How do we end a series about misdirection? With some fun stories from Reddit! In today's stories we wonder, if Houdini could unmask illusionist why can't a 12 year old boy? And what do you really owe your partner's parents when you travel together? Enjoy a couple of laughs with us as we wrap up... smoke and mirrors? 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:29:57 Stories start
Grant enthralls Maia with a story many of us think we already know. That of Mary Shelley and her masterpiece, the novel "Frankenstein". But much is misunderstood about the book, and the fascinating, traumatized, visionary young women who first gave birth to the creature. Buckle up for an episode of surprise cameo experiences as we piece together the true legacy of Mary Shelley and Frankenstein. 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:26:50 Pieced Together The artist Maia mentioned at 1:04 is Tara Donovan. She was ...
Maia enchants Grant with a story full of surprises. Forget what you think you know about the famous Harry Houdini. More than one person's reputation gets called into question in this episode. Sound the spiritual trumpets (you'll get the reference soon enough), because this episode is here to delight. Find out the details of Houdini's oftentimes fraught relationship with one Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:31:43 Now You See Me
Halloween is quickly approaching, and we're here to talk about it. On this week's episode, Grant and Maia share AITA stories from Reddit and ask the bigger questions like who do we have to share our snacks with? What is the real meaning behind a holiday where you give candy away to children? And who isn't enjoying a little shredded cheese from the fridge? 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:28:27 Stories starts
Maia surprises Grant with something no one could see coming, a pet story that actually moves his cold heart. As with all of our stories, this pet is a little different than what you might be imagining. Man's best friend gets an upgrade... and goes to war? A story about the power of a silly lil treat and some human affection for Wojtek the Syrian Brown Bear in WWII. 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:20:04 BEARly Different
Grant shares with Maia the complicated history of Sylvester Graham, inventor of the Graham cracker and so much more. Sexual suppression, mob justice, and food fads are on the menu in this surprising story about an innocent cracker. 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:24:49 Lusting after Graham Crackers
Maia and Grant share Reddit AITA posts about The Happiest Place on Earth. Evil stepmothers, eccentric home décor, and traumatizing experiences at Disneyland. You know, happy things. 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:19:23 Stories start
Grant tells Maia his nomination for the happiest place on earth. A confusing wonderland that has to be seen, and experienced, to believe. Life imitates art in this episode with some local flavor. Bring your appetite and dive in to Colorado's famous Pink Palace, Casa Bonita, featured frequently in the famous adult cartoon, South Park. 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:09:41 Fighting off a Gorilla
Maia tells Grant about the mysteries that do (or don't) exist in the magical land of Scandinavia. Your new favorite conspiracy theory, or your next vacation destination. It depends on who you ask. Thank you to our listener, Paula from Finland, who submitted the topic idea, the Finland Conspiracy originating from Reddit. 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:24:48 The Finnish Line
Our first guest on the podcast! Maia invites her friend Lee on to discuss the summer he accidentally imprisoned himself on Hawaii. Grant and Maia bravely ask the question, who is really the victim in Lee's story? One of our most joyous episodes yet! 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:07:46 Making Legos
Maia leads Grant through a series of surprising, undercover police missions and legal challenges all to answer the question... how legal is gossip in the courtroom? Along the way we uncover the context around Miranda rights and what a Perkins Operation is. Miranda v Arizona, Illinois v Perkins 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:15:54 Gossip Gossip Gossip
Grant takes Maia on a trip down memory lane… to 2007! Together we revel in our love of Britney Spears and our shock at the way her conservatorship abused her. Along the way we reflect on how Britney was treated during a difficult period in her life, and the ways we hope that would be different today. 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:13:32 Free Britney
Grant and Maia share Reddit AITA posts relating to the theme of The Industrial Revolution and its Consequences. Parents spying on children and a civics lesson that becomes all too real. 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:31:28 Stories start
Grant tells Maia the strange and surprising history behind one of the most common forms of birth control today, “The Pill.” Join us as we explore why a pill for women specifically was advocated for when it was first developed and uncover the dangerous and traumatic actions of Margaret Sanger, one of the loudest advocates for the development of the pill. 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:04:22 The Invention of the Pill
Maia tells Grant the story of the Unabomber (Ted Kaczynski) through the lens of the authorities trying to solve the case. We're not condoning the Unabomber ... but ... he maybe had some okay ideas in his manifesto (which by the way starts with "The Industrial Revolution and its Consequences"). Since we recorded this episode, the Unabomber died in a federal prison medical center in Butner, N.C. at the age of 81. 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:02:58 Political Violence
Grant and Maia tell read each other Reddit AITA posts relating to the theme of Surviving the Wilderness. Training neighbor's dogs without their knowledge, wimpy hikers asking to be carried, and unexperienced backpackers with a false sense of confidence. 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:04:02 Stories start
Maia tells Grant the rumors of feral people living in America's National Parks. We deep dive into the truth/lies of this rumor and other people who have and do survive in the wild such as the hermits, and un-contacted indigenous peoples in the Americas. Specifically, the North Pond Hermit of Maine, the un-contacted Ayoreo groups in South America, and Ishi, the last known un-contacted indigenous person in the US. 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:03:42 Story starts
Grant tells Maia the long awaited truth of Cocaine Bear - before Elizabeth Banks decided to tell the world her twist on it. 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:04:25 Cocaine Bear
Maia and Grant read reddit AITA stories related to the theme of Illegal drinking (well, Maia tells some, Grant seeks validation on his own AITA story from the day) This episodes makes some references to episode 4 which was recorded prior to this but will be released next week
Grant tells Maia the history of the Stonewall Inn and how it transformed and kickstarted the gay rights movement in the 1960s and 1970s. 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:02:23 Stonewall Inn
Maia tells Grant the story of Michael Malloy AKA Iron Mike AKA The Rasputin of the Bronx. Life insurance fraud gone wrong in Prohibition Era New York - and a story of what could have been a life long friend. 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:07:27 Iron Mike
Are you wondering what this podcast is about? I mean, Grant and Maia are too but allow them to try to explain.
