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You Totally Made That Up

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A history podcast about the craziest, nuttiest, weirdest, creepiest, downright strange tales from around the globe - basically, the kind of stories that make you think someone must have totally made them up.
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Episodes

What's Going On Down There

Episode #45: Nash & special guest Phil cover the unbelievable story of that time some people in America lost their ever-loving minds & had themselves a vampire-related meltdown. (New England Vampire Panic, American Vampire Panic) . | Show Notes, Credits, and more at our blog | | Tumblr @youtotallymadethatup | | Twitter @YTMTUpodcast | | Instagram @youtotallymadethatup | | We want to hear your personal & local crazy tales! Email us: youtotallymadethatup@gmail.com |...

Aug 15, 20211 hr 13 minEp. 45

Pools And Pits (Part Two)

Episode #44: Join Nash & Tiff as they continue to talk about some bizarre catastrophes that devastated homes & lives - disasters that were far from natural (the Centralia Pennsylvania fires) . | Show Notes, Credits, and more at our blog | | Tumblr @youtotallymadethatup | | Twitter @YTMTUpodcast | | Instagram @youtotallymadethatup | | We want to hear your personal & local crazy tales! Email us: youtotallymadethatup@gmail.com |

Aug 01, 202159 minEp. 44

Pools And Pits (Part One)

Episode #43: Join Nash & Tiff as they talk about some bizarre catastrophes that devastated homes & lives - disasters that were far from natural. (Boston's Great Molasses Flood) . | Show Notes, Credits, and more at our blog | | Tumblr @youtotallymadethatup | | Twitter @YTMTUpodcast | | Instagram @youtotallymadethatup | | We want to hear your personal & local crazy tales! Email us: youtotallymadethatup@gmail.com |...

Jul 18, 202159 minEp. 43

Randompalooza

Episode #42: Nash & Tiff collected some bonus content for their faithful listeners - outtakes, sidebars, and stuff that wouldn't fit in the regular episodes. There's also rants, complaints, and general wittiness. (PS: If you're new, start somewhere else, because none of this will make any sense *wink*) . | Show Notes, Credits, and more at our blog | | Tumblr @youtotallymadethatup | | Twitter @YTMTUpodcast | | Instagram @youtotallymadethatup | | We want to hear your personal & local crazy...

Jul 04, 20211 hr 17 minEp. 42

Spooky Snack 14: Unsolicited Meat

Mini-Episode #14 - Tiff tells Nash a true story about a time meat fell from the sky. No, really. (Hosts' Choice: the Kentucky meat shower) . Spooky Snacks are bite-sized episodes based upon listener submissions of their personal, family, or hometown stories, as well as suggestions for topics they'd like to hear us discuss, and sometimes things we want to talk about that aren’t long enough for a regular episode. . | Show Notes, Credits, and more at our blog | | Tumblr @youtotallymadethatup | | Tw...

May 30, 202136 min

Something Suddenly Came Up

Episode #41: Nash & Tiff once asked you to join them as they talked about what could be hiding in the snow. Now they ask you to come along as they revisit one of those stories, because as you'll see, they just can't let it go. That was a bad joke. But seriously, did the movie "Frozen" really solve the Dyatlov Pass Mystery? Let's find out. (Dyatlov Pass, Frozen) . | Show Notes, Credits, and more at our blog | | Tumblr @youtotallymadethatup | | Twitter @YTMTUpodcast | | Instagram @youtotallyma...

May 16, 20211 hr 11 minEp. 41

The Second Anniversary Special

Episode #40: Nash & Tiff are celebrating the second anniversary of You Totally Made That Up with a special “best of” episode full of their favorite moments from the past year! . | Show Notes, Credits, and more at our blog | | Tumblr @youtotallymadethatup | | Twitter @YTMTUpodcast | | Instagram @youtotallymadethatup | | We want to hear your personal & local crazy tales! Email us: youtotallymadethatup@gmail.com |

May 02, 202133 minEp. 40

Where To Stick Your Rod

Episode #39: Come along as Nash & Tiff examine two medical marvels - one has a stomach seemingly made of steel & the other has a brain that doesn't give up. (Tarrare, Phineas Gage) . | Show Notes, Credits, and more at our blog | | Tumblr @youtotallymadethatup | | Twitter @YTMTUpodcast | | Instagram @youtotallymadethatup | | We want to hear your personal & local crazy tales! Email us: youtotallymadethatup at gmail.com |...

Apr 18, 20211 hr 24 minEp. 39

Spooky Snack 13: Into The Middle Distance

Mini-Episode #13 - Nash surprises Tiff with a story related to the Zodiac Killer that involves bunnies, an ice cream freezer, a motorcycle, urinal faux pas, and getting a guy fired. (Hosts' Choice: "The Zodiac Killer" movie) . Spooky Snacks are bite-sized episodes based upon listener submissions of their personal, family, or hometown stories, as well as suggestions for topics they'd like to hear us discuss, and sometimes things we want to talk about that aren’t long enough for a regular episode....

Feb 21, 202129 min

Wassables

Episode #38: It's a surprise episode for the Ho-Ho-Ho-holiday, in which Nash & Tiff talk about times when Christmas was *actually* cancelled. There's also fancy nuts. And those pesky wassables. And soooo many tables. (Christmas is cancelled, Christmas carols, Puritans and Christmas, Christmas traditions, Victorian Christmas, Teddy Roosevelt, Christmas trees) . | Show Notes, Credits, and more at our blog | | Tumblr @youtotallymadethatup | | Twitter @YTMTUpodcast | | Instagram @youtotallymadet...

Dec 24, 20201 hr 5 minEp. 38

Clyde And Jodie (Part Two)

Episode #37: Nash & Tiff continue their discussion of famous "cursed" houses & the people whose lives were impacted by them - plus some bonus true crime content! (the Amityville Horror, DeFeo family murders) . | Show Notes, Credits, and more at our blog | | Tumblr @youtotallymadethatup | | Twitter @YTMTUpodcast | | Instagram @youtotallymadethatup | | We want to hear your personal & local crazy tales! Email us: youtotallymadethatup@gmail.com |...

Dec 20, 20201 hr 32 minEp. 37

Clyde And Jodie (Part One)

Episode #36: This time, Nash & Tiff talk about famous "cursed" houses & the people whose lives were impacted by them. (the Winchester Mystery House, Sarah Winchester) . | Show Notes, Credits, and more at our blog | | Tumblr @youtotallymadethatup | | Twitter @YTMTUpodcast | | Instagram @youtotallymadethatup | | We want to hear your personal & local crazy tales! Email us: youtotallymadethatup@gmail.com |

Dec 06, 202052 minEp. 36

Americana Idols

Episode #35: This Thanksgiving, join Nash & Tiff as they discuss some American folktales that actually have some truths behind them. (Johnny Appleseed, Davy Crockett) | Show Notes, Credits, and more at our blog | | Tumblr @youtotallymadethatup | | Twitter @YTMTUpodcast | | Instagram @youtotallymadethatup | | We want to hear your personal & local crazy tales! Email us: youtotallymadethatup@gmail.com |

Nov 22, 20201 hr 17 minEp. 35

How To Make A Monster (Part Two)

Episode #34: You knew it was coming - here's part 2 of the Halloween episode, where Nash & Tiff continue their discussion of two of the world's most famous monsters... and their creators... and bad accents, somehow. (Bram Stoker, Dracula, Vlad the Impaler) . | Show Notes, Credits, and more at our blog | | Tumblr @youtotallymadethatup | | Twitter @YTMTUpodcast | | Instagram @youtotallymadethatup | | We want to hear your personal & local crazy tales! Email us: youtotallymadethatup@gmail.co...

Nov 05, 20201 hr 9 minEp. 34

How To Make A Monster (Part One)

Episode #33: To celebrate Halloween, Nash & Tiff discuss two of the world's most famous monsters... and their creators. (Mary Shelley, Frankenstein) . | Show Notes, Credits, and more at our blog | | Tumblr @youtotallymadethatup | | Twitter @YTMTUpodcast | | Instagram @youtotallymadethatup | | We want to hear your personal & local crazy tales! Email us: youtotallymadethatup@gmail.com |

Oct 30, 20201 hr 19 minEp. 33

Team Bubba

Episode #32: Nash & Tiff are taking a deep dive to talk about the true stories behind some legit sea monsters. And it's a MEGA EPISODE for our return from hiatus! (the 1916 Jersey Shore shark attacks, the sinking of The Essex) . | Show Notes, Credits, and more at our blog | | Tumblr @youtotallymadethatup | | Twitter @YTMTUpodcast | | Instagram @youtotallymadethatup | | We want to hear your personal & local crazy tales! Email us: youtotallymadethatup@gmail.com |...

Oct 15, 20202 hr 12 minEp. 32

Big Peaches And Grey Cats (Part Two)

Episode #31: Come along as Nash & Tiff continue taking a peek into the inner workings of some very nutty cults. (Benjamin Franklin, Francis Dashwood, the Hellfire Club) . | Show Notes, Credits, and more at our blog | | Tumblr @youtotallymadethatup | | Twitter @YTMTUpodcast | | Instagram @youtotallymadethatup | | We want to hear your personal & local crazy tales! Email us: youtotallymadethatup@gmail.com |

Jul 02, 20201 hr 3 minEp. 31

Big Peaches And Grey Cats (Part One)

Episode #30: Get ready for a wild ride, because this time Nash & Tiff are taking a peek into the inner workings of some very nutty cults. (Edmund Creffield, the Holy Rollers) . | Show Notes, Credits, and more at our blog | | Tumblr @youtotallymadethatup | | Twitter @YTMTUpodcast | | Instagram @youtotallymadethatup | | We want to hear your personal & local crazy tales! Email us: youtotallymadethatup@gmail.com |

Jun 19, 20201 hr 13 minEp. 30

Spooky Snack 12: Dolphin Bacon

Mini-Episode #12 : In which Nash & Tiff share the tales of a haunted castle with a wild history & a very unique English cryptid who lives in a tree. (Listener Suggestions: Franklin Castle, the Highclere Grampus) . Spooky Snacks are bite-sized episodes based upon listener submissions of their personal, family, or hometown stories, as well as suggestions for topics they'd like to hear us discuss, and sometimes things we want to talk about that aren’t long enough for a regular episode. . | ...

May 28, 202035 min

Treacherous Pronunciations

Episode #29: Come along as Nash & Tiff discuss a few famous locations where strange things have happened & wonder: are the events that took place really as mysterious as they seem? (the lost colony of Roanoke, the Bermuda Triangle) . | Show Notes, Credits, and more at our blog | | Tumblr @youtotallymadethatup | | Twitter @YTMTUpodcast | | Instagram @youtotallymadethatup | | We want to hear your personal & local crazy tales! Email us: youtotallymadethatup@gmail.com |...

May 14, 20201 hr 12 minEp. 29

Extreme Makeover

Episode #28: This time Nash & Tiff examine a collection of fairy tales & ask - could there be any truths behind them? Spoiler: yes! (Snow White, Margaretha von Waldeck, Maria Sophia von Erthal, Hansel & Gretel, Hans Traxler, Katharina Schraderin, Hans & Grete Metzler, the Pied Piper of Hamelin, Beauty & the Beast, Petrus Gonsalvus, Bluebeard, Conomor the Accused) . | Show Notes, Credits, and more at our blog | | Tumblr @youtotallymadethatup | | Twitter @YTMTUpodcast | | Insta...

Apr 30, 202058 minEp. 28

The First Anniversary Special

Episode #27: Nash & Tiff are celebrating the first anniversary of You Totally Made That Up with a special "best of" episode full of their favorite moments from the past year! . | Show Notes, Credits, and more at our blog | | Tumblr @youtotallymadethatup | | Twitter @YTMTUpodcast | | Instagram @youtotallymadethatup | | We want to hear your personal & local crazy tales! Email us: youtotallymadethatup@gmail.com |...

Apr 16, 202058 minEp. 27

Spooky Snack 11: Trash Rabbit

Mini-Episode #11: In honor of Easter, Nash & Tiff tackle some unruly cryptid bunnies & tell you about the origins of the big bunny itself - plus some stuff about the history of the holiday, and what's up with the eggs, because hey why not? (Hosts' Choice: Jackalope, Wolpertinger, Milk Hare, Easter Bunny, Easter eggs, history of Easter) . Spooky Snacks are bite-sized episodes based upon listener submissions of their personal, family, or hometown stories, as well as suggestions for topics ...

Apr 09, 202038 min

Teddy's Bubblegum

Episode #26: This time Nash & Tiff dish up some servings of super-creepy dolls, with a side of murder. (Robert the Doll, Arthur's Seat Dolls, Burke and Hare) . | Show Notes, Credits, and more at our blog | | Tumblr @youtotallymadethatup | | Twitter @YTMTUpodcast | | Instagram @youtotallymadethatup | | We want to hear your personal & local crazy tales! Email us: youtotallymadethatup@gmail.com |

Apr 02, 20201 hr 15 minEp. 26

Spooky Snack 10: Smart Cookies

Mini-Episode #10: Nash brings you a special pandemic edition Spooky Snack about a lady who wouldn't wash her hands after she took a dump. If that doesn't sell you, we don't know what will. No but seriously, it's about asymptomatic carriers of disease and how denial is a helluva drug. (Hosts' Choice: Mary Mallon, Typhoid Mary) . Spooky Snacks are bite-sized episodes based upon listener submissions of their personal, family, or hometown stories, as well as suggestions for topics they'd like to hea...

Mar 28, 202024 min

Awesome Spoons

Episode #25: Come along as Nash & Tiff hit the high seas for some pirate talk. (Stede Bonnet, Anne Bonny) . | Show Notes, Credits, and more at our blog | | Tumblr @youtotallymadethatup | | Twitter @YTMTUpodcast | | Instagram @youtotallymadethatup | | We want to hear your personal & local crazy tales! Email us: youtotallymadethatup@gmail.com |

Mar 19, 20201 hr 16 minEp. 25

Spooky Snack 9: Wacky Crack

Mini-Episode #9: Nash & Tiff examine St. Patrick, along with some St. Patrick's Day traditions & leprechaun shenanigans. (Hosts' Choice: St. Patrick's Day history & traditions, leprechauns) Spooky Snacks are bite-sized episodes based upon listener submissions of their personal, family, or hometown stories, as well as suggestions for topics they'd like to hear us discuss, and sometimes things we want to talk about that aren’t long enough for a regular episode. . | Show Notes, Credits,...

Mar 12, 202025 min

Ghosted (Part Two)

Episode #24: Join Nash & Tiff as they continue their journey through the veil to tell you some real-life... or, maybe not-so-real... ghost stories. (Scratching Fanny the Ghost of Cock Lane, the Hammersmith Ghost) . | Show Notes, Credits, and more at our blog | | Tumblr @youtotallymadethatup | | Twitter @YTMTUpodcast | | Instagram @youtotallymadethatup | | We want to hear your personal & local crazy tales! Email us: youtotallymadethatup@gmail.com |...

Mar 05, 202055 minEp. 24

Ghosted (Part One)

Episode #23: Join Nash & Tiff as they slip into the veil & tell you some real-life... or, maybe not-so-real... ghost stories. (Nelly Butler) . | Show Notes, Credits, and more at our blog | | Tumblr @youtotallymadethatup | | Twitter @YTMTUpodcast | | Instagram @youtotallymadethatup | | We want to hear your personal & local crazy tales! Email us: youtotallymadethatup@gmail.com |

Feb 20, 20201 hr 11 minEp. 23

Nether Regions

Episode #22: Nash & Tiff discuss not one, but two bizarre series of axe murders that took place in Louisiana in the early 1900s. (the Axeman of New Orleans, Clementine Barnabet) . | Show Notes, Credits, and more at our blog | | Tumblr @youtotallymadethatup | | Twitter @YTMTUpodcast | | Instagram @youtotallymadethatup | | We want to hear your personal & local crazy tales! Email us: youtotallymadethatup@gmail.com |

Feb 07, 20201 hr 32 minEp. 22
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