Obscenities
This week do we go too far? Join us as we discuss deliberately vague laws, how to ban books without reading them, and yet more reasons to not go to Texas.
May 28, 2024•42 min•Ep. 191
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Acid Pop explores the fascinating and horrible aspects of history, science, and everyday life.
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Episodes
Mining
This week we're digging deep to talk about mining. join us as we discuss how to get rid of a mountain, how many warning signs are too many, and taking a water slide to work.
May 14, 2024•35 min•Ep. 190
Lava (not the cake)
This week we're talking about liquid rock what squirts out of the ground. Join us as we discuss the dangers of drilling too deep, glass filled acidic fog, and when is the right time to move when living next to a volcano.
Apr 29, 2024•37 min•Ep. 189
Foraging
This week we're surviving on our wits alone. Join us as we discuss the five Bs of foraging, the wisdom of TikTok guides, and murder by beef wellington.
Apr 14, 2024•36 min•Ep. 188
Mental Asylums
This week we're going coocoo learning about mental asylums. Join us as we discuss the fine line between mentally ill person and orphan, asylum tourism, and the dangers of undercover reporting.
Apr 02, 2024•33 min•Ep. 187
Toxic Ghost Towns
This week we're going where no man has gone...in a while. Join us as we discuss how to die of mesothelioma at age 25, why you should never buy a huge plot of land for less than $5, and how not to store anthrax.
Mar 14, 2024•40 min•Ep. 186
Orcas
This week we ask if the name "Killer Whale" is warranted. Join us as we discuss spicy pancakes, exuberant whale kisses, and when to call it quits if whales hate you.
Feb 28, 2024•41 min•Ep. 185
Sex Cults
With great power comes a great need to bone down. Join us as we discuss justifications for having sex with anyone such as corporate advancement, being ones own dad, and an alien orgy.
Feb 14, 2024•32 min•Ep. 184
Live Action Experiences
What's that, I hear you ask? Join us as we discuss escape rooms, haunted houses, and augmented reality games. We'll talk about why you shouldn't rob banks, where to draw the line on realism, and why you shouldn't store gas in your lobby.
Jan 28, 2024•39 min•Ep. 183
Curses!
This week we're doomed for all time. Join us as we discuss belligerent goats, fire proof children, and how to curse thieves using 10,000 words or more.
Jan 14, 2024•39 min•Ep. 182
Playground Games
This week we talk about how sometimes there's no going back. Join us as we discuss grown ups hurting and/or killing themselves while swinging, hiding, tugging, and hula hooping.
Dec 28, 2023•34 min•Ep. 181
Construction
This week we're endorsing the need for OSHA. Join us as we discuss how long construction workers "last", the best way to save money on scaffolding, and the minor dangers of tunnelitus.
Dec 15, 2023•31 min•Ep. 180
Generative AI
Kelly is back to once again discuss her fears of AI world domination. Join us as we discuss an artistic approach to counting, getting suicide incentives from chat bots, and why Italy's sexual relationships with AI may require an intervention.
Nov 28, 2023•43 min•Ep. 179
Spiders
Sorry for the late upload, but we have an extra long one to make up for it. Join us as we discuss the extravagant cost of horse milk, how close you have to get to a Brown Recluse for verification, and rejected Spider-Man powers such as jizz webs.
Nov 18, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 178
Game Shows
This week we try to win big talking about game shows. Join us as we discuss the taxable repercussions of game show prizes, America's distaste for being tortured while answering trivia, and how to turn hay fever into a million dollars.
Oct 28, 2023•35 min•Ep. 177
Theater Accidents
Quiet, please, we're about to begin. This week we'll be talking about theater accidents both on and off the stage. Join us as we discuss why fire exits are important regardless of how ugly they are, how to stop wiggly wigs with nothing but a bra, and the urinary hazards of being in an orchestra.
Oct 14, 2023•39 min•Ep. 176
Fashion
These week we're dressed to the nines as we talk about the horrible things humans have done in the name of vanity. Join us as we discuss crushed feet, broken collar bones, and feeling like there's something in your eye on purpose.
Sep 29, 2023•43 min•Ep. 175
John From
This week we're talking about Cargo Cults. Join us as we discuss how to subjugate yourself, royal pig killing sticks, and how to make a fake airport.
Sep 16, 2023•36 min•Ep. 174
Controlling the Weather
It's too hot so this week we see what can be done. Join us as we discuss the perils of bell ringing, the failed attempt to bifurcate America with a line of fire, and how not to sue a wizard for flooding your town.
Aug 28, 2023•35 min•Ep. 173
Monster Trucks
This week we talk about trucks what squish other trucks. Join us as we discuss the wholesome origins of giant trucks, crime solving trucks, and what happens when monster trucks are let loose after their driver passes out.
Aug 14, 2023•30 min•Ep. 172
Executions
This week we're talking about executions, and why it might be too harsh a punishment for the crime of stealing an apple. Join us as we discuss how to improve your approval rating via executions, killing whole families to find a clerk, and why you should never use synthetic sponges.
Jul 28, 2023•51 min•Ep. 171
Rogue Waves
This week we talk about giant waves what come from nowhere. Join us as we discuss the untrustworthiness of sailors, why boats need black boxes, and how to fill a lighthouse right up to the top.
Jul 14, 2023•38 min•Ep. 170
The Ants
This week we bring you formication as we talk about ants. Join us as we discuss Country long ant colonies, exploding butts, the worst penalty for car theft, and the synesthetic fever dream that is the Schmidt pain index.
Jun 28, 2023•37 min•Ep. 169
Hazing
This week we drink till we're cool! Or dead. Join us as we discuss how to get out of murder charges by simply being rich enough, the worst place to dig a pretend grave, and why the movie Seven is a bad source of rituals.
Jun 15, 2023•28 min•Ep. 168
Friends
Guess what? We aren't dead! Or mortal enemies. At least, not yet. For our triumphant return, we discuss some friends who cannot say the same. Join us as we talk about how to out-paint your enemies, why you shouldn't be friends with your boss, and how far some people will go to defend the honor of their grandfather's pig.
May 28, 2023•51 min•Ep. 167
Super Blooper Cut
And so we go out showing you all the times we flubbed, fell, and farted. Thanks for again for joining us. Stay safe out there.
Oct 19, 2020•47 min•Ep. 166
What About Part 6: Our Farewell Episode
It's been fun, but it's time to say goodbye. Join us as we discuss supersonic propeller planes, beaver butt ice cream, heat records, and why we're saying farewell. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_XF-84H_Thunderscreech https://www.engadget.com/2007-08-21-arcade-arm-wrestling-game-pulled-for-arm-wrecking.html https://www.engadget.com/2007-08-21-arm-wrestling-arcade-game-recalled-due-to-penchant-for-arm-break.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attack_of_the_Dead_Men https://www.theg...
Oct 12, 2020•39 min•Ep. 165
Guns and More Guns
In our second to last episode we're tackling a topic that's been on the to-do list since day 1: Guns. We'll talk about how to increase your risk of being shot, justice minded toddlers, and trigger happy dogs. Sources: https://cdn0.wideopenspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/16602880_385093748517820_4035165616085928796_n.jpg https://giffords.org/blog/2020/03/every-incident-of-mishandled-guns-in-schools-blog/ https://www.etymonline.com/word/gun https://phobia.wikia.org/wiki/Hoplophobia#:~:text=H...
Oct 05, 2020•42 min•Ep. 164
Man Eaters
This week we're chewing the fat talking about animals what chew the fat. Join us as we discuss some of the most deadly anthrophages like lions, bears, and the most heinous of all, the mosquito.
Sep 21, 2020•50 min•Ep. 162
Crustaceans
This week it's under water spiders as we talk about crustaceans. Join us as we discuss America's most dangerous job, how to kill someone with a shrimp, and why it's a bad idea to keep critters inside your eye. Sources: https://www.etymonline.com/word/crustacea https://common-phobias.com/Ostraconophobia.htm https://clinicalanatomy.com/mtd1/873-kabourophobia https://www.newscientist.com/article/2113824-coconut-crabs-bone-crushing-grip-is-10-times-stronger-than-ours/ http://museum.wa.gov.au/explore...
Sep 14, 2020•36 min•Ep. 161
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