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Conversations in Comfy Pants

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Two friends having weekly conversations, comfy pants required.
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Saved by Tim Allen

This week the gals gab about a couple more WWII based things. Clara tells the story of the last Japanese soldier Hiroo Onoda. Alex tells us things that were invented because of/during the war! They also talk about their beef with New York, and talk about Steve sounding like a cat.

Jun 13, 20231 hr 6 minEp. 114

How Many Balloons Are You Losing?

Welcome to June! This month we go perhaps out of our depth and talk about stories from WWII. Alex gives us the story of the lead up, and Clara tells the amazing shenanigans of Mad Jack Churchill. We also finally get to the bottom of a divorce from 30 years ago, discuss a cheese based incident, and talk about the latest on below deck.

Jun 06, 20231 hr 28 minEp. 113

Watch Parties and Space Helmets

This week, Alex tells us about the disappearance of Madeleine McCann. Clara tells us about the disappearance of Asha Degree. They also discuss Surviving Mars and Alex admits to ignoring Clara’s advice.

May 30, 20231 hr 3 minEp. 112

Got Slapped in the Face by an Eagle

Lucky episode 111! This week Clara talks about the disappearance of Maura Murray. Alex tells us of the disappearance of Lauren Spierer. We also talk about eagles being silly and building character via rusty nails in middle school.

May 23, 20231 hr 27 minEp. 111

Cantaloupe is the Trash Melon

This week in MIA May, Clara talks about some unsolved disappearances in The Bennington triangle and Alex tells us about the lost Roanoke colony. Also, we have a surprise background guest!

May 16, 20231 hr 13 minEp. 110

Is This the Falcon Time?

It’s MIA May! Alex semi follows the rules by talking about someone who disappeared from the public eye for quite some time indeed, Rosemary Kennedy. Clara talks about the UFO based disappearance of Frederick Valentich. Alex tells her thoughts of the latest coronation and they discuss massive amounts of pasta in the woods.

May 09, 20231 hr 1 minEp. 109

Javelin, but with a Hot Dog

We celebrate the last week of April fools with Alex telling us about famous last words… that made us laugh like a fool…? And Clara talks about a real monster who fools lots of people. Listen to find out who. We have lots of updates this week, including a number two based apocalyptic Seattle, a Paul that refuses to die, and a hot dog based foot fight.

Apr 25, 20231 hr 22 minEp. 108

A No Eating Crackers in Bed Clause

It’s April fools month! Alex is telling us about a man who fooled lots and lots of people. The schemer himself, Charles Ponzi! Clara talks about an incredible athlete who isn’t well known because he was such an incredible fool, Rube Waddell.

Apr 11, 20231 hr 31 minEp. 107

I’m a TV Gremlin

We end women’s history month strong with a bunch of world changing women. Alex tells us of the things we love to this day that we’re invented by Women. Clara tells us of a woman who should be on someone’s currency, flag, or at the very least history teachers should talk about her, Andree aka Dedee aka The Postwoman de Jongh.

Mar 28, 20231 hr 13 minEp. 106

Small Menty B with Her Cup of Milk

March is still women’s history month! Clara talks about an old timey baddy Belle Gunness! Alex talks about a very current case for history month with the case against Brittany Dawn. We also chat about the nightmare that is the new characters in the upcoming little mermaid. #NotMyCrustacean

Mar 21, 20231 hr 35 minEp. 105

Women’s Rights & Pants

Alex and Clara are coming in hot with the second episode of Women’s History month. Alex tells us about the only 11 women who have been on the FBI’s most wanted list, because women can be criminals too. Clara talks about Mary Edwards Walker, the only woman to have received the Medal of Honor during the American Civil War.

Mar 14, 20231 hr 11 minEp. 104

Whips Are Known to Be Smart

This week we celebrate Women’s History Month by talking about women from history! Accidentally we talk about two people with almost the same name. Clara talks about Kathrine Switzer and Alex tells us about Katherine Johnson. We find out Alex is a surprise part of the problem, we chat about shows we’ve been watching, true crime updates, as well as our time serving Jury Duty.

Mar 07, 20231 hr 27 minEp. 103

Milk & Pizza

On the final day of Love Gone Wrong Alex and Clara discuss just that. Clara talks about Lisa Nowak and Alex talks about Scott Peterson. We also discuss some recent strange news headlines.

Feb 28, 20231 hr 28 minEp. 102

Hanky Ocho

This week, Alex and Clara discussed some love that has gone very wrong. Alex tells us the story of Steve McNair. Clara talks about the life and wives of King Henry VIII. We also discuss the strange thing’s happening in the sky and Alex reveals her probably correct Bono themed theory. Trigger warning: we do mention suicide at the end of the first story

Feb 21, 20231 hr 28 minEp. 101

The Goddess Phil

Episode 100!! Holy smokes we did it! Alex relooks at her story from episode 1, NXIVM. Clara blatantly ignores the assignment and talks about love gone wrong, specifically telling the same story as episode 100 of snapped! Aka the murder of Jimmy Grund. We also wonder about the future of Canada and learn you shouldn’t leave your baby at the ticket counter.

Feb 07, 20231 hr 32 minEp. 100

Potato with a Coat On

On the final week of Justice January and the last of the two digit episode numbers, we talk about justice! Clara talks about the life and accomplishments of the notorious Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Alex talks about the justice that was served in the honor of Vanessa Guillen, far too late. We also touch on a vogue crash diet, love on Brenden Frasier, and live in fear of Gladys the turkey.

Jan 31, 20231 hr 18 minEp. 99

You’re Welcome, We Barely Made It

This week in Justice January! For episode 98 (!!) Clara talks about the murder of Lynda Mann and Dawn Ashworth and the first of its kind in case solving that would bring justice to probably billions of cases, mins. Alex tells us about the superMAX prison and some notable prisoners, past and present. Spoilies, so many bad guys.

Jan 17, 20231 hr 20 minEp. 98

They’re Domesticating Me

Happy New Year! To start off the year we bring you Justice January! Alex explain to us, the justice system. Clara tells the story of Debbie Carter and how justice was not served… until it was. We also announce the official animal of the show, we also talk about vaccines for bees, and chat about the arrest made in Pennsylvania for a crime committed in Idaho.

Jan 10, 20231 hr 46 minEp. 97

I’m Sports Adjacent

For the final week of potpourri December, we have a brand new special guest, Diane! Clara secretly reads her diary, AKA some Craigslist missed connections. We learn from special guest Diane about astrology. Alex is number 1 but laughs in the face of the idea that she loves sports. And Alex sums up 2022 while simultaneously proving her deep love of sports.

Dec 27, 20221 hr 42 minEp. 96

Hot & Bothered About Scholastic

This week for potpourri December we welcome back intern of the show, Makenna! For one of our feistier episodes, Clara talks about the reason behind common sayings, Alex tells us about things we did for a last time and didn’t even notice, and Makenna tells us about a couple mad bananas lakes, and things next to lakes.

Dec 20, 20221 hr 21 minEp. 95

We Missed the Bucket

Potpourri December is back! This week Clara tells the story of plane crash survivor, Juliane Koepcke! Alex tells us about Mt. Everest and all the people who died upon it! Alex also gives us v important updates about her candling on candle day.

Dec 06, 20221 hr 55 minEp. 94

Windmills Are Spreading Lies

It’s the final week of Cultvember baybeeee! Alex doesn’t (😉😉) talk about a cult though and she talks about Scientology! Clara talks about Aum Shinrikyo and Alex gets so disinterested she literally walks away. They also get into a heated public dispute. Will the podcast continue? We’ll let you know in our upcoming invisible book.

Nov 29, 20222 hr 3 min

You Are an Earth Ending Natural Disaster

This week we’ve got more Cultvember madness! Clara talks about Synanon and Alex talks about the Sullivanians. We also both learn our Arctic Risk natural disaster names and Clara learns she is herself, a natural disaster.

Nov 15, 20221 hr 39 minEp. 92

The Cult & The Furious

It’s Cultvember baybeeeee. This week Alex tells us about cults! And Clara talks about a cult! Specifically the Church of the First Born of the Lamb of God. There’s also been some true crime updates that get discussed!

Nov 08, 20221 hr 27 minEp. 91

Put a Kitten in the Basket & We Have A Real Villain

Episode 90!! Can you imagine? Clara and Alex celebrate by forgetting to mention the milestone. They do remember to tell spooky/creepy September stories though! Clara tells us of the Staten Island urban legend (or is it?), Cropsey. Alex tells us about the most haunted place in the world, the island of Poveglia!

Oct 18, 20221 hr 24 minEp. 90

The Dumpster is a Nice Touch

Spooky September is back! This week Alex tells us of the Watcher House. Clara tells us of one spooky place, the Bridgewater Triangle!

Oct 11, 20221 hr 33 minEp. 89

Giving the Ghosts Pet Ghost Cats

We made it to SpoOoOoky October! We bring in the season with some spooky tales. Clara talks about the most haunted house in England, the Borley Rectory. Alex tells us about the creepy Lake Tahoe Dance Floor.

Oct 04, 20221 hr 5 minEp. 88

What A Fancy Spider

On our final week of Serial Killer September we talk about two bad guys who were stopped and arrested because of a Paul! Different Paul’s, both awesome. Alex tells us about the Golden State Killer and Paul Holes! Clara tells us about Ivan Milat and Paul Onions! Today, everybody remember to thank a Paul!

Sep 27, 20221 hr 38 minEp. 87

True Crime Based Uber

This week Alex and Clara are back at it in Serial Killer September! Clara talks about Ed Kemper and Alex tells us about Dennis Nilsen — spoilers, both are serial killers. We also talk more about the Queen, and find out why Alex would ever answer the compliment of “Nice pants!” With “thanks, it’s Clara!”

Sep 20, 20221 hr 40 minEp. 86

Tuesday Is Just As Bad

We’re slowly slipping into serial killer September! This week Alex tells us of the origins of the term Serial Killer. Clara talks about last meals. Alex throws in a surprise full story about the drama surrounding Don’t Worry Darling.

Sep 13, 20221 hr 44 minEp. 85
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