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In this special episode after gathering research over a period of several months Jay and Erin go over a small chunk of the history of Grand Rapids. Centered around the GR Crime Tour and crimes that were committed in Grand Rapids they invite their listeners to enjoy their city. https://www.grpl.org/research/history/ https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/Government/Departments/City-Archives-and-Records-Center GR Crime Tours Twitter: @ytahpodcast Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ytahpodcast)

On this episode based on a listener request, Jay and Erin dive into the life of Amelia Earhart. While not the only female pilot (more on that in the episode) she did live an extraordinary life, had many firsts for female aviators, and still left us with a mystery. What ended up happening in the end to Amelia Earhart? Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ytahpodcast)

Erin and Jay take a break and do a very mini episode that features an event where everything that could go wrong, did go wrong. www.yesthatactuallyhappened.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ytahpodcast)

Jay and Erin again take a dark turn into some darker crimes that occurred through history. First visit a small German town where an entire family was murdered and remains unsolved o this day. Then travel to Alcatraz and learn about one of their more famous prison break outs. Then Jay brings us back to the present for a solved crime that takes a grisly turn. Listener discretion is advised. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ytahpodcast)

Erin and Jay pop in for a quick mini bonus episode exploring a very unique plague that swept through Europe in the Middle Ages. What exactly was the dancing plague and what caused these unusual symptoms? Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ytahpodcast)

Erin and Jay explore medicine with a focus on how surgery today came to be. Learn how things first started (try not to cringe too much), how Jay is very anti-bug, where amputations first started, the legal aspects and change in education. Listen to the end to join in on a mini-game. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ytahpodcast)

Erin and a special guest (also named Aaron) explore the weird history of wine in where it originally came from, what it's uses were, and why it is so deeply engrained in our culture. They also hit a little history of wine in Michigan and highlight places they visited in case any listener is interested. Soul Squeeze Cellars - Michigan Wine & Cider 45 North Vineyard & Winery (fortyfivenorth.com) Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ytahpodcast)

Erin and Jay travel to France to focus on the history of the Eiffel Tower, the good, the bad and the plain weird. Listen as they learned how the tower came to be, why some were against it being built at all and why Jay will get nervous visiting it. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ytahpodcast)

Note: While this does not contain super explicit material, it does contain some ideas and images that might make some audience uncomfortable. Listener discretion advised. Erin and Jay decide to look into some details on the history of cannibalism. They also investigate two historical tragedies where the victims resorted to it in order to survive and try to imagine what they would do in such a situation. Wine.com Wine of all types and price points, from various regions delivered right to your door.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ytahpodcast)

Erin and Jay get spooky again with another round of disappearances and murders. Join them as they investigate a Prime Minister's disappearance and then a serial killer in the Southern United States. History is a wild ride and it isn't always boring or safe. Also learn about Jay's insane fear of kangaroos. Find another true crime podcast, Malice After Midnight: A True Crime Podcast • A podcast on Anchor. Find great wines at better prices on Wine.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ytahpodcast)

Erin and Jay honor animals of all types that have served in the war, focusing on several animal stories in World War II. Meet a cat who spent way too much time in the water, a bear who enjoyed relaxing as much as the next person, and a dog who was immortalized through Disney. Also we learn the fun fact of Jay's aversion to birds of all things. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ytahpodcast)

This week Erin and Jay focus on the suffrage movement within New Zealand. Learn how New Zealand became one of the first countries to allow women to vote in Parliament elections and the women who got them there.   Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ytahpodcast)