They're the closest thing America has to a royal family, but are they cursed? The Kennedy family is a political dynasty that has had a large amount of tragedies, mishaps and accidents. Join Elina and Shannon as they discuss what has happen to each of the branches of the family tree and why people believe they're cursed. #whereisyourtinfoilhat? Follow us on Instagram: @barerootspod Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Do you believe in reincarnation? For some religions, the concept of life reoccurring after death is not necessarily a theory but a belief. For others they may not believe in it, but have experienced it. This week, join Elina and Shannon as they discuss this concept and the stories of people who believe they have experienced it. #whereisyourtinfoilhat Follow us on Instagram: @barerootspod Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
When Malaysian Airlines Flight 370 took off on March 8th, 2014, nothing seemed out of the ordinary. Nobody could have guessed that that would be the last we see of the 239 people on board. Join Elina and Shannon as they discuss the on the record account of the plane's disappearance, the search that went on after and the conspiracies that arose. #whereisyourtinfoilhat? Follow us on Instagram: @barerootspod Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
The Rockefeller family is a household name. Perhaps you recognize the name from seeing the famous Christmas tree go up or SNL going live in Rockefeller Center, but the family cover all industries ranging from Wall Street to Academia. In this episode, we discuss where it all began with John D Rockefeller. Join Elina and Shannon as they discuss the controversial man and the impact he has made on America - good or bad, you decide. #whereisyourtinfoilhat? Follow us on Instagram: @barerootspod Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
We all know the story. John Wilkes Booth, the theater and the gunshot that ended President Lincoln's life. But what if that's not the whole story? Was Booth hired by a person or a group to carry out the assassination of one of the most beloved presidents of all time? Join Elina and Shannon as they discuss the surprising number of suspects for this infamous murder. #whereisyourtinfoilhat? Follow us on Instagram: @barerootspod Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
To continue our April conspiracy month, we are taking it back to the birthplace of our birthplace, America. It was a beautiful spring morning when the first shot of the American Revolution rang out in Massachusetts. Known as the shot heard round the world, to this day, know one knows who fired it. Join Elina and Shannon as they discuss the two suspects we have, the colonists or the redcoats. #whereisyourtinfoilhat? Follow us on Instagram: @barerootspod Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Happy St. Patrick's Day! In celebration, we decided to go Irish for this episode and discuss the great mystery of the theft of the Irish Crown Jewels. Never heard of them? Yeah neither did we. But in 1907, the jewels were found missing from the Dublin Castle and were never seen again. Who took them and where are they now? And more importantly, are they cursed? This episode has many unique characters, so sit back, grab a Guinness and enjoy!. #whereisyourtinfoilhat? Follow us on Instagram: @barerootspod Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Britney Spears is one of the most famous pop stars of all time, racking in millions of dollars over her career, but what if she's being held against her will? Join Elina and Shannon as they discuss the #FreeBritney movement, Britney's rise to fame, her fall from grace and where she's at today. Is she forced into a conservatorship she doesn't want or need? Does her father have ill intentions? We may soon find out, as this conversation is far from over. #whereisyourtinfoilhat? Follow us on Instagram: @barerootspod Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
A tale as old as time; a revengeful uncle out for the blood of his royal nephew. We see it in Lion King but maybe it also explains the disappearance of two princes in 1500s England. Join Elina and Shannon as they discuss Eddie and Richie, the Princes in the Tower, how they got in the position they were in and what ultimately led to their demise. Was it the uncle? Was it the brother-in-law? Or were they saved? #whereisyourtinfoilhat? Follow us on Instagram: @barerootspod Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
This week we tackle a classic; the Bermuda Triangle. What disappearances made this area of sea into a legend? And is there anything to them? Join us as we unravel the past and discuss what could be going on here. Is the Bermuda Triangle cursed or are there natural causes at play? In the meantime, maybe don't go on a cruise. #whereisyourtinfoilhat Follow us on Instagram: @barerootspod Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Arguably one of the most disputed holidays on the calendar, Valentine's Day has some who people love it, some who hate it and some who just feel obligated to partake in it. But it hasn't always been about cards, chocolates and dinner reservations. Join Elina and Shannon as they discuss the origins of Valentine's day, which are bloodier than you may expect. #whereisyourtinfoilhat Follow us on Instagram: @barerootspod Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Bleach blonde hair, white dress, dazzling smile. You know her, we know her and that's because she's iconic and has left a long-lasting legacy in Hollywood. But do you know how Marilyn Monroe came to her untimely death? We'll walk you through the on the record story, which in itself is mysterious, then we'll discuss just a few of the many conspiracies surrounding her demise. Buckle up because this is a doozy! #whereisyourtinfoilhat Follow us on Instagram: @barerootspod Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
This week we're diving into not a conspiracy, but a little known fact, that during the Prohibition the American government intentionally poisoned alcohol! We know, we know, we were surprised too. This is one of our few not alleged episodes, pure facts! Join us to celebrate (?) the 101st anniversary of the Prohibition with this informative discussion. Grab your favorite cocktail, without chloroform in it, sit back and enjoy. #whereisyourtinfoilhat Follow us on Instagram: @barerootspod Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Ah, Anastasia. Elina's favorite animated princess movie, the one that shows both grit and glamour, is based entirely on a conspiracy theory?? That's right folks, this week we're getting into the mystery that is the Romanov family execution, the last of the Czars, and the birth of the legend of Anastasia. Did anybody really survive that basement shooting in early hours of the morning of July 17th 1918? Did Anastasia really make it all the way to America? Does the movie actually highlight the truth?? Join Elina and Shannon as they try to uncover the truth of this conspiracy theory. #whereisyourtinfoilhat Follow us on Instagram: @barerootspod Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Dear old Nessie....who is she? WHAT is she? Does she exist at all? This week on Bare Roots, Elina and Shannon dive into the legend of the Loch Ness Monster and the scientific expeditions that she's inspired. This one is near and dear to Shannon's heart, let's keep the magic alive. #whereisyourtinfoilhat Follow us on Instagram: @barerootspod Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Aaaand we're back! Happy 2021 everyone! To start off the new year, we decided to go with the most radioactive episode yet: Chernobyl. This 1986 nuclear meltdown has sparked both conspiracies and legends. Did the Russian government plan it all? Did the Moth Man have a role in it's collapse? Enjoy the banter of Elina and Shannon while learning about these mysteries. The big question is: would you go to Chernobyl on vacation? #whereisyourtinfoilhat Follow us on Instagram: @barerootspod Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
JFK, the grand-daddy of all American conspiracies, is coming at you for Bare Roots' last episode of 2020. Is the on-the-record account of the assassination all there is to it? Most Americans don't think so. Was it the Russians? The Mob? Or the CIA? Join Elina and Shannon as they discuss the many theories surrounding this case and see you next time in 2021! #whereisyourtinfoilhat Follow us on Instagram: @barerootspod Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Atlantis, you've heard of it, you're thinking merpeople, we get it. But did you know just how old the story is? Travel back in time, the farthest we've ever gone before, to learn about the original legend of Atlantis and who wrote it. We'll discuss the conspiracies of if it was indeed a real civilization at one time that has since sunk into the ocean. And if so, where was it? And, of course, Aliens? Enjoy the banter of Elina and Shannon while they do a deep dive on one of the oldest stories around. #whereisyourtinfoilhat Follow us on Instagram: @barerootspod Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Princess Diana, the icon, the humanitarian, the heart of the people. She's known for the many ways she impacted the world in her short life, but one thing that makes her still spoken about today is the mysterious way she passed away. Was it simply a car accident that brought her to her untimely death? Or was she murdered? Enjoy the banter of Elina and Shannon while they discuss the theories surrounding the beloved Princess Diana. #whereisyourtinfoilhat Follow us on Instagram: @barerootspod Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
The disappearance of the English Colony on Roanoke Island is one of the earliest mysteries on American soil. When 100 people vanish from thin air it, of course, creates many unanswered questions. Were the colonists killed? Did they move to a different area? Did they fall victim to the elements? Did they just need Liam Neeson??? Enjoy the banter of Elina and Shannon while learning what is on the record and some theories behind the lost colony of Roanoke. #whereisyourtinfoilhat Follow us on Instagram: @barerootspod Music: https://www.purple-planet.com