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Episodes

136. Dogman and Kasha Demon

Oct. 20, 2022

Kat’s ready to convert you to the ‘dog side’ with a lesson on Dog Man. Is Dog Man sexy or scary? Listen and find out! Then, Hayley takes us on a tour of the Kaimuki House where a demonic cat stalks the halls and uses corpses…

135. The Doll Man of Russia and Werewolves

Oct. 13, 2022

You will never look at Build-A-Bear the same after hearing Hayley’s harrowing tale of Anatoly Moskvin, self-proclaimed necropolyst, who “collected” vintage “dolls.” It’s worse than it sounds and we’re sorry.  Next, Kat break…

134. The Bell Witch and Creepy Clowns

Oct. 6, 2022

It’s officially the Halloween season and we are not going to let you forget it! Kat starts out with a paranormal classic: The Bell Witch. The Bell Witch is considered a compelling case for the existence of the paranormal as …

133. Neuschwanstein Castle and Juan Pujol García

Sept. 29, 2022

The annual Oktoberfest episode is here! Kat’s lesson brings us to a storybook castle in a storybook setting: Neuschwanstein! Like any good fantasy, the castle housed a king who was, unfortunately, too beautiful. Too beautifu…

132. Room 1046 Mystery and Ice Cream

Sept. 22, 2022

Hayley recaps the mysterious death of Artemus Ogletree. We don’t know what bell boys do, but walking into a bloody crime scene is certainly not in the job description. Then, Kat teaches a lesson on something she hates: ice c…

131. Big Nose George and McDonalds Monopoly Scandal

Sept. 15, 2022

Hayley disturbs us all with the story of wild west outlaw, “Big Nose George,” the fashion icon. Big Nose George killed, but had they added the nipples he would have SLAYED. Then, sit on Ronald McDonald’s lap as Kat tells the…

130. The David Reimer Case and The Champawat Man-eater

Sept. 8, 2022

Content warning: This episode contians. references to sexual assault, pedophilia, CP, and mental illness like depression and suicide.  This week, Hayley covers the case of David Reimer. Anonymously known in the medical commu…

129. Marie-Josephe Angelique and The Curse of the Hope Diamond

Sept. 1, 2022

Canada check! Kat tells the story of Marie-Josephe Angelique, an enslaved woman whose bravery and tenacity made her a symbol of black resistance. She probably didn’t start the fire, but we’d love that for her if she had. Nex…

128. 1950s Quiz Show Scandal and Portrait of Madame...

Aug. 25, 2022

This week, Kat covers a 1950s game show scandal, which feels much less like a game when the Supreme Court gets involved. Come for the drama, stay for the unique names and a surprise origin story at the end! Next, Hayley cove…

127. Human-Ape Hybrid Experiment and Medieval Animal Trials

Aug. 18, 2022

Be scared, because Hayley’s here to tell you about Ilya Ivanov and his love of artificial insemination. Ivanov’s ultimate goal was to produce a chimp-human hybrid.. by any means necessary. You know it’s bad when the Soviets …

126. The Umbrella Murder and The Shark Arm Mystery

Aug. 11, 2022

Kat covers the umbrella murder of Georgi Markov. Bad boy broke the #1 rule: Don’t make fun of the government! To be fair, it's a heroic act to speak out against Bulgarian communism… But no one expects to die by... Well, just…

125. East German Balloon Escape and Near-Death Experiences

Aug. 4, 2022

Kat covers the Strelzyk and Wetzel families’ daring escape from East Germany in their homemade hot air balloon. You know living under the Soviets was bad when 8 people were willing to fly 8,200 feet in the air in a contrapti…

124. Henrietta Lack's Immortal Cells and Harry R. Truman's Mt. St. Helens Death

July 28, 2022

Hayley teaches a lesson on Henrietta's Immortal Cells; the lady had cells on cells on cells! Henrietta unknowingly saved over 10 million lives with her HeLa cell line but the defecit of medical ethics is adding up to... not …

123. Deep Throat and Lord Byron

July 21, 2022

Kat teaches a lesson on Deep Throat, the movie not the Watergate mole. Although they might have something in common- can we be 100% sure Nixon didn’t have a clitorous in the back of his throat? Then, Hayley tells the life st…

122. Casket Girls and The Corrupted Blood Pandemic

July 14, 2022

Kat's lesson takes us to New France aka France 2 (the sequel) aka NAWLINS.  Also, some strange pale girls carrying caskets for duffle bags are following us. NONE of this lesson is embellished so throw on your Team Edward shi…

121. Michael Rockefeller's Disappearance and Crystals

July 7, 2022

Nepotism pays, but it also KILLS. When daddy’s money couldn’t buy Michael Rockefeller what he wanted, he paid with his life. Or did he?? Then, get ready to ‘add to cart’ because we’re here to remind you about crystals. Do th…

120. Florida Man and Escape from Alcatraz

June 30, 2022

Kat covers one of the internet's most beloved species: Florida Man. Need we say more? From killing a man with a sword named "Kindness" to closet adventures, it seems the Florida Man cannot be stopped. Next, Hayley ponders if…

119. Mosquitos and ASMR

June 23, 2022

If you grapefruit your man and Kim Kardashian pomelos her man, does that mean mosquitos mandarin orange their man? This week on this mosquito cockfighting ring that we call a podcast, Hayley tells us about the world’s most h…

118. RuPaul and The Tartarian Empire

June 16, 2022

Come for RuPaul and The U-Hauls and Shantay, you stay for Star Booty! This week, Kat covers the awe-inspiring life of QUEEN, RuPaul Andre Charles. Happy Pride Month! You better work! Next, Hayley takes us off the deep end an…

117. Alice Liddell in Wonderland and Dance Marathons

June 9, 2022

Hayley tells us Alice in Wonderland was a real person, and the whole story is just one big creepy detail. Yeah, this is not a fun lesson. Drink every time we say “disgusting.” Then, Kat reminds us that humans have always bee…

116. The Gin Craze and Who Let The Dogs Out

June 2, 2022

Kat covers the Gin Craze where you can get drunk for a penny or dead drunk for 2 pennies! Gin and tonic, to know her is to love her. But some people loved her a little too much. Next, Hayley quieries, who let the dogs out? I…

115. Caligula and The Stomach of Alexis St. Martin

May 26, 2022

Hayley covers Joffrey Baratheon’s inspo: the Roman Emperor Caligula. Like and follow for his cute nighttime skin care routine of almost murdering his bestfriend and donate to us on Patreon so Hayley can be exiled to an islan…

114. Refrigerator Cats and Hypnosis

May 19, 2022

"Rats and cats" was the 1800s version of chain email, a simpler time when reliable sources were travleing men and evolution occured in 5 generations or less. Kat teaches us how one rumor about cold storage pest solutions swe…

113. Mesmerism and Polgar Sister Prodigies

May 12, 2022

Franz Anton Mesmer discovered that the antidote to all mammalian ailments is a magnetized rod. Isn’t it weird how women always seem to need healing between their thighs? Then, it’s time to FIDE for your right to play chess! …