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Zen Supermom: The Mental Fitness PodcastEp 149: "My Daughter Stopped Hearing Voices: How Healing My Childhood Wounds Freed Her Spirit"Send us a textIn this deeply moving interview, Jeanette shares one of the most powerful transformation stories I've ever witnessed - how healing her own childhood wounds completely freed her 7-year-old daughter's spirit in just three months.As a Mexican expatriate mom living in the Netherlands with no support system, Jeanette was trapped in an overwhelming cycle. Her daughter had begun hearing "voices" that told her not to trust her mom, to fight her brother, and that she was "silly" - the exact same critical voices Jeanette had heard as a child growing up...2025-05-3025 min
SuperfluousEpisode 64: Way Out West Episode 64: Way Out West Western Movies and The Woke West Jeanette shares her Western expertise, and sooo many winter movie recommendations (as long as they are Westerns). Alena talks about what The West was really like, and its not like you see in the movies! Jeanette’s Western Watch List Please like, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review! Podcast Music by Basement Face Topics Include: Western Movies, Western Genres, Western Movie Actors, Women Centered Wester...2024-01-171h 09
SuperfluousEpisode 63: Getting In The Christmas SpiritsEpisode 63: Getting in the Christmas Spirits Holiday Drinks and The Marshmallow Test Alena takes us on a deep dive on the history of favorite holiday drinks. Jeanette debunks the marshmallow test. Podcast Music by Basement Face 2023-12-171h 11SuperfluousEpisode 62: Oh Hey Satan!Episode 62: Oh Hey Satan! The Satanic Temple and The Illuminati Guess who’s back! It's US, your favorite podcast duo, and we are so excited to be at it again! In this episode, Jeanette tells us all about The Satanic Temple and their noble works. Alena gives us a “fact” filled report on celebrity Faustian bargains with the Illuminati. Donate to The Satanic Temple’s campaigns here And see their delightful abortion jingles here Superfluous Podcast Patreon Podcast Music by Basement F...2023-11-151h 22
BErUfungPsychische Belastungen in Schule und BerufIn unserer 26. Folge nähern wir uns der Thematik der psychischen Belastungen. Wie hat sich die Wahrnehmung und das Bewusstsein dahingehen in den letzten Jahren geändert und was hat die Pandemie dazu beigetragen? Welche Folgen sind jetzt bereits absehbar und wie kann man sich vor negative Auswirkungen psychischer Belastungen schützen? (Quellen: Laubenstein, Désirée; Scheer, David; 2022; Auswirkungen der Corona-Schulschließungen auf Schüler:innen mit und ohne Förderbedarf ESE (COFESE) - In: Emotionale und soziale Entwicklung in der Pädagogik der Erziehungshilfe und bei Verhaltensstörungen| Süddeutsche; 2022; https://www.sueddeutsche.de/muenchen/ebersberg/schule-und-corona-psychische-probleme-zukunftsaengste-1.5563617| Witte, Julian; Zeit...2023-07-0547 minBErUfungPsychische Belastungen in Schule und BerufIn unserer 26. Folge nähern wir uns der Thematik der psychischen Belastungen. Wie hat sich die Wahrnehmung und das Bewusstsein dahingehen in den letzten Jahren geändert und was hat die Pandemie dazu beigetragen? Welche Folgen sind jetzt bereits absehbar und wie kann man sich vor negative Auswirkungen psychischer Belastungen schützen? (Quellen: Laubenstein, Désirée; Scheer, David; 2022; Auswirkungen der Corona-Schulschließungen auf Schüler:innen mit und ohne Förderbedarf ESE (COFESE) - In: Emotionale und soziale Entwicklung in der Pädagogik der Erziehungshilfe und bei Verhaltensstörungen| Süddeutsche; 2022; https://www.sueddeutsche.de/muenchen/ebersberg/schule-und-corona-psychische-probleme-zukunftsaengste-1.5563617| Witte, Julian; Zeit...2023-07-0547 min
Alenative History - Die Geschichte des Antiken GriechenlandsDie Bronzezeit - Die Frühbronzezeit auf dem Festland: Ursprünge & HelladikumWir wissen von den prächtigen Palästen der Minoer. Aber wie steht es um das griechische Festland in der frühen und mittleren Bronzezeit aus? Archäologische Entdeckungen der letzten Jahrzehnte stellen uns jedoch vor neue Erkenntnisse, beantworten Unklarheiten und lassen ebenso neue Fragen aufkommen. Gab es bereits soziale Strukturen auf dem Festland und komplexe Siedlungsstrukturen? Wer ist für die Zerstörung einiger dieser Siedlungen verantwortlich? Waren es etwa Invasoren, die diese Zerstörung angerichtet hatten? Und woher stammen die Griechen und Griechinnen überhaupt?
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Alram-Stern, Eva, Die Ägäische Frühzeit, in...2023-06-0822 minSuperfluousEpisode 61: To Catch a Leprechaun Episode 61: To Catch a Leprechaun Dying the Chicago River Green and How to Catch a Leprechaun In this episode Jeanette tells us the history of dying the Chicago River green for St. Patrick’s Day. Alena gives you the definitive way to catch a leprechaun. 100% backed by science. Superfluous Podcast Patreon Please like, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review! Podcast Music by Basement Face 2023-03-1755 minSuperfluousEpisode 60: A Higher RoadEpisode 60: A Higher Road Interview with author D. Neil Elliott A conversation with D. Neil Elliott about his journey to spiritual discovery. Check out his book: A Higher Road: Cleanse Your Consciousness to Transcend the Ego and Ascend Spiritually Superfluous Podcast Patreon Podcast Music by Basement Face2023-01-1856 min
SuperfluousEpisode 59: Mark it a Hall-A-DayEpisode 59: Mark it a Hall-A-Day Hallmark Holiday Movies and Hall and Oates Call Line Alena takes a deep dive into the Hallmark Holiday Movie machine. Jeanette gives you some numbers you can call for a little holiday pickme up. Bonus Content! Join our Patreon page and get a pack of 15 Hallmark Bingo Cards created by Alena! The ONLY way to enjoy Hallmark movies! Superfluous Podcast Patreon Get a set of 8 printed Hallmark Bingo cards: https://www.etsy.com/shop/serendipityspell/ Hotline Num...2022-12-181h 08SuperfluousEpisode 58: Its Crystal ClearEpisode 58: Its Crystal Clear James Madison’s Crystal Flute and Crystal Skulls Jeanette tells us the real history of the Republicans most beloved musical instrument. Alena uncovers the mystery of the 13 crystal skulls. Bonus cult talk and listener shaming. Video of Lizzo Playing Crystal Flute Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental Welcome to our first sponsor: Flippin’ Cool Spatulas! Find them on IG @flippincoolspatulas and flippincoolspatulas.com 2022-11-161h 03SuperfluousEpisode 57: The ‘Ol Razzle DazzleEpisode 57: The ‘Ol Razzle Dazzle Dazzle Boats and Vajazzling Alena tells us about dazzle boats, and we are still not convinced they are real. Jeanette tells us about vajazzling/pejazzaling. Bonus rant about Cup Noodles Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental Welcome to our first sponsor: Flippin’ Cool Spatulas! Find them on IG @flippincoolspatulas and flippincoolspatulas.com2022-09-2049 minSuperfluousEpisode 56: Roe vs…..Episode 56: Roe vs….. Norma McCorvy and Caviar Jeanette tells us about the woman who became Jane Roe- Norma McCorvy. Alena explains the difference between Roe and Caviar. When does life begin for a fish? An episode full of “well actually…” moments you can impress your friends with. Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental Welcome to our first sponsor: Flippin’ Cool Spatulas! Find them on IG @flippincoolspatulas and flippincoolspatulas.com 2022-07-2059 minSuperfluousLil' Tiny Minisode #1- Book Club: The Professor and The MadmanThe Professor and The Madman by Simon Winchester Our second Superfluous Book Club episode, our first Lil’ Tiny Minisode! This shortie is about the fantastic book “The Professor and The Madman'' by Simon Winchester. Spoilers abound, so you might want to read it first (or just get the summary from us and look smart without the work). Next Superfluous Book Club pick is: “The Psychopath Test” by Jon Ronson Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental Welcome to our first sponsor: Flippin’ Cool Spatulas! Find them on...2022-07-0732 minSuperfluousArt and Manifestation by DelaoJeanette and Alena interview the incredible artist Lance Delao. Delao works primarily with duct tape, making photorealistic portraits. His work has been featured most recently at the Van Gogh Interactive exhibit that is traveling the country. He is a master of manifestation and an inspiration for following your dreams! You can find his amazing art on Instagram: @artbydelao and on his website: artbydelao.com Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental Welcome to our first sponsor: Flippin’ Cool Spatulas! Find them on IG @flippincoolspatulas and flippinc...2022-06-0150 minSuperfluousSuperfluous Book Club: Moonwalking With EinsteinEpisode 54: Superfluous Book Club: Moonwalking With Einstein Our first book club! We read the fantastic book Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything by Joshua Foer In this episode we discuss the book. Don’t worry if you haven’t read it, we will give you the cliff notes. But if you would like to read it, it will enhance your listening experience! Our next Superfluous Book Club pick for our June 1 episode will be: The Professor and the Madman by Simon Winchester Join our Goodr...2022-04-161h 12SuperfluousThe Rubes: Machines and CubesEpisode 53: The Rubes: Machines and Cubes Rube Goldberg Machines and Blindfolded Rubik’s Cube How can you make that easy task way harder? Alena tells us about the man behind the machine, Rube Goldberg. Jeanette tells us about solving Rubik’s Cubes while blindfolded and the insane memory skills that it entails. First Superfluous Book Club pick: Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything by Joshua Foer Please like, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review! Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental Wel...2022-03-151h 00SuperfluousAbominations in the Attic Episode 52: Abominations in the Attic VC Andrews and Blanche Monnier Jeanette tells about the author VC Andrews, who is responsible for warping a whole generation of readers (Gen X I’m talking about you…) Alena tells us about a REAL flower in the attic, the tragic story of Blanche Monnier Flowers In the Attic book review: Flowers in the Attic (V.C. Andrews) | Horror Book Review | RANT Flowers In the Attic full movie: Flowers in the Attic2022-02-1558 minSuperfluousUrine LuckEpisode 51: Urine Luck! Jeanette “does her own research” to see if drinking urine improves your health (spoiler: she does NOT drink her own pee). Alena tells us about the latest hustle of using your own farts to make those dollar dollar bills. Meth Pee Story: Jessa Reed - Meth Pee - This Is Not Happening - Uncensored King of Farts: King of Farts Banned from Walmart Please like, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review! IPodcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental Welcome to our first sponsor...2022-01-1852 minSuperfluousLady Buds; Interview with Chiah RodriquesEpisode 50: Lady Buds; Interview with Chiah Rodriques In this episode we are joined by our good friend, and total badass, Chiah Rodriques! Chiah is a cannabis grower, business owner, artist, and mom living in Northern California. She was recently featured in “Lady Buds'' a documentary about women in the cannabis industry. She talks to us about legalization, legacy, and the vital importance of supporting small farms. Check out the Lady Buds movie here: ladybudsmovie.com/ Find Chiah’s products at: arcannaflowers.com/ and mendocinogenerations.com/ Please like, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review! Podcas...2021-12-151h 09SuperfluousMeat on Meat: Cram That PieCaken Up Your Turducken HoleEpisode 49: Meat on Meat: Cram That PieCaken Up Your Turducken Hole Just in time for Thanksgiving, Alena tells us what meats you can cram into other meats. She also covers historic meat cramming in days of yore. Then Jeanette tells about how to get away with making just one massive dessert all mashed together. Please like, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review! Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental Welcome to our first sponsor: Flippin’ Cool Spatulas! Find them on IG @flippincoolspatulas and flippincoolspatulas.com2021-11-2452 minSuperfluousHot Gossip of the 80’sEpisode 48: Hot Gossip of the 80’s Jeanette gives you the truth about the biggest celebrity gossip of the 80’s: Richard Gere and Gerbiling, Mikey’s death by PopRocks, and Rod Stewart’s upset stomach. Then Alena tells us about Pazuzu Algarad, the Suburban Cannibal Killer. Please like, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review! Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental Welcome to our first sponsor: Flippin’ Cool Spatulas! Find them on IG @flippincoolspatulas and flippincoolspatulas.com2021-11-0154 minSuperfluousSo, Your Neighbor’s a Psychopath..Get your medical training here! Alena tells us how to spot a psychopath. Then, Jeanette tells us about the first (and hopefully last) psychopath robot, Norman. Please like, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review! Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental Welcome to our first sponsor: Flippin’ Cool Spatulas! Find them on IG @flippincoolspatulas and flippincoolspatulas.com 2021-10-181h 10SuperfluousLobstah MukbangEpisode 46: Lobstah Mukbang Jeanette tells us about the most delicious bug in the sea, the lobster. Then, Alena revisits the world of ASMR this time with a seafood mukbang. Please like, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review! Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental2021-10-0346 minSuperfluousReunited and it Feels So GoodEpisode 45: Reunited and it Feels So Good Jeanette visits Alena in LA! Just in time for the TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY of the podcast, they are recording for the first time in person! Just the gals shooting the sh*t this episode, no theme. Thanks to Ben, Kirsten and Jessica for the questions! Please like, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review! Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental2021-09-151h 23SuperfluousMeet the ReaperEpisode 44: Meet the Reaper Hot Sauce, Pepper Tasting and the Scoville Rating Mouth sounds abound! Our special guests Jim (Alena’s dad) and Phoenix (Jeanette’s son) join us to taste the spiciest of hot peppers and sauces. Jeanette drinks wine. Give us your topic ideas on Twitter! Use the hashtag (pound sign) #superfluouspod. If we choose your topic for a show, we will send you a special goodie! Please like, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review! Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetra...2021-09-031h 11SuperfluousVaxers and WaxersEpisode 43: Vaxers and Waxers Anti-Vaxxers and Hair Removal Jeanette takes us through the history of Anti-Vaxxers (spoiler- we have always had them). Alena talks about your hair down there- how do you let your garden grow? Give us your topic ideas on Twitter! Use the hashtag (pound sign) #superfluouspod. If we choose your topic for a show, we will send you a special goodie! Please like, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review! 2021-08-161h 04SuperfluousGood MourningEpisode 41: Good Mourning Victorian Mourning Etiquette and Death Statistics Put on your best hair jewelry. Jeanette tells us about Victorian rituals around death and mourning. Alena tells you your chances of getting killed by a shark vs. a hippo (spoiler: you have a lot of other stuff to be more concerned about).. Give us your topic ideas on Twitter! Use the hashtag (pound sign) #superfluouspod. If we choose your topic for a show, we will send you a special goodie! Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental 2021-07-161h 03SuperfluousSublime SubliminalsEpisode 42: Sublime Subliminals Subliminal Messages and Product Placement How susceptible are you really to subliminal messages? Do you want some popcorn right now? Alena debunks some subliminal myths. Jeanette tells us about product placement and how to get the most out of your next viewing of Jerry Maguire. Give us your topic ideas on Twitter! Use the hashtag (pound sign) #superfluouspod. If we choose your topic for a show, we will send you a special goodie! Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental2021-07-1258 minSuperfluousDon't F@#k with Scorpios: A Rough Guide to Class Action Law SuitsHank takes us on a hilarious & wild philosophical journey- in a story of revenge, dog parks and the ins and outs of labor law. Hear first hand about the literal trials and tribulations of his 4 years involved in filing and fighting in a class action lawsuit! See if it's really worth your time to "take down the man" and parent the world.2021-07-031h 24SuperfluousFlorida ManAlena takes us to the magical land of Florida, where you can microwave and microwave and hide drugs in your belly button. Jeanette helps you plan your next vacation to the world’s best dead fish tossing party at the Flora-bama Mullet Toss! Give us your topic ideas on Twitter! Use the hashtag (pound sign) #superfluouspod. If we choose your topic for a show, we will send you a special goodie! Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental2021-06-1653 min
SuperfluousFlorida ManEpisode 39: Florida Man Strange Florida Crimes and The Flora-Bama Mullet Toss Alena takes us to the magical land of Florida, where you can microwave and microwave and hide drugs in your belly button. Jeanette helps you plan your next vacation to the world’s best dead fish tossing party. Give us your topic ideas on Twitter! Use the hashtag (pound sign) #superfluouspod. If we choose your topic for a show, we will send you a special goodie! Please like, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review! Podcast...2021-06-0253 minSuperfluousFatty Fatty ArbuckleEpisode 38: Fatty Fatty Arbuckle Fatty Arbuckle and Food Challenges Trigger warning: Rape Jeanette tells us about the original Hollywood scandal, Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle and the death of Virginia Rappe. Alena lightens it up with some food challenges that could get your photo on a wall! The prestige! Give us your topic ideas on Twitter! Use the hashtag (pound sign) #superfluouspod If we choose your topic for a show, we will send you a special goodie! Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental2021-05-041h 07SuperfluousWTF is an NFT?Episode 37: WTF is an NFT? Non Fungible Tokens and Acronyms WTF IS an NFT? Alena walks us through the insane and expensive world of NFTs. OMG IAATM! Then Jeanette, FTW, helps us olds keep up with the lingo all the kids are using, ICYMI. IMHO this is a really great episode. Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental2021-04-161h 03SuperfluousMy Pretty Brony: Bronies, Pegasisters and Unicorn PeopleFriendship is Magic! Get that bottle of glitter out, as we journey into the upsetting world of Bronies. Also, we let you know why Unicorn People are annoying af! Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental2021-03-1754 min
Tune In To The Transformative Full Audiobook Now, Curious Minds!Mind of the Prophet by Samuel IbrahimPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/38826to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Mind of the Prophet
Series: Mind of the Prophet: The Diary of a Curious Mind, Book 2
Author: Samuel Ibrahim
Narrator: Jeanette Villafane
Format: mp3
Length: 42 mins
Release date: 03-11-21
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 6 ratings
Genres: Memoirs, Diaries & Correspondence
Publisher's Summary:
The Diary of a Curious Mind Volume II continues the subconscious search for purpose in life. As alluded to in the Volume I analysis of Jacob, Esau, and Cain, the pursuit of freedom weaves its way into every journal entry and leads every listener to follow their own...2021-03-1142 minSuperfluousThere and Back Again: an Appalachian TalePete found himself disgruntled, angry, 300lbs, and in a job he hated. Thinking back on his childhood, he remembered hiking portions of this 2,100 mile trail, as a boy scout with his dad. An idea formulated. He reached out to his father, a triathlete and iron man competitor in his 60s, and proposed the journey of a lifetime: Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail! We interview Pete Sauber about the ups and downs of this father and son journey. Find out how he turned his dad (who had never even read the Hobbit) into a Tolkien super fan, navigating the t...2021-03-021h 06SuperfluousAphrodisifantasticAlena and Jeanette are your sensual guinea pigs. They try exotic and supermarket variety aphrodisiacs, and let you know what you will need to get you or your lab rat’s juices flowing this Valentine’s Day! So sexy. Superfluous is for lovers.2021-02-141h 10SuperfluousSlovenia MeniaThat's right folks, we have reached our goal of becoming the #206 comedy podcast in Slovenia! To celebrate this momentous occasion, we are telling you all about Slovenia. Wine, bees, bears, woods, extreme athletes- Slovenia has it all. Thank you to all of our Slovenian fans, we love you! Martin Strel- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLtAsC2smfo&feature=youtu.be Davo Karnicar- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZY3YdIHTuV0 Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental2021-02-0252 minSuperfluousA Cat Over Hot Pudding- The Business Plot and Lord Timothy DexterJust the Frothingham! Jeanette tells us of an insurrection of ‘yore “The Business Plot”, and the original anti-fascist General Smedley Butler. Alena tells about “Lord” Timothy Dexter, The Informer of Deer and one of our stupidest Americans. Smedley Butler laying down the law: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pSOekHA8OQ Lord Timothy Dexter’s own webpage: http://lordtimothydexter.com/ Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental2021-01-1457 minSuperfluousSleep With MeIn Episode 31: Sleep With Me We are following the money and joining the ASMR craze! Alena uses her best whisper voice and biscotti wrapper to make your braingasm. Then Jeanette ruins the one thing you have left to love-sleep. Watch out for the sleep paralysis. Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental2021-01-033h 02SuperfluousMy Favorite MonolithEpisode 30: My Favorite Monolith What is the deal with all those monoliths popping up around the world? Teenage aliens? Mimes? Leftover TV props? Jeanette has answers. But what if you don’t know what a monolith is? Don’t worry, Alena has you covered. Feel free to use this one to help you sleep. Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental2020-12-1553 minSuperfluousWho Are You?Episode 29: Who Are You? Alena and Jeanette take some online quizzes and delve deep into their own dark psyches. Now with 30% more drinking sounds! https://www.dazzling.news/a2397/kokology-a-japanese-psychological-test-that-will-tell-a-lot-about-your-personality Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental2020-11-151h 13SuperfluousTippecanoe and Presidents TooEpisode 28: Tippecanoe and Presidents Too Just in time for the election, Jeanette gives you all the useless presidential trivia you need to impress your guests at your next dinner party (rescheduled for May 2023). Then, Alena tells us about the Curse of Tecumseh, and how it might be the decider in our current presidential election. Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental2020-11-0145 minSuperfluousDon't Panic, It's Just Satan!In Episode 27: Don’t Panic, It's Just Satan! Oooooh, scary Halloween episode! Jeanette takes us back to the ‘80’s when The Devil lurked in every corner of our childhood. Alena takes us on a tour of the Warren Occult Museum, where the most evil items in the world are crammed in a basement. Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental2020-10-151h 09SuperfluousThe Mandela EffectEpisode 26:The Mandela Effect Alena destroys every one of your childhood pop culture memories. It's ok, Jeanette will give you some healing activities to do after the episode to rebuild your broken spirit. Get ready, this one is a crazy ride! This is an interactive episode! We have a little quiz posted on our Facebook and Instagram or use the link below to answer the questions before you listen to the episode. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9Zv_AEJ2HyxCCxiirV1AylrM6D6tTtcijjuPa7pdaJMdPvw/viewform?usp=sf_link Po...2020-10-021h 03SuperfluousQ and the Baby GaysIn Episode 25: Q and The Baby Gays Jeanette explains conspiracies without the “theory” and the ridiculous Q-Anon cult. Then, Alena shares her own theory about Q-Tips. Book: “A Lot of People Are Saying,The New Conspiracism and the Assault on Democracy” by Russell Muirhead and Nancy L. Rosenblum Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendent2020-09-161h 06SuperfluousGame OnIn Episode 24: Game On We are joined by the amazing and hilarious Patrick Hickey, Jr., author of “Mind Behind the Games, Interviews with Cult and Classic Video Games,” voice actor, journalist, and professor. Patrick has interviewed over 150 legendary game designers and has some incredible stories to share- as well as lots of inspiration for turning dreams into reality. Find Patrick’s books at http://patrickhickeyjr.com/ Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental2020-09-011h 15SuperfluousWith Liberty and Ketchup for AllIn Episode 23: With Liberty and Ketchup for All Alena unites our divided country on the one thing all Americans agree on, ketchup! Its everything you need to know about the sweet nectar of the Love Apple, you know..the Wolf Peach. Then, Jeanette helps you with your Catsup/Ketchup dilemma. Bonus: Portland protest update. Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental2020-08-0151 min
SuperfluousUnhappy Tales and Trails from OregonJeanette digs into the story of Oregon's second largest wartime city, and it's tragic demise in 1948 through flood. Temporary housing, hastily created for African-American workers was swept away in a matter of minutes, when the town flooded, as many of their Portland neighbors looked the other way. In part 2, we go a little lighter with the origin of the Original "Oregon Trail" Game. This game that scarred thousands of school children across 3 decades (80s, 90s, and 00s) with the phrase "You've got dysentery." Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental 2020-07-1645 minSuperfluousThe World As We Know ItEpisode 21: The World As We Know It Grab your sharpie and an orange and follow along with Alena as she explains the Mercator Projection Map and how it has shaped an imperialist view of the world. Then, Jeanette finds another excuse to say balls on the podcast. Bonus: puppies! This episode works best with visual aids! Check out our Instagram and Facebook posts to take a look at map examples, and check out The True Size (not porn) website https://thetruesize.com/ Rude Names Map: https://marvellousmaps.com/shop/rudeworldmap ...2020-07-0346 minSuperfluousVote Baby Vote!In Episode 20: Vote Baby Vote! We are joined by a special guest, the amazing Lydia Fahs, who is “really into” voting. She shares her wealth of information and passion for getting out the vote, and if you haven’t heard, this shit is really important. Lydia helps us understand why voting Democratic IS important, why we need to flip the Senate, why local elections matter, how to get involved and more! Links: If you would like to contact Lydia directly to see how you can help out please contact her by email: lydiafahs@gmail.co...2020-06-161h 17SuperfluousTyphoid Mary and The Super SpreadersIn Episode 19: Typhoid Mary and The Super Spreaders Jeanette tells about the infamous Typhoid Mary, the most well known asymptomatic carrier, but not the worst of the bunch. Alena tells us about Super Spreaders, and they are infected as fuck. *If you are able, please join us and make a donation to an organization supporting protesters, Black Lives Matter, and the end to police violence. * Here is who we are donating to: Mass Defense Fund https://www.nlg.org/donate/massdefense/ The NLG Mass Defense Program is currently working a...2020-06-0159 minSuperfluousAlmost Too Much To SwallowIn Episode 18: Almost Too Much To Swallow Alena tells about Goldfish Swallowing Contests. Yep. That is a thing. Jeanette tells us about bare hand fishing. Yep. That is a thing too. Bonus: Review of the made for TV movie “Go Ask Alice” Go Ask Alice Movie:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068644/ Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental2020-05-1646 minSuperfluousThe Books Are Deceitful Above All ThingsEpisode 17: The Books Are Deceitful Above All Things Jeanette takes us on a journey to the world of misery lit, fake memoirs, and literary forgery. Alena outsources with a SPECIAL GUEST, her mom, Elizabeth! She tells us all about Louisa May Alcott’s softcore alter ego, A.M. Barnard. Blood and Thunder! Go Ask Alice Movie:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068644/ Author: The JT LeRoy Story: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5278462/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Behind A Mask by A.M. Barnard: https://www.powells.com/book/-9781...2020-05-011h 09SuperfluousNo One Expects The Spanish InfluenzaIn Episode 16: No One Expects The Spanish Influenza Alena takes us on a deep dive into the Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918 and it is JUST the pick me up we all need! There is a lot of this that is going to sound familiar... Jeanette gives us a little taste of the good that can follow the bad when it comes to massive disease outbreaks. Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental2020-04-161h 07SuperfluousPranks for the MemoriesIn Episode 15: Pranks for the Memories In honor of April Fool's Day we welcome four of our favorite pranksters: Ben, Renee, Calvin, and Jevon to tell us about the best pranks they have pulled, and the best pranks pulled on them. Apologies to all our non-Ukiah friends for all of Mendo name dropping. Thank you so much to our dear friends for joining us for this one. We could've told a million more! Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental2020-04-011h 44SuperfluousYour Lucky Day!In Episode 14: Your Lucky Day! Do you feel lucky? Not so much? Don't worry, Jeanette is here with tried and true methods guaranteed to boost your luck. Can't get to the store to get a Texas Toothpick? Do not fear, she also provides a list of good luck charms you can find around the home. Next, Alena tells us about Frane Selak, the luckiest man alive and the person you most want to have social distance from. Bonus: Big fat scary babies, decoding Mary Poppins, fighting your own wolf dick, hump rubbing, Canadian hockey...2020-03-1755 minSuperfluous-14.444 Degrees Celsius of Kevin BaconIn Episode 13 -14.444 Degrees Celsius of Kevin Bacon A 90's flashback to a simpler time of bacon related celebrity games! We are joined by Scott and Bob for a highly competitive game of Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon. Spoiler alert: Alena and Jeanette don't know the names of one single movie star or any movie Kevin Bacon was in (with the exception of Footloose. Duh). Also, Jeanette tell us the perfect way to cook bacon (fight me!) and about the sacred Church of Bacon. Bonus Movie Review: Star Time S...2020-03-011h 14SuperfluousWorst Vacation Ever!Episode 12: Worst Vacation Ever! In honor of Sir Ernest Shackelton's birthday- Jeanette tells us about the true meaning of Endurance and why maybe you should just skip that trip to the Antarctic. Alena takes us into the seedy underworld of cable knitting Bonus: New scents for candles, ENDORSEMENTS, and Potatoes vs. Rain-X Podcast music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental 2020-02-151h 06SuperfluousHappy Lupercalia!In Episode 11: Happy Lupercalia! Alena and Jeanette crack open a box of pagan chocolates in celebration of Lupercalia/Valentine's Day. Lots of small stories and facts to get you in the mood for the most romantic day of the year such as.... Goat hide fertility treatments, corpse brides, STI's, stuff people jammed their holes, animal penises AND MUCH MORE! A special thanks to Bill Edwards his sweet crooning. Robust purrs by Clementine. Podcast music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental 2020-02-011h 06SuperfluousA Freezer Full of LegsIn Episode 10: A Freezer Full of Legs We interview the winner of "The Most Interesting Person in the World" award (by a unanimous vote) HOLLY NEWSTEAD. Holly tells us what it is like growing up with buckets full of lungs, how severed arms can lead to middle school angst, and why you should always tie a string on it first. Check out her Dad's book The Autopsy- Medical Practice and Public Policy Podcast music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental 2020-01-161h 02SuperfluousGender RevolutionsIn Episode 9 : Gender Revolutions Jeanette angrily tells us about Gender Reveal Parties and the epic fails that ensue. Alena covers the hot button topic of Male Lactation- it will make your breasts shrivel. Podcast music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental Our sponsor Rudy's Rockets (promo code SUPER): https://rudysrockets.com/2019-12-151h 16SuperfluousThe GameIn Episode 8, so many economic theories!! Alena takes us down the mighty LA River to explain The Prisoner's Dilemma. Dun-Dun-Dun! Jeanette tells us about the unexpected origins of everyone's least favorite board game. Podcast music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental2019-12-0157 minSuperfluousMona Lisa aka Kim K of the 16th CenturyIn Episode 7... Jeanette tells us about the most low stake art heist in history- the theft of the mildly popular Mona Lisa. Then, Alena gives us plenty of reasons why you don't want to wait in line to see Mona's tired old face anyway. Plus, the origins of manspreading! Link to our Threadless Store (listen to the episode first! #superfluousselfie): https://superfluouspodcast.threadless.com/designs/selfie-the-mona-lisa-in-your-bedroom-visit-the-louvre-for-cheap/home/tapestry Podcast music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental 2019-11-151h 01SuperfluousBanditsIn Episode 6, we roll out or new recording equipment! Now with 100% more breathing and swallowing! Alena takes us on a deep dive into the strange world of Bank Robberies. Jeanette tells us about the misguided Symbionese Liberation Army. Podcast music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental2019-11-011h 19SuperfluousIn the FleshIn this "very special episode" about FLESH we interview two guests and it is not really what you would expect.... In part one we interview teacher, mom, coach, and all around inspiration, Laura Rewerts, about her newly launched sex toy company: Rudy's Rockets https://rudysrockets.com/ In part two (26:25) we interview the writer and director, Brandon Graham, who tells us all about the creation of his horrifying movie (which we are too scared to actually see): Flesh Blanket Instagram: @fleshblanketmovie https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/flesh-b...2019-10-151h 07SuperfluousThe EggersIn Episode 4 Jeanette tells us about San Franciscans risking life, limb and dignity in a fight for eggs barely fit for human consumption. Also, no 401K? No worries! Alena shares with us how to find a retirement plan at the thrift store.2019-10-0150 minSuperfluousWhy So Serious?In Episode 3 Alena takes us on a movie premier scavenger hunt (with cake!) and Jeanette discusses the murder of crows that darken the skies over Portland every winter. 2019-09-1346 minSuperfluousOnce Upon a BotoxIn Episode 2, Alena discusses the anti-aging benefits of rotten sausages and Jeanette talks about the raw sexual power of cat pee. 2019-09-1357 minSuperfluousAcid DreamsIn Episode 1 Acid Dreams: Jeanette talks about the life and times of Alfred Hubbard, the "Johnny Appleseed of LSD" and Alena covers the curious, but barely noticeable, kidnapping of the legendary Jimi Hendrix. 2019-09-1253 min