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Christy has a black widow problem. After a giant spider mysteriously disappears from her front porch, she discovers her house is crawling with black widows, including Scar Joe, the spider living outside her living room window. What started as a mission to kill every spider has turned into monitoring Scar Joe’s dating life. Join us for black widow facts, creepy courtship rituals, and a reminder that the dating scene is rough for everyone.

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You know how your dog can sniff the same patch of grass for approximately 47 years? Turns out, that nose is doing a LOT more than we give it credit for. 

This week, Ashley takes Christy down the fascinating rabbit hole of the canine sense of smell, exploring just how powerful a dog's nose really is and how researchers are studying dogs' ability to detect diseases in humans. Yes, we're talking science, medical detection, and the possibility that your dog knows WAY more about you than you think.

And because apparently learning about incredible canine abilities wasn't enough, Ashley puts Christy's own nose to the test with a mystery sniffing challenge. How hard can identifying random smells possibly be? (Famous last words.)

Come for the science, stay for the questionable sniffing skills. 

Resources for this episode include:

https://www.medicaldetectiondogs.org.uk/dogs-can-detect-multiple-cancers-in-breath-samples

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12682875/

https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/study-shows-dogs-can-detect-covid-19-faster-better-most-pcr-tests

https://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/impressive-accuracy-dogs-can-sniff-out-coronavirus

https://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/sniffing-out-cancer-trained-dogs-can-detect-hemangiosarcoma-scent

https://methods.sciencefriday.com/cancer-dogs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aEti-Ea0sM

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What happens when a revolutionary healthcare pitch runs headfirst into actual laboratory science? TBOB taps into their laboratory roots to break down how blood testing really works before getting into Elizabeth Holmes, Theranos, the Edison, Walgreens, the whistleblowers, and the spectacular collapse of a $9 billion company. Because there is no magic tube, no magic machine, and apparently... no shortage of turtlenecks.

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I swear I saw a ghost.

While camping in the middle of nowhere, Christy woke up to a faint figure moving through the trailer. She swears it was a ghost, her spouse says otherwise. Naturally, that sent us down a rabbit hole of ghosts, paranormal experiences, ghost dogs, and why some people seem more open to seeing things others don't.

And most importantly: what the hell are you supposed to do when you see a ghost?

We’re establishing the official TBOB Ghost Protocol, including how to bully a translucent bitch. Plus, a very TBOB round of Would You Rather: Ghost Edition.

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You know how sometimes you see one video online and it becomes your entire personality? That’s what happened when Ashley attempted to write a pod episode and decided to pivot last minute and tell Christy just how freaking fascinating bees are.

In this episode, we get into the three different bee lifestyle types, weird and wonderful bee facts, and a whole lot of information that you absolutely did not know you needed to know about our tiny little flying friends.

Then we put our newfound bee knowledge to the test with a Myth or Fact game… where we ask the age-old questions: Do you like jazz?

Naturally, things derail.

There are bees. There are a lot of bee holes. There are also entirely too many references to Arrested Development and one particular misunderstanding involving beads.

So come for the bee facts. Stay for the bee holes. 

Resources: 

https://entnemdept.ufl.edu/honey-bee/podcast/

https://www.xerces.org/bug-banter/all-about-bees-celebrating-pollinator-week

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/bee_movie

https://www.tiktok.com/@netflixisajoke/video/7269079219160780075?lang=en

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How petty are you?

This week on TBOB, we’re exploring the art of petty revenge, the kind that doesn’t necessarily cause real harm, but feels so satisfying. We’re talking about a neighbor who weaponized mint, a parking-space dispute that ended with a very questionable note, and the wonderfully chaotic world of malicious compliance.

We’ll also get into bedtime procrastination, aka staying up way too late because you finally have a few minutes that belong entirely to you, even though tomorrow-you is going to absolutely hate you for it.

From Reddit revenge stories to “I was just doing exactly what you told me to do” moments, we’re asking: is petty revenge actually healthy, or is a little chaos sometimes good for the soul?

And at the end, we put our pettiness to the test with Petty or Pass. So where do you fall on the Petty Spectrum?

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In this episode, Ashley explains what is so unsettling about the ocean. It turns out the ocean is vast, deeply terrifying, and frankly, none of our business. Tune in as we cover:

• Point Nemo: Why the most isolated drop of water on Earth leaves you closer to astronauts than land dwellers. 
• The Unexplored 80%: Why ignorance is absolute terrestrial bliss when it comes to the abyssal zone. Especially when that 20% is already terrifying.
• Aquatic Hostility: A friendly reminder of exactly how many ways the ocean can and will take you out. So keep her clean and leave her alone!

 Stay dry, stay safe, and let the fish keep their secrets.  

Resources used:

• https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/welcome.html
• https://www.discovermagazine.com/point-nemo-a-remote-underwater-graveyard-will-be-the-final-resting-place-of-the-iss-48595
• https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/strange-maps-point-nemo
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloop
• https://www.reuters.com/fact-check/nasa-did-not-abruptly-stop-deep-sea-research-2024-06-21/
• https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/missions/seasat/
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470586/
• https://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/ocean-fact/dsl/
• https://www.mbari.org/animal/barreleye-fish/
• https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/marinesnow.html
• https://oceantoday.noaa.gov/every-full-moon/episode15-wavesafe/welcome.html

 

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Dolly Parton was more than a country music legend. She was a songwriter, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and a masterclass in using success to give back. In this episode, we look at Dolly’s journey from a one-room cabin in the Tennessee mountains to Nashville stardom, her evolution from country icon to pop superstar, and the extraordinary legacy she built beyond music. 

From the Imagination Library and Dollywood to scholarships, disaster relief, children’s healthcare, and even helping save bald eagles, Dolly spent her life giving more than she took. We’re celebrating the woman behind the rhinestones and the lasting impact she leaves behind. 

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We are smack dab in the middle of a super busy week, so we are throwing it back to the vault for an absolute classic with the bonus updates included. 

As we all gear up for another incredible season, we’re bringing you our ultimate Fantasy Football Refresher and a reminder of last seasons hot tea. Whether you're looking to dominate your draft or just need a reminder of how unhinged we are, this episode is for you.

What’s inside this mega-episode:

•  Episode 5 reply: Ashley's deep dive into why Taylor Swift put the NFL on the map.
• The Bonus Updates: No need to jump around we’ve added our bonus updates right into this main audio file so you get everything all in one place!
• A New Era: Oh, and did we mention... Christy is officially the Commissioner now?! (Yes, really. May the fantasy gods have mercy on our leagues).

Consider this your one-stop-shop draft prep masterclass to get you excited for the upcoming season. Grab a drink, study your player stats, and let's get ready for some football! 

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This week we are diving into the absolute absurdity of the US legal system. It turns out there are some truly wild statutes chilling on the books that could land you in actual handcuffs.

Inside this episode, we explore:

• A modern-day witch trial happening in the year 2026 
• Why eating dinner could make you a criminal 
• Illegal bar fights 
• Deeply confusing municipal rules about yard work 
• Why our home state of Utah remains the ultimate party pooper 

Grab your chalice, leave your law degrees at the door, and let's get into it! 

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