There lived a certain man in Russia long ago. He was big and strong and didn’t actually live that long ago?

In our 78th episode, Sierra spins the terrifying tale of Grigori Rasputin, while Colin visits yet another liminal space. You’ll hear about EpiPen trauma, the art of helicoptering, and maybe learn how to get hot babes.

Blow. The Big C. Snow. Nose Candy. Cocaine. It makes the world go round. And, it’s somehow more useful than it’s close cousin, powdered sugar.

This week, Colin tells the story of Colombian drug lord and narcoterrorist Pablo Escobar while Sierra tries to figure out if there’s dead bodies under a U.S. highway. Join us as we discuss the mechanics of bullfighting, drug smuggling 101, and whether or not you need a bike shop to have a career in crime.

It’s the 90s. You just purchased a brand-new Lisa Frank notebook and pen set at your elementary school book fair. Outfitted with the coolest stationary, you’re set to be the most popular kid in class. But little do you know, Lisa Frank’s backstory isn’t quite the neon dreamland it seems to be.

This week, Sierra tells a terrifying tale of cocaine and neon baby animals, while Colin tries to remember Lisa Frank’s technicolor dreamland. Join us as we talk about bad names for babies, the nostalgia surrounding the Trapper Keeper, and the exact reason why the United States court system is so damn slow. It’s bright, it’s textured, and it could be Communism. It’s Lisa Frank!

Remember when you were in school and you learned about the Pythagorean theorem and realized it’s stupid and useless and there’s absolutely no point? Well. . . now there is. Kinda.

This week, Colin tells a tale of cannibalism and Greek gods, while Sierra speculates what kind of dinosaur Jesus rode. Join us as we discuss smart dads, music theory IV, and an entire religion based on a geometric shape. It’s strict, it’s complex, and it’s mindless. It’s math!

She sees you when you’re baking. She knows when you’re awake. She knows if you bake bad or good, so don’t mess up your birthday cake. It’s Betty Crocker.

In this episode, Sierra tells Colin how award winning (and explosive) flour plotted its way into every American’s pantry. You’ll hear about Guy Fieri’s newest television series, disastrous Kmart chronicles, and what the heck neon actually is. 

Picture this: you go to a party in some fancy New York City high-rise. They bring in a cake. A girl jumps out of it. Everyone loves it. And you only have one question: why’d you ruin the cake!?

This week, Colin tells us the history of girls jumping out of cake while Sierra describes some of the worst (best?) Christmas movies she’s watched this week. Join us as we discuss how to tame a bird, Sierra’s childhood dog, and how to make peppermint bark.

Every great adventurer has 3 things: a mission, the grit to get it done, and a rivalry with someone who likes blowing up bridges.

In Episode 72, Sierra tells the tale of an adventurer, his arch nemesis, and a plot to bring them together to solve a meat scandal. Join us as we calculate the speed of carnival rides, chat about Colin’s targeted ads, and discuss how to ship a hippopotamus. 

You know what makes everything better? Dogs. Have a bad day? DOG. Scrape your knee? DOG. Still single even though your relatives keep BEGGING you to find a partner? . . . DOG!!! 

In this episode, Colin tells (yet another) story about trains while Sierra gushes over a dog named Owney. Join us as we discuss snail mail propaganda, post office fever dreams, and the canine version of OnlyFans.

Abraham Lincoln, giant phallic statues, and Frozen Dead Guys. What do they all have in common? Big groups of people REALLY like them. And this is episode is about those groups of people.

This week, Colin and Sierra take turns clicking the seatbelt and telling the stories of some of the most interesting global gatherings. Join us as we discuss the REAL identity of a Secret Santa, Green Day’s newest single, and how to properly store your late grandfather’s body.

We’ve all done it. Giggled under your breath at the mention of 69. Chuckled at someone alluding to the act of 69-ing. But WHO actually enjoys this heinous deed? (Spoiler: it’s not us)

This week, Colin tells us about French revolutionary Anne-Josèphe Terwagne while Sierra explains where donut holes come from. Join us as we discover the molecular structure of carbohydrates, the year 1969, and Wikipedia’s sexual liberation.

The bookends of a great campfire treat or a wonderful after-school snack; the trusty graham cracker. Did you ever wonder how it came into existence? Well, we can tell you now, it’s not what you’d expect.

This week, Sierra tells the tale of the goddamn cracker that invented the graham cracker, while Colin reminds us that masturbation and food are not related. Join us as we discuss the importance of modern social etiquette, a drag queen named Cholera, and why we should all consume more s’mores.

You know that feeling when you just got dumped and it feels like literally everyone around you is in love and happy? Well, we definitely know that feeling, because of this story.

This week, Sierra and Colin navigate the icky-icky egg shells surrounding Anna Ivanovna, the self-centered queen of Russia. Join us as we discuss the ice physics, the difference between a boar and a pig, and Sierra’s extreme misconceptions about the shape of the earth.

It’s been around for years. It’s in your house right now. It’s enjoyed at almost every meal. It’s everywhere (probably in your pockets too). It’s cheese. And there’s way too much of it!

This week, Colin advocates for the lactose intolerant while telling the ridiculous history of an American favorite food group: cheese. Join us as we discuss the USDA’s racist undertones, the length of an underground bunker lease, and how stressful the food pyramid really is!

How do you feel about ghosts? What about circus acts? This episode might help you answer both questions! Maybe.

This week, we are joined by contractors-turned-ghost-hunters Jeremy and Amanda, as they tell some scary (and scary funny) stories. Join us as we talk about how to water graveyard grass, how much a Coke bottle is worth, and what it takes to make a pool full of holy water.

Plug in your brain worms and glue on your eyelashes, because drag king extraordinaire, Simon Hyperion joins us in the basement this week!

This week, Colin rushes through the history of the Moulin Rouge, while Simon educates us on the layout of theaters. Join us as we discuss Nazi sex workers, Sierra’s water sign itchiness, and the difference between stage and movie musicals.