This Strange World: Recent Episodes
High Tops Media & Gavin Berger, Leah Ettinger, and Chris Ashe
The world is a strange place. From creepy conspiracy theories, to weird laws, to terrifying cults, this podcast explores them all. Each week, one of our hosts takes a deep dive into a strange, weird, and random topic, and discusses what they found with the other hosts.
Gavin, Leah, and Chris are three college students who started This Strange World as a project for class, but became so interested in learning more about strange topics that they decided to make it for real. Join them on their journey as they try to make sense of This Strange World.
The time has come, the culmination of spooky season is upon us. To wrap up our Cryptids season, we decided to have some fun and talk about some straight up ridiculous cryptids, so ridiculous it’s hard to believe anyone thought they were real. We also take a personality quiz to see what cryptids we are! (Hint: The results may surprise you.)
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Sources https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cryptid
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Top_Ten_Ridiculous_Cryptids
https://uquiz.com/quiz/X0fZIl/which-cryptid-are-you
We’re just passed halfway through spooky season, which means we’re halfway through our four bonus episodes in our Cryptids season! For our third bonus episode (and twelfth true episode) in our Cryptids season, we’re going to talk about cryptids from the state of West Virginia! There were truly so many from this one state that we felt they deserved their own episode. (Hint: If your state has more than one museum dedicated to a cryptid, you might have a problem.)
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Sources https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cryptid
https://libguides.wvu.edu/Halloween/monsters
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Mothman
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Flatwoods_Monster
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Grafton_Monster
In case you missed last week’s episode, we’re back to finish up our Cryptids season with four bonus episodes for the spooooky month of October. For our second bonus episode (and eleventh true episode) in our Cryptids season, we’re going to talk about some creatures that used to be classified as cryptids, but have been proven to be real! Otherwise known as former cryptids proven real. (Hint: You might not even realize that some of these used to be creatures of legends! Listen to find out!)
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Sources https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cryptid
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Former_Cryptids
https://content.time.com/time/subscriber/article/0,33009,770931,00.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congo_peafowl
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/speaking-of-science/wp/2015/04/01/the-platypus-is-so-weird-that-scientists-thought-the-first-specimen-was-a-hoax/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hogzilla
https://www.foxnews.com/story/alabama-boy-kills-1051-pound-monster-pig-bigger-than-hogzilla
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/African_Peacock
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Platypus
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Hogzilla
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Giant_Squid
Surprise! It’s October, also known as “Spooky Season”, so we decided to truly finish off our Cryptids season with four bonus episodes for this very spooky month! For our first bonus episode (and tenth true episode) in our Cryptids season, we’re going to talk about some dragons, river monsters, and snakes! These cryptids didn’t necessarily fit into any other episodes we made, so we decided to make an episode just for them! (Hint: It’s kind of like the Lake Monsters episode, but with river monsters, and also with dragons and snakes.)
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Sources https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cryptid
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Dragons_and_Dragonoids
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Cumberland_Dragon
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Category:River_Monsters
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Bassigator
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Ahuitzotl
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Snakes
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Tsuchinoko
For our ninth episode in our Cryptids season, we’re going to talk about supernatural cryptids! Supernatural cryptids are described as having anomalous and unexplained abilities, and are often linked with Spirits and Demons. Pretty much any cryptid that can be attributed to some force beyond scientific understanding or the laws of nature. (Hint: Did that shadow in the corner of my room just move?)
This is the finale of the main part of the season, so we’re going to take a few weeks off, but maybe we’ll be back when it gets a little spookier out… To quote Gavin, “Who’s to say?”
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Sources https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cryptid
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Supernatural
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Wendigo
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Shadow_People
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Baba_Yaga
For our eight episode in our Cryptids season, we’re going to talk about flying beasts! A flying cryptid is any cryptid that has evolved to fly. There are also gliding cryptids, but they have evolved slightly differently to flying cryptids, as they can’t fly on their own. Flying cryptids have evolved a number of different times without a single ancestor that brings them together. Think of any big bird with wings, it can probably be categorized as a flying beast. (Hint: Does Big Bird count??)
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Sources https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cryptid
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Flying_and_Gliding
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Thunderbird
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Ahool
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Phoenix
For our seventh episode in our Cryptids season, we’re going to talk about feline cryptids! This is the category for all feline or cat based cryptids. Cats are well-represented in cryptozoology and cryptid cats have been the sole subject of a variety of cryptozoological works. Mystery cats fall into various categories with different possible explanations, including alien big cats, undocumented hybrids and colour morphs, emergent species, possible undescribed species, and theoretical survivals of prehistoric cats. They may also be classified as distinct types, such as spotted lions, dark leopards, or speckled jaguars. (Hint: At least you have nine lives.)
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Sources https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cryptid
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Feline
https://cryptidarchives.fandom.com/wiki/Cats_in_cryptozoology
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Fearsome_Critters
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Cactus_Cat
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Sliver_Cat
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Santer
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Wampus_Cat
For our sixth episode in our Cryptids season, we’re going to talk about atmospheric beasts! Atmospheric Beasts are the strangest of the flying monsters from ufology, cryptozoology, and astrobiology. According to eyewitness reports, these beings are living creatures, but they break all the usual rules that the biologists apply to living organisms. They appear to be able to levitate without any need for wings, as well as their bodies are even depicted in a semi-solid, often partially invisible, state. (Hint: Don’t look up.)
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https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Atmospheric_Beasts
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Atmospheric_Jellyfish
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Air_Rods
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Sky_Serpents
For our fifth episode in our Cryptids season, we’re going to talk about lake monsters! A lake monster is a purported form of fresh-water or saltwater dwelling megafauna appearing in mythology, rumor, or local folklore. A well known example is the Loch Ness Monster (which we did a previous episode about in June 2021, check it out!). Lake monsters’ depictions are often similar to some sea monsters. Many lake monsters were considered to be dragon like sea serpents in the early sightings, however, most of all lake monster sightings in modern times describe the beasts to have long necks and large bodies with flippers. (Hint: Better watch where you’re swimming this summer!)
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Sources https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cryptid
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Lake_Monsters
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Lizzie
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Thetis_Lake_Monster
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Champ
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Old_Greeny
For our fourth episode in our Cryptids season, we’re going to talk about plantae, or plant based cryptids! They may be 100% plant, such as the fern flower, or partly plant, such as the Moss man or the Honey Island Swamp Monster. (Hint: This episode is sure to grow on ya!)
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Sources https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cryptid
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Plantae
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Fern_Flower
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Moss_Man
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Honey_Island_Swamp_Monster
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Ya-Te-Veo
For our third episode in our Cryptids season, we’re going to talk about poisonous and venomous cryptids! A poisonous and/or venomous cryptid is a cryptid (such as snakes, scorpions, spiders, plants, etc…) that produces any toxin for predatory or defensive purposes. The poison can be found in the blood, muscles, liver, be processed by specialized glands, or be found in the sap of plants. Not all cryptids are equally toxic for life and in some cases the production of toxins varies depending on the time of year. (Hint: Stay a safe six feet from these cryptids.)
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Sources https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cryptid
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Poisonous_and_Venomous_Cryptids
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Mongolian_Death_Worm
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Basilisk
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/J%27ba_FoFi
For our second episode in our Cryptids season, we’re going to talk about alien cryptids! Aliens are creatures from space, or any living creatures that are not originally from Earth. They could be anything from simple bacteria to intelligent life.
For a cryptid to fall under this category, they typically have to fit at least one of the following descriptions: the ability to speak, and confirms through its dialogue that it is of extraterrestrial origin; is generally thought of as an alien, or has an appearance or traits similar to that of known Alien Cryptids; visit earth in spaceships or flying discs; the witness(es) that saw the cryptid claim it was or refer to it as an alien. (Hint: Something that without a doubt exists in one of those galaxies from the new NASA pics.)
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Sources https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cryptid
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Aliens
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Chupacabra
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Fresno_Nightcrawler
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Wanderlight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhaMrCUDhjk
This Strange World is back with our fourth season! Last season we had the running theme of Bizarre Experiences, but this season we’ve found a new theme…Cryptids! You know, Bigfoot, The Loch Ness Monster, things like that!
Every episode this season we are going to be doing a deep dive into a different type of cryptid. Our season premiere starts the season with humanoids, cryptids similar to humans in their anatomy. Some are also thought to be intelligent on a human level since they seem to have evolved in a similar path. Humanoid cryptids typically have the ability to walk upright (biomechanic bipedalism), two eyes (binocular vision), and are typically not quite human (like human mixed with another animal-anthropomorphic). (Hint: It’s like you, but different.)
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Sources https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cryptid
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Humanoids
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Deer_Man
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Ningen
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Cherufe
For our second bonus (and truly final) episode in our Bizarre Experiences season, we’re talking about Anatoli Bugorski, a retired Russian particle physicist who is known for surviving a radiation accident in 1978, when a high-energy proton beam from a particle accelerator passed through his brain.
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Sources https://www.iflscience.com/health-and-medicine/the-man-who-put-his-head-inside-a-particle-accelerator-while-it-was-switched-on/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anatoli_Bugorski
https://www.discovermagazine.com/health/if-you-stuck-your-head-in-a-particle-accelerator
Surprise! Who would we be if we didn’t do a bonus episode at the end of the season! For our first bonus episode in our Bizarre Experiences season, we’re talking about Mary Reeser, a woman whose death was purported to be a case of spontaneous human combustion.
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Sources https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida/2019/10/17/spontaneous-combustion-in-st-petersburg-the-curious-case-of-mary-reeser/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Reeser
For our ninth and final episode in our Bizarre Experiences season, we’re talking about Stefan Mandel, a mathematician who was able to legally win the lottery 11 times.
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Sources https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOX7acjkGv0
https://www.fool.com/slideshow/25-things-more-likely-happen-you-winning-lottery/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2019/03/27/he-won-lottery-times-using-math-his-biggest-jackpot-still-came-down-luck/
For our eighth episode in our Bizarre Experiences season, we’re talking about Violet Jessop, an Argentinian ocean liner stewardess and nurse, who is known for surviving the sinkings of the RMS Titanic in 1912 and her sister ship, the HMHS Britannic, in 1916.
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Sources https://nomadflag.com/violet-jessop/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Violet_Jessop
For our seventh episode in our Bizarre Experiences season, we’re talking about Phineas Gage, an American railroad construction foreman remembered for his improbable survival of an accident in which a large iron rod was driven completely through his head, destroying much of his brain’s left frontal lobe.
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Sources https://www.verywellmind.com/phineas-gage-2795244
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/05/21/528966102/why-brain-scientists-are-still-obsessed-with-the-curious-case-of-phineas-gage
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phineas_Gage
For our sixth episode in our Bizarre Experiences season, we’re talking about Steven Callahan, a naval architect who, in 1981, survived for 76 days adrift on the Atlantic Ocean in a liferaft.
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Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Callahan
https://www.cruisingworld.com/story/people/adrift-40-years-later/
For our fifth episode in our Bizarre Experiences season, we’re talking about Ricky Megee, an Australian who is most notable for having been stranded in the Outback and surviving for 71 days in 2006.
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For our fourth episode in our Bizarre Experiences season, we’re talking about Tsutomu Yamaguchi, a Japanese marine engineer who survived both the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings during World War II.
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Sources https://www.history.com/news/the-man-who-survived-two-atomic-bombs
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsutomu_Yamaguchi
For our third episode in our Bizarre Experiences season, we are going to talk about Roy Sullivan, a United States park ranger in Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. Between 1942 and 1977, Sullivan was hit by lightning on seven occasions and survived all of them.
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/inside-the-life-of-the-man-known-as-the-spark-ranger/2013/08/15/947cf2d8-ea40-11e2-8f22-de4bd2a2bd39_story.html
https://allthatsinteresting.com/roy-sullivan
For our second episode in our Bizarre Experiences season, we are going to talk about Vesna Vulović, a Serbian flight attendant who holds the Guinness world record for surviving the highest fall without a parachute, just about 33,330 feet out of the sky.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVzpdehnd_o
https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevensalzberg/2012/05/06/falling-300-feet-onto-a-rock-and-surviving-to-tell-the-tale/?sh=4bcc68224f2d
This Strange World is back with our third season! Season three is going to be a little different than our normal seasons, a little more…bizarre. It’s so bizarre it even gets its own subtitle:
This Strange World: Bizarre Experiences
Every episode this season we are going to be doing a deep dive into a person who experienced something truly bizarre. Our season premiere starts the season with Frane Selak, known for his frequent brushes with death. He has been described as either the world’s luckiest or unluckiest man, depending on how you look at it. (Hint: Listen to decide for yourself!)
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Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frane_Selak
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/7721985/Frano-Selak-worlds-luckiest-man-gives-away-his-lottery-fortune.html
https://allthatsinteresting.com/frane-selak
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZyUWLW7kEI
Double surprise! Another bonus Season 2 episode! Just in time for Halloween! This week, Gavin bring’s in some of the most popular urban legends, like The Vanishing Hitchhiker, Bloody Mary, The Bunny Man, and more! (Hint: Don’t listen to this too late at night.)
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Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urban_legend
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_urban_legends
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryptozoology
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanishing_hitchhiker
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/the-vanishing-hitchhiker/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black-eyed_children
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/black-eyed-children/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bunny_Man
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloody_Mary_(folklore)
Surprise! A bonus Season 2 episode! Maura Murray was a college student who disappeared on the evening of February 9, 2004, after a car crash on Route 112 near Woodsville, New Hampshire, a village in the town of Haverhill. This week, Chris brings us the story of the disappearance of Maura Murray, which has been described as the “first crime mystery of the social media age”, having occurred days after the launch of Facebook. (Hint: Don’t go out on a school night.)
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Sources https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAZtQe0NJ30
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Maura_Murray
For our Season 2 finale, Gavin, Leah, and Chris look back on Season 2, get nostalgic for their childhoods, learn about the science of nostalgia, and more! (Hint: You do not want to miss this one!)
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Sources https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/g28471716/things-only-90s-kids-remember/
https://www.buzzfeed.com/briangalindo/90s-kids-things-that-are-nothing-but-good-memories
https://www.bustle.com/wellness/ways-nostalgia-changes-your-brain-according-to-science-12062453
Hey! Get your head out of the gutter. Hundreds of roadside attractions around the world consider themselves to be the “world’s largest.” They aren’t all verified, some are outright wrong, but each makes its claim with the gusto of a carnival barker. This week, Chris brings in some of the world’s largest roadside attractions, while Gavin and Leah play a game to guess where they are. (Hint: Things get heated.)
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Sources https://blog.batchgeo.com/worlds-largest-roadside-attractions/
A parody religion or mock religion is a belief system that challenges the spiritual convictions of others, often through humor and satire. This week, Gavin brings in some famous examples of parody religions, while Chris and Leah help to come up with their own parody religion. (Hint: It gets pretty deep.)
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Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parody_religion
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_Spaghetti_Monster
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Flying-Spaghetti-Monster
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gospel_of_the_Flying_Spaghetti_Monster
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russell%27s_teapot
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invisible_Pink_Unicorn
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Stupid%27s_Day_Parade
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omphalos_hypothesis
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jediism
In 1994, Italian police officer and former Olympic pentathlete Mauro Prosperi was looking to push his physical limits. He decided to enter the Marathon des Sables (French for Marathon of the Sands, also known as Sahara Marathon), a six-day, 251 km (156 mi) ultramarathon, which is approximately the distance of six regular marathons. The multi-day race is held every year in southern Morocco, in the Sahara Desert. It has been regarded as the toughest foot race on Earth. What followed was a near deadly experience that pushed Prosperi to his breaking point. This week, Chris guides us through the ultramarathon that almost killed Mauro Prosperi. (Hint: Do not try this at home.)
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Sources https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apLSdNuUdKU
https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-30046426
A family of five disappeared on a tech-free road-trip only to turn up one by one after a week-long odyssey of more than 1,600km (995 miles), which ended with a police investigation and two of them in psychiatric care. This week, Leah walks us through the strange disappearance of the Tromp family. (Hint: Keep your cell phone on you when you go camping.)
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Sources https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-37293494
https://www.buzzfeed.com/ryanbergara/this-is-the-story-behind-the-disappearance-of-the
First, we talked about The 27 Club. Next, we talked about the Paul is Dead conspiracy theory. Now, Gavin is rounding out his trilogy of musician conspiracy theories this week by bringing in theories about more musicians that have been replaced by clones, faked their deaths so they could live mundane lives out of the spotlight, musicians who were secretly murdered, and more! (Hint: You’ll have to listen to decide for yourself if Elvis is still alive.)
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Sources https://www.vulture.com/2016/10/pop-culture-conspiracy-theories-c-v-r.html
This episode contains strong themes and language that may be not suitable for younger listeners.
The “Boy in the Box” is the name given to an unidentified murder victim, a 4-to 6-year-old boy, whose naked, battered body was found in a bassinet box in the Fox Chase section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on February 25, 1957. This week, Leah brings in the details to this dark cold case, while Chris and Gavin debate who the unknown child is. (Hint: Listen to find out!)
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Sources https://medium.com/the-mystery-box/unsolved-mysteries-who-was-the-boy-in-the-box-172e19dbba85
https://www.historicmysteries.com/the-boy-in-the-box/
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For our third cult episode, Chris brings in his research about the Manson Family, and the trials that followed the Manson Murders. The Manson Family was a commune and cult led by Charles Manson that was active in California in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The group consisted of approximately 50 followers, who lived an unconventional lifestyle with habitual use of hallucinogenic drugs such as LSD. (Hint: This episode is not for the faint of heart.)
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Sources https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/manson-family-murders-what-need-to-know-180972655/
https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/charles-manson
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manson_Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWbzE0aZIvY&t=904s
https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/manson-family-murder-trial
Howard Phillips Lovecraft was an American author of fantasy, horror, and science fiction. Lovecraft has become a cult figure for his Cthulhu Mythos, a series of loosely interconnected fictions featuring a pantheon of human-invalidating entities. This week, Gavin introduces Lovecraft and the Cthulhu Mythos to Chris and Leah, while everyone tries to figure out how to pronounce “Nyarlathotep”. (Hint: It’s not even the hardest name to pronounce.)
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Sources https://lovecraft.fandom.com/wiki/Howard_Phillips_Lovecraft
https://lovecraft.fandom.com/wiki/Cthulhu_Mythos
https://lovecraft.fandom.com/wiki/Great_Old_One
https://lovecraft.fandom.com/wiki/Cthulhu
https://lovecraft.fandom.com/wiki/Outer_God
https://lovecraft.fandom.com/wiki/Azathoth
https://lovecraft.fandom.com/wiki/Yog-Sothoth
https://lovecraft.fandom.com/wiki/Nyarlathotep
Cryptids are an animal (such as Sasquatch or The Loch Ness Monster) that has been claimed to exist but never proven to exist. In our second episode about Cryptids, Chris explains the legends behind The Loch Ness Monster, Skinwalkers, and the Beast of Truro, leaving Gavin and Leah to wonder if there is some truth to these mysteries. (Hint: Listen to find out for yourself!)
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Sources https://www.nytimes.com/1982/01/17/us/beast-of-truro-mystifying-cape-cod.html
https://www.history.com/news/skinwalker-ranch-paranormal-ufos-mutilation
https://www.legendsofamerica.com/navajo-skinwalkers/
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Loch-Ness-monster-legendary-creature
https://blogs.iu.edu/sciu/2020/12/12/seven-cryptids-species/
Now when most people think of the Men in Black, they probably think of the 1997 film, Men in Black, starring Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith, but did you know the movie might be based on a real organization. Strange sightings over the decades have created a conspiracy about a real-life supernatural organization known as the “Men in Black”. This week, Leah brings in some suspicious stories about the illusive organization, while Gavin and Chris decide if the tall tales have any possibility of being real. (Hint: We recommend steering clear of potential Men in Black.)
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Sources https://www.history.com/news/men-in-black-real-origins
https://thoughtcatalog.com/jacob-geers/2016/04/creepy-stories-of-the-real-men-in-black/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2KKUcxAdjc
As the age old saying goes: the cow goes “moo”, the pig goes “oink”, but what does the Sun sound like? This week, Gavin, Leah, and Chris bring in some strange, weird, and unexplained sounds to listen to and discuss from the depths of the oceans, the far reaches of space, and…animals? (Hint: We recommend listening while you listen to the episode.)
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Sources https://youtu.be/TX_X685TGtc
https://youtu.be/i5GnLLZYGxw
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_unexplained_sounds
https://youtu.be/7rE_FG2xauA
https://youtu.be/HrMCnJ4k6us
https://youtu.be/nPuOQxJOqh0
https://youtu.be/WSOqOv68UsU
https://youtu.be/pW27vpK4ALQ
The components of music grab on tight to our emotional circuitry. In times of trouble, music is there to soothe the soul and ease the mind. This week Gavin, Leah, and Chris explore why music is an essential component of movies and TV, as well as how music is used to reduce stress. Plus, our friend Ray joins us to explore the mysteries of how music has such a hold on our emotions and why music therapy exists. (Hint: Music always helps the vibes.)
We do not own the copyrights to 21st Century Breakdown by Green Day or Mad World by Gary Jules. We are using the songs for educational and commentary purposes.
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Horowitz, Seth. “The Universal Sense: How Hearing Shapes the Mind.” Chapter 9. Westchester Book Group, 2012.
Shiffman, Richard. “The Healing Power of Music.” The New York Times. April 8, 2021. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/08/well/music-therapy-treatment-stress.html
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hr8fmq5z2Hk&ab_channel=CesarHuchim
The Voyager Golden Records are two phonograph records that were included aboard both Voyager spacecraft launched in 1977. The records contain sounds and images selected to portray the diversity of life and culture on Earth, and are intended for any intelligent extraterrestrial life form who may find them. This week, Gavin talks about some of the images, music, sounds, and greetings on the record, while Leah and Chris pitch a new updated record that they think should be sent into space. (Hint: The world was very different in the late 70s.)
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Sources https://voyager.jpl.nasa.gov/golden-record/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voyager_Golden_Record
Everyone has had the child-like wonder to look for buried treasure in their backyard and at the beach, but you never really find much. Some people take it to the next level, cracking hundred year old cyphers and looking for hidden artwork in the mountains and gold buried in forests. This week, Chris brings in some true stories of real buried and hidden treasures throughout time while Gavin and Leah start to plan trips to find them. (Hint: X marks the spot!)
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Sources https://www.rd.com/list/hidden-treasures-in-usa/
https://www.outsideonline.com/2419429/forrest-fenn-treasure-jack-stuef
https://coolmaterial.com/feature/real-treasure-hunts/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Bellamy
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whydah_Gally
For many years the history of the Mongols has been cloudy, with translations of translations setting them up to be a brute society of savages, hellbent on conquering, but that is just not true. This week Leah brings in some of the biggest misconceptions about the Mongol Empire and Genghis Khan. She also brings her friend Sam Bass, a professor of Mongol and East Asian History at Simon Fraser University in Canada. (Hint: Strap in, because things are gonna get technical.)
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Sources https://www.ancient.eu/Mongol_Warfare/
https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/how-mongols-made-world-tremble-38262?page=0%2C2
https://cooltrebuchets.weebly.com/trebuchets-vs-catapults.html
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-genghis-khan-asian-conqueror-on-womens-rights-2010mar07-story.html
https://thetyee.ca/Books/2010/07/26/GenghisFeminist/
https://www.theglobalist.com/the-women-who-ruled-the-mongol-empire/
https://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-genghis-khan
https://science.discoveryplace.org/blog/genghis-khan-the-man-the-myth-the-legend
http://brandonthegrey.blogspot.com/2016/07/mongol-misconceptions.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JJZ9IuiuBg
https://www.amonbe.org/genghis-khans-mongol-women/
https://archive.org/details/encyclopediaofmo0000atwo
https://cedar.wwu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1003&context=cedarbooks
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https://archive.org/details/Dawson1966MissionToAsia/page/n37/mode/2up
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Tatiana Zerjal et. al. “The Genetic Legacy of the Mongols” American journal of human genetics, vol. 72 (3), 2003, pp. 717-21.
Choongwon Jeong et. al. “A Dynamic 6,000-Year Genetic History of Eurasia’s Eastern Steppe” Cell, vol. 183 (4), 2020, pp. 890-904.
In this very special bonus episode, Gavin, Leah, and Chris bring in some of their favorite phases to determine which one has the best origin.
This episode was submitted to NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge College Edition, and received an honorable mention! We are thrilled to share this news and finally share this bonus episode! Be on the lookout for a full length episode on famous phrases coming soon, and check out more TSW at the links below!
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The world is probably going to end at some point, right? Whether it’s a billion years from now or next week, that hasn’t stopped people from trying to predict a potential impending doomsday. This week Gavin brings in some of his favorite armageddon predictions while Chris and Leah make their own predictions about the end of the world. (Hint: If you get it wrong the first time, maybe you can’t predict the end of the world, so stop trying.)
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Sources https://www.britannica.com/list/10-failed-doomsday-predictions
https://www.livescience.com/7926-10-failed-doomsday-predictions.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_dates_predicted_for_apocalyptic_events
Between February 1st and 2nd of 1959, nine Russian hikers died in the northern Ural Mountains. The circumstances were unknown, but many theories have circulated for decades. The event became known as the Dyatlov Pass Incident. This week, Chris explains what allegedly happened on that mountain, while Gavin and Leah come up with their own conspiracies about the ultimate demise of the expedition. (Hint: Be careful scaling tall mountains in Russia with no cell phone, because ya know, it’s the 50s.)
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https://youtu.be/50MW9Rczxe8
https://youtu.be/Y8RigxxiilI
https://youtu.be/wENKt8bR2RM
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyatlov_Pass_incident
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/scientists-may-have-finally-unraveled-mystery-dyatlov-pass-incident-180976886/
In the highly anticipated third part to our SCP Foundation series, Leah brings in some brand new SCPs to talk about with Gavin and Chris, along with bringing in our friend (and professor), Pete Johanns, to give his take on these spooky anomalies. (Hint: Check out SCP Foundation Part 1 and Part 2, available wherever you get your podcasts!)
Disclaimer: There were technical difficulties with the recording, so the voices will occasionally distort to sound lower than they really are.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HGN49ieZzM
While most people are familiar with Football, Basketball, and Baseball, not as many people are as familiar with Kabaddi, Cycleball, and Chess Boxing. This week, Gavin brings in some of the most bizarre sports you’ve probably never heard of, and challenges Leah and Chris to guess what they are based on their name. (Hint: Zorbing might surprise you.)
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North Sentinel Island is a remote island near the coast of India. It is home to the Sentinelese, an indigenous people in voluntary isolation who have defended, often by force, their protected isolation from the outside world. In 1956 it was made illegal to be within five nautical miles of this island in order to prevent the resident tribespeople from contracting diseases to which they have no immunity. This week, Chris brings Leah and Gavin some stories about this tribe that is still living in the stone age, and the people who have attempted to visit North Sentinel Island. (Hint: You definitely don’t want to visit this island.)
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Sources https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXY1Dp-eWzA
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kionasmith/2018/11/30/everything-we-know-about-the-isolated-sentinelese-people-of-north-sentinel-island/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Allen_Chau
Archaeology is the study of human activity through the recovery and analysis of material culture. But what about “archeology” that isn’t accepted by modern standards? Well that might fall under the definition of pseudoarchaeology, which refers to interpretations of the past from outside the archaeological science community, which reject the accepted data gathering and analytical methods of the discipline. This week, Leah brings some examples ranging from aliens building the egyptian pyramids to the lost city of Atlantis. Plus, she brings her friend Nathan, an archeology grad student and professor to give his profession insight on this “alternative archaeology”. (Hint: Listen to find out how weird it gets!)
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Sources https://ahotcupofjoe.net/2018/08/what-is-pseudoarchaeology/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kensington_Runestone
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pseudoarchaeology
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlantis#Modern
https://about.illinoisstate.edu/glmill1/psuedoarchaeology-recources/?fbclid=IwAR2s_f6US2Za3GT_vsscCKScr4xfhAx2alMaghJSfilzNRuJ4isFG8sjqCA
https://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Ark_of_the_Covenant
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ark_of_the_Covenant
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_phenomenon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDgr4uvet-g
The Bermuda Triangle is a region in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean where multiple ships and aircrafts are said to have disappeared under mysterious circumstances. In recent years, many of these disappearances have been attributed to paranormal activity or extraterrestrial beings. Most reputable sources dismiss the idea that there is any mystery, but Gavin, Leah, and Chris have decided to take it upon themselves to decide if there is any legitimacy to the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle. (Hint: Listen to decide for yourself!)
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Sources https://www.history.com/topics/folklore/bermuda-triangle
https://www.businessinsider.com/what-is-bermuda-triangle-myths-mysteries-disappearances-vanishes
https://www.history.navy.mil/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/l/lost-patrol.html
https://www.livescience.com/15177-gallery-bermuda-triangle.html
https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/AroundTheWorld/story?id=7163464&page=1
https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19490117-1
On July 20, 1969, the United States landed on the moon…or did they? In our season premiere, Chris walks us through some Moon Landing Hoax Conspiracy Theories, while Gavin and Leah debate if you can recreate the moon landing in a movie studio. (Hint: You would need a really good movie studio by ‘60s standards.)
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Sources https://earthsky.org/space/apollo-and-the-moon-landing-hoax
https://science.howstuffworks.com/moon-landing-hoax.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moon_landing_conspiracy_theories
In this second bonus episode, Gavin, Leah, and Chris talk about some of their favorite episodes from season 1 and about how TSW came to be! Stick around until the end to hear the original episode that inspired it all. (Hint: It’s pretty wacky!)
Season 2 is coming real soon! Be sure to follow us wherever you get your podcasts to see when we release new episodes.
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In this special bonus episode, Gavin, Leah, and Chris talk about some of their favorite moments from Season 1! From quips at Chris, to quips at Chris, to quips at Chris, it really has been a wild season.
Thank you so much for listening to and downloading our episodes. We’ve loved making them and are super excited to begin season 2 with all new topics! Be sure to follow us wherever you get your podcasts to see when we release new episodes. (Hint: You won’t want to miss them!)
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For our final episode of the year and the season, we decided to do a 2020 Year in Review! We start by looking back on some of the most popular trends and topics from this past year, and then we delve into some of the biggest topics in Music, Sports, Movies, and TV. (Hint: 2020 was quite the year.)
Sources https://trends.google.com/trends/yis/2020/US/
https://www.news24.com/channel/music/news/documentaries-about-music-stars-were-all-the-rage-in-2020-here-are-5-to-watch-20201224-2
https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/the-official-top-40-biggest-songs-of-2020-so-far__29264/
https://www.wonderwall.com/entertainment/music/biggest-music-moments-of-2020-so-far-356120.gallery?photoId=394638
https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2020-12-22/timeline-biggest-events-moments-sports-2020
https://reelgood.com/year/2020
For this holiday episode, Leah takes us through some unique holiday traditions, talking about food, festivities, and decorations from around the globe. Meanwhile, Gavin and Chris try to figure out which Asian country eats KFC on Christmas, which country carols with a dead horse skull, where The Elf on the Shelf originated, and more! (Hint: Regardless of your unique traditions, we wish you a very Happy Holidays!)
Sources https://www.heifer.org/blog/weird-and-wonderful-christmas-traditions-around-the-world.html
https://www.newsweek.com/10-weird-holiday-traditions-celebrated-around-world-757732
https://spoonuniversity.com/lifestyle/8-unique-holiday-food-traditions-from-around-the-globe
This week, Gavin gives us a deep dive into one of music’s most notorious conspiracy theories, Paul is Dead. We discuss how this theory managed to blow up and decide for ourselves if this holds any legitimacy. (Hint: Listen to decide for yourself!)
Sources https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/paul-mccartney-is-dead-conspiracy-897189/
http://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1860871_1860876_1860997,00.html
Cryptids are animals (such as Sasquatch or the Loch Ness Monster) that have been claimed to exist but never proven to exist. In our first episode about Cryptids, Chris explains the legends behind Bigfoot, The Jersey Devil, and The Dover Demon, leaving Gavin and Leah to wonder if there is some truth to these mysteries. (Hint: Listen to find out for yourself!)
Sources https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Dover_Demon
https://weirdnj.com/stories/jersey-devil/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bigfoot
This episode contains strong themes and may not be suitable for younger listeners.
For our second Overhyped episode, we talk about a more debatable overhyped video game, The Last of Us Part II. Leah brings us all the details as Chris follows along pretty well and Gavin asks a lot of clarifying questions. Plus, our friend Jeremy joins us to give us his views on the game. Also SPOILER WARNING for The Last of Us Part II. (Hint: The Last of Us Part II? More like…2 Last 2 Us.)
Sources https://www.essentiallysports.com/the-last-of-us-part-2-breaking-down-what-players-hate-in-the-game-esports-naughty-dog-news/
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.theverge.com/platform/amp/21286964/the-last-of-us-part-2-review-ps4
https://opencritic.com/game/8351/the-last-of-us-part-ii
https://www.npd.com/wps/portal/npd/us/news/top-10/video-games/
https://www.ign.com/articles/the-last-of-us-part-2-guide-and-walkthrough
https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2020/06/20/the-last-of-us-part-2-whats-the-problem-here-exactly/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2020/06/15/two-warnings-about-the-last-of-us-part-2-review-scores/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwzNbR0_gQA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYNrumyho0E
Have you ever had a misunderstood idea? Well a lot of people have, and they’ve gotten a shocking amount of money on crowdfunding sites. This week Gavin brings some of the most bizarre crowdfunding projects while Chris and Leah debate the needs for edible cups, meat soap, and a giant inflatable sculpture of Lionel Richie’s head. (Hint: Get in on wacky crowdfunding ideas before they go viral.)
Sources https://www.forbes.com/sites/ryanrobinson/2017/09/18/crowdfunded-side-projects-that-became-million-dollar-companies/
https://crowdfundingblog.com/most-successful-crowdfunding-projects/
https://www.lifewire.com/weirdest-successful-kickstarter-campaigns-3486133
https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/7925-weirdest-kickstarter-projects.html
https://www.visualcapitalist.com/19-weird-crowdfunding-campaigns-failed/
Leah brings us one of her favorite topics to talk about… dogs! More specifically, this week we talk about the famous dogs of the U.S. Presidents, as well as a few other animals that have had the chance to live in the White House. (Hint: Red, White and…Bark? I’m sorry.)
Animal Rescue Resources https://www.spcai.org/
https://www.aspca.org/
https://bestfriends.org/
https://www.hopeforpaws.org/
https://www.secondchanceanimals.org/
Sources https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/18/world/europe/corgi-dogs-queen-elizabeth.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/10/style/biden-german-shepherd-champ-major-rescue.html
https://youtu.be/1AS-dCdYZbo
https://www.bringfido.com/blog/history-of-dogs-in-the-white-house
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_corgis
In honor of Friday the 13th, Chris goes over the history of some famous superstitions while Leah and Gavin continue to knock on wood and throw salt over their shoulder. (Hint: Don’t break any mirrors or walk under any ladders.)
Sources https://www.insider.com/history-origin-people-superstitions-2018-4
https://www.cracked.com/article_20594_5-shockingly-violent-back-stories-everyday-traditions.html
https://www.rd.com/list/bizarre-origins-of-everyday-superstitions/
https://www.cracked.com/pictofacts-2005-19-origins-everyday-traditions-explained/
This week, Gavin talks about some of the most bizarre and unconventional phobias, while Chris and Leah try to guess what they are. (Hint: You can guess along at home!)
Sources https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/mental-health/phobias/related/weird-phobias/
https://emtv.com.pg/10-weirdest-phobias/
Spooky season is upon us! And that means it’s time for This Strange World’s first spooky 3-part episode! This episode is jam-packed with spooky content galor! First, Gavin is going to talk about some of the most popular halloween candies, then Chris is going to tell us some urban legends, and finally, Leah is going to talk about some horror movies that were based on real events. So gather some candy, get dressed in your finest costume, and don’t forget to wear a mask, because it’s time for This Spooky World: Halloween Special! (Hint: Boo!)
Topics Timecodes Gavin - Candy Facts: 05:45
Chris - Urban Legends: 46:49
Leah - Horror Movies based on Real Events: 01:19:32
Sources https://www.thedailymeal.com/holidays/most-popular-halloween-candies-every-decade-gallery
https://www.delish.com/food-news/g23281676/most-popular-halloween-candy-year-you-were-born/
https://1029thelake.iheart.com/content/2019-10-30-most-popular-halloween-candy-state-by-state-for-2019/
https://www.eatthis.com/popular-halloween-candy-america/
https://www.scaryforkids.com/high-beams/
https://www.scaryforkids.com/the-thing/
https://www.scaryforkids.com/babysitter/
https://www.scaryforkids.com/the-peephole/
https://www.scaryforkids.com/humans-can-lick-too/
https://themorningnews.org/article/the-statue-in-the-corner
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/arent-you-glad-you-didnt-turn-on-the-light/
2 Sentence Horror Stories - Google Images
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/movies/g19738089/horror-movies-based-on-true-stories/
https://youtu.be/qjqh9UVfNNk
https://youtu.be/1KgSp94nCZw
Throughout history, women have spoken out fearlessly against racial injustice, sexual injustice, climate change, and many other critical issues to make a difference for the future. In this week’s special episode, Leah discusses ten of the most influential women throughout history. Plus, our friend Kristen Mirand, from ABC 13 WSET in Virginia and a former Ithaca College alum, will join our conversation. (Hint: This is an episode you do not want to miss.)
Sources https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/gender-equality-laws-quotes-ruth-bader-ginsburg/
https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/news/most-inspirational-women-575925
https://helenkellerfoundation.org/about/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmeline_Pankhurst
https://www.biography.com/activist/emmeline-pankhurst
https://www.history.com/topics/exploration/amelia-earhart
https://www.historynet.com/amelia-earhart
https://www.biographyonline.net/people/diana/achievements_princess_diana.html
https://www.biography.com/activist/rosa-parks
https://www.biography.com/media-figure/oprah-winfrey
https://vocal.media/longevity/oprah-winfreys-greatest-accomplishments
https://www.unwomen.org/en/partnerships/goodwill-ambassadors/emma-watson
https://www.heforshe.org/en/movemen
https://time.com/person-of-the-year-2019-greta-thunberg/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greta_Thunberg
https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/peace/2014/yousafzai/facts/
https://time.com/4402630/malala-yousafzai-accomplishments/
We’re living in pretty strange times to say the least, and while we may be going through one of the most bizarre US elections in American history, it hasn’t always been smooth. Gavin brings in some stories of elections past and even some weird political candidates you wouldn’t expect, while Chris and Leah narrow down their top parody candidates. Plus our political expert Madison is here to help translate political jargon. It’s a fun time. (Hint: MAKE SURE YOU ARE REGISTERED TO VOTE.)
Voting is an important part of our democracy, and this year is especially important. There are a lot of resources to help you become knowledgeable on the candidates and get registered to vote, but we have provided a few of our favorites. Please, please, please, register to vote, and don’t forget to check early voting deadlines in your state or take the necessary precautions to vote in person.
Voting Resources https://www.vote.org/
https://votesaveamerica.com/
https://www.whenweallvote.org/
Sources https://www.cnn.com/2015/10/30/politics/interesting-u-s-elections/index.html
Chris brings some bizarre man-made disasters to discuss after having so much fun with the bizarre natural phenomena episode, while Gavin and Leah try to comprehend just how horrible humanity truly is. (Hint: Humanity needs to be nicer to the environment.)
Sources https://youtu.be/RMNo7IwwXDQ
https://www.businessinsider.com/the-biggest-man-made-disasters-2019-5
https://www.bu.edu/sustainability/minamata-disease/
https://www.nrdc.org/stories/flint-water-crisis-everything-you-need-know
https://www.world-nuclear.org/information-library/safety-and-security/safety-of-plants/chernobyl-accident.aspx
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perfluorooctanoic_acid
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Chicago_Fire
This episode contains strong themes and may not be suitable for younger listeners.
Leah discusses some more of her favorite spooky SCPs in our second SCP Foundation episode, while Gavin and Chris try to rationalize these loveable yet scary creations. (Hint: You probably shouldn’t listen to this one late at night either.)
Sources https://scpcb.gamepedia.com/
http://www.scp-wiki.net/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SCP_Foundation
http://www.scpwiki.com/scp-1544/comments/show
http://www.scpwiki.com/scp-4999
Gavin brings in some mind bending examples of one of his favorite conspiracy theories, The Mandela Effect, while Leah tries not to fall into a parallel dimension and Chris reevaluates his life. (Hint: This episode may cause you to reconsider everything you once knew to be real.)
Sources https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-mandela-effect-4589394
http://www.scholarpedia.org/article/False_memory
https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/mandela-effect
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/585887/mandela-effect-examples
https://www.buzzfeed.com/christopherhudspeth/crazy-examples-of-the-mandela-effect-that-will-make-you-ques
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04854XqcfCY
Chris brings some bizarre natural phenomena from around the world to discuss with Gavin and Leah. (Hint: Research plural versions of words before you record a podcast, so you could’ve been saying “phenomena” instead of “phenomenons” the entire time, which isn’t a real word.)
Sources https://youtu.be/sXnepGcGSpo
https://youtu.be/x3-AAXQT_VQ
https://belize.com/belize-blue-hole/
https://youtu.be/gKtWiFyyOGM
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darvaza_gas_crater
https://youtu.be/FKc3-QprPjE
https://youtu.be/9QX_AMkyt60
https://youtu.be/oQx0cRKwWJk
https://youtu.be/SQm_JCgbjB8
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Central_Terminal
https://earthsky.org/earth/death-valley-sliding-slithering-sailing-stone-mystery-solved
https://whenonearth.net/hidden-beach-puerto-vallarta/
Leah brings in a long list of video game easter eggs to discuss with the gang. Plus, our friend Bailey joins us to give his reactions to these hidden easter eggs. (Hint: We’re not professional gamers.)
For those who don’t know what an “easter egg” means, its original meaning meant a hidden object, as in an Easter egg hunt, however in pop culture it’s typically used to mean a hidden message, image, or feature in a video game, film, or other, usually electronic, medium.
Check out more about easter eggs in media here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter_egg_(media)
Sources https://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/features/13-easter-eggs-that-took-way-too-long-to-find-825709
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRgmwsk5mEI&feature=youtu.be
https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/best-video-game-easter-eggs/
https://callofduty.fandom.com/wiki/Easter_Eggs
https://www.kotaku.com.au/2020/04/10-best-gaming-easter-eggs/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfvCehIIS1c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Jm309cCDQo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxqCIywF0xA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjpvECKPq3g
https://bioshock.fandom.com/wiki/1999_Mode
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7lYuAP34gs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lt2odHSLhfk
This episode contains strong themes and may not be suitable for younger listeners.
Gavin discusses his research on The 27 Club, a conspiracy theory that connects the deaths of dozens of young popular musicians, artists, actors, and athletes who have died at age 27, often as a result of drug and alcohol abuse or violent means such as homicide, suicide, or transportation-related accidents. Definitely our darkest episode yet. (Hint: You should probably listen to this episode during the daytime.)
Mental Health Resources Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/) at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or text the Crisis Text Line (text HELLO to 741741). Both services are free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The deaf and hard of hearing can contact the Lifeline via TTY at 1-800-799-4889. All calls are confidential. Contact social media outlets directly if you are concerned about a friend’s social media updates or dial 911 in an emergency.
SAMHSA’s (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration; https://www.samhsa.gov/) National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357), (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service) or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.
National Institute of Mental Health - https://www.nimh.nih.gov/
Mental Health Resources - http://www.mhresources.org/
National Alliance on Mental Illness - https://www.nami.org/
Sources https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-lists/the-27-club-a-brief-history-17853/robert-johnson-26971/ https://www.history.com/news/music-legends-who-lived-fast-and-died-at-27-slideshow https://happymag.tv/why-are-we-obsessed-with-the-27-club/ https://theconversation.com/the-27-club-is-a-myth-56-is-the-bum-note-for-musicians-33586 https://www.history.com/news/curse-of-27-or-is-it-only-rock-n-roll https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_lighter_myth
This episode contains strong themes and may be not suitable for younger listeners.
For our second cult episode, Chris shares his research on the American UFO religious cult, Heaven’s Gate, while Gavin and Leah are baffled by the cult’s ‘90s website. (Hint: Don’t eat the applesauce.)
Sources http://www.heavensgate.com/
https://youtu.be/o9wLAJD_RYI
https://youtu.be/AqSZhwu1Rwo
http://www.deathreference.com/Gi-Ho/Heaven-s-Gate.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heaven%27s_Gate_(religious_group)
Leah discusses some of the most bizarre phone apps while Gavin and Chris try to rationalize the need for them. Plus, our friend Reilly joins us to give his take on these wacky apps. A lot of laughs are shared, so don’t miss out, because this is definitely our funniest episode yet! (Hint: Apparently, novelty doesn’t mean useless when referring to apps.)
Sources https://www.shortlist.com/news/iphones-worst-apps-apple-birthday
https://www.indy100.com/article/the-top-10-worst-apps-of-all-time–ZyKQnSXGPx
http://entm.ag/2aG2W4n
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/8-utterly-useless-apps-you-can-have-fun-with/slideshow/59047599.cms
https://www.insider.com/pointless-funny-iphone-and-android-apps-2017-5
Gavin brings in some of the worst Shark Tank pitches to discuss as Chris and Leah need to decide whether they’re in or out. Plus, our friend Tony stops by to discuss his experience buying an invention from Shark Tank. We also throw in a few of the best Shark Tank pitches at the end to prove it’s not all bad. (Hint: As Mark Cuban says, “Follow the green, not the dream”.)
Sources https://www.businessinsider.com/worst-shark-tank-pitches-2015-9
https://screenrant.com/shark-tank-best-worst-pitches-passed-on/
https://www.investopedia.com/articles/investing/082415/10-most-successful-products-shark-tank.asp
For our first Overhyped episode, we talk about the famous video game flop, Fallout 76. Chris brings all the details as Gavin and Leah are left in disbelief at each embarrassing mistake the game developers make. (Hint: There’s a lot.)
Sources https://youtu.be/kjyeCdd-dl8
https://youtu.be/T6HdBplLmuU
https://www.reddit.com/r/fo76/comments/9n32zk/why_is_76_selling_so_little_preorders/
https://www.reddit.com/r/fo76/comments/a12ufb/my_level_78_character_was_deleted_randomly/
https://www.reddit.com/r/fo76/comments/amyyl5/bethesda_games_austin/
https://www.pcgamer.com/fallout-76-player-who-spent-900-hours-in-game-says-theyve-been-banned/
https://kotaku.com/200-fallout-76-edition-promised-fancy-bag-delivers-ny-1830724582
https://www.altchar.com/game-news/fallout-76s-80-nuka-dark-bottles-are-made-of-plastic-aRypX7n2fQTS
https://youtu.be/SjrDbSgB9IU
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2018-11-20-fallout-76-review-a-bizarre-boring-and-broken-mess
https://www.gamezone.com/reviews/review-fallout-76/
Leah discusses some of her favorite spooky SCPs while Gavin and Chris accept that they will never fall asleep peacefully again. (Hint: Don’t listen to this late at night.)
Sources http://www.scp-wiki.net/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SCP_Foundation
https://youtu.be/ZUFIxk5rtbQ
https://youtu.be/yeYc4rEjJW4
Gavin talks about some of the most bizarre tourist attractions in the world while Chris and Leah guess where they are. Play along at home! (Hint: None of them are in South America, but that doesn’t stop Leah from always guessing there.)
Sources http://tripstodiscover.com/22-of-the-worlds-most-bizarre-tourist-attractions/
https://www.cntraveler.com/galleries/2014-04-25/wacky-tourist-attractions/
This episode contains strong themes and may be not suitable for younger listeners.
Chris shares his research on the Jonestown cult with Gavin and Leah for our first episode about cults. (Hint: Don’t drink the Kool-Aid.)
Sources https://youtu.be/xNY2yGA1fNQ
https://youtu.be/VWqACvTknls
https://abcn.ws/2QhwAfh
https://abcn.ws/2zDh87U
https://abcn.ws/2zDEvOu
https://abcn.ws/2xXe4S4
For our first conspiracy theory episode, Leah talks about some Titanic conspiracy theories, while Chris and Gavin provide some pretty solid banter and ask clarifying questions.
Sources https://www.history.com/news/titanic-sinking-conspiracy-myths-jp-morgan-olympic
https://youtu.be/4pywFRpEcZA
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RMS_Titanic_conspiracy_theories
For our first episode, Gavin brings some weird animal laws from around the world to discuss with Leah and Chris. (No animals were harmed in the making of this episode, although some may be insulted.)
Sources https://www.pawculture.com/for-fun/weird-pet-news/the-weirdest-animal-laws-in-america/
https://dogtime.com/reference/dog-laws/19486-12-strange-animal-laws
https://www.entirelypets.com/odd-animal-laws.html
https://bitrebels.com/lifestyle/40-strangest-pet-laws-around-world/