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.

People used to do some crazy things for clout. And this might be the craziest thing we’ve ever heard of.

This week, Sierra tells the story of Mary Toft, a woman who went to the extreme to become famous, while Colin slowly realizes that this whole thing is nasty. Join us as we discuss the correct spelling of psoriasis, old-timey science experiments, and the miracle of childbirth.

What’s that phrase? Oil and water don’t mix?

This week, Colin puts Cleveland back on the basement map while Sierra explains conspiracy theories about the Big One. Join us as we discuss the cost of bridge infrastructure, the flammability of drywall, and the only good thing Richard Nixon has ever done.

This episode is the best thing since sliced bread! Or that’s what we thought.

This week, Sierra plugs in her brain worms to tell the story of sliced bread, while Colin tries to figure out when serrated knives were invented. Join us as we discuss why America was involved in World War II, who was responsible for the pronunciation of “Chillicothe,” and our newest restaurant idea that surprisingly has nothing to do with bread.

Have you ever met someone that is so obsessed with themselves that they have to make sure everyone else is too? Well if you haven’t, now is your chance.

This week, Colin and Sierra add two more colorful characters to their ever-expanding deck of Weird People We Know About Trading Cards. Join us as we mispronounce everything, discuss the accounting-to-journalism pipeline, and the difference between hats and wigs.

1800s humans did a lot of hard things. They built bridges, fought wars with Real Guns™, and even shipped entire buildings across the ocean. But basic hygeine? Ehhh . . .

This week, Colin tells us about legendary nurse Florence Nightingale, while Sierra makes dining tables out of a new kind of wood. You’ll hear about poop chutes, the trickle down effect, and how you can be a feminist and still be a racist!

Everyone has a hobby. Some people spend their free time playing golf, other people knit scarves. Different strokes for different folks. But people that play chess? They’re built different. Big time chess player and diva, Bobby Fischer, is a great example of this.

This week on the pod, Sierra tries to classify classified ads while Colin mansplains Russia. You’ll hear our thoughts on sexy Russians, watered-down versions of former U.S. Presidents, and fresh suggestions on how to cheat at the game of chess.

Have you ever popped a pimple? Have you ever wanted to? Mother Nature sure did, and she made it everyone’s problem.

This week, Sierra cosplays as an inanimate object (again) while Colin tells the story of the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens. Join us as we discuss different types of bras, what it’s like evacuating from a potential natural disaster, and movies that will give you trauma.

Welcome back to Sierra’s Conspiracy Corner! Have you ever wanted to disappear off the face of the earth? Well look no further! Seriously, don’t look any further. This thing is unsolvable.

This week, Sierra spins the tale of D.B. Cooper, a mystery man of the sky who got away with a lot all while wearing cool sunglasses. Join us as we chat about the importance of clip-on ties, what is listed on Mormon warrants, and who is actually in charge of Colin’s brain worms.