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Did Benjamin Franklin have a basement full of human skeletons?

It sounds like internet conspiracy clickbait… except the bones were real.

When renovations uncovered more than 1,200 human bone fragments beneath Benjamin Franklin's former London home, historians were forced to answer a very uncomfortable question: Why were they there?

In this episode of Seriously Sus, Nanette and Miranda separate historical fact from centuries of rumor as they investigate one of America's most fascinating Founding Fathers. From illegal anatomy schools operating beneath Franklin's residence to his friendship with the infamous Hellfire Club, family betrayals during the American Revolution, and the carefully crafted image that turned him into one of history's greatest personal brands, Franklin's life was far stranger than most history books ever admit.

Was he secretly involved with the Hellfire Club? Did he know there were human cadavers being dissected beneath his home? How much of the Benjamin Franklin we think we know was brilliant self-promotion?

Join us as we dig through the evidence, debunk the myths, and ask whether Benjamin Franklin was simply an Enlightenment genius… or just a little bit seriously sus.

And a huge congrats to Miranda for writing and editing her first episode!!! 

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Your boss gave you feedback.

Toxic.

Your friend canceled dinner.

Trauma.

Your ex forgot to text back.

Narcissist.

Somewhere along the way, the internet stopped describing annoying people and started diagnosing them.

In this episode of Seriously Sus, Nanette and Miranda take a skeptical, humorous, and research-driven look at how therapy language escaped the therapist's office and took over social media.

From narcissists and gaslighting to trauma, boundaries, ADHD, attachment styles, and TikTok self-diagnosis, we explore how legitimate psychological concepts became everyday internet vocabulary—and what gets lost when complex mental health concepts are reduced to viral content.

We'll discuss:

• Why therapy language became mainstream
• The rise of TikTok psychology
• Why everyone's ex is apparently a narcissist
• What gaslighting actually means
• Self-diagnosis culture
• Attachment styles and online identity
• How algorithms reward certainty over nuance
• The difference between awareness and oversimplification
• Whether psychology has become the internet's version of astrology

This episode is not anti-therapy, anti-mental health treatment, or anti-diagnosis.

It's about how social media incentives can distort important ideas—and what happens when every inconvenience becomes a clinical condition.

As always, we ask one question: How did we get here?

For full show notes, please visit: https://seriouslysus.com/podcast/how-the-internet-diagnosed-everyone/

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Welcome to the internet’s weirdest word game. In this episode, we’re spilling the tea on why YouTube creators are talking about grapes, corn, and PDF files and why saying “eating disorder” might nuke your channel. We break down the lawsuits shaking the platform and how these legal battles turned moderation into a circus. Add in demonetization drama, retroactive video deletions, and Terms of Service changes that make creators speak in riddles, and you’ve got peak internet chaos. Is this protecting kids or just turning serious conversations into codeword bingo? Let’s find out.

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Think the First Amendment means you can say whatever you want without consequences? Think again.

In this episode of Seriously Sus, Nanette and Miranda tackle one of the most misunderstood concepts on the internet: freedom of speech. From social media bans and workplace firings to international arrests and public backlash, we break down what the First Amendment actually protects—and what it doesn't.

Along the way, we examine real-world cases involving influencers, celebrities, journalists, teachers, and everyday people who learned the hard way that "free speech" is not a magic shield against consequences.

In this episode, we discuss:

🇺🇸 What the First Amendment actually says

⚖️ The five freedoms it protects

🚫 Categories of speech that aren't protected

🌎 Why your constitutional rights don't follow you overseas

📱 Why social media platforms can ban you

💼 Why employers can fire you for things you post online

🎬 Rachel Zegler, Jimmy Kimmel, Chrissy Teigen, and other high-profile examples

✈️ Johnny Somali's legal troubles in South Korea

📰 Cases where the First Amendment actually worked as intended

🏛️ The difference between government censorship and private consequences

The internet loves to treat the First Amendment like a universal get-out-of-jail-free card. But the Constitution was never designed to protect you from your boss, your sponsors, your followers, or public opinion.

It was designed to protect you from the government.

And once you understand that distinction, a lot of today's free speech debates suddenly make a lot more sense.

So grab your side-eye and join us as we separate constitutional reality from internet mythology.

Because free speech protects you from the government—not everyone else.

👀 Stay skeptical. Stay informed. Stay sus.

For full Show Notes, resources, and citations, please visit https://seriouslysus.com/podcast/first-amendment-fail-for-influencers-and-celebrities/

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What started as a simple pink cake in 2008 somehow escalated into explosions, wildfires, plane crashes, environmental investigations, criminal charges, and fatalities.

In this episode of Seriously Sus, Nanette and Miranda take a deep dive into the increasingly bizarre world of gender reveal parties and the social media culture that transformed a private family milestone into a global spectacle.

From Arizona's infamous Sawmill Fire to a deadly homemade reveal device in Iowa, from dyed waterfalls in Brazil to crop-duster crashes in Texas, we examine some of the most shocking gender reveal disasters ever documented—and the very real consequences they left behind.

But this isn't just a story about bad decisions.

It's a story about algorithms, influencer culture, performative parenting, and a world where attention has become so valuable that people are willing to risk lives, property, and entire ecosystems for a viral moment.

In this episode, we explore:

• How gender reveals became a social media phenomenon

• The creator who now regrets starting the trend

• The psychology behind escalating stunts

• Environmental damage caused by reveal culture

• Fires, explosions, injuries, deaths, and criminal charges

• The role social media plays in rewarding risky behavior

• Why "cute family celebration" and "public safety hazard" are increasingly becoming the same thing

Because at some point, the question stopped being:

"It's a boy or a girl?"

And became:

"At what cost?"

Grab your side-eye and join us for one of the wildest stories of internet-fueled cultural chaos we've ever covered.

View full show notes ate https://seriouslysus.com/podcast/gender-reveal-fails-and-stupidity/

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After a run of heavy episodes, Miranda and Nanette needed a palate cleanser.
 So naturally… they chose crime. In this episode of Seriously Sus, we put the animal kingdom on trial and ask the only question that matters:Which animals are the most suspicious—and why are they getting away with it?

From honey badgers that refuse to disengage (emotionally or physically), to dolphins who may have curated the greatest PR scam in nature, we open the case files on animals that are charming, intelligent, and deeply untrustworthy. We rate each suspect on the official (very scientific) Sus Scale, attempt a doomed Dolphin PR crisis response, defend animals in court during Animal Alibis, and ultimately ask you to decide:Who  was the most sus of them all?

This episode is light, sassy, research‑backed, and unhinged in the best way. If you’ve ever trusted a dolphin, underestimated a raccoon, or made eye contact with a crow and felt judged — this one’s for you.

Episode webpage: https://seriouslysus.com/podcast/sus-animals-on-trial/

Resources and support

If this episode made you feel personally betrayed by dolphins, judged by crows, or suspicious of your trash can — you’re not alone.

●      Take a deep breath. The animals are not listening. Probably.

●      Touch grass. Preferably without making eye contact with birds.

●      Avoid marine mammals for 24–48 hours

●      Apologize  out loud to the nearest crow, just in case

●      Check your trash can lid for emotional closure

●      Remember: curiosity is healthy, judgment is optional, and raccoons cannot open every container. Yet.

If this episode stirred up bigger feelings — stress, anxiety, or existential dread — we encourage you to step away, reset, and seek real support from trusted people or mental health professionals. The honey badger would want you to advocate for yourself. 

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Welcome to Seriously Sus, the podcast that exposes shadiness with side eye with hosts Miranda and Nanette. In this episode, we dive into shocking cases where caregivers starved their dependents to death. We’re talking about control, isolation, and the chilling question: When does neglect become murder?

Heads up: This episode discusses severe neglect, starvation, and death. Listener discretion is advised. If this topic is distressing, please consider skipping this episode or accessing the resources listed below for support.

Resources and Support

If you suspect someone is being neglected or abused, or if you’re struggling with hunger or food insecurity yourself, please reach out to the organizations below. Help is available, and speaking up can save lives.

Resources for Abuse and Neglect

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
• Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453
• Adult Protective Services: Contact your local APS office
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org

Resources for Hunger and Food Assistance

• Feeding America: https://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank
• WhyHunger Hotline: Call 1-800-5-HUNGRY or visit https://whyhunger.org
• USDA National Hunger Hotline: 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479)
• Local Food Pantries: Find one near you via https://www.foodpantries.org

For full show notes and research citations, please visit this episode's webpage at https://seriouslysus.com/podcast/when-starvation-becomes-murder/

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Think you could outsmart the system? Think again. In this episode of Seriously Sus, hosts Miranda and Nanette expose the wildest ways criminals sabotage themselves in the digital age. From Google searches that double as confessions to Snapchat streaks that land you in jail, you’ll hear jaw-dropping stories of overconfidence, livestreamed felonies, and disguises that only a permanent marker could love.

With real cases, expert insights, and a side-eye for every “mastermind” who left a digital trail, this episode dives deep into the psychology of self-snitching and the tech that makes it all possible. Whether you’re a true crime junkie, a tech skeptic, or just here for the cringe, you’ll walk away questioning your own search history—and maybe your friends’.

Tune in for laughs, lessons, and a whole lot of sus. Hit play, and remember: the internet never forgets.

For full show notes, please visit this episode's webpage at https://seriouslysus.com/podcast/the-self-sabotage-files-criminals-caught-by-their-own-clicks/

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We’re breaking down the wild, disturbing pattern of “racial hoaxes”—when someone commits a crime (or makes one up) and blames a Black man or woman. From infamous cases to viral moments, we’re exposing the lies, the fallout, and the history behind it all

Heads up:
This episode dives into tough topics—child murder, sexual assault allegations, and racially charged false accusations. Listener discretion is advised.

Resources & Support
If you or someone you know needs help, here are some places to start:

• National Child Abuse Hotline
  https://www.childhelp.org/
  Call or text 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
• Equal Justice Initiative  for more deep dives into crime, drama, and cultural chaos. for more deep dives into crime, drama, and cultural chaos.
  https://eji.org/
  Advocacy and education on racial justice
• The Innocence Project
  https://innocenceproject.org/
  Fighting wrongful convictions
• Color of Change
  https://colorofchange.org/
  Racial justice advocacy
• King’s College London: Psychological Impact of Wrongful Accusation
  https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/0025802420949069

If you’re dealing with bias, wrongful accusation, or trauma, reach out to these organizations or talk to a qualified professional.

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Earth Day started as one of the most successful mass protests in U.S. history. Twenty million people took to the streets in 1970—and it worked. The EPA was created. The Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act followed. Environmental destruction became politically expensive. So… how did we get from that to leaf emojis, green branding, and oil companies telling us they “love the planet”? In this episode, Nanette and Miranda dig into the surprisingly radical origins of Earth Day, how corporate greenwashing shifted environmental responsibility onto individuals, and why Earth Day feels increasingly hollow while environmental protections are actively being rolled back. They also speak with Misti Allison, an advocate from East Palestine, Ohio, whose community was devastated by the 2023 train derailment. Her story is a powerful reminder that one voice—when it refuses to stay quiet—can force accountability, expose systemic failures, and protect people and the planet. This isn’t an episode about guilt. It’s about power. And how Earth Day only matters when it becomes a demand again.

Want to Take Action? Start Here

You do not need to be perfect. You do not need to do everything.
You just need to add your voice.

Find & Contact Your Representatives

• Find your U.S. House Representative:
  https://www.house.gov/representatives
• Find your U.S. Senators:
  https://www.senate.gov/senators
• Find state and local representatives:
  https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials

Calling, emailing, and showing up matters—especially when environmental protections are under threat.

Track Environmental Rollbacks & Policy Changes

• Environmental Integrity Project – tracks enforcement and pollution data https://environmentalintegrity.org
• Inside Climate News – investigative reporting on climate & policy
  https://insideclimatenews.org
• PBS NewsHour – Climate & Environment
  https://www.pbs.org/newshour/climate

Support Environmental Accountability

• Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
  https://www.nrdc.org
• Earthjustice (environmental law & litigation)
  https://earthjustice.org
• Environmental Protection Network (former EPA scientists & staff)
  https://www.environmentalprotectionnetwork.org

Misti Allison
East Palestine resident Misti Allison says 'preventable accident' put a 'scarlet letter' on the town

• Misti Allison Testifies
• Misti Allison in Time Magazine.
• "We currently do not feel safe": East Palestine resident Misti Allison speaks to CNN.
• East Palestine resident testifies before US Senate committee: 'The anxiety is real'
• Misti Allison on LinkedIn

For full show notes included a linked citation list, please visit this episode page on our website at https://seriouslysus.com/podcast/make-earth-day-scary-again/↗

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