In a mini dubbed by critics as "A tale of the triumph of the human spirit," we cover the story of a Swedish woman who defied literally every odd there was. Strap into your skis and make sure you have a blanket nearby because this is... harrowing. Find out more at http://getafternoonified.com
We're back and we have more frozen dead guys! While you may be familiar with those dry, dry Egyptian mummies or the accidental mummies that come from bogs, there's a very special third genre... ice mummies. We have a collection of mummies from all over the world that you're going to want to meet. Find out more at htt... more
We're closing out 2024 with som ideas for how to celebrate the New Year! In a list curated from around the world, we'll learn about traditions such as Latin America's 12 grapes, Japan's Year Forgetting Parties and even Romania's dancing bears! Find out more at http://getafternoonified.com
A few years back, we gathered a cast of amazing friends to help us put on our own version of a Christmas Carol. It was ill-advised and kind of a pain in the ass, but isn't that what Christmas is all about? Find out more at http://getafternoonified.com
We had so much fun telling stories in the last episode that Emily decided to find another one for you. This week we have a thrilling ghost story about party games and light misogyny that is sure to entertain!
If there was anything that the English Victorians did right, it was bringing back the tradition of telling ghost stories around the holidays. Where did that even come from in the first place, you may ask? Well, we'll tell you... and then you'll get to experience a Victorian Christmas Ghost Story for yourself, with the ... more
Everyone needs someone looking out for them, even if it's a little gnome in suspenders and a hard hat. This week we take a look at the best friend of old timey miners everywhere, the Tommyknocker. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonifiedFind out more at htt... more
Since there were people, diseases and, herbs, humans have been trying to figure out how to create medicines and cures. Unfortunately a lot of the time the result is a resounding "that aint it, bro." In this episode we're going to take a little stroll through the history of some of the more outlandish medicines and the... more
We're back with a classic Grimm's Fairytale packed full of magic, adventure and, the realization that maybe the Grimm Brother's weren't like... the best authors? We'll have to talk to Matt Damon about this. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonifiedFind out ... more
Continuing on with our extensive re-do on the subject of the trials, there's even more innocent people getting accused! Find out who they were and what, exactly, the evidence against them was as well as how the people of Massachusetts started to react to it all. You can also find out which accused witch Emily has beef... more
Afternoonified is here with a BREAKING (when we recorded this) update to a past episode: they found Sandy Irvine’s boot WITH a foot! And if you don’t know what any of that means, don’t worry, we’ll explain everything.
We decided to take another run at a big topic from Afternoonified's past now that we have the benefit of age, experience and...Emily got better at research. So sit back, do you best to relax (it's gonna be hard) and settle in to hear about Salem's incessant persecution of women of a certain age (and a few men, one of w... more
In this mini we're here to help you get the most out of your trip to Salem, MA (Or Massachusetts in general) by breaking down the sites we hit up while we were in town. Isabella Stewart Gardner MuseumLizzie Borden House B&BMiss Lizzie’s CoffeeOak Grove CemeteryBlackcraftBrewboxFlying Saucer Pizza Co. Witch Tria... more
In the thrilling conclusion to our series on Lizzie Borden and the axe murders she may or may not have committed, we go over her absolute circus of a trial and the fallout from the verdict. There's also a couple of "But what if Lizzie DIDN'T do it theories and plenty more good old-fashioned speculation. Support Aftern... more
During our recent trip, we made sure we fully got our money's worth at the Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast and recorded a mini in Lizzie's bedroom. There was one power outlet and maybe 8 hours of sleep between us, but please enjoy this selection of the Creepiest Pastas. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their ti... more
EVERYBODY STAY CALM... it’s finally happening! Emily and Sara literally packed their bags and headed to Massachusetts to do a little boots on the ground investigation of one of America’s most enduring true crime stories, the Borden Murders. This week we take a look at the Borden family and get into the events surroundi... more
In 1561, something (allegedly) lit up the skies above Nuremberg, Germany. All we have that refers to this event is a woodcut and writing by a man named Hans Glaser. So what happened on that fateful night? Aliens? Natural phenomena? The LORD ALMIGHTY HIMSELF??
No, we’re not doing an episode on some weird 70’s prog rock band, despite what the title sounds like. This story has way more aliens, cops, skeptics and a distinct lack of probing. We’ll be taking a dive into the alleged (prepare to hear that a lot) alien abduction of Travis Walton from the forests of Arizona back in ... more
What do Jazz and alien encounters have in common? More than you'd think, to be honest. In our first Space Camp mini, we're examining the life of influential jazz musician, Sun Ra and how his time on Saturn changed a genre of music. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar... more
Welcome to Camp Afternoonified: Space Camp! Our first venture into deep recesses of the unknown is going to be a collection of stories about the brave animals who got shot into space before us. We definitely don't condone this, but know that every single fruit fly, gecko, dog, monkey and even jellyfish is a hero worthy... more
History is full of strange coincidences and Sara took it upon herself to find some of the most interesting ones! Find out how Lincoln's son might have been a bad person to invite to a presidential event, why Mexico needs to rethink their public safety drill timing and learn about the life of someone who should probably... more
It's all lab coats and frozen dead guys this week on Afternoonified as we explore the world of cryonics! We'll get into how nature has figured out it's own freezing and unfreezing processes and how humans have adapted that for their own purposes. There's also a handy guide on what to expect when you've mostly died and ... more
It's mythology time and for this mini we're heading over to Egypt! We've got pyramid building, a new favorite diety and absolutely NO baby-eating as we cover the stories of Imhotep (not that one) and Sobek. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonifiedFind out m... more
Sometimes it doesn't have to be all cults and ghosts and murder. Sometimes we can just learn about something nice and let our brains take a little vacation. This week, Sara provides some much-needed chill facts about the fastest animal in the world, the Peregrine Falcon. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their... more
It is once again time for Sara to be a terrible friend and read scary stories from the internet. Her selections include classics such as "There's something in my walls/floor", "My dad is bad at picking a rental" and many more! Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afte... more