Long-distance best friends Elizabeth and Jules sip wine and chat weekly about a variety of topics from historical events to true crime to reality TV, and everything in between.
We took a hot minute to regroup but we're back and heating things up with our resident historian! This week we talk about the amazing life of Josephine Baker: Ex-Pat, Civil Rights Activist, French Performer, spy-lady-angel-beauty. Listen now and pray for a doc on your streaming services!! Cheers! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spaghetti-heads-podcast/message
Calling all ladies!! Happy International Women's Day/Week/Month!! This week we dive into what the world might be like if more women ruled the world in positions of power in our government and our businesses. Shoutout to the boss women currently rocking their leadership roles- thank you for paving the way for future generations of female leaders. Cheers to them and cheers to all of the women in our lives! https://www.bbc.com/news/world-21661744 https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/21/style/chanel-dior-iris-van-herpen-couture-paris.html https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-44557527#:~:text=New%20Zealand%27s%20Prime%20Minister%20Jacinda%20Ardern%20has%20given,Thursday%20morning%2C%20four%20days%20after%20her%20due%20date. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spaghetti-heads-podcast/message
What is diet culture and should we all just trash it? This week we talk about eating whatever we want and how intuitive eating can change your mind, body and soul. Also, some science behind why diets may not work. If you want more self confidence, freedom and better physical and mental health, this episode might be for you. If you feel like you're already ThRiVinG you just keep doing you baby! https://www.vitacost.com/blog/diet-trends-the-anti-diet-movement https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2015/05/04/why-diets-dont-actually-work-according-to-a-researcher-who-has-studied-them-for-decades/ https://www.intuitiveeating.org/10-principles-of-intuitive-eating/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spaghetti-heads-podcast/message
This week, we talk through the details of the gruesome murder of Tara Lynn Grant. Taking a trip down memory lane to Detroit, 2007, and making it really visual... casting Ben Affleck and Mark Whalberg... jk jk. But listen now to get spooked right out of February! It's not always the Nanny's fault, guys! Cheers! . . https://murderpedia.org/male.G/g/grant-stephen.htm https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna23409987 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spaghetti-heads-podcast/message
"She's entertaining MEN for MONEY"- the Bachelor line heard 'round the world. We all cheered when Anna was sent home this past Monday, (sorry, spoiler alert if you're not caught up.) But this whole narrative got us thinking, should sex work be decriminalized? How is it that simply a rumor about being a sex worker could potentially ruin your life? What about the men and women who live every day as sex workers? Tune in to hear us break down some research on this controversial topic. Also, please remember to use space heaters with caution. Cheers! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spaghetti-heads-podcast/message
It's our fave Historian - SAYJAY - dropping by to drop some knowledge! In this month's HHH we cover the 25th Amendment and the rise of Kamala Harris into her current role as Madam Vice President. We also announce some big news for Copper! If you don't care about Copper's breed results or Julie's 21st birthday party- skip ahead 10min... we dgaf. Cheers! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spaghetti-heads-podcast/message
Will Julie ever stop locking herself out of the house?? Did you know people are just out here buying home birth kits off the internet? And where aren't there more wholesome rat terrier communities out there on the internet? We have so many questions after diving into this insane case. We know one thing's for sure though- we're now officially terrified for any woman posting a bumpdate. Cheers! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spaghetti-heads-podcast/message
We're here to break down a little pop culture update for you, first a discussion about what's going down in the Kardashian-West household and then a dive into the Season 25 premiere of The Bachelor. Hear who our most memorable ladies were on night one and our thoughts on Matt James as this season's lead. Cheers! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spaghetti-heads-podcast/message
Wow... just wow... honestly hard liquor may be the best pairing for this episode. We rehash dumpsterfire2020! Cheers to 2021! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spaghetti-heads-podcast/message
 This week we get real morbid with the gruesome murders committed by Ronald Gene Simmons in the 1980's in Arkansas. December 22 - 28, 1987 was a deadly week for many in Russellville, AR as this local buys 2 hand guns and rains terror on the city over the holidays. Thoughts and prayers to the loved ones of those lost and those affected.  Also... why are Julie's jingle bells broken? Why won't Elizabeth change her outfit? All things that need to be discussed. Cheers! . Sources: https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/ronald-gene-simmons-3731/#:~:text=On%20December%2022%2C%201987%2C%20Ronald,family%20and%20two%20former%20coworkers. http://www.clarkprosecutor.org/html/death/US/simmons131.htm --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spaghetti-heads-podcast/message
We're BACK! And still figuring out how to use their our recording software. This week we discuss our thoughts on TIME Magazine's 2020 person (people? peoples?? persons???) of the year. Find out who we think it should have been and our thoughts on the other shortlisted contenders. Also, we talk about some questionable past choices by TIME and sing Queen Elizabeth II's praises, which weirdly happens a lot on this podcast. Cheers! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spaghetti-heads-podcast/message
Princess Anne is so underrated! This week we talk about the affairs of Princess Anne and the impact she made in history! She is still kickin' and kicking ass along with her mother, Queen Elizabeth II! Thanks SAYJAY for always being there to set the record straight with historic scandals! Cheers!
In this True Crime episode- we take a deeper look at the Castle Doctrine and how it affected Little Falls, MN in 2012 as well as the lives of Haile Kifer and Nick Brady. Also, Julie didn't offer to help a sketchy van this week so cheers!
This week we chat about the most common annoyances in relationships & dating. Are you familiar with clothes purgatory? Does your s/o leave their shoes in the kitchen or forget to put the toilet seat down? We also celebrate Elizabeth's 100th birthday, plus Julie is super pumped for Tayshia to be the bachelorette. Listen to find out what gets us in the doghouse. Cheers!
We made it to 50 episodes!! Yay! Also tomorrow is election day! Lots of reasons to celebrate. Tonight we dive into the good the bad and the ugly of the electoral college. Will there ever be a true popular vote? What is the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact? How do Eliz, Jules and SayJay take their jell-o shots?? Also, know your voting rights and get to the poles! Cheers!
This week's History Happy Hour is a 2 parter because there was a lot to cover! Part 1 is a deep dive into the history/origin, lots of tangents and of course, our opinions. Be sure to tune in for part 2 to learn how it works- and certainly hear more opinions! Go Vote! & Cheers!
This month's true crime is quite the doozy. We dive into a case that involved mental health, a really tall bridge and a terribly tragic murder. You may want to have a second bottle of wine ready for this one. Cheers! Trigger warning- this episode contains topics of suicide as well of an account of harm to a child.
Maybe its just us, but ever since the Beyoncé Savage remix dropped, we keep hearing about OnlyFans. Only we're like, what the heck is it? This week we decide to educate ourselves on the phenomenon so we can be *young* *hip* and *cool*. We also dive into some controversy- i.e. sit down Bella Thorne. Cheers!
This week we dive into the Enneagram personality assessment and find out some pretty freakishly accurate things about each other. Take your assessment and find out where you land from 1-9, grab a glass of vino and take a listen! Cheers!
This week, SAJ takes us into the history of American icon, RGB. We chat about her accomplishments and the amazing contributions she made towards women's rights and much more! Cheers, Ruth!
This week we dive into what gives us the heeby jeebies. We also chat about some super bizarre phobias that we don't understand but hey, we try not to judge. Cheers!
Freedom of Speech and The Commonwealth v Carter. This week we dive into the insanity that is the "suicide" of Conrad Roy and his manipulation by Michelle Carter. You'll need an entire bottle of wine for this, we promise! Oh also... drink everytime Elizabeth says "oh... 100%" Cheers!
Throughout history, there have been many images of the female form. Ladies- you do you! This week we chat about different body shapes and how each is beautiful! Cheers!
This week we talk about the do's and dont's of interviews and salary negotiations. There are great resources out there to better help you prepare so go get it honey and KNOW YOUR WORTH! Cheers! Ted Talk on Power Posing: https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_may_shape_who_you_are?language=en
On today's "mini" we dive into common pet peeves and what ours are. Also, a random review of our favorite places to eat in Savannah, GA and what to order there; and a life lesson on not cooking stinky onions when your room mate is hungover. Cheers!
This week we are sans Elizabeth, but thankfully we have Sara Allen on the mic to teach us all about bad-ass abolitionist Harriet Tubman. Get yourself a Christmas wine glass and hear all about how our girl Harriet didn't exactly start the Underground Railroad but she certainly made it famous. Also, some interesting tangents. Cheers!
Macaroni in a POT! This week we discuss the "controversial" lyrics in Cardi's new #1 single (she has a lot of #1's) and then we dive into the history of explicit lyrics. This mini deserves the "E." So go get a bucket of wine for this one. Cheers!
There are so many reasons why people hate their birthdays... for us, we'd just rather not... regardless this episode is a party! Grab some bubbly and catch up with us on this week's mini! Cheers!
So the CVA totally rules... in most ways... but the reasons behind it totally suck. On this week's full-length we dive into a New York State predator and the legality behind the rights of his victims. Grab a full bottle... you'll need it... cheers!
This week's mini is coming to you a day late because we've had quite a WEEK. But enough about our lives... we're gonna dive deep into the phenomenon of Impostor Syndrome and why so many people experience it at some point in their lives! Remember your positive affirmations and if no one has told you this today, you're a ROCKSTAR! Cheers!
The pros, the cons... the whys. Millions of people undergo elective surgery every year. Most people focus on the before and after photos but we talk about the why! Grab a cocktail for this one... if you're squeamish, grab two! Cheers!
Julie is a super fan... Eliz is relatively new to the franchise... regardless- what the heck is going on in Bachelor Nation!!! Why would Jules voluntarily get her blood drawn daily? Who is on the top shelf? Why does Hannah Ann need to sit tf down? We dive into the COVID plans for 2020 Bachelorette and much more! Grab a glass.. Cheers!
Brazilian low-rise jeans are on the scene and we couldn't be more proud... listen now to find out why Julie cannot turn Brandon into a diamond post-mortem and why homegirl was limping down the aisle at her own wedding. Cheers!
Maybe Ellen isn't all she's cracked up to be? We break down the drama with the Ellen show, and reveal who may be replacing the award-winning comedian. Say it ain't so... but also... toxic work places aren't cool. Either way, to get through 2020 we have to tell ourselves to just keep swimming. Cheers!
It's another History Happy Hour!! This time we dive into the life and legacy of Jackie O(no u didn't!)nassis. Why can't Brandon deliver a baby? What's wrong with meth? Find out now.... Cheers!
Now that we have that that funky hit stuck in your head... tune in to hear us chat about the most common superstitions and whether or not we believe. Also, why is Julie's husband in the Justin Timberlake fan club? And maybe stop picking up pennies for luck during a pandemic. Cheers!
This is the unbelievable story of the Turpin Children and their amazing escape from their "parents" in 2018. Listen now and take note that your gut is usually right. And if it's not... who cares! SAY SOMETHING! The missed opportunities in this case are chilling! Grab a glass of wine... you'll need a drink for this one. Cheers! ***Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453
She's the 90's icon we all know and love. So why exactly is she not free?? Tune in while we dive into this seriously disturbing issue and review some of our favorites of all of her Instagram posts and videos. Remember to be careful when working out with candles, and any time you see kittens remember to wash your hands/wear a mask! Cheers!
21st century dating gives us the power to judge someone based on a quick profile and determine our relationship future with a swipe. We welcome a special guest for this episode as we dive into the quarantine dating scene. Go ahead and start swiping... Cheers!
What is the tea with Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith?! Why did 50 Cent have to stir the pot? We revisit some famous celeb breakups & scandals, and figure out why Jules has a thing for some older British reality TV stars. Cheers!
We all have Pleasant Rowland to thank for these iconic gals who have been around since 1986. On today's episode, we will chat about some of the more historic dolls, which ones have received the boot, and why. Also, some scandalous controversy and 2020's newest doll, Karen. Cheers!
How accurate are Polygraph Examinations? LOL not very... but we will dig into it. How does it work? Why is it still a thing? Where does Stephen King get his inspiration? We answer all of these questions in this minisode so get your vino ready... CHEERS!
Today is apparently National UFO Day, so what's a better topic than Aliens? We'll chat about the Roswell New Mexico UFO, Abductions, (Betty & Barney u ok!??) Area 51 More. Do we think the little green guys even exist? Are they even green? Are they already here?? Cheers!
Ever wonder why people are so infatuated with Reality TV as a genre? Yeah... us too! We dive into the history of Reality TV and our favorite moments in Reality TV history. Grab a glass of wine and prepare yourself to want to binge watch Laguna after this one! Cheers!
We are back with our favorite history expert Sara Allen Johnson to unpack the story behind Benedict Arnold's Wife, Peggy Shippen Arnold. Did she hate America? Not sure. Would she do anything for love? Apparently. Did she have sexy ankles? The world may never know. Cheers!
On this week's minisode, we try not to blame the Boomers for ALL of our millenial problems #thestruggle. We break down the four most prominent cohorts living today and debate some challenges the different generations have faced. Are Baby Boomers prepared for retirement? Maybe not. Are Gen Zers going to save us all? Probably. Cheers!
Cleveland, OH, 2002 - 2013 They each represented something different to their captor. More importantly, they each represented something different to each other... HOPE, STRENGTH, LIGHT. On this True Crime installment, we cover the case of Michelle Knight (Lily Rose Lee), Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus - the three victims of Ariel Castro. We talk about their amazing rescue by Charles Ramsey and how they are working to better the world and Cleveland since 2013.
For this week's minisode, we did a little research on the most common sleep disorders and dive into some facts and some spooky sh*t regarding sleepwalking and sleep paralysis. Ever wake up with a sleep daemon creepin' in the corner of your bedroom? Have you wondered how many crimes have been committed by sleepwalkers? Like, Same. Cheers!
Pour yourself a strong one for this week's episode. If you need a good chuckle (I think we all do!) tune in and hear us read some down right cringeworthy stories from our listeners. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you might be concerned about how we all made it as far as we did in life. Either way, we've all been embarrassed a time or two, and now more than ever we need to remember that we are all in this life together. Cheers!
Pandemic blues got you down? On today's minisode we unpack some helpful tips for pushing through all of life's challenges. We hope you'll hear something that puts a smile on your face while you're trying to search for your purpose through all of the chaos. Cheers!
If you have been watching The Great on Hulu (we highly recommend) you may be wondering how much of this show if fact or fiction. Its no surprise that we looped in our history buff, the fabulous Sara Allen Johnson to debunk the story and let us know what's up. We weren't surprised to learn that, despite the creative licence Hulu took with the show, our girl Cathy was indeed a bada** through and through. Cheers!