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  • Bailey Sarian, known for her massive success with “Murder, Mystery & Makeup,” has taken her true crime expertise to new heights with her podcast Dark History, where she proves history doesn’t have to be boring. This award-winning series, delves into the untold stories of history—from psycho dictators to shocking corporate scandals—that were never covered in school. With its gripping drama, Dark History consistently tops the charts in the history category, solidifying Bailey as a powerhouse in both the true crime and history spaces.
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  • 165: The Psychotic Actor & Assassin Who Killed America’s Favorite President

    165: The Psychotic Actor & Assassin Who Killed America’s Favorite President
    Apr 9 2025
    Hi friends, happy Wednesday!

    There are some things from history class that just stick in my brain. Mostly… the murders. I’m sure this isn’t surprising to anyone.

    Like JFK getting shot in his car. Or… Julius Caesar getting stabbed in the back. And, for some reason I always remembered that Abraham Lincoln was shot in a theater.

    I always thought, “wow, way to ruin everyone's night at the theater.” But that's really all I knew.

    But after some searching… I was SHOCKED to learn the real story.

    I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History.

    I sometimes talk about my Good Reads in the show. So here's the link if you want to check it out. IDK. lol: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/139701263-bailey

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    Youtube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3Og
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    Discord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarian*

    RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: cases4bailey@gmail.com Business Related Emails: bailey@underscoretalent.com Business Related Mail: Bailey Sarian 4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300 Burbank, CA 91505

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    Credits:
    This podcast is Executive Produced by:
    Bailey Sarian & Kevin Grosch and Joey Scavuzzo from Made In Network

    Head Writer: Allyson Philobos

    Writer: Katie Burris

    Additional Writing: Vicky Castro

    Research provided by: Dr. Thomas Messersmith

    Special thank you to our Historical Consultant: Luke A. Nichter, History

    Professor at Chapman University, and author of “The Year that Broke

    Politics: Collusion and Chaos in the Presidential Election of 1968”

    Director: Brian Jaggers

    Edited by: Julien Perez

    Additional Editing: Maria Norris

    Post Supervisor: Kelly Hardin

    Production Management: Ross Woodruff

    Hair: Luca Burnett

    Makeup: Jill Powell

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    49 mins
  • 164: When Jokes Turn DEADLY - The Most SHOCKING Pranks Gone WRONG

    164: When Jokes Turn DEADLY - The Most SHOCKING Pranks Gone WRONG
    Mar 26 2025
    Hi friends, happy Wednesday!

    You know what I love more than anything? A good prank. A perfectly timed jumpscare that makes someone pee their pants a little bit? I live for it.

    But I went back and I was looking at some famous pranks throughout history… And I realized, a lot of pranks go *too* far.

    Either because the pranker gets carried away, or because there’s a completely unexpected reaction from the prankee. And sometimes the pranks go so sideways, they cause freak accidents that no one sees coming.

    So join me for the strange, the sad, and the dark history of pranks gone wrong.

    I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History.

    I sometimes talk about my Good Reads in the show. So here's the link if you want to check it out. IDK. lol: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/139701263-bailey

    FOLLOW ME AROUND
    Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9v
    Instagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PR
    Facebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6
    Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLV
    Pinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnY
    Youtube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3Og
    Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9d
    Discord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarian*

    RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: cases4bailey@gmail.com Business Related Emails: bailey@underscoretalent.com Business Related Mail: Bailey Sarian 4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300 Burbank, CA 91505

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    Credits:
    This podcast is Executive Produced by:

    Bailey Sarian & Kevin Grosch and Joey Scavuzzo from Made In Network

    Head Writer: Allyson Philobos

    Writer: Katie Burris

    Additional Writing: Alexander Elmore

    Research provided by: Arelí Rocha and Coleen Smith

    Special thank you to our Historical Consultant: Brendan I. Koerner is a contributing editor at Wired who covered the Wichita swatting case, as well as the author of THE SKIES BELONG TO US.

    Director: Brian Jaggers

    Additional Editing: Julien Perez & Maria Norris

    Post Supervisor: Kelly Hardin

    Production Management: Ross Woodruff

    Hair: Luca Burnett

    Makeup: Jill Powell

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    46 mins
  • 163: Mobsters, Britney Spears, and the Raiders?! The TWISTED Identity of Las Vegas

    163: Mobsters, Britney Spears, and the Raiders?! The TWISTED Identity of Las Vegas
    Mar 19 2025
    Hi friends, happy Wednesday!

    The other day I was invited to a bachelorette party. And it wasn’t one of those simple, one day parties. NO. This was going to be an all-out, wild, expensive bachelorette weekend in… the city of Las Vegas.

    And I knew exactly what was going to happen. The shots. Thunder from Down Under. $300 dinners. No sleep. And I’m like… why is everyone obsessed with going to this random, expensive city in the middle of the desert?

    Don’t get me wrong… I love Vegas. But it’s kind of surprising that it’s still around. I mean, if you think about it, Vegas has almost been canceled over and over and over again.

    I mean there was the mob, the recession, covid, inflation… but Vegas *always* seems to find a way to survive. And I had to get to the bottom of why. So join me on this journey as we discuss The Dark History of… Las Vegas.

    I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History.

    I sometimes talk about my Good Reads in the show. So here's the link if you want to check it out. IDK. lol: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/139701263-bailey

    FOLLOW ME AROUND
    Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9v
    Instagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PR
    Facebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6
    Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLV
    Pinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnY
    Youtube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3Og
    Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9d
    Discord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarian*

    RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: cases4bailey@gmail.com Business Related Emails: bailey@underscoretalent.com Business Related Mail: Bailey Sarian 4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300 Burbank, CA 91505

    ________

    Credits:
    This podcast is Executive Produced by:
    Bailey Sarian & Kevin Grosch and Joey Scavuzzo from Made In Network
    Head Writer: Allyson Philobos
    Writer: Katie Burris
    Additional Writing: Emma Lehman and Jessica Charles
    Research provided by: Coleen Smith and Alexander Elmore
    Special thank you to our Historical Consultant: Larry Gragg, Curators’ Distinguished Teaching Professor Emeritus of History and author of Bugsy’s Shadow: Moe Sedway, “Bugsy” Siegel, and the Birth of Organized Crime in Las Vegas
    Director: Brian Jaggers
    Additional Editing: Julien Perez and Maria Norris
    Post Supervisor: Kelly Hardin
    Production Management: Ross Woodruff
    Hair: Angel Gonzalez
    Makeup: Roni Herrera

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love Bailey

love listening to Bailey Sarian, great stories every time. Great details. also murder mysteries and make up

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bailey ur amazing

loved this as always ur information was spot on thank u so much 💜

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Love it

Very interesting and easy to listen to. Recommend to anyone interested in crime/history that’s a bit quirky

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engaging, amazing teacher!

I love bailey, she is the only person who could ever teach me history!

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Absolutely love!!

I could listen to her all day, she is so real and says exactly what we want to say and even things we do. Just like listening to my sister talking all the goss!! LOVE IT!!

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Fab!

Fabulously entertaining witty and insightful. Always love listening to Bailey sarian. She’s magnetic! Thanks Bailey

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Must listen!

For those who already love Bailey Sarian and for those who don't this podcast is a great easy listen (despite the dark content). Bailey is naturally funny and quirky but presents serious crimes/scandals that have and do go on. The content is well researched with incredible depth and I didnt expect anything less from her.

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Bailey got balls.. in a good way!

I, like many others adore Bailey.. I thought this episode was great. Thank you for bringing the truth to light, not just history but even stuff that is current today. You're right though, you need to watch your back with those Nestle cowboys! Bailey sure has balls to expose them to a large audience who follow her.. it just makes me respect her even more!

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Bailey Sarien

This gurl is just amazing 👏. she's doing such a service to American history

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History being SUSPISH

Adore murder,mystery and makeup Monday's so it made sense to follow the one and only Bailey as she steps back in time to tell us the history we didn't get taught! Always interesting and Always entertaining. QUEEN BAILEY 👸

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