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The Grim Reaper, Thanatos, psychopomps galore - allow us be your escort into the deep dark world of the personification of Death.

The following episode contains mentions of inevitability, darkness, the end. The one thing throughout all of human history that has inspired fear, unsettled the minds of every living being, and loomed perpetually in back of our skulls. All consuming. Inescapable truth. 

Momento mori. Remember, you will die.

So you think you know one of the most well-known macabre families in American cinema? Well, lets just test your knowledge, shall we? The famous (infamous?) Addams Family may seem gray, but we've got some colorful facts to share about them. Happy Spooky Time!

Also, if you dare to suck and agree with the sentiment, 'fuck perfection,' check out the band Mars Counsel on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marscounsel/ and follow their new hashtag: #firsttakefridaymc

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DISCLAIMER: From 50:55-54:15, we recall a story which contains descriptions of gore. Discussions surrounding drug use are also featured throughout. • • • • • Do you D.A.R.E. to resist drugs and violence? If you were in an American middle or high school between 1983 and 2010, it is very likely that you’ve been asked that exact question. Over the years, each of us D.A.R.E. Program graduates has wondered, at least once, if this thing actually worked, and while every individual’s experience is different, the true story is more corrupt than you might expect.

As we extend pride month celebrations into July, we're sharing the life story of bad-ass, bisexual and pants-wearing 17th century woman, Julie d'Aubigny. This passionate sword-fighting opera singer quickly became our Woman Crush Wednesday with her tendancies to literally fight the power and to shatter 'womanly expectations.'  Choose a lover, get comfy, and let's burn down a convent. 

Most people are familiar with the on-screen drama of famous movies such as The Exorcist and The Wizard of Oz, but lurking behind the camera are real life twists and turns that have us wondering if we should stay and order that third bucket of popcorn... or run for our lives. If we've learned anything from this episode, it's this; don't use real human remains for a fake movie, quadruple check the safety features for dangerous stunts, and that big cats are terrifying. 

In solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, we've included the following links to make it easier for you to help support this fundamental cause: 

Signing petitions, joining protests, donating: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/

Intersectionality Matters: https://aapf.org/podcast

Throughline: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510333/throughline

1619: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/23/podcasts/1619-podcast.html

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We all know that animals have a keen sense of smell. They use their skilled sniffers for hunting, finding drugs, and really getting to know other animal's butts. What you may not know is that they are also great at sniffing out trouble - trouble that has put people's lives in danger - but our furry friends are no bystanders. They track down and attack trouble like Dick Van Dyke attacks a dusty chimney (with song and dance of course). Animals have saved people's and we're here to share just a few amazing examples.