Why Would You Ask That?

It's called 'Hentai', and it's art. Jokes aside, where did these pornographic pictographs get their start? Why are tentacles involved? Where did the term come from? Remy guides us on a lusty lecture talking about the origin.

CW: Sex, Non-human Sex

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This is the second episode in a multipart series. If you haven't listened, please go back and listen to part 1! The McLeod brothers aren't the only unlucky people in the Nahanni. We talk about people on the run— or simply lost for years until the mystery is unveiled. What happened to the girl who slipped away? Who is the Mad Trapper? How many people are being hit over the head with bottles??

CW: Death, Dismemberment, Assault, Mental Illness, Gun Violence

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We've got a listener question episode today, the first of a multi-part series! Up in Canada is a beautiful park reserve boasting amazing canoeing, camping, hiking— and history. The Nahanni National Park Reserve boasts names like "Funeral Range", "Deadman's Valley", and "Hell's Gate" for good reason. This episode we introduce you to the valley and bring you into the beginning of the string of deaths and disappearances that surround this enormous watershed.

CW: Death, Dismemberment, Suicide

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We once again are diving into a Chattersode and exploring the world of animals. Specifically, what our favorite animals, and even more specifically, our favorite birds are! Why are so granular about it? We have a lot to say about these birds and why they're so amazing, so tune in to hear about some amazing mimics, minds, and mischievious birds of the animal kingdom. 

CW: Animal Death

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So beyond the history of two prophets, where did Mormonism go in the modern era? How does it mesh with our modern sensibilities and contemporary religious practices? We discuss this along with some personal experiences in this episode, neatly finishing our foray into the LDS.

CW: Proselytizing, Forced Religious Participation, Polygamy

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Build your celestial kingdom collection now! With over 50 potential wives, the world is your oyster. Each wife has a unique personality and traits! But watch out— it's possible to lose a wife if your resource management is poor! Play as THE PROPHET BRIGHAM YOUNG in this revolutionary new MOVEMENT!

CW: Murder, Proselytizing/Forced Conversion, Racism

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Back before Dr. Ruth was the go-to sexologist, there was James Graham. A Scottish-born man with a famous temple, he had some interesting ideas about what would fix whatever your sexual problems were. Listen in as we learn about the early history of sexology. 

CW: Sex and various adult activities

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We enter the world of religion once again by addressing one of the Big Ones... the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or... Mormonism. How did it get its start? How did the LDS church wind up in Utah when Joseph Smith started in Vermont? Where did all those unusual practices get their start? This is the first of a multi-part episode series.

CW: Child Death (one sentence), Gun Violence, Religion

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Have you valued the little things in life? The mundane things? The tiny things around you that quietly make your life better? Occlunapids are one of these things. They hold back disaster... make sure things don't come tumbling from their homes... and most importantly... they clip bread bags closed.

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We're answering a question from our lovely listeners, and this ended up being a 2 parter! This half discusses what the hell is going on with this man— is he like, okay? (Answer: no) Why buy Twitter? Why constantly sink into the mire? What minority opinion is putting him on a pedestal and raising him higher than he should be? 

CW: Bullying, Mention of Someone Calling Someone Else a Pedophile, Submarines, Claustrophobia

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