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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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00:25:04

Mini: You Wouldn't Download a Painting

Afternoonified ·

2025/03/12

You know, The Mona Lisa wasn't always the most famous painting in the world. In fact, she had to go on a whole adventure to gain the notoriety she has to day. An adventure full of intrigue, crime and.. people not paying attention. Find out more at http://getafternoonified.com

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01:01:33

History of Soda

Afternoonified ·

2025/03/05

If we believe in anything here at Afternoonified, it's the power of a fun little drink. As a treat. Turns out, humans have been enjoying their fun little drinks since the middle ages and we're here to explore the evolution from lemon water to the glory that is Soda (or pop or Coke if you're nasty) Find out more at http://getafternoonified.com

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00:15:48

Mini: Short King Hall of Fame

Afternoonified ·

2025/02/26

It's truly amazing the thing men are able to accomplish instead of just talking about their feelings. Take Edward Leedskalnin, for instance. He got dumped, left the old country and built a sprawling limestone castle about it. Find out more at http://getafternoonified.com

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00:41:03

The Pied Piper of Hamelin

Afternoonified ·

2025/02/19

We know what you're thinking "Guys, this is a fairytale, why are you doing an educational podcast episode on it??" First of all, thank you for thinking we're educational. Second, the story of this mysterious man with his little flute and power over rats and children alike is so ingrained in the history of the town of Hamelin that there HAS to be something more to it. Find out more at http://getafternoonified.com

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00:14:48

Mini: This Is Why We Don't Ski

Afternoonified ·

2025/02/12

In a mini dubbed by critics as "A tale of the triumph of the human spirit," we cover the story of a Swedish woman who defied literally every odd there was. Strap into your skis and make sure you have a blanket nearby because this is... harrowing. Find out more at http://getafternoonified.com

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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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