Hello! Join us for this special episode as we reflect (in person, this time) on Season 2, from our favorite topics to what we left on the chopping block to how we've evolved since our very first episodes. Thank y'all for coming on t...

Welcome to our final episode of the season! Today, we discuss banned books and explore the works of Thomas Morton, referred to in the episode as the second-best white guy (all a joke), and Ray Bradbury's novel, Fahrenheit 451. We also discuss a...

Welcome! In this episode, we're taking a dive into the extraordinary genre of fantasy. Together, we explore the life of J.M. Barrie, creator of Peter Pan, and have a very lively discussion about Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin. We also l...

Welcome! In this episode, we discuss action and adventure and explore Alexander Dumas and The Killing Floor by Lee Child. We also discuss the beginnings of action and adventure, and a curious man named Alexander Selcraig. Join us on this litera...

Hello, again! In this episode, we'll be discussing the ever-evolving genre of thriller! Together, we'll explore the life of author Daphne du Maurier and try to survive The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell. We'll also take a dive into the ...

Welcome back! In this episode, we discuss science fiction, explore the exciting life of Hugo Gernsback, and delve into the critically acclaimed series The Hunger Games! We also discuss radio hoaxes and how they impacted our interpretation of me...

Hello! In this episode, we discuss the most written genre in literature: romance! We'll explore the Bronte Sisters and The Four Horsemen series by Laura Thalassa, while diving into the life of French noble, Eleanor of Aquitaine. Join us on this...

Welcome! In this episode, we talk horror while exploring the legacy of Shirley Jackson and the machinations of Stephen King's It. We also discuss how a natural event may have influenced the creation of the horror genre. So join us as we go back...

Welcome! This week, we're discussing fairytales! Join us as we explore Henriette-Julie de Murat, a Parisian author known for popularizing fairytales. We also discuss the original Beauty and the Beast story and Conomer the Cursed, the original b...

Welcome! This week, we discuss the mystery genre and explore the Detection Club and some of its founding members. We’ll also discuss Agatha Christie and how the first bank heist may have influenced one of the first spy novels. Join us on this l...

Welcome! In this episode, we discuss literary classics and explore the lives of Mary Ann Evans, aka George Elliot, and Harper Lee. We also discuss the Industrial Revolution and how it impacted the many genres and works we will discuss this seas...

Hello, and welcome to season two of 1 Topic, 3 Takes! This season we've decided to talk about literary works and, oh boy, we have some stories for you all. This episode is all about why we like books, why we chose them for the season, and just ...

Welcome to the final episode of the season! This week, we discuss Marion Davies, film actress and lover of the newspaper tycoon William Randolph Hearst. Additionally, we take a look at the history of film and the famous axe murders in Vallisca,...

Hello! This week's episode is brought to you by the Russian Empire. Our sponsors today are Empress Catherine the Great and her lover, Grigory Orlov. Furthermore, we discuss the history of Russia, dancing princes and princess, and some other stu...

Hello and welcome back to 1T3Ts!In this week's episode, we delve into spycraft and discuss Mata Hari, one of the most controversial spies of World War I. Was she the devious spy everyone said she was? Was she connected to the mysterious...

Welcome back to 1 Topic 3 Takes!This week, we delve into the court of King Louis XIV, king of France who reigned from 1642 to 1715. We discuss Philippe I, Duke of Orleans (brother to Louis XIV) and his lover Philippe de Lorraine. We eve...

Hello all!Welcome back to another episode of 1 Topic 3 Takes. This week, we discuss the history of LGBTQ+ in Europe, the famous diarist Anne Lister, and the coded diaries she left behind. Join us as we rewrite history!Hosts:...

Welcome!This week, we discuss George Villiers, the lover of King James I of England. In this outrageous episode, we discuss the famous Gunpowder Plot of 1605 (if you've seen V for Vendetta, you're already ahead), rich boy issues and mom...

Hello all!This week, we discuss Vannozza dei Cattanei, the mistress of Pope Alexander VI. In this episode, we talk about one of Alyssa's favorite topics: the Pope! We also talk about the famous mistress herself and dive exorcisms and an...

Welcome back!This week, we discuss Hugh Despenser the Younger, the ill-fated lover of King Edward II of England. In this episode, we rewrite history and tell the story of a failed king, a previously unknown meet-cute, and a ghostly tale...

Welcome back!In this episode, we discuss Agnés Sorel, the first official mistress of France! Through the misspoken words and sidebars, we tell the story of Charles VII, the fashion choices of the French court, and the Maid of Orleans, J...

The podcast is back!!Welcome to the new season, where we will discuss famous misters and mistresses throughout history. Our first episode is about Xue Huaiyi, the lover of China's first and only empress, Wu Zetian. Join us as we discuss...

Hello all! We are back this month with another episode all about New Orleans. In this episode we talk about the great Crescent City, its history and some fun facts about a notorious axe murderer!Check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify a...

Hello all! This is a quick announcement about the future of the podcast. We have decided to release episodes monthly rather than weekly. This will give us time to make sure we release good episodes and not feel stressed about it.Thank y...

Hello friends!This week we bring you another episode all about the pleasures of sleep--who doesn't like a good nap! We discuss when sleeping was invented, what its like lucid dreaming on drugs and what our dreams mean! So, please, grab a pi...