Ep. 170: gaza pt. 2: the brits & the making of israel

Click here to listen everywhere! As we continue looking at the history that has led to the current genocide in Gaza, friend of the ‘cast Kristin Latourelle joins us to talk about Britain’s role in the founding of Israel, global antisemitism, and the brutal treatment of the Palestinians from the early days of occupation. Highlights:Continue reading “Ep. 170: gaza pt. 2: the brits & the making of israel”

Ep. 169: gaza pt. 1: american imperialism

Click here to listen everywhere! For the month of February, we’re doing a deep dive into the history that has led to the current genocide in Gaza, taking a particular look at how our countries (the U.S. and the U.K.) paved the way for atrocities we now also fund. This week, we’re journeying back toContinue reading “Ep. 169: gaza pt. 1: american imperialism”

Ep. 168: chasing the humane execution

Click here to listen everywhere! Rather than abolishing the death penalty, the U.S. is apparently still pioneering new ways to do it. We discuss some of the ways people have tried to make the death penalty less brutal, and why it never works. Highlights: [0:00] Mark tells CoRri about Operation Paperclip[24:40] We discuss WWE andContinue reading “Ep. 168: chasing the humane execution”

Ep. 167: sasquatches and spiritual warfare

Click here to listen everywhere! People will literally invite a priest to their house for a violent ritual of exorcism instead of going to therapy. Highlights: [0:00] Corrigan tells Mark about the scientific search for Bigfoot[38:22] Mark has a bone to pick with True Detective[54:39] What we watched! (When Evil Lurks, Wonka, Afflicted, The IronContinue reading “Ep. 167: sasquatches and spiritual warfare”

Ep. 165: planes, trains, and ahhhh!

Click here to listen everywhere! CoRri is in crisis this week after hearing too much about airplane disasters, so of course, we’re leaning in and talking about death and transportation, from Arctic shipwreck to airline malfeasance. Highlights: [0:00] CoRri tells Marko about the ill-fated Franklin Expedition[34:30] We shoot the breeze about CoRri’s leaky eye, aContinue reading “Ep. 165: planes, trains, and ahhhh!”

Ep. 164: a JoAG family new year

Click here to listen everywhere! After a seasonal tale of mass murder, in our final episode of 2023, we’re recapping some of our favorite things and biggest accomplishments of the year, and our hopes and dreams for 2024. Plus, we dig into listener faves and goals! We’re all in this together, fam! Highlights: [0:00] MarkContinue reading “Ep. 164: a JoAG family new year”

Ep. 163: caves and car thefts

Click here to listen everywhere! It’s a holiday vibe check! After a horrifying tale of death by cave, we’re unloading a stream of consciousness that ranges from stuff that makes us feel old to the dubious merits of magicians to CoRri’s harrowing car theft misadventure. December is for ANTICS. Highlights: [0:00] CoRri tells Marko aboutContinue reading “Ep. 163: caves and car thefts”

Ep. 161: medieval tomes & digital souls

Click here to listen everywhere! Dr. Keri Thomas joins us to talk about medieval manuscripts, death, and the possibility of digital resurrection. Are we entering a digital dark age, or are our mortal souls bound for the cloud? Highlights: [0:00] CoRri tells Keri and Marko about Europe’s werewolf trials[28:53] We dive right in with anContinue reading “Ep. 161: medieval tomes & digital souls”

Ep. 160: sleepwalkers

Click here to listen everywhere! This week Mark tells CoRri about a detective who solved a very troubling mystery in 19th century France, and we delve into the wild world of sleepwalkers and some of their most dangerous habits. Highlights: [0:00] Mark tells CoRri the story of a detective’s shocking discovery in a 19th centuryContinue reading “Ep. 160: sleepwalkers”

Ep. 159: park the panic

Click here to listen everywhere! Greetings from the mirror JoAG universe! Today we come to you with a rare optimistic episode, in which we discuss good things about life on this planet, from stories of survival to tales of good luck to some of the various improvements and advancements humans have made. Certified wholesome! Highlights:Continue reading “Ep. 159: park the panic”