Distraction Dive

Snopes started as a site about cheating spouses and urban legends, now it’s a battleground for America’s trust issues.

In this episode, Red & Del  tear into the absurd history of fact-checking, why debunking myths makes people rage-quit reality, and whether the truth even stands a chance in the US anymore.
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Snopes. About Snopes. Retrieved from https://www.snopes.com/about/

Snopes. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Retrieved from https://www.snopes.com/faqs/#snopes

Fast Company. Inside Snopes: The rise, fall, and rebirth of an internet icon. Retrieved from https://www.fastcompany.com/90901113/inside-snopes-the-rise-fall-and-rebirth-of-an-internet-icon

Yahoo Finance. Snopes co-owners acquire remaining stake. Retrieved from https://finance.yahoo.com/news/snopes-co-owners-acquire-remaining-140000348.html

NPR. (2005, August 27). Snopes.com: Debunking myths in cyberspace. Retrieved from https://www.npr.org/2005/08/27/4819108/snopes-com-debunking-myths-in-cyberspace

Poynter. International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN). Retrieved from https://www.poynter.org/ifcn/

LinkedIn. Drew Schoentrup. Retrieved from https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewschoentrup

New York Post. (2017, July 25). Bitter divorce fuels Snopes’ slow demise. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2017/07/25/bitter-divorce-fuels-snopes-slow-demise/

NPR. (2017, July 26). Fact-checking website Snopes is fighting to stay alive. Retrieved from https://www.npr.org/2017/07/26/539576135/fact-checking-website-snopes-is-fighting-to-stay-alive

The New York Times. (2021, August 13). Snopes co-founder accused of plagiarism. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/13/business/media/snopes-plagiarism-David-Mikkelson.html

New York Post. (2021, August 13). Banned Snopes co-founder plagiarized dozens of stories. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2021/08/13/banned-snopes-co-founder-plagiarized-dozens-of-stories/

Yahoo Entertainment. Snopes retracts 54 stories, suspends co-founder. Retrieved from https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/snopes-retracts-54-stories-suspends-181713596.html

BuzzFeed News. Snopes co-founder accused of plagiarism. Retrieved from https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/deansterlingjones/snopes-cofounder-plagiarism-mikkelson

Snopes. (2025, January 20). Musk Nazi salute story. Retrieved from https://www.snopes.com/news/2025/01/20/musk-nazi-salute/

Associated Press. Technology and business news. Retrieved from

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Today is the day to take a dive into the hilarious and heartfelt world of ADHD with Del and Red.

In this episode, they share their personal diagnosis journeys. From Del’s early-life diagnosis to Red’s later-in-life "aha" moment, and unpack their favorite (and least favorite) symptoms. Whether it’s hyperfixations, time blindness, or the eternal struggle to adult, no stone (including politics) is left unturned in this laugh-out-loud, deeply relatable conversation. This episode is equal parts comedy, camaraderie, and chaos.

Tune in for the laughs, and stay for the "wait, that’s not just me?!" moments.

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Join Del and Red  as they dive into the ultimate list of "icks", those little, and not-so-little, things that make you cringe in dating, relationships, and life in general. From the hilariously trivial to the seriously relevant (yes, they’re talking politics), this episode is equal parts laugh-out-loud funny and thought-provoking. Whether you’re here for the relatable rants or the unexpected deep dives into modern-day icks, this episode has something for everyone.

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⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains brief references to psychological abuse, distressing research methods, and discussions of harmful language.
We handle it with care, but if you need to skip sections, we totally get it. ⚠️

(Also known as the Cloth Mom/Wire Mom episode)
In this episode, Red and Del dive into the life and deeply questionable work of Harry Harlow, the man who made attachment theory famous, but at what cost? And for WHY??? We explore his monkey studies (with minimal details), discuss how his research shaped modern psychology, and unpack the messy legacy left behind.

Stick around to the very end of the podcast, Editor Jordan promises to leave you with a laugh after all of this. 

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Also known as the "Love Letter to Life and the People We Love" Episode

Join Red and Del as they dive into the moments that define u, the inflection points in life that shape who we are, who we become, and how we see the world. In this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode, they explore the moments they’re grateful for, the lessons they’ve learned (sometimes the hard way), and whether they’d change anything if given the chance.

From serendipitous encounters to hard-fought growth, Red and Del reflect on the people, decisions, and experiences that have left an indelible mark on their lives.

Whether you’re reflecting on your own journey or just need a reminder to appreciate the twists and turns of life, this episode is a love letter to the moments—and the people—that matter most.

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Welcome to Part 2 of 2 on our duology of episodes on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. If you haven't seen part one, we highly recommend doing so. 

The Myers-Briggs test is everywhere. used in workplaces, hiring decisions, dating profiles, and self-help books. But what if it’s less about science and more about selling you an identity? In this episode, Del and Red explore how the MBTI industry profits off self-discovery, its questionable psychology, and the big names keeping this money machine running.

Then, Del and Red take the test, breaking down the loaded questions, our definitely 100% accurate results because if I don't get to share a personality to a celebrity then WHAT IS THE POINT?!, and why it makes spending money on personality analysis feel so oddly reasonable.

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What’s the ultimate movie theater candy?  

Del & Red take on the real hard-hitting questions by ranking the best (and worst) cinema snacks in a tier list that is way more intense than it needs to be. From chocolate coated legends to questionable gummy choices, expect hot takes, sugar fueled chaos, and a lot of yelling about Raisinets. 
(Seriously, headphone users, please proceed with caution.)

Tune in for unfiltered candy debates, drama, and the definitive list that absolutely no one asked for but everyone needs.

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In Part 1 of this two-part special of Distraction Dive, hosts Del & Red kick off a deep dive into the world of the Myers-Briggs Personality Test. In this section, we unravel how the Meyers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) works, question the science behind its design, and explore how capitalism may have skewed its origins and influenced the creators.

Join us as we debunk common myths, dissect the evidence available to us, and set the stage for a broader conversation on personality testing. Whether you’re a psychology buff or just curious about the true story behind MBTI, this episode promises a mix of humor, critical insights, and thought-provoking analysis. 
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Sources:

[Source 1: Cunningham, Lillian. Myers-Briggs: Does It Pay to Know Your Type? The Washington Post, 17 May 2023, www.washingtonpost.com. Accessed Dec 2024.]

 [Source 2: Whitbourne, Susan Krauss. What You Don't Know about This Personality Test Can Hurt You. Psychology Today, 4 Jan. 2014, www.psychologytoday.com. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.]

[Source 3: Wiley Announces New Research on Personality Testing." Wiley, www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/PressRelease/pressReleaseId-102517.html. Accessed Dec 2024.]

[Source 4:  Jung, C. G. Psychologische Typen. Amazon, www.amazon.com/Psychologische-Typen-C-G-Jung/dp/B000M76UA0. Accessed Jan. 2025.]

[Sorurce 5: The Myers-Briggs Company. www.themyersbriggs.com.]

[Source 6:  Belluz, Julia. "How We Got Duped into Believing Milk Is Necessary for Healthy Bones." Vox, 19 Apr. 2015, www.vox.com/2015/4/19/8447883/milk-health-benefit. Accessed Nov. 2025.]

[Source 7:  Lin, Chujun, and R. Michael Alvarez. "Personality Traits Are Directly Associated with Anti-Black Prejudice in the United States." PubMed Central, edited by Shang E. Ha, U.S. National Library of Medicine, www.pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7329088/. Accessed Feb. 2025.]

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In this playful and lighthearted episode of Distraction Dive, hosts Del & Red dive into a series of hypothetical prompts exploring who would win if they were to fight each other. From anime to billionaires to slasher films, nothing is off limits.

Get ready for a fun-filled conversation where silly debates, quirky opinions, and imaginative scenarios take center stage. Whether you're a fan of unconventional debates or just looking for a good laugh, this episode brings a refreshing twist to the age old question: "Who you got in a fight?"

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Welcome to the start of our deep dive into neurodivergence, where the only thing we focus on is trying not to get distracted. 

In this episode, we break down the moral, medical, and social models of disability, because apparently, society has opinions on our brains. We also get nerdy with spike plot graphs, attempting to explain why neurodivergent minds don’t just "work differently", they're running an operating system the world is not built around.

Expect more existential crises, and a conversation that bounces between insightful and chaotic (because, you know, ADHD).
Whether you’re neurodivergent yourself or just trying to understand how our brains work, this is your invitation to take the dive with us.

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