Welcome to the Alchemy’s podcast, where Tim and LeeAnna dive deep into the “weirdness beneath our skin”—because, honestly, who doesn’t love a good rabbit hole? LeeAnna kicks things off with a chicken-herding dog persecuted in Cuba, Tim responds bravely with a hamster April First prank, LeeAnna reveals her ‘mutant redhead’ powers, and we take a detour into alchemical madness, because why not? We’re talking homunculi, the somatotopic map, and Paracelsus (yes, that Paracelsus) and the Cartesian Theatre —who might just make you rethink science forever. Get ready for a wild, unsettling ride that’ll leave you questioning everything, including your own body. It’s weird, it’s gross, and it’s absolutely Alchemy—just the way you like it.
Just a quick reminder: we’re ad-free, folks. No interruptions from creepy pharmaceutical ads or dubious product endorsements. But if we were to have ads, let’s be real—we’d totally endorse “Safe Seal” flasks, as recommended by Paracelsus (c. 1493–1541) himself! Nothing says “trustworthy” like a medieval incel who wanted to ferment sperm in a sealed glass container for a few months to create tiny humans. Buy one now! Guaranteed to keep your... ahem... unnatural concoctions fresh and safely contained. But since we’re not selling anything, let’s get on with the weirdness. No flasks, no fake sales pitches—just pure, unfiltered Alchemy. Let’s go!
Podcast links Cortical homunculus image here Paracelsus picture here Cinema effect / Cartesian_Theater here. Original work: Jennifer Garcia (User:Reverie) Derivative work: User:Pbroks13Derivative work of derivative work: User: Was a bee - File:Cartesian_Theater.svg, CC BY-SA 2.5
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Intro music: brighter days by Oliver Massa - License code: S4QNBRVN0S5MTNW4 https://uppbeat.io/t/oliver-massa/brighter-days Outro music: nightdrive by mood-maze - License code: OGGKCMVJLUMOBW5P https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/nightdrive. Or, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NZsJWoGZ9A
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