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A podcast for curious people, by curious people. Every week we take turns presenting a new topic, and the other host has no idea what the topic will be. We strive to entertain and educate in a way that’s loose and fun! Our topics are all over the place, from light and funny to dark and sometimes spooky. Parental Advisory Warning: We might use strong language. https://www.TechnicallyAConversation.com/
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Few alien abduction stories are as well known as Travis Walton’s. His story inspired a best selling book and the movie Fire In The Sky. For those unfamiliar, Walton claims he was abducted on November 5th, 1975 while returning home from logging at the Sitgreaves National Forest in Arizona. His disappearance made international news and he didn’t reap…
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Eurovision Song Contest stands as a testament to the power of music to unite, inspire, and uplift. From its humble beginnings as a simple radio broadcast to its status as a global cultural phenomenon as a dazzling televised spectacle, Eurovision continues to capture the hearts and imaginations of millions around the world. The contest has spawned a…
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L'appel du Vide or Call Of The Void is the strange uncharacteristic phenomenon one feels to put themselves in imminent danger, like the urge to jump off a building or cliff when looking over the edge or swerving into oncoming traffic while driving. Most people never act upon this urge and affects those who have never had any suicidal tendencies or …
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Blue balls, one of the biggest mysteries for women. A big myth is it’s all the sperm backed up that causes their pain or ache. Yet, scientifically speaking it’s widely accepted that it’s the additional blood pooled around down there. And I say widely accepted because Blue Balls is NOT in any medical textbooks! How can that be if more than half of m…
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Kleine-Levin Syndrome or KLS is a condition that affects 1 in 1 million people and causes them to sleep for extended periods of time. Known as Sleeping Beauty Syndrome, those afflicted have slept for days, weeks, and even months. It’s unknown what causes the illness and there is no cure. Today, we’ll discuss this illness and some people who suffer …
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From her induction into the Billboard Latin Music Hall of Fame to the establishment of the Selena Museum in Corpus Christi, Texas, Selena's influence continues to be as strong as ever. Her impact on Latin music, fashion, and culture is undeniable, and her memory lives on through her music, which continues to inspire new generations of fans. With th…
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Edgar Cayce The Sleeping Prophet was known for putting himself in a sleeplike trance to access the universal consciousness and gave readings, made predictions, and cured those that were ill. He claimed to have acquired his special gift after being visited by a winged woman while reading the bible in the forest. Despite his great powers, he wasn’t a…
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In 2002 a well respected woman in Southern India died. 6 years later, her husband died in a similar manner. The family suffered 2 more deaths later in a shorter and shorter time span. There were also 2 more deaths in a connected family. Was this some kind of genetic silent killer or was this a serial killer in Southern India because they all did di…
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RRR is a 2022 Telugu language Indian action film that first came to the attention of Western audiences when their Netflix trailer featuring almost comical over-exaggerated action and special effects scenes went viral. We took a chance on it and were pleasantly surprised. The movie had a mission, a romance, friendship, betrayal, redemption, and more…
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The Mexican city of Tampico, Tamaulipas is in the Southeastern region of Mexico overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. It was once known for regularly getting hit by hurricanes, but a hurricane hasn’t made landfall since 1966. Many believe this is due to the region being protected by aliens, as UFO’s first started to be reported regularly in the region in…
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The brand Stanley and their cups have been around for over 100 years. They got their start by catering to the common blue collared man who worked long hours, and needed a way to keep his drink of choice cold or warm for long hours. In 2020, a group of women who managed a blog by the name of “The Buy Guide” started pushing the Stanley Cup and the pe…
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Few bands have made a bigger impact on music and pop culture than The Misfits. Their unique brand of horror punk transcended genres and influenced everyone from Guns N Roses to Metallica. But constant fighting and line up changes led to the band dissolving before they could enjoy the popularity and loyal fan base that they would eventually develop.…
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On February 6, 1945 the legend Bob Marley was born! As a child he was a palm reader, and his first album was not Reggae but Ska! When Bob Marley and The Wailers accepted $2,000 to go home after being stranded in the UK, he promised an album in repayment and delivered a Reggae album! Listen to hear us talk about his assassination attempt, how he was…
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In 2013 200 bottles of Pappy Van Winkle bourbon went missing from the Buffalo Trace distillery, making international news. Each bottle often fetches over $4,000.00 on the secondary market, making it one of the most expensive and sought after whiskeys in the world. While Toby Curtsinger was convicted of the crime, none of the bottles were ever recov…
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Our Founding Fathers have been attributed to greatness from penning the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, to leading us in war, and becoming some of our most important public figures in history, some even becoming the first presidents of the United States. In this episode, in a segment I like to refer to boozy, floozy or both, I wil…
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John “Fritz” Johnson was living on top of the world. He was a successful radio personality, television sports director, was married to a beautiful model, and was a champion archer. He was one of the best known and most liked personalities in Omaha, NE. While promoting some archery gear he was approached by someone claiming to be his niece and his 2…
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In 1972 the Robertson family and sea hitchhiker Robin Williams were on a mission to sail around the world. They were stranded at sea when a whale attacked their boat and cracked it in half, leaving them stranded to fend for themselves. They caught sea turtles and a shark to survive and even drank turtle blood! How did this family manage to survive …
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In 1891, Octavia Hatcher fell into a deep depression after her only child died shortly after childbirth. A few months later she went into a coma and died. Due to it being an unusually hot spring, she was quickly buried. Several people in her town also went into similar comas but ended up making full recoveries, causing Octavia’s family to wonder if…
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In September of 1982, a string of unsolved murders were occurring in Chicago. 7 healthy people, ranging in ages from 12 to 35, would fall to their death as a result of taking Tylenol, and the case is still unsolved to this day. What was killing these people and at such a rapid rate? How did Chicago respond to these murders to get them under control…
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The CIA has had a long and storied history riddled with conspiracy theories, but sometimes, those conspiracies have proven to be true. MK-ULTRA, the CIA’s attempt at mind control is one such conspiracy. This conspiracy has it all, from drugging people with LSD, to using sex workers and torture to get people to turn. In this episode, we’ll discuss s…
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Nothing says Christmas like a poinsettia but how did this Mexican shrub become so pivotal for Christmas? Franciscan monks in Mexico decorated Nativity scenes with this bright red and green plant. In fact, this is why Christmas colors are red and green! Get all the details on how the Poinsettia went from being beloved by the Aztecs to now loved by m…
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In 1974 a small town named Boston, OH was evacuated by the government and became an abandoned ghost town. As the years passed so did the legends surrounding this town and it soon became known for its murderous Satanists, toxic chemical spills, and church with upside down crosses. But, are any of these legends true? In this episode, we’ll go over so…
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Krampus dates back for hundreds of years. In America, he was only introduced to us, roughly in the beginning of the millennium. Krampus is described as a half man, half goat, who drags naughty children to hell. In this episode, we will discuss Krampus and other villainous creatures as Saint Nicholas’ counterpart, discuss his origin story, and trace…
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Cryonics is the practice of freezing someone who has died in the hopes of reviving them in the future when science and medicine has advanced enough that this would be possible. You’ve probably heard that Walt Disney was cryogenically frozen and is stored beneath the Pirates Of The Caribbean ride at Disneyland, but is there any truth to this? With a…
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Thanksgiving is coming around and we’re diving into the woman who made this National Holiday possible, after trying for over 3 decades. Sarah Josepha Hale was a big advocate for women’s education - we get into her life story, good and bad. November is also American Indian Heritage month so we’ll also learn how Thanksgiving customs go back to not ju…
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In the summer of 1934 2 goldminers blew a hole in the side of the San Pedro Mountains near Casper Wyoming and discovered a cave. While they didn’t find the gold they were looking for, they didn’t leave the cave empty handed. They discovered a small 14 inch mummy. Dubbed the Pedro Mountain Mummy, its existence seemed to create more questions than it…
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October 31st is synonymous with Halloween, but there are other holidays that are celebrated during the spooky season like All Souls Day, All Saints Day, and The Day of the Dead, or how I like to refer to it - El Dia de los Muertos. In this episode, we will travel through time to see how these holidays came to be, discuss some of its traditions, and…
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Extremely cold winters and starvation are enough to test most people physically and mentally, but for some people, it pushes them to the most taboo of all taboos. Cannibalism. For the Algonquin speaking tribes of the Northern United States and Canada, they are warned of the Wendigo that could possess those that have been weakened by their environme…
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Halloween is without a doubt our favorite holiday, so to celebrate this Halloween, we bring you a story from our Super Friend and Isela’s Brother In Law, Bill. While visiting his girlfriend in college in Nebraska, Bill and his friends decided to play the Ouija board to kill some time. Little did they know what they were getting themselves into. Was…
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In 2011 a Russian man was arrested for having a doll collection. Only these lifesize dolls were not dolls, they were human corpses. He threw birthday parties for them and watched cartoons with them. We’ll get into his childhood and how he was able to exhume so many little girl corpses in this mega creepy story! Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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Anyone who grew up in the 80’s remembers the Satanic Panic as a phenomenon that couldn’t be escaped. The news and talk shows were constantly covering new allegations and investigations into Satanic Cult Rituals as well as stories of victims and the accused. Everything from music, corporations, cartoons, and toys were in league with Satan. But did y…
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Jeepers Creepers, which debuted in 2001, has a classic opening scene of two college-aged brother and sister duo, traveling back home to their parents. Little did they know that their lives would change forever on that road trip. But were you aware that this movie was actually inspired by true events? In this episode we will do a shallow dive of all…
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La Ciguapa is one of the Dominican Republic’s most popular and well known legends and has been closely ingrained in its culture. Often described as a 3 foot tall woman with hair down to her calves and backwards feet, anyone who sees La Ciguapa is mesmerized by her beauty. But, don’t let those good looks fool you, there’s a dark side to this menacin…
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For Hispanic Heritage we’re going to chat about one of the most inspirational life stories! He literally jumped the Southern border fence to America. He went from homeless, migrant farm worker to being a Harvard Medical Student! Listen to hear this amazing story! Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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In 1999 the remains of a 20 year old beheaded boy were found in the Mexican temple of Aztec wind god Ehecatl. The boy was holding a ceramic skull in each hand. Initially dismissed as toys, they were later discovered to be instruments, now known as the Aztec Death Whistle due to their bone chilling terrifying sound, but their purpose is unknown. Tod…
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September 11, 2001 was a grim day when terrorists attacked US soil and almost 3,000 lives were taken. If you’re old enough to remember, I bet you knew exactly where you were or what your day looked like on that awful day. In this episode, we will recount the horrific details, discuss how 9/11 impacted our lives personally, and touch on some of the …
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The Brazen Bull was a hollow brass bull allegedly used by King Phalaris to torture his subjects in the most sadistic imaginable way. A victim was placed in the bull while a fire was lit beneath it, roasting them alive. Their cries and screams mimicked the sound of the bull as they resonated in the horns and whistles inside. But, was there any truth…
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The UAP Congressional hearings dropped some weird bombs! Government knowledge of crash sites? Claims of recovered non-human biometrics? Join us to dissect what was said in the 2 hour hearing. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠o⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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In 1954 a businessman was detained in an airport in Tokyo when they couldn’t verify the man’s passport. The passport seemed legit, but no one had ever heard of the country that issued it. Just as mysteriously as he appeared, he disappeared without a trace while in a guarded room. Was he a traveler from a parallel universe or was it all a ruse by a …
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Freddy Krueger and A Nightmare on Elm Street is an iconic movie that debuted in 1984 about a perverted and fiendish serial killer who preyed on teenagers. This evil spirit torments and kills his victims while they sleep, in the realm of their dreams. But, did you know that Wes Craven's inspiration for this movie is loosely based on a true story? In…
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In 1998 a man claiming to be a time traveler contacted Art Bell’s Coast To Coast radio show to tell him about his mission to save the world and some disasters in our future. 2 years later he elaborated on his predictions on the time travel institute forum, and the legend of John Titor was born. Today, we’ll discuss if he might have saved us from ce…
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Wedding season is upon us and we’re talking history of wedding traditions! Like wedding dresses - the first ones were NOT white! And how the bouquet was to mask the bride’s funky body odor smell! And why diamond rings!? Listen and find out! Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠o⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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Amelia Earhart is one of history’s most famous and celebrated pilots. Not only was she a pioneer in aviation, she also broke gender norms and inspired many women to follow their dreams. Today, on Amelia Earhart day, we’ll cover her history, some of her accomplishments, and some of the theories surrounding her disappearance. Did she really crash in …
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Do you know the Muffin Man? The one on Drury Lane? As kids we are taught these seemingly innocent nursery rhymes but several are based off of gruesome parts of history, but is the Muffin Man one of them? In this episode, we will dive into one of history's oldest nursery rhymes, the legend behind it, and possibly London's first serial killer. Follow…
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On Saturday June 24th, 2023, we had our 2 year anniversary YouTube Livestream. It was so much fun having you all join us in the chatroom and interacting with us! This is the audio version of that, if you prefer to listen, or you were there and want to relive the experience. In this episode, we’ll talk about the Safety Not Guaranteed time travel cla…
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In part 2 of our crossover show with Stories: The True And The Fictional, we talk about a man who hit his head during a swimming accident and becomes an expert pianist, a true crime story about Lady Leatherface and her unorthodox meal prep, and the story of Wojtek, the Polish war hero that also happened to be a bear. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTub…
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The Great Emu War of 1932 is a little known war in which the Australian Army fought 20,000 Emu’s and lost. Today we welcome our friends Jamie and Ryan from the podcast Stories: The True And The Fictional who share the details of this military operation with us, and Jamie also tells us about his new book Letters From The Emu War which he wrote from …
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It’s our Father’s Day episode so we’re going to listen to two delightful Dads stories! One about how a dad was so determined to get his daughter out of their small town in China, and how he charted her life from 4 years old. The second story is how a daughter had to deal with the tables turned and had to be patient and understanding with her father…
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Celestial Seasonings has been one of America’s most popular tea brands for several years, but their uplifting quotes and corporate morals were shaped by a more sinister ideology. Today, we’ll discuss the racist propaganda that guided their company culture, its ties to aliens, cults, and eugenics, and how their leader went on to become the president…
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John Harvey Kellogg was an eccentric philanthropist. Some, if not most, might even consider him way too outlandish. But did you know that he pioneered the way we eat breakfast now? Today, we will discuss Kellogg's upbringing, his religious values and beliefs, and his sadistic views on purity and cleanliness. Listen and have your idea of Cornflakes …
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