You Know What I've Been Wondering?

You Know What I've Been Wondering?

By Sarah Bedwell & Jane BertelsenSociety & Culture
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You Know What I've Been Wondering? episodes

  • Molly Maguires & Feral Children: Are You My Mother?

    Spooky Season is upon us! It's now October, Sarah's favorite month of the year, and even though it's still hot outside we're ready to curl up in a sweater and turn our podcast into a fireside chat. This week, Jane teaches a history lesson on the Molly Maguires. Spoiler alert, they're not a badass group of Irish women, but still worth learning about! Then, Sarah shares some stories about feral children (TW: child abuse).  Additionally, we throw in some brand new sentences! Like what you're hearing? Consider donating to us at https://www.patreon.com/ykwibwpodcast!

    57 min
  • Werewolves & Nicolas Flamel: What Harry Potter Skipped (with Laurel Reiter)

    Surprise, it's Friday! We apologize for our late release this week - some technical difficulties got the better of us - but we are back and better than before! This week, we're covering what J.K. Rowling skipped. Our special guest Laurel tells use about some werewolf lore. Then, Sarah tells the true story of Nicolas Flamel. Did he really create the philosopher's stone? Listen to find out! Plus, ever wondered about ancient pornography? Like what you're hearing? Consider donating to us at https://www.patreon.com/ykwibwpodcast!

    1 hr 16 min
  • Friday the 13th & Real Female Detectives: First Grade Graduates

    We have officially entered spooky season! We hope you all made it through last Friday the 13th unscathed and are ready to do it again in December! This week, Jane talks about the superstition behind Friday the 13th. Sarah shares some stories about real female detectives. Anything men can do women can do better! We also might rank the scariness of some clowns. Like what you're hearing? Consider donating to us at https://www.patreon.com/ykwibwpodcast!

    59 min
  • Twin Telepathy & Banksy: Double The Fun

    It's Wednesday, my dudes! We hope you're not seeing double yet - unless you're an identical twin, that is. This week, Jane shares some fun facts and anecdotes about twin telepathy. Sarah speculates wildly on the identity of Banksy. Plus, ever wonder why everything is funnier when you're tired? We can tell you! Like what you're hearing? Consider donating to us at https://www.patreon.com/ykwibwpodcast!

    1 hr 4 min
  • Larry Stylinson & Timmothy Pitzen: We'll Just Wait It Out

    We have loved One Direction since before we were 18! This week, Jane is back in NYC and Sarah is back from vacation, so we're ready to rock and roll. Jane explains the Larry Stylinson conspiracy theory, then Sarah takes us down a more serious road and tells the story of missing child, Timmothy Pitzen. We also have some discussions about spooning and hurricanes! If you are in an area affected by Hurricane Dorian, we hope you take the necessary safety precautions. Like what you're hearing? Consider donating to us at https://www.patreon.com/ykwibwpodcast!

    1 hr 10 min
  • Going Postal & Dolly Parton: The Offices Are Postal, The Music Is Country

    It's the end of summer! Sarah is sunburnt on vacation, despite her well-wishes that she wouldn't be, and Jane has made it back to New York - but before all that happened, we recorded this episode! This week, Jane explains what it means to "go postal" and boy, we certainly hope it doesn't happen to any of you. Then, Sarah tells Dolly Parton's story from backwoods to Broadway. Also, what do you think of being under surveillance? We apologize for the odd sound quality this summer - this will be our last episode recorded through Skype!  Like what you're hearing? Consider donating to us at https://www.patreon.com/ykwibwpodcast!

    56 min
  • Amelia Earhart & The Titanic: The Dangers Of Crossing The Ocean

    IT'S OUR 25TH EPISODE! As a way to pat ourselves on the back for all our hard work, we picked our topics this week! We're giving you two good reasons to never cross the ocean. First, Jane tells us all about Amelia Earhart - and her potential discovery? Sarah talks about her favorite maritime disaster, the sinking of the Titanic. As we reach the end of Leo season, we remind you to dream big - but not TOO big!   Like what you're hearing? Consider donating to us at https://www.patreon.com/ykwibwpodcast! 

    1 hr 20 min
  • Kale's Popularity & Brexit: I'll Have What Ireland's Having

    If you thought you were getting a week without a conspiracy theory, then you were wrong! This week, Jane covers the story behind kale's popularity and its SHOCKING twist! Sarah explains Brexit as best and simply as she can. It's pretty much the worst game of deal or no deal ever. Like what you're hearing? Consider donating to us at https://www.patreon.com/ykwibwpodcast! 

    1 hr 2 min
  • Heatwaves In Europe & Planet X: It's Too Darn Hot!

    It's getting hot in Europe, so take out all of your recyclables and help save the planet! This week Jane tells us about the present and past heatwaves in Europe, their effects, and reminds us why they're happening (hint: Climate Change (not a Mandela Effect)). Sarah explains Planet X: both the astronomical history and the conspiracy theory! But when aren't we talking about a conspiracy theory at this point? We also take a moment to discuss the birth of a very important historical figure, our co-host, Jane. Like what you're hearing? Consider donating to us at https://www.patreon.com/ykwibwpodcast! 

    1 hr 10 min
  • Atlantis & Area 51: A Conspiracy Inside A Conspiracy

    When in Leo season, you layer on the conspiracy theories. Today we are coming at you with two hot takes: the lost city of Atlantis and the mysteries of Area 51. Jane reveals the REAL location of Atlantis and Sarah tells you everything you need to know before storming Area 51. Plus, we mix in some fun throwbacks to previous episodes. Like what you're hearing? Consider donating to us at https://www.patreon.com/ykwibwpodcast!

    1 hr 18 min

About You Know What I've Been Wondering?

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A podcast where two roommates ask each other about all the things we should know about - but don't. You Know What I've Been Wondering? is a comedy, history, and culture podcast answering the questions…