Okay sorry this is a week late, it's genuinely not my fault it's Spotify's fault. I spent an insanely long amount of time editing this one (she's complex) just to have Spotify stop working when I went to upload which forced me to take a week long break in frustration. Happens to the best of us!

Anyways, we're back with a follow up to the last episode! What is Futel really?? Who is behind the dream survey? How do you actually pronounce Willamette? All this and more will be answered in this episode!

Here’s some the same likes I posted last episode that you might find interesting:

The website for Futel

https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/ktp4wr/happy_valley_dream_survey/

https://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/2015/04/willamette_valley_survey_wants.html

https://www.reddit.com/r/april30th2015/

https://www.reddit.com/r/5September2020/

Also, we are currently on twitter (https://x.com/Figureitoutpod_) and... substack (I lied lol actually I forgot but here's a link) Anyways, should we get back on instagram and TikTok ? Should we make a bluesky? A threads account even? Please let us know where you want to see us and we’ll be there! 

And finally, I’m still extremely serious about looking for an editor. We cannot pay you yet because we’re too shy to monetize maybe one day you will get paid! If you’re interested, contact Marlena directly for your best chance of it being seen or you can try to email us at [email protected]

Are we so back? Only time will tell, but let’s just say that if we were so back it would be at astronomical levels.

This episode Marlena has fallen down a rabbit hole and she intends to drag us down with her. Here’s the sitch: someone in Portland has been hanging strange flyers advertising a mysterious dream survey for the past decade and Marlena intends to find out who (or what) is responsible. Also, if you hear some pops or crackles during this episode that is the sound of a fireplace burning in the background! I left it in because I thought it created a sort of cozy winter ambience but it could be a little startling if you aren't prepared!

Here’s some links related to this episode that you might find interesting:

The website for Futel

https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/ktp4wr/happy_valley_dream_survey/

https://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/2015/04/willamette_valley_survey_wants.html

https://www.reddit.com/r/april30th2015/

https://www.reddit.com/r/5September2020/

Also, we are currently on twitter (https://x.com/Figureitoutpod_) and NOTHING ELSE! That’s right, I LOST THE LOG IN INFO FOR THE INSTAGRAM AND TIKTOK ACCOUNTS! Should we get back on instagram and TikTok (i.e. should I try to get back into those accounts/make new accounts if I give up)? Should we make a bluesky? A threads account even? Let us know where you want to see us and we’ll be there! 

And finally, I’m extremely serious about looking for an editor. We cannot pay you because we’re too shy to monetize but idk maybe in the future we get really successful and don’t feel embarrassed at the prospect of monetization and then idk this could be a lucrative gig! If you’re interested, contact Marlena directly for your best chance of it being seen or you can try to email us at [email protected]

CW: We do talk about animals being hurt and killed in this episode, so heads up if that's not something you want to listen to!

This week (or rather a few weeks ago when we recorded this) the girls are talking about zoos! They talk about some of the ways zoos can be harmful, included some fun examples of animals escaping and some tragic examples. Then they talk about how zoos can be beneficial and what zoos should look like in the future. Finally, Marlena tells a fun story about why there are wild zebras on the coast of California (spoiler alert: it's because of a zoo).

Welcome to Figure It Out! The podcast where two long time best friends living on opposite sides of the world get together to try to figure things out! Topics range from recent news stories to general concepts.

Trying to figure out what’s going on with those Chinese Spy Balloons?? Great news! This week, the girls are discussing espionage and intelligence strategies! Marlena goes over several modern intelligence methods and Linna tells the tale of an infamous Swedish spy! The girls also discuss two-headed calfs, wet specimen, and drinking in museums.

Also we’re back, baby! We’ve got a few episodes lined up and we’re functioning on a regular schedule! If you want to support us you can follow us on the podcast platform of your choice and maybe give us a good review! You can also follow us on Twitter where we are becoming slightly more active!

Twitter: https://twitter.com/figureitoutpod_

Sources:

Two-Headed Calf by Laura Gilpin: https://rolfpotts.com/two-headed-calf-by-laura-gilpin/

https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/09/politics/spy-balloon-technology/index.html

https://slate.com/technology/2023/02/china-spy-balloon-history.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reconnaissance_satellite

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_intelligence_gathering_disciplines

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patriot_Act

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numbers_station

In this episode the girls try to discuss climate change but as is often the case the conversation ends up being only about nuclear energy. The girls discuss the good, the bad, and the glamorous about the Atomic Era, the history of nuclear in Sweden, and the possibility of a nuclear future. Strap in to learn about our friend the atom! #WomenInStem

Twitter: https://twitter.com/figureitoutpod_

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figure_itoutpodcast/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@figureitoutpod

Recommendations Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7ynXVdpEkileUruk8Muw05?si=cae8eba48ac141d1

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_and_radiation_accidents_and_incidents

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-nuclear_movement

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Too_cheap_to_meter

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_irradiation

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diablo_Canyon_Power_Plant

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diablo_Canyon_Power_Plant

https://www.oecd-nea.org/jcms/pl_24014/risk-assessment

https://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/regulatory/risk-informed/pra.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_medicine

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fusion_power

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_fusion

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_power

https://www.ucsusa.org/resources/how-nuclear-power-works

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Mile_Island_Nuclear_Generating_Station

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vPAoaRPi2k

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atomic_Age

The girls are fighting! Marlena tells her story about getting botox and Linna explains why that makes her feel icky. The girls explore the relationship between personal self esteem and societal pressure, and relate botox to everyone's personal relationship with climate change. 

Sources:

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/08952841.2020.1730682

Listen to our Spotify playlist!

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7ynXVdpEkileUruk8Muw05?si=5813253439b64977

Follow us!

https://www.twitch.tv/figureitoutpod

https://twitter.com/figureitoutpod_

https://www.instagram.com/figure_itoutpodcast/

We're back baby! Hopefully for good this time! We'll have info to follow on our new episode schedule but for now enjoy this episode we recorded a few weeks ago on the current trial against Paul and Ruben Flores and the role of true crime media in society. In this episode Marlena analyzes the angles the defense and prosecution took in the Flores trial and Linna gives one of the most compelling arguments for the value of true crime as a genre. 

Sources:

https://www.yourownbackyardpodcast.com

Learn about #Swedengate from an actual Swedish person! And then learn about the real Swedengate (the Amber Heard trial) from an actual Forensic Psychology Master who apparently can't pronounce the word "defamation"! Plus, in their first episode recorded since their hiatus, the girls attempt to explain their absence.

Sources:

https://www.readthepresentage.com/p/johnny-depp-amber-heard?s=r

https://amp.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/jun/02/the-depp-defamation-suit-should-outrage-and-appall-you