Afternoonified

Afternoonified episodes:

• 12.08.2021

  Mini: It Was Agatha All Along!

  It's a mystery! About a woman who wrote mysteries! In December of 1926, novelist Agatha Christie disappeared for ten days. No one knows why and she refused to talk about it...what's up with that? Support Afternoonified by contributing to their...

  
• 12.01.2021

  The Brothers Grimm

  Once upon a time, there were two brothers who were real people who actually existed. While this might not come as a shock to some of you, it was definitely news to us. This week, we take a look at...

  
• 11.24.2021

  Mini: Emily's Fairytale Theater Presents The Gnome

  What do you get when you take some princesses, some hunters, a hole in the ground, and (eventually) a Gnome? A plot that goes all over the place. Seriously. You're never going to guess where this story will go. Support...

  
• 11.17.2021

  The Romanovs

  We're back in imperial Russia to visit the other side of a very early Afternoonified topic. This week it's all princesses and poor planning as we dig into what actually happened to the Romanovs, Russia's last imperial family. Support Afternoonified...

  
• 11.10.2021

  Mini: Old Eddy FitzG

  In the next installment of our series on things that sound like they're the names of old white men but are not actually old white men, we have the tale of the Edmund Fitzgerald and its untimely demise. There are...

  
• 11.03.2021

  The Haunted Mansion

  Bet you didn't think we could do an hour on a theme park ride, did you? Well, we did, and it's a haunting tale of creative clashes, indecision, a World's Fair, and, eventually, some ghosts. So have a seat in...

  
• 10.27.2021

  Mini: What's Cooler than Ecto Cooler?

  At some point, we've all wondered what ectoplasm is outside of a Bill Muray context. The good news is that we looked into it so you don't have to. The bad news is that it involves high school level biology...

  
• 10.20.2021

  Haunted Irish Castles

  Our international Tour De Spook continues with a jog over to the Emerald Isle! Each and every castle is jam-packed with your favorites, like small children, women in white dresses, and even a guy with detachable arms!

  
• 10.13.2021

  Mini: The Worst Animals

  Sometimes nature makes a mistake. Maybe that's a strong word, but we're going over some fun facts about animals that gives us a major case of the willies. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonified Find out more at...

  
• 10.06.2021

  Japanese Ghosts (Yūrei)

  If you're looking for something spooky to kick off the Halloween season (or just make an evening more interesting), Look no further! We've got the biggest virtual collection of Japanese haunts this side of the pacific. Probably. Support Afternoonified by...

  
• 09.29.2021

  Mini:How to Speak in Tongues

  (Some of) You asked for it and we delivered it! It's time to learn about the history and science of speaking in tongues and how YOU (yes, you) can perform this feat of the Holy Spirit in your own home!...

  
• 09.22.2021

  Mt. Vesuvius

  If you're a big fan of hot ash and skeletons, have we got a show for you! This week we take a trip to ancient Italy to delve into one of the. most famous natural disasters they have to offer!...

  
• 09.15.2021

  Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider Facts

  Come join us as we swing on webs, shoot hair spines, and...force-feed ourselves to our spouse? Man...spiders are weird.

  
• 09.08.2021

  Female Cult Leaders

  It's back to cults this week, but with a decidedly overlooked twist! As it turns out, women are more than capable of leading cults and they even have the ability to go as off the rails as their male counterparts!...

  
• 09.01.2021

  Mini: Better with an Irish Accent

  This episode contains no attempts at accents of any kind out of respect to the people of Ireland and your ears in general. What it DOES contain is a heartwarming story from Celtic folklore about a boy, a donkey, and...

  
• 08.25.2021

  The Chupacabra

  This week, prepare yourselves for the knowledge that there's a "good" Chupacabra and it's actually not an owl this time. Join us as we journey from Puerto Rico to Texas to the sci-fi film scene of the mid-90's to...

  
• 08.18.2021

  Mini: Holy F@$&!

  We’re going to learn where our favorite swear word came from! Turns out it was a lot of holy men throwing shade. Also, we really hope you like Ewan McGregor, because he comes up a weird amount for a...

  
• 08.11.2021

  My Favorite Haunting

  LIVE! (Not really live but you know..) FROM THE SAME ROOM FOR A CHANGE! Emily and Sara tell the stories of their personal favorite hauntings. There's a gateway to hell, a famous pop star, chicken sandwiches and, some theories...

  
• 06.30.2021

  The Bennington Triangle

  We're back on our forest disappearances bull, but this time it's not Bigfoot. Probably. This week we explore the Bennington Triangle disappearances and posit a few theories on what caused five people to vanish into thin air. Support Afternoonified by contributing...

  
• 06.23.2021

  Mini: Seabiscuit 2 - Lakecookie

  He's a man! No...he's a horse! Wait! He's a national treasure! Sara tells the story of the horse that captured the hearts of a nation...or at least the midwest in the early 1900's. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their Tip...

  
• 06.16.2021

  George Washington Carver

  As we all know, the story of George Washington Carver started with the peanut. Except it didn't...the peanut bit was more in the middle and there are other, more interesting, bits around it. Like kidnapping, a lot of science, and...

  
• 06.09.2021

  Mini: Can't Avoid the Noid

  Once upon a time, there was a creature called The Noid. Then things got super weird in the tangible, real-world crime department...and not because pizza destruction was illegal in the 80's. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonified Find...

  
• 06.02.2021

  The Bear Brook Murders

  This week we put on our armchair detective hats and go wading into a case with so many twists and turns they're optioning it for a ride at Knott's Berry Farm. There's mystery, intrigue, and a man with so many...

  
• 05.26.2021

  Old Runes Carved By Minnesota Vikings

  Sara is back with the story of another very real thing some farmer dug up in Minnesota. A very very real, authentic thing.

  
• 05.19.2021

  The Amityville Horror

  You know that thing where you think you know a story and then it turns out it's a long dark rabbit hole with no chance of return? Thankfully the ladies took a trip down that rabbit hole for you and...

  
• 05.12.2021

  Mini: Emily's Fairytale Theater Presents Rapunzel

  This week we venture to the Fairytale Theater to hear a thrilling tale of enchantresses, true love, and salads you'd sell your firstborn for. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonified Find out more at http://getafternoonified.com This podcast is powered by...

  
• 05.05.2021

  Catherine the Great

  Very rarely do you hear "and then there was a coup" and think "damn, good for her." Yet here we are with the tale of Catherine the Great and her most excellent (for the time) reign of Russia. And yes...we'll...

  
• 04.28.2021

  Mini: Go Get Vaccinated, Okay?

  Having both recently allowed Bill Gates to implant his DNA changing microchip in them, Sara and Emily take a moment to discuss the technology used to create the COVID vaccines as well as discuss their own experiences and debunk some...

  
• 04.21.2021

  Tacos

  In part two of what is apparently a series on flatbreads around the world, the ladies take a hard look at Mexico's most popular food...the taco. There's talk of tortillas, Aztec civilization, some science bits, and yes, that no good...

  
• 04.14.2021

  Mini: Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary, Bloody Ma-AHHHH

  If you've ever been to a sleepover or even just existed in an American middle school, you know all about the weird demonic ritual girls were doing in their bathroom. But where did it come from? Support Afternoonified by donating to...

  
• 04.07.2021

  Spirit Photography

  A picture is said to be worth a thousand words...which could be true, but a picture of a real-life ghost is worth at least $50. As a result, people have been snapping pictures of specters left and right since cameras...

  
• 03.31.2021

  Mini: Very Superstitioooooous

  We all know that you never want to spill salt, break a mirror, or walk under a ladder...but WHY? It's complicated...but good news is that we're here to help clear some things up. Support Afternoonified by donating to their Tip...

  
• 03.25.2021

  The Women of Arthurian Legend

  Behind every heaving moron with a magic sword there is a woman who just wants to do magic, sleep with a knight, or hang out in her lake in peace. Instead of getting into the search for the grail or...

  
• 03.17.2021

  Mini: The Big Pioneer Whoopsie of 1853

  Circle the wagons and pull up a stump 'round the campfire, kids, it's finally time to tell the tale of how Emily's pioneer ancestors took a detour on their way across the Oregon Trail. Support Afternoonified by donating to their...

  
• 03.10.2021

  The Black Death

  Things...have not been great. Obviously. However, at least you aren't being encouraged to rub yourself in excrement by a man with a bird mask on. Find out how this most godawful of old timey plagues came to be and how...

  
• 03.02.2021

  Mini: We're a Black Phillip Fancast Now

  The Devil and goats go together like chocolate and peanut butter, Laverne and Shirley, two other things that are very fun. But why? Probably something to do with early Christians.

  
• 02.24.2021

  Werewolves

  Whether they be tail-less monsters, children born on the wrong day, or cute high school boys who just can't stay out of the woods, Werewolves come in all sorts of flavors. This week we take a look at the stories...

  
• 02.17.2021

  Mini: Narcissus & Echo (Echo)

  Look, we're not saying all Greek mythological figures were insufferable drama queens, but like...a lot of them were insufferable drama queens. Especially Narcissus. That guy was the worst. Support Afternoonified by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonified Find out more at http://getafternoonified.com This...

  
• 02.10.2021

  Local Legends

  Hot Damn! It’s frog men, metal vulvas, and murder goat! ...And that’ss just tip of the proverbial iceberg of weird in this tour of some of our fair country’s extremely local tales. Grab your roadmaps and flashlights, we’re going monster...

  
• 02.03.2021

  Mini: Great Balls of Twine!

  What if we told you there was not just one, but FOUR world's largest balls of twine in these here United States? It's a coveted title that several states are vying for, even if it means a few asterisks next...

  
• 01.27.2021

  The 100th Episode Spectacular!

  Through some miracle, we made it to 100 episodes! To commemorate the occasion, we asked our friends to send in their favorite fun facts. There's a little bit of everything in this one and it's a fantastic ride. Support Afternoonified...

  
• 12.23.2020

  Mini: 'Twas Two Nights Before Christmas

  After you've hung your stockings with care and loaded up on so much eggnog that you're reconsidering your life choices, join us for a very special history lesson and reading of The Night Before Christmas! We even left out the...

  
• 12.16.2020

  Christmas Carols

  Rise! And walk with us...through a history of Christmas music from Roman times until now. It's a musical spectacular that will take you through everything from Latin hymns to that time Christmas was banned to a song with an unfairly...

  
• 12.09.2020

  Mini: A Cinematic Mini Minnesota Murder Mystery

  There's something vaguely familiar about this midwest tale of a murder for hire plot that barely managed to work...we just can't quite put our finger on it. Support Afternoonified by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonified Find out more at http://getafternoonified.com This...

  
• 12.02.2020

  Hoaxes

  Humans get bored easily, they also have very big imaginations. As a result, we've been treated to a number of very fun lies over the years including, but not limited to mermaids, petrified giants, and 100% real (definitely not paper)...

  
• 11.18.2020

  Manson Girls

  Sure, we could talk about Charles Manson. OR (hear us out) we could take a moment to look at the lives of some of the women who enabled and loved him. They're wild, they're crazy, they've got some of the...

  
• 11.11.2020

  Mini: 100% That Witch

  Strap on in and prepare to hear some very local Oregon folklore about a witch, some public bathrooms, and a murder most foul.

  
• 11.04.2020

  Mass Hysteria

  Ghosts in Mexico, meowing nuns, possessions, giggling plagues, dancing...all exciting and all caused by mass hysteria at some point. We're gonna poke at your brains again this week as we explore how a thought can cause real, physical symptoms.

  
• 10.28.2020

  Mini: Anansi Girls

  In the beginning, all stories were Tiger Stories...until a spider pulled some wild business. Join us for a dose of West African mythology with a few tales of Anansi the Spider!

  
• 10.21.2020

  Delphine LaLaurie

  There are stories in history that are horrifying and gross and then through retelling, they become more horrifying and gross, but in a different way. This is one of those stories. This week Sara and Emily dig a little deeper...