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Welcome to Superfluous with Alena and Jeanette! These scrappy gals will be sharing only the best non-essential information with you! Through two vaguely related stories they will fill your head with facts you never knew you wanted, but deep down you really need. Only the good stuff. Just the frot…

Jeanette and Alena


    • Nov 15, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Episode 62: Oh Hey Satan!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 82:30


    Episode 62: Oh Hey Satan!   The Satanic Temple and The Illuminati Guess who's back!  It's US, your favorite podcast duo, and we are so excited to be at it again! In this episode, Jeanette tells us all about The Satanic Temple and their noble works. Alena gives us a “fact” filled report on celebrity Faustian bargains with the Illuminati.   Donate to The Satanic Temple's campaigns here And see their delightful abortion jingles here   Superfluous Podcast Patreon  Podcast Music by Basement Face Please like, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review!    

    Episode 61: To Catch a Leprechaun

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 55:05


     Episode 61: To Catch a Leprechaun  Dying the Chicago River Green and How to Catch a Leprechaun In this episode Jeanette tells us the history of dying the Chicago River green for St. Patrick's Day.  Alena gives you the definitive way to catch a leprechaun. 100% backed by science.    Superfluous Podcast Patreon  Please like, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review!   Podcast Music by Basement Face  

    Episode 60: A Higher Road

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 56:27


    Episode 60: A Higher Road Interview with author D. Neil Elliott A conversation with D. Neil Elliott about his journey to spiritual discovery.      Check out his book:  A Higher Road: Cleanse Your Consciousness to Transcend the Ego and Ascend Spiritually     Superfluous Podcast Patreon  Podcast Music by Basement Face

    Episode 59: Its Crystal Clear

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 63:02


    Episode 58: Its Crystal Clear James Madison's Crystal Flute and Crystal Skulls Jeanette tells us the real history of the Republicans most beloved musical instrument.  Alena uncovers the mystery of the 13 crystal skulls. Bonus cult talk and listener shaming.   Video of Lizzo Playing Crystal Flute   Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental Welcome to our first sponsor: Flippin' Cool Spatulas!  Find them on IG @flippincoolspatulas and flippincoolspatulas.com    

    Episode 57: The ‘Ol Razzle Dazzle

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 49:49


    Episode 57: The ‘Ol Razzle Dazzle Dazzle Boats and Vajazzling Alena tells us about dazzle boats, and we are still not convinced they are real. Jeanette tells us about vajazzling/pejazzaling. Bonus rant about Cup Noodles     Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental Welcome to our first sponsor: Flippin' Cool Spatulas!  Find them on IG @flippincoolspatulas and flippincoolspatulas.com

    Episode 56: Roe vs…..

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 59:44


    Episode 56: Roe vs….. Norma McCorvy and Caviar  Jeanette tells us about the woman who became Jane Roe- Norma McCorvy. Alena explains the difference between Roe and Caviar.  When does life begin for a fish? An episode full of “well actually…” moments you can impress your friends with.       Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental Welcome to our first sponsor: Flippin' Cool Spatulas!  Find them on IG @flippincoolspatulas and flippincoolspatulas.com    

    Lil' Tiny Minisode #1- Book Club: The Professor and The Madman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 32:16


    The Professor and The Madman by Simon Winchester Our second Superfluous Book Club episode, our first Lil' Tiny Minisode! This shortie is about the fantastic book “The Professor and The Madman'' by Simon Winchester.   Spoilers abound, so you might want to read it first (or just get the summary from us and look smart without the work).   Next Superfluous Book Club pick is: “The Psychopath Test” by Jon Ronson    Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental Welcome to our first sponsor: Flippin' Cool Spatulas!  Find them on IG @flippincoolspatulas and flippincoolspatulas.com

    Episode 55: Art and Manifestation by Delao

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 50:03


    Jeanette and Alena interview the incredible artist Lance Delao.  Delao works primarily with duct tape, making photorealistic portraits.  His work has been featured most recently at the Van Gogh Interactive exhibit that is traveling the country.  He is a master of manifestation and an inspiration for following your dreams!   You can find his amazing art on Instagram: @artbydelao and on his website: artbydelao.com   Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental Welcome to our first sponsor: Flippin' Cool Spatulas!  Find them on IG @flippincoolspatulas and flippincoolspatulas.com  

    Episode 54: Superfluous Book Club: Moonwalking With Einstein

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 72:58


    Episode 54: Superfluous Book Club: Moonwalking With Einstein  Our first book club!  We read the fantastic book Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything by Joshua Foer In this episode we discuss the book.  Don't worry if you haven't read it, we will give you the cliff notes.  But if you would like to read it, it will enhance your listening experience! Our next Superfluous Book Club pick for our June 1 episode will be:  The Professor and the Madman by Simon Winchester Join our Goodreads book club page by using this link 

    Episode 53: The Rubes: Machines and Cubes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 60:10


    Episode 53: The Rubes: Machines and Cubes Rube Goldberg Machines and Blindfolded Rubik's Cube How can you make that easy task way harder?   Alena tells us about the man behind the machine, Rube Goldberg.  Jeanette tells us about solving Rubik's Cubes while blindfolded and the insane memory skills that it entails.  First Superfluous Book Club pick: Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything by Joshua Foer Please like, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review!  Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental Welcome to our first sponsor: Flippin' Cool Spatulas!  Find them on IG @flippincoolspatulas and flippincoolspatulas.com

    Episode 52: Abominations in the Attic

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 58:44


      Episode 52: Abominations in the Attic VC Andrews and Blanche Monnier Jeanette tells about the author VC Andrews, who is responsible for warping a whole generation of readers (Gen X I'm talking about you…) Alena tells us about a REAL flower in the attic, the tragic story of Blanche Monnier Flowers In the Attic book review: Flowers in the Attic (V.C. Andrews) | Horror Book Review | RANT Flowers In the Attic full movie: Flowers in the Attic

    Episode 51: Urine Luck!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 52:07


    Episode 51: Urine Luck! Jeanette “does her own research” to see if drinking urine improves your health (spoiler: she does NOT drink her own pee).  Alena tells us about the latest hustle of using your own farts to make those dollar dollar bills.  Meth Pee Story: Jessa Reed - Meth Pee - This Is Not Happening - Uncensored King of Farts: King of Farts Banned from Walmart Please like, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review!   IPodcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental Welcome to our first sponsor: Flippin' Cool Spatulas!  Find them on IG @flippincoolspatulas and flippincoolspatulas.com

    Episode 50: Lady Buds; Interview with Chiah Rodriques

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 69:52


    Episode 50: Lady Buds; Interview with Chiah Rodriques In this episode we are joined by our good friend, and total badass, Chiah Rodriques!  Chiah is a cannabis grower, business owner, artist, and mom living in Northern California.  She was recently featured in “Lady Buds'' a documentary about women in the cannabis industry.  She talks to us about legalization, legacy, and the vital importance of supporting small farms.   Check out the Lady Buds movie here: ladybudsmovie.com/ Find Chiah's products at: arcannaflowers.com/  and mendocinogenerations.com/ Please like, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review!   Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental Welcome to our first sponsor: Flippin' Cool Spatulas!  Find them on IG @flippincoolspatulas and flippincoolspatulas.com

    Episode 49: Meat on Meat: Cram That PieCaken Up Your Turducken Hole

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 52:07


    Episode 49: Meat on Meat: Cram That PieCaken Up Your Turducken Hole Just in time for Thanksgiving, Alena tells us what meats you can cram into other meats.  She also covers historic meat cramming in days of yore.  Then Jeanette tells about how to get away with making just one massive dessert all mashed together. Please like, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review!   Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental Welcome to our first sponsor: Flippin' Cool Spatulas!  Find them on IG @flippincoolspatulas and flippincoolspatulas.com

    Episode 48: Hot Gossip of the 80's

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 54:09


    Episode 48: Hot Gossip of the 80's Jeanette gives you the truth about the biggest celebrity gossip of the 80's: Richard Gere and Gerbiling, Mikey's death by PopRocks, and Rod Stewart's upset stomach. Then Alena tells us about Pazuzu Algarad, the Suburban Cannibal Killer.    Please like, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review!   Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental Welcome to our first sponsor: Flippin' Cool Spatulas!  Find them on IG @flippincoolspatulas and flippincoolspatulas.com

    Episode 47: So, Your Neighbor's a Psychopath..

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 70:54


    Get your medical training here!  Alena tells us how to spot a psychopath.  Then, Jeanette tells us about the first (and hopefully last) psychopath robot, Norman. Please like, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review!   Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental Welcome to our first sponsor: Flippin' Cool Spatulas!  Find them on IG @flippincoolspatulas and flippincoolspatulas.com  

    Episode 46: Lobstah Mukbang

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2021 46:45


    Episode 46: Lobstah Mukbang Jeanette tells us about the most delicious bug in the sea, the lobster.  Then, Alena revisits the world of ASMR this time with a seafood mukbang.   Please like, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review!     Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental

    Episode 45: Reunited and it Feels So Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 83:02


    Episode 45: Reunited and it Feels So Good Jeanette visits Alena in LA!  Just in time for the TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY of the podcast, they are recording for the first time in person!   Just the gals shooting the sh*t this episode, no theme. Thanks to Ben, Kirsten and Jessica for the questions!   Please like, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review!   Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental

    Episode 44: Meet the Reaper

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 71:16


    Episode 44: Meet the Reaper Hot Sauce, Pepper Tasting and the Scoville Rating Mouth sounds abound!  Our special guests Jim (Alena's dad) and Phoenix (Jeanette's son) join us to taste the spiciest of hot peppers and sauces.  Jeanette drinks wine. Give us your topic ideas on Twitter!  Use the hashtag (pound sign) #superfluouspod.  If we choose your topic for a show, we will send you a special goodie!   Please like, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review!     Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental

    Episode 43: Vaxers and Waxers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 64:30


    Episode 43: Vaxers and Waxers Anti-Vaxxers and Hair Removal Jeanette takes us through the history of Anti-Vaxxers (spoiler- we have always had them).  Alena talks about your hair down there- how do you let your garden grow? Give us your topic ideas on Twitter!  Use the hashtag (pound sign) #superfluouspod.  If we choose your topic for a show, we will send you a special goodie!   Please like, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review!  

    Episode 42: Good Mourning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 63:27


    Episode 41: Good Mourning Victorian Mourning Etiquette and Death Statistics Put on your best hair jewelry.  Jeanette tells us about Victorian rituals around death and mourning.  Alena tells you your chances of getting killed by a shark vs. a hippo (spoiler: you have a lot of other stuff to be more concerned about)..   Give us your topic ideas on Twitter!  Use the hashtag (pound sign) #superfluouspod.  If we choose your topic for a show, we will send you a special goodie!   Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental  

    Episode 42: Sublime Subliminals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 58:08


    Episode 42: Sublime Subliminals Subliminal Messages and Product Placement How susceptible are you really to subliminal messages?  Do you want some popcorn right now?  Alena debunks some subliminal myths.  Jeanette tells us about product placement and how to get the most out of your next viewing of Jerry Maguire.   Give us your topic ideas on Twitter!  Use the hashtag (pound sign) #superfluouspod.  If we choose your topic for a show, we will send you a special goodie! Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental

    Episode 40: Don't F@#k with Scorpios

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 84:35


    Hank takes us on a hilarious &  wild philosophical journey- in a story of revenge, dog parks and the ins and outs of labor law.  Hear first hand about the literal trials and tribulations of his 4 years involved in filing and fighting in a class action lawsuit! See if it's really worth your time to "take down the man" and parent the world.

    Episode 39: Florida Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 53:10


    Alena takes us to the magical land of Florida,  where you can microwave and microwave and hide drugs in your belly button. Jeanette helps you plan your next vacation to the world's best dead fish tossing party at the Flora-bama Mullet Toss! Give us your topic ideas on Twitter!  Use the hashtag (pound sign) #superfluouspod.  If we choose your topic for a show, we will send you a special goodie! Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental

    Episode 39: Florida Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 53:10


    Episode 39: Florida Man Strange Florida Crimes and The Flora-Bama Mullet Toss Alena takes us to the magical land of Florida,  where you can microwave and microwave and hide drugs in your belly button. Jeanette helps you plan your next vacation to the world’s best dead fish tossing party. Give us your topic ideas on Twitter!  Use the hashtag (pound sign) #superfluouspod.  If we choose your topic for a show, we will send you a special goodie!   Please like, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review!   Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental

    Episode 38: Fatty Fatty Arbuckle

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 67:52


    Episode 38: Fatty Fatty Arbuckle Fatty Arbuckle and Food Challenges Trigger warning: Rape  Jeanette tells us about the original Hollywood scandal, Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle and the death of Virginia Rappe. Alena lightens it up with some food challenges that could get your photo on a wall!  The prestige! Give us your topic ideas on Twitter!  Use the hashtag (pound sign) #superfluouspod  If we choose your topic for a show, we will send you a special goodie! Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental

    Episode 37: WTF is an NFT?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 63:46


    Episode 37: WTF is an NFT? Non Fungible Tokens and Acronyms WTF IS an NFT?  Alena walks us through the insane and expensive world of NFTs. OMG IAATM!  Then Jeanette, FTW, helps us olds keep up with the lingo all the kids are using, ICYMI. IMHO this is a really great episode. Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental

    Episode 36: My Pretty Brony

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 54:36


    Episode 36: My Pretty Brony Friendship is Magic!  Get that bottle of glitter out, as we journey into the upsetting world of Bronies.  Also, we let you know why Unicorn People are annoying af! Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental

    Episode 35: There and Back Again: an Appalachian Tale

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 66:24


    Pete found himself disgruntled, angry, 300lbs, and in a job he hated. Thinking back on his childhood, he remembered hiking portions of this 2,100 mile trail, as a boy scout with his dad.  An idea formulated. He reached out to his father, a triathlete and iron man competitor in his 60s, and proposed the journey of a lifetime: Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail! We interview Pete Sauber about the ups and downs of this father and son journey. Find out how he turned his dad (who had never even read the Hobbit) into a Tolkien super fan, navigating the trip based on Lord of the Rings, mile by mile. As well as, learning all the cool things you never knew the U.S. postal service could do, how whippoorwills are natures car alarm, and why cotton is the enemy. The lovely and talented Jen Bixler, guest hosts with Alena to look under the hood of this 6 month mythical adventure.

    Episode 34: Aphrodisifantastic 

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2021 70:07


    Alena and Jeanette are your sensual guinea pigs. They try exotic and supermarket variety aphrodisiacs, and let you know what you will need to get you or your lab rat’s juices flowing this Valentine’s Day! So sexy.   Superfluous is for lovers.

    Episode 33: Slovenia Menia

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 52:30


    That's right folks,  we have reached our goal of becoming the #206 comedy podcast in Slovenia!  To celebrate this momentous occasion, we are telling you all about Slovenia.  Wine, bees, bears, woods, extreme athletes- Slovenia has it all.   Thank you to all of our Slovenian fans, we love you!   Martin Strel- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLtAsC2smfo&feature=youtu.be Davo Karnicar- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZY3YdIHTuV0 Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental

    Episode 32: A Cat Over Hot Pudding

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 57:36


    Just the Frothingham! Jeanette tells us of an insurrection of ‘yore “The Business Plot”, and the original anti-facsist General Smedley Butler.  Alena tells about “Lord” Timothy Dexter, The Informer of Deer and one of our stupidest Americans.   Smedley Butler laying down the law: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pSOekHA8OQ Lord Timothy Dexter’s own webpage: http://lordtimothydexter.com/ Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental

    Episode 31: Sleep With Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2021 182:50


    In Episode 31: Sleep With Me We are following the money and joining the ASMR craze! Alena uses her best whisper voice and biscotti wrapper to make your braingasm.  Then Jeanette ruins the one thing you have left to love-sleep.   Watch out for the sleep paralysis.   Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental

    Episode 30: My Favorite Monolith

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 53:13


    Episode 30: My Favorite Monolith What is the deal with all those monoliths popping up around the world? Teenage aliens?  Mimes? Leftover TV props? Jeanette has answers. But what if you don’t know what a monolith is?  Don’t worry, Alena has you covered.  Feel free to use this one to help you sleep.  Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental

    Episode 29: Who Are You?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2020 73:28


    Episode 29: Who Are You? Alena and Jeanette take some online quizzes and delve deep into their own dark psyches.  Now with 30% more drinking sounds!  https://www.dazzling.news/a2397/kokology-a-japanese-psychological-test-that-will-tell-a-lot-about-your-personality Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental

    Episode 28: Tippecanoe and Presidents Too

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 45:38


    Episode 28: Tippecanoe and Presidents Too Just in time for the election, Jeanette gives you all the useless presidential trivia you need to impress your guests at your next dinner party (rescheduled for May 2023). Then, Alena tells us about the Curse of Tecumseh, and how it might be the decider in our current presidential election.  Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental

    Episode 27: Don't Panic, It's Just Satan!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 69:31


    In Episode 27: Don’t Panic, It's Just Satan! Oooooh, scary Halloween episode!  Jeanette takes us back to the ‘80’s when The Devil lurked in every corner of our childhood.   Alena takes us on a tour of the Warren Occult Museum, where the most evil items in the world are crammed in a basement.   Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental

    Episode 26: The Mandela Effect

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 63:30


    Episode 26:The Mandela Effect Alena destroys every one of your childhood pop culture memories.  It's ok, Jeanette will give you some healing activities to do after the episode to rebuild your broken spirit.   Get ready, this one is a crazy ride! This is an interactive episode!  We have a little quiz posted on our Facebook and Instagram or use the link below to answer the questions before you listen to the episode.  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9Zv_AEJ2HyxCCxiirV1AylrM6D6tTtcijjuPa7pdaJMdPvw/viewform?usp=sf_link Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental

    Episode 25: Q and the Baby Gays

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 66:53


    In Episode 25: Q and The Baby Gays Jeanette explains conspiracies without the “theory” and the ridiculous Q-Anon cult.  Then, Alena shares her own theory about Q-Tips. Book: “A Lot of People Are Saying,The New Conspiracism and the Assault on Democracy” by Russell Muirhead and Nancy L. Rosenblum Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendent

    Episode 24: Game On

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 75:23


    In Episode 24: Game On We are joined by the amazing and hilarious Patrick Hickey, Jr., author of “Mind Behind the Games, Interviews with Cult and Classic Video Games,” voice actor, journalist, and professor.   Patrick has interviewed over 150 legendary game designers and has some incredible stories to share- as well as lots of inspiration for turning dreams into reality.   Find Patrick’s books at http://patrickhickeyjr.com/ Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental

    Episode 23: With Liberty and Ketchup for All

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2020 51:20


    In Episode 23: With Liberty and Ketchup for All Alena unites our divided country on the one thing all Americans agree on, ketchup!  Its everything you need to know about the sweet nectar of the Love Apple, you know..the Wolf Peach.   Then, Jeanette helps you with your Catsup/Ketchup dilemma. Bonus:  Portland protest update.   Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental

    Episode 22 Unhappy Tales and Trails from Oregon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 45:47


    Jeanette digs into the story of Oregon's second largest wartime city, and it's tragic demise in 1948 through flood.  Temporary housing, hastily created for African-American workers was swept away in a matter of minutes, when the town flooded, as many of their Portland neighbors looked the other way.   In part 2, we go a little lighter with the origin of the Original "Oregon Trail" Game. This game that scarred thousands of school children across 3 decades (80s, 90s, and 00s) with the phrase "You've got dysentery."  Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental  

    Episode 21: The World As We Know It

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 46:42


    Episode 21: The World As We Know It Grab your sharpie and an orange and follow along with Alena as she explains the Mercator Projection Map and how it has shaped an imperialist view of the world. Then, Jeanette finds another excuse to say balls on the podcast.  Bonus: puppies! This episode works best with visual aids!  Check out our Instagram and Facebook posts to take a look at map examples, and check out The True Size (not porn) website https://thetruesize.com/  Rude Names Map: https://marvellousmaps.com/shop/rudeworldmap   Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental

    Episode 20: Vote Baby Vote!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 77:30


    In Episode 20: Vote Baby Vote! We are joined by a special guest, the amazing Lydia Fahs, who is “really into” voting. She shares her wealth of information and passion for getting out the vote, and if you haven’t heard, this shit is really important.  Lydia helps us understand why voting Democratic IS important, why we need to flip the Senate, why local elections matter, how to get involved and more! Links: If you would like to contact Lydia directly to see how you can help out please contact her by email: lydiafahs@gmail.com Donate to SwingLeft.org Donate to FairFight.com Support NationalPopularVote.com Find volunteer opportunities at Mobilize.us Vote Save America: https://votesaveamerica.com/ Adopt A State: https://crooked.com/articles/how-to-adopt-a-battleground-state-in-2020/ White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo: https://blackpearlbookstore.com/     Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental        

    Episode 19: Typhoid Mary and The Super Spreaders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 59:11


    In Episode 19: Typhoid Mary and The Super Spreaders Jeanette tells about the infamous Typhoid Mary, the most well known asymptomatic carrier, but not the worst of the bunch.  Alena tells us about Super Spreaders, and they are infected as fuck. *If you are able, please join us and make a donation to an organization supporting protesters, Black Lives Matter, and the end to police violence. * Here is who we are donating to: Mass Defense Fund https://www.nlg.org/donate/massdefense/ The NLG Mass Defense Program is currently working across the country to protect the rights of those protesting the police killing of George Floyd and the broader pattern of ongoing racialized police violence.  Campaign Zero https://www.joincampaignzero.org/#vision Activists in the Black Lives Matter movement working on a 10-point agenda to reduce police violence in this country.  The Loveland Therapy Fund: https://thelovelandfoundation.org/ways-to-give/ Loveland Therapy Fund provides financial assistance to Black women and girls nationally seeking therapy.

    Episode 18: Almost Too Much To Swallow

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 46:20


    In Episode 18: Almost Too Much To Swallow Alena tells about Goldfish Swallowing Contests.  Yep.  That is a thing. Jeanette tells us about bare hand fishing.  Yep.  That is a thing too.  Bonus: Review of the made for TV movie “Go Ask Alice” Go Ask Alice Movie:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068644/ Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental

    Episode 17: The Books Are Deceitful Above All Things

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 69:42


    Episode 17: The Books Are Deceitful Above All Things Jeanette takes us on a journey to the world of misery lit, fake memoirs, and literary forgery.  Alena outsources with a SPECIAL GUEST, her mom, Elizabeth!  She tells us all about Louisa May Alcott’s softcore alter ego, A.M. Barnard.  Blood and Thunder! Go Ask Alice Movie:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068644/ Author: The JT LeRoy Story: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5278462/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Behind A Mask by A.M. Barnard: https://www.powells.com/book/-9781515428640 Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental

    Episode 16: No One Expects The Spanish Influenza

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 67:46


    In Episode 16: No One Expects The Spanish Influenza Alena takes us on a deep dive into the Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918 and it is JUST the pick me up we all need! There is a lot of this that is going to sound familiar... Jeanette gives us a little taste of the good that can follow the bad when it comes to massive disease outbreaks.   Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental

    Episode 15: Pranks for the Memories

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 104:58


    In Episode 15: Pranks for the Memories In honor of April Fool's Day we welcome four of our favorite pranksters: Ben, Renee, Calvin, and Jevon to tell us about the best pranks they have pulled, and the best pranks pulled on them.   Apologies to all our non-Ukiah friends for all of Mendo name dropping.  Thank you so much to our dear friends for joining us for this one.  We could've told a million more! Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental

    Episode 14: Your Lucky Day!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 55:31


    In Episode 14: Your Lucky Day! Do you feel lucky? Not so much?  Don't worry, Jeanette is here with tried and true methods guaranteed to boost your luck.  Can't get to the store to get a Texas Toothpick?  Do not fear, she also provides a list of good luck charms you can find around the home.   Next, Alena tells us about Frane Selak, the luckiest man alive and the person you most want to have social distance from. Bonus: Big fat scary babies, decoding Mary Poppins, fighting your own wolf dick, hump rubbing, Canadian hockey team dark magic, and stomach jewelry. Stay soft, throw your shoes, and wash your hands.   Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental

    Episode 13: -14.444 Degrees Celsius of Kevin Bacon

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2020 74:56


    In Episode 13 -14.444 Degrees Celsius of Kevin Bacon A 90's flashback to a simpler time of bacon related celebrity games! We are joined by Scott and Bob for a highly competitive game of Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon.  Spoiler alert: Alena and Jeanette don't know the names of one single movie star or any movie Kevin Bacon was in (with the exception of Footloose.  Duh).   Also, Jeanette tell us the perfect way to cook bacon (fight me!) and about the sacred Church of Bacon.   Bonus Movie Review: Star Time   Special Thanks to: Scott Stolzar, Bob Benedict, and Larry Klien Podcast music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental            

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