Brought to You by the Letter

By Kelsey Perkins & Carly Rumpf

Welcome to your (in)formal education! Brought to You by the Letter is hosted by long-time BFFs who want to learn more...about everything! Join co-hosts Kelsey and Carly as they teach each other about ... more

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The podcast currently has 41 episodes available.

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July 08, 2021 110 – Jousting
Kelsey teaches Carly about jousting and chivalry, and Carly fangirls over A Knight's Tale.
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Sources:
Jousting Rules in Medieval and Modern Times by CeeGunn | https://howtheyplay.com/misc/Medieval-Jousting-Rules
Wikipedia, duh
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40min
July 01, 2021 109 — IQ
Carly teaches Kelsey about the creation of the IQ test and how it's used for good and evil.
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Sources:
My Year in Mensa Podcast by Jamie Loftus
Alfred Binet and the History of IQ Testing by Kendra Cherry | verywellmind.com
IQ tests have a dark, controversial history — but they're finally being used for good by Daphne Martschenko | businessinsider.com
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50min
June 24, 2021 108 — Hypnosis
This week Kelsey teaches Carly about hypnosis in all its forms and how it's been used in the past!
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Sources:
Hypnosis by A. Gordon Hammer | britannica.com
Wikipedia, duh
In patients under hypnosis, scientists find distinctive patterns in the brain by Carl Zimmer | statnews.com
Types of Hypnotherapy | hypnotherapy-directory.org.uk
False witness: why is the US still using hypnosis to convict criminals? by Ariel Ramchandani | theguardian.com
Hypnosis Played A Key Role In Ted Bundy's Conviction And Overturned Appeals by Christopher Shultz | ranker.com
A History of Hypnosis: from Ancient Times to Modern Psychology | johnmongiovi.com
Recovered Trauma Memories and Hypnosis by Brian Thompson, Ph.D. | mentalhelp.net
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42min
June 17, 2021 107 — Gold Rush
Carly teaches Kelsey about the 49ers, San Francisco's queer history, and panning for gold.
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Gold Discovery History by Alan Beilharz | coloma.com
Gender Roles During the Gold Rush by Carly Solberg & Lillian Guo | lgbtqhistory.org
8 Things You May Not Know About the California Gold Rush by Barbara Maranzani | history.com
The Great and Powerful Oz: Wikipedia
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41min
June 10, 2021 106 — Furbies
Kelsey teaches Carly about the quintessential 90s toy, Furbies! Learn about the history of Furbies, the language, and the chaos they've caused.
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Sources:
Official Furby Fandom
6 Wild Furby Myths That People Actually Believed in the ‘90s by Emily Petsko | mentalfloss.com
People Describe The Creepiest Things Their Furbies Have Ever Done by Rebecca Shortall | ranker.com
Wizard of all that is great and powerful: Wikipedia
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44min
June 03, 2021 105 — Exorcisms
Carly teaches Kelsey about exorcisms, how they're practiced in different religions, and *spoiler alert* we learn about the real-life story behind the Exorcist movie.
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Sources:
Exorcism: Increasingly frequent, including after US protests by David Crary | AP News
FAQ section of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
12 Real-Life Exorcisms That Actually Happened by Lauren Cahn | Reader's Digest
The Kween herself, Wikipedia
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45min
May 27, 2021 104 — DB Cooper
Kelsey teaches Carly about DB Cooper, the worst way to pick up a flight attendant, and a Canadian comic book hero.
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Sources:
FBI.gov
Wikipedia
HBO Documentary: The mystery of DB Cooper
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49min
May 20, 2021 103 — Codes
Carly teaches Kelsey about codes, Sherlock Holmes, and a serial killer who sucks at spelling.
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Sources:
Best Codes by zjawesome | instructables.com
Columnar Transposition Cipher | crypto.interactive-maths.com
Secret Codes for Cubs & Scouts | sites.google.com/site/codesforscouts/pigpen
One of the Few Remaining Ciphers Has Been Solved - Zodiac's Z-340 Cipher by Marcia Wendorf | interestingengineering.com
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43min
May 13, 2021 102 — Bloody Mary
Listen to Kelsey teach Carly about Bloody Mary, endometriosis, and the world's worst dad.
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Sources:
The myth of 'Bloody Mary' by Meilan Solly | Smithsonian.com
The Origins Of Bloody Mary / Mary I / Real Royalty With Foxy Games | youtube.com
"Bloody Mary" Mary I of England / The Infographics Show | youtube.com
The Great and Powerful Wizard that is Wikipedia
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39min
May 06, 2021 101 — Area 51
Listen to Carly teach Kelsey about Area 51, the camo dudes, and a Nazi doctor (um, what?!)
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Sources:
Area 51 and aliens: the myth, the meme, and the strange reality by Alex Ward and Aja Romano | vox.com
What is Area 51 and what goes on there? | BBC.com
The Great and Powerful Wizard that is Wikipedia
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34min

FAQs about Brought to You by the Letter:

How many episodes does Brought to You by the Letter have?

The podcast currently has 41 episodes available.