JD surprises Athena –

They chat about the origins of the phrase “Black Friday”, how it came to be associated with Holiday shopping, and their experiences working in retail.

Athena surprises JD –

They chat about what classifies balloons as either “Novelty” or “Character”, list some notable performances and hosts throughout the years, and do awful marching band impersonations.

JD surprises Athena –

They chat about how gelatin is made, the origins and popularity of Jell-O’s various flavors, and take a tapioca tangent. 

Athena surprises JD –

They chat about the history of trick-or-treating, what children in other countries say instead of “Trick or Treat”, and finally do a deep dive into “Halloween’s Most Contentious Sweet”…Candy Corn!! 

JD surprises Athena –

They chat about the Richard Speck Massacre and serial killer Madame LaLaurie’s gruesome slave torturing, with a brief detour to learn about the Merchant Marine.

*Mature content and potential trigger warning* 

Athena surprises JD -

They chat about the history and paranormal activity of the Crescent Hotel in Arkansas, Portland's Pittock Mansion, and the abundance of ghosts and sightings at "America's Most Haunted House"...The Whaley House!

JD surprises Athena –

They chat about the history of witches, modern-day witches, and Athena’s lack of Hocus Pocus movie trivia knowledge.

Athena surprises JD –

They chat about the likelihood of living in a simulation, who might be running this simulation, and how The Mandela Effect may be proof of simulation codes being changed. 

JD surprises Athena –

They chat about Mary Tyler Moore as Holly Golightly, the earworms of Annie Warbucks, and the flop turned cult favorite, “Carrie”.

Athena surprises JD –

They chat about “Vannamania”, the intense music from “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?”,  and their plan to attend a taping of “The Price is Right”.