turophile”—National Historic Cheesemaking Center Museum Mar 22, 2021

“Illinois: the Switzerland of the midwest!” In this episode, Meghan and Madison take us on a journey to the National Historic Cheesemaking Center Museum.

Immature History #6 Mar 18, 2021

Youths! Grain alcohol! Fashion! Meghan and Madison laugh their way through the ridiculous details of The Straw Hat Riot, then get so sick of the bourgeoisie during the period known as the Gin Craze.

Ep. 14: “All Aboard The Blunderbuss!”—St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum Mar 15, 2021

Florida, you’re welcome! Let’s argh along with Meghan and Madison as they earn their BA of Piracy at the Pirate & Treasure Museum in St. Augustine.

Immature History #5 Mar 11, 2021

Wow, we get really weird with this one. Meghan tells us about some meowing and biting epidemics in the nun community, and then Madison introduces us to the luckiest unlucky man ever Frane Selak.

Ep. 13: “Dessert Salad”—Jell-O Gallery Museum Mar 08, 2021

Meghan and Madison discuss their own personal, household museums, and the latest TV adaptations of books Madison has read but does not remember. Then we head to LeRoy, New York—the birthplace of Jell-O—and hear all about what the Jell-O Gallery and Museum has to offer.

Immature History #4 Mar 04, 2021

Pull it together!!! Meghan and Madison lose their collective minds over the flight of Lawnchair Larry and then the truly insane story of the Men’s Marathon in the 1904 Olympics.

Ep. 12: “Unravelled”—The Crochet Museum Mar 01, 2021

Meghan takes us on a journey to Joshua Tree, home of Shari and her world-famous Crochet Museum. Also, have you seen The Outsider???

Immature History #3 Feb 25, 2021

Meghan warns us about demon cats, and Madison introduces us to defenestration.

Ep. 11: “One Foot in a Fever Dream”—The Hat Works Museum of Hatting Feb 22, 2021

Meghan and Madison give a shoutout to moms everywhere. Then Madison takes us on a deep dive into the history of millinery and the Hat Works Museum in Stockport, UK.

Immature History #2 Feb 18, 2021

We're mini! In our second minisode of Immature History, Madison and Meghan read what Wikipedia has to say about Tommy Tucker and Tarrare.

Ep. 10: “Hurricane, The Drink”—The New Orleans Pharmacy Museum Feb 15, 2021

Meghan takes us on a journey to the Big Easy for a wild tale about the history behind the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum... right after we talk about snails.

BONUS: Valentine’s Day Megasode—The Museum of Broken Relationships & The Museum of Love Feb 12, 2021

We're prepping you for Valentine’s Day! In this rollercoaster two-part megasode, Madison covers the strangely beautiful Museum of Broken Relationships in Croatia, and then Meghan introduces us to Amy Sweetman and the Museum of Love in Los Angeles - with a very special bonus shoutout to La La and Louise Land.

Ep. 9: “Unhinged”—Barney Smith’s Toilet Seat Art Museum Feb 07, 2021

Meghan and Madison dunk unnecessarily harshly on coffee masters at Starbucks, and are woefully late to Breaking Bad. Meanwhile, Madison shares the tale of the awesome Barney Smith and his Toilet Seat Art Museum.

Ep. 8: “Go Stuff Yourself” - The Gopher Hole Museum Feb 01, 2021

Meghan and Madison discuss dreams and a possible dream podcast - then explore the world famous Gopher Hole Museum.

Immature History #1 Jan 28, 2021

Our first minisode of Immature History! Madison and Meghan read what Wikipedia has to say about bizarre events in history. This week, it's The Great Stork Derby and The Dancing Plague of 1518.

Ep. 7: “Flaccid Fowl”—The Rubber Chicken Museum Jan 25, 2021

After discussing love languages and HBO Max, Madison and Meghan take us on a journey to Archie McPhee's in Seattle, the home of the world's first and only Rubber Chicken Museum.

Ep. 6: “Nancy 3”—The Umbrella Cover Museum Jan 18, 2021

Madison and Meghan talk about climbing their own personal Mt. Everest of unsubscribing from spam emails. Meghan reads an article about the difference between a McDonald’s double cheeseburger and the McDouble. After they talk about that time the moon was missing, Meghan tells Madison all about the Umbrella Cover Museum.

Ep. 5: “Hear the Call of the Mustard”—The National Mustard Museum Jan 11, 2021

Meghan and Madison recount the funniest slo-mo fall they’ve seen, and discuss the fact that William Shakespeare finally got his Covid-19 vaccine. Then Meghan takes Madison and campers on a trip to visit the National Mustard Museum.

Ep. 4: “Really Cute Time at the Morgue”—Leila’s Hair Museum Jan 01, 2021

Let us take you on a journey to Independence, MO to the glorious Leila's Hair Museum - right after we vent about YouTuber GeoWizard and Murder on Middle Beach real quick.

Ep. 2: “Is This Average?”—The Icelandic Phallological Museum Jan 01, 2021

On our very first field trip we take you to The Icelandic Phallological Museum—right after we talk about James Acaster YouTube clips and The Great British Bake-Off for just a second because we NEED to.

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