We went down a spooky season rabbit hole with this week's topic: Sudden Unexplained Nocturnal Death Syndrome (SUNDS). Come along and find out what this creepy phenomenon was all about.

0054 Head Shrinking

Oct 5th, 2022 32m 20s

Keep celebrating the spooky season with us with this week's exploration of Shrunken Heads! Learn the where, when, whys, and hows of this practice and decide for yourself what part is most creepy.....

0053 The Hair Hides the Horns

Sep 28th, 2022 39m 11s

We are kicking off year 2 with a suckerpunch! What started as an amusing case of ever-rising hair took a turn for the dark side as we explored Gwen Shamblin, her Weigh Down program, and the Remnant Fellowship. TW: SA, ED, Child Abuse, Cults

0052 Beast on the Battlefield

Sep 21st, 2022 46m 14s

Happy Anniversary to us!! This episode marks ONE YEAR of fully indulging our random obsessions for your entertainment. Come celebrate with us by learning all about Vlad the Impaler, the namesake for the most notorious vampire in history: Dracul

0051 The Vine That Ate the South

Sep 14th, 2022 18m 7s

In a truly random fashion, this week we got curious about Kudzu! What exactly is the story behind this prolific vine? Come along and find out!

0050 Witchy Woman vs. Pompous Prudes

Sep 7th, 2022 43m 25s

Ever heard of Rosaleen Norton? We hadn't either, but trust us - you want to! Come hear all about this super unique woman and her life.

0049 Sandy Sheets

Aug 31st, 2022 20m 29s

This week we may homage to the Sandman! Come along as we explore the origins of the Sandman and how he still pops up in our culture today.

0048 Chicken Feet Pranksters

Aug 24th, 2022 20m 10s

This week was SUCH a blast for us! Come learn about the fabulously unique and endlessly entertaining Baba Yaga.

0047 Bubbles, Bulges and Ooze

Aug 17th, 2022 26m 29s

This week we learn all about Yellowstone's supervolcano. Join us as we learn about the volcanic explosivity index, and where exactly Yellowstone would stack up!

0046 Dominoes, Drinking & Divination

Aug 10th, 2022 30m 14s

And now for something completely different! We took a hard turn away from last week's topic and did our first listener requested topic this week: The origin of playing cards! And while you're at it, check out our listener's awesome card art pag

0045 Karen of Cult Leaders Pt 2

Aug 3rd, 2022 34m 26s

This week we wrap up the ride we started last week - Sherry Shriner's online cult. Come listen to the insane conclusion of this unbelievable story.

0044 The Karen of Cult Leaders Part 1

Jul 27th, 2022 40m 26s

We finally tackled the beast of a story we've been leading up to - Sherry Shriner. Listen to part 1 this week as we learn who she was and what she taught, and start down the rabbit hole of the impact she had on others.

0043 Asbestos and Silly String

Jul 20th, 2022 27m 3s

This week we risked our sanity and our algorithms to investigate the Reptilian New World Order. Truthfully, we walked away with more questions than answers, but we sure did have a good time along the way!

0042 Imperialistic Fungus

Jul 13th, 2022 23m 13s

Come along with us this week as we learn about the Irish Potato Famine! It's not exactly what we imagined as children...

0041 Shazam!

Jul 6th, 2022 49m 50s

This week we take a look at the Mandela Effect! Explore some popular examples with us, and then hear about some theories to explain the phenomenon.

0040 Hair of the Bourbon Dog

Jun 29th, 2022 36m 31s

Everyone has their own hangover remedy, right? This week we look at remedies through the ages. Maybe you've tried one! Maybe you want to next time you overindulge! Come along and find out!

0039 We ruined your childhood

Jun 22nd, 2022 32m 17s

We got curious this week - like we do - about the origins of lullabies and nursery rhymes! Join us as we learn where several popular rhymes originated - or at least where they COULD have.

0038 Body Mod Squad

Jun 15th, 2022 38m 2s

Let's talk about the history of tattoos!!! From the ancient to the modern, we discuss uses, trends, and beliefs surrounding these permanent body mods.

0037 Secret Code Scandal

Jun 8th, 2022 23m 57s

This week we took a closer look at the inspiration behind HBO's GentlemanJack series. Anne Lister: A woman ahead of her times who lived unapologetically authentically - for better or worse.

0036 Levar Burton Wisdom

Jun 1st, 2022 40m 29s

This week we discuss some of the most controversial books in our history! What's the big deal and why do we want to ban these novels? Come along and find out.

0035 Strap Ons and Deadpool Quotes

May 25th, 2022 18m 1s

This week we meander through Iceland's Kvennafridagurinn (and get a bit tongue-tied doing it!) Come learn about Iceland's strike that wasn't a strike!