Schism: History for Hotties Sun, 08 Mar 2026 23:02:32 -0400 https://schismhistoryforhotties.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Schism: History for Hotties yes Support this Podcast f725b1a6-bc86-54e3-a6f9-d1be4fc7a702 Alice and Tarn episodic true Schism is brought to you by two certified hotties (who also happen to be trained historians) who know that history is too sexy to not understand. Schism believes that history is for everyone and that through examining the past, we may better understand ourselves and the world we live in today. After extensive research, schism presents their listeners with seasons that address a single topic in depth. 

Presented to you by Alice, who has a master’s in history, and Tarn, who has an undergraduate degree in history and is currently pursuing a law degree, Schism strives to make history entertaining and approachable for all listeners. 

In short, Schism teaches hot people about history that makes them hotter.


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]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Alice and Tarn https://storage.buzzsprout.com/njqchyz0jnbijfj7wg7wvlt32s7r?.jpg Schism: History for Hotties Alice Tarn Laying Ivan to Rest Laying Ivan to Rest Send a text

In the last episode of season one, Tarn and Alice talk about Ivan’s most famous and enduring act and the legacy he left.

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In the last episode of season one, Tarn and Alice talk about Ivan’s most famous and enduring act and the legacy he left.

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]]> Alice and Tarn Buzzsprout-17359625 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:00:00 -0400 3176 1 13 full true Everywhere Plundering, Everywhere Murder Everywhere Plundering, Everywhere Murder Send a text

Tarn and Alice take you through the horrific carnage of the massacre of Novgorod, another fire in Moscow, and detail the lives and deaths of Ivan’s second, third, and fourth wives. 

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Tarn and Alice take you through the horrific carnage of the massacre of Novgorod, another fire in Moscow, and detail the lives and deaths of Ivan’s second, third, and fourth wives. 

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]]> Alice and Tarn Buzzsprout-17278363 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400 3813 1 12 full true We Get Drunk We Get Drunk Send a text

Alice and Tarn get drunk and try to talk about the Oprichnina.

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Alice and Tarn get drunk and try to talk about the Oprichnina.

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]]> Alice and Tarn Buzzsprout-17203713 Wed, 21 May 2025 12:00:00 -0400 2861 1 11 full true Ivan Loses It Ivan Loses It Send a text

Ivan’s mental state continues to deteriorate as he experiences the loss of multiple close relationships. In an attempt to gain ever more control, Ivan pulls an elaborate ruse to manipulate the boyars to give him absolute power.


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Ivan’s mental state continues to deteriorate as he experiences the loss of multiple close relationships. In an attempt to gain ever more control, Ivan pulls an elaborate ruse to manipulate the boyars to give him absolute power.


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]]> Alice and Tarn Buzzsprout-17072892 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0400 3261 1 10 full true War Again?! War Again?! Send a text

Ivan begins yet another armed conflict, this time in Livonia. Alice and Tarn try to understand an event that historians have called “the most complex issue I’ve ever studied.” Beyond Livonia, we cover some personal tragedy for Ivan which would affect him for the rest of his life.


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Ivan begins yet another armed conflict, this time in Livonia. Alice and Tarn try to understand an event that historians have called “the most complex issue I’ve ever studied.” Beyond Livonia, we cover some personal tragedy for Ivan which would affect him for the rest of his life.


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]]> Alice and Tarn Buzzsprout-16990420 Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:00:00 -0400 3656 1 9 full true The Crisis of 1553 The Crisis of 1553 Send a text

Whelp, Ivan gets really sick, resulting in what historians call the succession crisis of 1553. The boyars ask themselves “If Ivan dies, who will rule Russia?” Join us as we regale you with tales of scheming, treachery, betrayal, and paranoia. 

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Whelp, Ivan gets really sick, resulting in what historians call the succession crisis of 1553. The boyars ask themselves “If Ivan dies, who will rule Russia?” Join us as we regale you with tales of scheming, treachery, betrayal, and paranoia. 

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]]> Alice and Tarn Buzzsprout-16905716 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 13:00:00 -0400 2808 1 8 full true Ivan Goes to War Ivan Goes to War Send a text

You know what they say, fourth times the charm. Episode four follows Ivan’s fourth and finally successful invasion into Kazan. This one is filled with terror, magic, gore, and maybe even a bit of love. 

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You know what they say, fourth times the charm. Episode four follows Ivan’s fourth and finally successful invasion into Kazan. This one is filled with terror, magic, gore, and maybe even a bit of love. 

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]]> Alice and Tarn Buzzsprout-16823834 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0400 4557 1 7 full true Historical March Madness Part 1 Historical March Madness Part 1 Send a text

Tarn and Alice are joined by their first guest star who will evaluate a bracket of historical figures and determine who would win in a medieval jousting tournament.

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Tarn and Alice are joined by their first guest star who will evaluate a bracket of historical figures and determine who would win in a medieval jousting tournament.

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]]> Alice and Tarn Buzzsprout-16788079 Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:00:00 -0400 3682 1 6 full true Episode 3: Ivan and his Boys Episode 3: Ivan and his Boys Send a text

Meet some of the most influential people in Ivan’s life: his boys… oh, and his wife. Our cast of characters includes a crotchety priest, a childhood friend, and a guy with an amazing name. In this episode, Ivan comes into his rule with the help of those around him to combat the problems that plague Russia, including the Great Fire of Moscow in 1547.

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Meet some of the most influential people in Ivan’s life: his boys… oh, and his wife. Our cast of characters includes a crotchety priest, a childhood friend, and a guy with an amazing name. In this episode, Ivan comes into his rule with the help of those around him to combat the problems that plague Russia, including the Great Fire of Moscow in 1547.

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]]> Alice and Tarn Buzzsprout-16740063 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0500 4393 1 5 full true Hot or Not: Our Darkest One Yet Hot or Not: Our Darkest One Yet Send a text

For their second hot or not, Alice and Tarn talk about exploding whales, ghost ships, NSFW Tumblr, and Manson Family personal connections. 

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For their second hot or not, Alice and Tarn talk about exploding whales, ghost ships, NSFW Tumblr, and Manson Family personal connections. 

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]]> Alice and Tarn Buzzsprout-16694840 Wed, 26 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0500 2497 1 4 full true Ivan’s Troubled Past Ivan’s Troubled Past Send a text

Though Ivan may have been terrible, his life was not always easy. Join us as we talk about Ivan’s troubled childhood and his rambunctious youth. There is something for everyone: treacherous plots, hot wives, dogs, and what happens when a group of threes goes against a group of sixes to fight for ultimate power.

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Though Ivan may have been terrible, his life was not always easy. Join us as we talk about Ivan’s troubled childhood and his rambunctious youth. There is something for everyone: treacherous plots, hot wives, dogs, and what happens when a group of threes goes against a group of sixes to fight for ultimate power.

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]]> Alice and Tarn Buzzsprout-16655628 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 14:00:00 -0500 4199 1 3 full true Hot or Not: Castration, Chastity belts, and Saving Alice from Self Destruction Hot or Not: Castration, Chastity belts, and Saving Alice from Self Destruction Send a text

In this season's first hot or not episode, Tarn and Alice evaluate random historical events sent in by listeners. They take these historical topics and quiz each on the general sex appeal of each historical fact. 

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In this season's first hot or not episode, Tarn and Alice evaluate random historical events sent in by listeners. They take these historical topics and quiz each on the general sex appeal of each historical fact. 

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]]> Alice and Tarn Buzzsprout-16611589 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:00:00 -0500 2606 1 2 full true Ivan the Terrible: The Women Who Made it all Possible Ivan the Terrible: The Women Who Made it all Possible Send a text

Alice and Tarn start their first season by examining the wild story that is the life of Ivan the IV of Russia, better known as Ivan the Terrible. They begin Ivan’s story in a way that is unique to many other histories of Ivan’s life: by examining the women who shaped Russia and built the world that Ivan would later rule. Join us as we talk about Sophia and Elena, Ivan’s grandmother and mother and two of the hottest people in Ivan’s life.

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Alice and Tarn start their first season by examining the wild story that is the life of Ivan the IV of Russia, better known as Ivan the Terrible. They begin Ivan’s story in a way that is unique to many other histories of Ivan’s life: by examining the women who shaped Russia and built the world that Ivan would later rule. Join us as we talk about Sophia and Elena, Ivan’s grandmother and mother and two of the hottest people in Ivan’s life.

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