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Because I Want ToSeason 4, Episode 1: We're Back, and we've multiplied!We catch up after an (almost) two-year hiatus! A lot has changed-- who had a baby? Who lives in a different country? Who pees themselves while recording this episode? Join us as we chat about notable moments of the past year.2023-12-1854 minBecause I Want ToThe Khamar Daban Incident, or why you shouldn't go hiking in Russia or anywhere reallySeason 3, Episode 11- We are back from our hiatus with a mystery! In 1993, a group of hikers mysteriously died in the Khamar Daban mountain range of Siberia, leaving only one survivor and witness. The gruesome deaths were never fully explained; we discuss the events and the theories surrounding this ill-fated expedition. 2022-01-2944 minBecause I Want ToSeason 3, Episode 10- SpooOoOoky Movies, or when a PG-13 rating is better than an R-ratingWhich movies make us go "EEP!" and which ones are more "Ehh"? What movie made Sara sob in the theater? Is "Nightmare Before Christmas" a Halloween movie, or a Christmas movie? We discuss all this and more in our final episode of spooky month!2021-10-2855 minBecause I Want ToSeason 3, Episode 9- Mummies, or how you too can last forever.Join us for a lively discussion about all things mummies. From Egypt to South America we meander through what they have to offer in the world of preserved bodies. 2021-10-0752 minBecause I Want ToSeason 3, Episode 8- The Downside of Fame, or Keep your kids away from Hollywood folksChild stars! We love to watch their movies, but hate to watch them fall apart. We talk about some of the more notorious child stars who saw the darker side of the industry- Judy Garland, Drew Barrymore, Corey Feldman, Macaulay Culkin, and Britney Spears. Is the fame and wealth worth it?2021-09-271h 06Because I Want ToSeason 3, Episode 7- Music of the 2000s, or when angst ruled the chartsWe reminisce over music that we loved in our youth. Pop, pop-punk, alt rock, emo, indie, ska- which phases became lifestyles, and what songs now make us cringe? Tune in to find out! To listen to some of the music we discuss, click here (the 90s sneak in here and there): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4sD1Rn852W9SibMpN0LTB62021-09-0247 minBecause I Want ToSeason 3, Episode 6- The Matrix, or where we contemplate the reality of life.Join us as we discuss all three Matrix movies. What does it mean to be alive or to be human? Are we all just made of code? Who else could have played Neo?2021-08-261h 10Because I Want ToSeason 3, Episode 5- Page to Screen Part Two, or why books make better TV shows than moviesWe delve into more screen adaptations of our favorite (and not-so-favorite) novels! We cover the Percy Jackson disaster and the Divergent disappointment, along with the Golden Compass and Little Women home runs. Can you tell our favorite genres are YA, fantasy, and historical fiction?2021-08-1951 minBecause I Want ToSeason 3, Episode 4- Page to Screen Part One, or where we pick apart beloved series.Join us for a discussion on the strengths and weaknesses of different page to screen adaptations. Nothing is off limits from the Hunger Games to Twilight. 2021-08-121h 03Because I Want ToSeason 3, Episode 3- Harry Potter part 2, because we just can't stop ourselvesMore Harry Potter discussion! If we could only save one character from their demise, who would it be? Was Dumbledore a Slytherin at heart? Who are our favorite characters? And more!2021-07-231h 11Because I Want ToSeason 3, Episode 2 Harry Potter, or the one where we overthink a made up world.A discussion of Harry Potter and it's finer points. How big is the wizarding world? Which book is the best? Was Snape a redeemable character? Join us for these questions and more!2021-07-0859 minBecause I Want ToSeason 3, Episode 1- Bo Burnham's "Inside" Special, or how the contents of my brain ended up on NetflixThis week we do an intensive deep dive into Bo Burnham's "Inside" special. If you watched this and have thoughts and feelings that need to be processed, this is the episode for you! 2021-06-241h 04Because I Want ToSeason 2, Episode 18- Heroes of History, or what happens when underdogs rage against the machineWe are back to our people of history series! This time, we look at persecuted people who said "damn the man" and became heroes in spite of their circumstances. First up is Spartacus, the Roman slave who led a movement defying the Roman Empire. We also discuss Chief Standing Bear, the first Native American to sue the American government and be granted judicial rights. 2021-06-0359 minBecause I Want ToSeason 2, Episode 17-Memory Lane, or the one where we password ridiculous moments from our lives.Join us on a jaunt down memory lane in our invented game of memory password. Enjoy anecdotes centered around Amsterdam, Paris, and musical events. So much fun to be had, don't miss out!2021-05-271h 06Because I Want ToSeason 2, Episode 16- Assholes of History, or what happens when creepy men get too much powerBuckle in for the first installment of a series on assholes, heroes, and geniuses of history! First, we cover ShirÅ Ishii, the villainous doctor behind "research facility" Unit 731 in WWII-era Japan. We also learn about Grigori Rasputin, the cult leader-turned-royal advisor to Emperor Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra on the eve of the Russian Revolution. It gets dark in this one y'all.2021-05-201h 01Because I Want ToSeason 2, Episode 15-Celebrity Scandals, or how I learned that I am desperately glad not to be famousJoin us for a rousing discussion of old hollywood, skin scare, "cancel culture", and more!2021-05-131h 01Because I Want ToSeason 2, Episode 14- Bugs, or realizing this world belongs to insects and we're just along for the rideIs it "ew" or is it "aw"? In this chaotic episode, we process our complicated feelings about the insect world. Special shoutout to the saddleback caterpillar, whose appearance strikes up the most controversy between us since Sara's admission about not liking Jesus Christ Superstar. 2021-05-061h 05Because I Want ToSeason 2, Episode 13- Historical Disasters, or when Mother Nature has had enough and fights backA rousing discussion of four different historical disasters, some more ancient than others, all interesting. Also learn the difference between a locomotive and a train!2021-04-151h 08Because I Want ToSeason 2, Episode 12- Religious Musicals, or how Andrew Lloyd Webber taught me to stop being a heathen For two decidedly non-religious people, we sure love a catchy tune about the Old Testament. We ramble about Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar, Fiddler on the Roof, and The Prince of Egypt. Also, Sara comes clean about a secret she's been hiding from Lindsay. Will their friendship survive this dramatic reveal? Listen to find out!2021-04-081h 00Because I Want ToSeason 2, Episode 11- Antiquity HilarityJoin us for entertaining stories from Antiquity, a discussion of the genius of Lil Nas X, biblical apocrypha and more!2021-04-0159 minBecause I Want ToSeason 2, Episode 10- Mystery Ranking!We just really like ranking stuff! This time, we make it a fun guessing game by not telling each other the categories. What do Tyler Durden, Kyl0 Ren, Stannis Baratheon, and The Joker have in common (besides being tall villains)? Listen to find out!2021-03-2557 minBecause I Want ToSeason 2, Episode 9- Badass Ladies Part DeuxEnjoy us for another romp into excellent ladies of the past. This week we discuss Hypatia of Alexandria and Ching Shih of China. 2021-03-1855 minBecause I Want ToSeason 2, Episode 8- Black History Month, part 2We talk about notable Americans Phillis Wheatley and Matthew Henson! Learn about two people who broke the mold and lived colorful lives. 2021-03-0252 minBecause I Want ToSeason 2, Episode 7-Black History MonthJoin us on a deep dive into the lives of two prominent black Americans from our history, Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Frederick Douglass. Two distinctly different individuals who influenced America in unique ways!2021-02-211h 16Because I Want ToSeason 2, episode 6- Parallel UniversesOur brains explode a little bit while discussing the science and anecdotes behind parallel universes and alternate dimensions. Can we accidentally slide into these other worlds? Is the Twilight Zone real? Tune in!2021-02-1458 minBecause I Want ToSeason 2, Episode 5- Is Death Final?Near death experiences, alternate dimensions and realities, and what death really is. Join us in an intense conversation about what happens to us after we die. 2021-02-0750 minBecause I Want ToSeason 2, Episode 4- Let's Rank Stuff (part 2)We rank more stuff! What travel destinations are on our bucket lists? Which founding fathers do we want to punch in the face? Which decade had the best fashion? Was the 90s tacky, or iconic? Join us!2021-01-251h 11Because I Want ToSeason 2, Episode 3- Let's Rank Stuff (Part One)Join us as we come up with random categories for one another and rank things within them. Sounds strange, and you know what, it is!2021-01-1759 minBecause I Want ToSeason 2, Episode 2-The Ocean Be MightyWe dive deep into the topic of the ocean and its many majesties and horrors. We also reel a bit from this week's attempted coup of the United States Capitol Building, because that happened.2021-01-1056 minBecause I Want ToSeason 2, Episode 1- Is the Force with You?Join us as we try to answer all of our burning questions regarding the Star Wars franchise!2021-01-031h 05Because I Want ToEpisode 17- Did you know that? Part 2We talk about more random tidbits, including: terrifying Christmas monsters, the sacred band of Thebes, and how to escape a crocodile! We also geek out over The Mandalorian and our love of Baby Yoda. 2020-12-211h 05Because I Want ToEpisode 16- Did you know that?Enjoy a rousing discussion of all the random things we decided to chat about this week, from Napoleon to anal hygiene!2020-12-0653 minBecause I Want ToEpisode 15- History's Mysteries Part 2The mystery-solving duo finishes up last week's discussion of baffling artifacts and structures from ancient times. We also decide to implement some chaos magick practices into our lives to see what happens!2020-11-221h 06Because I Want ToEpisode 14- Ancient Mysteries Part OneJoin us as we use our skills to solve Ancient Mysteries, discuss our lives in this pandemic, and engage in general ridiculousness. 2020-11-1549 minBecause I Want ToEpisode 13- Fantasy is our JamWe embrace our inner nerds this week with a discussion of our favorite fantasy novels and movies. We also talk about video games, chaos magic, and we celebrate the US election results!2020-11-081h 06Because I Want ToEpisode 12- Scary Grab Bag- Exorcisms and Walking Corpse Syndrome!We wrap up spooky season with a "grab bag" of surprise topics. We delve into Cotard's delusion (aka walking corpse syndrome), different religions' beliefs on demonic possession, and some famous exorcisms! 2020-11-011h 19Because I Want ToEpisode 11- Dish me up some Creepy Pasta (spooky stories)We read some spooky stories that have circulated on the internet for years (aka creepy pasta). We also share scary moments from our own lives, like sneaking into an abandoned mental institution!2020-10-181h 01Because I Want ToEpisode 10-Wendigos, sasquatches, and fae- oh my! ~Spooky creaturesWe delve further into spooky month with a discussion of spooky cryptids and creatures of American folklore! We talk about fae, wendigos, sasquatch, and stick Indians.2020-10-111h 02Because I Want ToEpisode 9-Spooky Spooky VampiresWe kick off spooky season with a vampire-themed discussion! We talk about Vlad the Impaler, Elizabeth Bathory, the New England Vampire Panic, and Richard Chase (the vampire of Sacramento).2020-10-041h 06Because I Want ToEpisode 8-We are OBSESSED!This week we talk about things we are obsessed with- trash reality TV, KPOP and Kdrama, Amanda Bynes, and more!2020-09-251h 04Because I Want ToEpisode 7-Badass Ladies of HistoryThis week we talk about badass ladies from history who did cool shit! We also have Lindsay's sister, Jackie, joining us as a guest. We talk about Queen Nzinga of Ndongo and Matamba, explorer Marie Dorion, and Hua Mulan.2020-09-181h 02Because I Want ToEpisode 6-Top 10 Movies and TV ShowsWe lighten things up this week with some pop culture! Join us as we each discuss our top 10, and see if anything overlaps!2020-09-111h 10Because I Want ToEpisode 5-We do not love cults!What are the red flags that your religion is actually a cult? Are the leaders power-hungry sociopaths, or misguided souls? Would we ever get sucked into a cult? We (irreverently, as usual) discuss all things cult-related!2020-09-0459 minBecause I Want ToEpisode 4-We love historical drama!Our musings on our favorite period films, books, and television shows! We love Lizzie Bennet, and agree that she would NOT put up with Heathcliff's shenanigans! Also, what was the deal with Jane Eyre? Join us as we delve into this niche topic.2020-08-2958 minBecause I Want ToEpisode 3-If You BelieveJoin us for a discussion on magic, witches, history, and really anything that comes to mind!2020-08-2159 minBecause I Want ToEpisode 2-Aliens! Are you out there? We talk about whether we think aliens exist, our favorite depictions of alien life forms in media, and whether we are just bacteria in the grand scheme of things!2020-08-1449 minBecause I Want ToEpisode 1-There Be GhostsJoin us on a journey as we discuss ghosts, sleep paralysis, and other things we just can't explain!2020-08-0752 min