This week, the Hotties are giving the 1997 Rodger and Hammerstein's Cinderella the deep dive it deserves [1:30]. They discuss iconic lines, iconic lewks (including but not limited to Whitney's wig), and provide the bold fantasy re-cast that no one asked for. As always, they end the show with culture for you to Get Involved with [45:35]. Join them w…

...hey so, have you heard about the pandemic? The pan dulce? The panna cotta?!! Well, the Hotties are living it too and are taking a much-needed break this week. In this re-broadcast, the Hotties celebrate Black History Month 2018. They share a quick higher ed update featuring faculty using their powers for good [1:20], and get intersectional in th…

This week, the CT & KW reflect on the Y'All-Qaeda Insurrection [2:07], the quarantine drama Locked Down [13:57], and Armie Hammer's whole gross endealment [36:50]. //Spoiler alert: the gross part isn't the kink; it's the abuse.// And as always, the Hotties end the show with some culture for you to Get Involved with [49:07]. Join them, won't you? Th…

This week, the Hotties opine about the idea of "New Year" and try to discover what, if anything, they are taking from the concept [1:30-14:00]. Then, CT & KW welcome you to The Bridge—AKA a spoilerific conversation about Bridgerton, of course [14:30-43:00]. And if you thought they weren't going to weigh on Hilaria De Boston Baldwin, well, you are s…

Season's greetings from your unfriendly neighborhood Hotties! This week, CT and KW kick things off with a little Holleration –– they're talking about Chani Nicholas's new astrology app, Chani, and the harsh realities of living in the subscription economy [1:42]. Then they dish about last week's main character, Hallie Myers-Shyer, and all the ways s…

The week, the Hotties are discussing Letitia Wright [1:35], their latest baking obsessions [16:45], and Hulu's gay holiday romcom Happiest Season [35:40]. As always, they close the show with culture for you to Get Involved with [1:09:11]. Join them, won't you? This episode contains swearing. Music is courtesy of Ryan Little. Find links, sources, an…

This week, the Hotties start with a spoiler-filled discussion of The Crown, Season 4 [1:54]. Who do we want to step on us? Who needs a swift punch to the trachea? CT and KW dive deep into these and many other important questions in this hard-hitting segment. Next up, they discuss the real star of Thanksgiving: the sides [27:50]. How much dairy is t…

Listener, beware –– this episode is a post-election brain dump. CT and KW got thoughts, they got feelings, and they got TIME. The Hotties will resume their regularly scheduled programming next week. This episode contains swearing and the N-word. Music is courtesy of Ryan Little. Find links, sources, and other goodies at theblackhotties.com. Follow …

On this episode of historical hotties we have all hands on deck for this spooky episode about lady ghosts! It's Rufina Cambaceres, Kate Morgan, and Queen Ester, who is the most terrifying! Show notes at https://www.historicallyhot.com/episodes/hauntsद्वारा Lindsey Nelsen

We're back in action at HHHQ and diving right in to a seasonal treat for us spooky folks: Real people -who are hot- who are rumored to have been cursed! Evalyn Walsh McLean vs. Howard Carter Show notes at https://www.historicallyhot.com/episodes/cursedद्वारा Lindsey & Whitney Nelsen

This week, the Hotties start with a conversation about National Coming Out Day and what it does (or doesn't) mean to them [2:18]. Next, they pay homage to the late, great Thirst Aid Kit –– discussing their favorite episodes and sharing a few thirst objects of their own [18:10]. Then, they wax nostalgic about the most popping snacks of the 90's and …

This week, the Hotties talk about civility –– who deserves it? Who doesn't? And what does it all meaaaaaaan?? [2:08] Next, they bravely pull tarot cards on air and talk about the ways they use tarot for self-reflection [25:06]. They wrap up with a deep-dive into the latest season of Hulu's PEN15 [34:59], and share some culture for your involvement …

This week, the Hotties dive deep into season 1 of the reality TV sensation Selling Sunset [1:39], share some of their go-to recipes [30:38], and discuss the sociopolitical dynamics of celebrity nudity in pop culture [43:07]. And of course, they have some culture recs for you to Get Involved with [59:24]. Join them, won't you? This episode contains …

That’s right, the Hotties have decided to grace you with a special bonus episode! Instead of their signature cold takes, CT & KW are here with some *~hot *~ takes on recent events! (...don't get used to it.) They discuss Jessica Krug and academia’s relationship with blackness in Nonsense in Higher Ed—spoiler, they do not wish her well [2:06-16:43].…

This week, the Hotties dive deep on their favorite himbos [1:35], essential "flavor agents" for the home cook [25:36], and one of the albums of the summer, Gaslighter [53:42]. As always, they have plenty of culture recommendations for you to get involved with [1:03:43]. Join them, won't you? This episode contains swearing. Music is courtesy of Ryan…

Your Hotties have another barn burner of an episode for you this week! They return to roots for some Nonsense in Higher Ed to discuss one of the wilder cases of academic catfishing that has ever occurred [2:00-13:20]. Next, there are things to learn in a rousing round of Hey, Facts Tho [13:30-26:20]. Then, CT & KW dive into The Bounty Hunter (2010)…

Greetings to listeners old and new! This week, CT and KW discuss plague times and their summer of discontent [1:36], the entanglement heard round the world [24:40], and Beyonce’s latest masterpiece, Black Is King [46:20]. Plus, as always, they’ve got some culture recs for you to get involved with [1:04:16]. Join them, won’t you? This episode contai…

It's getting hot out there, so let's jump into the cool category of history's hottest swimmers! Come on in, the Gertrude Ederle versus Annette Kellerman water is fiiiiine! Show notes at https://www.historicallyhot.com/episodes/swimmersद्वारा Lindsey & Whitney Nelsen

By listener request, this week we tackle the debate of hottest drummer in history! Who hit the sticks on those skins the best --is it the legendary Max Roach or "El Rey" Tito Puente? Listen and find out! Show notes at https://www.historicallyhot.com/episodes/drummersद्वारा Lindsey & Whitney Nelsen

From The Scavengers Network: Why is this audio file so long? The time from the last word of the statement to the last second of the track totals 8 minutes and 46 seconds. 8 minutes and 46 seconds doesn't sound like a long time until you are confronted with just how long it can drag on. 8 minutes and 46 seconds is how long it took to end George Floy…

One episode was not enough for us to feel good about covering the hottest spies in history. We needed another go around because spies are pretty hot, y'all. Marguerite Harrison vs Mochizuki Chiyome Show notes at https://www.historicallyhot.com/episodes/spies2द्वारा Lindsey & Whitney Nelsen

Today, in light of a global pandemic on the top of all of our minds, we decided to discuss two of the hottest nurses in history. WHO IS THE BIGGER BABE? Florence Nightingale or Mart Eliza Mahoney? Listen and see! Show notes at https://www.historicallyhot.com/episodes/nursesद्वारा Lindsey & Whitney Nelsen

In the first of a series, we discuss people who were influenced by the Chicago World's Fair, pitting the last female stagecoach robber against the woman who invented the dishwasher! A crazy matchup with two fascinating figures! Josephine Cochran vs Pearl Hart! Show notes at https://www.historicallyhot.com/episodes/worldfair1…

Two people who know a good form when they look at one, the Nelsen Sisters, debate which artists creates -and has- the best forms themselves. Who is hotter, Constantin Brâncuși or Augusta Savage? Show notes at https://www.historicallyhot.com/episodes/sculptorsद्वारा LINDSEY & WHITNEY NELSEN

The Kentucky Derby may be postponed until September, but self isolation is no reason not to drink some bourbon, wear a fancy hat, and listen to this episode about female horseback riders in history. Elvira Guerra vs the Lucas Sisters! Yee-haw! Show notes at historicallyhot.com/equestrianद्वारा Lindsey & Whitney Nelsen

As you nurse your St. Patty's day hangover, or drink through your quarantine beer stockpile, we thought we would bring you two Historical Hotties who played a part in the history of brewing beer. Will Kubaba, the Sumerian alewife, goddess, and the only woman on the Sumerian King list win? Or will Theodore Mack, Sr. take the crown as a hardworking m…

Today we are talking about what the internet has memed as "the stripping that nerds do, you know...with top hats and corsets" otherwise known as Burlesque. Gypsy Rose Lee, queen of burlesque, faces off against Ann Corio, who almost singlehandedly saved burlesque from falling into obscurity. HOW DO YOU CHOOSE A WINNER?!? Show notes at historicallyho…

This week is the Scavenger's Network Podcast Scramble! So instead of the Sisters Nelsen, you get fabulous guest hosts James (@UnabashedJames), Tracy (@adealswarlock) and Katelynn (@screamsmcnutty) who pit the Notorious B.I.G. against Lisa "Left Eye" Lopez against Nipsey Hussle and while personally I think Biggie should be the winner YOU WILL HAVE T…

Unbeknownst to each other, when we had all of history to choose famous couples from, we both chose 20th century Paris, pitting Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas against Simone de Beauvoir and Jean Paul Sartre! Show notes at historicallyhot.com/famouscouplesद्वारा Lindsey & Whitney Nelsen

This week, in honor of St. Valentine, we are laying down our lives for the hottest Martyrs in history. Hypatia of Alexandria versus Joan of Arc is a battle of babes with nerves of steel and unthinkable conviction. Who will come out the winner? Listen and see! (and watch The Good Place to see Lisa Kudrow's take on one of these two hotties!) Show not…

We're back from our end of year break, and we're bringing some hotties who defy gender norms with us! Special guest host Kye You (@Its_Me_Kye) of the podcast Brothers In Time (@Brothers_InTime) joins us to talk about these very appealing gender pioneers! The Chevalier d'Éon versus Albert D. J. Cashier versus Isabelle Eberhardt! Show notes at histor…

It's 2020 and the Unfriendly Black Hotties are back in your ears! First up, a conversation about the Oscars [1:45]! Who got snubbed? Why do we care? What is the point of the Oscars anymore? Then, CT takes you on journey as she tries to work out exactly why Apple TV's The Morning Show has wormed its way into her brain [26:06], and KW attempts to coh…

This week we're reposting the episode where we gave new meaning to "we won't go until we get some" as we talk about the holiday carol writers we most fancy. And if you're donning apparel, we want it to be gay. Irving Berlin vs Katherine Kennicott Davis in this holiday episode that is our gift to you! Show notes at historicallyhot.com/episodes/carol…

In this episode we are the first in the class to raise our hands when the teacher asks "Who are some of history's biggest babes?" We're talking about just a few of the hottest teachers in history, pitting Emma Hart Willard against Jaime Alfonso Escalante Gutierrez. Get your scantron sheets ready to tally up the babe scores! Show notes at historical…