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Trent Lira and Devin Will aka Space Kiddettes
On this week’s episode we’re keeping it pretty simple; we look over this year’s WINNERS for the Grammys, recapping the ceremony and reacting to what we picked versus who actually won. We also dive in to the non-televised categories and give our favorite picks along with upsets, odd trends we noticed, and how the performances […]
Continuing this year’s SK BEST OF… series with our favorite memes and other generally viral content that we could not get enough of. From “serving c*nt” to Planet of the Bass and everything in between, we cover it all. PLUS, the return of our “best apologies” round up and you KNOW what’s gonna be at […]
Only 3 days left of 2023 and only 2 episodes left of our SK BEST OF picks! This week, for our last episode of the year, we gush about our favorite singles and albums released in 2023. What tracks did we have on repeat? What trends did we spot this year? AND what picks were […]
We’re in the home stretch to the end of 2023 and you know what that means; it’s time for SK BEST OF episodes! This week’s BEST OF is TV shows and movies. We’ll talk about our favorites of 2023 and others that we certainly saw, but were less than stellar. Tune in to find out! […]
Ahem, is this thing on? HEY! After a break during the summer, by POPULAR DEMAND (we’re not kidding, y’all were hitting us UP) we’ve returned for our annual Grammy nominations reaction episode! This past week the nominations dropped and like every year, we pick our hopeful winners and compare that to who we ACTUALLY think […]
On this week’s episode of Space Case, we’re headed to jolly ol’ England to reminisce on one of the more odd global crises in our history. What happens when you start feeding (parts of) cows, to cows? At first, cows get sick and you don’t know why, but no need to worry, because it has […]
All girls know how to do is eat hot chip and lie? Let’s unpack that… A “viral” post in the early 2010s gave a first hand account of how eating Hot Cheetos gave a young girl cancer and had the potential to kill. Multiple life-threatening illnesses have been linked to these snacks BUT do any […]
For 125 years, Pepsi has been a staple in the food and beverage space and remained one of America’s most iconic brands. From their presence at the Super Bowl, to celebrity endorsements, to international publicity stunts, they’ve done it all. However, they’ve not always stuck the landing on logo and public identity rebrands. This year, […]
In the 1st installment of our new segment Into the (Sub) Stacks we tackle a music related discussion. You’re SHOCKED we’re sure… As we head further into 2023, the sonic character and defining qualities of the decade are beginning to take shape. As “hyperpop” begins to lose it’s meaning and “bedroom pop” becomes over-exposed, what […]
Calvin & Hobbs in an ICONIC comic strip series. It’s touched generations of young readers with the titular characters wholesome and imaginative adventures mixed with mischief and humor. So what happens when one of the characters gets an unauthorized edgy remix? Listen in to find out! Did you have a Peeing Calvin decal on your […]
You’ve heard the story of Blockbuster MANY times by now, but do you know about Blockbuster Music? What about Game Rush? How about The Blockbuster Entertainment Awards? OR did you ever pay a visit to Blockbuster’s Block Party?! None of these ring a bell? Then strap in for a wild ride as we take you […]
On this week’s episode, we crack the case on a Lent / spring time fast food STAPLE. The and only, Filet – O – Fish! From it’s humble beginnings in Cincinnati, to it’s variations across the globe, FOF has had quite the journey. Yet, it has fundamentally remained unchanged. Tune in to get the 411 […]
This week’s episode will have you saying “as if!” Meaning “as if” this actually happened? In 1995 the iconic teen comedy CLUELESS name dropped a coastal California town in search of a “soul makeover” for one Cher Horowitz. For decades of teens, this “disaster” became the call to action for the unlikely character arc of […]
On this week’s episode we’re keeping it pretty simple; we look over this year’s WINNERS for the Grammys, recapping the ceremony and reacting to what we picked versus who actually won. We also dive in to the non-televised categories and give our favorite picks along with upsets, odd trends we noticed, and how the performances […]
On this week’s episode of Space Case, we head Down Under for a cold case that’s not as cold as it used to be. In the late 1940s a man was found dead on the beach in Somerton Park in South Australia. For decades authorities could not find a lead on the man’s case and […]
*CLASSIC EPISODE – ORIGINALLY AIRED 1/11/22) On this week’s episode, we honor the late great Betty White (who would’ve celebrated her 100th birthday next week) by cracking the case on what we think is one of the greatest ideas for a talk show in TV history. THE PET SET was a syndicated talk show created […]
On this week’s episode of Space Case, we crack the case on the origins of a recently viral TikTok video. The clip showcases the top competitors of the Iowa State Fair’s Husband Calling Contest. Since 1854, the Iowa State Fair has brought agriculture, food, fun, and entertainment to the Midwest and the masses have flooded […]
The first case of 2023! On this week’s episode, we crack a WILD case in the animal kingdom. In Los Angeles, an infamous mountain lion known commonly as P-22 has made a name for himself clocking in over a decade of newsworthy sightings and stories. So much so, that researchers have been able to develop […]
First Space Case of 2023! On this week’s episode it’s the last installment of our SK BEST OF 2022 picks! We say BYYYYEEEEEE to 2022 with a little roundup of some picks we forgot to mention in previous episodes. See you next week with a brand new case to solve! Did we mention your favorites […]
Only 1 day left of 2022 and only 2 episodes left of our SK BEST OF picks! This week, for our last episode of the year, we gush about our favorite singles and albums released in 2022. What tracks did we have on repeat? What trends did we spot this year? AND what picks were […]
IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR KIDDIES! Continuing this year’s SK BEST OF… series with our favorite memes and other generally viral content that we could not get enough of. From the de – YAAAAASfication of the green M&M all the way to Whitney Chewston and everything in between, we cover it all. Did we mention […]
We’re in the home stretch to the end of 2022 and you know what that means; more SK BEST OF episodes! This week’s BEST OF is TV shows and movies. We’ll talk about our favorites of 2022 and others that we certainly saw, but were less than stellar. Tune in to find out! Did we […]
Do you remember the golden age of McDonald’s happy meals? Throughout its history McDonald’s has done many memorable collaborations with various intellectual property in pop culture. In the early 80s, they decided to collab with America’s favorite lasagna loving cat and the results were a bit, toxic. What was your favorite happy meal toy growing […]
*THIS EPISODE ORIGINALLY AIRED 4/27/21* On this week's episode of SPACE CASE, we seek to answer a question in reference to a statement by Alex Jones about “putting chemicals in the water that turn the freakin' frogs gay!” Did someone or something ACTUALLY put “chemicals” in the water and did that chemical indeed turn some frogs […]
On this week’s episode of Space Case, it’s our annual Grammys reactions and predictions episode! This past week the nominations dropped and like every year, we pick our hopeful winners and compare that to who we ACTUALLY think will win. Who are your picks to win this year?! Will you be watching the Grammys live […]
On this week’s episode of Space Case, we learn a valuable lesson about how “true love” and “true crime” don’t mix. In the 2010s, a couple from the Woodlands had an INSTANT connection that lead to a whirlwind romance that quickly turned into a rocky marriage. Just when things could’ve ended amicably, this love story […]
Have you ever been at a store like Home Depot, Lowe’s, or Joanne’s and noticed the candy, snacks, and drinks available at the check out even though you are not in a convenience store OR a grocery store? Well, on this week’s episode of Space Case, we’re getting to the bottom of what the HELL […]
It’s that time of year kiddies, JOIN US (if you dare) FOR OUR 6TH ANNUAL HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! This year, we’re sticking close to home and cracking the case on Houston’s very own “horror host” of the 70s and 80s. This man has gone by MANY names over the years, but Houstonians might know him best […]
On this week’s episode of Space Case, we’re going to sleep! Well, we’re gonna try. What did we do as a society before alarm clocks? What did we do before sleep time reminders? Before black out curtains? Why do we have insomnia? Can you prevent it? All these questions and more are answered PLUS we […]
On this week’s episode of Space Case, we celebrate 200 premium, USDA certified, BANGER cases. Over the last 5 years, we’ve cracked many a case, and we discuss selections from the last 100 episodes since our LAST celebration. We highlight some of our favorite interviews, multi-part sagas, holiday specials, and our all time favorites so […]
On this week’s episode of Space Case, are we a sophomore slump? Or are we comeback kid of the year? YOU DECIDE! You guessed it, we’re discussing what it means for an artist to have a “sophomore slump.” Usually, a sophomore slump describes what happens when a successful artist has a hit first album that […]
After a summer hiatus, Space Case is BACK BABY!!! For our come back episode, we’re cracking the case on an age old question; why don’t we walk cats like we do dogs? Technically we could, but why don’t we? The larger case explores the differences between having an indoor or outdoor cat and which MAY […]
On this week’s episode of Space Case, we take a FANTASTIC journey into the world of B movies. Dear listener, take a moment to imagine a time where names like Roger Corman, Stan Lee, and The Fantastic Four were not a one way ticket to a box office smash…are you done imagining yet? Good. NOW […]
On this week’s episode of Space Case, we’re headed back to the mall! It’s been a while since we’ve headed on a nostalgic trip to the once sacred space of the mall but this time there’s a little twist. First, we’ll be chatting about some iconic and (not so) forgotten Houston stores that were stand […]
On this week’s episode of SPACE CASE, we’re back with some more meme history! We’re coming in hot with some CLASSIC viral videos. The first is now a holiday season staple; you know we’re talking about jingling some bells. What happened with that song mix up? And how does she feel about that video 10 […]
On this week’s episode of Space Case, it’s the triumphant return of our TARGETED ADS segment! In this installment, we not only give you selections that we’ve accumulated this past year, but we also give you some IN THE MOMENT reactions! We chat about Lizzo’s new YITTY brand shapewear, DUMBGOOD’s Garfield robe, COKE + COFFEE, […]
On this week’s episode of SPACE CASE, we’re throwing it back and diving in to a ball pit of nostalgia! Ball pits were a staple of childhood indoor play places for generations of kids and the MUST HAVE play structure of your favorite pizza parlor/arcade/family entertainment center, but how did they get there? Who created […]
On this week’s episode of Space Case, we’re asking you to hold please… EVERYONE has had an experience where they’ve been placed on hold while on the phone. What used to be an exercise in silent reflection and patience is now a studied and carefully curated audio adventure featuring smooth jazz, new age, and more! […]
On this week’s episode of SPACE CASE, it’s a “very special episode.” In late 80s all through to the late 90s, big TV networks were given incentives and payouts in exchange for weaving anti-drug storylines into their shows. Some were more subtle than others but a lot of these once popular ratings darlings have frankly […]
On this week’s episode we’re keeping it pretty simple; we look over this year’s WINNERS for the Grammys and REACT! We dive in to the categories and give our favorite picks along with upsets, odd trends we noticed with the winners (like 2 separate ties?) and the performances. Call or text the SPACE CASE HOTLINE […]
On this week’s episode, we’re celebrating the 20th anniversary of the iconic film BLADE II. But, we can guarantee that it’s NOT in the way you would think. In the late 90s to early 2000s, online blogs were becoming a driving force of clicks on the internet. Independent publications and individuals started to have unprecedented […]
On this week’s episode of Space Case, we investigate a social experiment gone WRONG. In a random town in New Hampshire, an online forum idea turns into an IRL venture that takes over an already existing town. Can a group with no civic experience create a community governed utopia? Not if the brown bears have […]
On this week’s episode of Space Case, we’re attempting to crack an unsolved case. Almost 30 years ago, a group of survivalist were out on an instructor lead hike through the Khamar Daban; a mountain range in Southern Siberia. While this group was on their trek, another group nearby was on a similar route and […]
On this week’s episode of Space Case, we’re taking a walk! After stumbling upon an outpost for AVA-America’s Walking Club in San Antonio, we HAD to know more about the organization dedicated to “volkssporting” What exactly IS volkssporting? Well, listen in, and head down the Texas Trails with us! Show notes: https://cb.ava.org/https://ava.org/https://www.instagram.com/americaswalkingclub/?hl=enhttp://www.houstonhappyhikers.com/https://texastrailroundup.org/other-local-area-year-round-ava-walks/
*CLASSIC EPISODE – ORIGINALLY AIRED 2/1/21* On this episode of Space Case it’s a rock n roll mystery that’s sure to leave you saying, “far out?!” Gram Parsons was an iconic and influential figure in the LA rock scene in the late 60s; he rocked hard and partied HARDER. *NOT SO SPOILER ALERT* he partied […]
On this week’s episode of SPACE CASE we tackle the case of a well-intentioned event gone WRONG! An elaborate plan to put Cleveland on the map by breaking a world record for charity SEEMS like it can’t go wrong, but does over 1 million balloons and a handful of bad omens sound like a solid […]
On this week’s episode of Space Case, we’re looking for the seafood lover in YOU! Red Lobster is a restaurant chain STAPLE in American culture known for it’s crazy deals on menu items. But, there’s one promotion that haunts Red Lobster to this day. How much food is TOO much food? AND is a food […]
On this week’s episode of Space Case, we’re headed back to exciting world of retail! We usually investigate retail failures and bankruptcy on the pod, but this time, we’re doing something a little bit different. Target is the 8th largest retailer in the US and one of the most aesthetically recognizable. Back in 2013, they […]
On this week’s episode of Space Case, this cold case is cold, ICE cold. In 1965 right here in our hometown of Houston, investigators showed up to conduct a wellness check for Fred and Edwina Rogers at the request of their next door neighbor. Needless to say, when investigators arrived on property, they uncovered more […]
First actual Space CASE of 2022! On this week’s episode, we honor the late great Betty White (who would’ve celebrated her 100th birthday next week) by cracking the case on what we think is one of the greatest ideas for a talk show in TV history. THE PET SET was a syndicated talk show created […]
First Space Case of 2021! On this week’s episode it’s the last installment of our SK BEST OF 2021 picks! We say BYYYYEEEEEE to 2021 with a little roundup of some picks we forgot to mention in previous episodes. THEN go through a list of the biggest apologies of 2021. Did they flop? Did people […]