Best Lithium Jubilee Podcasts (2025)

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67. Err of the Madding Crowd 1:15:08

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4+ y ago1:15:08

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Episode 67 of Lithium Jubilee takes a look at the questionable decision-making skills of large crowds. Jon considers the consequences of banning a group's only form of amusement in his discussion of the Lager Beer Riots. Erin ponders if the sky was, in fact, the limit due to the sheer number of riots caused by disappointing hot air balloon demonstr…

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66. Consumption Junction (with special guest Kavita) 1:18:00

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Today's episode, Jon and Erin are lucky enough to be joined by tuberculosis expert, Kavita! She answers our most pressing questions: How does tuberculosis work? Is it the sexiest way to die? If so, how long are you DTF before you die? What treatments work? Will caves fix it? How about eating the heart of the family member who gave it to you? Take a…

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Minisode 17: A Li'l Dab'll Boo Ya! 48:30

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Minisode 17: Happy Halloween Jubilants! We know Halloween isn't as fun this this year, so we carved a mini for you to enjoy! Jon's got a couple of ideas for how to spend a more intimate holiday evening, while Erin's costumes ideas are going straight from your ears to your vision board. Make sure you've got a surplus of salt and dead leaves so you c…

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65. Deaf: The High Cost of Hearing 1:19:34

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The last full week of September is celebrated by the World Federation of the Deaf as International Week of the Deaf. We, belatedly, offer the stories of two aggressively Victorian gentlemen who didn't need to hear to fight. Erin sets the stage for a biopic about badass, bare-knuckle pugilist James "Deaf" Burke. Jon explains why John Flournoy's blow…

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64. The September Issue 1:12:57

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We made it to September! Lithium Jubilee celebrates this incredibly low bar by finding some fun September Victorian era events. (Spoiler Alert: The events are not fun.) Jon coaxes us to join him in the Mountain Meadows, all to lay hundreds of bodies at our feet. Erin introduces you to Emma Nutt and the cruel, sadistic practices related to her job a…

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63. "Not-So-Current" Events II 1:32:17

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As Jon and Erin hole up in their respective shelters, perusing their Encyclopedia Victoriana, they couldn't shake the feeling of deja vu. Then they realized, it was the news! Erin tries to make sense of America's secular government holidays. Really, WTF Virginia? Jon shares his pandemic preferences, up to and including the hottest bacteriologist of…

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62. Election: Impossible 1:33:39

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Every so often, a political candidate comes in and dazzles the electorate. Then...they lose. Today's episode shines a light on two of history's lesser known Also-Rans. Jon elects Belva Lockwood, one of the first female candidates for president of the United States. Erin writes in Feargus O'Connor, an Irish Chartist whose party only lasted one elect…

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61. Fighting, Feasting, F**cking & Foxtrotting 46:37

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It's St. Patrick's day! Jon and Erin explore two of the least depressing facets of Victorian Ireland: Folklore and American celebrations! Erin breaks down some of the sillier myths documented in W.B. Yeats' "Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry." Jon fills us in on how some of the States paid tribute to the Emerald Isle. Don't piss off any o…

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Minisode 16: A Spinster for All Seasons 20:08

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60. Old Maids & Other Miscellaneous Debris 1:03:47

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Card Carrying Spinster Erin and "All the confirmed, none of the bachelor" Jon sift deeper into the shipwreck of singledom in their ongoing coverage of LEAP YEAR: hunting season. Erin relates to us some uncomfortably specific spinster lore, while Jon manages to find a couple of gents who let love guide them to shore. Jump in your diving suit, grab a…

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Minisode 15: Bosom Brawlers 21:59

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Minisode 15: 2020's first mini is a doozy! Jon shares with us some of his favorite articles from Lithium Jubilee's tabloid of choice: the Illustrated Police News.

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59. We Made a Podcast About Victorian Clickbait. What happened next...WOW 1:09:11

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In case you haven't noticed, we are back and aiming to WIN! Win what? NO IDEA! What we do know, just like what the Victorians knew, is sensation sells! We're covering two of the most scandalous rags around. Jon takes an octopus-infested dive into the depths of the Illustrated Police News while Erin dips her toe into the vast swamp of Penny Dreadful…

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58. Hagiography 51:51

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Today's episode is not entirely saint-based as the title suggests, but it celebrates two of the most devastating natural events the world has known: volcanic eruptions and unmarried women.

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57. Arsenic Party with Eric and Jane 53:47

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We're back! Or are we? Today's episode delves into the seen, the unseen and the could've been. Join us as we shrug off this dimension and then giggle and place the dimension right back where it was because it's not that kind of show.

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Minisode 14: The Return 13:05

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A Missive from Jon 7:46

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56. Edison vs. Tesla III 55:24

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Minisode 13: Inventor Inspiration 53:03

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Minisode 13: Did you think we forgot about you Jubilants??? Never! We've crawled out of our respective hovels with just enough energy to review some quotes from our inventors you most likely haven't seen on an inspirational poster. Yet. We're back babies!

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Minisode 12: The Elephant in the Room 46:22

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55. Edison vs. Tesla II 1:16:01

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Minisode 11: Echoes of Yesterday 11:46

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54. Edison vs. Tesla I 31:03

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In a way, it's all been leading up to this. Edison. Tesla. Erin. Jon. Our fight* over the iconic feud** begins now. *Fun discussion **They actually had a great deal of respect for each other

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53. Feud III 1:14:32

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Like the Halloween film franchise, the third entry in our Feud series features none of the characters from the first two. This week we discuss the jewel encrusted drama of Les Grandes Horizontales and a Confederate rivalry that may have cost the South the war.

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52. Feud II 1:09:30

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Part two of our feud extravaganza has arrived! In which Sarah Bernhardt and Eleanora Duse really get into it and we take a look at the feminine side of the Hatfield & McCoy feud.

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Minisode 10: To All the Tom Tilers and Trats 28:35

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Minisode 10: To keep you in suspense (and to conform to our inability to efficiently use time), we've dropped a minisode smack dab in the middle of our Feud! Lithium Jubilee wants you to walk the walk (no wag feathers here!) and talk the talk (if you haven't been smothering the parrot all day) with a primer on Victorian slang! Don't be a sweet lips…

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51. Feud 1:27:53

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Our latest episode is a return to form for a couple of reasons. A) We're back to our "classic" format, and B) Ryan Murphy is dictating our lives. This time we're drawing inspiration from Feud! We get into the iconic Southern rivalry between the Hatfields & McCoys and lay the groundwork for the acting rivalry between Sarah Bernhardt and Eleanora Dus…

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50.5: The Golden Jubilee (Part Two) 54:54

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Did you forget how cool Sarah Remond was? Erin did, though she might be the baddest of asses we've ever covered. Was Charlotte Cushman's commune the REAL Utopia of 19th century perfection? Jon's carrying that torch as high as his tree branch arms can. Let's gather round the end of our 50th, get lost in its botanical garden and by the time you look …

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50. The Golden Jubilee (Part One) 55:06

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We here at Lithium Jubilee have decided to push off new (well, "new" Victorian content) yet again! This time, to take a long, hard, gaze at ourselves. Did it just get 10 degrees sexier in here? Celsius, I mean, Celsius. Jon and Erin recap their first 25 ALL. EPISODE. LONG. NSFW? You decide!

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Minisode 9.5: Even Further Eras of Future Past 38:05

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Minisode 9: Eras of Future Past 34:43

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49. Tarot with Tara 46:19

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Just like the Victorians, Jon and Erin (and even Producer Pete [redacted]) look to the supernatural for direction. This episode's guide is our beloved Tara with her absolutely stunning Queen Victoria Tarot cards. Join Lithium Jubilee as we gaze hesitantly into the future in preparation for our 50th episode AND BEYOND (we hope)!…

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48. Victorian Horror Story: Asylum 1:42:45

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Lithium Jubilee continues to show our love to Ryan Murphy sans rubber suit with our second American Horror Show themed episode. Instead we'll be discussing another iconic article of clothing: the straitjacket! Erin gives us the lowdown on treatments deemed "therapeutic" in 19th century psychiatric hospitals while Jon reports on the Victorian era's …

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47. Victorian Horror Story 1:24:17

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In honor of the new season of American Horror Story, Lithium Jubilee is taking a deep dive into a few of the characters who have appeared in the series. Jon gives you the who's who of Marie Delphine LaLaurie and Erin gives you the what's what of Edward Mordrake. Wah-Whee-Wah!

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46. A Late Summer's Jubilee (Live at the Paranormal Museum) 55:47

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We've busted out the celery vase and dusted the haunted sofa for our very first live episode! Join us (vicariously) for an evening of punch and parlor games!

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45. Dressing the Part-y 48:32

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We're throwing a party! Well...we did. But we recorded this before that. Anyway, we get into all the trials and tribulations that go into throwing a proper 19th century shindig!

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44. Power Bottoming Out 1:02:55

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In an era so restrained, it's not surprising a handful or two choose to move their flesh toward the whip. Erin gets roped into the romance of Arthur Munby and Hannah Cullwick, like the Victorian version of the movie Secretary only not. Jon finds out what's under those furs and explains why we say Sadomasochism and not "Those whose humors are releas…

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43. The Episode That Will Not Be Blamed For Nothing 1:28:51

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It's a brand new episode in which we dive headfirst into the thoroughly researched oeuvre of The Men That Will Not Be Blamed for Nothing! Whether it's in the coal mines or at the punk show, we'll see you in the pit!

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42. Local Lore (with special guest Kim Brittingham) 54:17

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41. In the Year 2000 1:29:26

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Let's get retro-futuristic! Join us as we discuss what people in the past thought the future (that is now our past) would be like.

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40. The Pride Cometh, and How! 1:30:14

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It's Lithium Jubilee's 40th episode! We won't be celebrating with rubies (as the anniversary suggests) but we will be celebrating with PRIDE! Jon regales us with tales of the Victorian Queen of Queer, Charlotte Cushman! Erin teaches you some new vocabulary and the secret history of the man who coined it, Károly Mária Kertbeny.…

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39. Animal Magnate-ism 58:01

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Episode 39 finds Lithium Jubilee's animal suite coming to a purring halt. Don't worry, the Victorians proved motivation is NOT species specific. Training comes in all forms, whether it be from public shaming (even when wildly inappropriate) like the poor pig faced ladies, or appropriating the wild, like the work of Lord Walter Rothschild. Grab a co…

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Minisode 8: Manners Still Matter 41:56

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Minisode 8: It's been stressful lately, whether the eustress of a wedding or the distress of watching your country's leadership be replaced by a pit of hissing, venomous snakes. Lithium Jubilee knows it's just as hard to maintain your demeanor as it is for your country to maintain democracy. Here's more tips on being the best version of yourself yo…

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Minisode 7: Let's Get (Emlen) Physickal 26:59

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Minisode 7: Hello Jubilants! We are making our triumphant return with a little catch-up minisode where we talk about what we've been up to and get giddy about Victorian homes.

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Minisode 6: Jokes On Us 15:50

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38. Dog Days of May 54:45

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37. Oh! You Pretty Things 53:39

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Episode 37 of Lithium Jubilee returns to form in a celebration of the best things in life: puppy dogs and pretty girls! Jon introduces you to Queen Victoria's menagerie, including the dogs who heeled by her side through her entire reign. Erin gives a general overview of the Victorian's answer to the pinup: the Gibson girl (oh and what a view it is!…

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36. Wake Up Victorian People! 1:02:27

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It's the final week of April Imitations and boy howdy is it a ripper! Jon and Erin are joined by the hosts of Wake Up Sheep People, Jason and Steve! Forget tin foil hats, these gents wear tin foil 3 piece suits! We're talking about two of the lesser known Victorian sex cults: the Kingdom of Matthias and the Agapemone. Remember this episode the next…

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35. This Victorian Life 1:26:08

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We're sitting far too close to the mic as we go full NPR in our latest episode. Hear stories of those in and around the mining industry, as well as Jon attempting to perfect his Terry Gross impression over and over again.

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Minisode 5: Dispatches from a Pinkerton Prison 12:12

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34. The Vollop 47:26

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Welcome to the Vollop, a monoweekly Victorian history tribute podcast by Lithium Jubilee! Part 2/Episode 34 celebrates The Dollop, the very best history podcast a person or precocious dolphin could ask for! This week Lithium Jon, podcaster, cat-petter, rock and roll enthusiast, reads a story to his friend Erineth Jubilee who has no idea what the st…