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Afternoonified

Hosts Emily and Sara attempt to understand the weirder aspects of science, history, and the paranormal using their best coping mechanism...comedy

comedy improv

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00:20:12

Mini: The Big Pioneer Whoopsie of 1853

Afternoonified ·

2021/03/17

Circle the wagons and pull up a stump 'round the campfire, kids, it's finally time to tell the tale of how Emily's pioneer ancestors took a detour on their way across the Oregon Trail. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonified Find out more at http://getafternoonified.com This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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00:38:38

The Black Death

Afternoonified ·

2021/03/10

Things...have not been great. Obviously. However, at least you aren't being encouraged to rub yourself in excrement by a man with a bird mask on. Find out how this most godawful of old timey plagues came to be and how humans attempted to deal with it. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonified Find out more at http://getafternoonified.com This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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00:13:21

Mini: We're a Black Phillip Fancast Now

Afternoonified ·

2021/03/02

The Devil and goats go together like chocolate and peanut butter, Laverne and Shirley, two other things that are very fun. But why? Probably something to do with early Christians.

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00:55:55

Werewolves

Afternoonified ·

2021/02/24

Whether they be tail-less monsters, children born on the wrong day, or cute high school boys who just can't stay out of the woods, Werewolves come in all sorts of flavors. This week we take a look at the stories that got us where we are in today's lore and also offer a handy guide for life as a lycanthrope. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonified Find out more at http://getafternoonified.com This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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00:19:25

Mini: Narcissus & Echo (Echo)

Afternoonified ·

2021/02/17

Look, we're not saying all Greek mythological figures were insufferable drama queens, but like...a lot of them were insufferable drama queens. Especially Narcissus. That guy was the worst. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonified Find out more at http://getafternoonified.com This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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00:52:06

Local Legends

Afternoonified ·

2021/02/10

Hot Damn! It’s frog men, metal vulvas, and murder goat! ...And that’ss just tip of the proverbial iceberg of weird in this tour of some of our fair country’s extremely local tales. Grab your roadmaps and flashlights, we’re going monster hunting.

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00:15:16

Mini: Great Balls of Twine!

Afternoonified ·

2021/02/03

What if we told you there was not just one, but FOUR world's largest balls of twine in these here United States? It's a coveted title that several states are vying for, even if it means a few asterisks next to it. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonified Find out more at http://getafternoonified.com This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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01:09:51

The 100th Episode Spectacular!

Afternoonified ·

2021/01/27

Through some miracle, we made it to 100 episodes! To commemorate the occasion, we asked our friends to send in their favorite fun facts. There's a little bit of everything in this one and it's a fantastic ride. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonified Find out more at http://getafternoonified.com This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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00:10:28

Mini: 'Twas Two Nights Before Christmas

Afternoonified ·

2020/12/23

After you've hung your stockings with care and loaded up on so much eggnog that you're reconsidering your life choices, join us for a very special history lesson and reading of The Night Before Christmas! We even left out the swears so it's family safe. (except that bit where we imply Santa was invented by Coca Cola, which is definitely not true. probably) Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonified Find out more at

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00:52:20

Christmas Carols

Afternoonified ·

2020/12/16

Rise! And walk with us...through a history of Christmas music from Roman times until now. It's a musical spectacular that will take you through everything from Latin hymns to that time Christmas was banned to a song with an unfairly bad reputation. Happy holidays everyone, we got you some education! Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonified Find out more at http://getafternoonified.com This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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00:19:16

Mini: A Cinematic Mini Minnesota Murder Mystery

Afternoonified ·

2020/12/09

There's something vaguely familiar about this midwest tale of a murder for hire plot that barely managed to work...we just can't quite put our finger on it. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonified Find out more at http://getafternoonified.com This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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00:53:08

Hoaxes

Afternoonified ·

2020/12/02

Humans get bored easily, they also have very big imaginations. As a result, we've been treated to a number of very fun lies over the years including, but not limited to mermaids, petrified giants, and 100% real (definitely not paper) faeries. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonified Find out more at http://getafternoonified.com This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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01:11:13

Manson Girls

Afternoonified ·

2020/11/18

Sure, we could talk about Charles Manson. OR (hear us out) we could take a moment to look at the lives of some of the women who enabled and loved him. They're wild, they're crazy, they've got some of the best aliases in the game... they're the Manson Girls. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonified Find out more at http://getafternoonified.com This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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00:14:05

Mini: 100% That Witch

Afternoonified ·

2020/11/11

Strap on in and prepare to hear some very local Oregon folklore about a witch, some public bathrooms, and a murder most foul.

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00:39:54

Mass Hysteria

Afternoonified ·

2020/11/04

Ghosts in Mexico, meowing nuns, possessions, giggling plagues, dancing...all exciting and all caused by mass hysteria at some point. We're gonna poke at your brains again this week as we explore how a thought can cause real, physical symptoms.

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00:14:53

Mini: Anansi Girls

Afternoonified ·

2020/10/28

In the beginning, all stories were Tiger Stories...until a spider pulled some wild business. Join us for a dose of West African mythology with a few tales of Anansi the Spider!

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00:56:38

Delphine LaLaurie

Afternoonified ·

2020/10/21

There are stories in history that are horrifying and gross and then through retelling, they become more horrifying and gross, but in a different way. This is one of those stories. This week Sara and Emily dig a little deeper into the life and times of terrible racist, murderer, and socialite Delphine LaLaurie.

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01:26:19

Mini: The Blair Witch Project Commentary

Afternoonified ·

2020/10/14

It's the spooky season once more! Grab your popcorn and your blanket to hide under because we're watching a movie YOU (the listener!) voted for. There's something afoot in them there woods and we're going to find out what.

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01:16:45

Elections

Afternoonified ·

2020/10/07

The American government is confusing, we get it, but it's also your civic duty to vote! That's why we're taking this chance to help you understand everything from election cycles, to primaries, to whatever the hell the Electoral College is. Resources from this episode: vote.org to register, find your polling place, or learn how to vote by mail. postyourvote.org to learn how you can vote from home. votesaveamerica.org to register, vote, and volunteer 866ourvote.org for election projection and more

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00:10:58

Mini: Iceman, Hotdish

Afternoonified ·

2020/09/30

What happens when you take Encino man and set it in 1960's Minnesota? Well, less Brendan Fraser and more one guy who wants to tour the frozen body around as The Minnesota Ice Man.

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