By Kelsey Perkins & Carly Rumpf
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Kelsey wades through the concept of Karma in Jainism, Buddhism, and Hinduism, but not before Carly and Kelsey discuss the latest 'fits, ditching social media (it's a tumultuous relationship), prioritizing your values, and Dr. Pimple Popper. Karma can take on many forms and we chat about it all! We talk about personal beliefs, karmic dirt, enlightenment, free will versus fate, reincarnation, where intention matters and where it doesn't, the controversial figure Madame Helena Blavatsky, and the Western interpretation of Karma.
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Sources:
Karma by Buddham Sharanam Gachchhami | originalbuddhas.com
Karma by Richard Gombrich | soas.ac.uk
What is Karma? by Ven. Thubten Chodron | tricycle.org
What is Karma, Really? by Wolf Terry | yogajournal.com
Buddhism | nationalgeographic.org
How Karma Works by Sarah Dowdey | howstuffworks.com
Carly teaches Kelsey all about The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, one of the most famous pieces of English Victorian era literature and the most prolific books in the gothic horror genre. We learn about the author and his inspiration behind the story. We chat about how this gothic novella has influenced tv, theatre, film, and pop culture (and obviously, Arthur); we discover various themes throughout the story; have an extra-fun Jack The Ripper crossover; and even learn the truth behind the REAL-LIFE Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. This story isn't as you remember it so buckle up!
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Wikipedia
The Bizarre Truth Of Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde by Grunge | youtube.com
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Vicky Lebeau | britannica.com
Jekyll & Hyde | tvtropes.org
Kelsey and Carly dive face-first into a gallon of America's (and the world's) favorite frozen dessert; ICE CREAM! We talk about the first accounts of frozen sweet treats; the President's ice cream budget; some boss queens who invented the ice cream maker #FancyIces; the Father of Ice Cream: Augustus Jackson; the Pioneer of Ice Cream Manufacturing: Jack Fussell; the amount of ice cream Americans ate in 1854 versus now (holy moly, we weren't ready for it).
We talk about popular flavors from around the world; crazy flavor combos; even a quiz mixed in...Carly's favorite...whoopee... And of course, where do we stand on the most controversial ice cream topic to hit Dairy's stage?
Pull up a pint. We're goin' in.
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The History of Ice Cream | idfa.org
The History of Ice Cream, One of the World’s Oldest Desserts by Elizabeth Yuko | rd.com
THANK A BLACK PERSON: Augustus Jackson, the Father of Modern Ice Cream Making by Janice R Littlejohn | medium.com
31 Surprising Food Facts You’ll Want to Know by Jonna Gallo Weppler | rd.com
Would You Try the Craziest Ice Cream Flavors in the Country? by Emma B. Kumer | tasteofhome.com
Carly and Kelsey welcome the hilarious Anna Campion from her hit podcast Oh No! with Anna Campion. This week, we're talkin' murder! The ladies chat about the early years of H.H. Holmes life, from the time he was bullied and blamed his issues on everyone else to his stint in med school that would encourage his morbid fascination with the dead. We talk about the infamous murder castle full of chutes and mazes, we choose our preferred way to die, scream at the absurdity of MULTIPLE wives and mistresses, and ponder the possibilities of how H.H. Holmes scammed and most likely murdered his right-hand man, Benjamin Pitezel.
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H. H. Holmes Series | Last Podcast on the Left
H. H. Holmes | britannica.com
H. H. Holmes | crimemuseum.org
Murder Castle | history.com
H. H. Holmes’ victims: Benjamin Pitezel | rebeccafrostwrites.com
Wikipedia… do we even have to mention it!? Yes, yes we do. Pay them $5 if you can!
HEADS BE ROLLIN' THIS EP. Kelsey teaches Carly about the history of the guillotine! From its starring role in the French Revolution to the cutest earrings, the guillotine makes a statement. Learn about the executioners who were viewed as celebrities, inspiring everything from fashion to tattoos. We discuss the use of the guillotine in Nazi Germany and the amazing story of Sophie Scholl, Hans Scholl, and Christoph Probst and their role in the student-led resistance group known as The White Rose. We also chat about what the heck happens when your head gets chopped off. All this and more are what's in store for this episode! You better believe your head will be rollin' after all this.
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Sources:
A History of the Guillotine in Europe by Robert Wilde | thoughtco.com
8 Things You May Not Know About the Guillotine by Evan Andrews | history.com
Guillotine by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica | britannica.com
A Condemned Man Tried To Keep Blinking After His Head Was Cut Off by unreal | unrealfacts.com
10 Insane (but true) Facts about the French Guillotine by Eve | discoverwalks.com
Wikipedia4eva
Welcome back BTL listeners! We've got a fun episode for you this week where we learn all about the F-bomb! You can use it as a noun, verb, adjective, and to exclaim!!! Carly dives into the origins of the word, commonly used acronyms, historic comedians who have paved the way for this F**KING word to be used by all, and its use in media today. Can you guess how many times we say fudge (but we didn't actually say fudge)?
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“Fuck” Documentary by Steve Anderson | steveandersonfilm.com
Origin of the F-Word | dictionary.com
Here’s Where the F-Word Comes From | bustle.com
George Carlin - 7 Words You Can’t Say on TV | youtube.com
Wikipedia!
Hey Brought to You by the Letter listeners—we will not be releasing an episode this week. Carly's sweet pup Sasha Jane passed away and we want to give Carly the time and space she needs. We’ll hit you up with more episodes soon, but in the meantime, check out previous episodes! There may be something you’ve never heard of or something know exists, but don’t know much about. Thank you for the support and we’ll see you very soon! Byeeeee
Kelsey teaches Carly all about the highest mountain in the world, but not before we chat about our trip to see LPOTL at the Met in Philly, feeling alive, karaoke, rapping woes, and Spotify playlists. We learn about the first documented journey to the top, tragic and mysterious deaths on the mountain, how to prepare for the treacherous trek, the Sherpa people of the Himalayas, what a trip up the mountain entails, dangerous conditions at every turn, the infamous "Green Boots," the worst disasters in Everest history, environmental impact on the mountain, and, of course, the Yeti!
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The Bodies Of Dead Climbers On Everest Are Serving As Guideposts by Katie Serena | allthatsinteresting.com
Everest 360 Expedition | nationalgeographic.com
Mount Everest | madisonmountaineering.com
7 Things You Should Know About Mount Everest by Jesse Greenspan | history.com
The Sherpas | mounteverest.com
Everest: Facts and Figures by Tina Gardner | thebmc.co.uk
Mount Everest | nationalgeographic.org
More Than 40 People Saw David Sharp Dying On Everest – But No One Stopped To Help Him by Gina Dimuro | allthatsinteresting.com
Kami Rita Sherpa Just Summited Everest for a Record 25th (!) Time by Michael Levy | climbing.com
How Rescuers Save Climbers on the World's Tallest Mountains by Sarah Gibbens | nationalgeographic.com
Mount Everest by (Henry Cecil) John Hunt | britannica.com
The Deadliest Disasters On Mount Everest | worldatlas.com
Six Decades of Glacier Mass Changes around Mt. Everest Are Revealed by Historical and Contemporary Images by Owen King, Atanu Bhattacharya, Sajid Ghuffar, Alex Tait, Sam Guilford, Aurora C. Elmore, and Tobias Bolch | cell.com
Everest through the eyes of a Sherpa: 'Climbers need to wake up’ by Pradeep Bashyal | bbc.com
This ep is comin' in hot like Carly's temperature as she teaches Kelsey about Drag, but not before we chat dogs, Sims, and winter (Spoiler Alert: It sucks. Cue the seasonal depression). We chat about our experiences with Drag, the history of Drag and crossdressing, the Stonewall Riots, inclusivity, and RuPaul's Drag Race. We learn some Drag terminology and sound like 80-year-olds, Sign us up for the nursing home...as long as they have Drag Shows! YAAASS KWEEN your way through this ep!
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Sources:
The History of Drag in 15 Minutes by Tahlia Reynolds | youtube.com
The fabulous history of drag | bbc.co.uk
InQueery: Trixie Mattel Breaks Down the History of "Drag" | them.us
How Drag Queens Have Sashayed Their Way Through History | npr.org
Wikipedia, of course.
Kelsey and Carly dive into the aftermath of the Chernobyl Disaster and the steps taken to remedy impending future disasters. We discuss the heroic work of Valery Legasov and his fellow scientists, as well as the the efforts of the people to save the planet.
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'Voices From Chernobyl': Survivors' Stories by Melissa Block | npr.org
What HBO’s “Chernobyl” Got Right, and What It Got Terribly Wrong by Masha Gessen | newyorker.com
NUCLEAR 101: How Does a Nuclear Reactor Work? | energy.gov
Chernobyl disaster | britannica.com
Chernobyl Accident 1986 | world-nuclear.org
Chernobyl HBO Miniseries
The Chernobyl Podcast
Design Flaws, Known to Moscow, Called Major Factor in Chernobyl by by Stuart Diamond, Special To the New York Times | nytimes.com
Who was Valery Legasov, the Soviet scientist that saved the world from Chernobyl? by Ksenia Zubacheva | rbth.com
Scientist who exposed true extent of Chernobyl disaster killed himself a day after second anniversary by Namrata Tripathi | meaww.com
The Tragic Story Of Valery Legasov, The Physicist Who Committed Suicide After Investigating Chernobyl by Natasha Ishak | allthatsinteresting.com
The podcast currently has 41 episodes available.