This Strange World

In honor of Friday the 13th, Chris goes over the history of some famous superstitions while Leah and Gavin continue to knock on wood and throw salt over their shoulder. (Hint: Don’t break any mirrors or walk under any ladders.)

https://www.insider.com/history-origin-people-superstitions-2018-4

This week, Gavin talks about some of the most bizarre and unconventional phobias, while Chris and Leah try to guess what they are. (Hint: You can guess along at home!)

https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/mental-health/phobias/related/weird-phobias/

Spooky season is upon us! And that means it’s time for This Strange World’s first spooky 3-part episode! This episode is jam-packed with spooky content galor! First, Gavin is going to talk about some of the most popular halloween candies, then Chris is going to tell us some urban legends, and finally, Leah is going to talk about some horror movies that were based on real events. So gather some candy, get dressed in your finest costume, and don’t forget to wear a mask, because it’s time for This Spooky World: Halloween Special! (Hint: Boo!)

Gavin - Candy Facts: 05:45

https://www.thedailymeal.com/holidays/most-popular-halloween-candies-every-decade-gallery

Throughout history, women have spoken out fearlessly against racial injustice, sexual injustice, climate change, and many other critical issues to make a difference for the future. In this week’s special episode, Leah discusses ten of the most influential women throughout history. Plus, our friend Kristen Mirand, from ABC 13 WSET in Virginia and a former Ithaca College alum, will join our conversation. (Hint: This is an episode you do not want to miss.)

https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/gender-equality-laws-quotes-ruth-bader-ginsburg/

We’re living in pretty strange times to say the least, and while we may be going through one of the most bizarre US elections in American history, it hasn’t always been smooth. Gavin brings in some stories of elections past and even some weird political candidates you wouldn’t expect, while Chris and Leah narrow down their top parody candidates. Plus our political expert Madison is here to help translate political jargon. It’s a fun time. (Hint: MAKE SURE YOU ARE REGISTERED TO VOTE.)

Voting is an important part of our democracy, and this year is especially important. There are a lot of resources to help you become knowledgeable on the candidates and get registered to vote, but we have provided a few of our favorites. Please, please, please, register to vote, and don’t forget to check early voting deadlines in your state or take the necessary precautions to vote in person.

https://www.vote.org/

https://www.cnn.com/2015/10/30/politics/interesting-u-s-elections/index.html

Chris brings some bizarre man-made disasters to discuss after having so much fun with the bizarre natural phenomena episode, while Gavin and Leah try to comprehend just how horrible humanity truly is. (Hint: Humanity needs to be nicer to the environment.)

https://youtu.be/RMNo7IwwXDQ

This episode contains strong themes and may not be suitable for younger listeners.

Leah discusses some more of her favorite spooky SCPs in our second SCP Foundation episode, while Gavin and Chris try to rationalize these loveable yet scary creations. (Hint: You probably shouldn’t listen to this one late at night either.)

https://scpcb.gamepedia.com/

Gavin brings in some mind bending examples of one of his favorite conspiracy theories, The Mandela Effect, while Leah tries not to fall into a parallel dimension and Chris reevaluates his life. (Hint: This episode may cause you to reconsider everything you once knew to be real.)

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-mandela-effect-4589394

Chris brings some bizarre natural phenomena from around the world to discuss with Gavin and Leah. (Hint: Research plural versions of words before you record a podcast, so you could’ve been saying “phenomena” instead of “phenomenons” the entire time, which isn’t a real word.)

https://youtu.be/sXnepGcGSpo

Leah brings in a long list of video game easter eggs to discuss with the gang. Plus, our friend Bailey joins us to give his reactions to these hidden easter eggs. (Hint: We’re not professional gamers.)

For those who don’t know what an “easter egg” means, its original meaning meant a hidden object, as in an Easter egg hunt, however in pop culture it’s typically used to mean a hidden message, image, or feature in a video game, film, or other, usually electronic, medium.

https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/features/13-easter-eggs-that-took-way-too-long-to-find-825709