What motivates someone to cheat? Listen as we delve into the science behind why people cheat and some other interesting psychology behind infidelity. We haven't been on in a couple of weeks, because, you know, life. Hope you enjoy and we look forward to getting back onto our normal schedule!
We see dead people, no just kidding! But in today's episode we do discuss some unknown facts about some hidden abilities we have. Who knew that snakes could smell like cucumbers or that a blind man could find his way out of a maze? Well, we didn't! So take a listen and always remember to take heed of your own sixth sense!
This episode is sure to be a 10.0 on the Richter Scale! Join us as we discuss why the two earthquakes occurred in such quick succession last week. We hijacked and article from National Geographic for what happened and what's coming. Take cover in your doorway and take a listen on your favorite podcasting platform!
Hey Sunday friends, join us in our frustration at the mysteries we discuss this evening. From vanishings, to reincarnation to Scotland's Bigfoot, we discuss 8 unsolved mysteries to date. Also, get some great old-timey drink suggestions from Joyce at the end of the episode. As always, we had fun and hope you enjoy listening!
Hi, happy Sunday! We are so excited to publish this episode with our very first guest Avery from the Kane Repertory Theatre! Lots of exclamations in the description today, as we had the best conversation and truly enjoyed having him as a guest. Avery was such a gracious and informative guest, and we are so… Continue reading Coffee and Chitchat and Our First Interview!
Join us today as we start out talking about hoaxes! That's where we started, but it's certainly not where we ended up. Although we briefly discuss the Piltdown Man and War of the Worlds, there is so much more to this episode. Happy Memorial Day everyone, sit back and take a listen!
Channel your inner Julie Andrews and sing along with us for this episode! We were inspired first by food, of course! However, we go on to discuss some of the things that make us happy. If you're looking for a laugh and some sunshine, take a listen today. We sure had a lot of fun after our Mother's Day break!
If you can get through the lawn mower and some phone calls in the beginning of this episode, stick with us! We will discuss where some of the strange traditions you see at weddings come from. A short discussion of Kenny Rogers at the beginning kicks off the episode! Seriously, lesson learned on background noise,… Continue reading Coffee and Chitchat and It’s Wedding Season!
If you can believe it, our title says it all. But, that's definitely not the only thing we talk about this episode...We do make some recommendations in entertainment and give out some free advice! Did you know that Joyce and I are NOT licensed doctors or therapists? Well, that doesn't stop us from analyzing teenage behavior, telling you why not to go on a cruise and getting at the real root of why men and women are so different! A lot of laughs ensue, so buckle up and enjoy your Sunday night!
After some technical difficulties, we were able to actually record! Have you ever wondered why we're so into eggs at Easter? What about all of the candy? We will answer your questions and more! Lots of laughs ensue the second time around! Enjoy your hard boiled eggs and chocolate bunnies, and take a listen!
Join us today as we talk about some of the things we love about Chicago! Forewarning, it's mostly food-related. The Windy City has a lot to offer, but so do the Western Suburbs. We'll discuss a few of these gems and more! We also had a special guest listen in, and, yes, contribute to a little of our conversation. If you're in Chicago, stay warm and be assured that after this snowy day, the Weather Channel tells us it will be 70 degrees on Tuesday! Only in Chicago, right?
We feel like we haven't recorded in a million years! Turns out it was just two weeks, so hit play on your podcast app! We truly wind through a lot of different topics in our conversation today. Metal detectors, a desert in Wisconsin, cemeteries, veterinarian shows and road trips are all on the gamut today. This is truly what a Joyce and Laura conversation sounds like, so enjoy your Sunday as you take a listen!
Looking to listen to something fun and grab some helpful tips along the way? Well, then this episode is for you. You'll also get a true Joyce and Laura conversation. What weird habit did a co-worker of Joyce partake in? You'll find out. Also, listen for Dominic's rendition of God Bless America and lots of Chewy noise in the background!
Wondering what today's episode is about? Well, after a week off, thanks, daylight savings time, we were inspired by the fact that all of our snow has finally melted! Listen today as we discuss some VERY interesting things people have discovered after a long winter. I think you'll be able to tell which one was our fave! Sit back and enjoy a green beer on us and Happy St. Patrick's Day from Coffee and Chitchat!
Whether it's Mac and Cheese or Rice Pudding, everyone has their favorite comfort food. Well, let's be honest, some of us have a number of foods that gives us comfort! Why? Well there's some actual science behind it. Take a listen and we try to navigate through the psychology of it and add some sidebars in between. It wouldn't be our podcast if we didn't stray off topic. Grab your favorite comfort food and take a listen!
Do us a solid and boogie down to tonight's episode! In its heyday, Studio 54 was quite the club! Although Steve Rubell was no genius, he did make this old studio set the place to be in NYC! Hear some stories about the club in the late 70's and how it met with its ultimate and inevitable demise. Relax with your favorite beverage, take a listen and we'll catch you on the flip side!
Grab your trench coat, tape a recording device to your chest and join us for today's episode about two famous spies. You may not know the story of Shi Pei Pu, but get ready for a wild ride! Then, take a listen to the story of one of the most notorious spies, Mata Hari! We promise this episode is a real gem and we had lots of laughs! Binoculars and hidden cameras optional!
Happy love day! Join us and learn some things about Valentine's Day. Why do we give roses and chocolate to our lovebirds? And where did the term lovebird even come from? You'll get the answers to these questions and more if you take a listen! Even if you don't have a significant other, don't despair, you can celebrate Valentine's Day however you choose. Just remember the reason for the holiday, a beheaded martyr named Valentino!
We all like to think we keep a clean house, right? Well, as it turns out, we overlook some pretty germy places in our homes. Take a listen as we discuss why your bathroom might indeed be the cleanest room in your house. Ew! Your house is disgusting, but ours are too! Grab some Chlorox Wipes and enjoy your Sunday!
Take a listen today as Joyce and I discuss two cold cases native to the city we love, Chicago! Travel back to the 1950's and learn how Chicago's innocence was shattered after the South Side murders of the Grimes sisters. With multiple sightings of the victims and a lack of evidence, the guilty party was never convicted...Then listen as Joyce tells the story of Helen Brach, the missing candy heiress. What happened to the philanthropist between her physical at the Mayo Clinic and her flight home t...
If the moon was made of cheese...Welcome to this week's episode where we delve into some interesting facts about the moon and human behavior. We have been connected to the moon as far back as ancient times. So take a listen to hear about some curious effects the moon has on us. Then try to figure out how Frank Sinatra and Bigfoot make an appearance in an episode about La Luna! So, sit back and relax, but be on the lookout for werewolves as you enjoy our weekly episode about the celestial body th...
Ewww, that's your brother!!! Seriously, that's the theme for today and our reaction to the inbreeding that used to be commonplace amongst royal families. If you are like us, you want to know why it happened and what were some of the worst results. We are not sure how we landed on this topic, but it is pretty interesting. Our CYA in this episode is that we are not intimating that people who suffer from any of these ailments are of inbred families. Just throwing that out there. So enjoy your Sunda...
Welcome back after a week off! It was only a matter of time, after all, we are Matalones,...This week Joyce and I discuss the history of both the Sicilian and American Mafia. Take a listen and learn in depth about not only the origin of both, but also more than you ever wanted to know about the inner workings of Cosa Nostra! An institution that is still in operation today, The Family has had its hands in organized crime for over 150 years. So sit back, enjoy a glass of wine and listen as we take...
PICA is an eating disorder in which people feel the need to eat inedible things. What compels someone to eat dirt, or hair or even glass? We are not sure, but take a listen and hear about 10 cases of people who ingest gross and often dangerous substances. You will definitely be surprised, but may also get a little nauseous in this episode. Although uncommon, this disorder does not discriminate amongst men and women. Sit back and enjoy our episode on the rare eating disorder PICA!
Once upon a time there were two fairy princesses who recorded a podcast...Join us today to look behind some of your favorite fairy tales. Did Snow White really exist, and if so, who was she? Did the tale of Cinderella originate in Egypt? Well, you'll just have to listen to find out! Try not to fall under a wicked witch's spell and enjoy your Sunday!
Are you recovering from Thanksgiving like us? Great! Then you will want to join us for our latest episode that includes 20 wonderfully weird facts about the iconic movie The Wizard of Oz! Toxic paint, a hundred degree set, aluminum dust, L. Frank Baum's coat and Jello, this episode has it all. Follow the yellow brick road and take a listen!
Happy Sunday and welcome to our latest about legends! Let's travel Point Pleasant, West Virginia, home of The Mothman. From 1966 to 1967, this creature terrorized the border town, appearing to over 100 witnesses and scaring the living daylights out of residents. Then, swing up north to Oak Island, Nova Scotia, where to this day, treasure hunters are still searching for riches. From Captain Kidd to Marie Antoinette, legend surrounds this island and its mysterious valuables. Enjoy our stories, and...
Your hair is your crowning glory! With a good make up brush, every woman can be an artist! Take a listen to this week's episode where we discuss the history of hair and how women have endured some truly odd and uncomfortable fads throughout the ages. Then trot along to make-up town where Joyce fills us in about weird and even deadly make up practices used by both women and men.
Who hates daylight savings time?? We do, but join us in what feels like perpetual darkness as we discuss two conspiracy theories we found intriguing. Could Marilyn Monroe have been murdered? Well, Joyce will fill us in on some interesting details involving her death, deemed a suicide. Then, join me as we discuss the granddaddy of all conspiracy theories, Bigfoot! What are the best arguments of this cryptoid's existence? Well, take a listen and come to your own conclusions after we present the ev...
Happy Saturday! You'll need a drink after you join us today! Listen as we discuss two disasters that could've been prevented. Why did Tommy Lee and PETA join forces in a letter to Sea World? To prevent more deaths at the hands of Tilly the killer whale. How about listening to the story of some rich dudes who took over land including a dam, but failed to maintain it? Yep, that's the story behind the Johnstown Flood of 1889. So sit back and enjoy our stories about two events that could have been a...
