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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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01:17:29

Misidentified Children

Afternoonified ·

2024/02/07

Sometimes kids go missing and then sometimes (hopefully) they come back. But SOMETIMES the kid that comes back isn't the right one and...things can get a little weird. This week we're covering four cases of missing children that weren't who they seemed and the lengths their families went to in order to untangle the mystery. Warning: This episode covers topics that some listeners might find upsetting (child murder/abuse). Listener discretion is advised. Support Afternoonified by contributing to

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00:26:03

Mini: Chrismyth Busters

Afternoonified ·

2023/12/20

Obviously we couldn't get through the whole holiday season without ruining something, so Sara has some hard truths about topics such as... Jesus' Birthday The creation of Santa and... Which beloved Christmas song isn't really a Christmas song. 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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00:50:08

Saturnalia

Afternoonified ·

2023/12/13

What if I told you that there's a winter holiday where you just drink wine, give gifts, and generally cause lighthearted mayhem? Waaaaaay before Christmas, back in the ancient Roman times, we had Saturnalia, a week of mischief and merriment that needs to be brought back ASAP. 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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00:14:52

Mini: The Santalorian

Afternoonified ·

2023/12/06

This week we're taking a little dive into the life and outrageous miracles of the OG Saint Nicholas. You know... the guy that actually existed before his memory was morphed into a big jolly white guy with a penchant for baked goods and dairy. 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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01:05:28

Mary Shelley

Afternoonified ·

2023/11/29

While she may be known mostly for a novel written after a nightmare she had on vacation, Mary Shelley had a whole life aside from Frankenstein. Sure, that life was messy and full of men who didn't deserve her time, but what are you gonna do? This week we're taking a look into the life of the woman who created one of the most fascinating literary genres of all time while she was still (technically) a child. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar:

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00:16:20

Mini: How Do You Fall Off a Covered Bridge?

Afternoonified ·

2023/11/22

It's Sara's turn for a vacation report and she's taking us to the autumnal leaf-peeping oasis that is Vermont! Things get very spooky with the story of covered bridge and the very very real young lady named Emily who calls the bridge her home. 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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01:13:02

Unidentified Persons

Afternoonified ·

2023/11/15

In the genre of unsolved mysteries there is a very specific category of interest: John and Jane Does with fake identities and strange circumstances surrounding their deaths. This week, we’re exploring a few of these cases to try and untangle some of the knots left by these unknown people.

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00:21:29

Mini: Vampire Hunting Nuns

Afternoonified ·

2023/11/08

It's another vacation report! This time we're heading to the rum-soaked streets of New Orleans for a mostly historically accurate tale of vampires and women being shipped overseas against their will. 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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00:59:48

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist

Afternoonified ·

2023/11/01

It's time for a different flavor of true crime! On St Patrick's Day weekend 1990, several paintings were stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. To this day we still don't know who perpetrated the crime, why and where the hell the paintings ended up. 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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00:15:50

Mini: The First Yankee Candle (or, Chris Pine's Butt)

Afternoonified ·

2023/10/25

Happy Halloween! We're taking a dive into an icon of the Halloween season, the Jack O Lantern! Why did we start carving vegetables? Why Pumpkins? Who the hell is Jack? We're glad you asked and would be more than happy to tell you. 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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01:14:55

The Zodiac Pt. 2

Afternoonified ·

2023/10/18

We're continuing our dive into one of the most infamous and attention-seeking serial killers, The Zodiac. This week we get into his continued campaign of letter writing as well as more possible victims and potential suspects. We also have some of our own ideas about who may or may not be the killer in this case as well as a few others. 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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00:23:12

Mini: Viva Las Vegas

Afternoonified ·

2023/10/11

It's vacation report time! Emily returns from Sin City with a story about a pretty famous person spotting a very famous ghost and why that ghost is so heavily connected to Las Vegas in the first place. 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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01:00:54

The Zodiac Pt. 1

Afternoonified ·

2023/10/04

Yes, it's really happening. Beginning in 1968, Northern California was terrorized by a doughy moron with a penchant for sending his homemade ciphers to the media and police. This week we begin our journey towards solving this decades old cold case by outlining his many crimes, early correspondence with the police and potential "unofficial" victims. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonified Find out more at

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00:27:15

Mini: No Bears for Old Country

Afternoonified ·

2023/08/23

Do you love fuzzy friends with murder paws and a taste for berries? Would your life be improved by knowing where to find one of these friends at any given moment? Are you ALSO sick of googling "Are there bears in...?" Good news! We did the research for you and present... Are There Bears In There? A thrilling new Camp Afternoonified presentation. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonified Find out more at

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00:18:54

Mini: Unarmed Hiking

Afternoonified ·

2023/08/16

Welcome to the final campfire of the season! Sara has some scary stories from the depths of the internet to share and they make a great case for staying indoors.

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01:01:14

The RMS Queen Mary

Afternoonified ·

2023/08/09

Welcome back campers, we hope you brought your sunscreen because we're going boating! We'll be talking a leisurely walk through the storied past of one of the most famous ocean liners that didn't hit anything while crossing the Atlantic. After our history lesson we'll slide into our paranormal investigator khakis and learn why The Queen Mary is also considered one of the most haunted places in the world. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar:

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00:22:52

Mini: A Bland, Dry Cracker

Afternoonified ·

2023/08/02

It's time to gather 'round the Camp Afternoonfied fire pit and learn about everyone's favorite camping treat! We'll cover the history of all the components and then get into how the Girl Scouts of America gave us the miracle that is the S'more. 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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01:00:17

Around the World in 80 Cryptids

Afternoonified ·

2023/07/26

Actually, it's only 11 cryptids, but that doesn't sound as good. Camp Afternoonified is in session this week and we're hunting for some of the world's most famous cryptids. We got lake monsters, flying monkeys, big worms and MORE LAKE MONSTERS! 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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00:55:33

From the Archives: Barbie

Afternoonified ·

2023/07/21

In a move that is NO WAY tied to the desire to ride the coattails of certain pop culture events, here's an episode from the past (and our first episode together at that!). We hope you gain something from our dive into the Woman in Pink before heading to the movies! Not that this re-release has anything to do with that. #MidgeMidge2024 Original show notes: Emily and Sara learn about Barbie's weird German origins, how many jobs she's had, and how many members of the Roberts family there really are

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00:21:24

Mini: How Old Can Horses Be?

Afternoonified ·

2023/07/19

Gather round and hear the tale of the horse that could do math! Or could he? Either way, Clever Hans was a very, very good horse and possibly a war hero?

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