How It Came To Be

Life finds a way in episode 25! This week the girls welcome a Star Wars expert with the passions of a 10-year-old boy, and they dig into their childhood traumas and triumphs. (Hint: Don’t be the Randy) And there’s nothing like a kid with a bug collection to inspire you to follow your dreams–just don’tContinue reading "EPISODE 25: All Fun and Good Things Were Banned"

They. Are. Back. In the first episode of season 2, the girls take a deep dive into an age-old symbol of femininity involving silent films, needles, and friend of the podcast: Queen Victoria. And you won’t want to miss it when Sarah finally unpacks why she has always wanted to be the worst Disney villain,Continue reading "EPISODE 24: Penniless and Alone"

In memory of the late, great Betty White, take another listen to Episode 18–one of the girls’ favorite episodes about one of their favorite TV shows. (We love you, Betty. Thank you for being a friend.) This episode was originally posted on September 6, 2020. And make sure to look out for new episodes ofContinue reading "In Memory of Betty"

Yes, the presidential election is long over, but that doesn’t stop the girls from swooning over CNN anchor John King. 99% reporting that this episode is full of fun and intrigue–from an awesome drummer who failed to patent his invention to a series of strange murders and some unidentified juvenile delinquency.

This week’s episode is a special treat – just in time for all of your Guy Fawkes Day celebrations! It’s the perfect blend of medieval history, WWII, and everyone’s favorite: The Great Depression. If you’ve ever said a prayer in exchange for mac ‘n’ cheese or gotten down on one knee with a bowl ofContinue reading "EPISODE 22: Guy Fawkes and Romantic Mashed Potatoes"

Okay, Tom, get off our backs! The girls are back with episode 21, an anti-origin story that Tom had all wrong…until now. If you want to know who Tom is and learn all about an origin story involving wild dance parties in the 1800s, you won’t want to miss this episode.

What’s something that any astronaut or space traveler can’t live without? Find out this week as the girls talk about an inventor who goes into a cabin and doesn’t come out until he has an amazing creation that was inspired by nature. Plus, updates on Steven Jobs, buttons, and asparagus peelers.

If you buy this product, you won’t even need drugs – at least according to the inventor. This week the girls talk about an item with a lot of nostalgia, a controversial nudist, and one of the wildest things you can do in a college dorm room.

“There is a fine line between having a good time and being a wanton slut.” This week Sarah’s got a super duper surprise for Hannah, and the girls have the time of their lives talking about one of their very favorite topics. If you’ve ever wondered about Winston Churchill’s secret romance or dreamed of livingContinue reading "Episode 18: Dear Mature Girls"

Episode 17 is full of life lessons about chewing gum, dissecting cats, and not murdering people. This week the girls go down a rabbit hole to learn about a man that could have been Jeffrey Dahmer, but instead changed the world with his scientific discovery. Don’t worry, they also throw in words like “mini-satellites” andContinue reading "EPISODE 17: Everyone Named Maurice is a Bad Guy"

This week, the girls team up to talk to their Russian guest about the thrilling origins of a very unique hero. They also can’t help diving into some tales of spy-training grandmas, horrifying birds, and the wonderful ways that a best friend can change your life.

This week, the girls made a special guest appearance on Seven Minutes in Evan, a podcast hosted by Evan Lopez, and you won’t want to miss it! They talk about how their podcast came to be, how they think about what stories to tell, and most importantly, they dive into Sarah’s obsession with Maroon 5Continue reading "Seven Minutes in Evan Podcast hosts the girls from How It Came To Be"

This week the podcast is dropping a brand new trailer! Check it out now, and make sure to tune in next Monday for an all new episode of How It Came To Be!

This week’s episode is the perfect marriage of romance and creepiness. The girls team up to talk to their guest (a romantic suspense writer) about some classic traditions that are still very popular today. Just beware of evil spirits!

Go ahead and take a heaping spoonful of episode 14–you just might live to be 96-years-old like the inventor of this week’s slimy subject. Learn all about him and so much more as the girls talk about the Pennsylvania origins of an amazing product that has at least 19 uses and is beloved by creepyContinue reading "EPISODE 14: Gum in Your Eyebrow Hairs"

It’s time for lucky number thirteen to make its entrance into the world! This week the girls talk about the wild history of a very common procedure in a story that involves sterilized pigs, fights with Florence Nightingale, and an old-timey British scandal.

Side effects of episode 12 may include ineffective vasectomies, heavy leg-warmer use, and continuous thoughts of Arnold Schwarzenegger. This week, the girls team up to tell their catsuit-wearing guest an exciting tale that starts with naked men and ends with a revolutionary business model.

If you’re looking for something that prevents scurvy and fits perfectly on the helm of your ship, then look no further than Episode 11! The tables are turned as the girls try (and fail miserably) to figure out the nutty subject of a story from a special guest…and they might just play a rousing gameContinue reading "EPISODE 11: The First Hole Ever Seen By Mortal Eyes"

Episode 10 is full of drama and controversy, but it also might get you pondering one of life’s greatest questions: Team Backstreet Boys or Team NSYNC? Plus, the girls tell the origin stories of a Coney Island classic and a major cultural moment that many believed to be a big hoax.

This week, Sarah tells some gruesome and nightmarish tales about a transportation device that many people use every day (and also about multiple guys named Otis), and Hannah tells the story of a rinky-dink project that started as a nightmare and became a cultural phenomenon.

How do a founding father, hippopotamus ivory, the Battle of Waterloo, and singing like the birdies sing all fit together into the same story? Find out in episode eight as the girls talk to their very first guest about the origin story of something used by 40 million Americans.

In this week’s episode, Hannah reveals the development of a Harlem-born doctor’s impactful non-object, and Sarah illuminates the tale of a French clockmaker who became famous as a result of receiving the wrong package.

In episode six, a 5000-year-old body leads to a wealth of information about a classic form of art, and an “accidental” creation warms the hearts of Americans during the Great Depression.

Sarah and Hannah will be back with a new full episode next week, but this week–in honor of the holiday–they talk about a brief, but very special, origin story.

Hannah’s got a story about a sexy class assignment, and Sarah serves up the ingenious creation of a British nobleman.

In episode four, Sarah starts off with a childhood favorite, and Hannah talks about the evolution of a cartographer’s invention.

In this week’s episode, learn about the origins of America’s version of the Eiffel Tower and of a company that started a revolution in the way that products are sold. And as an added bonus: why the heck did women start shaving their legs?!

Sarah’s got an origin story about something the girls need to stock up on while stuck at home, and Hannah talks about a feminist fashion staple.

In the very first episode, Hannah and Sarah talk about the origins of a quarantine necessity and a magical secret.

In the very first episode, Hannah and Sarah talk about the origins of a quarantine necessity and a magical secret.