Afternoonified

Mini: The Tsar, The Peasant Girl, and The Severed Head of Her (Maybe) Lover

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

Congrats on reading the entire episode title! Your prize is learning about this very real, very gross story from Russian history.

A Complete Idiot's Guide to the Greek Pantheon Pt. 1

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

It's time for another Afternoonified Special Interest Info Dump™! Over the next two episodes we'll be getting into the high (and low) points of the Greek gods and goddesses to make sure that YOU can whip out the best fun facts at parties.

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Mini: Anything to Show Up the French

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

On this fine April Fools Day, we're taking a good hard look at another historical hoax. Except everyone was kind of in on it...but what actually made the Mechanical Turk tick?

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Ebola

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:20:00 -0000

Okay, so good news is that the podcast isn't showing any symptoms and isn't contagious. Bad news is that there's so many monkeys in this episode, man. Too many monkeys. And they all probably have Ebola.

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Mini: Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0000

In this installment of Emily's Fairytale Theater, we explore the story of Rumplestiltskin, a man with little to no morals... much like the story about him.

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The 200th Episode Afternoonified Bracket of Nonsense

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0000

TWO HUNDRED EPISODES! To celebrate, we decided to bring back some past topics and make them FIGHT to the DEATH (or something like that). Since we can't be objective in any way, friends of the pod, Sadie and Avalon, agreed to step in and judge.

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Mini: SKY QUEEN

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 01:10:04 -0000

Gather 'round for the tale of the bravest heifer this country has ever know!

We could get into more detail, but that would just ruin the surprise, wouldn't it?

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The Legend of Robin Hood

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0000

This week we're dipping into one of England's greatest legends AND his crew of very happy boys. There's murder, intrigue and a LOT of dogs this week as we explore the legend of Robin Hood!

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From the Archives: Relics

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0000

Emily caught a multitude of plagues during her recent trip, so please enjoy a rerun!

We'll be back next week with that fresh content you all deserve.

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Mini: It's IN the Wax??

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0000

This week we're getting into the holiday spirit and learning about the 10-12 guys who might be THE St. Valentine. To round things off, Sara has to try and guess some of the places where we're keeping his bones (maybe).

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The Bermuda Triangle

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Guys! Guys we solved the Bermuda Triangle!

Really! Like the whole thing. Turns out it was just-- you know what? Just listen.

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The Wives of Henry VIII Pt. 2

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000

We have more wives for you! This week we're taking a look at the second half of King Nasty's wives, Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard and, Catherine Parr. It's going to be a rough one, so hold onto your breeches!

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The Wives of Henry VIII Pt. 1

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Next up in what is apparently becoming a series we like to call "The women who were overshadowed by an a**hole" is the story of six women who all had one thing in common.

Actually, since it was the 16th century in England and they were all upper class, they had a lot of things/relatives in common but the main one was some guy named Henry.

In this episode we cover the rise and fall of Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn and, Jane Seymour.

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The Northern Lights is Fish

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Okay, maybe they're not actual fish. This week we're taking a look at one of the coolest natural phenomena and some of the things humans have come up with to explain it. Other than science. Which is cool, it just doesn't have the same pizzaz as an astral wedding.

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Sandwiches

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0000

The history of this simple yet noble food dates back way further than you may expect. Sure, there was a British noble who didn't want to stop what he was doing, but we were putting things between bread WAY before him.

Grab a napkin, pull up a chair and strap in because we're exploring the history of man's greatest culinary innovation as well as it's variations across the globe. There are also some hot tips for maximizing YOUR sandwich situation at home.

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Mini: Buy a 13th Plate

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0000

On this week's installment of Emily's Fairytale Theater, we have a heavy hitter princess as well as a bonus tale to keep things at the level of weird we know you've become accustomed to.

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Weird Books

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 03:25:20 -0000

The title really says it all. We've got nonsense, concept art from The Super Mario Sisters, unusual bookbinding materials, three foot tall demons and SO MUCH MORE!

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Mini: Pig-and-Wolf Based Conflict

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 03:25:20 -0000

A mysterious stone tower? In the middle of Rhode Island, you say??? We're on the case to find out exactly what the Newport Tower was. Probably something to do with Vikings.

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The Victims of Jack the Ripper pt. 2

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 02:25:20 -0000

The feminist rage continues with the second part of our Jack the Ripper series! This week we're covering the lives of Elisabeth Stride, Catherine Eddowes, and Mary Kelly along with presenting our (Emily's) theory about how Jack the Ripper was 1-3 guys.

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Mini: Leave a Little Activia On Their Grave

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 02:25:20 -0000

It's once again time to learn about cemetery symbolism! This time Sara is taking us through the magical world of secret societies and what they've decided to adorn their headstones with,

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The Victims of Jack the Ripper pt. 1

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 02:25:20 -0000

We've all heard the story of Gentleman Jack, prowling the streets of Whitechapel in 1888 and preying on it's most vulnerable inhabitants. Like seriously... how could you NOT know about this?

What's often overlooked is the life and circumstances of the women Jack preyed upon. They were women with families and lives before some jerk in a top hat cut their lives short..so we're going to talk about them.

They deserve it.

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Mini: Steampunk Inspector Gadget

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 02:25:20 -0000

This week we're taking a look at what we can only describe as a Urban Victorian Cryptid. In the late 19th Century London and the surrounding area were terrorized by Springheeled Jack, a fire spitting man/demon/bear, and that's not even the weirdest thing about him.

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Phantom Clown Panics

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 02:25:20 -0000

We know what you're thinking "Multiple clown panics??" and yeah, we were surprised too. This week we're diving into the 2016 clown sightings and then hopping into our time machine to explore the OTHER clown sightings of yore.

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Mini: Silly Little Guys

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 02:25:20 -0000

This week we're keeping it light and focusing on what you might call... F-List Cryptids. Sara has scoured the depths of Cryptid Wiki to bring you silly little guys from the swamps of Florida to the beautiful hair care aisles of Quebec.

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Dodos

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 02:25:20 -0000

This week we learn about one of history's most charming and yet tragic birds. Dodos shouldn't be relegated to being the butt of jokes about obsolecense when it was humans who put them there and Afternoonified will nOT STAND BY AND LET THAT CONTINUE TO HAPPEN.

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Mini: A Norse Reverse Yentl

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 02:25:20 -0000

Thor and Loki are at it again! This time they need to figure out how to get Thor's hammer back from the giants... and the solution slays more than you'd think it would.

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The Kansas Goat Doctor

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 02:25:20 -0000

This week is a descent back into the world of medical quackery with John R Brinkley. A man who, and we're not messing with you, managed to convince way too many people that goats were the answer to uh... manly vigor.

Look, it's awful, it's disgusting and don't worry, we get to watch him fail by the end of it all.

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Mini: Europe's Most Spectacular Bone Houses

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 02:25:20 -0000

Ever been in Europe and thought "Man, I could really go for looking at a lot of human bones right now." Great news! You can! This week we have some excellent Ossuaries where you can peep all the human remains your little heart desires.

Note: I did want to title this mini The Church of 11,000 Sluts but tanking our algorithm seemed unwise.

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Mad Royals

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 02:25:20 -0000

We're going to explore some of the more... colorful members of historical European royalty for this week of camp. Colorful in the sense that they had terrible families, deep seated mental illness or even all of the above. It's sad, it's silly, it's pretty par for the course with us!

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Mini: Ivy Is For Nerds

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 02:25:20 -0000

Camp continues with an arts and crafts session that we somehow managed to make educational! We're learning about the origins and structure of Heraldic Coats of Arms and then helping Sara make one of her own!

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Haunted European Castles

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 02:25:20 -0000

Camp Afternoonified is back in session! This year we're spending the month in Europe, starting with a grand circle (sort of) tour of the finest haunted castles the continent has to offer. We've got big pits, mutant rats and sooooo many angry lady ghosts.

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Mini: Pokemon Based Grave Markings

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0000

We're getting metaphorical this week as we get into cemetery symbolism (plants edition!!)

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The Clutter Family Murders

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Sure, you could pick up a copy of Truman Capote's In Cold Blood and learn about this devastating crime from that OR... you could take an hour and listen to us. This week we're breaking down one of the most classic stories in true crime and why you should always lock your doors and avoid head injuries (when possible).

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Mini: Knife Ears

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000

As if you haven't had enough history lately, we're here with just a little bit more...but this time it's ART HISTORY. We're taking a look at one of the Netherland's most influential artists and painter of so many weird little guys, Hieronymus Bosch!

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Eleanor of Aquitaine

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000

HEAR YE, HEAR YE we have another fantastic historical lady for you! This week we're taking a look at the life and accomplishments of Eleanor of Aquitaine as well as the failures of the men surrounding her!

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Mini: Ruled With an Iron Chin

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0000

In another exploration of things rich people do that we don’t understand, we’re taking a look at the Habsburgs and why in the name of god they decided to have their bodies buried in three separate locations.

The Spooky Southwest

Thu, 29 May 2025 02:21:20 -0000

Saddle up, pardners! This week we're headed out on a tour of the American Southwest and hitting up some of the spookiest places it has to offer (that were also on Emily's vacation road trip route.)

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Mini: Hans Zimmer Presents The Potoo

Wed, 14 May 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Sometimes god really hit the nail on the head when she created an animal. AN example is the noble Potoo, in all it's muppety, shrieking glory. This week we're taking a look at this wondrous bird in all of its forms.

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The Titanic Pt. 2

Wed, 07 May 2025 04:00:00 -0000

We're trading our big hats for life vests this week as we get into a timeline of the actual sinking of the Titanic! Sure it's kind of a bummer that all of those people died, but we also get to hear some theories on what the last song the band actually played.

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Mini: Thanks a Lot, Matt Damon

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Emily's Fairytale Theater is back and we're getting into a Big One. Join us for the surprisingly blood and bird-soaked tale of one of the finer princesses, Cinderella.

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The Titanic Pt. 1

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Sara finally did it, y'all. This week we present the first part of two on the tragedy of the Titanic. There's... so much boat talk, ranging from her inception to construction to the start of her maiden voyage.

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From the Archives: Conspiracies of Titanic Proportions

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Due to some... minor technical difficulties with our next series, please enjoy this rerun that in no way has anything to do with the aforementioned series!

Mini: I'm Afraid of Lakes Now!

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0000

In 1986 near lake Nyos in Cameroon, over 1,700 people were mysteriously killed. I mean... mysterious until they figured out what happened and boy is nature weird.

The 3rd Annual Afternoonified Bracket of Nonsense: Vampire Edition

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0000

It's a tradition because we've done it three times! This year Emily has scoured the internet and the history books for the who's who of Vampires, both fictional and... real. They're not fighting, just vibing and we're going to decide once and for all if Count Orlock's rizz is enough to negate his smell.

Oh yeah, we also brought our resident Pop Culture Vampire Nerd Expert, Sadie on to help us. It's great!

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Mini: Persephone Was a Real One

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0000

The time has come for another Greek myth! While the story of Orpheus and Eurydice may be the saddest thing Emily could find, it's also a great example of why the god of the dead needs to maintain a strong brand.

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Octopi

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0000

Our snorkels and wetsuits are at the ready because this week we're taking a trip under the sea! Unfortunately (for Emily) this trip involves zero mermaids and is all about the Octopus! Maybe Sara will change her mind... maybe she'll just freak her out more with tales of color changing and injecting prey with toxins. GUESS WE'LL FIND OUT!

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Mini: You Wouldn't Download a Painting

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 01:46:09 -0000

You know, The Mona Lisa wasn't always the most famous painting in the world. In fact, she had to go on a whole adventure to gain the notoriety she has to day. An adventure full of intrigue, crime and.. people not paying attention.

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History of Soda

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 02:46:09 -0000

If we believe in anything here at Afternoonified, it's the power of a fun little drink. As a treat.

Turns out, humans have been enjoying their fun little drinks since the middle ages and we're here to explore the evolution from lemon water to the glory that is Soda (or pop or Coke if you're nasty)

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Mini: Short King Hall of Fame

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 02:46:09 -0000

It's truly amazing the thing men are able to accomplish instead of just talking about their feelings. Take Edward Leedskalnin, for instance. He got dumped, left the old country and built a sprawling limestone castle about it.

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The Pied Piper of Hamelin

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 02:46:09 -0000

We know what you're thinking "Guys, this is a fairytale, why are you doing an educational podcast episode on it??"

First of all, thank you for thinking we're educational. Second, the story of this mysterious man with his little flute and power over rats and children alike is so ingrained in the history of the town of Hamelin that there HAS to be something more to it.

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Mini: This Is Why We Don't Ski

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 02:46:09 -0000

In a mini dubbed by critics as "A tale of the triumph of the human spirit," we cover the story of a Swedish woman who defied literally every odd there was. Strap into your skis and make sure you have a blanket nearby because this is... harrowing.

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Frozen Mummies

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 02:46:09 -0000

We're back and we have more frozen dead guys! While you may be familiar with those dry, dry Egyptian mummies or the accidental mummies that come from bogs, there's a very special third genre... ice mummies. We have a collection of mummies from all over the world that you're going to want to meet.

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Mini: A Very Merry Rudge Jeinhold and a Happy New Year!

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 17:00:00 -0000

We're closing out 2024 with som ideas for how to celebrate the New Year! In a list curated from around the world, we'll learn about traditions such as Latin America's 12 grapes, Japan's Year Forgetting Parties and even Romania's dancing bears!

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From the Archives: A Christmas Carol

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:00:21 -0000

A few years back, we gathered a cast of amazing friends to help us put on our own version of a Christmas Carol. It was ill-advised and kind of a pain in the ass, but isn't that what Christmas is all about?

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Another Christmas Ghost Story

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0000

We had so much fun telling stories in the last episode that Emily decided to find another one for you. This week we have a thrilling ghost story about party games and light misogyny that is sure to entertain!

Victorian Christmas Ghost Stories

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:15:00 -0000

If there was anything that the English Victorians did right, it was bringing back the tradition of telling ghost stories around the holidays. Where did that even come from in the first place, you may ask? Well, we'll tell you... and then you'll get to experience a Victorian Christmas Ghost Story for yourself, with the usual Afternoonified dumba**ery thrown in, of course.

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Mini: Big Knockers of the Cornish Variety

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 05:15:00 -0000

Everyone needs someone looking out for them, even if it's a little gnome in suspenders and a hard hat. This week we take a look at the best friend of old timey miners everywhere, the Tommyknocker.

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Patent Medicines

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 05:15:00 -0000

Since there were people, diseases and, herbs, humans have been trying to figure out how to create medicines and cures. Unfortunately a lot of the time the result is a resounding "that aint it, bro." In this episode we're going to take a little stroll through the history of some of the more outlandish medicines and their marketing, whether they were created with good intentions or to earn that sweet sweet cash.

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Mini: Emily's Fairytale Theater Presents Hansel und Gretel

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:15:00 -0000

We're back with a classic Grimm's Fairytale packed full of magic, adventure and, the realization that maybe the Grimm Brother's weren't like... the best authors? We'll have to talk to Matt Damon about this.

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The Salem Witch Trials Pt. 2

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:15:00 -0000

Continuing on with our extensive re-do on the subject of the trials, there's even more innocent people getting accused! Find out who they were and what, exactly, the evidence against them was as well as how the people of Massachusetts started to react to it all. You can also find out which accused witch Emily has beef with and how that may or may not result in her being cursed.

Probably.

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Mini: There's a Foot in the Boot!

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 05:15:00 -0000

Afternoonified is here with a BREAKING (when we recorded this) update to a past episode: they found Sandy Irvine’s boot WITH a foot! And if you don’t know what any of that means, don’t worry, we’ll explain everything.

The Salem Witch Trials Pt. 1

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 04:15:00 -0000

We decided to take another run at a big topic from Afternoonified's past now that we have the benefit of age, experience and...Emily got better at research. So sit back, do you best to relax (it's gonna be hard) and settle in to hear about Salem's incessant persecution of women of a certain age (and a few men, one of whom might have deserved it?).

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Mini: Salem Travel Guide

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 04:15:00 -0000

In this mini we're here to help you get the most out of your trip to Salem, MA (Or Massachusetts in general) by breaking down the sites we hit up while we were in town.

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Lizzie Borden House B&B Miss Lizzie’s Coffee Oak Grove Cemetery Blackcraft Brewbox Flying Saucer Pizza Co. Witch Trial Memorial The Old Burying Point Salem Trolley Tour Red's Sandwich Shop The Witchery Witch City Ink Salem Witch Board Museum Turner's Seafood Salem Witch Museum Witch Dungeon Museum Direwolf Tavern Peabody Essex Museum The Witch House House of Seven Gables Proctor’s Ledge Black Veil Emporium 32 Brooksby Farm Witchcraft Victim’s Memorial Salem Village Parsonage Daniella’s Cafe and Market

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Lizzie Borden Pt. 2

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 02:15:31 -0000

In the thrilling conclusion to our series on Lizzie Borden and the axe murders she may or may not have committed, we go over her absolute circus of a trial and the fallout from the verdict. There's also a couple of "But what if Lizzie DIDN'T do it theories and plenty more good old-fashioned speculation.

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Mini: Then When Was Phones?

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 04:00:41 -0000

During our recent trip, we made sure we fully got our money's worth at the Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast and recorded a mini in Lizzie's bedroom. There was one power outlet and maybe 8 hours of sleep between us, but please enjoy this selection of the Creepiest Pastas.

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Lizzie Borden Pt. 1

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 04:00:41 -0000

EVERYBODY STAY CALM... it’s finally happening! Emily and Sara literally packed their bags and headed to Massachusetts to do a little boots on the ground investigation of one of America’s most enduring true crime stories, the Borden Murders. This week we take a look at the Borden family and get into the events surrounding and during the day of the crimes.

Mini: A Wild & Crazy Night in the Holy Roman Empire

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 04:31:00 -0000

In 1561, something (allegedly) lit up the skies above Nuremberg, Germany. All we have that refers to this event is a woodcut and writing by a man named Hans Glaser. So what happened on that fateful night? Aliens? Natural phenomena? The LORD ALMIGHTY HIMSELF??

The Walton Experience

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 04:31:00 -0000

No, we’re not doing an episode on some weird 70’s prog rock band, despite what the title sounds like. This story has way more aliens, cops, skeptics and a distinct lack of probing. We’ll be taking a dive into the alleged (prepare to hear that a lot) alien abduction of Travis Walton from the forests of Arizona back in 1975.

Mini: Experimenting with Extraterrestrialality

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 04:31:00 -0000

What do Jazz and alien encounters have in common? More than you'd think, to be honest. In our first Space Camp mini, we're examining the life of influential jazz musician, Sun Ra and how his time on Saturn changed a genre of music.

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Animals in Space!

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 04:31:00 -0000

Welcome to Camp Afternoonified: Space Camp! Our first venture into deep recesses of the unknown is going to be a collection of stories about the brave animals who got shot into space before us. We definitely don't condone this, but know that every single fruit fly, gecko, dog, monkey and even jellyfish is a hero worthy of our respect.

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Mini: Stories That Make You Go "...Huh."

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 12:05:00 -0000

History is full of strange coincidences and Sara took it upon herself to find some of the most interesting ones! Find out how Lincoln's son might have been a bad person to invite to a presidential event, why Mexico needs to rethink their public safety drill timing and learn about the life of someone who should probably have stayed off of boats.

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Cryonics

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 12:05:00 -0000

It's all lab coats and frozen dead guys this week on Afternoonified as we explore the world of cryonics! We'll get into how nature has figured out it's own freezing and unfreezing processes and how humans have adapted that for their own purposes. There's also a handy guide on what to expect when you've mostly died and want to be put into cryonic suspension to be revived in a couple hundred years (probably)!

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Mini: Getting Jello Out of a Bowling Ball

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 12:05:00 -0000

It's mythology time and for this mini we're heading over to Egypt! We've got pyramid building, a new favorite diety and absolutely NO baby-eating as we cover the stories of Imhotep (not that one) and Sobek.

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Peregrine Falcons

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 12:05:00 -0000

Sometimes it doesn't have to be all cults and ghosts and murder. Sometimes we can just learn about something nice and let our brains take a little vacation. This week, Sara provides some much-needed chill facts about the fastest animal in the world, the Peregrine Falcon.

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Mini: Divorced Dad Real Estate

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 12:05:00 -0000

It is once again time for Sara to be a terrible friend and read scary stories from the internet. Her selections include classics such as "There's something in my walls/floor", "My dad is bad at picking a rental" and many more!

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Edmund Creffield & The Holy Rollers Pt. 2

Thu, 30 May 2024 04:12:06 -0000

We're back with the thrilling conclusion of the Holy Rollers saga! Strap in and get ready because this episode has more twists than a dance hall in 1962 and fewer reasonable people than you'd hope for.

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Mini - Horse Hooves & Gasoline

Wed, 22 May 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Did you know that Seattle has a super secret bonus level? Well... maybe it's not a secret, but it IS filled with ghosts and, at one point, possible plague infested rats. How fun!

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Edmund Creffield & The Holy Rollers Pt. 1

Wed, 15 May 2024 11:00:00 -0000

It's a cult episode! Not just that, it's an OBSCURE cult episode! In part one we get into the beginnings of Edmund Creffield and his mission to save the women of Corvallis, Oregon through the power of... thrashing and setting fires?

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Mini: Creepy Al

Wed, 08 May 2024 11:00:00 -0000

This week we're tip toe-in through the tulips with a short biography of the most unique man to pick up a ukulele... Tiny Tim.

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Haunted National Parks

Wed, 01 May 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Hope you have your hiking boots because this week we're visiting some of the most beautiful national parks that this fine country has to offer... provided they're haunted, of course. We'll go from coast to coast to learn about the spectral residents and how they got there as well as some other generally creepy phenomena.

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Mini: We're still at 2,000 feet, right?

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0000

If plane crashes freak you out... this might not be the episode for you, But if you're like us and there's something wrong with you... we've got chilling tales of both a plane crash AND the ghosts that it produced.

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The B-List Cryptid Tournament of Champions

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0000

The can't-miss even of the year is upon us! We'll work our way through nail-biting matchups such as... The Flatwoods Monster vs the Hopkinsville Goblins The Loveland Frogman vs The Lizardman of Scape Ore Swap And many more! See which of these lil freaks will take their rightful place as the newest member of the Cryptid Hall of Fame!

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Mini: The Jane Goodall of Sloths

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0000

It's time for some Sloth Facts™! Take a chill pill and learn about these furry, admittedly kind of moldy little guys.

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Hoaxes 2 : Judgement Day

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0000

We're back on the hoax train this week and it's... well, there's a lot of rocks. From stories of God speaking to German scientists through rocks to decorative plaques and prehistoric birds, there's a little of everything for the skeptic that lives in all of us.

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Mini: This Episode is Cursed

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Okay, it's not, but when Emily makes a promise, she delivers! This week we're actually talking about birds and babies again... as in a selection of stories about birds kidnapping babies and how many men with guns it takes to fight off an eagle.

Spoiler: it's more than you'd think.

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Cursed Objects

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Before you pick up that oil painting of a crying boy at your local thrift shop, maybe take a second to consider that it's cursed... This week, we're taking a look at a couple of cursed objects that range from kitschy art to literal historical artifacts and what effect they had on the people who encountered them.

Also, we know we were actually thinking of David Attenborough, not Richard. It'll make sense later.

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Mini: Architecture & Tapas

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0000

We all have that one project that we've been working on for what feels like forever. But imagine that half done jigsaw puzzle was actually the largest church in the world and you've been picking away at it for over a hundred years. This week, Sara returns from her vacation in Spain to tell us the story of the unending construction on La Sagrada Familia.

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Cleopatra

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0000

The story of Cleopatra seems pretty straightforward. A beautiful Queen using her charms to gain power and, eventually, lose it tragically. While some of that is true, Cleopatra's image and story have long been the victim of Roman propaganda and rumor.

We don't claim to have all the answers, but hopefully we can set the record straight on a few details of this incredible woman's life.

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Mini: Like a Fiery Claire Danes

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 13:10:00 -0000

It's a vacation episode! Emily visited Los Angeles and came back with stories about old rocks AND old rockers. Mostly the old rocks... specifically old rocks that have crash landed on earth with some...interesting repercussions.

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Race for the South Pole

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 13:10:00 -0000

In 1911, two groups of men decided they would try their luck at being the first to reach the South Pole. Of course, it being 1911, this was a bit of an undertaking that resulted in some very cold boys and quite a bit of drama.

Warning: This might get rough if you're a fan of dogs and/or ponies...or humans, I guess. Mostly the first two.

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Mini: Horny and Disgusted

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 13:10:00 -0000

In our defense, we though that it would be nice to read a few Grimms Fairytales in honor of Valentine's Day. Of course, we forgot who we were dealing with and things went a little off the rails.

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Misidentified Children

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 13:10:00 -0000

Sometimes kids go missing and then sometimes (hopefully) they come back. But SOMETIMES the kid that comes back isn't the right one and...things can get a little weird. This week we're covering four cases of missing children that weren't who they seemed and the lengths their families went to in order to untangle the mystery.

Warning: This episode covers topics that some listeners might find upsetting (child murder/abuse). Listener discretion is advised.

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Mini: Chrismyth Busters

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 03:42:11 -0000

Obviously we couldn't get through the whole holiday season without ruining something, so Sara has some hard truths about topics such as...

Jesus' Birthday The creation of Santa and... Which beloved Christmas song isn't really a Christmas song.

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Saturnalia

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 03:42:11 -0000

What if I told you that there's a winter holiday where you just drink wine, give gifts, and generally cause lighthearted mayhem? Waaaaaay before Christmas, back in the ancient Roman times, we had Saturnalia, a week of mischief and merriment that needs to be brought back ASAP.

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Mini: The Santalorian

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 03:42:11 -0000

This week we're taking a little dive into the life and outrageous miracles of the OG Saint Nicholas. You know... the guy that actually existed before his memory was morphed into a big jolly white guy with a penchant for baked goods and dairy.

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Mary Shelley

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 03:42:11 -0000

While she may be known mostly for a novel written after a nightmare she had on vacation, Mary Shelley had a whole life aside from Frankenstein. Sure, that life was messy and full of men who didn't deserve her time, but what are you gonna do? This week we're taking a look into the life of the woman who created one of the most fascinating literary genres of all time while she was still (technically) a child.

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Mini: How Do You Fall Off a Covered Bridge?

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 03:42:11 -0000

It's Sara's turn for a vacation report and she's taking us to the autumnal leaf-peeping oasis that is Vermont! Things get very spooky with the story of covered bridge and the very very real young lady named Emily who calls the bridge her home.

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Unidentified Persons

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 03:42:11 -0000

In the genre of unsolved mysteries there is a very specific category of interest: John and Jane Does with fake identities and strange circumstances surrounding their deaths. This week, we’re exploring a few of these cases to try and untangle some of the knots left by these unknown people.

Mini: Vampire Hunting Nuns

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 03:42:11 -0000

It's another vacation report! This time we're heading to the rum-soaked streets of New Orleans for a mostly historically accurate tale of vampires and women being shipped overseas against their will.

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The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 02:42:11 -0000

It's time for a different flavor of true crime! On St Patrick's Day weekend 1990, several paintings were stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. To this day we still don't know who perpetrated the crime, why and where the hell the paintings ended up.

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Mini: The First Yankee Candle (or, Chris Pine's Butt)

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 02:42:11 -0000

Happy Halloween! We're taking a dive into an icon of the Halloween season, the Jack O Lantern! Why did we start carving vegetables? Why Pumpkins? Who the hell is Jack? We're glad you asked and would be more than happy to tell you.

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The Zodiac Pt. 2

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 02:42:11 -0000

We're continuing our dive into one of the most infamous and attention-seeking serial killers, The Zodiac. This week we get into his continued campaign of letter writing as well as more possible victims and potential suspects. We also have some of our own ideas about who may or may not be the killer in this case as well as a few others.

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Mini: Viva Las Vegas

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 02:42:11 -0000

It's vacation report time! Emily returns from Sin City with a story about a pretty famous person spotting a very famous ghost and why that ghost is so heavily connected to Las Vegas in the first place.

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The Zodiac Pt. 1

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 02:42:11 -0000

Yes, it's really happening. Beginning in 1968, Northern California was terrorized by a doughy moron with a penchant for sending his homemade ciphers to the media and police. This week we begin our journey towards solving this decades old cold case by outlining his many crimes, early correspondence with the police and potential "unofficial" victims.

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Mini: No Bears for Old Country

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 04:17:04 -0000

Do you love fuzzy friends with murder paws and a taste for berries? Would your life be improved by knowing where to find one of these friends at any given moment? Are you ALSO sick of googling "Are there bears in...?" Good news! We did the research for you and present... Are There Bears In There? A thrilling new Camp Afternoonified presentation.

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Mini: Unarmed Hiking

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 04:17:04 -0000

Welcome to the final campfire of the season! Sara has some scary stories from the depths of the internet to share and they make a great case for staying indoors.

The RMS Queen Mary

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 04:17:04 -0000

Welcome back campers, we hope you brought your sunscreen because we're going boating! We'll be talking a leisurely walk through the storied past of one of the most famous ocean liners that didn't hit anything while crossing the Atlantic. After our history lesson we'll slide into our paranormal investigator khakis and learn why The Queen Mary is also considered one of the most haunted places in the world.

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Mini: A Bland, Dry Cracker

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 04:17:04 -0000

It's time to gather 'round the Camp Afternoonfied fire pit and learn about everyone's favorite camping treat! We'll cover the history of all the components and then get into how the Girl Scouts of America gave us the miracle that is the S'more.

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Around the World in 80 Cryptids

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 04:17:04 -0000

Actually, it's only 11 cryptids, but that doesn't sound as good. Camp Afternoonified is in session this week and we're hunting for some of the world's most famous cryptids. We got lake monsters, flying monkeys, big worms and MORE LAKE MONSTERS!

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From the Archives: Barbie

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 02:53:40 -0000

In a move that is NO WAY tied to the desire to ride the coattails of certain pop culture events, here's an episode from the past (and our first episode together at that!). We hope you gain something from our dive into the Woman in Pink before heading to the movies!

Not that this re-release has anything to do with that. #MidgeMidge2024

Original show notes: Emily and Sara learn about Barbie's weird German origins, how many jobs she's had, and how many members of the Roberts family there really are. There's also dumb games, Emily forgets how to read and the girls pitch their Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse fancast.

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Mini: How Old Can Horses Be?

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0000

Gather round and hear the tale of the horse that could do math! Or could he? Either way, Clever Hans was a very, very good horse and possibly a war hero?

Chocolate

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0000

Who can take the sunrise Sprinkle it with dew Cover it in chocolate and a miracle or two?

Afternoonfied can! Or at the very least we can take you on a journey through the history of chocolate. We’ll also have a little a stopover to learn about methods of production and what people around the world use chocolate for.

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Mini: Boop That Snoot

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 12:05:00 -0000

What's shaped like a furry potato, loves belly rubs and is the chillest lil guy in South America? It's the Capybara! This week we take a leisurely break from all the murder and mayhem to quiz Sara on these majestic creatures and learn some trivia.

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Medieval Torture Devices

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 04:17:00 -0000

Humans have always been pretty innovative with ways to punish other humans, but what if the truth about some of the more famous torture devices was different than what we thought? Good news, we got to the bottom of what is and isn't real. Bad news... humans didn't get any less terrible.

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Mini: Foxy Grandpa

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 04:17:00 -0000

This week we have a story that starts with a rising golf star and ends with the headline "The Radium Water Worked Fine Until His Jaw Came Off". There's some bits in the middle, mostly about how humans had absolutely no idea what they were doing with medicine, even as late as the 1920's.

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The Axeman of New Orleans

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 04:17:00 -0000

From 1917 to 1918, New Orleans was thrown into a panic by a man with an axe and a very specific victim MO. To this day, no one really has any idea who the shadowy figure targeting Italian grocers was, but we've sure got some ideas!

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Mini: Everybody Became Nicholas Cage

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 04:17:00 -0000

We all know that reading can take you on all sorts of adventures, but WHAT IF there was a book that could lead you to a real buried treasure? In 1979 a man named Kit Williams gave us that opportunity and the results were magical, convoluted and just as full of intrigue as you'd hope it would be.

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Body Farms

Wed, 31 May 2023 04:17:00 -0000

This week we're heading down to the farm and asking the question "What happens after I die?" as it turns out, a lot of kind of gross stuff happens to our bodies, but the good news is that there are places where those bodies can go to be studied. It's still gross, just more educational and scientific

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Mini: A Montauk Monster Mini Mystery

Wed, 24 May 2023 04:17:00 -0000

In 2008 the body of a mysterious creature washed up on the shores of Montauk, New York. Theories on what the so-called "Montauk Monster" could be varied from a regular turtle to an escaped genetic experiment.

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Ghosts of O'ahu

Wed, 17 May 2023 04:17:00 -0000

Even on the white sand beaches and in the humid jungles of Hawaii, there are spirits about. Actually, the ghosts aren't spending a lot of their time lounging in beach chairs, but they ARE hanging out in some of Hawaii's premier tourist spots like botanical gardens and museums. Join us on a little ghost tour of one of Hawaii's islands and feel the relief as Emily finally gets to info dump all the stuff she learned on vacation.

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Mini: The Beyoncé of Farting

Wed, 10 May 2023 04:17:00 -0000

We're just going to be upfront with you...this mini is about the art of farting. Professional Flatulist is a job title held by real people through history and it's finally time for them to have their moments in the sun.

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The Wonders of the World

Wed, 03 May 2023 04:17:00 -0000

In a very special episode, Emily and Sara pit the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World against the 7 Wonders of the Modern World in a March Madness style bracket. There's literally no set judging criteria so get ready to learn some fun facts about these impressive structures and find out which one has the best ~vibes~

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Mini: A Mini Missing Man Mystery

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 04:10:00 -0000

In 1933 a man known as the "Indiana Jones of Architecture" went missing during a walk near his estate on Inishbofin Island in Ireland. There are several theories floating around, some more fun than others and Sara and Emily intend to get to the bottom of this mystery in around 14 minutes. Should work out perfectly.

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Gef the Talking Mongoose

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 03:49:00 -0000

It's time to head on down to the farm and get silly with the story of England's most charming weasel! In 1931 a family on the Isle of Man was visited by an interesting little creature with the mouth of a sailor and a flair for the dramatic. For years paranormal researchers and reporters alike tried to solve the mystery of the creature and...well they had some ideas.

It's Gef!

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Mini: When a Man Has an Idea

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 04:12:00 -0000

Back in the 1800 and whatevers, people had a much looser idea of what the word "entertainment" meant. Sometimes is was a rousing game of cards or going to a play and sometimes it was setting up two steam locomotives in the middle of nowhere Texas and letting them ram into each other for a crowd. You can probably guess which one this episode is about.

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Marie Antoinette Pt. 3

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 03:52:00 -0000

Our series on France's most infamous Queen comes to a close and, full disclosure, she didn't have a great time. There's tips on how to win over your married girlfriend, a really gross tower and, reasons who you should never count on your family.

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Mini: A Glass of White Wine

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 04:05:00 -0000

Sara and Emily welcome their best friend and resident New Age Auntie, Sadie, to break down an Astrology Tiktok trend and explain where we get the concept of soulmates. There's also some wild sidebars and a pitch for a new kind of thrift shop.

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Marie Antoinette Pt 2

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 03:50:00 -0000

In part two of this...extended series on Marie Antoinette, Sara and Emily get into Marie's life as queen of France and all the ups and downs that come with it. Probably would have been fewer downs if certain people had paid taxes, but what do we know.

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Mini: Brogues Before Hos

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 10:50:00 -0000

In this seasonally appropriate mini, Sara and Emily explore a brief history of Leprechauns as well as share a story about one of the wee men and some absolute mannerless d*ckhead named Tom Fitzpatrick.

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Marie Antoinette Pt 1

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 12:20:00 -0000

After literal years of threatening it, we're finally covering the most famous (and ill-fated) queen of France, Marie Antoinette! In this part, we look at her childhood in Austria and find out how hard it was to be fourteen years old with the political responsibilities of an adult and what a boring time that must have been. Also there's some discussion of Tom Hardy and Jamie Dornan, if that does it for you.

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Mini: Toddler Bible

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 05:10:00 -0000

Sara scoured Reddit for stories of children seeing, saying and generally just being creepy. She knows Emily hates them, but that's never stopped her before and now it's your problem too!

Best keep the lights on for this one,

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The Donner Party

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 05:10:00 -0000

In May of 1846, a group of 80-something pioneers set out for California and a new start. The problem is, some con man with an agenda had convinced these folks that he had a shortcut. Along with pretty much every other mishap that you can imagine, this shortcut ended up costing almost half the members of the infamous Donner party their lives. This week, Emily and Sara tell the story of just how one group of people can end up completely f*cked from every direction.

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Mini: Reindeer Games

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 03:25:09 -0000

As a little holiday gift from us to you, Emily made Sara play an educational game! After the first 2 or so minutes, we keep it pretty family-friendly....which is the real gift and all the trivia about reindeer is just a bonus.

Traditional Christmas Food

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 03:25:09 -0000

This year for the holidays, Afternoonified is serving up a buffet of some international Christmas foods! We have festive treats from Mexico, France, Italy, Germany, England, and Norway, and even stop by Wisconsin to see what those weirdos are up to. Come for the food and stay because we're as loud as your conservative uncles but way easier to listen to.

We forgot how to do a podcast so sources are available on request, just know that Wikipedia was very high on the list for this one.

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Our Worst Nightmares

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 02:25:09 -0000

This week Sara and Emily thought long and hard about the many things that terrify them and picked the ones that really stood out. Sara gets into the super secretive Russian Space Program and how two Italian nerds got involved with that and Emily remembers why crawl spaces are the work of the devil.

Mini: Thor Love & Anger Management

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 02:25:09 -0000

During an investigation into two animal friends from a certain Marvel movie that just came out, Emily stumbled upon a story of Thor making a Frost Giant-sized ass of himself and getting REAL mad about it. This is that story.

Geoglyphs

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 22:26:28 -0000

Before we had TV, video games, major league sports, books...pretty much anything fun, humans had to do something with their time. For whatever reason, they opted to carve intricate lines into the earth that resembled things such as snakes, horses, and, big naked guys. We're not sure why, but the real fun is guessing, isn't it?

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Mini: We've Got a Lovely Bunch of Coconut Crabs

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 04:03:00 -0000

If you've never wondered about what the relationship between one of the greatest American aviators and a bunch of horrific crustaceans could possibly be, now might be the time. Was Amelia Earhart really the victim of yet another one of god's nautical mistakes or do we just not have any other good answers for her disappearence?

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The Loudun Posessions

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 03:42:00 -0000

After countless stories of fun women being burned at the stake for being witches, we thought it was time to cover a similar story involving a man. As it turns out, it's actually pretty easy to have a powerful member of the clergy tried and executed for witchcraft so long as you have a vindictive Cardinal, a convent full of bored nuns, and a victim who actually is kind of a dick. Needless to say, father Urbaine Grandier was screwed from the very start.

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Mini: A 100ft Column of Sand and Whale

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 04:05:00 -0000

One chilly November in 1970, an 8-ton whale washed ashore near Florence, Oregon. While there were probably a couple of different ways this could have been dealt with, the powers that be decided half a ton of dynamite would be the solution to their problem.

Spoiler alert: It was not.

See the remastered news report here (courtesy of KATU)

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Deep Sea Creatures

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 04:05:00 -0000

Apparently, Emily did something to offend Sara so she is seeking her revenge in the form of a tour of the ocean's depths. With everything from crabs that look like mistakes to some cephalopods that have earned their right to stay, it's a real Sharkcuterie of deep sea nightmares.

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Mini: Scary Stories to Tell on a Podcast

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 04:05:00 -0000

Spooky Summer continues with some of the freshest short horror stories pulled from the depths of Reddit! Join us around the campfire for some s'mores and tales of shadow men, hair where it doesn't belong and, Way Too Many Bens.

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The Lake Bodom Murders

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 04:05:00 -0000

On June 5th 1960, a group of teenagers visiting Finland's scenic Lake Bodom were attacked by a mystery assailant. over 60 years after the fact, we're still not sure what really happened that night. It's gonna be a rough one, friends, so hold on to your butts and put that tent away because we're about to make a great case for never camping again.

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Mini: Intergalactic Bigfoot Highway

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 04:05:00 -0000

As a bonus stop on our spooky road trip, we're headed to a shack in the middle of the Oregon woods! It's not just any shack, though, it's full of mystery and weird science and...people trying to deliver pizzas to Sasquatch. It's the Oregon Vortex!

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Afternoonified's Guide to Haunted Road Trips

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 02:57:06 -0000

Pack up your Gameboy and hop in the car because we're going on vacation! We've invited our bestest best friend Sadie to join us as we travel these United States in search of the rowdiest ghosts and the creepiest hotels.

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Mini: A Case of Moosetaken Identity

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 04:12:00 -0000

One fateful night in 1977, three teenagers in Massachusetts saw something they couldn't explain. Was it really the demon they all thought it was? Perhaps an extraterrestrial checking out the scenery...or maybe something even weirder.

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Stede Bonnet, Gentleman Pirate

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 04:12:00 -0000

You've heard of pirates pillaging, plundering, and being general badasses through the Golden Age of Piracy. But it wasn't all about smelling terrible and getting your sword bloody for all of the men sailing the high seas. Enter Stede Bonnet, a man who was so bad at being a pirate that he managed to become okay at it and make some friends along the way.

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Mini: Emily's Fairytale Theater Presents Sleeping Beauty

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 04:12:00 -0000

Grimm's is back with a very classic princess story! The stakes for this one are a little lower than you'd expect, but there's still a very important lesson to be learned...probably. We think.

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Deux French Affairs

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 04:30:00 -0000

While the title definitely sounds like we're about to pitch a sexy new series for Starz or something, there's actually a little bit more to it. This week we're diving into The Affair of the Poisons and The Affair of the Diamond Necklace, both of which are very French and also heavily feature fun women and stupidly horny men. Like most historical stories, it seems.

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Mini: Giant Physics

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Welcome to our new geology podcast! We’re discussing whether or not Northern Ireland’s Giant’s Causeway is actually one big rock or a bunch of little rocks... oh and also a story about how a Scotsman was taken down by a big Irish baby.

Neanderthals

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 04:06:00 -0000

Somewhere between a grunting, club-wielding dullard and Fred Flinstone lies the reality of what cavemen actually were. Despite the archaic idea of a Neanderthal living on in the minds of many, there were a lot of complexities in the lives of one of our ancient relatives and we're going to get into them and what it meant to be an archaic species of human (or what scientists theorize it was like.)

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Mini: The Longest Telegraph

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 03:25:00 -0000

We had a few more lighthouse jokes left in us so we took them to Scotland! Only this time the weird part isn't so much what people saw on the island of Eilean Mor and more what they didn't see.

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Witch Hunts

Wed, 25 May 2022 03:40:00 -0000

As it turns out, Salem wasn't the only time in history when you could just accuse someone of being a witch and have them legally executed. People have been doing that old song and dance for a while. This week we get into a few of the notable hunts and how, exactly, these hunts were legal.

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Mini: Unchaperoned Pteridomania

Wed, 04 May 2022 04:22:00 -0000

There was once a time when everyone was into ferns. Like... REALLY into ferns. We can't explain why people are so weird, but we can get into the Fern-Fever that overtook Victorian-era England.

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Haunted Lighthouses

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 04:07:00 -0000

We're going to level with you... there's a lot of trivia and history about lighthouses in this episode. However, there are also old sea captains, insanity-inducing piano performances, more little girls than you can shake a really big stick at, and, the attempted exorcism of an entire island.

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Mini: Holy Communion on the Moon

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 03:49:57 -0000

At some point, we're sure you've wondered things like "What do astronauts eat in space?" or "Hey, can you make beer out of space wheat?" Luckily we have taken it upon ourselves to find the answer to these questions and many more (so long as they're related to astronaut food). There's even a snack food review segment!

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Relics

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 04:52:00 -0000

There is only so long that we can go without talking about body parts and the Catholic church and, wouldn't you know it, we were overdue for both of those things. We have a roundup of some of the more...colorful relics of saints from around the world. Some of which we honestly could have gone on not knowing about.

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Mini: Cleanin' Out Our Closet

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 03:36:00 -0000

Secret Societies are silly, there's no way around it. Sara tells the story of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and how maybe...just MAYBE, you should consider making a note of any organic matter you store in your clubhouse closet.

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Coffee

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 04:01:00 -0000

The topic of one of everyone's favorite hot brown liquids is a broad one, spanning several thousand years and cultures. This week we cover some of the basic history, science, brew methods, and international flavors of your friend and ours... coffee!

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Mini: Hello, and I am All Colors, Mothman

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 04:25:00 -0000

This week, Emily recounts the story of a bizarre British cryptid/alien named Sam the Sandown Clown and Sara does everything in her power to deny his existence.

Mad King Ludwig

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 04:14:00 -0000

What if we told you that it's possible to be called a "mad" royal for something other than starting wars and doing brutal murders? WHAT IF, and hear us out, they just built big castles, listened to classical music, and, took carriage rides in elaborate costumes? That would be nice... luckily, we managed to find our friend Ludwig.

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Mini: A Mini Minnesota Flim-Flam Murder Mystery

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 05:28:00 -0000

For this entry in the MMMM Saga we have a story about a young woman who suffered a terrible fate at the hands of...one of a number of men with names that sound like they belong on the label of a bottle of Miracle Hair Tonic. Whodunnit? You'll have to listen to find out...

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The Idiot's Guide to Alien Races

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 05:42:00 -0000

Since no one can really agree on what the various flavors of Aliens are supposed to look and act like, we've taken it upon ourselves to compile an overview of what to look out for during your next close encounter. We're not experts and we barely take this thing seriously, but you still might need to know the difference between a Grey and a Nordic.

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Mini: Throw A Roll At It

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 23:05:39 -0000

Who lives in a cottage with gross chicken feet? BABA YAGA! Who scoots through the forest hunting children to eat? BABA YAGA!

Unsolved Mysteries

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 05:11:00 -0000

It's good to be back and falling down rabbit holes again! This week the ladies take a look at two cases that have piqued their interest. First up, how do you lose a whole room? Especially one made of amber. Then it's time to head back to the 1930's for a locked door murder mystery with more weird details than a David Lynch screenplay.

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Mini: A Very Krampus Commentary

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 04:50:00 -0000

Do you find yourself lonely and wishing you could watch a Christmas movie with relatives? Especially relatives who won't shut up? Allow us to step in...

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An Assortment of Popes (w/ Avalon Leonetti)

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0000

A POPEpourri, if you will. Guest Avalon Leonetti joins us as we share our favorite papal stories and scandals in what Sara insists in a holiday episode.

Mini: It Was Agatha All Along!

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 05:30:00 -0000

It's a mystery! About a woman who wrote mysteries! In December of 1926, novelist Agatha Christie disappeared for ten days. No one knows why and she refused to talk about it...what's up with that?

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The Brothers Grimm

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 04:53:34 -0000

Once upon a time, there were two brothers who were real people who actually existed. While this might not come as a shock to some of you, it was definitely news to us. This week, we take a look at the lives of the men who collected stories from all across Germany (and France) and put them into a book that has since been the opening shot of about 75% of animated movies.

Mini: Emily's Fairytale Theater Presents The Gnome

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 05:09:00 -0000

What do you get when you take some princesses, some hunters, a hole in the ground, and (eventually) a Gnome? A plot that goes all over the place. Seriously. You're never going to guess where this story will go.

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The Romanovs

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 03:12:57 -0000

We're back in imperial Russia to visit the other side of a very early Afternoonified topic. This week it's all princesses and poor planning as we dig into what actually happened to the Romanovs, Russia's last imperial family.

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Mini: Old Eddy FitzG

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 04:51:00 -0000

In the next installment of our series on things that sound like they're the names of old white men but are not actually old white men, we have the tale of the Edmund Fitzgerald and its untimely demise. There are also some Fun Facts about the Great Lakes!

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The Haunted Mansion

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 03:48:00 -0000

Bet you didn't think we could do an hour on a theme park ride, did you? Well, we did, and it's a haunting tale of creative clashes, indecision, a World's Fair, and, eventually, some ghosts. So have a seat in your Doom Buggy, remember to keep all hands arms, feet, and legs inside at all times, and no flash pictures, please. We podcasters are frightfully sensitive to bright lights.

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Mini: What's Cooler than Ecto Cooler?

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 04:04:00 -0000

At some point, we've all wondered what ectoplasm is outside of a Bill Muray context. The good news is that we looked into it so you don't have to. The bad news is that it involves high school level biology and several different orifices.

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Haunted Irish Castles

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 04:02:00 -0000

Our international Tour De Spook continues with a jog over to the Emerald Isle! Each and every castle is jam-packed with your favorites, like small children, women in white dresses, and even a guy with detachable arms!

Mini: The Worst Animals

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 04:02:00 -0000

Sometimes nature makes a mistake. Maybe that's a strong word, but we're going over some fun facts about animals that gives us a major case of the willies.

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Japanese Ghosts (Yūrei)

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0000

If you're looking for something spooky to kick off the Halloween season (or just make an evening more interesting), Look no further! We've got the biggest virtual collection of Japanese haunts this side of the pacific. Probably.

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Mini:How to Speak in Tongues

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 04:28:00 -0000

(Some of) You asked for it and we delivered it! It's time to learn about the history and science of speaking in tongues and how YOU (yes, you) can perform this feat of the Holy Spirit in your own home!

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Mt. Vesuvius

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 04:03:00 -0000

If you're a big fan of hot ash and skeletons, have we got a show for you! This week we take a trip to ancient Italy to delve into one of the. most famous natural disasters they have to offer! Be warned, however, Pliny the Elder managed to weasel his way into this one.

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Mini: Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider Facts

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 04:04:00 -0000

Come join us as we swing on webs, shoot hair spines, and...force-feed ourselves to our spouse? Man...spiders are weird.

Female Cult Leaders

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 03:24:00 -0000

It's back to cults this week, but with a decidedly overlooked twist! As it turns out, women are more than capable of leading cults and they even have the ability to go as off the rails as their male counterparts! We've got a sampler tray of ladies from the classic flavors of cults to choose from!

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Mini: Better with an Irish Accent

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 03:08:54 -0000

This episode contains no attempts at accents of any kind out of respect to the people of Ireland and your ears in general. What it DOES contain is a heartwarming story from Celtic folklore about a boy, a donkey, and some vague moral lessons we think.

The Chupacabra

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 04:15:15 -0000

This week, prepare yourselves for the knowledge that there's a "good" Chupacabra and it's actually not an owl this time. Join us as we journey from Puerto Rico to Texas to the sci-fi film scene of the mid-90's to discover the truth about this janky cryptid.

PS: The article Sara read was wrong, she cannot be held liable for any Batman-related goof ups.

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Mini: Holy F@$&!

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 03:34:32 -0000

We’re going to learn where our favorite swear word came from! Turns out it was a lot of holy men throwing shade. Also, we really hope you like Ewan McGregor, because he comes up a weird amount for a history episode.

My Favorite Haunting

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 02:57:22 -0000

LIVE! (Not really live but you know..) FROM THE SAME ROOM FOR A CHANGE! Emily and Sara tell the stories of their personal favorite hauntings. There's a gateway to hell, a famous pop star, chicken sandwiches and, some theories about Italian paranormal activity.

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The Bennington Triangle

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0000

We're back on our forest disappearances bull, but this time it's not Bigfoot. Probably. This week we explore the Bennington Triangle disappearances and posit a few theories on what caused five people to vanish into thin air.

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Mini: Seabiscuit 2 - Lakecookie

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 02:14:38 -0000

He's a man! No...he's a horse! Wait! He's a national treasure! Sara tells the story of the horse that captured the hearts of a nation...or at least the midwest in the early 1900's.

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George Washington Carver

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 02:55:56 -0000

As we all know, the story of George Washington Carver started with the peanut. Except it didn't...the peanut bit was more in the middle and there are other, more interesting, bits around it. Like kidnapping, a lot of science, and something about Congress.

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Mini: Can't Avoid the Noid

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0000

Once upon a time, there was a creature called The Noid. Then things got super weird in the tangible, real-world crime department...and not because pizza destruction was illegal in the 80's.

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The Bear Brook Murders

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0000

This week we put on our armchair detective hats and go wading into a case with so many twists and turns they're optioning it for a ride at Knott's Berry Farm. There's mystery, intrigue, and a man with so many red flags that we're surprised anyone even spoke to him.

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Mini: Old Runes Carved By Minnesota Vikings

Wed, 26 May 2021 04:24:00 -0000

Sara is back with the story of another very real thing some farmer dug up in Minnesota. A very very real, authentic thing.

The Amityville Horror

Wed, 19 May 2021 03:26:21 -0000

You know that thing where you think you know a story and then it turns out it's a long dark rabbit hole with no chance of return? Thankfully the ladies took a trip down that rabbit hole for you and found a story that is less about ghosts and more about a sextuple homicide and a lot of legal issues.

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Mini: Emily's Fairytale Theater Presents Rapunzel

Wed, 12 May 2021 04:01:50 -0000

This week we venture to the Fairytale Theater to hear a thrilling tale of enchantresses, true love, and salads you'd sell your firstborn for.

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Catherine the Great

Wed, 05 May 2021 04:02:00 -0000

Very rarely do you hear "and then there was a coup" and think "damn, good for her." Yet here we are with the tale of Catherine the Great and her most excellent (for the time) reign of Russia. And yes...we'll cover that thing with a horse. Pervert.

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Mini: Go Get Vaccinated, Okay?

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 04:29:00 -0000

Having both recently allowed Bill Gates to implant his DNA changing microchip in them, Sara and Emily take a moment to discuss the technology used to create the COVID vaccines as well as discuss their own experiences and debunk some myths.

Tacos

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 04:09:00 -0000

In part two of what is apparently a series on flatbreads around the world, the ladies take a hard look at Mexico's most popular food...the taco. There's talk of tortillas, Aztec civilization, some science bits, and yes, that no good pile of crap, Cortez.

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Mini: Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary, Bloody Ma-AHHHH

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 04:01:00 -0000

If you've ever been to a sleepover or even just existed in an American middle school, you know all about the weird demonic ritual girls were doing in their bathroom. But where did it come from?

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Spirit Photography

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 04:07:00 -0000

A picture is said to be worth a thousand words...which could be true, but a picture of a real-life ghost is worth at least $50. As a result, people have been snapping pictures of specters left and right since cameras existed. But are they really ghosts or is some guy named William trying to swindle you?

We have the answer!

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Mini: Very Superstitioooooous

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -0000

We all know that you never want to spill salt, break a mirror, or walk under a ladder...but WHY? It's complicated...but good news is that we're here to help clear some things up.

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The Women of Arthurian Legend

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 05:19:53 -0000

Behind every heaving moron with a magic sword there is a woman who just wants to do magic, sleep with a knight, or hang out in her lake in peace. Instead of getting into the search for the grail or whatever else the Knights of the Round Table did, we decided to spend some time with the ladies of King Arthur's court.

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Mini: The Big Pioneer Whoopsie of 1853

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 04:06:00 -0000

Circle the wagons and pull up a stump 'round the campfire, kids, it's finally time to tell the tale of how Emily's pioneer ancestors took a detour on their way across the Oregon Trail.

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The Black Death

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 05:31:00 -0000

Things...have not been great. Obviously. However, at least you aren't being encouraged to rub yourself in excrement by a man with a bird mask on. Find out how this most godawful of old timey plagues came to be and how humans attempted to deal with it.

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Mini: We're a Black Phillip Fancast Now

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 18:35:27 -0000

The Devil and goats go together like chocolate and peanut butter, Laverne and Shirley, two other things that are very fun. But why? Probably something to do with early Christians.

Werewolves

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Whether they be tail-less monsters, children born on the wrong day, or cute high school boys who just can't stay out of the woods, Werewolves come in all sorts of flavors. This week we take a look at the stories that got us where we are in today's lore and also offer a handy guide for life as a lycanthrope.

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Mini: Narcissus & Echo (Echo)

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 05:31:00 -0000

Look, we're not saying all Greek mythological figures were insufferable drama queens, but like...a lot of them were insufferable drama queens. Especially Narcissus. That guy was the worst.

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Local Legends

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 02:56:53 -0000

Hot Damn! It’s frog men, metal vulvas, and murder goat! ...And that’ss just tip of the proverbial iceberg of weird in this tour of some of our fair country’s extremely local tales. Grab your roadmaps and flashlights, we’re going monster hunting.

Mini: Great Balls of Twine!

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 05:15:00 -0000

What if we told you there was not just one, but FOUR world's largest balls of twine in these here United States? It's a coveted title that several states are vying for, even if it means a few asterisks next to it.

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The 100th Episode Spectacular!

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 05:04:00 -0000

Through some miracle, we made it to 100 episodes! To commemorate the occasion, we asked our friends to send in their favorite fun facts. There's a little bit of everything in this one and it's a fantastic ride.

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Mini: 'Twas Two Nights Before Christmas

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 05:28:00 -0000

After you've hung your stockings with care and loaded up on so much eggnog that you're reconsidering your life choices, join us for a very special history lesson and reading of The Night Before Christmas! We even left out the swears so it's family safe. (except that bit where we imply Santa was invented by Coca Cola, which is definitely not true. probably)

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Christmas Carols

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 05:12:00 -0000

Rise! And walk with us...through a history of Christmas music from Roman times until now. It's a musical spectacular that will take you through everything from Latin hymns to that time Christmas was banned to a song with an unfairly bad reputation. Happy holidays everyone, we got you some education!

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Mini: A Cinematic Mini Minnesota Murder Mystery

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 05:32:00 -0000

There's something vaguely familiar about this midwest tale of a murder for hire plot that barely managed to work...we just can't quite put our finger on it.

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Hoaxes

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 05:43:00 -0000

Humans get bored easily, they also have very big imaginations. As a result, we've been treated to a number of very fun lies over the years including, but not limited to mermaids, petrified giants, and 100% real (definitely not paper) faeries.

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Manson Girls

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 04:34:11 -0000

Sure, we could talk about Charles Manson. OR (hear us out) we could take a moment to look at the lives of some of the women who enabled and loved him. They're wild, they're crazy, they've got some of the best aliases in the game... they're the Manson Girls.

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Mini: 100% That Witch

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 05:22:00 -0000

Strap on in and prepare to hear some very local Oregon folklore about a witch, some public bathrooms, and a murder most foul.

Mass Hysteria

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 05:18:00 -0000

Ghosts in Mexico, meowing nuns, possessions, giggling plagues, dancing...all exciting and all caused by mass hysteria at some point. We're gonna poke at your brains again this week as we explore how a thought can cause real, physical symptoms.

Mini: Anansi Girls

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 04:16:00 -0000

In the beginning, all stories were Tiger Stories...until a spider pulled some wild business. Join us for a dose of West African mythology with a few tales of Anansi the Spider!

Delphine LaLaurie

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 03:04:15 -0000

There are stories in history that are horrifying and gross and then through retelling, they become more horrifying and gross, but in a different way. This is one of those stories. This week Sara and Emily dig a little deeper into the life and times of terrible racist, murderer, and socialite Delphine LaLaurie.

Mini: The Blair Witch Project Commentary

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 04:05:00 -0000

It's the spooky season once more! Grab your popcorn and your blanket to hide under because we're watching a movie YOU (the listener!) voted for. There's something afoot in them there woods and we're going to find out what.

Elections

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 04:05:00 -0000

The American government is confusing, we get it, but it's also your civic duty to vote! That's why we're taking this chance to help you understand everything from election cycles, to primaries, to whatever the hell the Electoral College is. Resources from this episode:

vote.org to register, find your polling place, or learn how to vote by mail. postyourvote.org to learn how you can vote from home. votesaveamerica.org to register, vote, and volunteer 866ourvote.org for election projection and more information about voting rules in your state

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Mini: Iceman, Hotdish

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 04:48:00 -0000

What happens when you take Encino man and set it in 1960's Minnesota? Well, less Brendan Fraser and more one guy who wants to tour the frozen body around as The Minnesota Ice Man.

High Strangeness

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 04:50:00 -0000

Witness the latest slip in Emily's insistence that she doesn't like aliens! With stories of abductions, sightings,and some familiar government entities, this episode is guaranteed to give you the willies. Or the Tommy Leesies, if that's your thing?

Mini: Shark Week

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 04:30:00 -0000

In a world where almost nothing is certain, there is but one constant...Shark Week.

Eva Perón

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 04:20:00 -0000

Afternoonified heads to South America to learn about a local politician, actress, and opponent of any country-wide crying, Eva Perón! It's more than just pretty dresses and musicals, though. There's also potential forgery, military coups and...some stuff with a body.

Mini: What the hell are the Nephilim?

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 04:25:00 -0000

Your guess is just as good as ours. The ladies take a shallow dive into the Bible and try to figure out if we're talking about angels, giants, or...Bigfoot?

Perfume

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 03:50:47 -0000

In an episode that was, in no way, sponsored by the 2006 film, the ladies explore the history and production of perfumes. There's also a heated debate about butter storage and a mini-seminar on making your own perfume oil...something for everyone in this one!

Mini: The Hangover

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 03:02:27 -0000

Coming immediately off their episode about Whiskey, Emily and Sara offer an explanation and some tips on how to handle your next hangover.

Whiskey

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 03:59:34 -0000

In what could be considered a spiritual sister to our Marijuana episode, Sara drinks a lot of whiskey and tries to learn Emily (and you) a thing. Not just any thing, though! She covers the rise and fall and rise again of whiskey production, how it's made and, how she's never heard about a perfectly normal thing like pickle barrels.

The Satanic Panic

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 03:55:35 -0000

After threatening to do it for what feels like an eternity, we finally covered the Satanic Panic! Historical context is given, contributing factors are explored, and specific cases are examined with no shortage of sighs.

Please be warned: We discuss topics relating to abuse, specifically of a sexual nature in relation to children.

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Mini: Animal Crossing Podcast Camp

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 04:00:00 -0000

Need a break from the real world? Want to spend some time on a remote island with an adorable cast of characters? We thought so...brush up on your history of the Animal Crossing franchise as well as learn some fun facts before you go selling your soul to a handsome (not) raccoon.

Mini: The Birbs

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 04:00:00 -0000

We know you've exhausted every nature documentary on Netflix by now, so why don't you join us for fifteen minutes of random bird facts?

The Denver Airport

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 04:07:00 -0000

This really is an episode about an airport. But like...a very special airport full of Lizard people and alien languages and the New World Order. Oh yeah, there's also a giant blue horse with glowing red eyes and an anatomically correct body.

The Science of Baking

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 03:09:06 -0000

Back when everyone was still agonizing over their sourdough loaves, Emily and Sara took a look at what actually goes into that bread. There's a history lesson, there's some molecule talk, and there's even a recipe for a jalapeno cheddar bread that will blow your mind.

Black Lives Matter

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 04:00:00 -0000

There is no new episode today. Instead, we are sharing resources to help amplify Black creators and organizations seeking to end police brutality. Podcasts: What A Day It's Been a Minute Code Switch Slow Burn Snap Judgment Spooked The Nod Pod Save the People Heaven's Gate Historically Black Minority Korner Intersectionality Matters

Where to Donate: George Floyd Memorial Fund: https://gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd Black Visions Collective: http://blackvisionsmn.org Reclaim the Block: http://reclaimtheblock.org Black Lives Matter: http://blacklivesmatter.com Campaign Zero: http://joincampaignzero.org Know Your Rights Camp: http://knowyourrightscamp.com NAACP Legal Defense Fund: http://naacpldf.org ACLU: http://aclu.org MRG Foundation: http://mrgfoundation.org Social Justice Fund: http://socialjusticefund.org Your local bail fund: Visit the National Bail Fund Network at http://communityjusticeexchange.org to find organizations near you that are dedicated to bailing out protestors and other community activists.

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Mini: National Lampoon's Afternoonified Vacation

Wed, 27 May 2020 02:15:22 -0000

You seem like you need a little break...good news, Emily and Sara have a top 5 list of weird amusement park rides that will be like going to your own private Six Flags!

Video Links

5 Escape From Pompeii

4 Cave Train Adventure

3 Wicker Man

2 Earthquake: The Ride

1 Fantasy Dream Ride

Bonus: A realistic Dragon A treat from Emily

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Lobotomies

Wed, 20 May 2020 14:04:13 -0000

What do you get when you cross an ice pick, an old white dude and, a deep misunderstanding of mental illness? A huge bummer! And also an exploration of why those things ever came together in the first place.

Mini: A (Very) Minute Minnesota Mystery

Wed, 13 May 2020 02:40:50 -0000

In 1990 a man went missing from a parking garage. That's literally all we can tell you without ruining it...enjoy!

Demonology

Wed, 06 May 2020 00:02:50 -0000

Even after shows on Satanism and Exorcisms, Hell still keeps calling us with its beautiful siren song. We've got international demons, highly technical classifications straight from the mouth of a possessed nun, and a game that Sara is very very bad at.

Mini: Emily's Fairytale Theater Presents Thumbelina (w/ Sara Iyer)

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 03:27:23 -0000

In a mini so long we can barely call it a mini, Sara Iyer joins in the fairytale fun for a tale of tiny women, dignified moles, and a twist ending you don't want to miss!

Alice Roosevelt

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 02:58:45 -0000

Behind every Howard Taft there is a very cool young woman who is doing everything in her power to annoy him. That's probably how the saying goes, anyways...come learn about certified badass and overall fun lady, Alice Roosevelt!

Mini: Conspiracies of Titanic Proportions

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 04:51:06 -0000

On this, the 108th anniversary of Jack and Rose having sex in that car and Billy Zane being a massive tool to get off a sinking ship, Sara presents some alternate versions of why the Titanic sank. Spoiler: Big banks and a mummy did the Titanic.

National Treasure Commentary

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 00:15:13 -0000

We know it's lonely in the times of The Sickness, so we gathered a top team of Nicholas Cage enthusiasts (remotely, of course) to steal the Declaration of Independence! And also to watch a movie with you because we know it's hard to coordinate with all of your real-life friends sometimes.

History of Cosmetics

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 04:39:00 -0000

Strap in kids, we're about to take you on a whirlwind tour through history! Find out what the ancient Romans were smearing all over their faces, why Queen Elizabeth became a style icon and, how to get the London Look.

Two Girls, A Guy and a Pokéstop Pilot

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 04:00:00 -0000

Emily, Sara, and Shane decided that there weren't enough nerdy podcasts in the world and decided to fix that. Get a sneak peek of their BRAND NEW SHOW where they break down what makes a Pokémon good, bad, or horrifying.

The Science of Seeing a Ghost

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 04:07:00 -0000

Our brains are weird...like really weird. Sometimes they help us do things like math, telling jokes and, breathing, and then sometimes they make us see specters of the long dead. There are reasons for that and Sara and Emily are going to try explaining it.

Mini: Aminal House

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 00:58:29 -0000

Times is tough so Emily and Sara have brought you an episode jam-packed with facts about their favorite animal friends.

The Babalon Working

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 03:11:29 -0000

What do you get when you cross L. Ron Hubbard and that mega cute dreamboat, Jack Parsons? Thankfully not the anti-christ, but not for lack of trying. Find out what these nerds were actually trying to accomplish in the winter of 1946 and how it does and does not relate to alien activity and the work of David Lynch.

Mini: Sewer Gators and Why You Shouldn't Smuggle Turtles

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 05:00:00 -0000

Sara and Emily cover Pet Care 101 with a mini all about why you shouldn't be flushing live animals you bought as souvenirs.

Ghost Towns

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 04:05:12 -0000

In this whistle-stop tour of several of the world's ghost towns, Sara explains mostly why mining isn't a great thing. There's also some actual ghosts, which is cool if you're into that sort of thing.

Mini: Emily's Fairytale Theater Presents A Skulk of Fox Stories

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 05:00:00 -0000

The Fairytale Theater has returned with a collection of stories about The Fox, The Wolf, and one very good Cat.

Presidential Nonsense (w/ Avalon Leonetti)

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 05:07:00 -0000

Just because you're in charge doesn't mean you're immune from being surrounded by utter goofery...clearly. Emily, Sara, and special guest Avalon share their favorite stories of presidents past.

Mini: Skeletons In That There Lake

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 05:12:00 -0000

Way up in the Himalayas there is a lake that is literally covered in skeletons. Where did they come from? Why are they still there? Can hail really kill you?

Unicorns

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 04:03:48 -0000

Listen, we love you...which is why we have to tell you the truth about everyone's favorite fairytale creature. Don't worry, though! We still have plenty of stories about horned things, ineffective medicine and a really weird fact about a beaver.

Mini: My Little Sleipnir - Freya is Magic!

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 05:00:00 -0000

Emily presents Sara with a tale of walls, terrible bargains, and women being passed off as prizes to be won...weirdly it's Norse Mythology and not just reading US headlines.

Elizabeth Báthory

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 05:00:00 -0000

If there's one thing we know here at Afternoonfied, it's that well-behaved women rarely make history. Just maybe stick to civil disobedience and not imprisonment and mass murder of young women like our topic this week, Elizabeth Báthory. Or not. You do you, I guess.

A Very Aftermonhaha Christmas Carol

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 05:30:00 -0000

Emily and Sara invited their nearest and dearest to help put on a show! Follow the journey of Ebenezer Scrooge as he learns about the true meaning of Christmas as well as imparts some facts about living in the 1800's. It's the best adaptation of a Christmas Carol since the one where Bob Cratchit was played by a frog!

Astrology

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 05:00:00 -0000

Someone was on vacation so resident Canadian and co-host of Monster Pod, Sadie, stopped in to cover a very special topic...Astrology. Learn about it's origins and a few of the finer points before Sara gets back and we get in trouble!

Mini: The Maximini Vacation Show

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 05:00:00 -0000

Sara and Emily share what they learned on their respective vacations, including a really big historical fire and a chicken...demon...thing.

Note: The ladies don't know their own schedule and the Christmas special is NOT a week away.

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Pizza

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 04:02:53 -0000

You know it, you love it...you wouldn't believe what it started out as. Emily takes Sara on a brief tour of Italian history and covers the finer points of the inception of the world's most perfect food...pizza.

Mini: The Ballad of the Florida Man

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 05:00:00 -0000

Ever wonder why you hear about crimes committed by Florida men more than men from Nebraska or women from Rhode Island? It's not just because they know how to get buck wild in the sunshine state, though we can't rule it out.

Everest

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 06:18:18 -0000

In what is, frankly, a terrifying episode, Sara takes us up to the very top of the world's highest peak. There's ice columns, butt mummies, and....not enough oxygen?

(NOTE: Audio should be fixed now! If you're still experiencing issues, please delete & re-download.)

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Mini: Name That Patron Saint

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 05:08:00 -0000

It's game night at Afternoonfied and Sara is in the hot seat! Play along at home and learn what saint to pray to for your very specific ailment or interest.

Satanism

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 15:11:41 -0000

In what may be the dweebiest episode yet, the girls cover the reality of organized Satanism including its founder, rules, and governing structure. There's only a little hellfire in this one, but there's a whole lot of nerds.

Mini: The VVITCH Commentary

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 04:24:10 -0000

For some reason, Sara and Emily thought it would be a fun treat to do another audio commentary for a movie they did not make. This time it's The Witch and...well they definitely did a thing for Halloween.

Mothman

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 04:23:38 -0000

Yes, it's really happening! Sara finally gets to tell the story of how a large furry creature with big red eyes and bat-like wings terrorized and warmed the hearts of citizens in the small town of Point Pleasant, West Virginia.

Mini: A Mini Minnesota Murder Mystery

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 04:00:00 -0000

Sara shares the salacious details of the murder at Glensheen Mansion and the bananas trials and crimes that followed. It's small but it's got everything.

Voodoo

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 04:55:29 -0000

This week you're getting the whiskey and chicken blood-soaked truth about Voodoo because the most metal of regional religions deserves it. There's history, there's music, there's definitely a difference between Voodoo and Hoodoo!

Mini: Emily's Fairytale Theater Presents One Eye, Two Eyes, Three Eyes

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 12:18:51 -0000

Emily sets a bedtime mood with the tale of a girl named Two Eyes, her sisters One Eye and Three Eyes, and a goat.

Hysteria

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 05:02:34 -0000

Throughout the ages b*tches have been crazy. Sort of...not at all. From wandering wombs to pockets full of smelling salts to things we can't put in a public podcast description, women have gotten the short end of the stick and we're here to tell you why.

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Cannibalism

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 06:30:46 -0000

Afternoonified goes full Sorry Not Sorry as Emily takes the lead for her own mystery topic. Things are pretty icky as the girls discuss the usage of corpse medicine, the history of cannibalism in ancient man, and yes...Jeffrey Dahmer.

Twins

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 03:59:32 -0000

Sara and Emily agreed to surprise each other with topics and Sara chose...three creepy stories about twins. There's a small touch of science, a lot of air quotes and use of the word "allegedly," as we explore the Jim Twins, the Pollock Twins, and June & Jennifer Gibbons.

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Cats (w/ Sara Iyer)

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 04:46:43 -0000

It's a Catacular episode featuring the cattiest human we could think of! Sara Iyer of The Purrrcast joins in to talk about how cats came to be pets, why they were gods, and how to make a really, really good soup. Come for the guest host, stay for the political banter and cat mayors.

As Above, So Below Commentary

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 04:54:23 -0000

They didn't make it, they weren't in it, they didn't even sell popcorn at theaters that were showing it. Regardless, Emily and Sara have recorded an audio commentary for the 2014 horror film, As Above, So Below.

Please don't sue us, Ben Feldman.

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Catacombs

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 04:22:59 -0000

IT'S REALLY HAPPENING! Emily finally gets to take everyone on a tour of a handful of famous catacombs. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll...find out what the pelvis room is connected to.

Extinct (??) Animals

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 05:15:30 -0000

Sara has gathered a handful of animals that once were and are no more...or are they? There's talk of mammoths in Siberia, millions of birds and Emily does some research on what Tasmania has to offer the world.

Ghost Ships (w/ Thinking Sideways' Joe)

Wed, 29 May 2019 06:29:24 -0000

Emily and Sara admitted that, much like Jon Snow, they know nothing about ships and invited Joe from the wildly popular Thinking Sideways podcast to come help them out. There's tales of frozen bodies, Kraken attacks, and possibly even pirates!

The Bloody Benders

Wed, 15 May 2019 04:04:17 -0000

Grab your boots and hitch up the covered wagon, we're going west! or at least as far west as Labette County, Kansas where a mysterious family caused a whole lot of trouble and really messed up an orchard. It's the Bender family!

Bog Bodies

Wed, 01 May 2019 04:31:52 -0000

Come with us... and you'll be...in a world of accidental mummification

It's bog bodies! Sara got the deets on some of the more famous preserved corpses dragged out of bogs. Meanwhile, Emily doesn't handle information well.

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Cannabis: A Lesson in History

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 05:03:40 -0000

In what can only be described as a lapse in judgment, Emily ate an edible and tried to do an episode. Most of the history is here along with a discussion about King Arthur, Christmas during World War I, and some tips on how to not get kidnapped by a bigfoot.

A History of Tabletop RPGs

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 04:30:19 -0000

With a topic of this magnitude, a third party had to be called in. Shane Hosea joins the ladies to talk about how Dungeons & Dragons came to be...and all the drama after that.

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April Fool's Day

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 06:59:02 -0000

In a very special bonus episode, Emily and Sara explore the origins of this holiday for jerks.

The House on the Rock

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 04:46:42 -0000

Emily requested, Sara delivered. It's an episode all about one of the more mysterious roadside attractions in the US. Listen as Sara describes the alleged history and contents of the house while Emily descends slowly into madness trying to process it all!

Vampires of the World

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 05:52:49 -0000

Amidst other discussions about what constitutes as cannibalism and the concept of a Jason Momoa/Lady Gaga Freaky Friday remake, Emily manages to tell Sara all about the lesser known varieties of Vampires. From the Carribean to Thailand, there's something gross for everyone!

National Parks Disappearances

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 06:24:53 -0000

There's a conspiracy a(big)foot and the word bullsh-t gets thrown about a lot. Disclaimer: we’re a comedy podcast, and also we think David Paulides is a hack so if you don’t want to listen to us dunk on him for an hour, then maybe don’t bother.

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Barbie

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 06:59:12 -0000

Emily and Sara learn about Barbie's weird German origins, how many jobs she's had, and how many members of the Roberts family there really are. There's also dumb games, Emily forgets how to read and the girls pitch their Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse fancast.

The Winter Holiday Special

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 03:19:30 -0000

There's more to December than just Christmas, you know. In an effort to shed some light on other holidays, the girls set Christmas aside and get to the bottom of what else people are celebrating. They even take some cues from them and workshop their own holiday.

Crybaby Bridges

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 02:15:56 -0000

Ryan tries her hand at the paranormal this week with chilling stories of baby ghosts, murder victims, and a colony of melonheads. There's a whole lot about this strange urban legend and almost as many random tangents that Emily gets set off on.

Area 51

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 03:36:47 -0000

It's the 51st episode and there was pretty much only one thing our consciences would let us do for this! Skepticism is abound as Emily and Ryan try to explain the timeline and some of the conspiracies surrounding this government facility. Because that's what it is...a f*cking government test facility.

Professional Wrestling: 2 Shane 2 Hosea

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 06:05:48 -0000

SHANE HOSEA IS BACK! It's also our official 50th episode, but that's a little less exciting. Shane makes good on his promise to return and learn us a few more things about the world of professional wrestling. Spoiler: We found out what The Rock was cookin'. It's not great.

Weird Animal Behavior

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 04:43:34 -0000

Why do cats purr and dogs poop north? How do birds know where to go? Do Elephants REALLY practice their own religion? For once, we can answer the hard questions and we're gonna fill you in on these and more weird animal behaviors! Think of us as your own personal David Attenboroughs.

Cheese

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 05:32:12 -0000

It's not all farts, disease, and skeletons here at Afternoonified. That's why we decided to class it up and offer a crash course on how the best food in existence is made. There's history, there's wine pairings, there's...fart noises, actually.

Leprosy

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 04:53:42 -0000

Afternoonified is back after the summer break! Prepare to get yourself good and grossed out as you learn what the hell leprosy actually is and why you probably won't catch it. The ladies take a trip to Flavortown, Emily burns herself trying to make dinner, and everything kind of goes off the rails!

The Stanley Hotel

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 05:02:30 -0000

Emily makes a case for the spirits inhabiting a very famous hotel. Come for the story of how Stephen King wrote The Shining, stay for theories about...rocks, I guess. There's cowboys, explosions and ghost maids this week in The Stanley Hotel!

Rabies

Thu, 07 Jun 2018 04:55:24 -0000

Things are weirder than usual as Ryan guides a severely jet-lagged Emily through the ins and outs of America's favorite disease (right? That's a thing isn't it?).

The Holy Grail

Wed, 23 May 2018 04:32:24 -0000

In the newest installment of "Emily Yells About Religion" the ladies explore the fabled cup that isn't actually a cup. There's knights! There's poor French pronunciation! We even have some dick metaphors because that's all old timey literature really is! Come quest with Emily and Ryan as they try to figure out why the grail is a big deal!

Bigfoot

Wed, 09 May 2018 05:18:05 -0000

Discussion about the Pacific Northwest's most famous resident leads Emily and Ryan to... a lot of things. Including but not limited to, sheep pubes, anthropology, and general mocking of Bigfoot "scholars." Beware ye who enter: This episode contains light audio issues.

H. H. Holmes' Murder Castle

Wed, 18 Apr 2018 04:14:20 -0000

The votes are in and Afternoonified is giving the people what they want! Even if what they want is a story riddled with skeletons, greased chutes, and an admittedly impressive mustache. Emily and Ryan are exploring the architectural hopes and dreams of America's most murderous walrus...H.H. Holmes!

Strange Sounds

Wed, 04 Apr 2018 04:34:44 -0000

The girls finally take on a topic that's perfectly suited for a non-visual medium! The problem? It's one of the creepiest and unsettling things they've done yet. Come hear Saturn scream, a demon take over a radio station, and other strange and unexplained sounds!

Mummies

Wed, 21 Mar 2018 06:03:32 -0000

The dead bodies are back with a vengeance this week with an episode that makes young Emily's heart flutter. It's mummies! The kind that were made on purpose...so set aside your curiosity about bog bodies (for now) and settle in for a talk about ancient Egypt, some mud-coated South Americans, and a rousing game of "Show Me the Mummy!"

Tulpas

Wed, 07 Mar 2018 00:21:30 -0000

The ladies take on the mystery of creating thoughtform entities, what the f*ck that has to do with bronies, and why you can't rely on a tumblr post to give you all the info. Oh, and Emily has a soundboard. It's weird.

Cereal: Origins

Wed, 21 Feb 2018 06:38:00 -0000

Ryan wanted to see how the cereal was made and Emily obliged. In this episode the girls discuss old-timey ways of keeping folks from jerkin it and how that relates to our friend, Tony the Tiger. It's Grrrrrrreat!

Human Experimentation and the Nazis

Wed, 07 Feb 2018 02:11:51 -0000

It's a new season and the ladies are back to their old antics. This week they cover a requested topic that should make everyone feel a little bit icky...Nazi scientists and human experimentation! Hold on to your butts, kids, it's gonna get rough.

Lesser Known Deities Live! (With Caitlin Weierhauser & Mohanad Elsheiky)

Wed, 03 Jan 2018 05:19:18 -0000

In a very special live recording of Afternoonified, Ryan has photos of gaping vaginas, Emily is holiday drunk, and their guests are literally the funniest people in Portland. They may even get around to the topic at hand, obscure gods and goddesses for all your worshipping needs!

Haunted Dolls

Wed, 06 Dec 2017 06:18:55 -0000

With the help of friend and other Ryan, Ryan Marsh, Emily sets out to explore a topic that she hates with all her heart. There's human hair, Australian marionettes from hell, and something that you should NEVER try at home. It's Haunted Doll Week at Afternoonified and we're sorry.

Professional Wrestling (w/ Shane Hosea & Chris Khatami)

Wed, 22 Nov 2017 04:27:11 -0000

Very special guests Shane Hosea and Chris Khatami fill in for Ryan and try to explain something Emily has always wanted to learn about...professional wrestling. There's puns, a surprisingly deep history lesson, and more fun than you can shake a roided out, spandex wearing stick at!

Weird Genes

Wed, 08 Nov 2017 20:58:07 -0000

The ladies are turning the weirdness up to eleven this week with a discussion about how it's not your fault that Cilantro tastes like soap. They also cover the tale of the Lobster Boy, blue people and a number of ways in which your family can betray you!

Exorcisms

Wed, 25 Oct 2017 04:15:13 -0000

Determined to deliver the spooky goods in time for Halloween, Ryan and Emily bridge the physical distance between them to discuss the intricacies of Exorcism. Find out how to tell if someone is housing a demon, learn where to find the best value in an online exorcism school and a bunch of other stuff!

Roanoke

Wed, 11 Oct 2017 02:35:46 -0000

Emily and Ryan start their October off on a spooky note with a tale of horror, mystery, and potential cannibalism! They might not discover the actual fate of the lost colony of Roanoke, but they have a hell of a time trying to sift through the theories.

Crime Scene Cleanup

Wed, 27 Sep 2017 00:26:06 -0000

What happens when the evidence is collected and the medical examiner rolls out? Someone has to be in charge of the brain bits, blood stains, and mounds of liquifying human flesh and we know it's not gonna be us. This week on Afternoonified, Emily and Ryan take a look at the world of professional crime scene cleaners!

Spontaneous Human Combustion

Wed, 13 Sep 2017 14:34:25 -0000

Heavily requested and finally tackled, Ryan and Emily are here to try and explain spontaneous human combustion and why it probably won't happen to you.

Real Life Mad Scientists (LIVE!! w/ Anthony Hudson)

Wed, 30 Aug 2017 05:35:10 -0000

LIVE FROM KELLY'S OLYMPIAN IN PORTLAND, OR. Ryan, Emily, and their beautiful guest, Anthony Hudson, get into the history of mad scientists in fiction and in real life.

Cults Vol. II (w/ Shane Hosea)

Wed, 02 Aug 2017 02:57:09 -0000

Everyone loves a sequel! At least, the girls hope you do because in this episode they dig a little deeper into the world of Cults with their guest, Shane Hosea. Prepare for Aliens, Vampires, and an unsettling amount of butt stuff.

Mermaids

Wed, 19 Jul 2017 03:09:01 -0000

Ryan and Emily invite their friend, actor Bryan Bernart, into the conference room to discuss the origins of a pop culture phenomena. Join them as they try so hard to stay on topic and recount tales (and tails) of everyone's favorite undersea creature, the Mermaid!

Attraction

Wed, 05 Jul 2017 20:53:16 -0000

The realm of attraction and sexuality is a weird one, to say the least. Of course, weirdness isn’t going to stop Ryan and Emily from trying to understand the ins and outs of fetishes and other such things. This week isn’t for the faint of heart, but the girls are doing their best!

Marian Apparitions

Wed, 21 Jun 2017 05:55:22 -0000

You've heard about Jesus in a piece of toast...now try The Virgin Mary in the sky! No seriously, since the beginning of the Catholic church there have been reports of people seeing and speaking to the Holy Virgin all over the place. This week Emily gets mad at religion once more as she regales stories of Marian sightings while Ryan lends her atheist cynicism.

The Sh*t Show

Wed, 07 Jun 2017 04:19:38 -0000

Against Emily's better judgement, Ryan takes the wheel and leads everyone on a journey through the wonders and horrors of human excrement. Learn the proper terminology, find out what a healthy poo is supposed to look like and what to keep an eye out for. It's a real Sh*t show this week on Afternoonified and we hope you still like us when this is over.

Poltergeist

Wed, 24 May 2017 05:12:52 -0000

There's more to poltergeists than ancient Native American burial grounds and that guy from Coach. Ryan and Emily get into the hierarchy of spirits, how to spot a fraud, and why you can't blame all your crap on witches...even in America.

Obscure Mental Illnesses

Wed, 10 May 2017 05:19:17 -0000

Even with today's medical advances, we're still discovering new and exciting things that the brain is capable of doing. Of course, with that comes new and less exciting ways that the brain can short circuit and cause problems for it's owner/operator. This week the ladies take a look at a few mental illnesses that you may not have heard of or that are often misunderstood.

Mortuary Science

Wed, 26 Apr 2017 05:22:47 -0000

We all have to face the fact that we're going to die someday. When that does happen, there's a lot of things that happen to our bodies before we can be officially laid to rest. What are those things? We're going to tell you.

Sleep Paralysis

Wed, 12 Apr 2017 03:55:46 -0000

So you think sleeping is fun... well, Emily & Ryan are here to tell you about one of the most horrifying things that can happen to you while you're off in dreamland. Sleep paralysis is a phenomenon that is not only a nightmare in itself, but the explaination for a lot of suspect goings on in the realm of the paranormal.

Disney Parks

Wed, 29 Mar 2017 06:53:59 -0000

In a very special episode of Afternoonified, Emily gets the chance to talk endlessly about the magic and mystery of the Disney Parks while Ryan doesn't believe that the monorail is still operational.

Color Theory

Wed, 15 Mar 2017 04:47:45 -0000

Ever wonder why you can see blue-green but not red-green? Maybe you need to know what colors to wear to attract the ladies (or gentlemen). Ryan and Emily are here for you with everything you could ever need to know about how color works...or at least a some of what you need to know!

Cults

Wed, 01 Mar 2017 04:09:40 -0000

Ever wonder if you might be in a cult? Maybe you want to know if you have what it takes to start your own religion and gain the trust of your followers. Emily and Ryan are here to help you with those questions, among other things you weren't aware you wanted to know.

The Winchester Mystery House (w/ Nicole Broder)

Wed, 15 Feb 2017 05:13:55 -0000

Afternoonified is back for season two! This week the girls interview former tour guide, Nicole Broder, about the inner workings and resident spirits of the architectural enigma, The Winchester Mystery House!

Christmas Traditions

Wed, 21 Dec 2016 05:21:45 -0000

In the final episode of 2016, Emily & Ryan fight snowfall and the black death to bring you the background on some of the most beloved Christmas traditions as well as traditions from other countries.

Presidential Curses

Wed, 23 Nov 2016 05:30:09 -0000

In a vaguely timely episode, Ryan & Emily explore American history and the curses that have plagued the position of Commander in Chief since the 1800's. It's an episode full of murder, intrigue, and Jody Foster?

Fearsome Critters

Wed, 09 Nov 2016 05:18:45 -0000

Sure, you've heard about Bigfoot, Nessie, and the Yeti, but what about Hodags, Squonks, and the difficult to catch Whiffenpoof? Tales of these strange creatures have been told for generations, passed down from America's early lumberjacks and loggers and this week our hosts take a good look at those stories.

Salem Witch Trials

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 03:34:34 -0000

On the long list of terrible things to happen in the United States, there is one whose cause remains a sort of mystery. In the centuries since the Salem Witch Trials occurred, historians and scientists have come up with many theories as to what caused this town to lose its collective mind.

The Ouija Board Demon

Wed, 12 Oct 2016 04:08:24 -0000

Ouija boards haven't always been a game that you whip out at slumber parties to ask about your love life. Their history goes back over a hundred years to a time when they were taken very seriously. If what Ryan and Emily have dug up is true, they should be taken very, very seriously.

Ghost Lights

Wed, 28 Sep 2016 06:02:14 -0000

In some form or another, cultures across the globe have stories of something known as Ghost Lights. These floating balls of light have been showing up for hundreds of years in places like England, Asia, and, The United States. What causes this phenomenon? Are they actually ghosts or can science step in?

Pirates

Wed, 14 Sep 2016 04:46:51 -0000

We all have an idea of what a pirate is… parrots, rum and a lot of catchy slang. Real-life pirates didn’t actually have a lot of the quirks we’ve given them over the years in books and movies, though. This week we shed some light on these wild seafarers!

Pica

Wed, 31 Aug 2016 04:20:47 -0000

Ever wonder why people on certain reality TV shows are addicted to eating toilet cleaner or drywall? What about the man who ate an entire plane? In this episode we take a deeper look at the cause, a condition known as Pica.

Cursed Films

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 04:41:26 -0000

Horror films have entertained and terrified the masses for almost a century. But what happened behind the scenes of some of the most famous horror films? Should people really be messing with stories of demons and destruction?

Disappearances

Wed, 03 Aug 2016 05:19:42 -0000

Sometimes when a person goes missing, we can assume what happened and sometimes the circumstances are so strange that we have no idea at all. Our hosts take a look at some of the stranger cases and see what they can turn up.

Things You Didn't Need to Know About Classical Composers

Wed, 20 Jul 2016 05:15:58 -0000

How can some of the greatest classical composers of all time inspire our hosts to start referring to the genre as “crass-ical music” or to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart as Mozfart? (We promise it isn’t exclusively because of our immaturity.) Find out why on this week’s episode, where we delve into the deep, dark, little-known secrets of some of the best musicians in history.

Graveyards

Wed, 06 Jul 2016 06:21:44 -0000

Graveyards have long been tied to superstition and have a history and subculture all their own. Join the Afternoonified team as we delve into the secrets of the cemetery.

The Death of Rasputin

Wed, 22 Jun 2016 04:57:33 -0000

Known during his life as a holy man, a healer, and The Mad Monk, Grigori Rasputin spent his life developing one hell of a reputation. That reputation led to his eventual assassination, but the road to Rasputin's death wasn't a quick one. How did The Mad Monk manage to stay alive through poisoning and gunfire? (We apologize for the audio in this episode. There were some technical difficulties that we're working to resolve.)

Incorruptible Saints

Wed, 08 Jun 2016 04:44:48 -0000

All across Europe, churches are displaying the corpses of Catholic saints. Why are these bodies so special? They're what's considered by the church to be "Incorruptible". What's keeping these sleeping beauties so fresh? Is divine intervention at play or did science step in? Afternoonified is here with some theories!