Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
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SummaryEver wondered what was actually happening behind the closed doors of history? Join sex historian Dr. Kate Lister on Betwixt the Sheets, a podcast that peels back the layers of our past to reveal the scandalous, intimate, and often surprising truths your history textbooks conveniently left out. Each week, Kate sits down with leading historians and authors to explore the private lives, cultural taboos, and human desires that have shaped civilizations. From the gritty commercial realities of sex work during the Klondike Gold Rush and the political infidelities of American Presidents to the gender-bending stagecraft of burlesque and the heroic activism of those fighting through the AIDS crisis, this show covers it all. Betwixt the Sheets is more than just a collection of salacious stories; it is a thoughtful examination of how power, morality, and gender roles have evolved—or stubbornly remained the same—over time. Whether she is debunking long-standing myths about historical figures or uncovering the grassroots histories of marginalized communities, Kate brings a sharp, witty, and deeply empathetic perspective to every conversation. You will laugh, you will wince, and you will certainly never look at a history book the same way again. If you are ready to explore the complicated, messy, and fascinating intersection of sex and society, you have found your new favorite listen.
Updated Jul 8, 2026
Episodes
The Most Badass Dragon Slayers in History
Discover the fierce history of real-world women who slayed dragons and subverted the traditional hero’s journey.
Sex Lives of American Presidents
From infidelity and secret romances to hubris-fueled recklessness, explore the scandalous bedroom lives of US leaders.
Sex Lives of American Presidents [repeat]
Explore the hidden scandals, affairs, and hubris behind the bedroom doors of Americas most powerful commanders-in-chief.
Lesbian Blood Sisters of the HIV Crisis
San Diego lesbians organized a massive blood drive to support their dying gay brothers during the early AIDS crisis.
Supersluts of History: Hollywood's Marlene Dietrich
From cabaret star to Hollywood icon, Marlene Dietrich built a career defined by unapologetic and boundary-free desire.
Sex Work in Alaska's Gold Rush
During the Klondike Gold Rush, women dominated the lucrative sex trade to survive the harsh Alaskan frontier.
Sex Work in the Klondike Gold Rush
Economic necessity and gender imbalances fueled a booming sex industry that built hospitals in Klondike gold rush towns.
Supersluts of History: First World War Spy Mata Hari
Was Mata Hari a brilliant double agent or a scapegoat for wartime paranoia?
A Teasing History Of Burlesque
Tracing the history of burlesque from high-brow parody to the raucous spectacle of the American stage and striptease.
Supersluts of History: Royal Mistress Madam du Barry
From humble seamstress to the king’s favorite, explore the rise and infamy of France’s most notorious royal mistress.
Sex & Pleasure in the Ancient World
Uncover the surprising, complex reality of female pleasure and desire in ancient Greece and Rome.
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