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The Human Exception

The Human Exception

Join your hosts, Halli, Cayla and Nathan as they delve into the always surprising, often creepy, frequently hilarious world of the weirdest things in the human experience. Was Shakespeare a woman? Did you know that there was a secret room in Mount Rushmore? What actually happened to Brittany Murphy? (it's really not as straight forward as you would think) Covering a wide array of topics from conspiracy theories, urban legends, weird science and unsolved mysteries. Grab your tinfoil hat, your

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61:54

HEX - File 0135 - Crappy Caraboo Metal - pt.1

The Human Exception ·

2024/08/02

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney take a look at three cases of intrigueCoprophagy: "Eat shit". It's a phrase we've all heard, but have ever truly thought about it? Courtney tells us about coprophagy and why so many animals do it and where this phrase originally came fromFolk Metal: Nathan gives us some fun information on the birth of Folk Metal. A sub-genre that deviates from the traditional anti-Christian themes, but still celebrates those themes of

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HEX - File 0134 - Trasmoz Hot Binturongs - pt.2

The Human Exception ·

2024/07/19

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Halli take a look at three cases of intrigueNashville Hot Chicken: Seems like every restaurant these days has hot chicken on the menu, but where did that idea originate?Binturongs: I have not seen a binturong in person, as far as I can recall. I certainly hope I would have remembered something that looks like a cross between a cat, a small bear, and a racoon, with a prehensile tail that's roughly the weight of a kindergartener.Trasmoz,

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HEX - File 0133 - Trasmoz Hot Binturongs - pt.1

The Human Exception ·

2024/07/12

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Halli take a look at three cases of intrigueNashville Hot Chicken: Seems like every restaurant these days has hot chicken on the menu, but where did that idea originate?Binturongs: I have not seen a binturong in person, as far as I can recall. I certainly hope I would have remembered something that looks like a cross between a cat, a small bear, and a racoon, with a prehensile tail that's roughly the weight of a kindergartener.Trasmoz,

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73:53

HEX - File 0132 - Kate and the Congregation of Mary...

The Human Exception ·

2024/06/21

This week we have a very special guest, Kate! A survivor of CMRI, the Congregation of Mary Immaculate queen, a high control Catholic group that has existed right under our noses for the last 50 yearshttps://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0132-kate-and-the-congregation-of-mary-immaculate-queen/

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HEX - File 0131 - Eat the Rich - Pt 2

The Human Exception ·

2024/06/07

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney take a look at two cases of intrigueBrave Little Hunter and Friends: Courtney tells us about the orca calf that became orphaned on Vancouver Island and how a community came together to take care of it. Then she talks about the exciting new classification of another species of orcaThe Yeongno (영노): The yeongno is a character from Korean masked dances, a creature supposedly fallen from heaven that will only return once it has eaten 100

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HEX - File 0130 - Eat the Rich - Pt 1

The Human Exception ·

2024/05/31

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney take a look at two cases of intrigueBrave Little Hunter and Friends: Courtney tells us about the orca calf that became orphaned on Vancouver Island and how a community came together to take care of it. Then she talks about the exciting new classification of another species of orcaThe Yeongno (영노): The yeongno is a character from Korean masked dances, a creature supposedly fallen from heaven that will only return once it has eaten 100

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71:41

HEX - File 0129 - Nazis Won't Change Their spots, but...

The Human Exception ·

2024/05/03

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Halli take a look at two cases of intrigueThe German American Bund: Nathan tells us about a weird time in American history between 1936 and 1941 where some thought the most American thing you could do was join a Nazi organizationCheetahs: People know a lot of things about cheetahs, they're really fast, they live in Africa, they're cool looking. What most people don't know is they are the most inbred creature on this planetPt

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HEX - File 0128 - Nazis Won't Change Their spots, but...

The Human Exception ·

2024/04/19

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Halli take a look at two cases of intrigueThe German American Bund: Nathan tells us about a weird time in American history between 1936 and 1941 where some thought the most American thing you could do was join a Nazi organizationCheetahs: People know a lot of things about cheetahs, they're really fast, they live in Africa, they're cool looking. What most people don't know is they are the most inbred creature on this planetPt. 1The

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HEX - File 0127 - Going Wilde in 18th Century London...

The Human Exception ·

2024/04/05

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan, Halli and Courtney take a look in a Wilde caseJonathan Wilde: Thief-Taker General: Often called the first fence, Jonathan Wilde lived a bizarre and devious life, one where he took advantage of both the public and law enforcement. A criminal Robin Hood who didn't share the wealth he conned people out and even had an office in the Old Bailey for a time, Wilde was a fascinating figure and a trash

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HEX - File 0126 - Going Wilde in 18th Century London...

The Human Exception ·

2024/03/29

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan, Halli and Courtney take a look in a Wilde caseJonathan Wilde: Thief-Taker General: Often called the first fence, Jonathan Wilde lived a bizarre and devious life, one where he took advantage of both the public and law enforcement. A criminal Robin Hood who didn't share the wealth he conned people out of and even had an office in the Old Bailey for a time, Wilde was a fascinating figure and a trash

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HEX - File 0125 - When Houses BITE Back - Pt 2

The Human Exception ·

2024/03/22

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney take a look at two cases of intrigue:New House Rituals: Courtney tells us about new house rituals, practices based in folklore, superstition or tradition designed to bring luck, prosperity and clear out bad energy in a new living spaceJehovah's Witnesses and the BITE Model: The BITE model of Authoritarian Control and a system developed by Steven Hassan designed to identify when a group or organization is exhibiting dangerous

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HEX - File 0124 - When Houses BITE Back - Pt 1

The Human Exception ·

2024/03/15

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney take a look at two cases of intrigue:New House Rituals: Courtney tells us about new house rituals, practices based in folklore, superstition or tradition designed to bring luck, prosperity and clear out bad energy in a new living spaceJehovah's Witnesses and the BITE Model: The BITE model of Authoritarian Control and a system developed by Steven Hassan designed to identify when a group or organization is exhibiting dangerous

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HEX - File 0123 - Laura R Samotin, the Debut Author

The Human Exception ·

2024/02/09

We have a very special guest, Laura R Samotin author of The Sins on Their Bones, a queer, historical fantasy book rooted deep in Jewish folklore and mysticism. Halli got the opportunity to get an early read of this book and was blown away so she had to bring Laura on so that we could talk about her inspirations and the stories behind this deeply personal novel.This episode is split in two parts, the first portion will be spoiler free, but the latter will be full of spoilers so don't listen to

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HEX - File 0122 - More Than a Hiccup in Justice - pt.2

The Human Exception ·

2024/01/26

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan, Halli and Courtney take a look at two cases of intrigue:The Chamberlain-Kahn Act: On Jul 9 1918, US Congress brings in the Chamberlain-Kahn act. The law implemented a public health program that came to be known as the American Plan, whose stated goal was to combat the spread of venereal disease. Who was responsible for this spread? Women of course!Hiccups: Some people are blessed to never have had hiccups in their life, but most of us know the

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HEX - File 0121 - More Than a Hiccup in Justice - pt.1

The Human Exception ·

2024/01/12

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan, Halli and Courtney take a look at two cases of intrigue:The Chamberlain-Kahn Act: On Jul 9 1918, US Congress brings in the Chamberlain-Kahn act. The law implemented a public health program that came to be known as the American Plan, whose stated goal was to combat the spread of venereal disease. Who was responsible for this spread? Women of course!Hiccups: Some people are blessed to never have had hiccups in their life, but most of us know the

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53:47

HEX - File 0120 - A Belly-Splitting Good Time - pt.2

The Human Exception ·

2024/01/05

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney take a look at three cases of intrigue: Perchta: In Austria and Bavaria, Dec 5th + 6th are special days, these are the days that Krampus visits children. The rest of the month is primarily dedicated to Santa, but on the week leading up to January 5th, that's when the Perchten rule in the name of PerchtaCold Plunges: A unique new way to better your health? Or a dangerous practice supported by unlicensed "health

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HEX - File 0119 - A Belly-Splitting Good Time - pt.1

The Human Exception ·

2023/12/22

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney take a look at three cases of intrigue: Perchta: In Austria and Bavaria, Dec 5th + 6th are special days, these are the days that Krampus visits children. The rest of the month is primarily dedicated to Santa, but on the week leading up to January 5th, that's when the Perchten rule in the name of PerchtaCold Plunges: A unique new way to better your health? Or a dangerous practice supported by unlicensed "health

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HEX - File 0118 - A Recipe for Madness and Mayhem - pt.3

The Human Exception ·

2023/12/15

In this three-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Halli take a look at three cases of intrigue:The History of Recipes: Humans have been playing with our food since the beginning of time and we have been writing those experiments down since at least 1700 BC. Cookbooks tell us a lot about a people and the culture of the times. Also they help us make delicious thingsNellie Bly: The scrappy young reporter who faked mental illness so that she could sneak her way into a mental hospital to find out

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HEX - File 0117 - A Recipe for Madness and Mayhem - pt.2

The Human Exception ·

2023/12/08

In this three-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Halli take a look at three cases of intrigue:The History of Recipes: Humans have been playing with our food since the beginning of time and we have been writing those experiments down since at least 1700 BC. Cookbooks tell us a lot about a people and the culture of the times. Also they help us make delicious thingsNellie Bly: The scrappy young reporter who faked mental illness so that she could sneak her way into a mental hospital to find out

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HEX - File 0116 - A Recipe for Madness and Mayhem - pt.1

The Human Exception ·

2023/12/02

In this three-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Halli take a look at three cases of intrigue:The History of Recipes: Humans have been playing with our food since the beginning of time and we have been writing those experiments down since at least 1700 BC. Cookbooks tell us a lot about a people and the culture of the times. Also they help us make delicious thingsNellie Bly: The scrappy young reporter who faked mental illness so that she could sneak her way into a mental hospital to find out

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