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If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
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5On the day after Thanksgiving, Americans go kind of crazy for the deep discount sales that kick off the holiday shopping season in stores. So crazy, in fact, at least four people have lost their lives and as many as 63 others have been injured during Black Friday sales. But as profitable as Black Friday is, some retailers are thinking about discontinuing the tradition to find ways to make even more money. Learn all about this bizarre, uniquely American holiday custom in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Julia Child is one of the most recognizable names in the cooking world, but even still so many of her accomplishments aren’t widely known. And the impacts she had on American culture, whoa! Join Josh and Chuck as they savor the flavor of Julia Child!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’ve done episodes on cake, cookies and, at long last, pie. Belly up to your pod player and prepare to crave some pie!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rice may be the most eaten food on the planet, accounting for 50% of the caloric intake of Asian countries and 25% worldwide. Learn all about this edible cereal crop today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tune in to this classic episode to learn all about the legendary NYC Rockettes, who actually got their start in Missouri.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Graffiti – the good kind, done with lots of style and skill – developed when some kids in NYC took up cans of spray paint and started to figure out how to outdo one another. They laid down styles that are so fine they’re still being used by artists today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What do you do when you want to tell someone you’re smitten with them but you live in a society so repressive decorum prevents you from even speaking such things? Why, you can say it with flowers! And that’s just what people in the Victorian Era did.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The era of AM radio isn't over, but it's well past its heyday. Dive in today for a trip down memory lane. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For millennia, we have tried to put human personalities into neat types, an effort psychology took up early in its history in an effort to legitimize itself. But is the idea of types – which all personality inventories are based on - flawed to begin with? Find out in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pop Tarts are a legendary breakfast treat in the United States. They're fruit-filled toaster pastries with very little fruit. But who cares right? It's all about that toasty goodness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People who’ve found themselves in life-or-death situations with their endurance at its limit have reported sensing another presence with them, urging them to continue on and survive. No one knows what the heck is going on here but it sure is interesting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In 1905, an engineering mistake created a brand new 400-square-mile sea (lake?) in the California desert. People made the most of it at first, but it didn’t take long to become a toxic brew that now threatens the health of anyone in breathing distance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Conversion therapy is a misguided attempt by religious zealots to convert people from gay to straight. News flash - it doesn't work. Learn all about this abhorrent practice in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In 1996, a small group of German tourists disappeared in Death Valley National Park without a trace. Fifteen years later, the tenacity of one man solved the case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Did Native Americans really smoke peace pipes? Well yes and no. They smoked pipes for many reasons, sometimes to commemorate peace. But they never called them peace pipes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
You can make a case that it’s a little off-putting to learn the world doesn’t really have any idea what to do with the nuclear waste we’ve been generating for several decades. The best we’ve come up with so far is bury it real deep and forget about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scientists believe that 99% of the estimated 50 billion species that have ever lived on Earth have disappeared through extinction. This is a natural process typically, but it can also be cataclysmic and it's becoming clear we are amid a massive one. Find out more with Josh and Chuck in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Co-producer Ben knocked it out of the park again, taking the two classic horror stories we read for our annual Spooktacular - Caterpillars and The Deep Drowse – and creating a moody Halloween masterpiece for your spooky listening enjoyment. So enjoy it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A legend in Tennessee tells of the real-life Bell family, who were haunted back in 1817 by a ghost witch - arguably the worst kind of either of those things.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There aren’t too many independent horror movies that make the British Film Institute’s 250 Best Films Ever Made list – AND – make an appearance in the teen comedy Summer School. That makes sense because there’s no other movie quite like The TCSM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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This podcast gives a really deep look into how American Chinese cuisine developed over the years. The way it explains regional flavors, immigration laws, and the creation of dishes like General Tso’s chicken makes the topic much more interesting. If anyone is researching food history or cultural adaptation, https://docudown.com is also a useful site for finding study materials. Great post overall!
Or second woman syndrome lol, only joking thank you boys i love your podcast and the way you manage to deal with sensitive topics without offending, you always cheer me up much aporeciated and informative and now i know what a podcast is i will continue listening to yours for sure
If you are a host of a show, you need to be careful about the fillers you use. There are some practices to get rid of the fillers that you can use. And please do. I have had to stop listening because it was so irritating but won't unsubscribe and will give your podcast another try later. Hope you care about this issue.
The possessed Marlena was in Days of Our Lives.
German accents and word plays made me chuckle every time. Great episode!
I would love point out that adoption in itself has a huge impact on developing BPD. its not always the parents the child grew up with, the trauma often comes from the abandonment from birth parents.
And the whole idea of conversion makes me puke in my mouth a little.
Great cinema piece...Gleason.
This reminds me when saints players , steve gleason's parents forced him to go to a tent revival and try to get cured from his lou gehrig's disease.
for future me, you have listened to many of these episodes and they are SO boring to listen to. Please do not subscribe again, you have tried with this show... move on
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"Honestly, you can't beat a good plate of mapo tofu. It's the ultimate comfort food. By the way, while we're talking about food, has anyone found a potbelly menu with prices 2025 pdf? I'm trying to plan my budget for next year." https://thepotbellymenu.com/
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...and the little food coloring tablets the Crest representative would hand out so everyone could chew simultaneously and shame each other on the amount of gunk on your teeth. Probably FD&C red.
MTV died in Germany when decided, you had to pay for it. I know nobody who has watched MTV in the last 20 years or so.
The second wind
This is hand in hand with occupational therapy.
The idea is simple yet highly addictive: collect blocks, cut wood, and merge resources to craft unique items. With no set goals or ultimate victory, Minecraft offers an open-ended adventure that has made it the world’s second most popular game. https://talegrammodx.com/
disappointed you guys gave 'bob lazar' any credibility. he's a liar and may have even murdered his wife. why more people dont expose this guy is beyond me