For our last episode, we are joined by Genesis Mendez-Falcon and she shares a cultural history of Puerto Rico, with special attention to Puerto Rican mythology!

History’s first femcel?  Join us this week as we go in-depth into the life of the peasant girl who brought France to freedom against the English. Shoutout to Genesis Mendez-Falcon for the title.

TW: mentions of SA, suicide, the French language

Episode references:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1StK2oSoU4SskaSBOAUXTF6urKttTwXqaY17DXqSQDXU/edit?usp=sharing 

This week we go on a historical adventure through the world of mushrooms. Listen in to hear all about the historical uses of mushrooms, and whether or not Zoe is munching on some psychoactive shrooms or not!?

Episode References:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PZIhIX295t-ATlpX7rnfOcprsHgurXSZLFyk7VvOPig/edit?usp=sharing

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Like our own personal brand of heroin. This week we talk about the Eastern European folklore that found the basis in the vampire myth, Dracula, the New England vampire panic, Twilight, and more.

Episode References:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Fcknlh3pcpcvxeeNQEGs2hK3_6EuM5auuti6oho4Qxw/edit?usp=sharing

This week with special guest Jessa Miller, Jada, and Zoe take on the wide range of queer music throughout history. Join us as well as we discuss queer music from the musicians we grew up with like Katy Perry, Troy Sivan, and Lady Gaga.

Episode References:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lIGJF9YLp0cQH4gL6gACpJTPyZpUsHhCYkAIPqz2XSY/edit?usp=sharing

Is Saltburn camp? Did it redefine the period piece? An homage to greek mythology and art history? Join Zoe, Jada, and Athens' resident film and camp theory expert Veronica as we tackle these questions and many more in discussing the newest hit movie.

[Content Warning: Themes of sex, sexuality, ED, suicide, homophobia]

[Music used: Sophie Ellis-Bextor: Murder on the Dancefloor Instrumental]

Episode References: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qB2qaRtwQ2my2iVp26xnXhW9guYTubFH1z4M8JsOOqA/edit?usp=sharing

In our last episode of the year, Zoe and Jada dive into a piece of quintessential Ohio Lore: Jungle Jims. Having recently visited the pilgrimage site, Zoe and Jada discuss their experience, the history behind the elusive wizard known as Jungle Jim himself, and host a special guest, the host of the Jungle Jim’s Podcast!!

Check out the Jungle Jim’s podcast here: 

References: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KqRXHOwuQwCciOol-BG-XIvyMHQgRrb_kW1cQtnRxTc/edit 

Jungle Jim’s Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5kXK4CiTh3rcHf5BGRANa7?si=37c29341ea244a33 

Mark Borison: @themarkening

This week, Zoe and Jada encourage their listeners to take this opportunity to educate themselves on the complicated history that has led to the events unfolding in Gaza at the moment. This episode also serves as a celebration of Palestinian culture, art, and resilience. Click the link provided below for further resources and reading.

This week we are covering the lives of the hanged women during the Witch Trials of Salem, the cultural impact of them, as well as, in Zoe’s Gallows we discuss a few fictional “witches” and whether or not they perpetuate the stereotypes of the historical “witches.” Tune in to hear the Salem town gossip!

Episode References: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/17BRVFw3szJtLcRLT_a6_W2iJNPOcZwb0uwCOiVK8-rU/edit?usp=sharing

Its a riot! Zoe, Jada, and special guest Celia Hawk discuss everything punk!! Join us as we discuss afropunk, Vivienne Westwood, the Sex Pistols, Riot Grrrl, and punk around the world! Plus a special round of punk jeopardy in Jada's Corner!

Zoe's Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2w13qLMWym7ULdtE7fgBz5?si=32749d0d851d4598

Episode References: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FsBeqg7eH5ddQMgSbsgS9yxFHP3QBKuHCO97esqk8oQ/edit?usp=sharing