Why Would You Ask That?

As we all know, color matters. And color can inspire a lot of controversy. Like, for example, certain pinks? They have baggage. Baggage that could be very expensive, very fast. M manages to keep it to a single parter this time (woah!) and we get to discuss a sampling of colors that sparked a bit of problems.CW: Death, Desecration of CorpsesMusic provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support.

This time we are venturing into Russia, where Rasputin left a mark on the governance and the still-lingering legacy of being a so-called love machine. He was shot! He was poisoned! He was absolutely harangued! Or... was he?CW: Poverty, Child Death, War, Xenophobia, Murder (Poison, Stabbing, Gun Violence, Physical Beatings)Music provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support.

What, Charlie Chaplin, too? Yeah, Charlie Chaplin, too. The Tramp has gone too far, and Karen tells us just how far he went in this extra long episode. Despite his glistening career as an actor/director/more, when the camera was off, he wasn't always the paragon people held him up to be.CW: miscarriage, pedophlia, grooming, domestic abuse, brief mention of NazisMusic provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support.

This week, we're putting Gandhi on trial — and we're not pulling punches. Turns out, the man behind the loincloth was less “peace and love” and more “racism and ego trips.” In this episode, we dig into the messy, manipulative, and straight-up deplorable parts of Gandhi's life that somehow didn't make it into the inspirational quote calendar.CW: domestic abuse, emotional manipulation, sexual assault, pedophilia, racism, deathMusic provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support.

In our third and final part about Picasso, we talk about Francoise and her relationship with him in its entirety. She was amazing, and their relationahip was wild and toxic. Francoise wrote an amazing autobiography that M will be relating stories from to paint a detailed picture of the guy Picasso was in his later years. We also, finally, talk about Picasso's death and the aftermath.  If you or someone you know needs help, in the U.S text 88788 for help. For international help, visit this website, also available on our resource page: https://safeandtogetherinstitute.com/international-domestic-violence-resources/CW: domestic abuse, alcoholism, suicide, emotional manipulation, assaultMusic provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support.

In this part two in our talk about Picasso, we talk about the man's art and how he related to some of the artists around him, his psychology (with a little armchair diagnosing), and we start in on talking about Francoise, a really amazing woman who got all wrapped up in Picasso's mess. She wrote an amazing autobiography that M will be relating stories from to paint a detailed picture of the guy Picasso was in his later years.  If you or someone you know needs help, in the U.S text 88788 for help. For international help, visit this website, also available on our resource page: https://safeandtogetherinstitute.com/international-domestic-violence-resources/CW: domestic abuse, alcoholism, suicide, emotional manipulation, assaultMusic provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support.

In the series of challenges by listener JJ, we were tasked to talk about the terror that was Picasso. M is the presenter, bringing in their already burning dislike of the man and sharpening it to a fine point by speaking about the women in his life to show the long shadows that Picasso cast while alive. We speak about his past, we interpret his art, and in the end, what we come out with is that Picasso is a PicAsso. If you or someone you know needs help, in the U.S text 88788 for help. For international help, visit this website, also available on our resource page: https://safeandtogetherinstitute.com/international-domestic-violence-resources/CW: domestic abuse, alcoholism, suicide, emotional manipulation, assaultMusic provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support.

A listener challenged us to get him to hate Hemingway more and we took him on. Lucky for us, it's so easy to hate Hemingway— the man was cruel to his friends, his family, and to his enemies. He just does ridiculous and terrible things, which we will be thrilled to share with you. If a man could fuck up so bad he shoots himself in both kneecaps, he can fuck up anything.CW: animal abuse (bullfighting, sharks, safari hunting), misogyny, war, cancer, alcoholism. transphobia, homophobia, suicide attempt, mental illness, deathMusic provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support. 

A challenge has been thrown into the ring! Can we make you hate Casanova? With Remy on the case, we'll drag you down to hater status. The man fucked his way around Europe and wrote thousands of pages of memoirs. He was a sugar baby and a lover of clitties. However...CW: Incest, Suicidal Ideation MentionMusic provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support. 

We return triumphantly to 2025 with a listener question: how many chickens would it take to fight an elephant? First we need to decide on the chicken. Consider size. Spirit. Anger. And then we need to determine how much a group of chickens can take out. Can we fight a chicken? Can a horse? A moose? Join us for the chicken debate!CW: Animal Death, ViolenceMusic provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support. 

Hey, folks! We have announcement this week and no episode. Please bear with us during this current issue. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support.

With the close of the year and the advent of holiday vacations, we present a chattersode answering Moth's question! Fae asked what conspiracy theories we do— or could— believe in. We end up on a ride discussing Abe Lincoln, spying tech, and the death of the internet. Maybe in this episode we'll convince YOU to believe in conspiracies...CW: Death, Loss of PrivacyMusic provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support. 

Yes, this episode, we get into hygiene of the derriere, alongside the evolution of the wipers of the "tenderest places" of the human body, excusing the eye. Join us if you can!CW: POOP, Butt Stuff, People Doing Things With Their ButtsMusic provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support. 

With the holidays in the way of our normal schedule, Remy and M sit back and discuss horror for a bit. They tickle topics like movies, tropes, books, and pet peeves— share with us your horror opinions!CW: Blood, Gore, DeathMusic provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support. 

With Remy out sick, it's up to M and Karen to fill in! This episode, we discuss what a cozy game is and make some recommendations. Feel free to recommend your own!Music provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support. 

Once upon a time, when oil was beginning to become a commodity, people crawled upon the earth to sniff-snort the essence of petrol up. It wasn't until Abram James came along and revolutionized the practice by introducing a new method: being PSYCHIC.CW: Societal Racism (nothing too bad)Music provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support. 

The Freedom of Information Act has blessed us with the ability to peruse some of the heinous crimes the United States has committed. This episode jumps in and talks about one of our country's most well-known conspiracy theories proven right. Big big big trigger warnings on this one y'all!CW: Nazis, Torture, Death, Sexual Assault Music provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support. 

Join us as we dive into the trippy tale of the CIA's wild plan to control minds—one magic mushroom at a time. We'll dig into the psychedelic expeditions, the tests that followed, and how ‘shrooms went from Mexican hillsides to U.S. labs (and citizens).CW: Drug UseMusic provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support. 

This week we rush back across the pond to look at how the United States took the vampire menace. The answer? Well... not great. Vampires menaced New England in particular, causing disease and death wherever they were found.CW: Death, Disease, Dead Bodies, DecompositionMusic provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support. 

Time for a good ol' spooky episode! We have a listener question that delves into the vampire burial rites— how did the people in vampire times deal with the horrible and terribly common problem of the dead rising, hungry for the lifeblood of the common man?CW: Death, Desecration of Bodies, Description of CorpsesMusic provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support. 

Down in beautiful Appalachia, we got creatures, we got features, we got aliens, we got giant glowing guys who love cars. This episode covers the FLATWOODS MONSTER, a fabled creature of much renown! Unless you're normal, I guess, and don't go down into the cryptid mines very much. A listener question from Dinah gets answered by Karen tonight and get ready— we got a dramatic reading!CW: FearMusic provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]Additional Music by https://www.purple-planet.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support. 

Have you ever thought to yourself that a celebrity doesn't look like how they used to? No? Well, some people have. Have you ever thought to yourself that a celebrity has died ten years ago and someone is masquerading as them? No? Bro people have thought that too. This episode we delve into the world of celebrity clones, thanks to a helpful question from our listener Jill! Since 2001, Britney Spears' first death, her clones have been infiltrating pop culture. Supposedly. Really. I guess. Let's analyze the people who are holding a magnifying glass and analyzing Britney!CW: Abuse, Death (by OD, Car Accident), ConspiracyMusic provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support. 

We have another listener question from Jeremiah Jinglecock! He asked us about smoking banana peels— and lo! Not only is it real, but we have the recipe.CW: Super brief mention of slavery, Drug Use, PoliceMusic provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support. 

This week we cover Isa's question about medieval law! We venture first into ordeals and then address a mock trial between none other than Jesus and the Devil. We debate on who we would side with and the legalities of the modern day. And somehow, boobs are involved?CW: Death (by Fire, Drowning, Oil, Choking, Poison), Religious PersecutionMusic provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support. 

A listener question from Bramble comes to you this week as we discuss the origin of the aquarium! It starts with the need to look closer at certain cephalopods and grows into an industry that tries its best to do right by its captive subjects.CW: Fish Death/HarmMusic provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support.

It's expensive to live, and it's expensive to die. Not only that, you still have choices for your corpse after death! Join us today as we delve into less conventional ways to dispose of your mortal instrument and the price point for some much cooler alternatives than a box.CW: Death, DecayMusic provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support.

We're returning this week to the listener question from Charlie! This week we address three more idioms: paint the town red, crocodile tears, and run amok. Springheel Jack hops into this episode alongside crocodilians and culture bound syndromes!CW: violence, mental illness, murder, mass murder, suicide, suicide by police (mostly all after the ad break)Music provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support.

This week and next week, we're answering a listener question from Charlie! He asked about some specific idioms so this week we talk about what idioms are, some examples of them, and get into the first two he asked about: "Blow smoke up your ass" and "warts and all".CW: Medical Procedure, GenocideMusic provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support.

Several facilities in the U.S. and abroad maintain warehouse morgues full of frozen human heads and bodies, waiting for the future. The idea of being cryogenically frozen has been around in science-fiction for a while now, but is it really possible? Well, a small group of people think cryonics is their ticket to reanimation in the future. But what are the chances, and who was the first person to be frozen?CW: Death, Decay, Medical ProceduresMusic provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support.

A listener question courtesy of Novalee! This episode explores a case from 1827 that drew national attention in England. Maria Marten was supposed to get married, but unfortunately her beau was not of the same mind. Dreams and conspiracies end with tragedy, and we take the time to look at case transcripts and share the details.CW: Murder, Infant HarmMusic provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support.

A listener question courtesy of Novalee! This episode explores a case from 1827 that drew national attention in England. Maria Marten was supposed to get married, but unfortunately her beau was not of the same mind. Dreams and conspiracies end with tragedy, and we take the time to look at case transcripts and share the details.CW: Murder, Infant HarmMusic provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support.

Molasses— sticky, sweet, and responsible for destroying a large part of Boston. On a hot summer's day, some people swear they still smell the remnants of the Great Molasses Flood of 1919. The substance oozed through town and wrought sugary destruction, destroying vehicles and buildings alike. In this episode, we talk about how it spilled and the difficulty of dealing with such an enormous amount of an incredibly strange accident.CW: Death, Animal Harm, Property DamageMusic provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support.

In the town of Mattoon, IL, during the second World War, the sweet smell of paralytic gas floated into the bedrooms of sleeping victims. A series of attacks brought international attention to the town, with so many frightening attacks that even soldiers on the warfront wrote home about it. So what exactly happened in Mattoon in 1944?CW: War, Needles, Loss of Bodily ControlMusic provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support.

A touch of rouge on the lips is easy to access now, and we have hundreds of brands just waiting to touch up some color. But where did lipstick come from? How did lipstick development change over the millenia? And just how long have we been adding some color to our lips?CW: Bugs, Brief mention of WarMusic provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support.

What started as a silly little question about a dictator's proclivities, quickly turned into a very serious discussion on North Korea, government, and sex work. Heavy trigger warnings on this episode as Remy details to us the reports of Kim Jong-Ill and Kim Jong-Un's 기쁨조 (Kippumjo), or in English: Pleasure Squad.CW: Sex Trafficking, Sexual Exploitation, Pedophila, Cult MentalityMusic provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support.

"Five out of six dogs order Purina when they drive in!" But did you know none of those dogs knew that Purina has cultic ties? In this episode we talk about the origin of PURINA as a company and how they intertwine with the Ralston cult. CW: EugenicsMusic provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support.

This is the final episode of a four part series on the Nahanni Valley. For the most context, please start from part 1. At long last, we wrap up the Nahanni Valley by addressing the mammoth in the room: what supernatural forces may be lurking in the Valley? What creatures could have caused the mysterious happenings that have become the latest beau of the cryptozoology/true crime history world? The final episode puts a pin in the known and the unknown— listen to meet the Valley's oldest denizens!CW: Violence Toward Animals, DeathMusic provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support.

The incidents in the Nahanni Valley aren't limited to just in the early 1900s. This episode touches on further strange incidents, ruling out a potential serial killer and discussing what isolation could do to the mind...CW: Violence Toward Animals, Lots of Death, Suicide, FireMusic provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support.

It's called 'Hentai', and it's art. Jokes aside, where did these pornographic pictographs get their start? Why are tentacles involved? Where did the term come from? Remy guides us on a lusty lecture talking about the origin.CW: Sex, Non-human SexMusic provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support.

This is the second episode in a multipart series. If you haven't listened, please go back and listen to part 1! The McLeod brothers aren't the only unlucky people in the Nahanni. We talk about people on the run— or simply lost for years until the mystery is unveiled. What happened to the girl who slipped away? Who is the Mad Trapper? How many people are being hit over the head with bottles??CW: Death, Dismemberment, Assault, Mental Illness, Gun ViolenceMusic provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support.

We've got a listener question episode today, the first of a multi-part series! Up in Canada is a beautiful park reserve boasting amazing canoeing, camping, hiking— and history. The Nahanni National Park Reserve boasts names like "Funeral Range", "Deadman's Valley", and "Hell's Gate" for good reason. This episode we introduce you to the valley and bring you into the beginning of the string of deaths and disappearances that surround this enormous watershed.CW: Death, Dismemberment, SuicideMusic provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support.

We once again are diving into a Chattersode and exploring the world of animals. Specifically, what our favorite animals, and even more specifically, our favorite birds are! Why are so granular about it? We have a lot to say about these birds and why they're so amazing, so tune in to hear about some amazing mimics, minds, and mischievious birds of the animal kingdom. CW: Animal DeathMusic provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support.

So beyond the history of two prophets, where did Mormonism go in the modern era? How does it mesh with our modern sensibilities and contemporary religious practices? We discuss this along with some personal experiences in this episode, neatly finishing our foray into the LDS.CW: Proselytizing, Forced Religious Participation, PolygamyMusic provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support.

Build your celestial kingdom collection now! With over 50 potential wives, the world is your oyster. Each wife has a unique personality and traits! But watch out— it's possible to lose a wife if your resource management is poor! Play as THE PROPHET BRIGHAM YOUNG in this revolutionary new MOVEMENT!CW: Murder, Proselytizing/Forced Conversion, RacismMusic provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support.

Back before Dr. Ruth was the go-to sexologist, there was James Graham. A Scottish-born man with a famous temple, he had some interesting ideas about what would fix whatever your sexual problems were. Listen in as we learn about the early history of sexology. CW: Sex and various adult activitiesMusic provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support.

We enter the world of religion once again by addressing one of the Big Ones... the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or... Mormonism. How did it get its start? How did the LDS church wind up in Utah when Joseph Smith started in Vermont? Where did all those unusual practices get their start? This is the first of a multi-part episode series.CW: Child Death (one sentence), Gun Violence, ReligionMusic provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support.

Have you valued the little things in life? The mundane things? The tiny things around you that quietly make your life better? Occlunapids are one of these things. They hold back disaster... make sure things don't come tumbling from their homes... and most importantly... they clip bread bags closed.Music provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support.

We're answering a question from our lovely listeners, and this ended up being a 2 parter! This half discusses what the hell is going on with this man— is he like, okay? (Answer: no) Why buy Twitter? Why constantly sink into the mire? What minority opinion is putting him on a pedestal and raising him higher than he should be? CW: Bullying, Mention of Someone Calling Someone Else a Pedophile, Submarines, ClaustrophobiaMusic provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support.

Sometimes there are people out there we love to hate. Elon Musk is one of them. So-called developer of exploding rockets, speeding death traps, and online banking, Musk has really screwed the pooch with media relations. Which is astounding, considering he owns a huge chunk of social media now. So, what the hell is this guy's problem?CW: Children Stuck In Caves, Apartheid Music provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support.

The day has come. Since 2022 we have declined all personal questions... until now. Now you, listener, get to find out the reason we don't typically take personal questions. Which is: we get really into it. How do koalas and the morality of dolphins relate? What is a real life cryptid that EXISTS? What do brain wrinkles have to do with living your damn life??? All this and more... in our first personal question episode.CW: Death (animal), The Ocean, The Concept of Ableism, STDsMusic provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support.

Have you ever looked at the wonders of the ancient world and thought "I wonder how this was made?" Well, we can answer that question for at least one of them, and that is the Colosseum. Ancient Rome was a wild, huge place, and we took a lot of things from it into the modern day. After you listen to this episode, you'll know one way or the other how you feel about what the Romans thought about and did with bodily fluids. CW: Bodily FluidsMusic provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support.