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Welcome to America—where we watch M*A*S*H, marry our in-laws, and we've got jeans sitting in the front yard. Join us as we find out what's hiding beneath earth's surface! 

In episode 84, Carmyn announces she's a girl while screaming about printers, and Sierra dreams of a bowling alley. You'll hear about closet atheists, pistol whipping, and St. Louis's new marketing campaign—all while on a journey to th...

When were queer people invented? Was it before or after sliced bread? In the basement, we ask the important questions.

This week, Colin tells the inspiring story of an Ancient Roman femme fatale, while Sierra reminisces on the gaudy luxury of the early 2000s. Join us as we discuss the insane capabilities of Gen Z, potential slogans for golden toilets, and how bookkeeping was so good in the year 200.

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Blow. The Big C. Snow. Nose Candy. Cocaine. It makes the world go round. And, it's somehow more useful than its close cousin, powdered sugar. 

This week, Colin tells the story of Colombian drug lord and narcoterrorist Pablo Escobar while Sierra tries to figure out if there's dead bodies under a U.S. highway. Join us as we discuss the mechanics of bullfighting, drug smuggling 101, and whether or not you need a bike shop to ...

It's the 90s. You just purchased a brand-new Lisa Frank notebook and pen set at your elementary school book fair. Outfitted with the coolest stationary, you're set to be the most popular kid in class. But little do you know, Lisa Frank's backstory isn't quite the neon dreamland it seems to be.

This week, Sierra tells a terrifying tale of cocaine and neon baby animals, while Colin tries to remember Lisa...

Remember when you were in school and you learned about the Pythagorean theorem and realized it's stupid and useless and there's absolutely no point? Well. . . now there is. Kinda.

This week, Colin tells a tale of cannibalism and Greek gods, while Sierra speculates what kind of dinosaur Jesus rode. Join us as we discuss smart dads, music theory IV, and an entire religion based on a geometric shape. It's stri...

She sees you when you're baking. She knows when you're awake. She knows if you bake bad or good, so don't mess up your birthday cake. It's Betty Crocker.

In this episode, Sierra tells Colin how award winning (and explosive) flour plotted its way into every American's pantry. You'll hear about Guy Fieri's newest television series, disastrous Kmart chronicles, and what the heck neon actual...

Picture this: you go to a party in some fancy New York City high-rise. They bring in a cake. A girl jumps out of it. Everyone loves it. And you only have one question: why'd you ruin the cake!?

This week, Colin tells us the history of girls jumping out of cake while Sierra describes some of the worst (best?) Christmas movies she’s watched this week. Join us as we discuss how to tame a bird, Sierra's childhood do...

Abraham Lincoln, giant phallic statues, and Frozen Dead Guys. What do they all have in common? Big groups of people REALLY like them. And this is episode is about those groups of people.

This week, Colin and Sierra take turns clicking the seatbelt and telling the stories of some of the most interesting global gatherings. Join us as we discuss the real identity of a Secret Santa, Green Day’s newest single, and how to prope...

We’ve all done it. Giggled under your breath at the mention of 69. Chuckled at someone alluding to the act of 69-ing. But WHO actually enjoys this heinous deed? (Spoiler: it's not us)

This week, Colin tells us about French revolutionary Anne-Josèphe Terwagne while Sierra explains where donut holes come from. Join us as we discover the molecular structure of carbs, the year 1969, and Wikipedia's sexual liberation...

The bookends of a great campfire treat or a wonderful after-school snack; the trusty graham cracker. Did you ever wonder how it came into existence? Well, we can tell you now, it’s not what you’d expect.

This week, Sierra tells the tale of the goddamn cracker that invented the graham cracker, while Colin reminds us that masturbation and food are not related. Join us as we discuss the importance of modern social etiquette,...