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Chasing ImmortalityHenrietta Lacks: Immortality Exploited and RebornHenrietta Lacks wasn't looking for immortality. She was looking to be healed, and was exploited by her doctors. Today we share a story of lives saved and diseases cured and the fight for justice and recognition, and the immortal cells of Henrietta Lacks.2022-06-0855 minChasing ImmortalityRay Kurzweil and the Singularity of Endless Optimism2022-06-0240 minChasing ImmortalitySokushinbutsu: Self MummificationListeners, usually our episodes are about greedy individuals searching for immortality to satisfy their own need for glory. Rarely do we get to share a story of those who are seeking eternity in an attempt to benefit their own version of the greater good. Today might just be that tale.2022-05-2536 minChasing ImmortalityThe Real Nicholas FlamelWe're back, intrepid listeners. This week, dive into the real Nicholas Flamel, from his bookbinding-youth, to studies of alchemy to his empty grave.2022-05-1854 minChasing ImmortalityDiane de Poitiers: Liquid GoldAdhamy, Amir. “What Did a Lady-in-Waiting Actually Do?” HistoryExtra, 26 Nov. 2020, www.historyextra.com/period/what-did-lady-ladies-in-waiting-do-role.Akingswhore. “Akingswhore.” A King’s Whore, 1 Feb. 2018, akingswhore.tumblr.com/post/170353396161/diane-de-poitiers-3-sep-1499-25-apr.Andy. “Everything You Need to Know About Edible Gold Leaf.” Cooked Best, 15 Feb. 2021, cookedbest.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-edible-gold-leaf/#:%7E:text=Uses%20of%20Edible%20Gold%20leaf%3A,-Edible%20gold%20leaf&text=The%20gold%20leaf%20flakes%20add,or%20in%20pre%2Dfab%20flakes.Author, Guest. “Beauty Secrets of a Royal Mistress.” DC on Heels, 17 Feb. 2015, dconheels.com/2015/01/30/beauty-queen.Bates, Claire. “Dying to Look Good: French King’s Mistress Killed by G...2021-12-031h 04Chasing ImmortalityRasputin: The Man Who Can't Be KilledWorks CitedAzar, Helen. “TIME TRAVEL WITH ROMANOV FAMILY: CHILDREN’S ISLAND.” Theromanovfamily.Com, 18 June 2015, www.theromanovfamily.com/the-alexander-palace-and-park.Ball, Jacqueline. “Should Dogs Be Prescribed for Chronic Pain? | Physician’s Weekly.” Www.Physiciansweekly.Com, Physician's Weekly, 14 Oct. 2014, www.physiciansweekly.com/should-dogs-be-prescribed-for-chronic-pain/#:%7E:text=Research%20shows%20that%20being%20in,often%20results%20from%20chronic%20pain.Bezrutczyk, Destiny, and Theresa Parisi. “Speedball (Heroin & Cocaine) Abuse And Recovery.” Addiction Center, 30 Mar. 2021, www.addictioncenter.com/drugs/heroin/speedball.Biographics. “Grigori Rasputin: The Devil Incarnate.” YouTube, uploaded by Simon Whistler, 21 Jan. 2019, www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZOHQwzA0bM.Biography...2021-11-261h 03Chasing ImmortalityElizabeth Bathory, aka It Gets Way, Way WorseTheunissen, Steve, and Jack Cole. Performance by Simon Whistler, Elizabeth Bathory – The ‘Blood Countess,’ Biographics, 1 Nov. 2018, www.youtube.com/watch?v=3N3TSPZoY1o&lc=UgxS9zTiN2xi2FfEzel4AaABAg.Bon, Scott A. “The Unique Motives of Female Serial Killers.” Psychology Today , 24 June 2019, www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/wicked-deeds/201906/the-unique-motives-female-serial-killers.Craft, Kimberly L. "INFAMOUS LADY:THE TRUE STORY OFCOUNTESS ERZSÉBET BÁTHORY". Independent , 2009.“Elizabeth Báthory.” Serial Killers Wiki, serialkillers.wikia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_B%C3%A1thory.“Elizabeth Báthory.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 2 Mar. 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_B%C3%A1thory.Fo...2021-11-1954 minChasing ImmortalityThe Terracotta Legacy of the Dragon EmperorAll That's Interesting. “Meet The Most Well-Preserved Mummy In Human History.” All That's Interesting, All That's Interesting, 28 Feb. 2020, allthatsinteresting.com/xin-zhui-lady-dai.China Travel Blog, director. Virtual Tour to Terracotta Warriors Museum-兵马俑-HD | China Travel Vlog. China Travel Blog, YouTube, 12 Oct. 2019, www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRMRJxvQfyE.Gannon, Megan. “China's First Emperor Ordered Search For An Immortality Elixir .” Live Science , 27 Dec. 2017, www.livescience.com/61286-first-chinese-emperor-sought-immortality.html#:~:text=China's%20First%20Emperor%20Ordered%20Official%20Search%20for%20Immortality%20Elixir,-By%20Megan%20Gannon&text=The%20first%20emperor%20of%20China%2C%20Qin%20Shi%20Huang%2C%20wanted%20to,China's%20Xinhua%20news%20agency%20reported.2021-11-1252 minChasing ImmortalityFM-20302030, FM -. Are You a Transhuman?: Monitoring and Stimulating Your Personal Rate of Growth in a Rapidly Changing World. Warner Books, 1989.The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. Thanatology. www.britannica.com/science/thanatology.“FM-2030.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 15 Feb. 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FM-2030.Grey, Aubrey de, et al. “Life Extension Foundation: Cryonics.” Alcor, 11 Sept. 2020, www.alcor.org/.“Iran Profile - Timeline.” BBC News, BBC, 6 Jan. 2020, www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-14542438.King, Larry. “Larry King Interview Futurist FM-2030.” Larry King Live, CNN, 1989.Lannon, Thomas. “F.M Esfandiary/FM 2030 Papers.” The New York Public...2021-11-0531 minChasing ImmortalityJames Bernard SchaferWorks CitedAdmin, M. “When 'Master Metaphysicians' Tried To Raise An Immortal Baby.” Knowledge Nuts, 5 Jan. 2015, knowledgenuts.com/2015/01/05/when-master-metaphysicians-tried-to-raise-an-immortal-baby/. Boese, Alex. “Jean Gauntt, the Immortal Baby.” Museum of Hoaxes, 2015, hoaxes.org/archive/permalink/jean_gauntt_the_immortal_baby. Cannata, Jeff and Anthony Carboni “The Immortal Cult Hokum.” We Have Concerns, episode 406, We Have Concerns Patreon, 17 March 2017, https://wehaveconcerns.simplecast.com/episodes/ad450f3f-ad450f3f “A Double Suicide Recalls Odd Cult.” The New York Times , 27 Apr. 1955. “James Bernard Schafer.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 14 Jan. 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Bernard_Schafer. “...2021-10-2932 minChasing ImmortalityTrailerStarting this Friday, join us as we begin our quest for life everlasting, with Chasing Immortality.2021-10-2600 min
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun: The End of TimeThis week we discuss the reboot episode/David Tennant finale The End of Time. Enjoy!2019-03-0141 min
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun: Waters of MarsThis week we watch the episode Waters of Mars. Enjoy and be sure to tell a friend!2019-02-0543 min
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun: Planet of the DeadThis week we are discussing the 10th Doctor special Planet of the Dead! Enjoy and tell a friend!2019-01-2728 min
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun: ResolutionWe're back and we're talking about the Doctor Who New Year's special Resolution. Enjoy and tell a friend!2019-01-1335 min
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun: Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos(SORRY FOR THE TECH DIFFICULTIES WITH TRAVIS'S TRACK!) This week we discuss the new series episode Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos. Enjo!2018-12-1433 min
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun: Demons of Punjab through It Takes You AwayThis week we are catching up on missed episodes. We discuss Demons of Punjab, Kerblam!, Witchfinders and It Takes You Away. Enjoy and tell a friend.2018-12-071h 25
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun: The Tsuranga ConundrumThis time, we discuss the new series episode The Tsuranga Conundrum. We realize that we're an episode behind, we promise to catch up!2018-11-1349 min
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun: Rosa/Arachnids in the UKThis week we discuss the new series episodes Rosa and Arachnids in the UK. Enjoy and tell a friend!2018-11-0542 min
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun: The Ghost MonumentThis week we discuss the new series episode The Ghost Monument! Enjoy and be sure to share!2018-10-181h 00
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRUN: The Woman Who Fell to EarthThis week we discuss the new series episode The Woman Who Fell to Earth. Spoiler Alert: We loved it (mostly). Also, Spoiler Alert in general!2018-10-121h 00
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun: Stolen Earth/Journey's EndThis week we watched the reboot episodes Stolen Earth and Journey's End. Enjoy and be sure to tell a friend!2018-10-0646 min
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun: Turn LeftThis week we watch and discuss the reboot episode Turn Left! Enjoy and tell a friend!2018-09-2336 min
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun: MidnightThis week, we watch the reboot episode "Midnight"! Enjoy and be sure to share!2018-09-0636 min
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun Classic: The Five DoctorsThis week we discuss the classic special featuring five(ish) Classic Doctors! Enjoy and be sure to tell a friend!2018-09-0243 min
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun: Silence in the Library/Forest of the DeadThis week we watch and discuss the reboot episodes Silence in the Library and Forest of the Dead. Enjoy!2018-08-1654 min
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun: The Unicorn and The WaspThis week we watch the reboot episode The Unicorn and the Wasp! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!2018-08-0936 min
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun: The Doctor's DaughterThis week, we discuss the reboot episode The Doctor's Daughter! Enjoy and be sure to tell a friend!2018-08-0243 min
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun: The Sontaran Stratagem/The Poison SkyThis week we watched The Sontaran Stratagem and The Poison Sky. Please enjoy and share with friends!2018-07-2644 min
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun: Planet of the OodThis week's episode is all about the reboot episode "Planet of the Ood". Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!2018-07-1356 min
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun: The Fires of PompeiiThis week we are discussing the 10th Doctor episode "The Fires of Pompeii"! Enjoy and be sure to share!2018-07-0534 min
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun: Partners In CrimeThis week we are watching the reboot episode Partners In Crime! Enjoy and be sure to share!2018-06-2840 min
ShmannersDating (LGBTQIA+ Edition)Hello Internet! We are so excited to bring you a very special episode: DATING (LGBTQIA+ EDITION)! We had a whole bunch of amazing guests on this one! We're joined by Riley Silverman, Mikey Neumann, James Arthur and Tybee Diskin! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!
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Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun: The Sound of Drums/Last of the Time LordsThis week, we are watching the Doctor Who reboot season finale two-parter "The Sounds of Drums" and "Last of the Time Lords". Enjoy and share with a friend! 2018-06-1451 min
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun: UtopiaThis week, we discuss the Doctor Who episode "Utopia"! Enjoy and share!2018-06-0847 min
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun: BlinkThis week is all about BLINK! One of our absolute favorites! Enjoy and tell a friend!2018-06-0142 min
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun: "Kinda"This week we are discussing the classic episode "Kinda" featuring the 5th Doctor. Just a heads up, we start talking a lot about Capaldi episodes around 31:30 and switch back to the Kinda talk around 40:00!2018-05-2352 min
Run: A Doctor Who FancastHuman Nature/The Family of BloodThis week we are discuss the reboot two-parter Human Nature and The Family of Blood. Enjoy and be sure to tell a friend!2018-05-021h 18
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun: 42This episode we discuss the reboot episode "42". Enjoy and be sure to share with friends!2018-04-2542 min
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun: The Lazarus ExperimentThis week we discuss the reboot episode The Lazarus Experiment. Enjoy and please be sure to share with a friend!2018-04-2137 min
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun: Daleks in Manhattan/Evolution of the DaleksThis week we watch the reboot two parter "Daleks in Manhattan" and "The Evolution of the Daleks". Enjoy!2018-04-1153 min
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun: GridlockThis week, we talk about the Doctor Who reboot episode Gridlock. Then, we spiral into a much larger conversation about relationships, regeneration and what the Doctor has become. It's a good one!2018-03-281h 09
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun: The Shakespeare CodeThis week we watched The Shakespeare Code from the reboot Series 3. Enjoy and be sure to share!2018-03-2139 min
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun: Smith and JonesThis week we watched the Doctor Who Series 3 (reboot) episode "Smith and Jones". The introduction of Martha Jones! Enjoy and be sure to share!2018-03-1440 min
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun: Army of Ghosts & DoomsdayThis week we watched the Season 2 (reboot) finale episodes Army of Ghosts and Doomsday. Enjoy and tell a friend!2018-03-0846 min
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun: Fear HerThis week we discuss the Doctor Who reboot episode Fear Her. Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend.2018-02-2835 min
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun: Love & MonstersThis week it's the reboot episode Love and Monsters. Enjoy and share with a friend why don't ya?!2018-02-1439 min
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun: Impossible Planet/Satan PitThis week we discuss the reboot episodes The Impossible Planet and Satan Pit. Join us, won't you?2018-02-0746 min
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun: Vengeance on Varos 1&2We travel back for another look at Classic Who. We're once again in the time of the 6th Doctor, Colin Baker. Enjoy!2018-02-0250 min
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun: Idiot's LanternThis week we discuss Season 2 ep. 7 of the reboot "Idiot's Lantern". Enjoy, but don't sit too close!2018-01-3148 min
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun 206/206: Rise of the Cybermen, Age of SteelJoin us as we discuss Series 2 (of the reboot) episodes 206 and 207 (depending on where you count the Christmas specials) of Docto Who! Enjoy and tell a friend!2018-01-1752 min
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun 204: Girl In The FireplaceIn this episode we discuss one of our absolute favorites, Girl In The Fireplace! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!2018-01-1053 min
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun "The Twin Dilemma: Pts 1-4"It's time for another Classic Doctor Who. This time, the first adventure of the 6th Doctor as portrayed by Colin Baker. Enjoy!2018-01-0447 min
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun The Christmas SpecialsHello friends and companions! Gather round the yule log and warm yourself in the glow of the screen! This holiday season, as we ramp up to a new Doctor, we take a look back at the previous Christmas specials! Be sure to share with your favorite Tin Dog!2017-12-2150 min
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun 203/204: Tooth and Claw/School ReunionIn this episode, we discuss episodes 3 and 4 of the second series of the reboot: "Tooth and Claw" and "School Reunion". Enjoy and be sure to tell a friend!2017-12-1352 min
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun 202 New EarthJoin us as we discuss ep 2x02 of the Doctor Who reboot! Enjoy and be sure to tell a friend!2017-12-0647 min
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun 201 Christmas InvasionIn this episode we discuss Christmas Invasion, the first episode of the David Tennant era! Enjoy!2017-11-2931 min
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun 111/112/113 Boom Town/Bad Wolf/The Parting of the WaysIn this episode we discuss the final three episodes of the first series of the Doctor Who reboot. There are so many topics discussed we wouldn't even know where to begin! But also, f*ck Rodrick.2017-11-1559 min
Trends Like TheseTerrible Men, 2017 Election Results, Doctor Who Costumes, Dry Clean Dress, iPhone Glitch, Disney Bans L.A. Times, Church Shooting, Kessler Verified, Stranger Things 2 Story, Transgender Elected OfficialsINTRO 0:23 Doctor Who Costume Bevs Like These Dry Clean Dress HEADLINES 9:21 iPhone Glitch Disney Bans LA Times Church Shooting (CW: Gun violence) Kessler Verified Stranger Things 2 Story (SPOILER WARNING) 44:20 --With special guest Tybee Diskin TERRIBLE MEN (CW: Sexual Assault and Abuse) 1:06:25 POLITICS ROUND UP 1:35:27 2017 Election Results Transgender Elected Officials Tidbits WI-FIVE 1:52:57 OUTRO 1:55:062017-11-101h 57
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun 109/110 Empty Child/The Doctor DancesSO GOOD A little champage FUNNY! The Concreting The Act Drops Love the One You’re With The Connection Never Judged Eccleston Acting Reacting to Nothing The Word “Cross” You Win Love It, Cut It2017-11-0857 min
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun 108: Father's DayWe discuss Doctor Who reboot Series 1 ep 8, Father's Day.2017-11-0149 min
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun 107: The Long GameWhy Adam Sucks Long Game Neutered Why Jagrafess? Kevin Spacey Too Real Spaced in Space The Doctor Can Be Cruel Hole In The Head Dark2017-10-2547 min
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun 106: DalekLove And Hate Van PattenStatten American Jerks Actor Uncomfortable Adam Is The Worst Billie Acting Dalek (Singular) Doctor Bond Villain Retroactive Justification Rose is Humane and Compassionate2017-10-1844 min
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun: "Time and the Rani: Pts 1&2"Join us as we discuss the 7th Doctor's 1st episodes. The Make Up The Lights The Stage Show The Clowning The Costumes The Behind The Scenes Drama The Companion The Ronnie2017-10-1139 min
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun 104/105: Aliens of London/World War Three12-Hour Fail, Character Reset, Earning Later Episodes, Body Shaming, A Family Matter, The Terminator Problem, Giant Babies, Harriet Jones, Recurring Characters, Lead Refrigerator, Bias Towards Humans, Jodie Feelings2017-10-0544 min
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun 103: The Unquiet DeadTybee Gets the Title Wrong Lively Stiffs Beautiful (Considering) Messing with Rose Charles Dickens A Fan Gwynneth The Doctor's Guilt Sci-Fi vs Magic Bucking Bronco Bad Wolf Evil Gelth Acting Choices Frightening Villains2017-09-2736 min
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun: "Doctor Who: The Movie"Our Fourth episode, the 8th Doctor Back Door Pilot Eric Roberts An Ephemeral Cobra Shot in a Gang War Will Sasso Half Human The Pierce Brosnan of Doctor Who Sincerity So American2017-09-2246 min
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun 102: "The End Of The World"Our third ep, second chronowatch: Jodie Whitaker The End of the World The Jukebox Problem How Nine Deals with Death Cassandra Rose as a Companion Tears Memes Then vs Now Face of Boe Stakes Tree Lady2017-09-2045 min
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun 101: "Rose"Episode One, in which we discuss the first 9th Doctor episode "Rose". Also discussed, which Doctors are attractive, why Eccleston was a good choice, and Billie Piper music videos. If you enjoy, please share!2017-09-1352 min
Run: A Doctor Who FancastRun 000: Pilot EpisodePilot Episode, in which we discuss general topics like our history with the show, our favorite Doctor, favorite companions, and favorite villains. If you enjoy, please share!2017-09-0555 min