Sorta 'Splained

Sorta 'Splained

By Kelin Daugherty and Leah NielsenComedySociety & CultureDocumentaryComedy Interviews
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Sorta 'Splained episodes

  • Juggalos
    The fans of Insane Clown Posse may sound menacing and scary (maybe it's the haunted carnival vibe or all the blade weaponry), but underneath the clown makeup and spiky hair, is just a lot of charity work and inclusivity. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the culture of the juggalos.
    1 hr 5 min
  • The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
    Some tragic tales really stick with you, especially when the tragedy is caused by one's employer. In this episode, Kelin and Leah give thanks that they were not in the workforce of the early 20th century, considering we are chatting about the Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire.
    1 hr 7 min
  • Real Housewives Crimes
    The rise and fall of the white collar criminal is certainly best portrayed in the wildly popular, culturally significant, real housewives franchise. In this episode, Kelin and Leah get get out their designer handbags, champagne flutes, and tax returns, because we're discussing the criminal underbelly of the real housewives.
    1 hr 22 min
  • Norwegian Black Metal
    Grab your favorite medieval weapon and your headphones because things are going to get both violent, and musical. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the wild ride that is 90's Norwegian black metal.
    1 hr 15 min
  • Siegfried and Roy
    Who doesn't love the whimsy and spectacle that is a flamboyant magic show in Las Vegas? Saw a woman in half, pull a rabbit out of a hat, or maybe you possibly get bitten in the neck by a giant white tiger. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the rise and fall of the incredibly famous duo that was Siegfried and Roy.
    1 hr 6 min
  • Soylent
    Feeling behind on work and annoyed you have to take 10 minutes to shovel a leftover sandwich into your mouth to sustain yourself? Consider a meal replacement shake instead! In this dystopian episode, Kelin and Leah discuss Soylent, the company trying to strip away one of our most basic human pleasures (food).
    1 hr 7 min
  • The Battle of Blair Mountain
    Ever feel like your employer would rather spray you with gunfire and drop bombs on you rather then pay you a livable wage? Aw yes, a tale as old as time. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the West Virginian company towns and the coal strike that led to the Battle of Blair Mountain.
    58 min
  • Nostalgia
    When times are hard, we often seek comforts from our youth. Whether it's rewatching your favorite tv show since college, listening to your angsty pre-teen music (Avril Lavigne obviously), or hell, just eating a fruit roll up. We (especially looking at you millenials) love nostalgia, and that's what Kelin and Leah are discussing in this episode.
    1 hr 15 min
  • The Demon Core
    The wonders of science are vast! At least of course, until your skin starts sloughing off. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the fatally negligent accident that resulted in The Demon Core.
    1 hr 20 min
  • Fatal Fashion Trends
    We're all out here trying to look our best. Fashion is fun, fashion is for everyone! And sometimes, fashion will kill you. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss various fashion trends through history that had some dangerous and deadly side effects.
    55 min

About Sorta 'Splained

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Hosted by Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen, Sorta 'Splained is a weekly podcast that delves into curious and peculiar subjects. From history to science to pop culture, Kelin and Leah will just sort of explain something of interest to each other.