Why Would You Ask That?

Join us as we dive into the trippy tale of the CIA’s wild plan to control minds—one magic mushroom at a time. We’ll dig into the psychedelic expeditions, the tests that followed, and how ‘shrooms went from Mexican hillsides to U.S. labs (and citizens).

CW: Drug Use

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This week we rush back across the pond to look at how the United States took the vampire menace. The answer? Well... not great. Vampires menaced New England in particular, causing disease and death wherever they were found.

CW: Death, Disease, Dead Bodies, Decomposition

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Time for a good ol' spooky episode! We have a listener question that delves into the vampire burial rites— how did the people in vampire times deal with the horrible and terribly common problem of the dead rising, hungry for the lifeblood of the common man?

CW: Death, Desecration of Bodies, Description of Corpses

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Down in beautiful Appalachia, we got creatures, we got features, we got aliens, we got giant glowing guys who love cars. This episode covers the FLATWOODS MONSTER, a fabled creature of much renown! Unless you're normal, I guess, and don't go down into the cryptid mines very much. A listener question from Dinah gets answered by Karen tonight and get ready— we got a dramatic reading!

CW: Fear

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Have you ever thought to yourself that a celebrity doesn't look like how they used to? No? Well, some people have. Have you ever thought to yourself that a celebrity has died ten years ago and someone is masquerading as them? No? Bro people have thought that too. This episode we delve into the world of celebrity clones, thanks to a helpful question from our listener Jill! Since 2001, Britney Spears' first death, her clones have been infiltrating pop culture. Supposedly. Really. I guess. Let's analyze the people who are holding a magnifying glass and analyzing Britney!

CW: Abuse, Death (by OD, Car Accident), Conspiracy

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We have another listener question from Jeremiah Jinglecock! He asked us about smoking banana peels— and lo! Not only is it real, but we have the recipe.

CW: Super brief mention of slavery, Drug Use, Police

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This week we cover Isa's question about medieval law! We venture first into ordeals and then address a mock trial between none other than Jesus and the Devil. We debate on who we would side with and the legalities of the modern day. And somehow, boobs are involved?

CW: Death (by Fire, Drowning, Oil, Choking, Poison), Religious Persecution

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A listener question from Bramble comes to you this week as we discuss the origin of the aquarium! It starts with the need to look closer at certain cephalopods and grows into an industry that tries its best to do right by its captive subjects.

CW: Fish Death/Harm

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It's expensive to live, and it's expensive to die. Not only that, you still have choices for your corpse after death! Join us today as we delve into less conventional ways to dispose of your mortal instrument and the price point for some much cooler alternatives than a box.

CW: Death, Decay

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We're returning this week to the listener question from Charlie! This week we address three more idioms: paint the town red, crocodile tears, and run amok. Springheel Jack hops into this episode alongside crocodilians and culture bound syndromes!

CW: violence, mental illness, murder, mass murder, suicide, suicide by police (mostly all after the ad break)

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