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Cassi Corona
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The Solitary Mystic
You Only Die Once – A Better Mantra for the Anxious, Soulful Seeker
Welcome back to The Solitary Witch Chronicles — the space where we unearth the sacred, the shadowy, and the deeply real.In this episode, I (Cassi — yogi, rebel, recovering control freak) offer you a soul-soothing perspective shift: a new mantra for the overthinkers, the freedom-seekers, and the wild hearts who crave presence over pressure.We’ve all heard YOLO — you only live once — but what if that very idea is making us feel more anxious, more behind, and more disconnected than ever?Today, we explore an alternative: YODO — You Only Die Once. Instead of chasing a hi...
2025-06-01
08 min
The Solitary Mystic
The Magic of Doing Nothing
In a world that worships hustle and productivity, choosing to be instead of do is a sacred act of rebellion.In this slow, soul-soothing episode of The Solitary Witch Chronicles, Cassi invites you to step out of the noise and into the quiet magic of stillness. This isn't about “productive rest” or “recharging to perform better”—it’s about unlearning the lies that tell us our worth must be earned.With stories from her own path—including the day she walked out of her first job, and the quiet wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita—Cassi weaves together...
2025-05-25
09 min
Silent Voices Whisper
Meet The Chief Consciousness Officer - Cassi Chat #15
In this episode, Cassi has a deep and eye-opening conversation with Charlie Johnson — teacher, author, speaker, and former president of the Pay It Forward Foundation. They dive into the fascinating and timely idea of the Chief Consciousness Officer — a new kind of leadership role focused on awareness, empathy, and true connection. Charlie explains why our usual way of thinking — led by the mind — may not be enough to solve the big challenges we face today, and how a shift toward consciousness could change the way we do business, lead teams, and relate to each other. It's not about choosing between...
2025-05-21
17 min
Silent Voices Whisper
Walking the Thin Line Part 1 – Lisa’s Journey - Cassi Chats #12
Join host Cassi and Lisa Sun, founder of Gravitas New York, as she shares her inspiring journey of entrepreneurship, immigrant roots, and empowering women. Discover the eight unique 'confidence superpowers' that redefine success, challenge systemic bias, and accelerate gender equity. Lisa reveals how small, consistent actions can create transformative change for women in business and beyond.
2025-04-23
20 min
Silent Voices Whisper
We The People - Cassi Rants #11
In this powerful episode of Silent Voices Whisper, Cassi Chandler explores the true meaning of 'We the People' through a personal garden story that reveals the complexity of patriotism. She challenges listeners to reclaim the inclusive spirit of the Constitution and resist divisive interpretations of American identity.
2025-04-16
07 min
Silent Voices Whisper
D and I Seek the Good - Let's Talk #8
This episode features a conversation between Cassi and her neighbor Heather about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. Heather shares her perspective on the purpose and value of DEI, emphasizing the importance of promoting belonging and seeing the shared humanity in one another. Cassi also expresses her reservations about how DEI is sometimes implemented, and they discuss the need for more nuanced, thoughtful dialogue on this complex topic.
2025-03-19
18 min
Silent Voices Whisper
My Hometown America - Cassi Rants #7
Cassi Chandler invites listeners to her small North Carolina town where residents from all walks of life share their perspectives on America today and what they want to say to their neighbors.• Host Cassi describes her hometown of 13,000 people as a microcosm of America, featuring diverse residents from various backgrounds• Tuesday community dinners serve as a connecting point for neighbors to check in, celebrate, and share knowledge• Residents emphasize embracing diversity and immigrants as what makes America special• Many express concern about current tensions while maintaining hope for positive change• Neighbors advocate for looking ou...
2025-03-11
05 min
Silent Voices Whisper
The Things they Said and Did - Cassi Rants #6
In this episode of "Silent Voices Whisper," host Cassi Chandler reflects on the influential people in her life, from her courageous mother to historical figures like Harriet Tubman and Angela Davis. She also examines the impact of American leaders' behavior during a meeting with the Ukrainian president, questioning the message it sends to a global audience. Cassi emphasizes the importance of being influenced by positive role models and encourages listeners to stand against bullying tactics, promoting kindness and good influence.
2025-03-07
10 min
Silent Voices Whisper
Et tu, Brute' - Cassi Rants #5
Cassi Chandler discusses recent corporate reversals on inclusion policies, questioning the authenticity of companies' commitment to diversity. She compares this to Et tu, Brute' betrayal in Julius Caesar and criticizes the lack of assessment before policy changes. Cassie addresses misconceptions about diversity and inclusion, highlighting Apple's strong public stance as an example of true commitment. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners.
2025-02-28
08 min
Silent Voices Whisper
Make America Civil Again - Cassi Rants #4
In this episode, Cassi Chandler discusses the concerning trend of uncivil and bullying language used by political leaders. She contrasts this with her positive experiences interacting with past Republican presidents who demonstrated graciousness. Cassi questions when America lost its civility and calls for a return to more civil discourse, suggesting "Make America Civil Again" as a new rallying cry.
2025-02-18
10 min
Silent Voices Whisper
Don’t Fall for The Lies, Take a Stand Now! Cassi Rants #1
This episode of "Silent Voices Whisper" with host Cassi Chandler explores the story of Rosa Parks and her historic stand against racial inequality on a Montgomery bus. The speaker also discusses current issues around diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, and how some voices advocating for these values are being silenced. The episode highlights a sermon by Bishop Mary D. and Edgar that called for mercy and kindness from leaders. The speaker reflects on the importance of justice, equality, and mercy, drawing parallels to their Christian faith. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to stand up...
2025-02-18
09 min
Silent Voices Whisper
Inaugural Episode - Silent Voices Whisper - It's Time to Take a Stand
In the inaugural episode of "Silent Voices Whisper," host Cassi Chandler introduces the podcast's mission to amplify the voices of those who have felt diminished, dismissed or brushed aside. Cassi shares her own career journey, from becoming the first black female FBI Special Agent Assistant Director to leading teams in the banking industry. She emphasizes the importance of listening to silent voices and taking action to create real change. Cassi invites listeners to share their stories and questions, as the podcast aims to inspire a community and movement to end the silence.
2025-02-18
08 min
Not Your Drinking Buddy
Mental Fortitude for Sobriety with Kiola Raines
Fitness, Nutrition and Goal setting with Kiola Raines. Cassi and Kiola met over instagram and decided to connect in real life to discuss sobriety, fitness and more. Cassi Corona, the host opens up the Podcast with how she was able to overcome this weeks trigger. Listen to Not Your Drinking Buddy podcast if you are in sobriety, sober curious or associate with individuals in sobriety. You will gain inspiration to stay sober another minute, hour and day. The purpose of this podcast is to highlight wins along with challenges of sobriety. In this episode you will hear about Kiola's sto...
2023-08-14
58 min
Not Your Drinking Buddy
Strength, Resilience and Hope with Tina Jellinek
Thinking about giving up alcohol can feel out of your control. Tune in to hear about how Tina made the decision to stop drinking and her why for choosing sobriety. Tina is a mother, wife and successful business owner who has chosen sobriety. Cassi Corona, the host opens up the Podcast with how she was able to overcome this weeks trigger. Listen to Not Your Drinking Buddy podcast if you are in sobriety, sober curious or associate with individuals in sobriety. You will gain inspiration to stay sober another minute, hour and day. The purpose of this podcast is t...
2023-07-17
55 min
Not Your Drinking Buddy
What I learned from Two years of Sobriety
Tune into this episode where Cassi speaks about her experience in sobriety for the first two years. She touches on the foggy mental state that one enters, the clear conviction that is needed to stay on track and the successes of overcoming temptation. In This episode, you will learn more about how Cassi was faced with many challenges in the past and overcame them. Listen to this episode if you're curious to understand her why behind getting sober and how she continues to remains sober. Cassi covers topics surrounding spirituality, mindset and her overall hope to continue im...
2023-04-13
20 min
What the Hall
Let's Talk Movie's with Cassi: Shows ending too soon Shadow Hunters
Join Cassi as she discusses another show ending too soon, Shadow Hunters .Join our Patreon today at www.patreon.com/whatthehall Find us on Facebook at What the Hall Follow us on Instagram at whatthehall01
2023-04-04
50 min
What the Hall
Let's Talk Movie's with Cassi: Shows Ending Too Soon- Once Upon a Time
Join Cassi as she discusses a show that ended too soon, Once Upon a Time. Join our Patreon today at www.patreon.com/whatthehall Find us on Facebook at What the Hall Follow us on Instagram at whatthehall01
2023-02-27
40 min
Not Your Drinking Buddy
The Progression of Social Drinking with Geri Paige
Choosing sobriety does not necessarily mean you were or identify as a recovering alcoholic. Tune in to learn about Cassi and Geri Social drinking days. The host Cassi, will deep dive into her progressive drinking behavior. In this episode you will hear from Geri Paige who is a freedom-focused life and business coach. Listen to Not Your Drinking Buddy podcast if you are in sobriety, sober curious or associate with individuals in sobriety. You will gain inspiration to stay sober another minute, hour and day. The purpose of this podcast is to highlight wins along with challenges of sobriety. T...
2023-02-12
22 min
Not Your Drinking Buddy
Serendipity Sobriety with Caitlin Avery
Your life may feel like it should be in a book. Tune in to hear about Award Winning Author Caitlin Avery and her why for choosing sobriety. Caitlin is an amazing Author of three published books with a 4th on the way. Her story and courage is inspiring . Cassi Corona, the host opens up the Podcast with how she was able to overcome this weeks trigger. Listen to Not Your Drinking Buddy podcast if you are in sobriety, sober curious or associate with individuals in sobriety. You will gain inspiration to stay sober another minute, hour and day. The p...
2023-02-09
45 min
Not Your Drinking Buddy
Your Body Dislikes Alcohol With Geri Paige
Choosing sobriety does not necessarily mean you were or identify as a recovering alcoholic. Tune in to learn about Geri and her why for choosing sobriety. Geri is a freedom-focused life and business coach. Cassi Corona opens up the Podcast with how she was able to overcome this weeks trigger. Listen to Not Your Drinking Buddy podcast if you are in sobriety, sober curious or associate with individuals in sobriety. You will gain inspiration to stay sober another minute, hour and day. The purpose of this podcast is to highlight wins along with challenges of sobriety. This episode you wi...
2023-02-04
42 min
What the Hall
Let's Talk Movies with Cassi: Top Faves and Not So Faves Christmas 2022
Join Cassi as she talks Christmas once more! Hear what her top faves and not so faves were!Join our Patreon today at www.patreon.com/whatthehall Find us on Facebook at What the Hall Follow us on Instagram at whatthehall01
2023-01-29
41 min
Not Your Drinking Buddy
Dig Deeper with Cassi & Kacey
Dig Deeper with Host Cassi Corona and Holistic Health Coach Kacey Harrington. This episodes lights some war stories, and progression to addiction and how we both have found our way through sobriety. Cassi also apologizes to Kacey for something she did to her years ago. Be sure to Listen to Not Your Drinking Buddy podcast if you are in sobriety, sober curious or associate with individuals in sobriety. You will gain inspiration to stay sober another minute, hour and day. The purpose of this podcast is to highlight wins along with challenges of sobriety. This episode you will hear abo...
2023-01-18
22 min
Not Your Drinking Buddy
Hi Vibin With Kacey pt. 1
Tune in to hear what High Vibin looks like with Host Cassi Corona and Holistic Health Coach Kacey Harrington. Cassi Corona opens up the Podcast with how she was able to overcome this weeks trigger. Listen to Not Your Drinking Buddy podcast if you are in sobriety, sober curious or associate with individuals in sobriety. You will gain inspiration to stay sober another minute, hour and day. The purpose of this podcast is to highlight wins along with challenges of sobriety. This episode you will hear about Kacey's story through a conversation held by the host Cassi Corona.
2023-01-18
30 min
What the Hall
Let's Talk Movies with Cassi: New Christmas Movies 2022
Join Cassi as she discusses some Christmas movies that she's watched recently!Join our Patreon today at www.patreon.com/whatthehall Find us on Facebook at What the Hall Follow us on Instagram at whatthehall01
2022-12-07
41 min
Not Your Drinking Buddy
Intent Vs. Impact in Colombia
Season 1 episode3 , The host Cassi Corona of Not Your Drinking Buddy podcast: the show designed to inspire you to stay sober another minute, hour and day. If you are in sobriety, curious about sobriety or associated with anyone that is in sobriety you will benefit from this show. In this episode you will hear the host Cassi Corona share her experience with intent vs. impact. When visiting Cartagena, Colombia for her bachelorette she encountered many children at all hours of the day begging for food and or money. At dinner she shared with her best friend the desire to he...
2022-11-22
04 min
What the Hall
Let's Talk Movies with Cassi: A Lifetime Christmas
Join Cassi as she talks A Lifetime Christmas this week!Join our Patreon today at www.patreon.com/whatthehall Find us on Facebook at What the Hall Follow us on Instagram at whatthehall01
2022-11-14
22 min
Not Your Drinking Buddy
The Power Of NO with Cassi Corona
Season 1: Episode 1 the host Cassi Corona introduces the format of Not Your Drinking Buddy podcast. This show is designed to inspire you to stay sober another minute, hour and day. If you are in sobriety, curious about sobriety or associated with anyone that is in sobriety you will benefit from this show. In this episode you will hear the host Cassi Corona share her story, along with her why behind getting sober, and how she has deals with triggers. If you are not already, follow us @theReelCassi, what are you waiting for?This is where I sh...
2022-11-09
10 min
Not Your Drinking Buddy
The Mental & Emotional Journey of Recovery With Amy Merson
Uncover the Mental and Emotional Journey of Recovery with Host Cassi Corona and Mindset Coach Amy Merson. Cassi Corona opens up the Podcast with how she was able to overcome this weeks trigger. Listen to Not Your Drinking Buddy podcast if you are in sobriety, sober curious or associate with individuals in sobriety. You will gain inspiration to stay sober another minute, hour and day. The purpose of this podcast is to highlight wins along with challenges of sobriety. This episode you will hear about Amy's story through a conversation held by the host Cassi Corona. Amy Me...
2022-11-07
30 min
What the Hall
Let's Talk Movies with Cassi: Action & Thrillers
Join Cassi as she talks some action and thrillers she's been watching lately!Join our Patreon today at www.patreon.com/whatthehall Find us on Facebook at What the Hall Follow us on Instagram at whatthehall01
2022-10-02
30 min
What the Hall
Let's Talk Movies with Cassi: UpTV
Join Cassi this week as she discusses UpTV. Do you tune into movies there?Join our Patreon today at www.patreon.com/whatthehall Find us on Facebook at What the Hall Follow us on Instagram at whatthehall01
2022-09-04
26 min
What the Hall
Let's Talk Movies with Cassi: Turkish Shows Pt.1 Kalp Yarasi
Join Cassi as she discusses some of her favourite genre of shows to watch! Join our Patreon today at www.patreon.com/whatthehall Find us on Facebook at What the Hall Follow us on Instagram at whatthehall01
2022-08-07
33 min
What the Hall
Let's Talk Movies with Cassi: Christmas In July Pt.2 (2022)
Join Cassi as she talks her favourites when it comes to her favourite holiday!Join our Patreon today at www.patreon.com/whatthehall Find us on Facebook at What the Hall Follow us on Instagram at whatthehall01
2022-07-10
30 min
What the Hall
Let's Talk Movies with Cassi- Shows Ending Too Soon
Join Cassi for another episode of Shows Ending too soon and see if you feel the same way!Join our Patreon today at www.patreon.com/whatthehall Find us on Facebook at What the Hall Follow us on Instagram at whatthehall01
2022-06-01
17 min
What the Hall
Winter Palace (GAC)
Join Cassi and Maria as they discuss GAC's Winter Palace. This movie feature two faves of Cassi and Maria Danica McKellar and Neal Bledsoe! Join our Patreon today at www.patreon.com/whatthehall Find us on Facebook at What the Hall Follow us on Instagram at whatthehall01
2022-04-15
1h 07
What the Hall
Let's Talk Movies with Cassi! Christmas Edition 2021
Join Cassi as she talks Christmas Movies! See if she gives you new ideas to watch this year!Join our Patreon today at www.patreon.com/whatthehall Find us on Facebook at What the Hall Follow us on Instagram at whatthehall01
2021-11-27
27 min
What the Hall
Let's Talk Movies with Cassi: Episode 7 Turkish Summer Update
Join Cassi as she gives and update to her previous episode from this summer! Join our Patreon today at www.patreon.com/whatthehall Find us on Facebook at What the Hall Follow us on Instagram at whatthehall01
2021-10-22
24 min
What the Hall
Let's Talk Movies with Cassi! Episode 6 Passionflix
Join Cassi as she discusses original movies on the subscription service, Passionflix!Join our Patreon today at www.patreon.com/whatthehall Find us on Facebook at What the Hall Follow us on Instagram at whatthehall01
2021-09-25
25 min
What the Hall
Let's Talk Movies with Cassi! Episode 5 Turkish Summers
Join Cassi as she discusses some of favorites of this summer!Join our Patreon today at www.patreon.com/whatthehall Find us on Facebook at What the Hall Follow us on Instagram at whatthehall01
2021-08-28
55 min
What the Hall
Let's Talk Movies with Cassi! Christmas in July
Join Cassi as she talks Christmas in July! Movies that are similar to Hallmark, but aren't necessarily on the Hallmark Channel! Join our Patreon today at www.patreon.com/whatthehall Find us on Facebook at What the Hall Follow us on Instagram at whatthehall01
2021-07-23
38 min
What the Hall
Let's Talk Movies with Cassi! Episode 3 Fake to Real Relationships
Join Cassi as she discusses movies 4 separate movies, and where they fall on her scale!Join our Patreon today at www.patreon.com/whatthehall Find us on Facebook at What the Hall Follow us on Instagram at whatthehall01
2021-05-28
37 min
What the Hall
Let's Talk Movies with Cassi! Episode 2
Join Cassi as she talks movies and gives them her Hallmark Scores!Join our Patreon today at www.patreon.com/whatthehall Find us on Facebook at What the Hall Follow us on Instagram at whatthehall01
2021-04-30
21 min
What the Hall
Bottled With Love (2019)
Join Cassi and Maria as they discuss Bottled with Love. See how they enjoyed this movie! If you have a movie you want them to discuss be sure to email them at either maria.tom@whatthehall.net or cassi.hemmingson@whatthehall.netJoin our Patreon today at www.patreon.com/whatthehall Find us on Facebook at What the Hall Follow us on Instagram at whatthehall01
2021-04-23
45 min
What the Hall
Let's Talk Movies With Cassi! Episode 1
Join Cassi as she talks 4 movies and gives you her ratings! Join our Patreon today at www.patreon.com/whatthehall Find us on Facebook at What the Hall Follow us on Instagram at whatthehall01
2021-03-26
24 min
What the Hall
At Home in Mitford
Join Cassi and Maria as they talk Mitford. Be shocked at Cassi's ranking, and Maria's disdain for her rank. Join our Patreon today at www.patreon.com/whatthehall Find us on Facebook at What the Hall Follow us on Instagram at whatthehall01
2021-02-26
35 min
What the Hall
Look up at the stars, not down at your feet
Join Cassi and Maria as they talk about Coming Home for Christmas. It's quite clear that Cassi and Maria enjoy Danica Mckellar, but learn their enjoyment for the character Pippa. Join our Patreon today at www.patreon.com/whatthehall Find us on Facebook at What the Hall Follow us on Instagram at whatthehall01
2021-01-08
42 min
What the Hall
Come with to Christmas in Vienna
Cassi and Maria talk Christmas in Vienna, architecture, and love of sweets. Learn of Maria and Cassi's love of Brennan Elliot. Find out if Christmas in Vienna was a hit or not. Join our Patreon today at www.patreon.com/whatthehall Find us on Facebook at What the Hall Follow us on Instagram at whatthehall01
2020-12-25
54 min
What the Hall
"Christmas makes everyone happy." -Dylan
Listen in as Maria and Cassi talk Christmas Town featuring Candace Cameron Bure. Maria does nothing but talk about how much she loves this movie. And, Cassi is just along for the ride. Hahaha. We hope you like this movie as much as we do!Join our Patreon today at www.patreon.com/whatthehall Find us on Facebook at What the Hall Follow us on Instagram at whatthehall01
2020-12-08
44 min
What the Hall
Following Your Heart is What Matters
Cassi and Maria talk about Snow Bride. They discuss following your heart, and more. Maria gets upset at a character, a not even real person. And Cassi is shook by the scores given.Join our Patreon today at www.patreon.com/whatthehall Find us on Facebook at What the Hall Follow us on Instagram at whatthehall01
2020-12-01
39 min
What the Hall
"Love walks through the rain." Matt
Listen to Cassi and Maria discuss A Very Merry Mix Up. This does have all the spoilers, so be warned! Learn to see if Cassi and Maria love it or leave it. Join our Patreon today at www.patreon.com/whatthehall Find us on Facebook at What the Hall Follow us on Instagram at whatthehall01
2020-11-06
45 min
Conversations With Cassi
Hyksos Pharoahs and Jewish Origins
Episode Notes I have to apologize as I cannot find the article to link to for the Isotope Study. And yes, I know that some of the dating that I mention might conflict with other dates in the various sub-theories to the one I have suggested, that is good, hopefully you will search the theories and decide for yourself the most likely and share your thoughts with us. Support Conversations With Cassi by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/conversations-with-cassiFind out more at https://conversations-with-cassi.pinecast.co
2019-04-14
13 min
Conversations With Cassi
Broadening Your Horizons With Hancock
Episode Notes In this episode we discuss a couple of Mr. Hancock's previous works as well as his upcoming new title. Hi, welcome to conversations with Cassi. As always I'm Cassi, the host of the show.We hope you've had a good week. We hope that you have fed curiosity and that you have learned something new. If you haven't, hopefully you will during the episode.This morning, as is usual, in my email, I had book suggestions from Amazon. I, usually, end up just deleting the emails, they either don't...
2019-04-02
11 min
Conversations With Cassi
Another Point of View
Episode Notes In this episode we introduce Dr. Robert Schoch, a geology professor from Boston, MA, whom was asked to analyze the Sphinx and its enclosure from a geologic point of view. Dr. Schoch then went on to look at other ancient sites using his geological expertise and the possibilites are intriging. Support Conversations With Cassi by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/conversations-with-cassiThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.
2019-03-25
22 min
Conversations With Cassi
Things That Make You Go Hmmm
Episode Notes You can read more about these and other locations here: Lost Cities...Myths Or More High In The Andes~On The Sea FloorSupport Conversations With Cassi by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/conversations-with-cassiThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.
2019-03-03
26 min
Conversations With Cassi
What or Why is Giza?
Episode Notes We discuss some of the more common theories about the purpose behind the Giza plateau. Follow us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ConversationsWithCassi or on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/conversationswithcassi/Support Conversations With Cassi by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/conversations-with-cassiThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.
2019-02-25
16 min
Conversations With Cassi
Hitting Word Walls
Episode Notes In this episode we discuss how words can impact the knowledge we know, gain, and pass on. Support Conversations With Cassi by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/conversations-with-cassiThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.
2019-02-18
20 min
Conversations With Cassi
Have You Met Grandfather Neander?
Episode Notes In this episode we introduce Neanderthal as one of our direct ancestors. A fact that has only been being accepted within the last decade. Want to support us without having to donate? Download the RadioPublic App from GooglePlay or App Store where we are an earning podcast! Thank you for all your support.Support Conversations With Cassi by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/conversations-with-cassiThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.
2019-02-03
08 min
Conversations With Cassi
DNA Inspired AI Rant
Episode Notes My thoughts on the use of AI in archaeology and in general.Hello and Welcome to Conversations With Cassi. I’m Cassi, the host of the show.Today, in scrolling through news feeds, I came across an article that stated AI would possibly be replacing archaeology as a profession. This is based on the fact that supposedly, an AI program has discovered "an unidentified Human ancestor", and in reading the article what I found is that AI basically or more accurately this AI program run by several DNA Labs has basically ca...
2019-01-28
10 min
Conversations With Cassi
Ancient Religion vs Scientific Knowledge Pt. 1
Episode Notes In this episode we take an introductory look at how anthropologists access ancient man with regard to religion and or scientific understanding. Photo Credit: Martin B. Sweatman and Dimitrios Tsikritsis .Hi! Welcome to Conversations With Cassi. I'm Cassi, your host. Today, I thought we would discuss a couple preconceptions and a couple of theories that might finally be correcting those preconceptions. One of the things that you will find if you start studying and reading about the history of humanity and especially reading about it from an anthropological and or archaeological...
2018-12-12
14 min
Conversations With Cassi
Gobekli Tepe and Aboriginal Australians
Episode Notes This is a brief discussion about a new theory suggestng that Aboriginal Australians build Gobekli Tepe.Hi! Welcome to Conversations with Cassi. I'm Cassi. So I have to be honest. I have kind of struggled with the topic for this episode for lots of reasons. Where do you start? What's the most interesting and enigmatic subject that can Enlighten, interest, and captivate you guys? Do you start with the pyramids? Do you start with Gobekli Tepe? The Mayans? The Incas? The Nazca Lines? The cave paintings of Europe? There's just so m...
2018-12-06
07 min
Conversations With Cassi
Intro
Episode Notes Hi! It's Cassi and I thought I should introduce myself.Support Conversations With Cassi by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/conversations-with-cassiFind out more at https://conversations-with-cassi.pinecast.co
2018-11-29
04 min
Conversations With Cassi
Introduction
Episode Notes Welcome to our show! See what we are about!Support Conversations With Cassi by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/conversations-with-cassiFind out more at https://conversations-with-cassi.pinecast.co
2018-11-27
01 min
Dumb Nerds: Comedians Talking About Smart Topics They're Too Dumb For
68. Don’t Join a Cult! (But Join Our Cult) with Anna Hossnieh
Cults! They’re a real, crazy, crazy thing and guest Anna Hossnieh (Ethnically Ambiguous Podcast) and host Cassi Jerkins get into some of the biggest cults in the history of the US. They talk about the Rajneeshies, the Branch Davidians, the latest sex cult NXIVM and more. They wonder where exactly does an organization cross the cult line... Like is Scientology a cult? What about Mormonism? Or actor Andrew Kegan’s religious group, “Full Circle”? They even argue that moving to LA is pretty cult-y. LA peeps, you know you’ve caught yourself on a cleanse chanting “I love juice!” That's pretty c...
2018-05-22
1h 08
Dumb Nerds: Comedians Talking About Smart Topics They're Too Dumb For
67. Lessons Learned from "The Twilight Zone" with Jeremy Schmidt
Everything you ever wanted to know about the dimension as vast and as timeless as infinity, the middle ground between light and shadow, science and superstition… you get what we're getting at, it’s everything you wanted to know about “The Twilight Zone” with guest, Jeremy Schmidt (Reality Bits Podcast)! Host Cassi Jerkins and Jeremy get into Jeremy’s love for the show and how badass Rod Sterling is. Before this ep, Cassi only knew Rod Sterling as the host of “The Twilight Zone”. She didn’t know he's the creator and wrote over 80 episodes of the show! That’s incredible. They d...
2018-05-15
1h 14
Dumb Nerds: Comedians Talking About Smart Topics They're Too Dumb For
65. YouTube Food Videos with Nikhil Deshpande
We’ve all been down a YouTube rabbit hole but have you done it with YouTube food videos? Super great and fun guest Nikhil Deshpande (Reality Bites Podcast) highly recommends it! He goes into detail of all the different types of food videos that are out there on YouTube - cooking tutorials, competitive eating, hipsters and grizzly men BBQing, chefs highly skilled at chopping and more. He gives some great recommendations of channels to check out from Gordon Ramsay to Matt Stonie. Host Cassi Jerkins and Nikhil also get off track talking about wrestling, party etiquette, people who make their be...
2018-05-01
1h 07
Dumb Nerds: Comedians Talking About Smart Topics They're Too Dumb For
64. Puppets & Dark Comedy with Rob Gentile
Ever wondered what it’s like to be a puppeteer? Guest Rob Gentile (Soul Pancake) and host Cassi Jerkins are two puppeteers who reveal all the weird tips and tricks on how to puppeteer and build your own puppets, along with weird stories of working on kids shows sets, making puppets out of garbage and infusing dark comedy into the world of puppets. Rob and Cassi also share the uncomfortable reality of puppeteering for film from crouching in weird places, cutting holes out of chairs and laying on skateboards. It’s a weird puppet world, enjoy! See acast.com/pr...
2018-04-24
54 min
Dumb Nerds: Comedians Talking About Smart Topics They're Too Dumb For
Pranks, Cars & The Art of Moving and Packing with Cory P Willis
It’s an amazing episode of pranks and surprises with the great and wonderful Cory P Willis! (Talkin’ Babies podcast, UCB) Cory surprises host Cassi Jerkins with his topic of packing and moving. Cory gives hot tips on how to make moving efficient and not the dreaded nightmare we all think it to be. They also take some twists and turns talking about Cory’s love of cars and one day having a dream garage, Cassi’s love of pranks and cats, along with bonding over their love of living in Los Angeles, growing up with siblings and being on the impr...
2018-04-17
1h 21
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62. Podcasting about Podcasting with Andrew Ti, July Diaz and Cody Ziglar
Get everything you’ve ever wanted to know about podcasting with Dumb Nerds host Cassi Jerkins as she sits down with some podcasting movers and shakers! This a special crossover ep with “The 2nd Team Podcast” hosted by the great podcasting king Cody Ziglar. Cassi and Cody talk with Andrew Ti (Yo, Is This Racist? podcast) and July Diaz (Trends with Benefits, Earwolf Episodes Coordinator) about their experience with podcasting over the past 5 plus years. Everyone offers great advice on what it’s like to host and/or produce a podcast, tips on how to start one (or why you shouldn’...
2018-04-10
1h 10
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59. Sneaker Life with Hal Rudnick
Hal Rudnick (Screen Junkies, UCB) has been plugged into sneaker culture since grade school and today he has over 45 pairs and an entire wall into his room just to store his sneakers. Pretty cool, right?! Cassi is not a shoe person and reveals she's wearing a pair of boring flip flops during the recording. Cassi is fascinated by how much sneakers is a staple for athletes and hip hop artists, she also had no idea that there are sneaker conventions! This is a really fun and educational ep; Hal brings his A game and a pair of super fly kicks!
2018-03-13
54 min
Dumb Nerds: Comedians Talking About Smart Topics They're Too Dumb For
52. Sonic the Hedgehog & Poor Theme Park Designs with Minhdzuy Khorami
The Dumb Nerds Podcast is taking another trip down memory lane with writer Minhdzuy Khorami by getting nerdy about the video game character and icon, Sonic the Hedgehog! Minhdzuy talks about the history of Sonic, the many different Sonic video games, the TV show and the still running Sonic comic strip. So much Sonic! Cassi talks about how she was too poor to get on the Sega train and did a newspaper route. Minhdzuy and Cassi get off track by bonding over their shared interest in bad theme park designs. Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for pr...
2018-01-23
1h 04
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51. The JFK Assassination Rabbit Hole with Luke Wienecke
The JFK Assassination. One of the biggest moments in American history. Where were you? Probably not born! Guest Luke Wienecke and host Cassi Jerkins were also not born yet but they are both fascinated with the tragic events that took place on November 22, 1963 when President John F Kennedy was shot and killed in Dallas, Texas. Join Luke and Cassi as they rehash the events and discuss various conspiracy theories around this infamous event. It’s an episode that will make you want you to stay up until 3:30 in the morning going down the JFK Assassination rabbit hole. Se...
2018-01-16
1h 24
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49. Dungeons & Dragons with Cassi’s One and Only Dungeon Master Lars Hansen
D&D is not just for nerds! Well It mostly is but more and more “pretty” people are getting on board. So why not start the new year off by nerd-ing about Dungeons & Dragons?! Super fun and nerdy guest Lars Hansen (2-Count Kick Out Podcast) comes on the show to talk about his 25 year D&D journey thus far beginning with his dad handing him a D&D book he found in a bargain bin to Lars becoming a Dungeon Master for Cassi and their friends in a 3 year campaign and today he is a certified DM at The Guil...
2018-01-02
1h 06
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45. The Room, The Disaster Artist & The Real Zach Olsen
“You’re tearing me apart, Lisa!!” How many times have you and your friends screamed that in terrible delight? We have Tommy Wisseau to thank for such a treasure. Comedian Zach Olsen (UCB, Bay Watch Watch podcast) comes on to talk about his love for “The Room”, a 2003 independent drama written, directed, produced by and starring Tommy Wisseau. Cassi and Zach also take a field trip to the movies before the recording to see “The Disaster Artist”. Spoiler alert: They loved it! (And will not spoil the film for you.) Instead Zach and Cassi get into what makes “The Room” so perfect...
2017-12-05
56 min
Dumb Nerds: Comedians Talking About Smart Topics They're Too Dumb For
44. Salem Witch Trials, Teenage Voodoo & that Arthur Miller Play with Kelly McInerney
Remember that time in history when people claimed women were witches and if they denied it, they were hung/burned at the stake? We do! Guest Kelly McInerney (IMDWeed Podcast) and Cassi talk about the history of the Salem Witch Trials and how it was just crazy! The things young girls do when they don’t have a high status in society or access to a smart phone. Cassi also provides most of her knowledge from Arthur Miller’s play “The Crucible”. (She played Mary Warren!) Kelly and Cassi also talk about traveling to Salem today, teenage voodoo, Doug the Psyc...
2017-11-28
1h 08
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43. Astrology and a Free Tarot Card Reading for Cassi with Hannah Faust
Astrology! What’s your sign, listener? Guest Hannah Faust (LA City Municipal Dance Squad, UCB Hot Hot Goss) explains astrology and goes deeper than what media has painted astrology to be. Hannah shows how you can use astrology to serve yourself, and also how to be one of those people who can accurately guess people’s signs. She also gives hot tips on great apps and books to learn more about astrology. Cassi manages to give Hannah an astrological epiphany on mid-life crisis and Hannah makes Cassi wonder if she’s a new baby soul. After some great astrology talk...
2017-11-21
1h 29
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40. Spooky Spooky Halloween History with Lucé Tomlin-Brenner
Happy Halloween! This is a favorite holiday for many people and did you know it’s been around for over 2,000 years?! It began as an ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. The night before All Saint’s Day was believed when spirits could walk among us and All Hallow’s Eve was a tradition to honor those who have past so they wouldn’t get upset and take your soul! The wonderful Lucé Tomlin-Brenner is back and schools Cassi on the history of Halloween! Lucé also blows Cassi’s mind with stories of how people in Ohio celebrate Halloween verses the suburbs...
2017-10-31
1h 10
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39. The Best Bathroom in Disneyland & More Magical Secrets with Eileen O'Connell
Get ready for an ep all about the Most Happiest Place on Earth- Disneyland! Guest Eileen O’Connell (Skeeterial Podcast) comes on to talk all about her Disneyland experiences. Eileen dishes out some secrets to make the most of your Disneyland experience. Cassi chimes in to talk about what it why like to have Disneyland an hour and a half away from home and then literally living down the street from her in college where most of her friends worked at the park. Eileen and Cassi dive a bit into the history of Disneyland and how’s the park has...
2017-10-24
1h 08
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37. "There's a Scientist Who..." The Mystery of Consciousness with Alex Berg
What is consciousness? We’re all experiencing this subjective phenomena but what the hell is it? Here’s the thing, no one knows! Scientists and philosophers have been trying to figure it out for hundreds of years and we’re not much closer to figuring it out. Super fun guest and host of “Science Time” Alex Berg comes on the show to discuss different theories of consciousness with Cassi. Alex and Cassi are by no means experts on this mysterious topic but are super nerds about it. They discuss their personal experiences with trying to understand consciousness, they attempt to recall...
2017-10-10
1h 33
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35. Nutrition & Hot Tips to Eat Yummy AND Healthy with Kenny Prawat
Did you our knowledge of nutrition is relatively new? Like Vitamin C wasn’t discovered until the 1930s! Guest Kenny Prawat (Crowning Jewels, io Sketch team “Jeff!”) and host Cassi Jerkins bond over their parents lack of nutritional knowledge and feeding them junk food as kids. For instance, remember when McDonalds had that $0.39 cheeseburger on Wednesday nights deal in the 90s? Yeah, that was dinner for these poor kids all the time. As Kenny and Cassi grew older they both developed an interest in cooking and from there they slowly learned which foods are healthy for you and why. (Hint...
2017-09-26
1h 00
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33. Digimon with Will Choi! Plus Growing Up with Siblings, Writing Fan Fictions & SNL as a Gateway Drug for People in Comedy
“Digimon”, short for “Digital Monsters” was an amazing Japanese media franchise that was very popular in the 90s and has been making a comeback with the film series “Digimon Tri”. The franchise consisted of virtual pet toys, anime, manga, video games, films and a trading card care. Sound similar to “Pokemon”? It came out a couple years before “Pokemon” and the “Digimon” craze swept Cassi’s elementary school and guest Will Choi’s (Asian AF, Drunk Monk & Korean Drama Podcasts) elementary and middle school as well. Will loved “Digimon” so much that he spent his middle school life writing “Digimon” fan fiction with two of hi...
2017-09-12
1h 23
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32. What No One Tells You About Being Pregnant with Kelly Matten (Spoiler: It's Really Weird!)
Pregnancy. Making, having, raising babies. Lots of animals do it! For decades, centuries, even longer than that! You get it. So what’s there to learn? Uh, so much! Artist and animator Kelly Matten joins Cassi to talk about her recent experience with being pregnant and having her daughter, Daisy. Kelly goes from making the decision with her husband, (shoutout to Dungeon Master and all around badass Lars!), to trying to conceive, getting pregnant but having to keep it a secret for 10 weeks, to dealing with being pregnant, to delivery to having to pause the recording wi...
2017-09-05
1h 33
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31. Cheers to that Hit TV Show "Cheers" with Matt Manser
How many of us are lucky to have a bar we frequent where everybody knows our name? How about for 11 seasons? Hilarious comedian and writer Matt Manser joins host Cassi Jerkins to talk about the hit TV show “Cheers”! Matt watched the show as a kid learning many adult issues from it. Matt and Cassi get into the different characters that created such a dynamic ensemble which lead to the popular spin off show, “Fraiser”. Cassi learns that Frasier was originally written for one of her favorite actors of all time, John Lithgow, but Lithgow turned it down giving Kelsey G...
2017-08-29
1h 06
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30. Knock Knock Knockin' on Bob Dylan's Door with Jonathan Harris
How much do you know about Bob Dylan past “Blowin’ in the Wind” and his distinctive raspy voice? Guest Jonathan Harris (UCB) knows a whole lot! Like seriously a lot. Jonathan pretty much rattles off Bob Dylan’s entire music career in order from album to album, dates and the inspiration behind it and all. It’s pretty incredible. Jonathan and Cassi get into how Bob Dylan became a huge music folk star at 22, only two years after moving to New York in the early 1960s to pursue a career in music. From there Bob Dylan goes from poetic folk singe...
2017-08-22
1h 26
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29. Oooh Fancy! Wine & Cheese Pairings with Nick Casalini and Muriel Montgomery
The fanciest and longest episode yet! Guests Muriel Montgomery and Nick Casalini (Hella in Your Thirties Podcast) are a wonderful, married couple/talented comedians who moved to Los Angeles from Chicago three years ago. They all bond over their various day jobs of waiting tables while doing comedy at night. While Cassi worked tacky, chain restaurants like Denny’s and The Cheesecake Factory, Muriel and Nick worked at much cooler and classier places that included wine and cheese pairings! Nick and Muriel teach Cassi how to properly open a bottle of wine at a table and how to tell a...
2017-08-15
2h 09
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28. The Amazing, Empathetic Oprah Winfrey with Naomi Villa
Oprah Winfrey has inspired and changed the lives of millions of people including today’s guest, Naomi Villa (Let’s Fall in Love Podcast, UCB). Naomi is a huge fan of Oprah; she grew up watching “The Oprah Winfrey Show” with her family. Host Cassi Jerkins and Naomi discuss how Oprah brought controversial, taboo topics to Naomi’s family along with the rest of America which lead to positive, healthy discussions of acceptance and empathy. Naomi and Cassi also get into Oprah complex life of coming from a hard childhood of poverty and sexual abuse to being raised by her suppor...
2017-08-08
1h 25
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27. Cleopatra, An Original Badass Nerdy Woman, with Katelyn Hempstead
How many badass things do you know about Cleopatra? Do you know how many languages she knew? How much she loved books? How she improved the economy and well-being of the Egyptian people? How she seduced Julius Caesar, Emperor of Rome? Then later seduced Mark Antony, the new Emperor of Rome who overthrew Caesar? Do you know how Mark Antony and Cleopatra had a Secret Wine Club and would frequently get drunk and go out into the streets to prank Egyptians? Plus so much more crazy fun, nerdy facts about Cleopatra?! Guest Katelyn Hempstead (Lizard People) and Cassi Jerkins...
2017-08-01
1h 08
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22. Dom Johnson & Romantic Comedies
Romantic Comedies? Do you love them or hate them? Guest Dominique Johnson loves them! From the predictable formula to the fights that reveal to characters their one-and-only true soulmate, rom coms to Dom are the best! Host Cassi Jerkins is cynical. She unveils how unrealistic these characters are and how they are problematic to our expectations of love. (Not to mention this whole conversation is very heteronormative.) Dom and Cassi get into romantic comedies like “When Harry Met Sally”, “Love Actually”, “Annie Hall”, “La La Land” and Dom’s favorite, “Serendipity”. Dom also shares his own real life meet cute with a girl reading a...
2017-06-27
1h 12
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18. Matt Apodaca & the TV Series LOST
LOST. One of the top greatest television shows of all time and comedian Matt Apodaca (UCB) is on to praise it and argue why it’s so great. Host Cassi Jerkins has never seen it and only knows it’s about some people on an island and some strange things are happening. Matt gets into the basic premise, some major plot points, characters and mysterious. Matt and Cassi also talk about the impact of the writer’s strike and the controversial series finale. They get into other great shows like Breaking Bad, The Walking Dead, True Detective, Game of Thrones and Je...
2017-05-30
1h 24
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17. Bryan Rainstein & Ben Folds
The most important episode yet! Jk, but it’s a fun one! Improviser/Actor/Artist Bryan Rainstein comes on to talk with Cassi Jerkins about Ben Folds! They’re both big fans and they have a blast talking about Ben Folds, his former band Ben Folds Five, concert experiences, his work with William Shatner and Nick Hornby and so much more. It’s chalk full of Ben Folds, including Bryan’s story of running into and meeting him at the Landmark after a screening of “Don’t Think Twice” and Cassi participating in Ben’s National Geographic anachronistic assignment that got her a like a...
2017-05-23
1h 15
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13. Grant O'Connell & Chess
Actor/Comedian Grant O’Connell (“Attack of the Killer Donuts”, Garbáge) is on to talk about chess! Chess has been around since 6th Century in India and today there are tournaments around the world and the current greatest chess player in the world, Magnus Carlsen, has a Twitter with 152K followers. There is controversy whether Magnus is the best player. Many argue Viswanathan Anand is the best and he currently has 371K followers! People love chess! Grant and Cassi bond over how they were both in Chess Club back in grade school. (Cassi is way more nerdy about it than Gr...
2017-04-25
1h 27
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12. Cara Meyers & the Dark Web
Today we have the lovely and hilarious Cara Meyers on to talk about the not-so-lovely and not-so-funny Dark Web! Cara and Cassi are deeply curious about the Dark Net but have yet to venture on to it. The Dark Web is a surprisingly large place online that people can ensure anonymity. That doesn’t stop them from talking about how to get on it through sites like Freenet, I2P and Tor. They also get into what goes on the Dark Web like buying drugs, illegal pornography, hiring hitmen, anonymously crowdfunding assassinations, acquiring and spending bitcoins, getting malware, gambling and fi...
2017-04-18
1h 27
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11. Edgar Momplaisir & Kanye West
Today guest Edgar Momplaisir (Arcade Currency, DiCaprio) is on to talk about his love for Kanye West. Cassi and Edgar get into Kanye’s life, his mother Donda West, his marriage to Kim Kardashian, Kanye’s frustration with breaking in as a rap artist instead of remaining a rap producer, how he’s the David Bowie and Madonna of rap music with his high production shows, persona and videos. They talk about how he continues to revolutionize rap music with the use of speeding up old school tracks, incorporating orchestration and keeping every album different. We also get in Kanye’s battle...
2017-04-11
1h 01
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10. Mark David Christenson & Saga Comic Book Series
Today’s Dumb Nerds’ guest is Mark David Christenson (“I Will Watch Anything Once” Podcast) and he comes on to talk about his love for the comic book series, “Saga”. “Saga” was created and written by Brian K Vaughan and the awesome artwork is done by Fiona Staples. Instead of going into spoilers and the full story of “Saga”, Dave encourages listeners to go out there and pick up a copy at their local comic book store! Cassi and Dave talk about the beginning of the series, some of the characters, some controversy in the artwork like in Issue #12 and the cover of the ver...
2017-04-04
1h 12
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9. Veronica Gruba & Christianity
Today we have the lovely and very wise Veronica Gruba (Who We Used to Be Podcast) on to talk about her experience with Christianity, specifically with Christian testimonials. Veronica was raised Christian in Seattle and struggled with finding her own Christian testimonial to share her personal religious experience to others. It reminds Cassi a lot of the documentary “Jesus Camp”. Veronica and Cassi talk about the good parts of having religion and faith in one’s life to the areas they think needs improvement like welcoming all types of people, respecting others beliefs, etc. They also talk about Christian megachurches and th...
2017-03-28
1h 09
Dumb Nerds: Comedians Talking About Smart Topics They're Too Dumb For
8. Charlie Mihelich & The Terminator Movies
Today’s special guest is Charlie Mihelich (Catharsis: Dramatic Improv & Purgatory) and he comes on to talk about The Terminator movies! Cassi had to sit down to watch “The Terminator 1” and “Terminator 2: Judgement Day” before podcasting with Charlie because she had never seen them before. Turns out, she loves them! Seeing Arnold Schwarzenegger as the Terminator and not Howard Langston from “Jingle All the Way” really changed her opinion about him. He’s a total badass as The Terminator! Charlie gets down to business and talks about his love for The Terminators movies and why the newest one, “Terminator Genisys”, is the worst. They t...
2017-03-21
1h 10
Dumb Nerds: Comedians Talking About Smart Topics They're Too Dumb For
7. Steven Ray Morris & Body Farms
Today’s episode is all about body farms with Steven Ray Morris! ("The Purrrcast", "My Favorite Murder", "Mother, May I Sleep With Podcast"). Body farms are facilities used for the study of decomposition of human remains. Steven and Cassi talk about the history of how body farms got started with the first body farm, also called anthropological research facility, back in 1971 with anthropologist William M. Bass. There are now six in the United States and one just opened in Amsterdam in 2016. The aim of these farms is to gain a better understanding of the decomposition process and for forensic purposes, to...
2017-03-14
1h 24
Dumb Nerds: Comedians Talking About Smart Topics They're Too Dumb For
6. Hannah Kanengieter & the Titanic
Today’s episode is everything Titanic with Hannah Kanengieter (The “Hello! And Good News” podcast, LA improviser, actor). Hannah picked the Titanic because she loves the movie and is convinced she died on the Titanic in a past life. This episode is chalk full of quotes from the movie like “You’re so stupid, Rose!”, “God himself couldn’t sink these ship!” and “Full House, boys!” We also get into behind-the-scene facts about the movie such as costs, alternate casting, Enya and how it took the public into an obsessive frenzy. (Cassi had to go to a lot of 6th grade birthday parties...
2017-03-07
1h 24
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5. Clark Canez & Greek Mythology
Today’s guest Clark Canez (LA Improviser- Power Lunch, Chaz Dean, Gosh Guys, Hemp-ire Strikes Back) and Cassi get deep into Greek Mythology! Clark proves his Dumb Nerd worthiness by knowing so much about Greek Mythology. Seriously. He schools Cassi with stories of: Chaos; the first leaders of the Universe The Titans; the castrating, baby eating King Cronus; the Cronus killing and wife cheating Zeus; Zeus’ wife and sister Hera; Hercules, the son Zeus had out of wedlock but made up his infidelity by naming Hercules after his wife, Hera; Zeus and Hera’s one eyed son Cyclops; God of Sea Po...
2017-03-01
1h 21