Jordan - the person, not the country - discusses the small but increasing war being waged on books in the U.S. Brenna practices her Spanish language skills. This week's drinking game: You get upset by something right-wing fundamentalists are doing - take at least 1 drink Jordan makes a very subtle porn reference - finish your drink Do you have an obscure subculture we should know about, or just want to ask us a question? Reach out to us! Instagram: @subscuritypodcast Twitter: @subscuritypod Emai...
Apr 27, 2022•52 min
Brenna recounts, in detail, her recent and enthralling viewing of the documentary, "Set!" Jordan asks Brenna about her experience in sensory deprivation tanks. This week's drinking game: The word "vet" or "veteran" is mentioned - take 1 drink The winner is revealed - finish your drink Do you have an obscure subculture we should know about, or just want to ask us a question? Reach out to us! Instagram: @subscuritypodcast Twitter: @subscuritypod Email: subscurity@gmail.com Web: https://subscurity....
Apr 20, 2022•1 hr
Jordan takes his interest in biohacking to a whole new level, discussing the group of people who have implanted RFID chips into their bodies all in the name of convenience. Brenna swears she's seen this "Black Mirror" episode. This week's drinking game: Brenna references her own body or bodily activities - take 1 drink A perpetually relevant Oscar's reference is made - finish your drink Do you have an obscure subculture we should know about, or just want to ask us a question? Reach out to us! In...
Apr 13, 2022•51 min
Brenna dives into the world of volunteers who control what you do - or don't - see, on the "Front Page of the Internet." Jordan rants about Russian bots, Bernie Sanders, and leftists. This week's drinking game: Jordan starts telling an overly-detailed Reddit history story - take 1 drink Brenna tells you the exact path to correctly find your world politics news - finish your drink Do you have an obscure subculture we should know about, or just want to ask us a question? Reach out to us! Instagram...
Apr 06, 2022•55 min
Jordan narrates the history of fabricated - or constructed - languages. Brenna parle francais un peu. This week's drinking game: A word you don't know is said - take 1 drink Brenna's dog makes his presence known - finish your drink Do you have an obscure subculture we should know about, or just want to ask us a question? Reach out to us! Instagram: @subscuritypodcast Twitter: @subscuritypod Email: subscurity@gmail.com Web: https://subscurity.com...
Mar 30, 2022•50 min
Brenna demistifies the mystical world of online witches, a growing community on TikTok. An appendix-less Jordan surpsingly doesn't cast doubt on this trend, but he does cast a spell. This week's drinking game: Jordan's microphone quality annoys you - take 1 drink Jordan rants about social media for the millionth time - finish your drink Do you have an obscure subculture we should know about, or just want to ask us a question? Reach out to us! Instagram: @subscuritypodcast Twitter: @subscuritypod...
Mar 23, 2022•45 min
Jordan inexplicably chooses to discuss the group of 14 people who have the distinct honor of being sole survivors from commercial plane crashes. Brenna does her best to lighten the mood. This week's drinking game: You get anxious about your next flight - take 1 drink You get through this episode without gaining a fear of flying - finish your drink Do you have an obscure subculture we should know about, or just want to ask us a question? Reach out to us! Instagram: @subscuritypodcast Twitter: @su...
Mar 16, 2022•40 min
Brenna uncovers the magical world of adults whose identities revolve almost entirely around Disney. Jordan recounts a past relationship. This week's drinking game: Jordan mentions his ex - take 1 drink Brenna finally criticizes a subculture she researched - finish your drink Do you have an obscure subculture we should know about, or just want to ask us a question? Reach out to us! Instagram: @subscuritypodcast Twitter: @subscuritypod Email: subscurity@gmail.com Web: https://subscurity.com...
Mar 09, 2022•54 min
Jordan explains his fascination with people who will hire someone else to do their interviews. Brenna says that this job - surprisingly - is something she would NOT be good at. This week's drinking game: Brenna is stunned out how stupid humans can be - take 1 drink Jordan can't remember the name of "Dear Abby" - finish your drink Do you have an obscure subculture we should know about, or just want to ask us a question? Reach out to us! Instagram: @subscuritypodcast Twitter: @subscuritypod Email:...
Mar 02, 2022•51 min
Brenna delves into the careers of people who find love for others - as long as they can pay a price. Jordan describes Brenna's ideal life partner. This week's drinking game: Jordan or Brenna describes a quality you'd want in an ideal mate - take 1 drink Brenna starts to say something nice to Jordan - finish your drink Do you have an obscure subculture we should know about, or just want to ask us a question? Reach out to us! Instagram: @subscuritypodcast Twitter: @subscuritypod Email: subscurity@...
Feb 23, 2022•1 hr
Jordan describes the evolution of ice cream, ice cream trucks, and how they haven't always been used JUST to sell sweet treats. Brenna discusses hairy butts. This week's drinking game: Every time someone says "butt" - take 1 drink Jordan finds a way to bring up masturbation in an episode about ice cream - finish your drink Do you have an obscure subculture we should know about, or just want to ask us a question? Reach out to us! Instagram: @subscuritypodcast Twitter: @subscuritypod Email: subscu...
Feb 16, 2022•48 min
Brenna gives a brief explainer on how WiFi works, and how some people say they're extra sensitive to its signals. Jordan... disagrees. This week's drinking game: Brenna gets exasperated by what Jordan says - take 1 drink Jordan makes the greatest gangsta joke of all time - finish your drink Do you have an obscure subculture we should know about, or just want to ask us a question? Reach out to us! Instagram: @subscuritypodcast Twitter: @subscuritypod Email: subscurity@gmail.com Web: https://subsc...
Feb 09, 2022•46 min
Jordan covers the origins and modern day applications of card counting. Brenna thinks she can master the skill in under a week. This week's drinking game: The word "card" is said - take 1 drink Jordan can't figure out how to say "AMA" - finish your drink Do you have an obscure subculture we should know about, or just want to ask us a question? Reach out to us! Instagram: @subscuritypodcast Twitter: @subscuritypod Email: subscurity@gmail.com Web: https://subscurity.com...
Feb 02, 2022•47 min
Brenna examines how a mundane household chore exploded into a somewhat mainstream sport. Jordan wants to compete, but he jut has to learn how to iron. This week's drinking game: Brenna's terrible microphone sounds terrible - take 1 drink Jordan rants about eSports - finish your drink Do you have an obscure subculture we should know about, or just want to ask us a question? Reach out to us! Instagram: @subscuritypodcast Twitter: @subscuritypod Email: subscurity@gmail.com Web: https://subscurity.c...
Jan 26, 2022•45 min
Jordan details just some of the unique and niche dating sites on which you can find love. Brenna is willing to try some of them, if any listener out there wants to create her dating profile. This week's drinking game: You would create a profile on the mentioned dating site - take 1 drink Brenna admits she'd be a sugar baby - finish your drink Do you have an obscure subculture we should know about, or just want to ask us a question? Reach out to us! Instagram: @subscuritypodcast Twitter: @subscur...
Jan 19, 2022•1 hr
Brenna discusses the rising phenomenon of on-camera eating for pleasure and views. Jordan describes his ideal last meal. This week's drinking game: Brenna suggests a way for her to make money as a sex worker - take 1 drink Jordan makes an audible chewing sound - finish your drink Do you have an obscure subculture we should know about, or just want to ask us a question? Reach out to us! Instagram: @subscuritypodcast Twitter: @subscuritypod Email: subscurity@gmail.com Web: https://subscurity.com...
Jan 12, 2022•41 min
Jordan explains the history of sailors' songs at sea, which has evolved into a modern TikTok trend. Brenna blesses listeners with her singing. This week's drinking game: Every time millennials are referenced - take 1 drink Jordan butchers the name of a youtube video with 4 billion views - finish your drink Do you have an obscure subculture we should know about, or just want to ask us a question? Reach out to us! Instagram: @subscuritypodcast Twitter: @subscuritypod Email: subscurity@gmail.com We...
Jan 05, 2022•38 min
Brenna goes behind the scenes of a new form of human connection, otherwise known as cuddle therapy. Jordan condemns toxic masculinity. This week's drinking game: Jordan attacks toxic masculinity - take 1 drink Brenna admits how long of pandemic this has been for her - finish your drink Do you have an obscure subculture we should know about, or just want to ask us a question? Reach out to us! Instagram: @subscuritypodcast Twitter: @subscuritypod Email: subscurity@gmail.com Web: https://subscurity...
Dec 29, 2021•42 min
Jordan describes the elaborate production of competitive marble racing, created by two Dutch brothers. Brenna provides the color commentary. This week's drinking game: Brenna refers to marble runs as "cute" or "adorable - take 1 drink Brenna finds a way to insert her Patriots fandom - finish your drink Do you have an obscure subculture we should know about, or just want to ask us a question? Reach out to us! Instagram: @subscuritypodcast Twitter: @subscuritypod Email: subscurity@gmail.com Web: h...
Dec 22, 2021•34 min
Brenna highlights the secret world of writers who write speeches and books on behalf of celebrities, politicians, CEO's, and more. Jordan shares his distinctly Seattle-ite experiences of ghosting, and of being ghosted. This week's drinking game: Brenna calls jordan a nerd - take 1 drink Jordan calls himself a nerd - finish your drink Do you have an obscure subculture we should know about, or just want to ask us a question? Reach out to us! Instagram: @subscuritypodcast Twitter: @subscuritypod Em...
Dec 15, 2021•48 min
Jordan discusses the community of people who love the game Diplomacy, so much so that they compete internationally. Brenna explains why she would win Diplomacy, and the TV show Survivor, among other strategic games. This week's drinking game: Every time Brenna mentions Survivor - take 1 drink Jordan finds another way to rant about how he dislikes puzzles - finish your drink Do you have an obscure subculture we should know about, or just want to ask us a question? Reach out to us! Instagram: @sub...
Dec 08, 2021•44 min
Brenna details both the ancient and modern traditions of professional funeral mourners. Jordan sobs uncontrollably at the thought of life without Brenna. This week's drinking game: Every time Brenna or Jordan subtly suggests murdering each other - take 1 drink Brenna dunks on Jordan for incorrectly describing a popular movie reference - finish your drink Do you have an obscure subculture we should know about, or just want to ask us a question? Reach out to us! Instagram: @subscuritypodcast Twitt...
Dec 01, 2021•40 min
Jordan shares stories from the extremely niche group of Jewish mall santas. Brenna gives a history of Jordan and Brenna's safeword, which is not exactly what it sounds like. This week's drinking game: Every time a yiddish word is said - take 1 drink Brenna reveals her true Maine accent - finish your drink Do you have an obscure subculture we should know about, or just want to ask us a question? Reach out to us! Instagram: @subscuritypodcast Twitter: @subscuritypod Email: subscurity@gmail.com Web...
Nov 24, 2021•39 min
Brenna paints a (metaphorical) picture of people who take jigsaw puzzles to extreme lengths. Jordan confesses his true feelings about puzzles. This week's drinking game: Brenna or Jordan references a TV show - take 1 drink Jordan incorrectly explains owl digestion - finish your drink Do you have an obscure subculture we should know about, or just want to ask us a question? Reach out to us! Instagram: @subscuritypodcast Twitter: @subscuritypod Email: subscurity@gmail.com Web: https://subscurity.c...
Nov 17, 2021•55 min
Jordan tells the story of the historical Indigenous peoples whose sacred ritual involves what is now known as magic mushrooms, a drug that Brenna surprisingly hasn't tried. This week's drinking game: Jordan stumbles over a word in English - take 1 drink Jordan mispronounces a word in Spanish - finish your drink Do you have an obscure subculture we should know about, or just want to ask us a question? Reach out to us! Instagram: @subscuritypodcast Twitter: @subscuritypod Email: subscurity@gmail.c...
Nov 10, 2021•52 min
Brenna shares a behind-the-scenes look of the people who do the scaring at haunted houses. Jordan reveals his preference to be scared by existential dread. This week's drinking game: Something generally scary is mentioned - take 1 drink Something that scares you specifically is mentioned - finish your drink Do you have an obscure subculture we should know about, or just want to ask us a question? Reach out to us! Instagram: @subscuritypodcast Twitter: @subscuritypod Email: subscurity@gmail.com W...
Nov 03, 2021•46 min
Jordan recounts the history of people who declare themselves a sovereign nation. Brenna shares her firsthand tales from the front lines of CHAZ/CHOP. This week's drinking game: Libertarianism is mentioned - take 1 drink Jordan butchers his imperial to metric conversion - finish your drink Do you have an obscure subculture we should know about, or just want to ask us a question? Reach out to us! Instagram: @subscuritypodcast Twitter: @subscuritypod Email: subscurity@gmail.com Web: https://subscur...
Oct 27, 2021•52 min
Brenna meruses the group of mersons who are called to a life underwater. Jordan is merturbed. This week's drinking game: Brenna or Jordan makes a "mer" pun - take 1 drink The first time someone pronounces "bipedal" in a way you disagree with - finish your drink Do you have an obscure subculture we should know about, or just want to ask us a question? Reach out to us! Instagram: @subscuritypodcast Twitter: @subscuritypod Email: subscurity@gmail.com Web: https://subscurity.com...
Oct 20, 2021•41 min
Jordan tracks the history of fanfiction from early copyright law to 50 Shades of Gray. Brenna reads her favorite Rob Gronkowski fanfiction. This week's drinking game: Jordan says "notorious" - take 1 drink Jordan says the wrong name for the Star Trek Enterprise captain - finish your drink Do you have an obscure subculture we should know about, or just want to ask us a question? Reach out to us! Instagram: @subscuritypodcast Twitter: @subscuritypod Email: subscurity@gmail.com Web: https://subscur...
Oct 13, 2021•49 min
Brenna reveals the secret work-lives of people doubling up on white collar jobs. Jordan regrets not trying it. Do you have an obscure subculture we should know about, or just want to ask us a question? Reach out to us! Instagram: @subscuritypodcast Twitter: @subscuritypod Email: subscurity@gmail.com Web: https://subscurity.com
Oct 06, 2021•50 min
