Why Would You Ask That?

In 1999, the clock was ticking down to midnight and not just a new year but a new millinium. Fearmongering and anxiety went hand in hand for anyone using tech— what would happen when the computers rolled over to the year 2000? Would the world come to a screeching halt, shuttered by a technological limitation caused by computer clocks rolling to 00? Would they be able to? This episode we invite a special guest! Rissa from fellow podcast The Krolmeister Sisters joins us with a personal tale of Y2K!

In Memorium of Bob Bemer, without whom Turbo and the others wouldn't have had 20 years of work to build off of to fix the Y2K issue in the first place. February 8, 1920-June 22, 2004

CW: Racism, Anti-Semitism, Nazis, Hate Groups, Death, Mass Casualty, Tiny Mention of Covid, A Minute or Less Discussion of a Racial Slur, Religion, The Entire Episode is About Anxiety

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Journey back to the trenches of World War I for a remarkable tale that defied the brutality of war. The 1914 Christmas Truce brought enemies together in an unexpected display of humanity. Join us as we explore this extraordinary event that, for a brief and magical moment, transformed the battlefield into a sanctuary of peace, reminding us all of the enduring power of compassion amid the chaos of war.

CW: War

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Poinsettias have been regarded as "Christmas-y" plants for some time now, but how did that happen? How did these warm-weather plants end up being a popular symbol for a winter holiday? This episode we discuss the history of the poinsettia, from its roots to the present day commercial industry.

CW: Colonization, Human Sacrifice, Death, Very Tiny Mention of Slavery, General Conversation Around Oppression, Religion

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Her face is on the dollar coin. She has been depicted on stamps. A mountain is named after her. Sacajawea. Part of the modern mythos of the expansion of the United States, Sacajawea is now a cultural symbol of exploration. She can be seen always with her baby, pointing the way for Lewis and Clark. It's a lot of work for a young teen, isn't it? We're going to tell her story, the true parts you know, the ones you might never have heard, and the not so nice parts.

CW: Death, Native Exploitation, Very Brief Mention of Sexual Assault, Kidnapping, Domestic Abuse

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Many know about Elvis, the American pop culture icon of the 50s and 60s, and his infamous curled lip. But how many did that curled lip attract? This episode we do a dive into Elvis's life behind closed doors and get into the down and dirty of his sex life. In part 2, we're talking about his more general fetishes, what the women - the grown ones - in his life had to say about him, and the speculation of the time about his sexuality.

CW: Grooming, Pedophilia, General Mistreatment, Discussion of Closeted Sexuality

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Many know about Elvis, the American pop culture icon of the 50s and 60s, and his infamous curled lip. But how many did that curled lip attract? This episode we do a dive into Elvis's life behind closed doors and get into the down and dirty of his sex life. In part 1, we're going to talk about his uncomfortable attractions and his marriage to Priscilla.

CW: Grooming, Pedophilia, General Mistreatment, Death

Music provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]

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Gender diversity is not a new concept! While the contemporary mainstream culture is just now catching up with the idea of nonbinary, agender, genderfluidity, and more, the concept and expression of gender has always been diverse. This episode, we talk about a gender expression that has been anglicized into Two-Spirit, which operates as an umbrella term for Native people expressing a traditional third or variant gender. Delve with us a bit and learn about some famed two-spirit folks!

So sorry about the static in Remy's audio! The recorder switched to the wrong mic, and we didn't notice during recording.

CW: Colonization, Discrimination, Death

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The last vestiges of Halloween still linger here as we discuss a couple of cryptids that aren't quite so mainstream. Killers and creepers and runners alike, with a touch of very polite frogs, hopefully this will sate the last bit of Halloween still running in your blood.

CW: Guns, Police, Worms, Death, Bugs

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You've heard of the Bermuda Triangle, but what about the Bridgewater Triangle? Nestled in Massachusetts, USA, The Bridgewater Triangle is a paranormal hotspot that inspires books, documentaries, and... well...podcasts. We do a deep dive on this spooky piece of geographical geometry and theorize what kind of spirits haunt the land. This is long episode, so look for something short soon.

There's a Special Content Warning attached to this episode. Starting at the 1 hour (60 minute) mark and lasting 6 minutes, we will be talking about some true crime from the triangle. The true crime events are only about 30 years old, so we felt the need to set the warning aside like this. Again, this section last from 60-66 minutes. This section will contain: Animal Mutilation, Cult/"Satanic" Cult Activity, Blood, Creepy Dolls, Kidnapping, Harm to a Teenage Girl (minor details discussed for about 5 seconds).

Regular CW: Mistreatment of Indigenous Peoples, War, Death, 1 Line Mention of Injury to a Child During the War Discussion (no details), Suicidal Ideation, Medical Mistreatment

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So we delved into the time travel theories last week regarding CERN, but what other phenomena has the LHC been causing? And what other horrible schemes could the scientists be plotting? Be it exploring other dimensions or human sacrifice, this week, we got it covered. And just for funsies, we also discuss our own encounters with some of the paranormal phenomena supposedly caused by the LHC...

CW: Doomsday Talk, Animal Death

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