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A wild ride through a new topic each week as we indulge our random interests, curiosities and obsessions: chimpanzees, Mars, Caligula, ghosts, fairy tales, history's mysteries and so so much more.... more
FAQs about Our Trivial Obsessions:How many episodes does Our Trivial Obsessions have?The podcast currently has 60 episodes available.
June 15, 20220038 Body Mod SquadLet's talk about the history of tattoos!!! From the ancient to the modern, we discuss uses, trends, and beliefs surrounding these permanent body mods....more39minPlay
June 08, 20220037 Secret Code ScandalThis week we took a closer look at the inspiration behind HBO's GentlemanJack series. Anne Lister: A woman ahead of her times who lived unapologetically authentically - for better or worse....more24minPlay
June 01, 20220036 Levar Burton WisdomThis week we discuss some of the most controversial books in our history! What's the big deal and why do we want to ban these novels? Come along and find out....more41minPlay
May 25, 20220035 Strap Ons and Deadpool QuotesThis week we meander through Iceland's Kvennafridagurinn (and get a bit tongue-tied doing it!) Come learn about Iceland's strike that wasn't a strike!...more19minPlay
May 18, 20220034 Christmas Glitter MummyThis week we learned about a really fascinating and unique story about one woman's journey through a cult....more38minPlay
May 11, 20220033 Maggots, Malaria & Aquatic RodentsThis week we learn all about Percy Fawcett, his expeditions into the Amazon, and the lost City of Zed. Come with us for the ride!...more32minPlay
May 04, 20220032 Literally NOT literallyThis week's episode takes a darker path as we explore child labor, both throughout history and as it exists today, and we get an uncomfortable reminder that things aren't always as cut and dried as we'd like them to be....more44minPlay
April 27, 20220031 Prophetic Fact CheckingThis week we tried to wrap our minds around the Bible Code - What is it? Who found it? What is it for? Still not certain we really know.... Also, merch season is ending! Last chance to get your 6 month merch before the shop closes on 4/30/22!https://our-trivial-obsessions.creator-spring.com...more34minPlay
April 20, 20220030 Dumb Demons and Battle-trained BridesmaidsThis week we decided to take a look at the origins of some of the more common US Wedding Traditions. Why is everything always about luck or demons??? Also, don't forget to check out our merch before April 30! https://our-trivial-obsessions.creator-spring.com/...more35minPlay
April 13, 20220029 Sexpol ManHave you heard of Wilhelm Reich? We hadn't. So we had to find out who he was (a psychoanalyst) and what he did (started a social movement and boiled his brain....?) and then we shared it with YOU!Don't forget to check out our merch - still available until April 30, 2022!https://our-trivial-obsessions.creator-spring.comKEEP LEARNING AND STAY WEIRD!!...more29minPlay
FAQs about Our Trivial Obsessions:How many episodes does Our Trivial Obsessions have?The podcast currently has 60 episodes available.