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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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01:05:57

Frozen Mummies

Afternoonified ·

2025/02/05

We're back and we have more frozen dead guys! While you may be familiar with those dry, dry Egyptian mummies or the accidental mummies that come from bogs, there's a very special third genre... ice mummies. We have a collection of mummies from all over the world that you're going to want to meet. Find out more at http://getafternoonified.com

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00:29:26

Mini: A Very Merry Rudge Jeinhold and a Happy New Year!

Afternoonified ·

2024/12/31

We're closing out 2024 with som ideas for how to celebrate the New Year! In a list curated from around the world, we'll learn about traditions such as Latin America's 12 grapes, Japan's Year Forgetting Parties and even Romania's dancing bears! Find out more at http://getafternoonified.com

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01:26:22

From the Archives: A Christmas Carol

Afternoonified ·

2024/12/24

A few years back, we gathered a cast of amazing friends to help us put on our own version of a Christmas Carol. It was ill-advised and kind of a pain in the ass, but isn't that what Christmas is all about? Find out more at http://getafternoonified.com

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00:39:34

Another Christmas Ghost Story

Afternoonified ·

2024/12/18

We had so much fun telling stories in the last episode that Emily decided to find another one for you. This week we have a thrilling ghost story about party games and light misogyny that is sure to entertain!

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01:21:27

Victorian Christmas Ghost Stories

Afternoonified ·

2024/12/11

If there was anything that the English Victorians did right, it was bringing back the tradition of telling ghost stories around the holidays. Where did that even come from in the first place, you may ask? Well, we'll tell you... and then you'll get to experience a Victorian Christmas Ghost Story for yourself, with the usual Afternoonified dumba**ery thrown in, of course. Find out more at http://getafternoonified.com

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00:22:04

Mini: Big Knockers of the Cornish Variety

Afternoonified ·

2024/12/04

Everyone needs someone looking out for them, even if it's a little gnome in suspenders and a hard hat. This week we take a look at the best friend of old timey miners everywhere, the Tommyknocker. 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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01:12:21

Patent Medicines

Afternoonified ·

2024/11/27

Since there were people, diseases and, herbs, humans have been trying to figure out how to create medicines and cures. Unfortunately a lot of the time the result is a resounding "that aint it, bro." In this episode we're going to take a little stroll through the history of some of the more outlandish medicines and their marketing, whether they were created with good intentions or to earn that sweet sweet cash. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar:

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00:29:13

Mini: Emily's Fairytale Theater Presents Hansel und...

Afternoonified ·

2024/11/20

We're back with a classic Grimm's Fairytale packed full of magic, adventure and, the realization that maybe the Grimm Brother's weren't like... the best authors? We'll have to talk to Matt Damon about this. 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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01:22:07

The Salem Witch Trials Pt. 2

Afternoonified ·

2024/11/13

Continuing on with our extensive re-do on the subject of the trials, there's even more innocent people getting accused! Find out who they were and what, exactly, the evidence against them was as well as how the people of Massachusetts started to react to it all. You can also find out which accused witch Emily has beef with and how that may or may not result in her being cursed. Probably. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonified Find out

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00:16:49

Mini: There's a Foot in the Boot!

Afternoonified ·

2024/11/06

Afternoonified is here with a BREAKING (when we recorded this) update to a past episode: they found Sandy Irvine’s boot WITH a foot! And if you don’t know what any of that means, don’t worry, we’ll explain everything.

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01:08:24

The Salem Witch Trials Pt. 1

Afternoonified ·

2024/10/30

We decided to take another run at a big topic from Afternoonified's past now that we have the benefit of age, experience and...Emily got better at research. So sit back, do you best to relax (it's gonna be hard) and settle in to hear about Salem's incessant persecution of women of a certain age (and a few men, one of whom might have deserved it?). Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonified Find out more at http://getafternoonified.com This

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00:42:26

Mini - Salem Travel Guide

Afternoonified ·

2024/10/23

In this mini we're here to help you get the most out of your trip to Salem, MA (Or Massachusetts in general) by breaking down the sites we hit up while we were in town. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Lizzie Borden House B&B Miss Lizzie’s Coffee Oak Grove Cemetery Blackcraft Brewbox Flying Saucer Pizza Co. Witch Trial Memorial The Old Burying Point Salem Trolley Tour Red's Sandwich Shop The Witchery Witch City Ink Salem Witch Board Museum Turner's Seafood Salem Witch

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01:36:05

Lizzie Borden Pt. 2

Afternoonified ·

2024/10/16

In the thrilling conclusion to our series on Lizzie Borden and the axe murders she may or may not have committed, we go over her absolute circus of a trial and the fallout from the verdict. There's also a couple of "But what if Lizzie DIDN'T do it theories and plenty more good old-fashioned speculation. 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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00:34:54

Mini: Then When Was Phones?

Afternoonified ·

2024/10/09

During our recent trip, we made sure we fully got our money's worth at the Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast and recorded a mini in Lizzie's bedroom. There was one power outlet and maybe 8 hours of sleep between us, but please enjoy this selection of the Creepiest Pastas. 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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01:21:32

Lizzie Borden Pt. 1

Afternoonified ·

2024/10/02

EVERYBODY STAY CALM... it’s finally happening! Emily and Sara literally packed their bags and headed to Massachusetts to do a little boots on the ground investigation of one of America’s most enduring true crime stories, the Borden Murders. This week we take a look at the Borden family and get into the events surrounding and during the day of the crimes.

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00:19:14

Mini: A Wild & Crazy Night in the Holy Roman Empire

Afternoonified ·

2024/08/28

In 1561, something (allegedly) lit up the skies above Nuremberg, Germany. All we have that refers to this event is a woodcut and writing by a man named Hans Glaser. So what happened on that fateful night? Aliens? Natural phenomena? The LORD ALMIGHTY HIMSELF??

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00:55:37

The Walton Experience

Afternoonified ·

2024/08/21

No, we’re not doing an episode on some weird 70’s prog rock band, despite what the title sounds like. This story has way more aliens, cops, skeptics and a distinct lack of probing. We’ll be taking a dive into the alleged (prepare to hear that a lot) alien abduction of Travis Walton from the forests of Arizona back in 1975.

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00:42:27

Mini: Experimenting with Extraterrestrialality

Afternoonified ·

2024/08/14

What do Jazz and alien encounters have in common? More than you'd think, to be honest. In our first Space Camp mini, we're examining the life of influential jazz musician, Sun Ra and how his time on Saturn changed a genre of music. 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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00:45:24

Animals in Space!

Afternoonified ·

2024/08/07

Welcome to Camp Afternoonified: Space Camp! Our first venture into deep recesses of the unknown is going to be a collection of stories about the brave animals who got shot into space before us. We definitely don't condone this, but know that every single fruit fly, gecko, dog, monkey and even jellyfish is a hero worthy of our respect.Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonified Find out more at http://getafternoonified.com This podcast is

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00:24:17

Mini: Stories That Make You Go "...Huh."

Afternoonified ·

2024/07/03

History is full of strange coincidences and Sara took it upon herself to find some of the most interesting ones! Find out how Lincoln's son might have been a bad person to invite to a presidential event, why Mexico needs to rethink their public safety drill timing and learn about the life of someone who should probably have stayed off of boats. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonified Find out more at http://getafternoonified.com This

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