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Podcast Without an AudienceEp. 69: Invasion of the Body Snatchers and ScientologyLet's wrap up season 2 with a bang. Our longest episode to date is fitting for these intense topics. This week, join our heroes as they discuss the invasion of the body snatchers. Imagine coming home to your partner, but it isn't quite them?! Is it all in your head? Or, are you onto something? Everything is not what it seems. Next, join Allison as she gives her long-winded account of one of the most interesting religions of our time; scientology. Join us as we wrap up season 2! Cheers! 2023-10-121h 40Podcast Without an AudienceEp. 68: Shrinks and L Ron HubbardShrink your problems, or shrink your head(?), but whatever you do, don’t shrink away from this episode! Why are therapists called shrinks? Let’s go down the shrunken rabbit hole and explain all the possible reasons beginning in the Amazon and ending with an Austrian. Then Allison expands our minds to consider how a pulp science fiction writer turned into the founder of a new religious movement. This story is stranger than it seems. Ps. Was anyone else just as shocked as CA to find out what religion L. Ron Hubbard founded?!2023-09-281h 11Podcast Without an AudienceEp. 67: JMS and The Princess BrideTeamsters, welcome to another semi-regular cult episode! While we forego intersections between our topics, there are plenty of intersections between this episode and previous ones. For example, Allie takes us back to Asia as she covers another “religious movement,” this one out of South Korea. Similar to past cults, JMS has a self-proclaimed messiah with some assault convictions spanning at least 10 years. Need a lighter topic? As you wish… journey with us to the lands of Florin and Gilder where twue love reigns. The Princess Bride is an old fave of both your fearless hosts and we can’t wait to...2023-09-211h 02Podcast Without an AudienceEp. 66: Cult Psychology of MLMs and The ColosseumWhat is the difference between multilevel marketing schemes and the Roman Colosseum? They're both cut-throat and folks are always trying to rise to glory. Join our gals this week as CA covers the psychology behind MLMs and Allie takes a trip back in time to the brutality of the gladiators. Who will come out on top? And, who is just here for the free samples? 2023-09-141h 16Podcast Without an AudienceEp. 65: The East African Laughing Epidemic and The Worst Year EverWhat was the worst year ever? Maybe it depends on who you ask. If you ask your fearless leaders, we would probably say 2020. If you ask the people of Tanganyika, they'd probably tell you that it was 1961. Which, ironically, was no laughing matter. Carey Ann takes on the topic of Mass Hysteria through the lens of a mission-run boarding school where giggling girls turned into an eerie epidemic. Allie's take on the worst year ever may have been objectively worse - for those who survived it. What could cause a global drop in temperatures, the sun to go "missing"...2023-09-071h 09Podcast Without an AudienceEp. 64: Tall Poppy Syndrome and Vincent Van GoghBuild me up Buttercup, don't break me down! Whether a buttercup, sunflower, or poppy, the outcome is the same. This week, we're talking about the importance of supporting women, especially in the workplace. Maybe the moral of the story is to just let people be great. However, greatness can come at a price. Allie takes us into the life and mind of one of the most gifted and equally tragic artists to have lived. Who knew that a life expressing so much beauty could be so sad? There's more in common here than flowers. Tune in for all the...2023-08-311h 19Podcast Without an AudienceEp. 63: TV: A Reflection and The Brothers GrimmHey Teamsters! This week, join us as we talk through all of the once-upon-an-intersections; as we're on our way to where the air is sweet, we're on our way to Sesame Street. CA takes the most ADHD approach through the values displayed in television shows over the past 70 years and how TV as a whole, positively or negatively impacts our psyche. P.S. Have you seen Bluey? Run. Don't walk. Then, Allie covers fairy tales, their writers, and the origins of some of our favorites. As their surname aptly suggests, these stories are more "grim" than we know them...2023-08-241h 21Podcast Without an AudienceEp. 62: Westboro Baptist Church and Little Shop of HorrorsThis week, Allie covers a cult that makes her stomach turn. The hate group and terrorist organization, Westboro Baptist Church is one for the books. On the other hand, CA talks about the American Dream and the 1986 film, Little Shop of Horrors. Together, they discuss aliens, tacky signage, and puppetry. Join us each Thursday to learn something new! 2023-08-171h 01Podcast Without an AudienceEp. 61: Mesmerizing Mesmer and The Donner PartyYou are getting sleepy... When I snap my fingers, you'll want to listen to the newest PWAA episode. *Snap!* CA continues to try to get to the bottom of hypnotism and we can't do that without talking about the Mesmerizing Franz Mesmer. This story has everything! Vital fluid, animal magnetism, bathtubs, Ben Franklin, the Queen of England, and scandal. The one thing it doesn't have: cannibalism. Allison has us covered though, through a story of manifest destiny gone very wrong. We don't know why they call it the Donner party, it doesn't seem like much fun. 2023-08-101h 14Podcast Without an AudienceEp. 60: Dream Temples and Death by MailTeamsters, you know what sounds great? A sleep temple. The Ancient Egyptians may have been onto something. Journey with us back to the time of Imhotep, the first genius in recorded history. Architecture, psychology, engineering, medicine, and serving the Sun God. This guy did it all. By contrast, Allison's topic is about a woman who is just doing the most. The anthrax scare of 2001 may have taken a note from the villain in our story today, who committed the first murder by mail. What is the common dominator of this story? Tune in and find out!2023-08-031h 11Podcast Without an AudienceEp 59. The Unconscious Mind and Evil Inertility DoctorHave you ever looked at someone and wondered "What goes on inside their head?" Human behavior is baffling, isn't it? The first official theory of the "why" comes from our guy, Freud. CA unpacks the iceberg of the mind where what we can see is only the beginning of the story. It's a good thing these topics are paired because Allison's story takes a strange turn when the person supposed to help people with their IVF journey ends up going way, way, way too far. We don't have all the answers, but we certainly have a lot of questions. 2023-07-271h 22Podcast Without an AudienceEp 58. Dark Psychology and The History of NunsGaslighting, mind games, emotional manipulation, power plays… oh my! Folks have long been interested dark psychology whether as a way to manipulate, deceive, and take advantage of other people, or to better understand the people who do. Whatever drew you into this topic, we’re glad you’re here and we hope you hate it as much as we do. Then, your fearless leader, Allison, suffers through CA’s endless Sound of Music and Sister Act references, as she leads us through the history of nuns. Not just the nuns you know and love, but nuns from religions all around t...2023-07-201h 11Podcast Without an AudienceEp 57. Harlow's Monkey Experiments and More Conspiracy TheoriesMonkey see, monkey do. After this week's episode, that's more obvious than ever. Join our heroes as they discuss the Harlow Monkey Experiment and MORE Conspiracy Theories (It wouldn't be a PWAA season without it). Learn all about what an experiment with monkeys from the 1950s teaches us about the world today. And, catch up with the weirdness of conspiracy theories. You won't want to miss this! 2023-07-131h 16Podcast Without an AudienceEp 56. Harvey Milk II and Priscilla, Queen of the DesertA cult episode that is also the second part of a history topic?! How does Allie do it? In an epic crossover, our queer political trailblazer may have almost joined a cult. Unfortunately, the end result was the same: murder. Then, a lavender trailblazer filled with three Queens and a transwoman takes Australia by storm in a funny, whimsical, and yet poignant cinematic masterpiece. Intersections abound! Happy Pride, Teamsters!2023-06-291h 03Podcast Without an AudienceEp. 55: Gender Diversity and Harvey Milk 1Happy PRIDE Teamsters!! We're still here, still queer, and still recording in a closet. What could be gayer than a two-parter? Join us with a little GINeralized Anxiety before we dive into our Pride topics. This week, CA explores the pink, white, and light blue spectrum of the flag. So much to unpack, and so little time. Allison begins the story of Harvey Milk. Does anyone else think Sean Penn nailed that role? Both topics leave us thankful for the queer and trans folks who came before us. Thank the gay gods, old and new! 2023-06-221h 20Podcast Without an AudienceEp. 54: Burnout and Manifest DestinyTeamsters, sometimes things get real. When that happens, have a Larry Flint Filthy Martini, a charcuterie board with pringles, and a milk bath for your face. Let's call it "self-care". This week, CA covers burnout; where it comes from, what to do about it, and how to prevent it. Do what you gotta do is the moral of this story. When things get real on the Oregon Trail, that is a very different kind of stress. Allison leads us on a journey across the country featuring special guests: Lewis and Clark, Sacajawea, the 49ers, and more. Also, listen for...2023-06-151h 28Podcast Without an AudienceEp 53: Munchausen by Proxy and the Bedlam AsylumThis week our heroes dabble in two topics straight out of your nightmares. First, CA covers a true crime topic by way of Munchausen by Proxy through the case of Gypsy Rose. Allison takes us back in time to teach us about London's oldest mental health hospital, Bedlam. These topics are bound to chill you, thrill you, and fulfill you. 2023-06-081h 04Podcast Without an AudienceEp 52. WEIRD Psychology and AlcatrazTeamsters, today we start with a mouse funeral, but it is all uphill from there. Quiz: what do all of our topics from season 1 have in common? They're weird... in a weird way, but also the W.E.I.R.D. way. Carey Ann loves to unpack a good acronym and all its implications. Allison likes to get nerdy in other weird ways. Explore the horrors of Alcatraz with your fearless hosts, who quite frankly expected there to be more murder. 2023-06-011h 08Podcast Without an AudienceEp. 51: Schadenfreude and Dollar PrincessesY'all, your cohosts are back in the closet. Is that a good lead-in to this episode? We hope not! "When I see how sad you are it sort of makes me ... happy! It's Schadenfreude!" There is never a bad time to quote Avenue Q. We are basically a Broadway easter egg podcast at this point, right? CA uncovers the humorous underbelly of the joy experienced when karma hits at just the right time. Then, Allie talks about Barbies on clearance, inspired by Bridgerton. What would you do to marry the third cousin of somebody super famous? Who is to...2023-05-251h 07Podcast Without an AudienceEp 50: I Survived: Exorcisms and Rosetta StoneThis week, we celebrate our 50th episode, and we totally remembered that!! Instead, celebrity crushes took priority in the topics discussed at the start of this monumental episode. Maybe for the 100th episode, we will remember the champagne! Speaking of podcasts, we have one where we just keep "wormholing." ... CA completes a two-parter with a true crime follow-up to last week's Exorcism. Then, Allison takes us back to Egypt for a quasi-two-parter about the Rosetta Stone. What is it? Where is it? What languages are on it? In short: we can only hope to be as i...2023-05-181h 04Podcast Without an AudienceEp 49: Exorcisms and The French Campaign: Egypt and SyriaWhat religion would your pets practice? Maybe listen to this episode before you decide...Less of a "how to" guide and more of a "how come" analysis, lets dig into the religious trenches of exorcisms. Much like clergy are trying to rid demons from their laypeople, the people of Egypt and Syria also wanted to rid themselves of unwanted souls on their land. Is that the only link-up? Definitely not. This episode is full of them! 2023-05-111h 13Podcast Without an AudienceEp. 48: Hoarding and Cosmic HorrorThis week, CA and Allie's topics deserve a TLC special. Join us as we discuss the complex nature of hoarding. Is collecting healthy? At what point is it considered hoarding? And Allie dives into a mysterious topic that will leave you wanting more. It's a little bit scary, a little bit science fiction, and a little bit Allie. 2023-05-041h 21Podcast Without an AudienceEp. 47: Psychology of Dictators and North Korean Defectors: Part 3This is a podcast of things you didn't know you needed to know... or, at least, that's how your fearless leaders do their pod notes. CA loves having the distinct advantage of knowing that this was a three-parter, so we can all wormhole together. This week, she covers a true armchair psychology topic: the "Psychology of Dictators". What traits, economic conditions, and political conditions lead to dictatorships? Let's find out! Then, Allison takes us back into North Korea with stories of Americans who defected to North Korea. Hint: it is less than 42. These are their stories. 2023-04-271h 05Podcast Without an AudienceEp. 46: Branch Davidians and Monty PythonIt's okay to like what you like; especially, if one of those things is PWAA! This week Allie and CA let it get super weird with the things they like. Which, unsurprisingly includes cults and cult classics. Allie gets to go first and covers the Waco Siege, which if you don't know, is centered around a religious doomsday cult called the Branch Davidians. Who wants to start a Vin diagram about cults? This one checks a lot of the boxes. Then, CA dives deep into a shallow movie... Monty Python. You will either love or hate this movie, but...2023-04-201h 11Podcast Without an AudienceEp 45: 1984 and North Korean Defectors: Part 2Don't call it a comeback! Episode 2 of Season 2, and it feels good. CA has almost no impulse control and healthy escapism tactics which lead to our first PWAA book club! Let's get nerdy as we compare and contrast the dystopian novel 1984 with what we think we know of North Korea. Knowing Allison's topic really comes in handy for pod planning. Mass surveillance, controlling communication, restricting resources, and seemingly impossible realities. There are also exciting Patreon opportunities coming up this season, tune in to learn more!2023-04-131h 26Podcast Without an AudienceEp 44: Lunacy and North Korean Defectors: Part 1We're back, Teamsters! Tune in and catch up on the past year with us... at least for the first five minutes, then it is back to business as usual. In this episode, the Ravenclaw tells the Hufflepuff the history of lunacy, madness, and the moon. Then things get even darker as our fearless cohost kicks off season two with a three-part-er! Starting off strong with the origin story of North Korea. Throw in a little Marxism and social justice for spice. What's the intersection? Join us and find out. Or, at least join us to find out what tv...2023-04-061h 06Podcast Without an AudienceEp 43: Updates and Strip ClubsHey Teamsters! It has been a while. Carey Ann and Allison start off this episode with updates. While there is no defined plan for the upcoming year, your fearless leaders are recouping their spoons and taking some time to make sure that the pod is sustainable. While you wait, please enjoy this episode of Chick Shit's podcast episode "Strip Clubs." Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your encouragement, patience, and support. We will be back. If you're out there, keep listening. 2022-02-051h 17Podcast Without an AudienceEp 42: Q&A with Allie and CAIt has been a busy holiday season, Teamsters! We are mixing it up a little with this episode and we have answered some of your questions as well as asked and answered a few of our own. Join us for a look into our weird labyrinth mind things. 2021-12-301h 04Podcast Without an AudienceEp 41: Santa Claus and Happiest SeasonTis the season, Teamsters! Time for another holiday mash up. Unlike Halloween, CA definitely got the memo for this special episode. First, Allison gives us a history of the jolly man himself. Carey Ann then shares a new Christmas classic. Is it a cult classic? Who's to say. Happy Holidays! Hope this season brings you joy and rest. 2021-12-231h 09Podcast Without an AudienceEp 40: Truman Show Syndrome and Henry FordHello Teamsters! Hard to believe the year is coming to a close! Having a podcast kind of feels like Truman Show Syndrome. There is an audience, we just are aware of being recorded. Nonetheless, podcasts are part of a cultural moment, and well... just stay tuned to figure out why that is relevant. Then, learn about the assembly line, cars, and for better, or worse, the life of a famous white man. Allison's anthem to all is "D-BAD" which is truly something that Mr. Ford could have benefitted from hearing a time or two. 2021-12-161h 06Podcast Without an AudienceEp 39: The Mandela Effect and Grand Duchess AnastasiaHappy Thursday, Teamsters! Do any of you remember watching a documentary in middle school that said that Nelson Mandela died in prison in the 1980s? Carey Ann sure does! What is this weird phenomenon of false memories that is the Mandela Effect? Speaking of false memories, many people have claimed over the years to be the Grand Duchess Anastasia. Allison takes us on a journey to the past through her life and her last days, perhaps even her last moments. The intersection may be clear, but the rest of it is pretty murkey. 2021-12-091h 16Podcast Without an AudienceEp 38: The Bechdel Test and Lewis CarrollHappy Thursday, Teamsters! We're all mad here, so we might as well go down the rabbit hole... Ready to forever change the way that you think about movies? Carey Ann's topic this week looks at a simple test used to gauge media and unravel the idea that women exist only in their relationships to men. Then, follow AllisonWonderland as she leads us down the rabbit hole that is the life of Lewis Carroll. Feel free to draw your own conclusions, but this story just gets curiouser and curiouser. 2021-12-021h 25Podcast Without an AudienceCult 8: The Ant Hill Kids and Spirited AwayHappy Post-Thanksgiving-Warm-Gerbil-Cult-Release day, Teamsters! Welcome back to this weird labyrinth mind thing that we call a cult episode. This week, Allison takes us down a dark and twisted hole with more content warnings than we can begin to name. While "The Ant Hill Kids" sounds cute, be warned this is not a warm and fuzzy cult. Carey Ann juxtaposes all of that trauma with a look at Spirited Away, Japanese culture, and a hint at the cult of Studio Ghibli. There was so much more to say and unpack with this movie; drop a note to the Pod on...2021-11-301h 15Podcast Without an AudienceEp 37: Borderline Personality Disorder and Typhoid MaryHappy Thanksgiving Teamsters!! The Pod without an Aud family wishes you delicious food and time with friends and loved ones. This week's episode is a Patreon pick for CA. Borderline Personality Disorder is widely misunderstood and over stigmatized. Join us as we learn more and unpack some of the misconceptions. Then, meet Typhoid Mary who just wanted to make peach ice cream but accidentally said "eat my sh*t." 2021-11-251h 10Podcast Without an AudienceEp. 36: Fetishes and Guinness Book of World RecordsWhy was Pavlov's hair so soft? All the conditioning... Get it? Hey Teamsters! Where else can we talk about sexually arousing objects, like sexual imprinting and penny jars? This week, Carey Ann covers fetishized objects and body parts and the multitude of theories surrounding fetishes. Allison then covers the strange and unusual world of records that leads us down fun rabbit holes like "who has the longest fingernails?" and the strongest injections. 2021-11-181h 34Podcast Without an AudienceEp 35: Grief and Ellis IslandHappy Thursday Teamsters! Two quotes to spark our topics today: "Shelby was right, it does look like a brown football helmet." and "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses, yearning to breathe free." Do you know where these quotes are from before listening to the episode? Hint: Carey Ann's topic this week is grief and loss, which spans beyond the five stages of grief and goes deep into the nuances of loss. Allison then leads us through the history of the busiest immigration inspection station in our history, Ellis Island. Oh, History! Oh, Psychology! Thank goodness for...2021-11-111h 23Podcast Without an AudienceEp 34: Edward Scissorhands and Remnant FellowshipIn this week's shrimp-basket-combo, your fearless leaders combining a regular episode with a cult episode to bring you this version of Frankenstein's Monster. Carey Ann first covers a psychological/sociological look at Edward Scissorhands then Allison introduces us to yet another cult, this one centered around weight loss. Unlike most cult episodes, will your fearless leaders find intersections in this episode, you bet they will! 2021-11-041h 30Podcast Without an AudienceEp 33: Womb Envy and HalloweenHappy Halloween Teamsters! Not every episode is bound to have intersections, but when you consider that your fearless leaders both said words that contain letters that are also in "Halloween," it seems pretty clear that they understood the assignment. In true CA and Allie fashion, Carey Ann over-did the costuming for the recording sesh and Allison prepared a spook-tacular Halloween topic for your listening pleasure. Truly, which is scarier the patriarchy or ghosts? Find out in this haunted special! Be sure to leave a five-star review and tell us your favorite Halloween memory! 2021-10-281h 12Podcast Without an AudienceCult 7: Raëlism and Rocky Horror Picture ShowIntersections by design for this cult episode because who doesn't want to hear about the world's largest alien cult then watch one of the greatest alien cult classics of all time? "It's just a jump to the left" as Carey Ann tries her hand at covering this scientific-athiestic-futuristic cult that started in France in the 1970s and is still around today. "Then a step to the right" as Allison takes us on a strange journey. Rocky Horror Picture Show not only stood the test of time, but it has also truly developed its own cult and culture. Allison gives...2021-10-261h 04Podcast Without an AudienceEp 32: Lobotomies and DinosaursHey Teamsters! There are two types of people in this world when you hear the word 'lobotomy', those who think of Sucker Punch and those who think of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Fortunately, your fearless leaders are one of each! This week, Carey Ann explores the dark history of lobotomies. Content warning: this does get graphic. Then, Allison brings us back up with the fun history of the Land Before Time, or rather, dinosaurs. What is your favorite extinction theory? 2021-10-211h 13Podcast Without an AudienceEp 31: Conversion Therapy and P.T. Barnum"This is who I'm meant to be, this is me." In honor of National Coming Out Day, CA covers the history and dangers of conversion therapy. Allison then shares with us the true story of "The Greatest Show." 2021-10-141h 04Podcast Without an AudienceEp 30: Narcissism and The Book of Mormon, Part 2Hi Teamsters! Welcome to our weird labyrinth brain thing(TM). Carey Ann once again takes us back to ancient Greece then a voyage through time with a brief stop in Austria before making our way to your ears. Narcissistic Personality Disorder goes way beyond vanity and selfies and Carey Ann discusses the nuances, root causes, and treatment options. Allison then finishes up her first two-part series and pulls back the curtain on the Book of Mormon. Needless to say, sometimes answers lead to more questions. These two friends speculate wildly about the church, Joseph Smith, and magic underwear. 2021-10-071h 25Podcast Without an AudienceEp 29: Operation Midnight Climax and The Book of MormonLet's shake things up a little this week. Carey Ann covers a history-heavy topic with a fun psychology/sociology spin, as we learn about the CIA's mind-control experiments that may or may not have lead to the counter-culture drug craze of the 1960s. Then, who is this guy "Mormon" and why does he have so many books? Allison begins her first two-part series on the Book of Mormon, the book, not the play. Unlikely storylines and lots of laughter ensue. 2021-09-301h 09Podcast Without an AudienceEp 28: Oedipus Complex and The Bubonic Plague Before they get started, it is time for a little walk down memory lane for all the Millenials... Now, back to business. Carey Ann once again does a deep dive into a Freudian theory, this time with greek roots. Allison asks the hard questions [to paraphrase]: "How does he come up with this shit?" For better or worse, Oedipus, Electra, and Little Hans are known for little else than their relationships with their parents and their connection to Freud. In the second half, Allison briefly covers the most fatal epidemic in world history, the Black Death. Admittedly, talking about...2021-09-231h 00Podcast Without an AudienceEp 27: Willie M. and Ponzi SchemesSome things are hard: growing up, our foster care system, and knowing who to trust with your money... This episode covers a broad spectrum of emotions and lived experiences. Carey Ann explores a mysterious name written at the top of a piece of paper in a child's file. The story of Willie Monteith had a lasting impact not only on those who knew him but children in the foster care system for years to come. Update: Willie Monteith passed away in 2020. Allison does not only give us the history of Ponzi Schemes, and explains the differences between...2021-09-161h 12Podcast Without an AudienceCult 6: The Unification Church and Hedwig and the Angry InchHappy Bonus Episode Day!! As usual, Allison picks a cult and Carey Ann picked a cult classic and we don't find intersections. The Unification Church - another audacious cult leader with some strange beliefs and even stranger s*x practices. Seems like there could be a link-up to the cult movie of the week which is a rock musical about a person with a botched sex-change operation who is searching for love and identity. As always, Allison and Carey Ann are so thankful for Patreon Picks, especially when they line up so beautifully with their own cinematic tastes. 2021-09-161h 03Podcast Without an AudienceEp 26: Synesthesia and ChildbirthTime for a light and fun episode, at least in the first half. Carey Ann explores a strange phenomenon where some people taste words, feel sounds, or like Allison, can see time in space. Allison then takes the charge and tells us the more graphic details of where babies come from. Moral of this story: "The world would be a better place if we could experience other people's experiences." 2021-09-091h 09Podcast Without an AudienceEp 25: "Death and All His Friends" and The Challenger ExplosionCarey Ann winds up her first three-part series with an analysis of 'freeze' and 'fawn' using the ever-popular [and super traumatizing] TV show, Grey's Anatomy. Allison then jumps in with an equally traumatizing true story of the Challenger Explosion, complete with a surprise ending that wasn't taught in schools. In addition to intersections, and with all that is going on in the world, your hosts would like to remind you to take care of yourselves this week.2021-09-021h 17Podcast Without an AudienceEp 24: Frozen and John LennonIn part two of CA's trauma and fear response series, she ironically uses the movie Frozen to talk about the flight response. Stick with us here, it fits surprisingly well. Then, let's come together for Allison's coverage of John Lennon and his unfortunate demise. The moral of this story, we get by with a little help from our friends. What intersections can you find? 2021-08-261h 35Podcast Without an AudienceEp 23: The Hulk and John RockefellerJoin our heroes this week as they talk about other heroes. In part 1 of a trauma response series, Carey Ann lays some groundwork about brains and trauma then we get nerdy with The Hulk. What superhero doesn't have some childhood trauma? Bruce Banner has it in spades, as evidenced by occasionally turning green and smashing things. Then, Allison shares exciting news about Rhiana becoming the wealthiest female musician in the world, which led her to ask the question: who was the first billionaire? Hint: he is "way less cool." Keep listening to find out if they find intersections in...2021-08-191h 18Podcast Without an AudienceCult 5: Strong City and Fight ClubTune in to find out how long it takes Allison and Carey Ann to have the realization that they could have used Fight Club for dual purposes this week and wouldn't have had to say anything because we all know the first rule of Fight Club. Instead, Allison covers Our Lord Righteousness Church, aka Strong City; a doomsday cult inspired by the doomsday episode. Carey Ann covers everything about Fight Club except the psychological and mental health needs of our narrator. Let Allie and CA know if you find any intersections! 2021-08-171h 07Podcast Without an AudienceEP 22: The Four Humors and Sally HemingsBlood, Bile, and Phlegm, Oh My! Wait, wrong episode. Oz was last week (check it out, if you haven't already). This week, Carey Ann revisits our dear friend Hippocrates and what led to one of the original theories about personality. Allison shares the story of Sally Hemings one of the "most famous - and least known - African American women in history." Stay tuned as they lead us through thousands of years of history and intersections. 2021-08-121h 14Podcast Without an AudienceEp 21: Doomsdayers and the Wizard of OzApocalypse, dystopia, and doomsday, oh my! This week, Carey Ann takes you on a journey into a bunker as we learn about what attracts people to an unfortunate, but perhaps inevitable, end. Allison shares the dark history of a beloved classic tale and reminds us that there's no place like home. Unfortunately, this isn't a reality we can click our heels three times and get out of. Will our hosts find intersections this week? Stay tuned to find out. 2021-08-051h 17Podcast Without an AudienceEp 20: Trichotillomania and The Hicks BabiesPulling your hair out is no joke. CA seeks to explain causes, systems and treatment for body-focused repetitive behaviors. Then, Allison covers Black Market Babies, specifically through the lens of the "Hicks babies." Intersections are found in unlikely places. 2021-07-291h 04Podcast Without an AudienceEp 19: Black & White Thinking and Accidental Medical DiscoveriesDoes language impact our perspective of reality, or does our perspective of reality form our language? Regardless, seeing all the shades of gray helps us remain open to the opportunity to discover new things. This week, Carey Ann and Allison have a little fun as they do a little unpacking of ways their brains work and marvel at the complexity of life. Then, they jump into the origin stories of two common medicines, one of which Carey Ann is currently trying to recreate in her kitchen. 2021-07-221h 03Podcast Without an AudienceCult 4: Love Has Won and Hamlet 2Surprise! Getting ready for the weekend, listen to Cult Episode #4! In this episode, Allison covers a small, contemporary cult. Spoiler alert: if someone professes to have been reincarnated 500 times over the past 19 billion years, and you believe them, you may be in a cult. Carey Ann covers a movie about a failing drama teacher who writes an original play as a sequel to Hamlet -- yes, Shakespeare's "Hamlet" -- that also features Jesus, Polonious, Hillary Clinton, and Albert Einstein. At the end of this episode, do yourself a favor and go listen to "Rock Me, Sexy Jesus." You won't...2021-07-1649 minPodcast Without an AudienceEp 18: Stanford Prison Experiment and Loving V VirginiaThis week, Allie and CA break it down and build us back up with an unexpectedly positive intersection between their two topics. But first, when the military funds a prison experiment, what could go wrong? A lot, apparently. Carey Ann explores power dynamics, prison abolition/reform, and where this experiment went wrong. Allie recounts the lives of Mildred and Richard Loving and how their love truly changed the nation. If it's not already there, put Loving Day on your calendar for next year! There is so much more to unpack here about systemic racism, restorative justice, and resiliency, but...2021-07-151h 06Podcast Without an AudienceEp 17: The Chameleon Effect and ColumbineThis week our fearless leaders talk brains, mental health, and connection; though, they didn't find these intersections until after recording. Carey Ann highlights a Patreon pick about The Chameleon Effect and how mimicry can both improve likeability and be a coping mechanism. Allison once again takes us down a dark path to recount one of the deadliest school shootings in American history and debunks some of the misinformation that was circulated at that time. Do you remember that one Flyleaf song?2021-07-081h 08Podcast Without an AudienceEp 16: Happy Chemicals and Mary Kay LetourneauThis week is full of ups and downs and two hosts who refuse to find an intersection between their topics. Carey Ann starts us off by answering the questions: what about our brain chemistry and hormones motivates us, keeps us going, and makes us do silly things like taking cold showers? Also, why does it feel so good to make eye contact with your pets, and do they enjoy it too? (Spoiler: they do!) Allison brings reminds us that history isn't always happy. This "hot for teacher" story of Mary Kay Letourneau, inspired by GLEE and Van Halen will...2021-07-011h 07Podcast Without an AudienceEp 15: Fortune Telling and the Pendle WitchesThis week, Allison breaks the rules and sneaks a peek at CA's notes, resulting in an episode full of magic. Carey Ann examines three common psychological phenomena around fortune-telling, not to mention discussing tarot cards, crystals, runes, and tea leaves. Allison puts some of these modes of fortune-telling into a historical context with the story of the Pendle family witches and how they came to their untimely demise. Moral of the story: don't steal a goat and play hooky from church on the same day. 2021-06-241h 06Podcast Without an AudienceNote about IntersectionalityKimberle Crenshaw, a black feminist, civil rights activist, and leading scholar of critical race theory, coined the term "intersectionality" in 1989. It has been defined as the interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, class, and gender as they apply to a given individual or group, regarded as creating overlapping and independent systems of discrimination or disadvantage. 2021-06-2203 minPodcast Without an AudienceEp 14: Fears and Phobias and the Great DepressionHi Teamsters! Thank goodness we now have ethical practices that keep psychologists from instilling fears into young children without parents' consent; unfortunately, Little Albert was not so lucky. Carey Ann explores one root cause of fears and phobias as it relates to classical conditioning. On a lighter note, Allison recounts the causes of the Great Depression locally and worldwide. Stay tuned! Free recipes this episode that are sure to become a family favorite ... or not? 2021-06-171h 12Podcast Without an AudienceEP 13: ECT and Last WordsWho knew that Carrie Fisher and Aileen Wuornos would end up in a podcast together? This week, Carey Ann explores the history of electroconvulsive therapy (electro-shock therapy) and how media representations may not be quite as accurate as you'd expect. Allison has researched the last words and meals of some of our favorite serial killers and inmates. Will they find intersections? 2021-06-101h 19
Could've Been Heroes(Bonus Ep) Dreamlands: A Night at Sleep's TheaterThis is a collaboration episode with our friends at Podcast Without an Audience! A podcast where Carey Ann Watkins and Allison Easly discuss two different, interesting topics and try to find out if everything really is connected. In this episode Carey Ann and Allison selected the prompts and concepts behind our nocturnal somnadventuring! Enjoy a night at a mysterious Dreamland theater where an evening's performance is about to begin...You can find past and future Dreamlands episodes at https://www.patreon.com/CBHPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Become a supporter of...2021-06-081h 25Podcast Without an AudienceCult 3: Aum Shinrikyo and Tammy and the T RexOur heroes bring us a new cult and cult classic movie this month in what has quickly become everyone's favorite bonus series. Allie does a deep dive into the first international cult featured on the pod, which truly has a little bit of everything that we love to hate about cults. CA's cult classic movie examines the unconditional nature of true love, even when you're a teenager whose brain has been implanted into an animatronic t-rex. This episode has twists and turns that no one saw coming. 2021-06-081h 06Podcast Without an AudienceEp 12: LGBTQ+ Adoption and Queer MediaHappy Pride Month, Teamsters!! This week is dedicated to the foundation of love and equality that we all deserve. Join Carey Ann and Allison as they discuss the history of gaybies, same-sex parenting, and queer representation in media. Are you part of the alphabet mafia? How many LGBTQ+ references could you count in this episode? 2021-06-031h 20Podcast Without an AudienceEp 11: Feral Children and William ShakespeareCould you live in the woods in a foreign country for eleven years, or imagine being confined to one room for your entire life? What do the stories of feral children teach us about humanity? This week Carey Ann discusses these topics and takes a close look at Marie Le Blanc, the feral child of Champagne. Allison serves a lighter topic and does a deep dive into the life and death of William Shakespeare. So many questions are left unanswered. In an episode where finding an intersection is a little tricky, what could these two stories have in common...2021-05-271h 02Podcast Without an AudienceEp 10: Birth Order and Executioner SchmidtThis week, join Carey Ann for a little pop psychology fun as she unpacks and debunks the impact birth order may or may not play on your personality. Allison then explores the career of the executioner in the Middle Ages, specifically looking at Franz Schmidt, one such man. Unfortunately, no one knows his place in the Schmidt family birth order. 2021-05-201h 10Podcast Without an AudienceEp 9: Inspiration P*rn and PlayboyStarting off with "p*rn," you'd believe that finding an intersection would be easy this week, and you'd be both right and wrong. Carey Ann dives deep into the topic of disability and refers to an expert, the late Stella Young. We discover that there is indeed more to disability than "a bad attitude." Allison leads us through the life and legacy of Hugh Hefner and the history of the iconic "men's lifestyle" magazine, Playboy. Aside from the obvious, how else do these topics intersect? 2021-05-1359 minPodcast Without an AudienceCult 2: NXIVM and LabyrinthWelcome to the second cult episode! This month, Allison dives deep into a self-help/multi-level marketing sex cult. Spoiler alert: the heroes of this story are once again, women. Carey Ann spends the majority of the episode talking about David's Bowie, a topic she never thought she would be discussing in such a public forum. Stay tuned as they go from nerdy, to awkward, and just downright weird. 2021-05-1157 minPodcast Without an AudienceEp 8: Stockholm Syndrome and Conspiracy TheoriesThis week, Carey Ann explores the origin of Stockholm Syndrome as well as the Disney movie that may have contributed to an entire generation romanticizing a buffalo. A tale as old as time, true as it is creepy. Next, Allison reminds us to continue to question everything including "dead" celebrities, birds, and if a former president was actually an alien. What is apparent is that there is more to humanity than meets the eye. Tune in for what has been called "their funniest episode yet!" 2021-05-061h 09Podcast Without an AudienceEp 7: Mansplaining and Synoptic GospelsIn this episode, Carey Ann flies planes and is playing around with the title of her first book. Allison talks about the best-selling book of all time. Books aren't the only intersection they find in their topics. Join our heroes as they explore the complexity of the personal, political, and spiritual and follow along for useful tips for how to live by their personal philosophy: D.B.A.D. (Don't be a d*ck)2021-04-291h 07Podcast Without an AudienceEP 6: Conformity and Child MarriageHey Teamsters! What does a test about lines have to do with a lack of proper sex ed and the age of consent, listen and find out! This week, Carey Ann explores the Asch Conformity Experiment and Allison tackles the topic of Child Marriage in the United States. At the very least, tune in to hear Allison's poetry straight out of 2005; a true gift for your ears. Content Warning: sexual assault, physical abuse, and child marriage. 2021-04-221h 18Podcast Without an AudienceEp 5: Origin Stories the DSM and DentistryJoin our heroes this week as Carey Ann unpacks the completely abridged and troubling history of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders complete with dialogue around gender, race, and disability. Allison explores the fear of the dentist as all of us immediately develop a new phobia around worms being pulled out of cavities. Will they find how these topics intersect? This one might be a stretch, stay tuned and keep listening!2021-04-151h 15Podcast Without an AudienceCult 1: Church of Euthanasia and But I'm a CheerleaderSurprise! Carey Ann and Allison bring you April's bonus cult-adjacent episode. Once a month, Allison will get to present first as she highlights an actual cult. Carey Ann follows up with a movie that has a cult following. How do these topics intersect? We will let you figure this one out. This episode, Allison covers the Church of Euthanasia **content warning: suicide**. After which, Carey Ann covers the cult classic movie "But I'm a Cheerleader." How many lesbian references can you find? 2021-04-131h 04Podcast Without an AudienceEp 4: Epigenetics and The TitanicThis week, Carey Ann and Allison realize that Adverse Childhood Experiences and traumatic events are just the tip of the iceberg. Who doesn't love a good metaphor? 2021-04-081h 14
Podcast Without an AudienceEp 3: Maslow, Chakras, and Avoidable TragediesJoin Carey Ann and Allison this week as they discuss cultural appropriation in developmental theories and all the ways that well-intentioned people could have prevented accidents. Stay tuned for a mermaid being pulled out of a hat. 2021-04-011h 12Podcast Without an AudienceEp 2: Spoon Theory and King TutHi Teamsters! This week, Carey Ann and Allison find the intersection between their two topics with ease! Carey Ann explores Spoon Theory and the complex nature of disabilities while Allison shares the story of King Tut, a disabled pharaoh. 2021-03-251h 13Podcast Without an AudienceEp 1: Wandering Womb and Boston Tea PartyIn their first episode, Carey Ann explores the origin of hysteria and the belief that the womb wandered around the body. Allison does a deep dive into the Boston Tea Party and uncovers an uncomfortable piece of the puzzle that we weren't taught in school. Will they find ways their topics intersect? Can you find all of the Hamilton references? Keep listening to find out! 2021-03-181h 00
Podcast Without an AudiencePodcast Without an Audience - TrailerMusic 00:00Intro music - lyrics "If anyone's out there, blink twice and keep listening. Blink twice and keep listening" Carey Ann - 00:14Hi Teamsters, I'm Carey Ann Allison - 00:16And, I'm Allison. And this is Podcast without an audience. Carey Ann - 00:20Where two friends pick two topics and find intersections. Allison - 00:23Or not. Carey Ann - 00:24At this point, I suppose we should tell you who we are, and why you should listen to us. Al...2021-03-1001 min