Click here to listen everywhere! This week we’re diving into the parasocial relationships we all have with the public figures we love… and times that those parasocial relationships have gone way too far. Highlights: [0:00] Mark tells CoRri about the most painful conditions in the world[26:21] We recap an amazing book club, there’s a newContinue reading “Ep. 129: Parasocial pals”
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Ep. 125: Raptor pharaoh and other conspiracy fun
Click here to listen everywhere! While we’re no fans of baseless conspiracy theory and the often bigoted undertones, this week we’re discussing a few conspiracy theories it’s actually kind of fun to believe in. They’re not true, of course, but they’re fun. Highlights: [0:00] Mark tells CoRri about the horrific death of Katarzyna Zowada[16:10] WeContinue reading “Ep. 125: Raptor pharaoh and other conspiracy fun”
Ep. 124: Existential space dread
Click here to listen everywhere! Space is terrifying and yet somehow incredibly alluring. This week we’re talking about some of the things that intrigue us and frighten us to our very souls about the INFINITE. Highlights: [0:00] CoRri tells Mark about the unsettling phenomenon of “phrogging.”[29:56] We catch up on our weeks and breaking newsContinue reading “Ep. 124: Existential space dread”
Ep. 124: TikTok sleuths
Click here to listen everywhere! This week an offhanded remark from Mark ignited Corrigan’s fury about a pet peeve in the true crime genre: TikTok sleuths. So, we’re examining those online amateur detectives and whether they help or hurt. Highlights: [0:00] Mark tells CoRri about the spy in the bag[11:30] We catch up and discussContinue reading “Ep. 124: TikTok sleuths”
Ep. 122: Hotel horrors
As frequent travelers, we’ve spent a lot of time in hotels all around the world, and barring some inconveniences here and there, those stays have been pretty uneventful. But today we’re talking about some guests who checked in, but never checked out again. Highlights: [0:00] CoRri tells Mark the sad story of Ruthie May McCoy,Continue reading “Ep. 122: Hotel horrors”
Ep. 121: I am the law (w/ 2000AD’s Michael Molcher)
Click here to listen everywhere! We are super lucky this week to have 2000 AD brand manager and all around great guy Michael Molcher on the show to discuss his forthcoming book I Am The Law: How Judge Dredd Predicted Our Future, which looks at what the popular comic can tell us about modern policing.Continue reading “Ep. 121: I am the law (w/ 2000AD’s Michael Molcher)”
Ep. 120: Murder balloons and British spookies
Click here to listen everywhere! We’re chatting about another one of CoRri’s random fears: Hot air balloons! We also debate our strategies for surviving in a dystopia, we go in depth on some tropes we love and hate in movies we watched this week, and Mark tells CoRri about the cryptids she needs to watchContinue reading “Ep. 120: Murder balloons and British spookies”
Ep. 119: Poison!
Click here to listen everywhere! This week’s discussions range from people who have predicted the end of the world, to some bonkers poisoning incidents throughout the 20th century. The last one is… it’s wild, you guys. Highlights: [0:00] Marks tells CoRri about some failed doomsday prophecies and some upcoming ones[12:34] Mark looks into tattoo removal,Continue reading “Ep. 119: Poison!”
Ep. 118: Tossed salads and human hot pots
Click here to listen everywhere! We’re back! We’re taking it easy with a New Year’s ‘sode full of horrendous ways to die in a national park, surprise vomiting, and movie disagreements. Plus, we talk about what it means to us to be scared watching a movie, and what kinds of movies give us those heebieContinue reading “Ep. 118: Tossed salads and human hot pots”
Ep. 117: The year that happened
Click here to listen everywhere! We’re taking a look back at 2022, picking out our favorite movies and weird news stories of each month as we sail in to 2023! Highlights: [0:00] Opening song: Zombie Claus by Psychostick[0:30] We reflect on the year behind us and talk about some of our Christmas and NYE traditions[22:00]Continue reading “Ep. 117: The year that happened”