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Kate Lister

@k8lister.bsky.social

Blonde Bombsite. Sex Historian. Author of A Curious History of Sex & Harlot, Whores, & Hackabouts. Host of Betwixt the Sheets Podcast. Consider this your fair dos warning.

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I donโ€™t know why people freak out so much at the idea of having loved ones on Find My Friends. I love checking in on my Sims.

03.08.2025 15:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 52    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hello. I would love to but I am at a family wedding. Good luck with the show. Iโ€™m sure it will be illuminating.

02.08.2025 17:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Today, I am reminded of my Barnsley friend Glenn, who, when unable to recall the name of the โ€œme tooโ€ movement because of a few light shandies, called it โ€œthee nโ€™all.โ€

โ€˜Appy Yerkshire day, tha daft bamcakes.

#YorkshireDay

01.08.2025 07:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 231    ๐Ÿ” 39    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Funny seeing myself talking about #Pompeii on Channel 5 with @thehistoryguy.bsky.social & @k8lister.bsky.social. Great experience! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ First episode last night at 9pm, and episode 2 next Tuesday. Post with tags this timeโ€ฆ! @rhulhistory.bsky.social @royalholloway.bsky.social @rhulclassics.bsky.social

30.07.2025 22:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 55    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

You were brilliant!

30.07.2025 21:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Iโ€™m so excited to have been part of this series on Channel 5 with @thehistoryguy.bsky.social and @k8lister.bsky.social. Such a great experience to be talking about life in Pompeii! First episode last night at 9pm, and episode 2 next Tuesday! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

30.07.2025 21:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 39    ๐Ÿ” 11    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

Thanks, Laurie! โ˜บ๏ธ

30.07.2025 21:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 24    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

As a (non-drinking) alcoholic, I have given talks to partners and family of addicts.

This article is great, and I recommend anyone in this situation to read it and hear what it says.

30.07.2025 12:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 28    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you ๐Ÿ™

30.07.2025 13:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Iโ€™m so sorry for your loss. X

30.07.2025 13:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I tried to save a loved one from addiction โ€“ trust me, you can't Itโ€™s a beautiful and comforting idea, but love isnโ€™t enough

โ€œItโ€™s a beautiful and very comforting idea, but as anyone who has ever loved someone fighting a battle with addiction will tell you, love isnโ€™t enough. If it was, there would be no rehabs, no methadone programmes, no 10-step recovery groups.โ€

inews.co.uk/opinion/i-tr...

30.07.2025 12:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 136    ๐Ÿ” 15    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

Thank you!

30.07.2025 04:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hahahaha! That toga got the better of you

29.07.2025 19:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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My stunning portrayal of Augustus didnโ€™t go down very well with @k8lister.bsky.social or our director.

Sound on ๐Ÿ”‰

29.07.2025 19:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 203    ๐Ÿ” 12    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 14    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Weโ€™ve made it to the top 20 again! If you love #BetwixtTheSheets, you can vote for us for this yearโ€™s Listenerโ€™s Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards.

www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting

29.07.2025 12:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 104    ๐Ÿ” 12    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 8    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4
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Today on #BetwixtTheSheets I am talking to the utterly spectacular @estelleprnq.bsky.social about the Hapsburg dynasty, a family who were definitely swimming in the shallow end of the gene pool.

29.07.2025 11:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 348    ๐Ÿ” 33    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 20    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Today on #BetwixtTheSheets, I am talking to the fabulously fascinating Professor John Scott about the notorious Cleveland Street scandal of 1889, where very prominent members of society were linked to a child exploitation ring in London & it was covered up to protect the powerful. Sound familiar??

22.07.2025 12:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1044    ๐Ÿ” 294    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 23    ๐Ÿ“Œ 10

I wonder how much you need if youโ€™re climbing Everest? Probably not something the post office will cover.

22.07.2025 06:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Isnโ€™t travel insurance wild? Youโ€™re basically betting against a financial creditor about how stupid are.

21.07.2025 06:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 88    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thatโ€™s the one

20.07.2025 15:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Theyโ€™ve upped my HRT dose and Iโ€™ve started watching a muscly farrier on TikTok. Anyway, Iโ€™ve now bought a horse.

20.07.2025 14:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 211    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 11    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Today on #BetwixtTheSheets I am talking to the one and only Virginia Rounding @vrounding.bsky.social about her research into the love life of #CatherineTheGreat

Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

18.07.2025 09:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 158    ๐Ÿ” 25    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Today on #BetwixtTheSheets I am getting into all things military and mucky with Alexander Meddings as we talk about sex and the Roman legion.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

15.07.2025 11:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 86    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Does anyone know if there is a proper scientific term for the itchy arse caused by sitting down and sweating in tights and / or leggings?

Maybe something in Latin?

15.07.2025 07:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 68    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 21    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Spend the day with me at the Leeds #RoyalArmouries

14.07.2025 18:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 313    ๐Ÿ” 23    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 10    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Oh dear god, no!!

14.07.2025 07:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Well, it finally happened. I mixed up a decongestant with a progestin pill. Oh well. At least Iโ€™ll be able to breathe freely out of my vagina for the next 6-8 hrs.

14.07.2025 06:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 222    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 10    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

I should probably sit this one out

12.07.2025 20:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 269    ๐Ÿ” 15    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 22    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A sign pinned to the wall that reads โ€œYes! It is hot in here! And no, I donโ€™t know how we cope either.โ€

A sign pinned to the wall that reads โ€œYes! It is hot in here! And no, I donโ€™t know how we cope either.โ€

The women working in my local chippy have had enough of your nonsense today.

In fairness, it was fucking hot in there. I donโ€™t know how they cope!

11.07.2025 21:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1110    ๐Ÿ” 205    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 11    ๐Ÿ“Œ 7
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Today on #BetwixtTheSheets I am getting all extravagant & regal with @catrionaseth.bsky.social to discuss her research on #MarieAntoinette. Did Marie have as many lovers as her haters claimed? Why was her wedding unconsumated for seven years??

Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

11.07.2025 19:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 54    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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