We’re gonna be straight with you: this subject matter ended up being more "infuriating bullshit" than "fun bullshit." We invite you to listen as Stacie peeks behind the curtain of the folie a deux phenomenon, and the hosts also put forth a surprising theory on the origin of “your mom” jokes. Music Notes Beata Dark by OB-LIX via Pixabay Opus 39 by Nesrality via Pixabay Risk by Studio Kolomna via Pixabay Works Consulted Folie à deux - Wikipedia The nosological significance of Folie à Deu...
In this Episode the Episode, Rachel tells Stacie about The Flying Dutchman (the GHOST SHIP) and then the the Carroll A. Deering, a ghost ship of a different sort. There are also spice girls and cats. And the devil. And pirates. You really just have to listen. Check back for show notes! Support the show
Join Stacie, Rachel, apartment ghosts, and house werewolves for a spooky Halloween-themed episode. First, Stacie shares tricks (and treats!) of the ghost-hunting trade so you know what to bring with you when you visit St. Louis's hauntedest house: the Lemp Mansion (which Rachel will tell you about). Music Notes: (Via Pixabay) Sinister Night by Soul Prod Music Creepy Music Box by Dmitry Taras Halloween Time by Nicky Pe Works Consulted Two in five Americans say ghosts exist — and one in five...
In March of 2014, the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 shocked the world. How can an airplane simply vanish in the 21st century? Stacie dives deep into the mysterious circumstances, precedence, and impacts...but you should know that there are no answers here. Music Notes (All internal music is from Pixabay) Warped Love by Nojisuma Lone Wolf by Guilherme Bernardes Euphoria by Playsound Spider by Soul Prod Music Works Consulted Gremlin - Wikipedia Was Flight MH370 Found with...
Stacie's officially hitched, and Rachel is going to learn time management some day, so these two wacky co-hosts are ready to start castin' pods again! Until the next full episode drops, enjoy a bonusode where the stakes are low but the hosts are high. Wait. No, not like that. Music Notes Bounce by Coma-Media via Pixabay Last Week Tonight Theme Song is actually a song called "Go" by Valley Lodge Support the show
Saddle up, all you cowboy scientologists, because Juicy Clanger’s (that’s Stacie’s new spy name) personal mission is to educate you on scientology! Then Rachel tells the tale of Operation Snow White from conception to downfall. Plus the Arc Reactor AND Hydra in the SAME episode? Whaaaaat? ilovelibraries.org - check it out! Music Notes Night Prowler by Psychronic via Pixabay Let the Games Begin by Psychronic via Pixabay Works Consulted Unrecognized charisma? A study and comparison of five c...
In what was originally the second half of the Betty and Barney Hill Abduction episode, Rachel details the abduction of Travis Walton and its aftermath. No potatoes were harmed in the making of this podcast. Music Notes: Epic Dramatic Action Trailer by QubeSounds via Pixabay Cyber Attack by JuliusH via Pixabay Works Consulted: Top Secret UFO Projects on Netflix: Who Is Travis Walton, the Man Who Says He Was Abducted by Aliens in 1975? Travis Walton's Alien Abduction Lie Detection Test » Mich...
Stacie introduces the world to Delsey the Dachshund while taking us on the wild ride that is the first account of alien abduction: Betty and Barney Hill. Content Warning: Descriptions of nonconsensual clothing removal, touching, and invasive medical procedures. Works Consulted Barney and Betty Hill - Wikipedia Donald Keyhoe - Wikipedia How Betty and Barney Hill's Alien Abduction Story Defined the Genre - HISTORY The UFO Magazine UFO Encyclopedia by William J. Birnes A DRAMATIC UFO ENCO...
In our first episode of season 2, Stacie uncovers the TRUTH about the mysterious Mothman of Point Pleasant, West Virginia. Then Rachel shares the lowdown of the annual Mothman Festival. Music Notes Under Pressure by Michael Kobrin via Pixabay Celtic Folk Song by Caffeine Creek Band via Pixabay The Mothman of Point Pleasant by Fish Fisher [Gunpowder & Gasoline ℗ 2014 Michael J Fisher Released on: 2014-05-25] Works Consulted Killer Moth | Batman Wiki Man-Bat | Batman Wiki Moth...
It's Fake Believe Podcast's anniversary! To make up for the deception and hoodwinking that Stacie and Rachel pulled LAST April Fools Day, they decided to actually do what they promised and make a podcast about Air Bud. Who knew there was so much dirt, cloning, world domination, and clowning in this beloved classic? Support the show
Happy St. Patrick's Day! What better time to learn about Irish fairies? Stacie triggers an apple obsession from Rachel, and also imitates wind while somehow managing to give a history on Irish fairies. Then Rachel crushes all of Stacie's dreams of becoming a leprechaun. Of course there are bad Irish accents! But, TWIST! There's also a good one! Support the show
Stacie proves with tons of irrefutable evidence that the Earth is flat and that you can be best friends with any type of printer. Rachel traces the long and winding but FLAT road that led to the creation of the International Flat Earth Research Society. Music Notes Best Buddies by Kinemesis via Pixabay Showtime Cabaret Revue by JuliusH via Pixabay The Cradle of Your Soul by Lemon Music Studio via Pixabay Works Consulted FAQ :: The Flat Earth Society Modern Flat Earth Beliefs Fighting flat-Ea...
Stacie busts out the insult generator to give background on Amy Carlson and her weird ass cult, Love Has Won. Then Rachel discusses Carlson’s strange death and what became of the cult after she selfishly abandoned them to ascend. Music Notes (all songs via Pixabay) Fear by Pratap Sardar Leaves in the Wind by Julius H The Way Home by Zakhar Valaha Works Consulted How Love Has Won Leader Amy Carlson Stroud Convinced Women She's God | Marie Claire (US) | Inside the Bizarre Cult Love Has Won L...
Precious science is really on our side with this one! Stacie explains the 'ologies' of alien study and the classifications of aliens these branches of science have developed. Then Rachel shares key case files of encounters with the real Men in Black and possible theories behind them. There's also some singing. Music Notes Lurking Evil by Dareen Curtis Star Ship Battle by Alexis Ortiz Sofield via Pixabay Works Consulted Grey alien - Wikipedia Alien autopsy - Wikipedia Insectoid - Wikipedia N...
Content Warning: Discussions of suicide, including descriptions of methods. It turns out that the YMCA does "make real your dreams"... and your nightmares. Rachel digs into the assassination of John Lennon and the possible motivations and implications of his murder. Music Notes Mutamento by Mirko Boroni via Pixabay Lazy Desert by Astrofreq via Pixabay Works Consulted John Lennon & Yoko Ono Interview: Apple Offices, London 5/8/1969 - Beatles Interviews Database leadmonarch 1 Origins and ...
Content warning: suicide, car crashes, and grieving Follow Stacie down the long and winding road of the life of Paul McCartney--or Faul, as he's now known by those of us in the know. It's time to come together and hear the truth! It might be difficult, but we have to let it be. Also, in my life, I have found slides to be super helpful, so follow along with Stacie's slide deck while you listen! Strawberry fields forever! We obviously do not own the rights to any of the music samp...
Content Warning - Discussions of suicide: the hosts speak of fictionalized suicide in a tone that may be objectionable to some listeners. Stacie and Rachel invited special guests Zach and Tiffany to join them as Stacie and Zach unveil the conspiracy that drives the narrative arc of Tim Allen's "The Santa Clause." Did you have questions about this movie? They're answered here! Join us whether you love it, hate it, or love to hate it--or even if you haven't seen it yet. Because the consp...
It is pretty obvious from the title, but this episode is all about Project Pegasus--the secret Time Traveling Program being kept secret by the secret government--and the foretold whistleblower Andy Basiago. Stacie begins by teaching listeners how to time travel, then Rachel takes over to blow the lid off the pots and kettles that are keeping Andy Basiago from mixing metaphors and getting the truth out about the space/time continuum! Thanks to Julius H via Pixabay for the song Cyb...
Stacie and Rachel are here to kick off the holiday season with a festive talk about cannibalism, hell, and Bjork! First, travel through the Alpine region and learn the terrifying true (?) tale of Krampus and his lesser-known associate, Frau Perchta. Then head on over to Iceland to arm yourself with the knowledge of Gryla, her Yule Lads, and the adorable (?) Yule cat, Jolakotturinn. Music Notes Carol of the Bells by Julius H via Pixabay Zahady Rock Music and Keyboard by Elen Lack...
Stacie and Rachel have never been kicked by a Rockette, and somehow that is relevant to this week's episode. Stacie shares tales of the Thunderbird (not your daddy's Thunderbird), including its Native American origins. Then Rachel heads on over to South Africa to share the Nguni's (and others') beliefs around the Lightning Bird (not your daddy's Lightning Bird, either...but it might be your mom's). That TikTok Account We Told You to Follow mndiaye_97 Casual Geographic (his YouTube channel) ...