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Stranger Still

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Answering the Questions You Never Thought to Ask
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A Listener Question Bananza!

In this episode, we explore a listener question banaza! We've got a bunch of listener questions that we wanted to answer that wouldn't have taken up a whole episode. What are MSGs? How close are we to nuclear holocaust? Join us in finding out and laugh along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun fi...

Mar 28, 201836 min

Can Tarot Tell My Future?

In this episode, we explore "Can tarot tell my future?" If you're like me, you need divine power to help you make decisions. That's where tarot comes in! Unfortunately, not everyone has $60-$80 and hour to get tarot advice. So sit down with us and get a crash course in tarot readings! Will Jon learn about his future? Is Nick a real psychic? Or just a psycho? Join us in finding out and laugh along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try ...

Mar 21, 201846 min

Are Zoos Ethical? (w/ David Enden)

In this episode, we "Are zoos ethical?" We have a bonafide expert with us this week, David Enden! This man has been in the field and in the classroom, making his career all about animals. Who better to talk to us about the ins and outs of modern zoo life? So, are zoos good or bad? Join us in finding out and laugh along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting a...

Mar 14, 201855 min

Fasting: A Fast Way to Lose Weight?

In this episode, we explore fasting! Supposedly, fasting has a ton of health benefits. You can lose weight, your heart will be healthier and you could live longer! Or could you? Join us in finding out and laugh along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you've got a strange questi...

Mar 07, 201836 min

Are Crisis Actors Really Just Actors?

In this episode, we explore, "Are crisis actors really just actors?" After every mass shooting, there's always claims of crisis actors. So, what's the truth? Spoilers: it's all made up to discredit the situation. Join us in finding out why and laugh at conspiracy theorists along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesd...

Feb 28, 201836 min

Fun Foray into Phobias

In this episode, we take a fun foray into phobias. Where do they come from? How did the ancient Greeks treat phobias? How do we treat them today? Join us in finding out and laughing along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you've got a strange question you want answered ask us o...

Feb 21, 201836 min

Cat Got Your Tongue? (Origins of 15 Common Phrases w/ Jacorey and Arthur)

In this episode, we explore the origins of 15 common phrases. We're joined by two very funny men, Jacorey and Arthur to figure out where 15 phrases you use every day came from! Did "Sleep Tight" come from prison? Was "Cat Got Your Tongue?" from a nasty ancient whip? Join us in finding out and laughing along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same t...

Feb 14, 201854 min

Is the Denver Airport Harboring the Illuminati?

In this episode, we explore, "Is the Denver Airport harboring the Illuminati?" Did you know the Denver International Airport was built by either the New World Order or Nazis? And it's being used to hide aliens and advanced military technology? Is it is... Join us in finding out and laughing along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So joi...

Feb 07, 201832 min

Just How Bunk is Homeopathy?

In this episode, we explore, "Just how bunk is Homeopathy?" Nick gets really upset by the end of this one. Is there any credibility to homeopathy at all? Or is it just a scam with no redeeming science? Join us in finding out and laughing along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If ...

Jan 31, 201838 min

Does PETA Actually Rescue any Animals?

In this episode, we explore, "Does PETA actually rescue any animals?" The short answer is yes. The long answer is... this episode. PETA has long been the center of a lot of controversy. Join us as we dive into the middle of it and figure out why! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you've...

Jan 24, 201844 min

Creepy Crawly Cryptids

In this episode, we explore 5 of our favorite Cryptids. We'll be talking about Mothman, Goatman, Chupacabra, Bigfoot, and the Jersey Devil. We couldn't get any on our podcast for an interview, so you'll have to settle for us looking at them from the outside in. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled l...

Jan 17, 201845 min

Lost in Aokigahara Forest (Content Warning)

In this episode, we explore the Aokigahara Forest. This episode covers some serious information. It's nicknamed the Suicide Forest. If that doesn't sound like your kind of bag, maybe skip this one. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you've got a strange question you want answered ask us ...

Jan 10, 201831 min

Is Hypnotic Regression Dangerous?

In this episode, we explore, "is hypnotic regression dangerous?" What if someone had the power to let you see past lives? What if someone could help you discover the old memories locked away in your mind? Or remember an alien probing your butt? Or is it all bunk? Join us in finding out and laughing along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time...

Jan 03, 201844 min

Who Puts the Northern Lights in the Sky?

In this episode, we explore, "who puts the northern lights in the sky?" Sometimes, nature is evil, which is where you get snakes. Sometimes, nature is weird, which is where you get axolotls. Other times it's beautiful. And when that happens, you get the Northern (or Southern) Lights! Put how do they get there? Join us in finding out and laughing along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and ...

Dec 27, 201737 min

The Future of Cancer Treatment?

In this episode, we explore, "The future of cancer treatment?" Jon's back this week! So we take on the super fun topic of cancer treatment, naturally. There's a lot of new advancements, specifically with the CAR T-Cell Therapy. Is this the 5th pillar in cancer treatment? Join us in finding out and laughing along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the s...

Dec 20, 201730 min

What Dirt Does the Government (and Other Companies) Keep on Us?

In this episode, we explore, "What dirt does the government (and other companies) keep on us?" And by we, I mean me. Nickwood. Last week I said this week would be stellar. I lied. Jon had a weird day, and I didn't have a replacement. So you're stuck with me! Will I be funny? Will you actually learn anything? Join us in finding out and laughing along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and te...

Dec 13, 201737 min

No Episode This Week :(

Hey Strangers! Sorry, there won't be a new episode this week... But I promise next week's episode will be STELLAR! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you've got a strange question you want answered ask us on Facebook , tweet us @StrangerStill , or drop us an email at podcast@strangerstil...

Dec 06, 20178 min

When Will Tigers Exact Their Revenge and Take Over the World? (And 4 Other Stories about Animal Memories)

In this episode, we explore, "When will tigers exact their revenge and take over the world?" Memories. All alone in the moonlight. Or are they? Cats aren't the only animals with memories. We all know animals are smart. But will a dog remember that one time I accidentally punched it in the nose? Will that bird attack me for shorting it some bread? Join us in finding out and laughing along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer...

Nov 29, 201745 min

Who Were the Pilgrims and What is Thanksgiving?

In this episode, we explore, "Who were the Pilgrims and what is Thanksgiving? Every year we celebrate a group of brave individuals who ran America to escape religious oppression. When they got there, they had a giant happy feast with the natives. Or was it all so honky-dory? Join us in finding out and laughing along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at t...

Nov 22, 201738 min

How to Cure SAD-ness (Seasonal Affective Disorder)

In this episode, we explore Seasonal Affective Disorder (or SAD, get it?). Disclaimer: We are the farthest thing from medical professionals. But we want to help you out. Maybe you or someone you love has Seasonal Affective Disorder. How can you cure your SAD-ness? Is SAD even real? Join us in finding out and laughing along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesti...

Nov 15, 201736 min

Montauk Project: The Conspiracy Theory That Gave us Stranger Things

In this episode, we explore all the Montauk Project by way of the book by Preston B. Nichols and Peter Moon. About a year ago, this was one topic we wanted to cover. With Stranger Things 2 out on Netflix, not only was that interest resurrected... There have also been a lot of articles and videos citing the Montauk Project as the "real life inspiration for Stranger Things." We went to the source to find out: Did the Montauk Project ever happen? Or is it a hollow theory that resembles 80's horror ...

Nov 08, 201747 min

Our JFK Conspiracy Theory Round-Up

In this episode, we explore all the conspiracy theories we could find regarding JFK's assassination. With all the buzz around it right now, we finally get to cover a topic Nick has wanted to cover for a long time. We take a trip to the grassy knoll to bring make sure you're equipped with all the theories floating around out there. Was there a second or even third shooter? Was it all just acoustics? Will the government shut our podcast down? Join us in finding out and laughing along the way! Ever...

Nov 01, 201737 min

Jon and Nick Visit a Haunted Corn Field!

In this episode, we explore haunted attractions by actually going to one! That's right, we take a field trip to northern Iowa to a genuine haunted corn field. For our last week of Octobermonth, we thought we'd go out with a bang. Will we get scared? Will Jon pee himself in fright? Join us in finding out and laughing along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interestin...

Oct 25, 201736 min

What Makes Horror Music Spooky (w/ The Captain from True Crime Garage)

In this episode, we explore the question, "What makes horror music spooky?" We are graciously joined by T he Captain from True Crime Garage fame. Turns out, he's also great at making music! As the second to last episode of Octobermonth, we thought we'd invite him and to lend his expertise into the world of horror music. What horror music freaks us out? How would the Captain go about writing horror music? Join us in finding out and laughing along the way! We used sampling from the following video...

Oct 18, 20171 hr 32 min

What Effect do Scary Movies Have on our Bodies? (w/ Patrick Hamilton)

In this episode, we explore the question, "What effect do scary movies have on our bodies?" We're joined by Patrick Hamilton from the Kill by Kill podcast to see what effect watching countless horror movies has had on us. Some say it may cause memory problems. Other say it could cause memory problems! Will we come out of this one alive? Join us in finding out and laughing along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We ...

Oct 11, 20171 hr 4 min

Is Grave Robbing Worth It? (with Jeff Kowalski)

In this episode, we explore the question, "Is grave robbing worth it?" Like any other person out there, you might be wondering if it would be worth it to rob a grave. Turns out, there's a prolific history to grave robbing and it's a bad idea! We also brought leading creepypasta expert, Jeff Kowalski (of Creepy Podsta) . Will we forgo history and rob some graves anyway? Join us in finding out and laughing along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned t...

Oct 04, 201750 min

Will Salt Lamps Cure My Sadness

In this episode, we explore the question, "Will salt lamps cure my sadness?" There are positive ions everywhere, and they're cramping my style. If only there was a way to cure that ails me. Is it as simple as a giant chunk of salt with a bulb inside of it? Join us in finding out and laughing along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So jo...

Sep 27, 201730 min

Are Millennials Killing Everything?

In this episode, we explore the question, "Are Millennials killing everything?" We're joined by two very awesome guests, Jacorey and Arthur of Jacorey and Arthur ! They're also directors/producers of TYT, a good news source of Milliennials like us. So, anyway, are Millennials killing everything? Join us in finding out and laughing along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you somet...

Sep 20, 201740 min

10 Reasons the Illuminati is Real

In this episode, we explore 10 reasons the Illuminati is real. Like really real. No debunking (kind of), and no goofs. All serious talk. We got the NSA off our backs, so here we are to convince you the Illuminati is real. Will we be able? Join us in finding out and laughing along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednes...

Sep 13, 201740 min

Can we 3D Print Human Organs?

In this episode, we explore the question, "Can we 3D Print Human Organs?" As a society, we've come a long way. Unfortunately, there are still way too many people waiting for an organ transplant. Could 3D printing be the solution we've been looking for? Join us in finding out and laughing along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join u...

Sep 06, 201730 min
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