Why Would You Ask That?

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.

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.