That's Insane

Have you ever lied awake for hours because you couldn't fall asleep? Of course you have, because if you're anything like me (which you must be if you're listening), then you too have ~anxiety~. But did you know there is a disease that causes insomnia which will literally kill you? Join me and let's discuss it!SOURCES:https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/fatal-familial-insomnia/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fatal_insomnia Fatal Familial Insomnia - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf (nih....

I'm sure we're all familiar with oil Tycoon John D. Rockefeller, but did you know in 1961 his great-great grandson went missing during an expedition and was never seen or heard from again? Let's talk about Michael Rockefeller and the theories behind his mysterious disappearance.SOURCES:Art and Culture of the Asmat (wichita.edu)Michael Rockefeller - WikipediaMichael Rockefeller, The Heir Who May Have Been Eaten By Cannibals (allthatsinteresting.com)Michael C. Rockefeller | Fredonia.eduBetween ...

Join the happy hour with my friend, Whitney, and me as we talk about the infamous and technically unsolved murder of Biggie Smalls, AKA The Notorious B.I.G.Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_the_Notorious_B.I.G. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Notorious_B.I.G. https://www.biography.com/musicians/biggie-smalls https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0857263/bio/ https://vault.fbi.gov/Christopher%20%28Biggie%20Smalls%29%20Wallace%20/christopher-biggie-smalls-wallace...

Have you ever wondered why your head is shaped the way it is? Why it has all those bumps? Well today we're going to take about the (debunked) science behind that very thing!Sources: Aphasia: Types, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment (clevelandclinic.org) Frontal Lobe: Function, Location, and Structure (spinalcord.com) Neuroanatomy: The Basics - Dana Foundation Phrenology - WikipediaPhrenology: The Study of Skull Shape and Behavior (simplypsychology.org)Don't forget to rate, ...

Trigger warning: suicideIn today's episode, join me while we talk about the infamous Aokigahara forest, AKA, The Suicide Forest. If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide or are worried about a loved one, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 for free, confidential, and emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a weekSources: 15 Eerie Facts About Japan’s Suicide Forest (mentalfloss.com)Inside Japan’s ‘suicide forest’ | CNNAokigahara - WikipediaWhy is Japan...

Welcome back to Weird Wednesday! Today's topic is a true crime story, which coincides well with Black History Month. In this episode, we discuss one of the catalysts inn the Civil Rights Movement, the murder of Emmett Till. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_Rights_Act_of_1957 Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Share this podcast with others, don't be stingy.Follow me on Instagram and FacebookWatch me tell these stories while I do my makeup on Tik TokS...

We've all heard the phrase, "You only use 10% of your brain," but today's case discusses a man who literally only had that 10%...and lived to tell the tale!SOURCES: Hydrocephalus – Causes, Symptom and Surgical Treatments (aans.org)These Are Some Of The Strangest Medical Cases Of All Time | IFLScience Man Living with 10% of His Brain? - NeuroLogica Blog (theness.com) Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Share this podcast with others, don't be stingy.Follow me on Instagr...

Today we continue our discussion about the plague, diving into the history, treatments, and consequences.Sources:Pneumonic plague - WikipediaPlague (disease) - WikipediaEcology and Transmission | Plague | CDCPlague of Justinian - WikipediaFirst plague pandemic - WikipediaBlack Death - Plague, Mortality, Europe | BritannicaBlack Death - Causes, Symptoms & Impact | HISTORY The Black Death: A Timeline of the Gruesome Pandemic (history.com)The History of Plague – Part 1. The Three Great ...

Heeeeeeelllllllloooooooo everyone! Let's kick off this two parter all about the plague!Sources: Pneumonic plague - WikipediaPlague (disease) - WikipediaEcology and Transmission | Plague | CDCPlague of Justinian - WikipediaFirst plague pandemic - WikipediaBlack Death - Plague, Mortality, Europe | BritannicaBlack Death - Causes, Symptoms & Impact | HISTORY The Black Death: A Timeline of the Gruesome Pandemic (history.com)The History of Plague – Part 1. The Three Great Pandemics - JMVHH...

Today, let's talk about the horribly tragic murder of Polly Klaas. SOURCES:Richard Allen Davis - Wikipedia Murder of Polly Klaas - WikipediaEverything to Know About the Polly Klaas Case 30 Years After Her Remains Were Found (people.com) Polly Klaas' murder 30 years later: Investigators remember dogged work to crack case - ABC News (go.com)Polly Klaas Was Kidnapped And Murdered In 1993, And Her Story Still Haunts Us 30 Years Later (ranker.com) Richard Allen Davis | Criminal...

As we continue hauling through this flu/COVID season, let's talk about another respiratory infection that caused quite the epidemic following a summer convention.SOURCES: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/legionnaires-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20351747 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/legionnaires-disease/ https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17750-legionnaires-diseasehttps://legionellacontrol.com/legionella/when-was-first-legionnaires-disease-outbreak/&nb...

Join Jess and me as we talk about the tragic death of Conrad Roy. *TRIGGER WARNING*: suicideSources: Michelle Carter's texting suicide trial revisited, death of Conrad Roy in 20/20 True Crime 'Words to Die By' - ABC7 New York (abc7ny.com) How Did Conrad Roy Die? Cause of Death, Michelle Carter Texts, Trial – StyleCaster Parents of boy, 18, who killed himself after being encouraged by Michelle Carter speak out | Daily Mail Online Michelle Carter: 5 Facts About The 2014...

Have you ever needed a blood transfusion? What would you think if your doctor came to you and said "what you need is 150 cc of cow milk through that IV"? Pretty insane right? Well, it happened! Let's talk about it.SOURCES: https://bigthink.com/health/milk-transfusion/https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1537-2995.1969.tb04920.x https://www.iflscience.com/nineteenth-century-doctors-used-milk-for-blood-transfusions-67580 https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2022/...

Today, let's talk about the insane survival story of badass Jennifer Morey!Sources: Forge of Fears (wordpress.com)How Jennifer Morey Survived A Brutal Knife Attack (blurredbylines.com) Jennifer Morey: What happened to Jennifer Morey and where is she now? | Women Who Survived Explainer - 9Honey (nine.com.au) Don’t Answer the Door: The Survivor Story of Jennifer Morey | by Verity Partington | Medium https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlXX5eVMwgY Don't forget to rate, revie...

Happy New Year! Let's start both the new year and the return to posting with the incredible and inspirational story of Ryan White and the HIV/AIDS epidemic. - ASOURCES:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPpXW5rHmZg https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/remembering-ryan-white-the-teen-who-fought-against-the-stigma-of-aids https://ryanwhite.hrsa.gov/about/ryan-white https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_White https://www.ryanwhiteatl.org/who-is-ryan-white-2/ https://www.kff.org...

Happy official spooky season everyone! Sorry for the delay, but today let's dive into some of folklore's most notable creatures and their potential medically related origins.Sources:CDC, Queen's University Gazette, UVA Today, Cheminst, Discover Magazine, NIH, Wikiepedia, MDLinxDon't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Share this podcast with others, don't be stingy.Follow me on Instagram and FacebookWatch me tell these stories while I do my makeup on Tik TokSend crazy medical stories, true...

Have you ever found yourself curious about the insane phenomenon that is conjoined twins? Let's talk about it today!Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Share this podcast with others, don't be stingy.Follow me on Instagram and FacebookWatch me tell these stories while I do my makeup on Tik TokSend crazy medical stories, true crime cases, or just weird shit in general to thatsinsanepodcast@gmail.com

Can we talk about the badass Mary Vincent in today's true crime case? Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Share this podcast with others, don't be stingy.Follow me on Instagram and FacebookWatch me tell these stories while I do my makeup on Tik TokSend crazy medical stories, true crime cases, or just weird shit in general to thatsinsanepodcast@gmail.com

Shout out to Rylee for recommending this episode. Today, join me as I talk about the mysterious and insane case of Gloria Ramirez, AKA, the toxic woman.Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Share this podcast with others, don't be stingy.Follow me on Instagram and FacebookWatch me tell these stories while I do my makeup on Tik TokSend crazy medical stories, true crime cases, or just weird shit in general to thatsinsanepodcast@gmail.com

For today's episode, let's talk about the tragic murder suicide of Phil Hartman and his wife Brynn Omdahl.Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Share this podcast with others, don't be stingy.Follow me on Instagram and FacebookWatch me tell these stories while I do my makeup on Tik TokSend crazy medical stories, true crime cases, or just weird shit in general to thatsinsanepodcast@gmail.com