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Two wild stories about two very different women. Brenton details the life of Khutulun, Genghis Khan's Great Great Granddaughter who was a warrior & undefeated wrestler. Then Emily recounts the twisty tale of con artist Elizabeth Bigley, who had 3 pseudonyms, conned banks out of their money and even was a clairvoyant. Khutulun References: https://www.rejectedprincesses.com/princesses/khutulunhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/khutulunCassie Chadwick references: https://www.strangehistory.org/cms/index.php/popular/25-item-8

Join us for a space double feature! Emily discusses the Voyager missions, two probes sent out into space collecting data & carrying golden vinyl records filled with Earth sounds and greetings. Then Brenton details the current Perseverance missions to investigate Mars for ancient organisms. Voyager References: https://voyager.jpl.nasa.gov/golden-record/https://voyager.jpl.nasa.gov/mission/timeline/#event-a-once-in-a-lifetime-alignment Perseverance References: https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/https://www.space.com/perseverance-rover-mars-2020-missionhttps://www.space.com/mars-helicopter-ingenuity-touches-down-martian-surfacehttps://www.space.com/perseverance-mars-rover-landing-success

Did you know the McDonalds jingle "I'm Lovin' It" was a full on Justin Timberlake song? And that there's controversy over song credits? Brenton details the full history behind the famous jingle. Then Emily dives into the news of the week, the Suez Canal stoppage, and recounts the tale of when it had been blocked before. Long live the Great Bitter Lake Association!Mcdonalds References: https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/1227-the-contentious-tale-of-the-mcdonalds-im-lovin-it-jingle/https://www.nytimes.com/2003/06/12/business/the-media-business-advertising-mcdonald-s-campaign-embraces-a-loving-theme.htmlhttps://www.okayplayer.com/music/pusha-t-im-lovin-it-jingle-no-rights.htmlSuez Canal References: https://www.vice.com/en/article/akd5zg/the-last-time-the-suez-canal-was-blocked-a-utopian-communist-micronation-was-formed-at-sea?utm_content=1617112825&utm_medium=social&utm_source=VICE_facebook&fbclid=IwAR3I_NOXx74292yKikRsQ_2wStzORaePkb02FcB_UUk5EBbrlK2ASk8hSKMhttps://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/25/world/middleeast/suez-canal-container-ship.htmlhttps://www.space.com/full-moon-helps-free-stuck-ship-suez-canal 

Join us for an exploration of space! Emily brings us tidings of a 9th (we see it as the 10th) potential planet in our solar system named Planet X & the theoretical science behind it. Then Brenton details why channel 37 on TV was only static & how the astronomical science community rallied to protect their studies.Planet X References: https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/hypothetical-planet-x/in-depth/https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2018/10/new-dwarf-planet-goblin-solar-system-discovered/ Channel 37 References: https://www.vice.com/en/article/dy8by7/why-channel-37-doesnt-exist-and-what-it-has-to-do-with-aliens?utm_source=pocket-newtabhttps://www.aps.org/publications/apsnews/201505/physicshistory.cfm 

We take a walk down memory lane and find we're not in the town we thought we were in. Brenton details the story of Erwin Kreuz, a German tourist who thought he landed in San Francisco but was actually in Maine. Then Emily discusses the history of Lou Ottens and his pioneering work on the cassette. We also segue into discussion of the famous seal Andre (we swear it's related to Erwin's story). Lost SF Tourist: https://www.sfgate.com/local/editorspicks/article/lost-tourist-who-thought-Bangor-was-San-Francisco-15940512.phpLou Ottens: https://www.npr.org/2021/03/10/975598869/lou-ottens-inventor-of-the-cassette-tape-has-died

This week is all about the brain! Emily takes a real deep dive into the science of astral projecting recounting the results found from the CIAs research into the "Gateway Process." Then Brenton dispels the myth around humans using only 10% of their brain and a few other brain misconceptions.Astral Projection reference: https://www.vice.com/en/article/7k9qag/how-to-escape-the-confines-of-time-and-space-according-to-the-cia 10% Myth: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/do-people-only-use-10-percent-of-their-brains/https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321060#brain-facts

We shake our heads at the miserable tax situation in America and grant ourselves a reprieve from it by heading to space. Brenton details the long history of Intuit lobbying the US government to keep taxes complicated. Then Emily charts a course for Ceres as we explore the icy seismic activity taking place there.Intuit References:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGVK4ibMI-Y https://www.taxpolicycenter.org/briefing-book/what-return-free-filing-and-how-would-it-workhttps://www.taxpolicycenter.org/briefing-book/what-other-countries-use-return-free-filing#:~:text=Denmark%20and%20Sweden%2C%20both%20small,implemented%20tax%20agency%20reconciliation%20systems.https://www.propublica.org/article/how-the-maker-of-turbotax-fought-free-simple-tax-filinghttps://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2297/texthttps://www.propublica.org/article/inside-turbotax-20-year-fight-to-stop-americans-from-filing-their-taxes-for-freehttps://www.theverge.com/2020/1/1/21045779/irs-turbotax-free-file-h-r-block-tax-preparation-new-rules Ceres References: https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/dwarf-planets/ceres/overview/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRgpuvjV_Vs

We're back after a week hiatus with strange traditions & dark histories. Emily discovers the fascinating history behind women popping out of cakes, its medieval origin and the current state of the industry. Then Brenton, provoked by a bad article, details the Hollywood Blacklist of the 1950's and why comparisons to cancel culture completely are actively harmful.Cakes References: https://www.thevintagenews.com/2019/04/23/pop-out-cake/https://www.thrillist.com/sex-dating/nation/the-history-of-women-popping-out-of-adult-cakesBlacklist References: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Hollywood-blacklisthttps://www.history.com/topics/cold-war/hollywood-tenhttps://www.britannica.com/topic/Hollywood-Ten

Have you ever wondered if you might be cursed? That you keep having horrible things happen to you? Well Violet Jessup sure had a lot of curveballs, and we recount how she survived 3 boat sinkings. Have you also ever wondered where in the hell Valentine's Day comes from? You will probably not surprised that the Catholic church overwrote an existing holiday and even has a conflicting mythology of its own.Violet Jessup References: https://mentalitch.com/the-strange-and-unusual-life-of-violet-jessop/https://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/titanic-survivor/violet-constance-jessop.htmlhttps://museumhack.com/violet-jessop/ Valentine's Day References: https://www.history.com/topics/valentines-day/history-of-valentines-day-2

We study the ancient stones of Callanish & intercept a pirate burger joint operation. First Emily details the history of the Calanis stone structures and the ritual practices that we believe accompanied them. Then Brenton tells the story of a Pittsburgh local legend and what was actually happening when things started to go awry. Also discussed: time travel romantic dramas?Callanish References:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNuK68MrnlEhttps://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/calanais-standing-stones/https://www.transceltic.com/scottish/mystery-of-scotlands-ancient-callanish-standing-stonesBurger King: https://www.cracked.com/article_28014_the-crazy-story-fake-burger-king-in-pittsburgh.htmlhttps://www.wpxi.com/news/local/fast-food-chain-issues-statement-after-bogus-burge/140343004/https://news.yahoo.com/blogs/oddnews/fake-burger-king-leaves-customers-asking-questions-200136786.html https://www.wpxi.com/news/local/its-real-burger-king-again-south-side-customers-en/140298737/ https://www.grubstreet.com/2016/01/burger-king-ant-burger.html

We have two stories of weird historical events resulting human negligence. Brenton recounts the unhinged organization of the 1904 Olympic Marathon, which would sound exactly like a "Wacky Races" episode if it wasn't real. Then Emily recounts the Molasses Massacre & how 2.3 million gallons of molasses flooded Boston.1904 Olympics: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-1904-olympic-marathon-may-have-been-the-strangest-ever-14910747/https://www.avclub.com/the-1904-olympic-marathon-was-the-worst-race-ever-run-1842740808Great Molasses Flood References: https://www.history.com/news/the-great-molasses-flood-of-1919

Have you ever found yourself in a different time period? Or see an unknown animal emerge from a lake? We believe you! Emily travels over to Liverpool for accounts of people suddenly slipping back in time. Then Brenton recounts Adirondack legend Champ and the many sightings over the years.Liverpool Time Slips References: https://exemplore.com/paranormal/The-Liverpool-Time-Slips-The-True-Story-Of-Mysterious-Occurences-In-Bold-StreetChamp References: https://www.lakechamplainregion.com/heritage/champhttps://books.google.com/books?id=OkdqCQAAQBAJ&pg=PA59#v=onepage&q&f=falsehttps://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=1648547&page=1https://asa.scitation.org/doi/10.1121/1.3384449https://skepticalinquirer.org/2013/05/new-information-surfaces-on-worlds-best-lake-monster-photo-raising-question/

With the world being a lot this week, we found a couple positive stories to bring to the table this week. Brenton covers New Year's traditions and the origins of New Year's Resolutions. Then Emily takes us to Scotland to discuss the Findhorn Foundation, an eco-village that's recognized by the UN for its sustainability.New Year's References: https://www.history.com/news/the-history-of-new-years-resolutionshttps://www.cnet.com/health/the-history-of-new-years-resolutions-and-celebrations/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/new-years-resolutions-historyhttps://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/when-did-new-years-resolutions-startFindhorn Foundation: https://www.findhorn.org/

We've got stories of two cities; one that turned into a police state and one that literally sank into the ocean. Emily details the history of pirate haven Port Royal, how it earned it's moniker of the most "vile" city, and why it suddenly sank into the Caribbean. Then Brenton recounts the days leading to the protest of the 1968 Democratic National Convention and the ensuing media circus when Chicago tried to charge 8 protestors with intent to incite violence.Port Royal: https://www.natgeotv.com/int/drain-the-sunken-pirate-city/videos/doomsday-at-port-royal Chicago 7: https://www.britannica.com/event/Chicago-Seven-law-casehttps://www.history.com/.amp/this-day-in-history/the-chicago-seven-go-on-trialhttps://www.history.com/.amp/topics/vietnam-war/chicago-seven-1https://www.npr.org/2020/11/18/936164085/author-says-the-chicago-7-trial-reflected-all-the-conflicts-in-america

We remember an important scientific observatory and learn about ancient Irish Neolithic monuments. Brenton remembers the Arecibo Observatory, which collapsed this December, and its important contributions to Astronomical studies. Then Emily discusses Newgrange an Irish monument that is flocked to every Solstice with unknown origins.Arecibo References:https://www.space.com/20984-arecibo-observatory.htmlhttps://defector.com/arecibo-goes-dark/https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-03421-yhttps://theconversation.com/arecibo-telescopes-fall-is-indicative-of-global-divide-around-funding-science-infrastructure-151734Newgrange Referenes:https://www.ancient.eu/Newgrange/

On this week's extra long "The Audacity of Men" cast, Emily covers the harrowing life of Zelda Fitzgerald, how her work was stolen by her husband F. Scott Fitzgerald, and the gaslighting and abuse that led to her hospitalization. Then Brenton details the Patty Hearst kidnapping, covering the timeline of the events and wider political conscious that would motivate someone to political action.Zelda Fitzgerald References:https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/oct/29/zelda-fitgerald-scott-film-tvhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/zelda-wasnt-crazy_b_3268211http://www.pbs.org/kteh/amstorytellers/bios.htmlhttps://www.vogue.com/article/zelda-fitzgerald-birthdayPatty Hearst References:https://time.com/4501670/bombings-of-america-burrough/https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/guerrilla-timeline-guerrilla-taking-patty-hearst/https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/07/opinions/patty-hearst-kidnapping-toobin-opinion/index.htmlhttps://www.history.com/.amp/this-day-in-history/patty-hearst-kidnappedhttps://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/guerrilla-rise-and-fall-symbionese-liberation-army/

We have many grievances to file and all of them are about land both terrestrial and interstellar. Brenton discusses the weird legal loophole of Yellowstone's "Zone of Death," how it was discovered and the general shrug of indifference towards correcting it. Then Emily opens a complaint with the IAU over Pluto's demotion, while also detailing facts about our former ninth planet.Zone of Death References:https://history.howstuffworks.com/history-vs-myth/can-get-away-with-crime-in-yellowstone.htmhttps://www.vox.com/2014/5/22/5738756/you-can-kill-someone-in-a-section-of-yellowstone-and-get-away-scothttps://www.atlasobscura.com/places/yellowstones-zone-of-deathPluto References:https://www.loc.gov/everyday-mysteries/astronomy/item/why-is-pluto-no-longer-a-planet/#:~:text=The%20International%20Astronomical%20Union%20https://www.space.com/why-pluto-is-not-a-planet.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/2019/08/24/world/pluto-no-longer-planet-space-scn/index.html

We take a deep "dive" into one of the most infamous murder cases of the 2000's and the history of going over Horseshoe Falls. Emily brings us the details on Meredith Kercher's murder, Amanda Knox's subsequent arrest, & the media portrayal around her trial. Then Brenton pulls the history of stuntmen going over Niagara Falls, starting with the brave Annie Taylor Edison in 1901.Amanda Knox References:https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/amanda-knoxhttps://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna29071255https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-25984238https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-21937829 Niagara Falls References:https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/first-barrel-ride-down-niagara-fallshttps://www.niagarafallslive.com/daredevils_of_niagara_falls.htmhttps://time.com/5623489/man-survives-niagara-falls/

Two very notable British celebrities known for two very different things. First Brenton discusses the life of Aleister Crowley, his occult practices and the ethics behind his sect Thelema. Then Emily examines Princess Diana's fatal car crash and some theories about what might have actually caused it.Crowley References: https://www.oxforddnb.com/view/10.1093/ref:odnb/9780198614128.001.0001/odnb-9780198614128-e-37329https://www.britannica.com/biography/Aleister-Crowleyhttps://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/features/the-great-beast-666-who-was-aleister-crowleyPrincess Diana References: https://occult-world.com/diana-princess-of-wales/

The stars have aligned and we somehow both arrived at separate stories about apathy. First Emily discusses the cautionary tale of Grafton, New Hampshire, which started as a Libertarian "Freedom Project" and ended turning the town's bears against them. Then Brenton looks into the Parrothead subculture, what it means to live Jimmy Buffet's lifestyle, and his enormous wealth & business ventures.

First we look to the stars and then we study the earth's most geologically sound prison. Brenton brings a few highlights from the year on UFO happenings including a new Pentagon task force and the potential number of contactable aliens in our galaxy. Then Emily covers all things Alcatraz going from escape attempts to the strange geology of the area.UFO Articles: https://www.vice.com/en/article/ep4z7p/the-milky-way-contains-36-contactable-alien-civilizations-scientists-estimate https://www.vice.com/en/article/z3e8pw/pentagon-announces-task-force-to-study-ufoshttps://www.vice.com/en/article/5dpm45/this-guy-says-he-was-the-source-of-the-pentagons-ufo-videos

With the election in the rear view, we take a sigh of relief and discuss some politics related subjects. Emily details the plethora of animals that graced the White House including bears, opossums, and donkeys. Then Brenton talks about the myth of voter fraud, explanations for allegations of fraud, and the political motivation for blaming fraud.Voter Fraud Study: https://www.brennancenter.org/sites/default/files/2019-08/Report_Truth-About-Voter-Fraud.pdf

With the everything around us and election going on this week, we decided to take it easy and discuss some things that are bringing us joy. Join us in something comfy as we talk about everything from comfort tv to video games to books to ambient ASMR videos.Discussed: Paradise Killer, Gilmore Girls, Great British Bake Off, Jeopardy!, Venture Bros., Harry Potter, Matilda, Harry Potter ambient room sound videos, anime, Space Runaway Ideon

Happy Halloween everyone! We have the history behind pumpkin carving and Halloween traditions on a special holiday themed episode. Find out all the origins of weird traditions and learn that unsurprisingly they're mostly Celtic!Jack-o'-Lantern Reference: https://www.history.com/news/history-of-the-jack-o-lantern-irish-origins Halloween Reference: https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/history-of-halloween

Ever wondered where the idea of werewolves came from? Black cats being bad luck? We've got the background on both this week! We dig through the myths, stories and misconceptions creating these popular legends.Werewolf references: https://theconversation.com/the-ancient-origins-of-werewolves-104775#:~:text=In%20reality%2C%20the%20werewolf%20is,ethnographic%2C%20poetic%20and%20philosophical%20texts. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Lycaon-Greek-mythology https://www.ancient.eu/gilgamesh/ https://www.farmersalmanac.com/werewolves-and-other-spooky-moon-lore-14440#:~:text=Among%20the%20Norse%20people%2C%20who,under%20the%20full%20Moon%20onhttps://www.history.com/topics/folklore/history-of-the-werewolf-legendBlack Cat references: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/pets/why-are-black-cats-considered-unlucky.htm

We kick off spooky season with a few ghost stories. Emily details the background on the classic story, Sleepy Hollow, and its real-world inspirations. Then Brenton pulls in a variety of stories related to Turnbull Canyon which has a number of sightings and reported psychic activity.Sleepy Hollow References: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/41/41-h/41-h.htmhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7WM4wCrP_w Turnbull Canyon References: https://www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/creepiest-urban-legend-in-every-state-american-folklorehttp://hauntedlosangeles.blogspot.com/2014/08/turnbull-canyon-whittierhacienda.htmlhttps://backpackerverse.com/turnbull-canyon-haunted/http://www.weirdus.com/states/california/local_legends/turnbull_canyon/index.phphttp://www.weirdca.com/location.php?location=218https://theweirdandtheodd.com/tag/ufo-sightings/

White male rage with a dash of haunted mysteries for you! First Brenton discusses the outpouring of anti-disco rage that exploded at a racist & homophobic stunt in 1979. Then Emily extensively details the Winchester Mystery House and it's many, many, many distinct architectural features.Disco Demolition References: https://www.vice.com/en/article/8xzke5/disco-demolition-night-was-a-disgrace-and-celebrating-it-is-worsehttps://deadspin.com/the-white-soxs-disco-demolition-riot-was-even-more-insa-1783162273https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/jul/19/disco-demolition-the-night-they-tried-to-crush-black-musichttp://www.today.com/id/31832616/site/todayshow/ns/today-entertainment/t/when-disco-sucks-echoed-around-world/#.X3s8o2hKiUk Winchester Mystery House References: https://www.winchestermysteryhouse.com/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Padm4JItZPwhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1qzEsVpwPg

Content Warning: Descriptions of violence & lynchingA bit of a heavy one this week as we discuss two people whose lives were cut short by violence. Emily discusses Alberta Jones, all of the barriers she broke, her connection with Muhammad Ali, and her still unsolved mystery. Then Brenton discusses the murder of Emmett Till who's killers were acquitted on the same day as Brionna Taylor's.BLM Ways to Help: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#Alberta Jones reference: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/19/us/alberta-jones-murder-louisville.htmlEmmett Till references: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-death-of-emmett-tillhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/apr/25/emmett-till-long-wait-for-justice

This week we bring tales of broadcast signal hacks and the business of children correctional facilities. Brenton discusses the Max Headroom broadcast hijacking in 1987, what methods the hackers used, and some possible theories on the culprit. Then Emily digs deep into the abusive world of teen correctional camps and background on their violent operations.Max Headroom Reference: https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/pgay3n/headroom-hackerTeen Camps References: https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2007/08/cult-spawned-tough-love-teen-industry/https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/jm5ng4/the-legal-industry-for-kidnapping-teenshttps://www.sltrib.com/news/2020/08/30/inside-utahs-troubled/

We invite you into the secret society of learning about secret societies. Emily's taken an interest in the Order of the Eastern Star, an offshoot of the Free Masons designed to let women join. Then Brenton journeys deep into Lovecraft Country and it's roots in racist American practices.Order of the Eastern Star References: https://www.easternstar.org/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_the_Eastern_Star#:~:text=The%20Order%20of%20the%20Eastern,the%20Masonic%20Fraternity%20in%201873.Lovecraft Country Article: https://www.theroot.com/where-white-people-are-scarier-than-monsters-the-hidde-1845000536

This week we have a daring burglary & history of the US' wildest airport. Brenton covers the FBI office break in that revealed its extensive spying programs on US citizens. Then Emily details the wild architecture & art of the Denver Airport including its association with the Freemasons.COINTELPRO Reference: https://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/07/us/burglars-who-took-on-fbi-abandon-shadows.htmlDenver Airport Reference: https://www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/denver-airport-conspiracy-theories

We take a deep dive into classifications of aliens before heading back to earth to discuss famous Vietnam sports protest. Emily details three different types of aliens, popular sightings, and whether the interactions were benevolent or sinister. Then Brenton covers Muhammad Ali's famous Vietnam protest and the legal battle that ensued over the next four years.Alien References: https://www.gaia.com/article/nordic-aliens Muhammad Ali References: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/muhammad-ali-refuses-army-inductionhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/news/retropolis/wp/2018/06/15/shoot-them-for-what-how-muhammad-ali-won-his-greatest-fight/https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2018/02/19/1968-project-muhammad-ali-vietnam-war/334759002/https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/more-sports/muhammad-ali-statement-wouldn-fight-vietnam-article-1.2661120https://slate.com/culture/2020/08/wnba-activism-nba-strike-influence-jacob-blake.html

Mysterious circumstances abound! Brenton discusses the conflicting reports and conspiracy theories surrounding Jim Morrison's death. Then Emily details some of the top suspects associated with noted plane hijacker DB Cooper. Now in poem form!Jim Morrison References: https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/jim-morrison-cause-of-death-22289495https://allthatsinteresting.com/jim-morrison-deathhttps://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-blogs/six-musicians-conspiracy-theorists-believe-faked-their-own-death-3524DB Cooper References: https://www.history.com/news/who-was-d-b-cooper

Interested in secret societies? One with lots of rich business men and government leaders? Maybe ones with 2700 acres of private land? Emily's got an axe to grind with the secretive men's-only group, the Bohemian Club. Then Brenton details the behind the scenes work that prevented the turn of the millennium shut down and fixed the Y2K bug.

We have tales of government UFO projects and haunted San Diego houses. First Brenton discusses Project Blue Book, the secret Air Force project that attempted to debunk mysterious UFO sightings. Then Emily details the history and hauntings of the William Heath Davis house, the oldest wooden house in San Diego.Project Blue Book references:https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/15/arts/television/project-blue-book-history-true-story.htmlhttps://www.newsweek.com/project-blue-book-true-story-reality-tv-show-history-channel-ufo-sightings-1288942https://www.archives.gov/research/military/air-force/ufoshttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/chicago-ohare-ufo-leslie-_n_692515William Heath Davis House references:https://sdghosts.com/the-william-heath-davis-house/

Interested in ghosts haunting the White House? Missing the history of Black cowboys? Then we have the pod for you! Join us as we discuss the many sightings that took place at the White House & the long lineage of Black cowboys in the old west and current horse riding organizations.White House Ghosts Resources: https://www.whitehousehistory.org/press-room-old/white-house-ghost-storiesBlack Cowboys Resources: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/lesser-known-history-african-american-cowboys-180962144/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/09/us/black-cowboys-protests-compton.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/mar/11/where-have-all-the-black-cowboys-gone

We've got government cover-ups and architectural mysticism. Brenton details the tragic death of Frank Olson and his ties to the government program "MK-Ultra." Then Emily gives a lesson on the sacred geometry and architectural design of Washington D.C.Frank Olson references: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2001/apr/07/books.guardianreview4https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/sep/06/from-mind-control-to-murder-how-a-deadly-fall-revealed-the-cias-darkest-secretsSacred Geometry references: https://www.cnu.org/publicsquare/2018/02/21/l%E2%80%99enfant%E2%80%99s-sacred-design-washington-dc

It's powerful protests and working class uprisings this week. Emily details the life of Mother Jones and her lifelong fight to protect worker's rights as we go on a few tangents related to Unionization. Then Brenton covers the Watts Rebellion and how riots and protests are only a symptom of much larger injustices.You can find ways to help the Black Lives Matter protests here: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#Mother Jones Resources: https://archive.iww.org/history/library/MotherJones/autobiography/Watt's Rebellion Resources: https://www.history.com/topics/1960s/watts-riotshttps://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/encyclopedia/watts-rebellion-los-angeleshttps://time.com/3974595/watts-riot-1965-history/https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=103452604

Amidst the awful histories this week, we find some good levity. Brenton recounts the horrible story of the Central Park 5 and the swift "justice" that took away their lives. Then Emily talks about the life of Gladys Bentley, her rise from the Harlem Renaissance, and her amazing, gender-bending live shows.You can find ways to help the Black Lives Matter protests here: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#

Our minds aligned and we both independently picked Anna and Frederick Douglass. Emily covers Anna's life and her importance as a strong Black woman and mother. Then Brenton discusses the other side of Emily's story by detailing the life of Frederick Douglass.You can find ways to help the Black Lives Matter protests here: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#References: https://butreallytho.com/2020/07/10/black-history-we-didnt-learn-in-school-part-5/

Another week, another dive into Black History we missed in school. Brenton covers the "Little Rock Nine" and how the government left Black students vulnerable during school integration. Then Emily offers a part 2 on Malcolm X and the theories surrounding his assassination. She also discusses the Black Legion, the militia oriented wing of the KKK.You can find ways to help the Black Lives Matter protests here: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#References: https://butreallytho.com/2020/07/03/black-history-we-did-not-learn-in-school-part-4-podcast-update/

We're back with another week of Black History we missed. Emily details the life story of Malcolm X and his journey from felon to Nation of Islam leader. Then Brenton discusses school-based police officers and the 2003 SWAT raid of a Goose Creek, SC high school.You can find ways to help the Black Lives Matter protests here: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#References: https://butreallytho.com/2020/06/26/black-history-we-didnt-learn-in-school-part-3/

We want to wish everyone a happy Juneteenth! To commemorate this holiday, Brenton covers the history of it which as, the title suggests, we hadn't learned about. Then Emily covers Claudette Colvin, one of the first Black woman to refuse to give up her seat on the bus.You can find ways to help the Black Lives Matter protests here: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#References: https://butreallytho.com/2020/06/19/black-history-we-didnt-learn-in-school-part-2/

This week we're eschewing the fiction and pulling Black stories from American History that were omitted from our history lessons. Emily details the history of the Black Panther Party and the FBI's COINTELPRO operation that killed Fred Hampton. Then Brenton discusses the Tulsa Race Massacre and its echoes of modern day rhetoric around the protests.You can find ways to help the Black Lives Matter protests here: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#References: https://butreallytho.com/2020/06/12/black-history-fred-hampton-tulsa-race-massacre/

This week we discuss an open Hollywood secret and messages influencing your subconscious. Brenton explores the debate over directorial credit for the 1982 movie Poltergeist while Emily examines visual subliminal messages. We also make time for a brief discussion of the wild world of 90's cartoons.

What's actually in bottled water? When are movies actually finished? These exciting questions and more as we discuss Dasani's peculiar taste and the Release the Snyder cut campaign. Along the way we find time to talk about sorority house water perfect, drinking from the sink, and air our grievances with Rise of Skywalker (we're still upset).

There's the rule of 3's for celebrities and then the rule of 20's for presidents. Brenton covers the US presidential curse and its racist origins plus a sidebar into which presidents used psychics. Then Emily discusses current Sasquatch theory & Jane Goodall's personal history and belief in the species.

What actually happened to Amelia Earhart? Emily discuss the prevailing theories around her disappearance and the current expeditions being mounted to find out. Then Brenton covers one of the most prevalent rock n roll urban legends; Paul McCartney's supposed death. Then as a bonus Emily pulls the astrological charts for each of the Beatles!

It's part 2 of UFO talk & a journey to find Atlantis! First, Brenton covers Tom Delonge's "To The Stars Academy" and reconciles its success with his personal fandom with Blink 182. Then Emily covers a few theories about what happened to Atlantis and its history as a parable in one of Plato's stories.

We cover two heavy hitters: The Bermuda Triangle and Area 51. Emily details all the strange happenings with crafts interact with the Bermuda Triangle and its strange magnetism. Then Brenton recounts some UFO theories and there connection with the famous Air Force base.

We travel from the US across to Scotland in two exciting strange tales. First Brenton covers the stranger than fiction life of JPL founder Jack Parsons, who interacted with a who's who of occult leaders. Our resident rocket researcher and ancient astronaut theorist adviser takes us to Loch Ness with Nessie sightings and its proposed animal phylum.