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Merry Christmas, insomniacs! Here's a blast from the past. We hope you're having an amazing holiday season.
How is Santa Claus connected to cannibalism? Which Christmastide holiday commemorates the slaughter of children? How should you decode the cryptic numerology message 20+C+M+B+22? And what's with all of those airborne reindeer? Welcome to Ghosts of Christmases Past, in which Shane and Duncan explore how tree-worship and animal sacrifice evolved into the bizarre, festive, highly commercialized holiday we know today. So whether you're feeling the Christmas spirit or just feeling jaded and grinchy, grab a cup of heavily-spiked eggnog, get cozy by the yule-log, and join the boys as they unpack the fascinating pagan history of Christmas.
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ChristmastideChristmas EveThe Feast of Saint Stephen, ProtomartyrChildermas, The Feast of the Holy InnocentsHerod the GreatThe Feast of the Circumcision of Christ, Octave of the Nativity, Solemnity of MaryThe Feast of the Holy Family12th Night, Epiphany EveChalking the DoorSaturnaliaThe Holiday of YuleYule Boar, Yule Goat, Yule LogAnglican Revelers vs. Puritan GrinchesThe Story of the NativityDecember 25th Becomes the Arbitrary DOBChristenmas, Christ Mass, and XmasChristmas TreesSaint Nicholas of Myra, aka Saint Nick, aka Nicholas the WonderworkerSinterklaas Christmases Around the WorldReindeerThomas NastHaddon Sundblom and Coca-Cola~Join the Midnight Masses!
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Crack open the door on one of the worldâs most intriguing and controversial faiths: The Jehovahâs Witnesses.
Despite requiring members to give up holidays, patriotism, voting, birthday celebrations, popular music, any real chance of eternal life in heaven, and blood consumption (seriously), the church topped 8 million members in 2014 and continues to expand.
From apocalyptic roots and bold predictions to relentless evangelical hustle, find out how a tiny group of contrarian Bible students gradually built one of the largest doomsday cults on earth.
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PART 3!
In this final topic of spooky season, unravel the sinister saga of the Manson Family and the pint-sized puppet master who convinced his followers that Helter Skelter was more than just a Beatles song. From the infamous Hollywood murders to the courtroom circus that followed, Shane and Duncan explore how Mansonâs twisted charisma led to one of the darkest chapters in American history.
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PART 2!
In this final topic of spooky season, unravel the sinister saga of the Manson Family and the pint-sized puppet master who convinced his followers that Helter Skelter was more than just a Beatles song. From the infamous Hollywood murders to the courtroom circus that followed, Shane and Duncan explore how Mansonâs twisted charisma led to one of the darkest chapters in American history.
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ENCORE!
Shane needed a break, but we'll be back with a regular episode next week. In the meantime, if you need to chat or decompress, join our Discord community:
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Warning: if you're not a fan of dark humor, feel free to skip this episode. We won't judge you! For our fellow twisted weirdos...enjoy.
"The Darwin Awards salute the improvement of the human genome by honoring those who accidentally remove themselves from it in a spectacular manner!"
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History of the Darwin Awards
Wendy Northcut, opportunist
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Self-shooting demonstration - Clement VallandighamRadish - Sir William Payne-GallweySlow car - Bridget Driscoll"Wearable" Parachute - Franz ReicheltUnbreakable-window test - Gary HoyThe North Sentinel Island natives are restless - John Allen ChauBeard sabotage- Hans SteiningerGurney mishap- Edward JuchniewiczRattlesnake catch - Joe Buddy CaineSegway daredevil- Jim HeseldenCockfight revenge - Jose Luis OchoaCockroach-eating contest - Edward Archbold...and more~
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Hey Insomniacs, we have something very special for you today. We're bringing you an episode of one of our favorite podcasts!
AHC (Asshole Court) is a show in which three lifelong friends--Buddy, Mikey, and Randy--examine the life of a public figure who may or may not be a giant asshole. They assign a preliminary score based on what they already know of the person, and then they delve into the details of his or her life, and at the end they determine the celebrity's final score (rated from 1 to 11: Mr. Rogers to Hitler). Subjects have included Steven Seagal, Connor McGregor, Joe Rogan, Alex Jones, Kanye, Harvey Weinstein, Tom Cruise, Diddy, Andrew Tate, and even Dolly Parton (spoiler alert: not an asshole.)
Since you're presumably a fan of OUR show, we know you enjoy laughing and learning, so we're confident you're going to love AHC. We hope you'll give them a listen, and include asshole court in your regular podcast rotation. Thanks so much for being an insomniac, and we'll be back next week!
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In this final topic of spooky season, unravel the sinister saga of the Manson Family and the pint-sized puppet master who convinced his followers that Helter Skelter was more than just a Beatles song. From the infamous Hollywood murders to the courtroom circus that followed, Shane and Duncan explore how Mansonâs twisted charisma led to one of the darkest chapters in American history.
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BEGONE, FOUL DEMON!! NO LONGER SHALL YOU BEDEVIL THE INSOMNIACS OF THE MIDNIGHT MASSES
(Apologies for the caps lock, but Satan doesn't respect lowercase.)
What's the difference between a demonic vexation, an infestation, and an oppression? How many demons do you have to host to become Legion? And is the Pope really on Twitter? Join the boys for a deep-dive into hellfire and brimstone in this examination of the disturbing history of exorcism and demonic possession.
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Ancient exorcisms in BabylonDemonic possession in the BibleRelevant Biblical passagesJesus, demons, and exorcismsJudasMark 5: My name is LegionThe Pope on TwitterOfficial Exorcist of Indiana, Father Vincent LambertDemonic entry points and doorwaysSexual abuse and demonic possessionThe International Association of ExorcistsInfestations, Vexations, Obssessions, and SubjectionsThe Exorcist, the moviePeter Blatty, Linda Blair, Roland Doe/Robbie MannheimCultural impact of the filmDiscernmentQualifications to receive an exorcismThe ritual itselfNotable cases of possessionJason Dalton and the Uber DemonThe Tanacu exorcism~
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In the shadowy alleys of Victorian London, a sinister figure lurked, leaving a trail of terror that has baffled historians for over a century. Join Shane and Duncan as they delve into the chilling tale of Jack the Ripper, unraveling the gruesome details of his infamous crimes and exploring mysteries that continue to haunt the annals of true crime.
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Why do we wear costumes on Halloween? When did pumpkins and candy get involved? And how the heck do you pronounce "Samhain"?
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Celtic Festivals, Gaelic OriginsSamhain and BeltaneFairies (The Aos Si)Bonfires, Livestock, LeapsLiminal CelebrationsThe Romans and FeraliaPomonaApple Bobbing? Feast of All MartyrsPope Boniface IVPope Gregory IIIAll Saints Day (All Hallows Day)Feast of All SoulsAll Hallows Day/EveningAllhallowe'enSouling and AllhallowtideSoul CakesSouling PlaysGuisingMischief NightJack O'Lanterns Stingy JackTurnip LanternsTrick or TreatingCandy CornPet CostumesCalorie Counts~
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Welcome, insomniacs, to another dive into the weird, the wild, and the wonderfully unsettling. Tonight, weâre exploring the twisted mind behind some of the most bizarre and influential horror ever written: the one, the only, H.P. Lovecraft. Get ready for dark family secrets, eldritch horrors, cosmic dread, crippling phobias, hateful philosophies, and a peek into the life of a man who gave the world nightmares. Buckle up; this oneâs going to get weird.
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Biography Style/influencesThe Cthulu Mythos~
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Get ready to embark on a globe-trotting journey through time and across continents to uncover the secrets of the New Seven Wonders of the World. From the stunning expanse of the Great Wall to the architectural marvels of Machu Picchu and Petra, from the ancient ruins of Chichen Itza to the towering statue of Christ the Redeemer, delve into the history, mysteries, and controversies surrounding these modern marvels.
As always, Shane and Duncan are your snarktastic tourguides, explaining why these sites were chosen, the stories they tell, and the incredible feats of engineering and artistry that brought them to life.
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Machu Picchu
Christ the Redeemer
The Great Wall of China
Petra
Chichen Itza
The Taj Mahal
The Roman Colosseum
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Prepare for a silly, whirlwind tour of the most epic bucket list in history: the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. From engineering feats that defied logic to legends that refuse to die, Shane and Duncan break down what made these wonders soâŠwell, wonderful. (Or sometimes not.)
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The Great Pyramid of GizaThe Hanging Gardens of BabylonThe Statue of Zeus at OlympiaThe Temple of Artemis at EphesusThe Mausoleum at HalicarnassusThe Colossus of RhodesThe Lighthouse of Alexandria~
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Unlock the gates to some of the most bizarre and extreme prisons on Earth. From the rotating madness of âsquirrel cageâ jails to a Norwegian island where inmates roam free; from an overcrowded powder-keg that erupted into a shocking massacre to the grim horrors of North Koreaâs Camp 14, join Shane and Duncan as they uncover the bizarre and chilling realities of incarceration around the globe.
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"Squirrel Cage" (Rotary Jail)BastĂžy IslandCarandiru MassacreCebu "Dancing Jail"~
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In our high-tech interconnected world, a single software glitch can spiral into global disaster. Tune in this week to discover the hidden stories, the dramatic consequences, and the lessons learned from these monumental failures. From software glitches that crippled planes and healthcare devices, to power failures that left millions in the dark, Shane and Duncan uncover the human errors and systemic flaws behind some of the most infamous tech failures.
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Y2KCrowdStrikeThe Northeast Blackout of 2003Therac-25The Morris Worm~
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Rapper/artist Alfred Banks joins the show to debate the 5 greatest animated TV series of all time! Check out Alfred and his recent project SaxKixAve HERE
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Prepare to unravel the twisted history of "The Devil's Rope,â and discover how a simple invention sparked fierce conflicts that transformed the American West.
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The Homestead Act of 1862Fence Dilemmas Leonce Eugene Grassin-Baledans, Michael Kelly, Lucien B SmithHenry M. RoseJoseph F. Glidden, Isaac L. Ellwood, Jacob HaishThe "Winner"Haish and "S Barb" WireJohn Warne Gates, aka "Bet a Million Gates"Frying Pan RanchThe Law of the Open RangeRanchers vs. CowboysThe Fence-Cutting WarsNippingBlue Devil Gang and the JavelinasBarbed Wire and the Telephone~
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Join Shane and Duncan as they expose a trio of scandals that rocked the gaming community.
From the hidden sex scene that transformed a popular game into a salacious sensation, to digital treasure chests that blur the lines between gaming and gambling, you wonât want to miss this eye-opening journey into the dark side of the industry.
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Hot Coffee (Grand Theft Auto)Loot Boxes (Battlefront 2) Gamergate~
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Well if it isnât the consequences of our actions.The spread of humans around the globe has accidentallyâand sometimes intentionallyâled to the introduction of non-native species to vulnerable habitats. And when an animal or plant arrives at a new location, itâs going to do what a critter instinctively does: devour other plants an/or animals; breed, spread disease, and breed some more, all while viciously competing for local resources. Itâs a tale as old as time; species gonna species.
From felines to amphibians, from vines to hogs, join Shane and Duncan as they explore the most destructive invasive species in history, and explain how the clumsy human efforts to fix our own mistakes often makes the consequences much, much worseâŠ
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CatsThe Brown Marmorated Stink BugFeral Swine Kudzu Cane Toads~
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