The Triad

This week, we're discussing the Chernobyl nuclear power plant disaster. Tangents include insecurities about our own voices, our parents in the '80s, and the Challenger explosion.

Also, there's a weird thumping noise starting from 1:09.00 until about 1:28.00. We have absolutely no idea what it was, but we edited it as best we could!

This week, we're discussing African-American English, a language that is the source of some debate within the linguistic community. Tangents include accents, Florida, and inside jokes.

This week, we're discussing Queen Lili'uokalani, Hawaii's last monarch (and first queen to rule without a king at her side). Tangents include procrastination, children's books, and scurvy.

CW: sexual assault discussed at 53 minutes; child abuse discussed from 59:15 to 1.01:30

This week, we're discussing Tina Resch, a girl who may have had telekinetic powers and who later was affected by several familial tragedies. Tangents include Aqua Net, the history of digital clocks, and whether or not Ohio is in the Midwest.

This week, we're discussing the Morrigan, a possible trio of Irish goddesses who feature prominently in Irish mythology. Tangents include crows, Hannah's hatred for England, and shamrock shakes.

CW: We discuss anti-Semitic beliefs from 1:20:00 to 1:36:15.

This week, we're discussing the life and death of Madalyn Murray O'Hair, an activist with no warm feelings towards religion. Tangents include Jesus Camp, religious trauma, and Hairspray.

This week, we're discussing some cryptid-related hoaxes, including the Cardiff Giant. Tangents include typos, our 2020 travel plans, and Australia. 

This week, we're discussing the life of George Washington Carver. Tangents include catchphrases, military school, and allowing our sisters to drive.

This week, we're discussing Bass Reeves, the first Black Deputy U.S. Marshal. Tangents include Lewis Carrol, rabies, and field trips.

This week, we're discussing the Dyatlov Pass incident. Did nine hikers simply fall victim to an avalanche, or was there something more sinister behind their deaths? Tangents include mandolins, weighted blankets, and Russian naming customs.