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Rumor Flies discusses the origins, evolution, and veracity of all your favorite rumors, myths, and misconceptions.

Rumor Flies


    • Sep 25, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 9m AVG DURATION
    • 136 EPISODES

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    1110 - Grusch Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 56:43


    Josh takes us down the rabbit hole as we discuss the recent claims surrounding the United States and possible “alien contact,” courtesy of United States Air Force officer and former intelligence official David Grusch.Want more awesome shows? Check out the “Educated Mess Network.” Head on over to educatedmessnetwork.com for more awesome shows like The Side Characters and our true crime show, Everything but Murder!Join our discord for endless shenanigans and discussions!Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon!You can check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and beyond!RSS Feed: http://www.rumorfliespodcast.com/episodes/?format=rssSourceshttps://support.clearancejobs.com/security-clearance-faqs/the-differences-between-counterintelligence-lifestyle-and-full-scope-polygraphshttps://docs.house.gov/meetings/GO/GO06/20230726/116282/HHRG-118-GO06-Bio-GruschD-20230726.pdfhttps://theintercept.com/2023/08/09/ufo-david-grusch-clearance/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Grusch_UFO_whistleblower_claimshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvhMMhW-JN0https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKtusX7XY6ghttps://www.esd.whs.mil/DOPSR/https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/16/us/politics/pentagon-program-ufo-harry-reid.htmlhttps://www.aaro.mil/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYKkQQd7I4s

    1109 - Superconductors: The Chupacabra of Material Chemistry

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 56:43


    Ryan breaks down the recent news - and debates - surrounding LK-99, the newly developed material that is allegedly a room-temperature superconductor.Want more awesome shows? Check out the “Educated Mess Network.” Head on over to educatedmessnetwork.com for more awesome shows like The Side Characters and our true crime show, Everything but Murder!Join our discord for endless shenanigans and discussions!Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon!You can check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and beyond!RSS Feed: http://www.rumorfliespodcast.com/episodes/?format=rssSourceshttps://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-02585-7https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-02681-8https://arxiv.org/ftp/arxiv/papers/2307/2307.12008.pdfhttps://libraryhelp.ucsf.edu/hc/en-us/articles/360037549833-What-are-Preprints-and-Why-Do-We-Need-Them-#:~:text=Publishing%20preprints%20enables%20the%20immediate,Helps%20scientists%20establish%20priority%20ofhttps://gizmodo.com/university-investigating-author-of-lk-99-superconductor-1850747161https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superconductivityhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meissner_effecthttps://arxiv.org/ftp/arxiv/papers/2308/2308.05222.pdfhttps://twitter.com/alexkaplan0/status/1684044616528453633

    A Quick Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 0:25


    After some careful consideration we decided to shelve this release. We felt it was not up to our standards both content and delivery-wise, and we would much rather take the extra time to produce something we can more confidently stand behind. We sincerely appreciate your understanding. The next episode will follow our usual schedule and will release on Monday, September 4th.

    1108 - Video Game Myths: Indoctrinated

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 89:50


    Was Shepard indoctrinated by the end of the Mass Effect trilogy? Did Goldeneye's now-legendary multiplayer really come as an afterthought? Where can one find Killswitch, the self-deleting game? Find out these answers and more on another very special episode of Rumor Flies! Want more awesome shows? Check out the “Educated Mess Network.” Head on over to educatedmessnetwork.com for more awesome shows like The Side Characters and our true crime show, Everything but Murder!Join our discord for endless shenanigans and discussions!Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon!You can check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and beyond! RSS Feed: http://www.rumorfliespodcast.com/episodes/?format=rss* We are very sorry this episode did not release a few weeks ago! We encountered some bug that did not show us it hadn't posted even though there was nothing to play. Enjoy the show!Sourceshttps://goldeneye.fandom.com/wiki/Levelshttps://goldeneye.fandom.com/wiki/Aztechttps://goldeneye.fandom.com/wiki/Egyptianhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rare_(company)https://goldeneye.fandom.com/wiki/GoldenEye_007_(Nintendo_64)https://gaming-urban-legends.fandom.com/wiki/Killswitchhttps://www.kotaku.com.au/2016/07/the-story-of-killswitch-the-creepy-game-no-one-has-ever-played/https://gotgame.com/2014/01/02/gamebusters-myth-8-killswitch/https://cheesenachossupreme.wordpress.com/2014/01/13/killswitch/https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16146055-the-melancholy-of-mechagirl

    1104 - Military Myths: Top Gun Caveat

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 76:04


    **Third time's the charm! We apologize for all the technical difficulties with this episode's postingDid a fighter jet shoot itself down? What exactly is held at Fort Knox? Can a simple sunburn end up in a court-martial? Find out these answers and more on another very special episode of Rumor Flies! Want more awesome shows? Check out the “Educated Mess Network.” Head on over to educatedmessnetwork.com for more awesome shows like The Side Characters and our true crime show, Everything but Murder!Join our discord for endless shenanigans and discussions!Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon!You can check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and beyond! RSS Feed: http://www.rumorfliespodcast.com/episodes/?format=rss* We are very sorry this episode did not release a few weeks ago! We encountered some bug that did not show us it hadn't posted even though there was nothing to play. Enjoy the show!SourcesA fighter jet shot itself down because it was traveling faster than the bullet https://www.wearethemighty.com/articles/how-an-air-force-fighter-jet-managed-to-shoot-itself-down/https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.warhistoryonline.com/war-articles/these-us-military-jets-accidentally-shot-themselves-down.html/ampArmy has more planes than the Air Force and boats than the Navyhttps://www.wearethemighty.com/popular/6-ridiculous-military-myths/https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/largest-air-forces-in-the-worldFlags at service bases are equipped with a match to destroy the flag with honor https://www.military.com/flag-day/how-to-retire-your-flag.htmlhttps://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCODE-2011-title4/html/USCODE-2011-title4-chap1.htmService members can be charged with “damaging government property” if they get a sunburn https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/can-getting-a-sunburn-really-get-you-an-article-15https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.military.com/off-duty/5-enduring-military-myths-debunked.html/amphttps://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.in.gov/indiana-national-guard/files/Article_15_Fact_Sheet.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwififfH55L-AhWeJEQIHYnmC5IQFnoECA0QBg&usg=AOvVaw0sj5dOhEGPkYktDBw-cgR_https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/10/815The military spikes food with saltpeter to keep recruits from having…sexual relations https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/military-culture/2021/09/22/saltpeter-for-sex-drives-and-the-urban-legend-of-the-militarys-libido-manipulation/https://culinarylore.com/food-science:military-gives-saltpeter-to-men/

    The Great Imposter, pt. 2: Looking Ridiculous

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 89:21


    Welcome to part 2 of our second installment of Everything but Murder! Join us as we wrap up our story of Fred Demara - aka “The Great Imposter” - as well as discuss the nature and impact of his various crimes and misdeedsYou can listen to the dedicated Everything but Murder feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, virtually anywhere podcasts are found!

    The Great Imposter, pt. 1: "To Be, Not To Seem"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 93:19


    Welcome to part 1 of of our second installment of Everything but Murder but Murder! Join us as we talk about Fred Demara, aka “The Great Imposter.” Part 2 will be available one week from the release of part 1, then we will return to our regularly scheduled programming!You can listen to the dedicated Everything but Murder feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, virtually anywhere podcasts are found!

    1104 - Military Myths: Topgun Caveat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 76:04


    Did a fighter jet shoot itself down? Is there any gold at Fort Knox? Are US flags equipped with matches to avoid capture/destruction? Find out these answers and more on another very special episode of Rumor Flies! Want more awesome shows? Check out the “Educated Mess Network.” Head on over to educatedmessnetwork.com for more awesome shows like The Side Characters and our true crime show, Everything but Murder!Join our discord for endless shenanigans and discussions!Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon!You can check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and beyond! RSS Feed: http://www.rumorfliespodcast.com/episodes/?format=rss* We are very sorry this episode did not release a few weeks ago! We encountered some bug that did not show us it hadn't posted even though there was nothing to play. Enjoy the show!Sourceshttps://www.wearethemighty.com/articles/how-an-air-force-fighter-jet-managed-to-shoot-itself-down/https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.warhistoryonline.com/war-articles/these-us-military-jets-accidentally-shot-themselves-down.htmlhttps://www.wearethemighty.com/popular/6-ridiculous-military-myths/https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/largest-air-forces-in-the-worldhttps://www.military.com/flag-day/how-to-retire-your-flag.htmlhttps://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCODE-2011-title4/html/USCODE-2011-title4-chap1.htmhttps://www.rallypoint.com/answers/can-getting-a-sunburn-really-get-you-an-article-15https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.military.com/off-duty/5-enduring-military-myths-debunked.html/amphttps://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.in.gov/indiana-national-guard/files/Article_15_Fact_Sheet.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwififfH55L-AhWeJEQIHYnmC5IQFnoECA0QBg&usg=AOvVaw0sj5dOhEGPkYktDBw-cgR_https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/10/815https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/military-culture/2021/09/22/saltpeter-for-sex-drives-and-the-urban-legend-of-the-militarys-libido-manipulation/https://culinarylore.com/food-science:military-gives-saltpeter-to-men/

    1103 - Hollywood Myths: Laced Chowder and Time Travel

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 79:04


    Did somebody dose the cast and crew of Titanic at the wrap party? Is cable TV a loss leader? Did Back to the Future Part II call a World Series? Find out what's going on in Tinseltown on this talkie we love to call Rumor Flies! Want more awesome shows? Check out the “Educated Mess Network.” Head on over to educatedmessnetwork.com for more awesome shows like The Side Characters and our true crime show, Everything but Murder!Join our discord for endless shenanigans and discussions!Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon!You can check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and beyond! RSS Feed: http://www.rumorfliespodcast.com/episodes/?format=rssSourceshttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/cw-nexstar-future-deal-sale-terms-1235266033/https://fee.org/articles/cable-providers-are-rapidly-losing-customers-so-why-are-their-profits-up/https://fourweekmba.com/how-do-tv-networks-make-money/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miami_Marlinshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015_New_York_Mets_seasonhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Back_to_the_Future_Part_IIhttps://www.vice.com/en/article/ypaq3g/remembering-when-everyone-filming-titanic-got-spiked-with-pcphttps://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2017/12/titanic-pcp-chowder

    1102 - Animal Myths

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 55:59


    Do sharks pre-date trees? Do vultures have the ultimate iron stomach? Can insects explicitly survive on Blood Sweat & Tears? Find out these answers and more on the latest episode of Rumor Flies! Want more awesome shows? Check out the “Educated Mess Network.” Head on over to educatedmessnetwork.com for more awesome shows like The Side Characters and our true crime show, Everything but Murder!Join our discord for endless shenanigans and discussions!Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon!You can check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and beyond! RSS Feed: http://www.rumorfliespodcast.com/episodes/?format=rssSourceshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archaeopterishttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/respect-sharks-are-older-than-trees-3818/http://www.pelagic.org/biology/evolution.htmlhttps://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/shark-evolution-a-450-million-year-timeline.htmlhttps://centerofthewest.org/2020/08/31/vultures-fallacies-and-truths/#:~:text=Vultures%20have%20such%20strong%20acids,destroyed%20within%20their%20digestive%20system.https://blog.nature.org/science/2017/06/06/poisoning-vultures-bite-disease-rabies-dogs-scavengers/https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-30216294https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2014/11/25/366545524/how-can-vultures-eat-rotten-roadkill-and-survivehttps://www.ripleys.com/weird-news/the-idea-that-bullfrogs-never-sleep-is-bull/https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/10-animals-that-don-t-sleep.html#:~:text=5.,Bullfrogs&text=Bullfrogs%20do%20not%20go%20into,they%20appeared%20to%20be%20sleeping.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2525690/https://www.earth.com/news/blood-sweat-tears-eating-insects/https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1948-7134.2013.12042.xhttps://www.inverse.com/article/54940-sweat-bees-drinking-blood-swear-tears-food-sourceshttps://btiscience.org/explore-bti/news/post/blood-sweat-and-tears-all-in-a-days-work-fighting-citrus-greening-disease/https://www.discovermagazine.com/planet-earth/bug-bloodbaths-lust-for-salt-turns-insects-into-vampireshttps://bugoftheweek.com/blog/2013/1/3/blood-sweat-and-tears-mosquitoes-culicidaehttps://www.amnh.org/explore/news-blogs/education-posts/sharks-rays-myths

    1101 - Traffic Myths

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 65:45


    Season 11 is upon us! Can you force a red light to go green with your headlights? Should you check your backseat for a killer? Find out these answers and more on this road-raging episode of Rumor Flies! Want more awesome shows? Check out the “Educated Mess Network.” Head on over to educatedmessnetwork.com for more awesome shows like The Side Characters and our true crime show, Everything but Murder!Join our discord for endless shenanigans and discussions!Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon!You can check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and beyond! RSS Feed: http://www.rumorfliespodcast.com/episodes/?format=rssSourceshttps://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/research/operations/its/06108/02.cfm#:~:text=The%20inductive%2Dloop%20system%20behaves,loops%2C%20which%20decrease%20their%20inductance.https://www.motorbiscuit.com/flashing-your-headlights-make-red-light-turn-green/http://web.archive.org/web/20080514052035/http:/edition.cnn.com/2003/US/Midwest/11/05/traffic.lights.ap/https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1255066601243257&set=a.319005021516091&type=3&theaterhttps://www.reuters.com/article/uk-factcheck-flashing-headlights-gang-in/fact-check-flashing-your-headlights-is-not-a-trigger-for-a-deadly-gang-initiation-rite-idUSKBN24A2GWhttps://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5180101https://mikebrownsolutions.com/fish3.htmhttps://stateofspeed.com/2018/11/05/what-is-a-carburetor/https://patents.google.com/patent/US1750354https://jalopnik.com/the-mpg-conspiracy-theory-is-crap-and-heres-why-1562574926https://www.straightdope.com/21341882/has-a-200-mpg-carburetor-been-suppressed-by-the-oil-industryhttps://xtown.la/2020/01/31/the-detective-check-your-back-seat/ https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/the-killer-in-the-backseat/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killer_in_the_backseat - this is actually a REALLY good wikipedia article lolhttps://www.deseret.com/1991/12/13/18957193/tale-of-backseat-killer-is-similar-to-news-stories https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/DangerTakesABackseat

    1010 - GMO's

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 88:25


    For the 100th official episode of Rumor Flies, we return to where it all began: GMO's! We explore the history, rumors, controversies, and benefits of genetically modified organisms. Thank you all for listening to the season 10 finale - we look forward to season 11!Want more awesome shows? Check out the “Educated Mess Network.” Head on over to educatedmessnetwork.com for more awesome shows like The Side Characters and our true crime show, Everything but Murder!Join our discord for endless shenanigans and discussions!Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon!You can check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and beyond! RSS Feed: http://www.rumorfliespodcast.com/episodes/?format=rssSourceshttps://www.fda.gov/food/agricultural-biotechnology/science-and-history-gmos-and-other-food-modification-processeshttps://sitn.hms.harvard.edu/flash/2015/from-corgis-to-corn-a-brief-look-at-the-long-history-of-gmo-technology/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetically_modified_organismhttps://www.greenamerica.org/blog/gmo-timeline-history-genetically-modified-foodshttps://livinghistoryfarm.org/farminginthe70s/crops_10.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetically_modified_food_controversieshttps://www.agdaily.com/crops/top-gmo-myths-truth-information-youre-fed/https://allianceforscience.cornell.edu/10-myths-about-gmos/https://www.agdaily.com/crops/top-gmo-myths-truth-information-youre-fed/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetically_modified_food_controversieshttps://sitn.hms.harvard.edu/flash/2015/how-to-make-a-gmo/https://www.nature.com/articles/news.2010.242https://www.fda.gov/food/agricultural-biotechnology/gmo-crops-animal-food-and-beyondhttps://allianceforscience.cornell.edu/blog/2015/01/learn-about-how-public-sector-scientists-saved-papaya/https://www.hindawi.com/journals/tswj/2014/768038/https://www.aatf-africa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/TELA-Project-FAQ.pdfhttps://allianceforscience.cornell.edu/10-myths-about-gmos/https://ag.purdue.edu/GMOs/Pages/GMOsandInsects.aspx#:~:text=GM%20crops%20don't%20harm,protein%20that%20usually%20kills%20them.https://allianceforscience.cornell.edu/10-things-everyone-should-know-about-gmos-in-africa/https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-people-oppose-gmos-even-though-science-says-they-are-safe/https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.3109/07388551.2013.823595?journalCode=ibty20https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0309133312457109https://geneticliteracyproject.org/gmo-faq/does-monsanto-sue-farmers-who-save-patented-seeds-or-mistakenly-grow-gmos/https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/biochemistry-genetics-and-molecular-biology/gene-gun#:~:text=The%20principle%20of%20gene%20gun,high%2Dvoltage%20electronic%20discharge).https://sitn.hms.harvard.edu/flash/2015/how-to-make-a-gmo/https://mostlyscience.com/2019/03/arguments-for-and-against-gmo-patents/https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zx6g87h/revision/2#:~:text=GM%20insulin,for%20insulin%20inserted%20into%20them.https://ccr.ucdavis.edu/biotechnology/starlink-corn-what-happened#:~:text=The%20controversy%20began%20when%20traces,only%20approved%20for%20animal%20feed.https://gutpathogens.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13099-020-00370-9#:~:text=Horizontal%20Gene%20Transfer%20(HGT)%20is,insights%20into%20understanding%20the%20microbiota.https://www.nature.com/scitable/topicpage/genetically-modified-organisms-gmos-transgenic-crops-and-732/https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2013/10/08/with-2000-global-studies-confirming-safety-gm-foods-among-most-analyzed-subject-in-science/#:~:text=When%20merged%2C%20there%20should%20be,studied%20scientific%20subjects%20in%20history.https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2016/05/06/no-robyn-obrien-trace-toxins-food-gmos-not-causing-allergies/https://www.nature.com/articles/nbt0106-2.epdf?referrer_access_token=CLk4PbhMOPT_drWC_8TgLdRgN0jAjWel9jnR3ZoTv0MlU_9QTCA7YxprjqKtposx8k3NGlldxV83eS7pRFTz6Ep48b8LWM7hkwZI_wbrJw8p-awK9Gn1pws-F42KmToXSUk6qdlAxYSCqM1Q7h4RWI03CfEZTMMhTIXPKH6Ma0u7pwUaTOGGpUVrNX5o9Ut6aOsHkONohU7qfPggK75diucaGRXPJdNQeP5TFY-c5X6_qmnb4CkJHWiF9AwuBq7V_Dpdf9--NDeQtQhBFXp3OFNpAKDVMK3x9rCJnZiOxvE%3D&tracking_referrer=www.slate.com

    Bonus: The Mandela Effect ft. Jake Rocktansky of QAA

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 35:08


    Bonus episode! Jake Rockatansy of QAnon Anonymous joins us again for a little extra exploration of The Mandela Effect, which we explored last episode. Enjoy!Want more awesome shows? Check out the “Educated Mess Network.” Head on over to educatedmessnetwork.com for more awesome shows like The Side Characters and our true crime show, Everything but Murder!Join our discord for endless shenanigans and discussions!Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon!You can check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and beyond! RSS Feed: http://www.rumorfliespodcast.com/episodes/?format=rssSourcesHistory of the concept of “Mandela Effect”https://www.mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk/people/matt.davis/cmabridge/https://now.tufts.edu/articles/meaningful-assumptionshttps://www.scientificamerican.com/article/i-developed-what-appears-to-be-a-ph/Berenstain bearshttps://heavy.com/news/2016/08/berenstein-bears-proof-reddit-prove-mandela-effect-vhs-photo-berenstain-evidence-pictures/https://www.metabunk.org/threads/berenstain-vhs-says-berenstein.7822/Shazaam starring Sinbadhttps://mandelaeffect.fandom.com/wiki/Sinbad%27s_Shazaam https://www.newstatesman.com/science-tech/2016/12/movie-doesn-t-exist-and-redditors-who-think-it-does https://ew.com/movies/2016/12/23/sinbad-genie-movie-shazaam/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tD0rchvuoMU&t=3sMonopoly Monoclehttps://www.monopolyland.com/monopoly-man-monocle/https://www.facebook.com/monopoly/posts/im-not-above-accessorizing-with-my-mighty-monocle/10153545232881517/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5rmaNlpxVkhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112281/fullcredits?ref_=tt_cl_smRisky Businesshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2UVsyVLLcECurious George Tailhttps://www.reference.com/world-view/curious-george-tail-6f3180fea18b68echttps://www.forbes.com/sites/kristinakillgrove/2016/09/30/curious-george-turns-75-but-is-he-a-monkey-or-an-ape/?sh=4078334e17d3

    1009 - The Mandela Effect: We did it, Reddit!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 69:21


    What happened to Shazaam? Berenstain or Berenstein? Does Rich Uncle Pennybags sport a monocle? Come explore the power - and faults - of collective memory with Rumor Flies!Want more awesome shows? Check out the “Educated Mess Network.” Head on over to educatedmessnetwork.com for more awesome shows like The Side Characters and our true crime show, Everything but Murder!Join our discord for endless shenanigans and discussions!Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon!You can check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and beyond! RSS Feed: http://www.rumorfliespodcast.com/episodes/?format=rssSourcesHistory of the concept of “Mandela Effect”https://www.mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk/people/matt.davis/cmabridge/https://now.tufts.edu/articles/meaningful-assumptionshttps://www.scientificamerican.com/article/i-developed-what-appears-to-be-a-ph/Berenstain bearshttps://heavy.com/news/2016/08/berenstein-bears-proof-reddit-prove-mandela-effect-vhs-photo-berenstain-evidence-pictures/https://www.metabunk.org/threads/berenstain-vhs-says-berenstein.7822/Shazaam starring Sinbadhttps://mandelaeffect.fandom.com/wiki/Sinbad%27s_Shazaam https://www.newstatesman.com/science-tech/2016/12/movie-doesn-t-exist-and-redditors-who-think-it-does https://ew.com/movies/2016/12/23/sinbad-genie-movie-shazaam/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tD0rchvuoMU&t=3sMonopoly Monoclehttps://www.monopolyland.com/monopoly-man-monocle/https://www.facebook.com/monopoly/posts/im-not-above-accessorizing-with-my-mighty-monocle/10153545232881517/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5rmaNlpxVkhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112281/fullcredits?ref_=tt_cl_smRisky Businesshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2UVsyVLLcECurious George Tailhttps://www.reference.com/world-view/curious-george-tail-6f3180fea18b68echttps://www.forbes.com/sites/kristinakillgrove/2016/09/30/curious-george-turns-75-but-is-he-a-monkey-or-an-ape/?sh=4078334e17d3

    1008 - Detox: Don't Flush

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 56:28


    Should you do that juice cleanse? Are there supplements that can help your liver and colon along? What exactly ARE toxins? Find out these answers and more on this tasty after-dinner digestif of Rumor Flies!*We are not doctors. Please consult a medical professional for all matters pertaining to your health. Want more awesome shows? Check out the “Educated Mess Network.” Head on over to educatedmessnetwork.com for more awesome shows like The Side Characters and our true crime show, Everything but Murder!Join our discord for endless shenanigans and discussions!Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon!You can check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and beyond! RSS Feed: http://www.rumorfliespodcast.com/episodes/?format=rssSources: Liver Detoxeshttps://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/detoxing-your-liver-fact-versus-fictionhttps://www.insider.com/detox-diet-liver-detoxification-cleanse-doesnt-work-2019-1https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/alcoholinduced-liver-diseaseJuice AKA “Master” Cleanseshttps://www.businessinsider.com/why-detox-diets-juice-cleanses-dont-work-2015-1https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna18595886https://www.webmd.com/diet/a-z/lemonade-master-cleanse-diethttps://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/the-dubious-practice-of-detoxhttps://www.eonline.com/news/828118/beyonce-s-lemonade-diet-the-dark-side-of-the-master-cleansehttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghrelinhttps://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/83/2/211/4649849Colon Cleanseshttps://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/consumer-health/expert-answers/colon-cleansing/faq-20058435https://health.clevelandclinic.org/colon-cleansing-is-it-safe/amp/https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/hydrotherapy-of-the-colon#supposed-benefits

    1007 - Weather Myths: Hurricane Formation and Prep

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 70:12


    What is the “eye” of the storm? Does a hurricane have a more dangerous side? Does running tape along your windows secure them against these powerful forces of nature? Find out these answers and more on this gusty episode of Rumor Flies!*We are not meteorologists though Josh would probably be good oneWe have just launched the “Educated Mess Network.” Head on over to educatedmessnetwork.com for more awesome shows like The Side Characters and our new true crime show, Everything but Murder!Join our discord for endless shenanigans and discussions!Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon!You can check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and beyond! RSS Feed: http://www.rumorfliespodcast.com/episodes/?format=rssSources: https://science.howstuffworks.com/nature/climate-weather/storms/10-pieces-of-disaster-safety-advice-you-should-ignore.htmhttps://www.fox13news.com/weather/shattering-a-myth-dont-tape-your-windows-before-a-hurricanehttps://www.youtube.com/user/HurricaneTapehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QI2ajfzSR3ohttps://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd-faq/https://www.sunherald.com/news/weather-news/article245177605.htmlhttps://www.unidata.ucar.edu/data/NGCS/lobjects/chp/structure/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pre-1600_Atlantic_hurricane_seasons#cite_note-Urquhart2009-5https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Paleoecological-record-of-hurricane-disturbance-and-Urquhart/3d1537096b362003c8c8edc910bbc3f4cc8db899#paper-headerhttps://www.fema.gov/press-release/20210318/hurricane-preparedness-apartment-dwellershttps://www.nhc.noaa.gov/prepare/hazards.phphttps://www.theweatherprediction.com/habyhints3/749/#:~:text=Going%20up%20in%20altitude%2C%20the,cold%20air%20increases%20with%20height.&text=The%20influence%20of%20this%20friction,is%20due%20to%20air%20density

    1006 - Massive Widespread Panic Attack

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 61:44


    Did the Pokémon cartoon trigger widespread epileptic seizures? Did coca-cola poison dozens of children in Belgium? Why did over a dozen teenagers spontaneously experience tourettes-like symptoms in New York? Join us as we explore incidents of “mass sociogenic illness” on another special episode of Rumor Flies!*We are not doctors/licensed medical professionalsWe have just launched the “Educated Mess Network.” Head on over to educatedmessnetwork.com for more awesome shows like The Side Characters and our new true crime show, Everything but Murder!Join our discord for endless shenanigans and discussions!Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon!You can check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and beyond! RSS Feed: http://www.rumorfliespodcast.com/episodes/?format=rssSources: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/1999/jul/06/healthandwellbeing.healthhttps://academic.oup.com/aje/article/155/2/140/108003https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0278691502001357https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12176091/https://www.onthisday.com/events/date/1997/decemberhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon:_Indigo_Leaguehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denn%C5%8D_Senshi_Porygonhttps://www.vice.com/en/article/59mnax/did-pokemon-actually-give-kids-seizures-in-the-90shttp://www.cnn.com/WORLD/9712/17/video.seizures.update/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon_episodes_removed_from_rotationhttps://web.archive.org/web/20051107010228/http://angkor.com/cityrain/pokemon.shtmlhttps://www.npr.org/2012/03/10/148372536/the-curious-case-of-teen-tics-in-le-roy-n-yhttps://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/11/magazine/teenage-girls-twitching-le-roy.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mass_hysteria_caseshttps://theweek.com/articles/477146/conversion-disorder-epidemic-spread-by-sighthttps://slate.com/human-interest/2012/01/mass-hysteria-in-upstate-new-york-why-lori-brownell-and-13-other-teenage-girls-are-showing-tourettes-like-symptoms.htmlhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3536509/

    1005 - Sex Myths: Nofap is Dumb

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 48:30


    Does “nofap” give you an advantage during athletics competitions? Can you contract a UTI if you don't relieve yourself after intercourse? Is pregnancy possible during menstruation? Join us as we attempt to navigate the complicated world of sex and health* on this week's Rumor Flies!*We are not doctors/licensed medical professionalsWe have just launched the “Educated Mess Network.” Head on over to educatedmessnetwork.com for more awesome shows like The Side Characters and our new true crime show, Everything but Murder!Join our discord for endless shenanigans and discussions!Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon!You can check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and beyond! RSS Feed: http://www.rumorfliespodcast.com/episodes/?format=rss

    1004 - "Sovereign Citizens" ft. Allie Mezei

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 97:28


    Allie Mezei joins us as we discuss the “Sovereign Citizens Movement,” considered one of the most dangerous movements by the FBI and other law enforcement agencies in the US. Join us as we explore their ideas surrounding different tiers of “citizenship,” their claims that all federal power in the US is illegitimate, their unsavory origins, and more, on this week's Rumor Flies!Follow Allie on twitter!We have just launched the “Educated Mess Network.” Head on over to educatedmessnetwork.com for more awesome shows like The Side Characters and our new true crime show, Everything but Murder!Join our discord for endless shenanigans and discussions!Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon!You can check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and beyond! RSS Feed: http://www.rumorfliespodcast.com/episodes/?format=rss

    Bonus Episode: "Math Screw-Ups"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 67:38


    Hello! We have to hold off on our regularly scheduled programming this week, but wanted to share one of our full-length monthly patreon bonus episodes anyway! This is a taste of what we post up every month - and with the new policy of “everyone gets everything,” this means no matter what you contribute to the show, you'll get these monthly episodes too (as well as our bi-monthly lagniappe supplements to the main show)! Thanks as always for listening and stay tuned for our regular episode coming soon. We have just launched the “Educated Mess Network.” Head on over to educatedmessnetwork.com for more awesome shows like The Side Characters and our new true crime show, Everything but Murder!Join our discord for endless shenanigans and discussions!Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon!You can check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and beyond! RSS Feed: http://www.rumorfliespodcast.com/episodes/?format=rss

    1003 - Malicious Pranks: "Microwaves and Spoon Grenades"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 67:38


    Do not try this at home,”folks! Can you charge a smartphone in the microwave? Can you make homemade “art crystals” with ammonia and bleach? Can you get a little extra mileage out of your car with a little water? Come explore some of the internet's worst “advice” on this week's episode of Rumor Flies!We have just launched the “Educated Mess Network.” Head on over to educatedmessnetwork.com for more awesome shows like The Side Characters and our new true crime show, Everything but Murder!Join our discord for endless shenanigans and discussions!Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon!You can check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and beyond! RSS Feed: http://www.rumorfliespodcast.com/episodes/?format=rss

    1002 - Common Thought Retractions: "Toilet on the Barbie"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 64:12


    Do Australian toilets flush differently? Can you use the “North Star” to find your way home? Did Sir Isaac Newton get his revelation from an apple? Find out on these answers and more on this toilet-bowl episode of Rumor Flies!We have just launched the “Educated Mess Network.” Head on over to educatedmessnetwork.com for more awesome shows like The Side Characters and our new true crime show, Everything but Murder!Join our discord for endless shenanigans and discussions!Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon!You can check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and beyond! RSS Feed: http://www.rumorfliespodcast.com/episodes/?format=rss

    Presenting: "Everything but Murder"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 86:26


    We have just launched a brand new podcast! As a little in-between-weeks episode, here is the inaugural episode of Everything but Murder! Join us as we talk about “The Great Train Robbery,” the bizarre 1963 heist targeting the Royal Mail in the UK.Love what you hear? Head on over to the Educated Mess Network for other awesome podcasts! Got a show suggestion? Thoughts/questions? Email us as educatedmessnetwork@gmail.com! You can listen to Everything but Murder on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, virtually anywhere podcasts are found!

    1001 - Real Life Super Powers: "Attractive People"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 84:28


    Season 10 is here! Join us as we explore “real life super heroes”! Can your mom lift a flipped car to save you? Has anyone survived falling from a plane without a parachute? Are there magnetic people? Find out on this gamma ray saturated episode of Rumor Flies!We are now doing more stuff on Twitch! Join us as we chat about topics from the show, have debates, and more! Join our discord for endless shenanigans and discussions!Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon! Bonus episodes and more await. We also have MERCH! Check out our stuff on threadless, and feel free to send us suggestions for new products as well as changes to current stuff!Check us out at www.rumorfliespodcast.com, on facebook, @rumorflies on twitter and instagram. We are a part of the “Educated Mess Network.” Head on over to educatedmessnetwork.com for more awesome shows like The Side Characters and our new true crime show, Everything but Murder!You can check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and beyond! RSS Feed: http://www.rumorfliespodcast.com/episodes/?format=rss

    Special Announcement: "Understanding the Covid-19 Vaccine" Video

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 0:46


    Check out the video here!We are now doing more stuff on Twitch! Join us as we chat about topics from the show, have debates, and more! Check out our brand new website dedicated to better understanding what the Covid-19 vaccines are, how they work, and their efficacy.We have merch! Check out our stuff on threadless, and feel free to send us suggestions for new products as well as changes to current stuff!Join our discord for endless shenanigans and discussions!Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon! Bonus episodes and more await…Check us out at www.rumorfliespodcast.com, on facebook, @rumorflies on twitter and instagram. Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes - it makes the world go 'round and will reap you sweet, sweet karma.You can check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and beyond! RSS Feed: http://www.rumorfliespodcast.com/episodes/?format=rss

    910 - The Phantom Patriot ft. Tea Krulos

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 127:30


    We explore the strange, wild, and tragic story of Richard McCaslin, a passionate - and troubled - conspiracy theorist. Tea Krulos joins us as we discuss McCaslin’s time as a “Real Life Super Hero,” his attempted raid on “Bohemian Grove,” the conspiracies that fueled him, and their relation to modern day conspiracies such as QAnon and the subsequent attack on the US capitol on January 6th of 2021. Tea’s new book, American Madness, was a huge part of this episode. We highly recommend you check it out (along with many of his other books and articles), here!You can find McCaslin’s videos hereWe are now doing more stuff on Twitch! Join us as we chat about topics from the show, have debates, and more! Check out our brand new website dedicated to better understanding what the Covid-19 vaccines are, how they work, and their efficacy.We have merch! Check out our stuff on threadless, and feel free to send us suggestions for new products as well as changes to current stuff!Join our discord for endless shenanigans and discussions!Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon! Bonus episodes and more await…Check us out at www.rumorfliespodcast.com, on facebook, @rumorflies on twitter and instagram. Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes - it makes the world go 'round and will reap you sweet, sweet karma.You can check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and beyond! RSS Feed: http://www.rumorfliespodcast.com/episodes/?format=rssTea’s new book, American Madness, was a huge part of this episode. We highly recommend you check it out (along with many of his other books and articles), here!You can find McCaslin’s videos hereWe are now doing more stuff on Twitch! Join us as we chat about topics from the show, have debates, and more! Check out our brand new website dedicated to better understanding what the Covid-19 vaccines are, how they work, and their efficacy.We have merch! Check out our stuff on threadless, and feel free to send us suggestions for new products as well as changes to current stuff!Join our discord for endless shenanigans and discussions!Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon! Bonus episodes and more await…Check us out at www.rumorfliespodcast.com, on facebook, @rumorflies on twitter and instagram. Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes - it makes the world go 'round and will reap you sweet, sweet karma.You can check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and beyond! RSS Feed: http://www.rumorfliespodcast.com/episodes/?format=rss

    Bonus: Josh's Dinner with Baguette

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 74:00


    Josh and Greg field some questions from the Rumor Flies Discord, as well as offer a little peak behind the curtain with what goes into the podcast. The season finale comes next week, so until then, enjoy this introspective episode of Rumor Flies!We are now doing more stuff on Twitch! Join us as we chat about topics from the show, have debates, and more!Check out our brand new website dedicated to better understanding what the Covid-19 vaccines are, how they work, and their efficacy.We have merch! Check out our stuff on threadless, and feel free to send us suggestions for new products as well as changes to current stuff!Join our discord for endless shenanigans and discussions!Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon! Bonus episodes and more await…Check us out at www.rumorfliespodcast.com, on facebook, @rumorflies on twitter and instagram. Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes - it makes the world go 'round and will reap you sweet, sweet karma.You can check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and beyond!RSS Feed: http://www.rumorfliespodcast.com/episodes/?format=rss

    909 - Emergency Response Myths: No Choking in Space

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 56:44


    Can you shoot a gas tank to cause an explosion? Is snapping necks as easy as it looks? When in a heroic bomb disarming situation, do you cut the red or the blue wire? We explored these common (and often dangerous!) depictions and more - as well as probably wound up on an FBI watch list - on another special episode of Rumor Flies!We are now doing more stuff on Twitch! Join us as we chat about topics from the show, have debates, and more! Check out our brand new website dedicated to better understanding what the Covid-19 vaccines are, how they work, and their efficacy.We have merch! Check out our stuff on threadless, and feel free to send us suggestions for new products as well as changes to current stuff!Join our discord for endless shenanigans and discussions!Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon! Bonus episodes and more await…Check us out at www.rumorfliespodcast.com, on facebook, @rumorflies on twitter and instagram. Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes - it makes the world go 'round and will reap you sweet, sweet karma.You can check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and beyond! RSS Feed: http://www.rumorfliespodcast.com/episodes/?format=rss

    908 - Movies: "As Seen in Movies"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 71:11


    Can you shoot a gas tank to cause an explosion? Is snapping necks as easy as it looks? When in a heroic bomb disarming situation, do you cut the red or the blue wire? We explored these common (and often dangerous!) depictions and more - as well as probably wound up on an FBI watch list - on another special episode of Rumor Flies!We are now doing more stuff on Twitch! Join us as we chat about topics from the show, have debates, and more! Check out our brand new website dedicated to better understanding what the Covid-19 vaccines are, how they work, and their efficacy.We have merch! Check out our stuff on threadless, and feel free to send us suggestions for new products as well as changes to current stuff!Join our discord for endless shenanigans and discussions!Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon! Bonus episodes and more await…Check us out at www.rumorfliespodcast.com, on facebook, @rumorflies on twitter and instagram. Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes - it makes the world go 'round and will reap you sweet, sweet karma.You can check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and beyond! RSS Feed: http://www.rumorfliespodcast.com/episodes/?format=rss

    907 - Religion: Heresy Kisses

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 78:13


    This episode we are discussing myths and misconceptions about everyone’s favorite topic: religion! Do tattoos mean you can’t be buried in a Jewish cemetery? Does the Quran promise 72 virgins to martyrs? Was Mary Magdalene a “lady of the night”? Find out on this week’s faithful episode of Rumor Flies!We are now doing more stuff on Twitch! Join us as we chat about topics from the show, have debates, and more! “Producer Greg” has launched a new show! Check out Criollo today! Check out our brand new website dedicated to better understanding what the Covid-19 vaccines are, how they work, and their efficacy.We have merch! Check out our stuff on threadless, and feel free to send us suggestions for new products as well as changes to current stuff!Join our discord for endless shenanigans and discussions!Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon! Bonus episodes and more await…Check us out at www.rumorfliespodcast.com, on facebook, @rumorflies on twitter and instagram. Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes - it makes the world go 'round and will reap you sweet, sweet karma.You can check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and beyond! RSS Feed: http://www.rumorfliespodcast.com/episodes/?format=rss

    906 - The Vaccine

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 58:38


    As of November 20th 2020, Pfizer has officially applied for EUA (Emergency Use Authorization) from the FDA, with Moderna most likely not far behind, meaning vaccine distribution is (hopefully) right around the corner. To help combat misinformation, as well as provide a handy resource for your own discussions, we have created a brand new website dedicated to better understanding what the Covid-19 vaccines are, how they work, and their efficacy (https://covidvaxinfo.com). Ryan also details his experience after going through the Pfizer vaccine trial! So sit back, relax, and come get vaccinated with Rumor Flies!We are now doing more stuff on Twitch! Join us as we chat about topics from the show, have debates, and more! We have merch! Check out our stuff on threadless! Please send us suggestions for new products and changes to current stuff!Join our discord for endless shenanigans and discussions!Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon! Bonus episodes and more await…Check us out at www.rumorfliespodcast.com, on facebook, @rumorflies on twitter and instagram. Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes - it makes the world go 'round and will reap you sweet, sweet karma.You can check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and beyond! RSS Feed: http://www.rumorfliespodcast.com/episodes/?format=rssSources:https://covidvaxinfo.com/ (our site!)https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2020/11/19/covid-19-vaccines-who-gets-coronavirus-immunization-first/3778098001/https://investors.modernatx.com/news-releases/news-release-details/modernas-covid-19-vaccine-candidate-meets-its-primary-efficacyhttps://www.pfizer.com/news/press-release/press-release-detail/pfizer-and-biontech-propose-expansion-pivotal-covid-19

    905 - Animals: Never Cheddar

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 72:37


    The boys chill a bit with some animal facts. Well, mostly chill. Are lobsters immortal? Are sharks immune to cancer? Do dogs sweat? Find out on this week's episode of Rumor Flies!We are now doing more stuff on Twitch! Join us as we chat about topics from the show, have debates, and more! We have merch! Check out our stuff on threadless! Please send us suggestions for new products and changes to current stuff!Show notes, as always, can be found here.Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon! Bonus episodes and more await…Check us out at www.rumorfliespodcast.com, on facebook, @rumorflies on twitter and instagram. Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes - it makes the world go 'round and will reap you sweet, sweet karma.You can check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and beyond! RSS Feed: http://www.rumorfliespodcast.com/episodes/?format=rssWe are now doing more stuff on Twitch! Join us as we chat about topics from the show, have debates, and more!We have merch! Check out our stuff on threadless! Please send us suggestions for new products and changes to current stuff!Show notes, as always, can be found here.Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon! Bonus episodes and more await…Check us out at www.rumorfliespodcast.com, on facebook, @rumorflies on twitter and instagram. Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes - it makes the world go 'round and will reap you sweet, sweet karma.You can check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and beyond!RSS Feed: http://www.rumorfliespodcast.com/episodes/?format=rss

    Extra Life 2020!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 1:13


    You can donate and watch our Extra Life stream here! Thank you all so much!

    904 - Food: Lobbying for Butter

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 56:39


    Can you burn calories by eating celery? Is milk a bad choice when you have a cold? Can shellfish only be consume in months ending in “R”? You butter believe we are hitting these topics and more on this animalistic episode of Rumor Flies!We are now doing more stuff on Twitch! Join us as we chat about topics from the show, have debates, and more!We have merch! Check out our stuff on threadless! Please send us suggestions for new products and changes to current stuff!Show notes, as always, can be found here.Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon! Bonus episodes and more await…Check us out at www.rumorfliespodcast.com, on facebook, @rumorflies on twitter and instagram. Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes - it makes the world go 'round and will reap you sweet, sweet karma.You can check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and beyond!RSS Feed: http://www.rumorfliespodcast.com/episodes/?format=rss

    903 - The Future of Fact Checking ft. Lyric Jain

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 56:55


    This episode we are joined by the Founder and CEO of “Logically,” Lyric Jain! We don our interviewer hats to talk about the fascinating (and important) work Lyric and his team are doing, with the help of A.I., to combat fake news and its spread. We also talk about Logically’s successful efforts to reveal the man behind Qmap, a formerly pivotal site for spreading the Qanon conspiracies, and the subsequent fallout. All of this and more on this week’s Rumor Flies!Learn more about Logically at their website!We have merch! Check out our stuff on threadless! Please send us suggestions for new products and changes to current stuff!Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon! Bonus episodes and shenanigans await…Check us out at www.rumorfliespodcast.com, on facebook, @rumorflies on twitter and instagram. Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes - it makes the world go 'round and will reap you sweet, sweet karma.You can check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and beyond!RSS Feed: http://www.rumorfliespodcast.com/episodes/?format=rss

    902 - Snake Oil: Yeet GOOP ft. Moxie of "Your Brain on Facts"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 87:03


    Did your Skechers help you “shape up”? Do you need alkaline water? Does Gwyneth Paltrow belong on Netflix with her expensive array of products to enhance your life? Moxie LaBouche of the Your Brain on Facts podcast joins us for this MIRACLE CURE episode of Rumor Flies!Moxie is awesome so give her podcast a listen and give her a follow on the twitters!We are now doing more stuff on Twitch! Join us as we chat about topics from the show and beyond, have debates, and more!We have merch! Check out our stuff on threadless! Please send us suggestions for new products and changes to current stuff!Show notes, as always, can be found here.Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon! Bonus episodes and shenanigans await…Check us out at www.rumorfliespodcast.com, on facebook, @rumorflies on twitter and instagram. Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes - it makes the world go 'round and will reap you sweet, sweet karma.You can check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, and beyond!RSS Feed: http://www.rumorfliespodcast.com/episodes/?format=rss

    Bonus: Defunct Parks ft. Jake Rockatansky of QAA

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 71:45


    Jake Rockatansky of QAnon Anonymous podcast joins us for one of our group’s favorite subjects: defunct parks! We talk about now-cancelled rides, experiences, and parks, such as an absolutely wild interactive Alien experience in the U.K. and the charming “Skyway” to Disney’s Tomorrowland. All of this and more on this special bonus episode of Rumor Flies!Give Jake a follow on Twitter and consider subscribing to the absolutely brilliant QAnon Anonymous podcast!We have merch! Check out our stuff on threadless! Please send us suggestions for new products and changes to current stuff!Like dope music? Check out Serisu on spotify!Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon! Bonus episodes and shenanigans await…Check us out at www.rumorfliespodcast.com, on facebook, @rumorflies on twitter and instagram. Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes - it makes the world go 'round and will reap you sweet, sweet karma.Did you know we are now on Spotify!? You can also check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, and beyond! We’ve also recently been updating our youtube again - so head on over for another platform and consider subscribing!RSS Feed: http://www.rumorfliespodcast.com/episodes/?format=rss

    901 - Disney's America

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 74:54


    Welcome to season 9! Josh takes the reins as we explore “Disney’s America,” a complicated and never fully-realized romp through the history of the United States. From battlefield experiences to escaping on the underground railroad, this park was not only ambitious, but incredibly complicated in its mission. Join us for “what could have been” on Rumor Flies!Huge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/We have merch! Check out our stuff on threadless! Please send us suggestions for new products and changes to current stuff!Show notes, as always, can be found here.Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon! Bonus episodes and shenanigans await…Check us out at www.rumorfliespodcast.com, on facebook, @rumorflies on twitter and instagram. Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes - it makes the world go 'round and will reap you sweet, sweet karma.You can check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, and beyond!RSS Feed: http://www.rumorfliespodcast.com/episodes/?format=rss

    Bonus: The North Korea International Friendship Exhibition

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 26:21


    North Korean International Friendship Exhibition. This was one of our Patreon lagniappe episodes last season, so we wanted to give you a taste of what to expect from that as well as give you some fun content before we launch season 9, which don’t worry, we will be announcing formally VERY soon.Take care, stay safe, and thanks so much for listening to Rumor Flies!We have merch! Check out our stuff on threadless! Please send us suggestions for new products and changes to current stuff!Check out Greg’s new show, We’ll be Right Back: The Future of Hospitality!Like dope music? Check out Serisu on spotify!Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon! Bonus episodes and shenanigans await…Check us out at www.rumorfliespodcast.com, on facebook, @rumorflies on twitter and instagram. Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes - it makes the world go 'round and will reap you sweet, sweet karma.Did you know we are now on Spotify!? You can also check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, and beyond! We’ve also recently been updating our youtube again - so head on over for another platform and consider subscribing!RSS Feed: http://www.rumorfliespodcast.com/episodes/?format=rss

    Bonus: America's Frontline Grifters

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2020 72:06


    Join us as we discuss the recent and very controversial “America’s Frontline Doctors” meeting, where Dr. Immanuel made her major public debut. We also explain the efficacy of wearing a mask during the Covid-19 pandemic. Spoiler alert: They help and you should be wearing them, so fire up your preferred podcast platform and join us for another socially distant episode of Rumor Flies!We have merch! Check out our stuff on threadless! Please send us suggestions for new products and changes to current stuff!Check out Greg’s new show, We’ll be Right Back: The Future of Hospitality!Like dope music? Check out Serisu on spotify!Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon! Bonus episodes and shenanigans await…Check us out at www.rumorfliespodcast.com, on facebook, @rumorflies on twitter and instagram. Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes - it makes the world go 'round and will reap you sweet, sweet karma.Did you know we are now on Spotify!? You can also check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, and beyond! We’ve also recently been updating our youtube again - so head on over for another platform and consider subscribing!RSS Feed: http://www.rumorfliespodcast.com/episodes/?format=rss

    Bonus: "Awful Good Movies" ft. Jake Rockatansky of QAA

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 71:45


    “Awful Good Movies” is back! First off, a big shoutout to Jeremy for this amazing concept that he has generously let us borrow for the show.This special bonus episode we are joined by Jake Rockatansky of the QAnon Anonmymous podcast! We give a critical review of the beloved film, "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, followed by a praise-fueled discussion of Mac and Me. Join us for this tasteless bonus episode of Rumor Flies!This episode is brought to you by Podcorn! Podcorn is an awesome advertising platform for podcasters. The whole process was incredibly transparent and we are VERY happy with their system thus far. Have a show? Considering launching one? Check out Podcorn today!We have merch! Check out our stuff on threadless! Please send us suggestions for new products and changes to current stuff!Check out Greg’s new show, We’ll be Right Back: The Future of Hospitality!Like dope music? Check out Serisu on spotify!Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon! Bonus episodes and shenanigans await…Check us out at www.rumorfliespodcast.com, on facebook, @rumorflies on twitter and instagram. Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes - it makes the world go 'round and will reap you sweet, sweet karma.Did you know we are now on Spotify!? You can also check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, and beyond! We’ve also recently been updating our youtube again - so head on over for another platform and consider subscribing!RSS Feed: http://www.rumorfliespodcast.com/episodes/?format=rss

    810 - Anti-Vax pt. 2: Full Wakefield

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 139:18


    The season 8 (WHAT!?) finale is here. We dive into the “science” of anti-vax claims, the myriad of problems with the now-infamous “Wakefield Study,” the stats behind vaccines and their risks, and more. I’ve got nothing clever to wrap it up so Rumor Flies!We have merch! Check out our stuff on threadless! Please send us suggestions for new products and changes to current stuff!Show notes, as always, can be found here.Check out Greg’s new show, We’ll be Right Back: The Future of Hospitality!Like dope music? Check out Serisu on spotify!Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon! Bonus episodes and shenanigans await…Check us out at www.rumorfliespodcast.com, on facebook, @rumorflies on twitter and instagram. Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes - it makes the world go 'round and will reap you sweet, sweet karma.Did you know we are now on Spotify!? You can also check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, and beyond! We’ve also recently been updating our youtube again - so head on over for another platform and consider subscribing!RSS Feed: http://www.rumorfliespodcast.com/episodes/?format=rss

    809 - Anti-Vax pt. 1: Faces of a Movement

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 133:43


    At last, after months of work we are proud to present part 1 of our “Anti-Vax” series. In this episode, we cover the history of the anti-vaccine (and similar) movement and their claim, among others, that vaccines cause autism. We read books, combed through articles, and browsed a myriad of forums and social media pages, in order to better understand the context of this deadly, growing movement. So without further ado, come join us for a very special two-part series of Rumor Flies!We have merch! Check out our stuff on threadless! Please send us suggestions for new products and changes to current stuff!Show notes, as always, can be found here.Like dope music? Check out Serisu on spotify!Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon! Bonus episodes and shenanigans await…Check us out at www.rumorfliespodcast.com, on facebook, @rumorflies on twitter and instagram, and subscribe to us on youtube for episodes and supplemental content! Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes - it makes the world go 'round and will reap you sweet, sweet karma.Did you know we are now on Spotify!? You can also check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, and beyond!RSS Feed: http://www.rumorfliespodcast.com/episodes/?format=rss

    Bonus Episode: Famous People, Not so Famous Inventions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 39:24


    Hello everyone and welcome to a special BONUS EPISODE! We wanted to take a little extra time (and our schedules, like everyone’s, are a little bit wonky these days) to really make our final two episodes the best they can be. It’s going to be a huge two-parter and they’re by far the most ambitious episodes we’ve planned to date. Thanks so much for your patience, and please enjoy this special bonus episode of Rumor Flies!We have merch! Check out our stuff on threadless! Please send us suggestions for new products and changes to current stuff!Show notes, as always, can be found here.Like dope music? Check out Serisu on spotify!Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon! Bonus episodes and shenanigans await…Check us out at www.rumorfliespodcast.com, on facebook, @rumorflies on twitter and instagram, and subscribe to us on youtube for episodes and supplemental content! Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes - it makes the world go 'round and will reap you sweet, sweet karma.Did you know we are now on Spotify!? You can also check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, and beyond!RSS Feed: http://www.rumorfliespodcast.com/episodes/?format=rss

    808 - Stats: Winner Winner?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 95:50


    Are you more likely to get struck by lightening than win the lottery? Does blackjack have the best odds? Are video poker machines rigged? Find out these answers and more on this week’s episode of Rumor Flies!We have merch! Check out our stuff on threadless! Please send us suggestions for new products and changes to current stuff!Show notes, as always, can be found here.Like dope music? Check out Serisu on spotify!Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon! Bonus episodes and shenanigans await…Check us out at www.rumorfliespodcast.com, on facebook, @rumorflies on twitter and instagram, and subscribe to us on youtube for episodes and supplemental content! Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes - it makes the world go 'round and will reap you sweet, sweet karma.Did you know we are now on Spotify!? You can also check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, and beyond!RSS Feed: http://www.rumorfliespodcast.com/episodes/?format=rss

    807 - Body: Shootin' at Gluten

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 81:54


    Is it impossible to sneeze with your eyes open? Do white spots on nails indicate a calcium deficiency? What’s behind the alleged rise of “gluten intolerance”? Find out these answers and more on this week’s episode of Rumor Flies!Show notes, as always, can be found here.Like dope music? Check out Serisu on spotify!Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon! Bonus episodes and shenanigans await…Check us out at www.rumorfliespodcast.com, on facebook, @rumorflies on twitter and instagram, and subscribe to us on youtube for episodes and supplemental content! Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes - it makes the world go 'round and will reap you sweet, sweet karma.Did you know we are now on Spotify!? You can also check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, and beyond!RSS Feed: http://www.rumorfliespodcast.com/episodes/?format=rss

    806 - Alcohol: Drunk on Power

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 76:23


    A return to our usual goofy form! This episode we dive into some historical alcohol myths. Was the sazerac (a New Orleans staple) the first cocktail? Did Andrew Jackson throw a rager at the White House? Did the US government deliberately poison lawbreakers during prohibition? Find out on this very sober episode of Rumor Flies!Show notes, as always, can be found here.Like dope music? Check out Serisu on spotify!Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon! Bonus episodes and shenanigans await…Check us out at www.rumorfliespodcast.com, on facebook, @rumorflies on twitter and instagram, and subscribe to us on youtube for episodes and supplemental content! Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes - it makes the world go 'round and will reap you sweet, sweet karma.Did you know we are now on Spotify!? You can also check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, and beyond!RSS Feed: http://www.rumorfliespodcast.com/episodes/?format=rss

    805 - "Paytriots" ft. QAnon Anonymous

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 109:20


    Julian from QAnon Anonymous works with us to parse the political and social backdrop of Q and QAnon as we explore the various “products" peddled by grifters in the "Q movement." Come get pilled with Rumor Flies!Give QAnon Anonymous a listen and a follow!Show notes, as always, can be found here.Enjoyed that intro? Check out Serisu on spotify!Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon! Bonus episodes and shenanigans await…Check us out at www.rumorfliespodcast.com, on facebook, @rumorflies on twitter and instagram, and subscribe to us on youtube for episodes and supplemental content! Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes - it makes the world go 'round and will reap you sweet, sweet karma.Did you know we are now on Spotify!?RSS Feed: http://www.rumorfliespodcast.com/episodes/?format=rss

    804 - Alpha Brain: Is Rogan Onnit?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 97:23


    Come on down for another big ol’ helping of Rumor Flies! Joe Rogan regularly advertises “Onnit,” a brand of supplements that he is invested in not only financially, but personally. We decided to research the active ingredients in what could largely be considered their “flagship product,” Alpha Brain. We essentially asked the following questions:A) Are they effective? B) Are they effective at their dose? C) Are any of the supplements dangerous or harmful in larger quantities?Show notes, as always, can be found here.Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon! Bonus episodes and shenanigans await…Check us out at www.rumorfliespodcast.com, on facebook, @rumorflies on twitter and instagram, and subscribe to us on youtube for episodes and supplemental content! Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes - it makes the world go 'round and will reap you sweet, sweet karma.Did you know we are now on Spotify!?RSS Feed: http://www.rumorfliespodcast.com/episodes/?format=rss

    803 - Snapple Fact Check 4: Josh pulls an Audible

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 81:47


    It’s time for another round of “Snapple Fact-Check”! Or is it…? Find out on this sugary, fact-checked episode of Rumor Flies!Show notes, as always, can be found here.Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon! Bonus episodes and shenanigans await…Check us out at www.rumorfliespodcast.com, on facebook, @rumorflies on twitter and instagram, and subscribe to us on youtube for episodes and supplemental content! Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes - it makes the world go 'round and will reap you sweet, sweet karma.Did you know we are now on Spotify!?RSS Feed: http://www.rumorfliespodcast.com/episodes/?format=rss

    802 - Disaster Myths: James Cameron is a Liar

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 94:03


    Did the engineers and musicians of the Titanic go down with the ship? Did a meteor wipe out the dinosaurs? Did Japanese “Kamikaze” pilots get drunk before takeoff? Find out on this apocalyptic episode of Rumor Flies!Show notes, as always, can be found here.Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon! Bonus episodes and shenanigans await…Check us out at www.rumorfliespodcast.com, on facebook, @rumorflies on twitter and instagram, and subscribe to us on youtube for episodes and supplemental content! Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes - it makes the world go 'round and will reap you sweet, sweet karma.Did you know we are now on Spotify!?RSS Feed: http://www.rumorfliespodcast.com/episodes/?format=rss

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