Scumbags Of History - Podcast Rankings and reviews

Love love LOVE this show! The caveat in the beginning lets listeners know that the hosts are comedians not historians which sets the tone for delightful comedy with some actual insights from two relatable and lovable comics.

I love this podcast. It’s funny, interesting, smart and light. It’s entertaining and I always look forward to new episodes. I don’t get much gossip in my life, which is what I want, but this gives me an entertaining little dose of dishing. I love it.

I love this show! Hosts are hilarious and I’m learning things I didn’t know about well known people.

Y’all this is a comedy podcast! Not the History Channel or Ms. Rachel. The people complaining it’s disrespectful or not informative enough need to go and finish their clown makeup in the mirror. They literally give that warning at the top of the show. If you are looking for some laughs along with some history, you’ve found your pod! It’s a good time and the hosts are awesome.

I had high hopes for this podcast but it falls flat. The hosts don’t have great research skills and/or don’t bother to fact check prior to recording. I understand that this is primarily a comedic show, but the point is to inform listeners of each episode’s subject. Despite reading from a document, they issue disclaimers saying that their information may not be correct and they flub pronunciations and details.

Overall I think this show could be good (the concept is fun) but the hosts should put more effort into it.

Male host is somewhat competent and has a nice speaking voice. I’m sorry to say the female host adds little to no value. She knows nothing about the content and the jokes are pretty juvenile. Don’t come to this podcast to learn about the topics; you’ll need other shows for that. This could work for people who are already fans of the hosts from other work they do, but it’s not for people who want meaningful insights about the topics discussed.