He featured in your favorite non-Disney animated princess movie, and now you can learn all about the real man behind the creepy cartoon villain (spoiler: it's not far off!) This week, Hannah tells Katy about Grigori Rasputin, the peasant-turned-holy-man who became a close confidant of the Russian Imperial Family in the early 1900's. From Katy's bloody mandolin accident, to security blankets (real and metaphorical), to dirty genitalia, this episode details the wild life of a man who convinced the Tsarina (and himself) that he was imbued with God-given powers, and was the only hope for her dying child; and it ultimately led to his completely unhinged (and likely exaggerated) assassination. You won't want to miss this disaster of a biography.

So pour your drinks, put down the Aspirin, and join us for this macabre tale from one of the darker corners of history.

Sources:
https://archive.org/details/rasputin0000shuk/page/22/mode/2up?view=theater
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexei_Nikolaevich,_Tsarevich_of_Russia
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/what-really-happened-during-murder-rasputin-russia-mad-monk-180961572/
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-many-lives-of-maria-rasputin-daughter-of-the-mad-monk

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It's the LIVE show!! This week, Hannah and Katy recorded live at Pinky's Pub in downtown New Bern, and Hannah told a whole bunch of people about the mythical Clurichaun--the impish Irish fairy that haunts wine cellars, taverns, and pubs! There's a fun new drinking game, a signature drink, some creative Clurichaun names, and lots of laughs! This was recorded in a busy bar, so please excuse the background noise. 

Pour your dinks (the signature drink: Jameson, lemon juice, simple syrup, and a red wine floater), lock up your wine cellars, and join us for our second ever LIVE SHOW! 

Sources:
https://www.libraryireland.com/fairylegends/haunted-cellar.php
https://www.leprechaunmuseum.ie/lesser-known-folklore-creatures-the-clurichaun/
https://www.irishpost.com/life-style/exploring-irish-mythology-clurichauns-170462
https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.200668/page/n389/mode/2up?view=theater&q=wildbean
https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_StkDAAAAQAAJ/page/n99/mode/2up?view=theater
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clurichaun

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What are you scared of? Baseball? Long scarves? Murphy beds? Well if you weren't, you should be, because all of those things can kill you. This week, Hannah unlocks new fears for us all, a la several Final Destination-esque deaths that have been caused by seemingly innocuous things. The girls talk sleepwalking, The Sims, the dangers of claw clips, and which candy you should definitely not be eating a bag and half of every day. You might want to take notes.

So, pour your drinks, make sure all sharp or breakable items are put away, and join us for this listacle of horrors. 

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Hannah was super busy fending off water bugs this weekend, and apparently forgot to email herself the notes she's prepared for this week's episode (and didn't realize that fact until 2 minutes before Katy arrived for recording.) So, this week is kind of a cobbled together, last minute, pulled from the archives of Evernote, episode. And, to keep with the chaotic theme of recording, we picked a chaotic topic: the humanzee (aka: the hypothetical human--chimpanzee crossbreed). Is it real? Is it possible? Is it ethical? The girls discuss all the questions while sipping on milkshakes (sorry) and wine. From adorable (real) crossbreeds like zonkeys and grolar bears, to scientific questions that probably shouldn't have been asked in the first place (and definitely shouldn't have been answered), you'll be a little smarter whether you want to or not, by the end of this.

So pour the drinks, or go out and get a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup milkshake from wherever makes the best milkshakes in your town, and join us for this weird, and a little bit creepy, episode!

Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humanzee
https://www.sciencealert.com/scientist-claims-us-lab-engineered-humanzee-human-chimp-hybrid-100-years-ago-gallup-yerkes-oliver
https://www.iflscience.com/scientists-claims-humans-successfully-conceived-a-humanzee-but-history-suggests-otherwise-45835
https://www.historicmysteries.com/oliver-chimpanzee/
https://www.boredpanda.com/strange-hybrid-animals-that-are-hard-to-believe-actually-exist/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic

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In 1982, America had come leaps and bounds in medical innovations, including one little capsule that could be taken for just about any ailment: Tylenol. Unfortunately, one very disturbed person would take this magic little pill and wield it against the public as a terrifying biological weapon. This week, Hannah tells Katy about the infamous Chicago Tylenol Murders, in which seven people were killed before authorities were able to take action to stop the random poisonings. The girls talk a little science, and a lot of speculation about the mystery-murderer, including two wild suspects the police investigated. This one is pretty upsetting, with just the tiniest glimmer of hope at the end, so stick with it! 

And as always, pour those drinks, munch on some Cheddar Bay Biscuits (the girls may or may not have put away 4-5 of them during this episode), and join us for this Unsolved Mystery!

Sources:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7636577/mary_ann-kellerman
https://www.corboydemetrio.com/newsroom-news-tylenol-murder-case-press-release
https://abc7chicago.com/the-tylenol-murders-chicago-1982-adam-janus/12470278/
https://www.wmtv15news.com/2023/03/17/madison-woman-lost-dad-aunt-uncle-1982-tylenol-murders/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyanide_poisoning#Diagnosis
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6441064/
https://www.chicagomag.com/chicago-magazine/october-2012/chicago-tylenol-murders-an-oral-history/
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/tylenol-murders-1982
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/tylenol-murders-changed-medication_n_64c82be7e4b024f8ebca9a8a
https://www.npr.org/2023/07/10/1186906874/james-lewis-suspect-tylenol-poisonings-dies
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2zSXH9Bvu3CeXEZvKkS3WS?si=3mNA9F2wS9-ZiLxnC23CxA
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1XF1cOicPm0vzjKDxpUo94?si=a15b6PEvS52YHfCeT6DaHA

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Get ready for a new drinking game! Play along with Katy as Hannah tells her the story of George Barnes (aka: George Kelly) and the spectacular, if not poorly planned, kidnapping he pulled off during America’s Gangster Era. And see if you can figure out which infamous figure we’re talking about before Katy does (no cheating!) From smooth talking bank robbers, to fumbled kidnappings (with IOU’s), to an unnecessarily complicated ransom-exchange plan, the girls cover it all, and go through a whole bottle of wine. 

So pour your own drink of choice, sit back, and join us for this indulgence in Hannah’s 1930’s fixation

Sources:
https://multimedia.fbi.gov/?q=&perpage=50&page=1&searchType=image&tags=Machine%20Gun%20Kelly
https://archive.org/details/machinegunkellys0000hami/page/70/mode/2up?view=theater
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machine_Gun_Kelly_(gangster)
https://www.biography.com/crime/machine-gun-kelly
https://www.in2013dollars.com/us/inflation/1933?amount=94250
https://www.alcatrazhistory.com/mgk.htm

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Have you ever been out in the woods alone and felt like someone (or something) was watching you? Was that thing a cat/human hybrid with six legs? This week, Jarek joins the podcast to tell Hannah about the infamous Wampus Cat that lurks in the Appalachian wilderness. It's always a weird one when the Partsches get together, and this one is no exception--elephant seals, giant dongs, furries, and more! It's a shorter one, but you don't want to miss the man behind the production making a rare appearance behind the mic!

So pour your drinks, and join us for this spooky tale! 

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Have you ever seen someone who looks just like someone else you know? Have you ever seen someone who looks just like yourself? This week, Hannah tells Katy about the phenomenon (and/or paranormal experience) of doppelgangers. From regular people discovering their "twin stranger", to benign astral projection, to omens of death, and more! The girls talk Snapchat filters, their own doppelganger encounters, crouching shadow people, spooky pranks, and more! 

So pour your drinks, make sure you know who's in your house, and join us for this Spooky Story!

Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doppelg%C3%A4nger
https://archive.org/details/footfallsonboun01owengoog/page/352/mode/2up
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/history-doppelganger
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinking_of_HMS_Victoria
https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-doppelganger-cases/emily-mast
https://www.boredpanda.com/doppelgangers-lookalikes-meet-in-real-life/
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/doppelgangers-dont-just-look-alike-they-also-share-dna-180980635/
https://abc30.com/doppelganger-twins/965981/
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/aug/20/experience-i-made-friends-with-my-doppelganger

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Have you ever heard strange noises in your house, or felt like you're being watched? Do you come home to find items in your house moved around? Well, you might just have a cat. Or, you could be experiencing what the Bowen family experienced in 1987 when what they first thought was the spirit of their deceased mother turned out to be something much more sinister. This week, Hannah tells Katy the story of Daniel LaPlante, and the havoc he wreaked on one family before escalating to violence, and almost certainly becoming a serial killer. The girls talk blood-letting, the chaotic TTWT drinking game that needs to be revisited, cats vs. poltergeists, mental health, and more! 

So pour your drinks, check all your doors (including the crawlspace), and join us for this spooky story!

LIVE Show: June 26, 2024 @ Pinkys The Pub Upstairs in downtown New Bern, NC!

Sources:
https://www.joeturnerbooks.com/post/daniel-laplante
https://allthatsinteresting.com/daniel-laplante
https://www.crimeofthetruestkind.com/post/ep59daniellaplante
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_LaPlante
https://brinkshome.com/smartcenter/how-to-tell-if-someone-is-phrogging-in-your-home

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Summer safety tip: if you see a racoon acting drunk during the day, avoid it (and probably call Animal Control). This week, Hannah tells Katy about the legendary Mad Stone that might be able to help you if you ignore that advice, and get bitten by a rabid animal. The girls talk about werewolves, science, more reasons to distrust birds, vaccination efforts, and what to do if you wake up to find a bat in your room. The tangents are plentiful, but the story is a fun one (plus, free medical advice!) 

So pour your drinks, check your pets' vaccination records, and join us for this tale of Local Lore!

Sources:
https://www.jstor.org/stable/1498258?seq=9
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/mad-stones-rabies-cure-eerie-feeling
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabies#Signs_and_symptoms
https://www.pasteur.fr/en/research-journal/news/history-first-rabies-vaccination-1885
https://www.cdc.gov/rabies/specific_groups/veterinarians/potential_exposure.html#:~:text=If%20the%20owner%20is%20unwilling,within%2096%20hours%20of%20exposure.
https://countryroadsmagazine.com/art-and-culture/history/the-madstone/

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