Animals running across your legs, day and night. Snakes in your ass. Going somewhere worse for fun. It’s time to learn about camping, with a play-along quiz. Join Natalie & Drew for a journey through the American loopholes of why it’s illegal to be homeless, but legal to pitch a tent and live homelessly for fun! Not subscribed? You’re missing 80 subscriber-only episodes, along with our secret 24/7 chat room and gaming hub. Only for true Geniuses like you. * natalie & drew This is a publi...
Jan 13, 2021•47 min
Happy 2021! Today, Natalie & Drew discuss Mothman of the Ocean, Crazy Frog, mermaids, Plate Guy, and the impermanence of data. Plus, a million dollar idea. It’s all here and it’s all in the future, in 2021, right now. Still not a paying subscriber? You missed our holiday-break episodes along with 70 more subscriber-only eps, and you don’t have access to our community Discord, where we game, chat, and oppose capitalism. * natalie & drew This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss t...
Jan 05, 2021•48 min
Doug Bradley, who played Pinhead in the first eight Hellraiser movies, joins us today for a very special Christmas episode. Doug told us about the secret deleted Hellraiser scenes, explained why Clive Barker was the perfect director for Hellraiser, reveals the truth behind Pinhead’s makeup, and tells us what it’s like to be inside of Pinhead’s leathers. We also got a look at Doug in the Star Wars universe, the future of Hellraiser, and the ultimate Hellraiser question: Will Doug Bradley be Pinhe...
Dec 13, 2020•46 min
Why does gin taste like stealing? What is Richard Scarry Busytown Beer? And how much do people actually drink? You asked for it (in Discord) and now Natalie & Drew present to you 53 minutes of knowledge on alcohol and its effects on planet earth. Subscribe now & you’ll get access to our Discord, where you can suggest ideas for future episodes, listen to the 70+ subscriber-only eps you’ve never heard, and participate in all our other community activities. Bye! * natalie & drew This is...
Dec 09, 2020•53 min
Natalie & Drew investigate cannabis edibles, hemp food, and all the treats you’ll forget you eat. We talked about buying weed at the deli counter, why the Hindu god Shiva was a known weedhead, who invented edibles, why they last so long, how weed can lead to starting a family, why Weanut Butter is not a force for good, and the tale of the highest either one of us has ever been on edibles. Plus, an edible quiz you can play while you listen. If you’re not a subscriber, you can’t talk to us and...
Dec 01, 2020•1 hr 9 min
Today, Natalie & Drew tell you about the ancient (and modern) history of dildos, vibrators, artificial vaginas, slings, swings, and strap-on things. Plus, a sex-toy quiz you can play along with while you listen, the curious story of the iPod vibrator, People Lube, bread-based dildos, and the insane reason why Hitachi doesn’t want to be known for their Magic Wand . Not a subscriber? You’re missing out on our Discord chatroom/messageboard/community, our OVER 70 subscriber-only episodes, and mu...
Nov 17, 2020•54 min
Yee-haw! Natalie & Drew talk about the origin of cowboys, the surprising reality of what they did, and why they aren’t around much these days, I reckon. We also talked barbed wire, chivalry, how to food-chain horses and cows together, a million-dollar cowboy idea, and Drew’s Canonical List Of Cowboy Names. Not a subscriber yet? Subscribe and you’ll not only support us (each subscriber makes a big difference!) but you’ll get 70+ paid episodes that only subscribers can hear, as well as access ...
Nov 10, 2020•46 min
Natalie & Drew dive into the mysteries of bees, such as: Where did all the killer bees come from? What is a cat bee? Who is Beernie Sanders? And why is honeydew infinitely more disgusting than you ever knew? (It’s not a melon.) Honey facts, nectar gossip, and thousands of other ideas are also right here, right now, in this very episode. Want something more fun to do than election? Looking for an alternative to hate-driven social media? Our private Discord community may be for you, and you ca...
Nov 03, 2020•49 min
You already know who it is! The big red man, the oldest bad guy out there, Satan himself. Natalie & Drew talk about who invented Satan, the 27 Names Of Satan, and Natalie’s cunning plan to overthrow and dethrone The Dark Trainer himself. We also talked about exorcisms, how much it costs to be a Satanist, the eleven commandments of Horn Boy, and what the Vatican knows about aliens. Not a subscriber? You fucked up, but you can fix this right now by hitting the Subscribe Now button. Seventy sec...
Oct 27, 2020•53 min
Natalie & Drew dig into the bizarre world of “Flying Before The Wright Brothers,” with balloons, coal gas, smoke, kites, blimps, zeppelins, and lots of death. An incredible amount of death. Natalie also discusses her unorthodox technique for drying her hair, which must be heard to be believed. Not a subscriber yet? Remedy that immediately by slapping the brown button below, and you’ll get instant access to our members-only Discord community as well as almost 70 episodes that you’ve never hea...
Oct 21, 2020•46 min
Today, Natalie & Drew dig into the enormous piles of sugar that the average person eats on a daily basis, to find out: Who invented sugar? Where does it come from? Why does liquid mercury taste so good? And, finally, after 136 episodes, you may bear witness to a once-in-a-lifetime result, as Drew aces the Mini Play-Along-At-Home Quiz for the first and probably last time ever. Not a subscriber? You’re missing out on our exclusive social club, where we play group games, tell ghost stories, and...
Oct 13, 2020•47 min
Natalie & Drew explain not only how animals turned into modern people, but why we have to go to work, who invented work, and the worst work you can do for a living. Plus: what does it mean to have an idea? If you’re not a subscriber, you’re missing ALIENTEMBER, our miniseries with curiously solid info on why alien life is real, how and when they’ve interacted with humans who have to go to work, and what’s next on the alien agenda. PART 5 drops this week with further investigations into repti...
Oct 06, 2020•48 min
Natalie & Drew revealed the underwear secrets of the Mormons, as well as the fatal mistake of the Wu-Tang Clan, why the Gates Of Hell aren’t underwear, why birds might eat your dick, and a million-dollar idea that might change the way you look at underwear forever. Did you miss our miniseries ALIENTEMBER, where we dug into secrets of extraterrestrials, interstellar craft, and the government’s crusade to keep advanced technology from the masses? You’ll need to Subscribe Now, since that shit i...
Sep 29, 2020•49 min
What’s your favorite smell? What’s the difference between a scent and an odor? What’s a wang? How do you get high from smelling salts? How can you be hypnotized to stop smoking? And what is Liquid Sex? Drew & Natalie answer these questions and more in today’s episode, which is also about the All-One Universal Mind. If you’re not a subscriber, you’re missing ALIENTEMBER, our miniseries about the real evidence behind extraterrestrials and their contact with humanity that’s going all month long...
Sep 21, 2020•47 min
Natalie & Drew are coming to you LIVE from the horniest season of all: fall. Natalie explains what a cornucopia is, Drew lambasts the grade-based gatekeeping of Trapper Keepers, and we both go purple horny devil for sweetened, condensed milk. Plus: What is Presidents Day 2? Why is it called fall and not autumn? When can I put my sweater back on? Why do the stupid leaves change color? And more. Not a subscriber yet? Fix that now and you’ll get access to everything you’ve been missing out on: ...
Sep 14, 2020•44 min
You don’t know what a fish actually is, do you? We find out in this episode, as well as over 14,000 facts about why some fish can breathe air, why the Dutch thought a hippopotamus was a fish, and why a tugboat doesn’t tug. There’s also a fish quiz you can play while you listen, and Natalie & Drew explain why people, like fish (or some mammals) should be able to hibernate. Not a paying listener yet? You should be, because you’re missing half of our episodes, and you’re not able to chat with u...
Sep 04, 2020•45 min
Who invented the head? What happens to a cockroach (or a person) when they’re decapitated? What happens when you cryogenically freeze your head? Why is Mr. Bean trusted with being an executioner? And what if it turned out your consciousness wasn’t in your head, but your body, the whole time? Natalie & Drew answer these questions, and dozens more, in today’s Garbage Brain University. Unable to chat about episodes with our other listeners? Want to get in on our daily Geoguessr challenge, Anima...
Aug 27, 2020•46 min
Natalie & Drew talk about the enchanted guitar, the wizard’s camel, and the bizarre world of forbidden colors, spicy colors, impossible colors, and more. Drop what you’re doing and pay full attention to this, right now. (Just kidding. Listen to it in one ear while you’re working!) Not a patron? You’re missing out on HALF of our episodes, as well as our 24/7 private chat room, cooking club, and everything else that happens in our Discord. Become a patron by subscribing now. We’ll talk to you ...
Aug 19, 2020•44 min
Drew & Natalie explain why now is the time to intensify your fashion, why baby clothes are worse than you’d even think, why a rock is a hat, why fringe is ALWAYS better than no fringe, and tell the tale of two beekeepers who loved each other. Also, a hat quiz! Become Garbagebrainpilled by listening to this hat-based episode, and perhaps you, too, may become a Garbage Brain Genius. See you Saturday (or next week, if you only listen to the free episodes! Sucker!) * natalie & drew This is a...
Aug 12, 2020•51 min
Natalie & Drew explore the horrible world of beans, from being bean-poisoned, crapping out metallic turds, eating pretzel sandwiches, what it means to be toothsome, and more. Plus, Drew issues an official apology to Jeff Quest. * natalie & drew This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.garbagebrainuniversity.com/subscribe...
Aug 05, 2020•39 min
It’s the season of swampy humidity and peeing outside. Summer is here, and Natalie & Drew have a boatload of weird holidays, non-scenic Ohio ditches, and the tale of what regular people do when they go to Florida, if you’re not regular and don’t know. Also: why you can’t be nude, a way to fix the boring-ass Olympics, and the true meaning of Summer Vacation is revealed. Also, if you missed it, we have a Twitch channel now! Stop by and watch us play weird old video games, like Frolf (Ribbit Ki...
Jul 28, 2020•43 min
Today, Natalie & Drew talk about worms, which are, like, just tubes, man. Think about it. We explain the differences between snakes and worms, why ringworm isn’t a worm, the science of The True Neutral Ass, what happens when a worm smokes weed, and thousands of other worm-based concepts. Not in our inner-circle yet? Unable to listen to our elusive patron-only odd-numbered episodes , and at lack of peers to talk about worms and other Garbage Brain topics with? Join our Patreon now , which sup...
Jul 21, 2020•51 min
Natalie & Drew talk about the invention of modern cussing, words you use to replace cusses, the discovery of how (and why) animals cuss, the beauty of high school graffiti, and, of course, the long list of every English-language cuss word that has ever been said. Plus, a way to atone for your cussing sins. It’s all here, right here, right now. Missing GBU 111? That’s a patron-only episode. GBU 109? Same. GBU 107, 105, 103, et cetera? They’re patron-only episodes , baby, and you gotta become ...
Jul 15, 2020•51 min
The dead pope who lost his court case against the alive pope! Hitting popes in the head with a silver hammer and cutting their fingers off! These and other bizarre-yet-true Pope Facts are packed into today’s episode of Garbage Brain University, along with a play-while-you-listen quiz. Not a patron yet? You’re missing over fifty patron-only episodes, as well as our 24/7 private chatroom . Become a patron at https://patreon.com/garbagebrainuniversity if it’s at all possible. Until next time! * nat...
Jul 07, 2020•45 min
In a special episode of GBU, Drew & Natalie watch, and then talk about the first eleven Star Wars movies, from beginning to end. Whether you’re an old Star-head or new to the longest-running space saga of the silver screen, we’ve dug up some facts and stories that’ll be new to your ears. Join our Patreon and Discord at patreon.com/garbagebrainuniversity to sync up with other listeners, if you haven’t already, and for our 24-hour Garbage Brain Genius chat , a community designed to chill. Plus...
Jun 29, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Natalie & Drew tackle the pig vs. hog debate, find out how to make a pig stop shitting where it eats, the swine flu, DARE, the pig band, and how The Australian Pig Shortage caused a crisis that almost ended painting in Australia. And more! If you haven’t heard episodes 105 , 103 , 101 , et cetera, it’s because you’re not a patron ! Sign up now & you’ll get instant access to the over-fifty episodes you’ve missed, as well as our secret Discord chat room , book club, and art space. Until la...
Jun 23, 2020•51 min
Natalie & Drew investigate the mystical Sayings Of The Sea, find out what happens when you live in a houseboat, and commandeer an abandoned vessel in international waters. This, plus dozens of thousands of boat facts, are packed into this 49-minute episode. Join us on Discord right now if you want to sync up with other Garbage Brain Geniuses and talk about the episode in real time. As soon as you finish listening to this episode, you’ll have over 50 patron-only episodes at your disposal whic...
Jun 15, 2020•49 min
Natalie & Drew pick apart the very nature of time itself, exploring: * What happens if time collapses on itself * Why the Gregorian Calendar is named after Greg * Why school takes a long time * Our new, revolutionary calendar system, mentioned in the title of this episode * What happened when the French tried to put 100 seconds in a minute * How do you even measure time if it’s not real? And hundreds more ideas, packed into just less than an hour. If you missed episode 101, episode 99, episo...
Jun 08, 2020•56 min
In this, our 100th GBU episode, Natalie and Drew reveal the million-dollar bread idea that they’ve been saving for a special occasion. We also talked about keto, the origins of “the best thing since sliced bread,” why you can’t feed bread to ducks, and why fish are Pay Pigs. We also talked about leavening, poisonous plants, and the specific reasons we want to be directly nuked. If you’re not a Patron , you have now missed FIFTY episodes of Garbage Brain University. Rectify that immediately by pa...
May 29, 2020•48 min
Natalie & Drew dive into the bizarre world of the opossum, familiarly known as “possum,” with an assortment of surprising facts. Some of the facts are about their nipples! Some of them are just about gleeking and foaming at the mouth. We also talked about accidentally eating poison hemlock, why rappers puke, how many baby possums can fit in a soup spoon, and, tragically, The Cloacal Kiss. Patrons get two Garbage Brain episodes a week instead of one (you’ve missed ALMOST FIFTY patron-only epi...
May 21, 2020•48 min
