I'm Horrified!: Recent Episodes
Sam Buntich & Allie Raynor
Sam Buntich and Allie Raynor are horrified. Enter an abyss of lighthearted panic and heartfelt hysteria with a podcast that explores the ups and downs of being alive in 2020 (all through the lense of two unconscionably anxious women). The world is chaos: be horrified with us.
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It's spooky season! The only thing spookier than some poisoned Halloween candy that may or may not exist is a celebrity child trafficker who definitely did. Join Allie and Sam as they separate fact from fiction, and Stay Horrified!
Today we cover some breaking news and some not-so-breaking news. First, Allie takes you through her least favorite adaptation of her most favorite Disney ride. Then, Sam brings you some hot tea from Bachelor Nation. Keep your hands and feet inside the vehicle, and Stay Horrified!
In Episode 101, Allie and Sam explore two of the oddest, most understood things on the internet. Sam gives you the biography of Elon Musk and why he's not the Tony Stark you're looking for. Next, Allie tells all about her undercover work in the online foot picture trade. Plug in your Tesla, log into OnlyFans, and Stay Horrified!
We are back! For our very special 100th episode, we go through some of our favorite segments and give updates on episodes past. Enjoy this trip down memory lane, purchase an HBO now subscription, and Stay Horrified!
In what is (hopefully) the last QuaranTeeny-sode, Allie and Sam reflect on some of their favorite pandemic activities, and get excited for next week when they'll FINALLY do the 100th episode. Dream of that, and Be Well!
Allie and Sam are both over 21 and this week they talk about their favorite alcoholic beverages! Raise your glass, pace yourself, and be well!
As summer starts winding ugh (UGH!), join Sam and Allie as they reminisce about sunburns of days gone by, and of days very recent. Apply your aloe, and be well!
Take a look! It's in a book! Great Protagonists! This week, Allie and Sam gush over two book characters who maybe aren't quite the protagonists, but who they love anyways. Be well!
Join the horrified honeys for an exciting announcement, and for a wedding discussion where money - and reality - are no object. Be Well!
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that two women in possession of a good podcast, must be in want of some content. With that in mind, today we discuss all the best adaptations of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.
Sometimes life is all song and dance and sometimes it's.......not. Certified Theatre kids Allie and Sam prove that not all art is worthwhile this week as they discuss the worst musicals.
Are you ready to get glamorous? Are you ready to have your name splashed across the tabloids? Are you ready to claim you don't know her when you definitely do? This is the episode for you!
Do you hear the distant ding-a-ling of an ice cream truck? Are you instacart-ing your groceries but feel stuck on the frozen food page? Are you venturing back into the world and need tips on the best Cold Stone Creamery creation? Sam and Allie break down the best Ice Cream options for you. Don't get brain freeze, and be well!
Here's a link to all the resources we talk about in this episode: https://bit.ly/ImHorrifiedBLM
Be Well.
Today, we find the Greatest Meme of All Time, or the GMOAT. Would that be pronounced like G-Moat or like Gamoat? Either way, we discover it here today.
It's time for the theatre nerds to jump out. Today we talk about adaptations of Shakespeare's canon, and why Jimmy Neutron may have done it best. Grab your complete works, admire the performance of Keanu Reeves, and Be Well!
Today we ask the pivotal question when faced with three choices? Who would you share a night of passion with? Who would you share your life with? And who would you remove from this earth? Otherwise known as a good old fashion game of Fuck, Marry, Kill.
Sometimes, you just need to get away. And when you can't, you can still talk about your most unrealistic vacation dreams. Enjoy our tropical dreams, and Be Well!
Welcome back! This week we break down which conspiracy theories we think might be legit! Did we land on the moon? What's in Area 51? You'll find nothing but conjecture here, so enjoy and Be Well.
In honor of Midnight Sun's triumph, we cover some of our favorite Young Adult Novels. Enjoy the nostalgia, and Be Well!
It's time for a little something delicious. Get ready to find out our favorite snacks, and also listen to us scream about Midnight Sun for 10 minutes. Be Well!
We're all need to feed our souls during social distancing, but we also need to feed our bodies! Enjoy some of our favorite easy-to-make recipes, and be well.
We can't go out to enjoy Boston, but we can still watch our favorite Boston movies! Tune in to hear why The Departed is overrated and Be Well!
At last Disney Fortnight draws to a close. Get ready to discover which Disney villain is the most evil. And as a special bonus: Which villain is the sexiest.
You thought Disney Week was over, but it turns out time means nothing right now. Enjoy our episode on the best Disney sidekicks, and be well!
It's finally here! The moment where we decide who is definitively the worst Disney prince. Let us know if you agree, and be well!
In this time of darkness, we have to focus on the things that give us joy. So, enjoy Disney Week as we talk about who exactly is the Best Disney Princess.
It's time for some hot takes on the galaxy far, far away. Get ready to debate, and be well!
Grab your favorite issue of Tiger Beat or J-14, because today we're talking about the hunkiest heartthrob of all time. Have a teenage dream tonight, and be well!
And now for something a little lighter. Today we debate what the best animal is, but we agree that they are all very good boys.
While we do the right thing and stay inside, we talk about times we did the wrong thing with the clothes we were wearing. Join us for another special QuaranTeeny-sode!
We're back with some more distraction from sitting in your house and staring at the wall! This week we debate which holiday is the least exciting.
Here comes episode 3 of our special series of Quarantine Content. When you take Obama out of the running finding a sexy president is way harder than expected.
Episode 2 of our mid-pandemic extravaganza! We never thought we'd have to put that in a blurb but here we are. This episode's question: what's the worst movie?
Episode 2 of our mid-pandemic extravaganza! We never thought we'd have to put that in a blurb but here we are. This episode's question: what's the worst movie?
Before we reach our 100th episode we have to weather this pandemic together. We're here to bring you a chuckle or two before we go back to our scheduled programming. Sit tight and be well <3
Episode 99, feelin' fine! This week we're bringing you some vintage debauchery by discussing the life and times of two not so nice folks who lived in the 1800's. First up is Belle Gunness, an old school black widow with a penchant for murdering her husbands. Next is George Streeter, a bold man with an even bolder plan: to claim part of Chicago as his own sovereign nation. Funnily enough, he kind of got away with it! Hold fast to the deeds for your property and stay horrified.
Today, Allie and Sam go on at length about two of their favorite topics. First up, Sam takes you on a nightmare ride through the Hapsburg family tree. Then, Allie is the girl with the passion for the girls with the passion for fashion. Marry a stranger, reapply your lip gloss, and Stay Horrified!
Buckle up for this one folks, it's a wild ride through the most popular band in history and the least popular sequel idea for Planet Of The Apes we can think of. That's right, we're talking human-chimp hybridization today and all the wacko scientists who tried to make it happen. We hate how much we say "inseminate" in this episode and we're sure you'll hate it too! Also is Paul McCartney Dead? No. But is he? He could be. But he isn't right? Well... Stay tuned. and horrified.
Hey baby, you look good tonight. Not amazing, but like, pretty good. Do you wanna head back to my place and hear about the death of the Equal Rights Amendment while I kiss you with way too much tongue? You don't really have a choice, because this week we're talking about Pick Up Artists and Phyllis Schlafly, aka the two greatest enemies to women. Stay in the kitchen, or come along with us and Stay Horrified!
We all know we can't trust the government, but would you believe that you can't even trust your own brain? Well, of course you can't, but that's because your brain is calling all the shots. This week join your two favorite exhausted women for a discussion about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the ways our brain lies to us, and what the fuck happens during the Iowa Caucus- you can just be honest that you don't really know how it works either! Call your therapist and stay horrified.
More resources for CBT and Cognitive Distortion:
https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/patients-and-families/cognitive-behavioral
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-practice/201301/50-common-cognitive-distortions
This week, Sam and Allie cover two pressing topics that threaten our very freedom: Clearview AI and Chewing Gum. Get ready to regret your social media as you learn about all the horrible things facial recognition technology can do! Then, cower in terror of the true evil: Gum. Adjust your privacy settings, keep a wrapper nearby, and Stay Horrified!
Did you think things like Kellogg's Cereal and Trees were unproblematic? You have another thing coming! This week on I'm Horrified Allie takes us through the truly wild life of John Harvey Kellogg, and Sam tells us why planting a trillion trees won't mean the end of climate change. Unwrap a Krispy treat, call your local congressman, and Stay Horrified!
This episode may sound like a glamorous bachelorette party, what with its diamonds and glorious tans, but don't be fooled: its plenty HORRIFYING! This week Sam hits her old standard, historical sauciness, and discusses the Affair Of The Diamond Necklace. Also, we all kind of knew tanning was bad, but we get specific and maybe surprise you with new reasons. Sorry to ruin all your favorite things! But you probably expect that at this point! Throw out your bronzers and stay horrified.
Join us for another week of terror on I'm Horrified! This time, Allie takes us through the infamous fire at Boston's Cocoanut Grove, which changed our knowledge of burn injuries forever. Then, Sam takes us through The Snyder Cut, which will potentially change the final cut of Justice League forever. Find your nearest exit, sign into Twitter, and Stay Horrified!
We're celebrating 90 episodes with a whole lot of awfulness! First, let Sam tell you about a truly awful woman who is doing her darndest to personally steal crayons and picture books away from preschoolers. Well, maybe she's not doing that, but she sure as fuck is awful at her job! Also, as we look forward to a Netflix show about Gwyneth Paltrows controversial lifestyle brand, lets get into the details about just how many lawsuits Goop has started. Start organizing your vagina crystals and stay horrified!
A new dawn, a new day, a new year, but the same two lovable idiots you've come to tolerate! Join Sam and Allie in 2020 for the only reasonable conversation that should be happening in this global climate: Man, Cats (2019) was truly awful. Everything about it was awful and we don't even know where to start. Even the costumes were bad and there were only like 4 costumes. We made sure to have plenty of Mimosas at brunch (and then switch to just glugging champagne) so this counts as our drunk New Years Eve episode as well. Tag your spoilers, drink responsibly, and stay horrified.
Take a swig of gin and bite down on something hard, because today we're talking about Civil War Amputations and Olympic Host Cities! We delve into the history of the grisliest medical practices of the American Civil War, and why things had to get so... choppy. Also, the next time you're watching someone luge down a mountain for the glory of national pride, you can listen to this episode and know how much that undermines the local economies of the city that's hosting! Pledge allegiance to your flag and stay horrified.
Join us on another episode of I'm Horrified where we breakdown a historical lady and something you totally didn't want to know existed! This week, we're talking about the life of Lady Caroline Lamb, Byron's jilted ex. We then deep dive into Teratoma and learn a bunch of information you won't be able to unhear. Break out your quill, marvel at the human body, and Stay Horrified!
This week (like every week) we're talking about women who been done dirty: specifically, legendary opera star Maria Callas and all of the women who could have been in Star Wars since 1977. What good is it being the most famous opera singer in recent memory if you can't get Ari Onassis to marry you instead of Jackie Kennedy? Why did none of us notice that there was only one fucking woman in the first three episodes of The Mandalorian (a show that we love, by the way)? Send us your favorite Baby Yoda meme and stay horrified.
Why do frats still exist? Why do we embalm corpses? These are two questions Allie and Sam will try to answer this week, as they deep dive into Greek Life, quote Ask a Mortician, and ruminate on Sam's tiny hands. Every episode is a winding road, but as always Sam and Allie get a little bit closer, and hope you Stay Horrified!
Content Warning: Hazing
Here we go again!!! It's your favorite girls with two awful topics, ready to ruin your week. This episode we're discussing microplastics, the tiny little fragments of plastic that we are certainly ingesting, and possibly even breathing in! They could be nothing, or they could be killing us all- who knows?! No seriously, no one really knows. Also, we discuss and dissect the beloved/behated medium of modern theatre, the Jukebox Musical. Chiquitita, tell us you're horrified.
This week, Allie and Sam educate the people about the foundations of the modern militia movement and what exactly a hymen actually is. If you want to learn about an incredibly dark occurrence in US History, or about why we prize a totally made-up concept, this episode is for you! Don't clench, but do Stay Horrified!
Ever wonder about the dumpster fire currently happening on the other side of the pond? This week, special guest Becky Thorogood reveals just what Brexit is, and why it's such a nightmare! Also featuring: a fat cat, the difference between "Island" and "Ireland", and three former roommates trying to figure out how to refer to each other. Grab your visa and Stay Horrified!
This week, Allie and Sam cover two topics that weirdly have a lot to do with Heaven's Gate. First, Allie covers the weird world of Niche Insurance, and we ask which body part you'd want to insure. Next, Sam explains the plot of Cats, just so we can all understand the movie when it comes out. Grab some popcorn, watch out for aliens, and Stay Horrified!
Today we're talking about two of the great romantic tragic tales in history: Alexander the Great and Four Loko. Both created sweeping empires that were cut short by the cruel savagery of time (or... the FDA, in one case). Join us as we bring you through the romance and tragedy of epic Bi-Con ATG, and recount the equally historically significant tales of frat boys vomiting all night in midwestern college dorms. Go refill your water bottle for once and stay horrified.
To kick off the spookiest time of the year, Allie takes us through the on and off set horror of the 1973 classic The Exorcist. Then, Sam talks about the real horror of youth trends with a look a vaping. Eat some pea soup, pass along the Juul, and Stay Horrified!
How will your two favorite ladies on I'm Horrified find ways to dive into controversy this week? Well, maybe it's by talking about the wildly divisive nuances of "PC culture", but probably its by discussing the mysterious history of an old wooden ship built in 1861. That's right. we're making a huge mistake and talking about Shane Gillis. We're already exhausted. Do like an hour of meditative breathing exercises and stay horrified.
This week we're pulling no punches and talking about two events with the greatest impact to American morale in the nation's history: Lincoln's assassination and the GOT finale. Well, not really Lincoln's asassinaton- more like the two guests they had at "Our American Cousin" and how one of them went bonkers. Also, Sam discusses what Gossip Girl, How I Met Your Mother, and Game of Thrones all have in common: a terrible, series-ruining ending. Cancel your HBO subscription and stay horrified.
Where is D.B. Cooper? Why do we keep pennies around when they are so useless? Allie and Sam don't know the answer to either of these questions, but they sure are ready to yell about them. Grab a parachute, fight against Big Zinc, and Stay Horrified!
This week, Allie and Sam tackle a political scandal with serious repercussions, and also a teen trend that's sweeping the internet. Join them as they deep dive into the drama between Kathy Griffin and Donald Trump, and then feel very old as they define what exactly a VSCO girl is. Turn off the internet entirely, and Stay Horrified!
We're back from vacation and ready to take you terrors to new heights! Join us as we delve into the murky and government controlled landscape of DNA Genealogy testing through services such as 23andMe and AncestryDNA. Turns out, all of our DNA is going straight to the U.S. Government for testing and cloning purposes! Just kidding, but honestly who knows. Also, explore the scientifically engaging and possibly fake condition known as Foreign Accent Syndrome. Finally, an answer to why Gwyneth Paltrow has been so annoying. Pull out your family trees and stay horrified!
This week, Allie and Sam tackle two topics that fall of the horrifying end of the spectrum. First, Allie deep dives into the causes and effects of America's Opioid Epidemic. Next, Sam talks about Gloria Vanderbilt, who went through a lot of horrifying stuff to live a pretty good life. Grab a comfort object, take a drink, and Stay Horrified.
TW: This episode contains description of suicide.
This episode, Allie and Sam stay firmly in their lanes. Listen as Sam finally delivers a definitive ranking of the deaths of Henry of VIII's wives. Prepare yourself for Allie's run down of mediocre Disney live action remakes past, present, and future. And as always, be ready to Stay Horrified.
There are a few things that we as upright citizens cannot stand for: The marginalization of the queer community by religious zealots, and the fact that no one seems to realize that Leonardo DiCaprio only date 20 year olds. First on the chopping block is Ted Haggard, who had a little incident in 2006 that was totally out of the blue and no one could have predicted it. The second person we're taking to task is Leo, who seems to be magically forbidden from dating women outside the age confines of 18-25; there's a chart and everything! Lift your hands to the lord and stay horrified.
Today we tackle the two most culturally relevant topics of recent times: Streaming Services and the McDonalds McRib. How many Netflix's and Hulu's will we have to pay for come 2020? What IS the meat product used to construct the miniature rack of ribs in the infamous McRib sandwich? Theres a lot to sort through this episode but don't worry, we'll do it all together. Grab a few extra packets of ketchup and stay horrified.
Get ready for the sexiest episode of this anxious podcast yet! This week, Allie and Sam learn about two historical hos: Mata Hari and Wallis Simpson. These two ladies have a lot in common (allegedly banging German spies), with some important differences. Prepare to be scared and horny, and as always Stay Horrified!
This week we're tackling one of the most prolific murders of the 1990's and also the prevailing theme of American Pie (1999). First, we break down the highly publicized trial of the Menendez Brothers, an infamous case of murder, wealth, and abuse that is far more complex than history has remembered it. After that, we decide virginity as a concept is irrelevant. You're welcome.
What's the only thing worse than murder? Baby Murder! What's the only thing worse than shipping? Problematic Shipping! Allie and Sam tackle both this week on an episode that will have you asking, "Why would they pair these things together?" Log on to FanFiction.net, be grateful you aren't living in the Victorian age, and Stay Horrified!
Is there anyone in the world who hasn't, at one point, been disappointed by Ryan Murphy? Well we sure have and we're here to talk about it. Join us for a dissection of the 2009-2015 Fox TV series "Glee", a series that had an incredibly promising pilot but ultimately turned into a slow-moving exploitative car crash of media. Taking us on this journey is Raina Deerwater, queer media icon and host of "Theres Nothing Ironic About Show Choir", the preeminent podcast for all things Glee. Start your vocal warm ups now and stay horrified.
This week we're looking forward to being censored by the Russian Government as well as the New Jersey Deparmtent of Carnival and Amusement Ride Safety! First up, Putin- the man, the myth, the former KGB agent who has plunged Russia into a new age of tyranny. Also, we discuss the deadly 1980's theme park Action Park in a segment inspired by the brilliant youtube series "Defunctland". Be sure to keep your hands and feet inside the ride at all times while you stay horrified.
We recorded this entire episode and it turned out our audio was muddled garbage. So this is our second best attempt to capture the horror of Jamestown and The Avatar: The Last Airbender Movie. We tried.
This week we're going macro to micro, from the unyielding destruction of humanity to one shitty dude. Join us as we discuss the horrific implications of nuclear fallout, including social and environmental consequences. We know we aren't politicians or anything, but we really don't see the need for all these nukes, world! Also we discover that Roald Dahl was a dickface. There's something here for everyone.
Today Allie and Sam take on pollution and misogyny! Well, specifically straws and men in love with Natalie Portman but baby steps are important. Get ready for an epic journey that will travel from Ancient Mesopotamia to Harvard University. Pack your reusable utensils, say something nice about Jar Jar Binks, and Stay Horrified!
You asked and we answered: this week, we're diving into mouse panic. First we talk about mice, but soon enough we turn our attention over to The Mouse, otherwise known as Walt Disney World. Did you know that mice can fit through a hole in your floor the size of a nickel? Did you know that Allie has started making imitation dole whips to stave off her newfound Disney insanity? Put your mickey ears on and stay horrified.
Today we're talking balloons and bees, everyone, and things get dire. First up is the 1986 Cleveland balloon festival, where people threw 150 million balloons into the sky for god knows what reason. Then we ask, WHERE ARE ALL THE BEES? Plant some tulips around your house and stay horrified.
This week, Sam does what she does best and recounts decade upon decade of Tudor-era history as we cover the War of the Roses. Family pitted against family, friend turned foe, and many people dying of dysentery- what more could you want? Also, Allie talks about New Coke, the branding scheme turned dumpster fire of the 1980's. Consider Pepsi next time and stay horrified.
This week we host the fabulously fun and talented Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason from the hit local podcast Greater Boston! Naturally, the only topic we could discuss was the MBTA. For those of you outside the Greater Boston area (see what we did there? The jokes stay at about that level) the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has been breaking hearts and infuriating riders for the last century or so here in our fair city. Join us for tales of woe, terrible commutes, and more!
This week, Sam and Allie ask the important questions. Why do weddings have to cost so much? Why do people want to test the limits of their bodies? Will comparison culture be the downfall of our society? Would you rather drown to freeze? Allie and Sam won't answer any of these questions, but they sure will scream about them. Bundle up, find your perfect #WeddingHashtag and Stay Horrified!
Boy do we have some wild tales to weave for you this week! We're covering the performance that launched a thousand memes, Shen Yun. The story behind Shen Yun involves communism, corruption, scandal, abuse, cults, and more, in a journey we'll have to take you on for you to believe it. Also, a lot of astronauts were really shitty to their wives- is that a surprise? Twist on your space helmets and stay horrified.
This week we're talking cults and medical malfeasance- oh my! To start off, we're investigating the 2015 scandal of double booked surgeries reported on by The Boston Globe Spotlight team, which brought to light the fact that prominent surgeons were scrubbing in and out of operating rooms to perform two surgeries... at the same time. We also cover the most famous Manson girl, Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme, and the time she spent enthralled by (and contributing to) the Manson Family. Double check your medical consent forms and stay horrified.
Make sure you adjust your oxygen mask before assisting others this week, because Allie and Sam are breaking down the new Boeing 737s that crash all the time. Then, freak out about Woodstock '99, which was all the dirt of the original Woodstock but none of the peace and love. It's a double header of Very Bad Things, guaranteed to make you Stay Horrified.
This week we're bringing you BREAKING news (along with the hottest gossip from 1877). We're tackling the 2019 college admissions bribery scandal just days after the story hit the headlines, made famous by the involvement of famous actors Lori Laughlin and Felicity Huffman. You'll also get a healthy dose of history and nonsense as we bring you through the life and tales of William McGonagall, the worst poet in Scotland and maybe the world.
This week, we're discussing the two most different people in the world, Dorothy Dandridge and The Sham Wow Guy. Dorothy was a wildly talented screen siren of hollywoods golden age, whose promising career was tragically beat down by the racism and sexism of her time. The Sham Wow Guy also sold Slap Chops and also was arrested for assault in 2009. So, yea, a lot of different ways to stay horrified this week folks.
All aboard the SS Horrified! This week we're chomping into the most horrific sea wreck we can imagine- and before you say "Titanic", we don't remember Kate Winslet fighting off sharks. We're also taking a look at the literary ethics of fan fiction blossoming into their own literary franchises (yes, we talk about 50 shades). Tighten your life jackets and stay horrified.
This week we're getting all American up in here: after all, what's more American than war and Spanx? Join us as we dissect conscription as part of United States History, which has a long and winding road full of awfulness that should surprise no one. The same sentiment can be applied to shapewear, TBH. Suck in your tummies and stay horrified.
It's our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY, so we're celebrating with an episode of "I'm Thrilled!", the podcast we always say we should have started, but never did. For this inaugural episode, we're talking about Dogs and Romance Novels. It's going to be awesome and lovely... we promise. no surprises. Stay Thrilled!
Is there anything more intense than a glassy eyed 19 year old turtle neck enthusiast trying to sell you fake medical care? What about excommunicating an entire species from catholicism? Now THATS extreme. Join us this week for a deep dive into the mega failure that was "Theranos", along with the infamously silly ban on cats decreed by Pope Gregory IX. Rethink your investments, pet your local kitty, and stay horrified.
This week we're bringing you two VERY different brands of #horrifying content: Mary Kay Letourneau, and the decades spanning crossover action role play franchise, Kingdom Hearts. The Letourneau case was an extremely odd and fetishized moment of 90's news and pop culture. This is very troubling given that it was, without a doubt, a sex crime. And Kingdom Hearts has been dicking us around for too long, okay guys? That's pretty much all we want to say about it.
CW for sexual abuse
Our very first minisode! We went to PodCon 2 in Seattle and had an incredible time. At out booth, we asked every person we met: what horrifies you? Here's what you said!
This week, we're tackling a subject that's close to home for us: The Boston Desegregation Busing crisis. As two Bostonian women, we think its important for us to grapple with this seldom discussed piece of our history, and we want to bring you all in on the conversation. Please feel free to share your thoughts and reflections with us on twitter @imhorrifiedpod or send us a note at imhorrifiedpodcast@gmail.com!
Oh, and we also talk about Paris Syndrome, when people visit Paris and its so disappointing they LITERALLY lose their minds. You know, for balance.
We're back this week with a controversial and plaguing topic facing today's young people, and also CARS THAT DRIVE THEMSELVES? Join us as we break down the legality and ethics of unpaid internships, and the social responsibility we have to each other in an economy that values our work less and less. Then, stay with us while we talk about whether or not we want the world to be taken over by Robots. This is exciting stuff, people.
This week, we're revisiting some favorite topics from the past: terribly wonderful reality TV shows and sad women from history named Mary. Take a journey with us back to the 1500's to learn about Mary Queen of Scots and the parade of incompetent men in her life. Then, stick around for another history lesson when we discuss MTV's Next. Hold on to your head and stay horrified.
Here comes the bride, and she's...dead. This week, we're talking Ghost Marriage and high heels, two things that could have a lot to do with each other, we guess. Ghost Marriages occur in order to secure lineage for women and men in some parts of the globe, but can lead to some pretty sketchy dealings as most things with women do. And high heels? They're uncomfortable. We're horrified. The end.
It's New Years Eve, so we drank a full bottle of champagne, slammed six shots of gin, and recorded this episode. We are very sorry. Happy 2019.
Ho ho ho, bitches! we're bringing you some christmas cheer in the form of monsters and force-fed christian capitalism. Settle in with your cocoa to learn about christmas creatures (Krampus, Belsnickel, etc.) and the seminal christmas classic "Christmas Shoes". We hope your days are merry and horrifying.
This week we run the gamut of horrifying all the way from society crumbling earthquakes to a canadian website that helps you cheat on your wife. Natural disaster, online adultery, oral tradition, canadian lawsuits... honestly, what DOESN'T this episode have? Also, Allie might have made an Ashley Madison account. You know, for research. Nothing personal against her longtime partner. Find shelter beneath a sturdy structure and stay horrified.
Can we ever truly be in control of our own brains? Is there anything sadder than a living being denied the joys of love? This week we grapple with these sad questions and more when we chat about the social phenomenon of Mass Hysteria, and the saddest aquatic insect we ever did meet, the Mayfly. Guard the integrity of your brain, be nice to the mosquitos in your life, and stay horrified.
What poses a greater threat to our future as we know it: violent racism and mysogyny fueled by the the power of social media, or children eating tide pods? There are many things to be scared of these days, and this week we're talking about a lot of them: Comicsgate and Viral Internet Challenges. One of them is indicative of evil prevailing injustice that plagues our society. The other is just so, so dumb. Change your passwords (again), stack up your saltines, and #stayhorrified
Who's more evil, Big Pharma, or Vh1? Thankfully, this week, you won't have to choose. We're covering the midcentury Thalidomide Disaster, in which thousands of lives were stolen and thousands more altered forever by an evil drug company, and to top it off we're also going to talk about "Rock of Love". Check your prescriptions, grab your remote, and be sure to stay horrified.
Welcome to Episode 37 of I'm Horrified! This week, Allie and Sam are covering two topics that were media sensations in their day: The Challenger Space Shuttle Disaster and Nipplegate. You could say that both these situation were....... Nasty. Cover your piercings, listen to your local rocket scientists, and stay horrified!
Is there anything more tragic than a beautiful film goddess suffering through a lifetime of control and abuse at the hands of evil men? Definitely not a beach full of heiresses stranded in the bahamas. This week we unfold the woeful life and times of screen siren Rita Hayworth, and the veritable dumpster fire that was Fyre Festival. In both cases, behind the glamorous facade there is only a river of tears. Think twice before you trust Ja Rule and stay horrified.
It's Halloween, Witches! We here at I'm horrified have brewed up a spooky spectacular with all of your favorite horrifying things: haunted creeks, fake alien murders, and a raving serial murderer who Sam and Allie made up in their heads freshman year of college. We even have spooky stories sent into us from listeners like you. Is the world already scary enough? Absolutely! But when has that stopped us before? Curl up with your favorite bag of candy and stay horrified.
Are we alone in the universe? Where are the aliens? When was the toothbrush ACTUALLY invented? This week fall down a rabbit hole that will keep you up at night for lots of different reasons as we cover the Fermi Paradox and Medieval Hygiene. Clutch your floss close to you, stare into the blankness of the universe, and stay horrified.
This week, join us for an in-depth discussion on memory misattribution and Kingdom of the Sun, aka what our brain does with our worst memories, and what are probably Sting's worst memories. Get ready to doubt everything you hold true, and then forever wonder about how Owen Wilson's career might be different in an alternate reality. Walk the Llama Llama, write down EVERYTHING, and stay horrified.
Join Allie and Sam for an episode of I'm Horrified that will live in your mind as long as a reborn baby can live on your shelf. This week they're covering Nightmare Bacteria (and the inevitable downfall of man) and Reborn Babies (and how the inevitable downfall of man will probably live forever on Youtube). Strap in your car seat, wash your hands, and Stay Horrified!
We're back again this week and boy do we have two bummers for you. In one corner, a mysterious 1950's skiing trip gone awry in the Russian mountains, involving foul play, yetis, aliens, and maybe the KGB? In the other corner, America's continually garbage criminal justice system. There's a silver lining for one of these situations, but the other one not so much... we mentioned the yeti thing, right? Say no thanks to winter sports, stay inside, and stay horrified.
This week, we're thrilled to have special guest Walt McGough with us to investigate a deeply un-special topic, Gamergate. A truly horrifying slice of recent internet history, Gamergate describes a string of targeted abuse leveled at people (mainly women, nonbinary folks, and POC) who dared to challenge the glaringly obvious veins of sexism running through the games industry. We cover figures such as Zoe Quinn, Brianna Wu, and Anita Sarkeesian, who endured levels of bullshit we can barely fathom to speak their minds. Update your social media passwords and get ready to stay horrified.
Is there anything more salacious than the torrid affairs of America's 29th president? Well, an infamous pop culture castration phenomenon might prove a worthy contender. Fall down a black hole of U.S. History with us as we discuss the Warren G. Harding administration and the "Bobbittmania" surrounding John and Lorena Bobbitt. Hold on to your extremities and stay horrified.
This week, we talk about two topics that are as spooky as they are complicated: The Dark Web and the E! reality show Pretty Wild. Like most hidden corners of the world and celebrity reality shows, there's more to these topics than meets the eye. Clear your cookies, put on your $29 Little Brown BeBe shoes, and stay horrified.
Join Allie and Sam this week as they answer life's big questions: Why are we so fascinated by bad things? Why do we believe our local goths are actual Satan worshipers? Why do love to watch other people's pimples get popped? Grab your copy of the Satanic Bible, fill your Youtube account with black-head and white-head content, and stay horrified.
This week, we're diving into two subjects that will rot your brain from the inside out: Radium and Bush-era abstinence only public school education. Who knew that fake silver rings on the hands of horny tweens won't stop the rampage of STI's? Or that Radium will literally melt off your jaw? Hopefully everyone, but if not, we're here to help. Keep a condom handy, stay away from corrosive chemical elements, and stay horrified.
Is it okay to have sex with my long lost relatives? Is it okay to use pavlovian conditioning on an unwitting baby? The answers to both questions is NO, and this week you get to find out exactly why! We're getting into the nitty gritty details of Genetic Sexual Attraction, and also discussing the cutest/ most unethical experiment probably ever. Keep your friends close and your family members out of your bedroom, and stay horrified.
This week, we're covering the Canadian Indian Residential School System, a topic sent into us by a Canadian listener! As far as horrifying things go, this is no exception, but we're hoping to shed light on this dark period of history and continue sharing the stories of those who lived through it. Oh, and then we also talk about an American K-Pop group, because there's more than one way to stay horrified.
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This week we're bringing you a heaping spoonful of absolute nonsense in the form of a socialite con-woman and a libertarian leggings franchise. Let us dazzle you with tales of a mysterious German (or is she even German?) lady about town who can't seem to keep her checkbook straight, followed by the canadian athleisure empire that models its employee handbook after Atlas Shrugged. Slip into Shavasana and get ready to stay horrified.
Who could ever imagine something as beautiful and enchanting as a rainbow could be so secretly terrifying? This week, we have costume guru and design expert Becky Thorogood with us to discuss the wild world of color theory! From the history of royal purple to the fact that some cultures can't see the color blue (what?!) there are a pile of colorful surprises in store. And don't even get us started on red. Slap on some rose colored glasses and get ready to stay horrified.
This week we learn how we're all just one button away from being Nazis, and also that with great power comes a startling amount of Broadway budget extensions. That's right, we're discussing the infamous Milgram Experiment and Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark. These two topics started off well-intentioned but ultimately revealed the dark, disappointing, and costly realities of humanity. Our Spidey senses are confident that you'll stay horrified.
It's 2018, and the only thing scarier than literal skeletons is how violently America demonizes women! We're diving into an investigation of the Clinton-Lewinsky Scandal, and how hindsight is 20/20 and also a giant bummer when we consider the ramifications it had on Monica herself and female sexuality in general. Also, we're going to talk about some fashionable decaying corpses. There's pretty much no better way to stay horrified.
This week, we're covering two things that spun wildly out of everyone's control: a freak historical tragedy that drowned dozens of Bostonians in molasses, and TanaCon, a narcissistic runaway youtuber convention that collapsed in on itself like a black hole. Both of these topics have so many twists and turns, its a struggle to keep track, but its impossible to look away. Cling tightly to your VIP badge and stay horrified.
This week, we're tackling the scariest topic in football (get it?) along with the scariest topic covered by a certain 2005 Stephenie Meyer novel. Thats right, its CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy) and The New England Vampire Panic. The only thing scarier than unwittingly inflicting a horrific disease onto yourself is... Vampires? Maybe? Stick to tennis and stay horrified.
Hey there, do you have $500 handy for an exciting investment opportunity? We hope you don't, because this week we're discussing Pyramid Schemes and Pure Bred Dogs. We can't decide what's worse: Bernie Madoff extorting over 13,00 people, or society breeding pugs to have adorable squishy faces with accompanying breathing problems. Hide your cash, hide your pup, and be sure to stay horrified.
You tell us what's worse: a giant chasm opening beneath your feet, or a super pissed off lady queen? It's a toss up. This week, we're covering Queen Mary I of England, otherwise known as Bloody Mary for her way over the top killing spree during the reversal of the English reformation. We're also discussing sinkholes, which might be less scary than burning at the stake, but not by much. Swear your allegiance to the catholic crown of England and stay horrified!
This week on I'm Horrified, we're diving deep into two topics you first heard about in Middle School: Mary Shelley and Toxic Shock Syndrome. Allie and Sam will lead the way on a journey that asks, "Why were so many cool women into fuccboi Percy Shelley?" and "What exactly am I shoving inside me once a month?" Grab your best friend, make her promise not to fall in love with your husband, and stay horrified.
For episode 15, we're taking you on a journey through one subject that spans decades of history, and another subject that covers most of 2003 (we think). This week, it's the Kennedy Curse and Jelly Bracelets. Did Ted Kennedy seriously leave a girl to drown in 1969? Did your early 2000's fashion accessory of choice really mean THAT? Pull out your history books, slap on some Lip-Smackers, and stay horrified.
On this week's episode, we're thanking our lucky stars for two reasons: It's not 1846 and we don't live in North Korea. Stick with Sam and Allie as they break down history's most unfortunate gang of wild west pioneers along with the fascinating, frustrating world of the North Korean cheerleading team. Make sure you pack enough bear meat to survive the winter and stay horrified.
This week pledge your allegiance to God and MTV because we're delving into Heaven's Gate and Tila Tequila. One subject is a decades long religious UFO cult that led to a 1997 mass suicide; the other subject is somehow equally terrible. Lace up your Nike's, pour yourself some Jose Cuervo, and be sure to stay horrified.
This week, we've got the entire spectrum of misogyny covered with Incels and Donald Trump Jr. The recent discussion surrounding "Incels" (Involuntary Celibates) has been making decent people everywhere gag over their newspapers. Meanwhile, Donald Trump Jr. has been making us all gag for years. Grab a barf bag and stay horrified.
What's more upsetting: a conflict driven and economically destabilizing gem trade or two grown men rapping in clown makeup? This week, thankfully, you don't have to choose. On episode 11 we break down the artificial inflation of america's favorite way to get engaged, and whats more, Detroit's most infamous horror-core hip hop duo. Call up your Juggalo homies, since we're 100% sure they'll help you stay horrified.
For this episode, the ladies delve into two shocking and morally abhorrent topics: The Magdalene Laundries and Bad Celebrity Tattoos. While one subject encompasses century long spans of crimes against women, the other makes us even MORE disappointed in Ben Affleck (was that even possible?). Brush up on your British Isles geography, rethink that ankle tattoo, and stay horrified.
For episode 9, we've brought in data diva and marketing queen Alexis Clemons to dissect the topsy turvy world of Big Data. Mark Zuckerberg is in trouble and we need help finding out WHY. Join the three of us to explore ad groups, targeted marketing, and the fragile walls that separate your credit score from the dark web. Clear your cookies and stay horrified.
What do the upstate New York based cult NXIVM and Spike TV have in common? A classic recipe for disaster: men in power. Sam's hometown cult is no match for a television network that includes such programs as "Truckin" and also "Trucks!". Cleanse yourself of toxic masculinity and stay horrified.
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This episode, mommy issues abound as we attempt to tackle Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy and Anakin Skywalker. Is there anything scarier than a mother preying on her own child? Could it possibly be Anakin's rat tail braid in Episode II: Attack of the Clones? Only one way to find out! Give us a listen and stay horrified!
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This week on "I'm Horrified!" we deep dive into Celebrity Scientologists and the hottest craze of 2009: Formspring! These two topics might not seem like they have a lot in common, but they do give us an equally icky feeling. Put on your favorite Travolta movie, sign in to the social media account your parents are unaware of, and stay horrified!
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This week, we're diving into two politically explosive and historically rich subjects: The execution of the Romanov dynasty and ABC's The Bachelor. Strategic backstabbing, forced isolation, and the general incompetence of men in leadership positions are just a few common threads between our segments. Crack open your history book, pour some champagne, and stay horrified.
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For this episode, we're going classic: monsters and robots, what could be more #horrifying? This week we're tackling Artificial Intelligence and Stephen King's "IT", which we thought were two excellent ways to make sure you don't sleep tonight. Get ready to have a whole bunch of weird crossover nightmares, and be sure to stay horrified.
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If you've ever paused a Vine compilation video to ask yourself "am I really here?", then settle in for our third episode covering Cartesian Skepticism and Teens on Youtube. Our one tether to reality is the fact that not even the craziest of Matrix-style scenarios could conceive of Logan and Jake Paul. Cling to your fragile concept of reality and stay horrified.
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Does the concept of genetic warfare terrify you? Have you had it up to HERE with your conservative, Facebook-wielding aunt? You're in for a treat either way, because this week Sam and Allie dive headfirst into genetic modification and bald eagle memes. The only thing scarier than hijacking evolution itself is the comments section of anything published on Fox News. Stay horrified.
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For the inaugural episode of "I'm Horrified!" the ladies delve into two equally plaguing and nuanced topics: the deep ocean and women's pants. Strap in and stay horrified.
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