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Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 119: Dangerous and Active CultsCults have existed for thousands of years; cults like Scientology have made headlines due to their large audience and astounding wealth, but there are even more cults that have preyed upon countless individuals. Join Carolanne and Matt as they take a look into the crazy world of cults that actually still (sort of) exist.
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This week's booze of choice: Lagunitas Maximus and Lagunitas Island Beats
Sources
https://listverse.com/2023/04/23/10-forgotten-dangerous-cults-that-are-still-active/
https://boozedandconfused.podbean.com/e/episode-9-cults-from-foot-fetishes-to-ufos/
https://boozedandconfused.podbean.com/e/episode-14-nxivm-inside-the-cult/
2023-05-0244 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 110: USDA Organic Food FraudThe USDA announced they’d finally start cracking down on organic food fraud and weeding out producers that misrepresent their product as “organic” for a higher profit. This week, Matt and Carolanne talk about why these loopholes exist, how fraudsters have made millions in profit before getting caught, and what this means for your grocery shopping.
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This week's booze of choice: Goose Island Christmas IPA and Guinness
Sources:
https://www.usda.gov/media/blog/2016/07/22/understanding-usda-organic-label
https://www.usda.gov/media/blog/2012/03/22/organic-101-what-usda-organic-label-means
https://apnews.com/article/health...2023-01-2437 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 109: Rosemary, the Hidden KennedyThe Kennedy family is often referred to as "America's Royal Family", complete with their own stories of deaths, murders, infidelity, and cover-ups. But one tragic part of the Kennedy family history didn't come to light until nearly 50 years after the fact: the lobotomization of Rosemary, JFK's sister. This week, Matt and Carolanne dive into the story of Rosemary Kennedy.
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This week's booze of choice: Dirty Martini (Micil Distillery) and Smithwicks
Sources:
https://allthatsinteresting.com/kennedy-family-facts
https://www.kqed.org/pop/22432/rosemary-kennedy-the-tragic-story-of-why-jfks-sister-disappeared-from-public-view
https://blogs.uoregon.edu/autismhistoryproject/people/r...2023-01-1145 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 108: Baba Vanga & Nostradamus Predictions for 2023Goodbye 2022, hello Sunday Scaries of 2023. Join Matt and Carolanne this week to talk about the... less than desirable predictions from Baba Vanga and Nostradamus for 2023.
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This week's booze of choice: Guinness and Smithwicks
Sources:
https://www.history.co.uk/articles/baba-vanga-predictions-2023
https://www.history.co.uk/articles/nostradamus-predicts-whats-in-store-for-2023
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/world-news/baba-vangas-grim-2023-predictions-25872175
https://nypost.com/article/nostradamus-predictions-2023/
https://www.psu.edu/news/research/story/changes-earths-orbit-may-have-triggered-ancient-warming-event/
2023-01-0332 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 107: Real Ghosts of Christmas PastWe all know the ghosts who visited Scrooge in A Christmas Carol, but what are some of the real stories behind what goes bump in the night around Christmas? Join Matt and Carolanne this week as they share the "real" ghost stories of Christmas.
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This week's booze of choice: Lagunitas A Little Sumpin' Sumpin' and Sierra Nevada Torpedo Extra IPA
Sources:
https://www.ranker.com/list/christmas-ghost-stories/kellie-kreiss?ref=browse_list
2022-12-2233 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 106: You Should Stay Away From LensaIf you’ve seen your friends posting quirky images from AI powered app Lensa over the past month, you’re not alone. Lensa’s popularity has skyrocketed this year but red flags are waving. This week, Matt and Carolanne talk to you about the controversial AI art program Lensa and why you should stay far away.
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This week's booze of choice: Guinness
Sources:
https://www.businessinsider.com/lensa-app-review-turn-selfies-digital-art-ai-technology-photos-2022-12
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/kelseyweekman/ai-art-app-lensa-instagram-photo-trend-problems
https://jezebel.com/trendy-portrait-app-lensa-is-accused-of-creating-noncon-1849870304
https://www.wired.com/story/lensa-artificial-intelligence-csem/
https://techcrun...2022-12-1340 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 105: What the f--- is happening in China?Conspiracies, politics, COVID lockdowns, and protests, oh my! This week, Matt and Carolanne talk about the happenings in China's headlines over the last few months that have led to unprecedented protests throughout the country.
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This week's booze of choice: Goose Island's Christmas IPA and Paulaner Hefe-Weizen
Sources:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertolsen/2022/10/23/chinas-leader-xi-jinping-secures-third-term-as-his-rivals-fall-away/?sh=4ce2c3831a20
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-10-22/former-chinese-leader-hu-abruptly-leaves-xi-s-side-at-congress?sref=r8IFvtn0
https://www.reddit.com/r/interestingasfuck/comments/yg2lke/new_footage_emerges_of_former_chinese_leader_hu/
h...2022-12-0658 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 104: Qatar 2022 World Cup ControversiesThe Qatar 2022 World Cup has been rife with controversy since the winning bid in 2010. Corruption, human rights violations, and FIFA's lost control are just some of the topics Matt and Carolanne cover in today's episode.
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This week's booze of choice: Rogue Brewing Batsquatch + whisky
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohammed_bin_Hammam
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/27652181#:~:text=In%20March%202014%2C%20the%20Daily,host%20the%202022%20World%20Cup.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sport_in_Qatar#Football
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_World_Cup_hosts#2018_and...2022-11-231h 13
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 103: AI Wrote This EpisodeDid aliens have anything to do with 9/11? How do you gain the trust of your friends in the CIA? Were space aliens at the forefront of the JFK assassination? What do Donald Trump, Peter Francis Geraci, and Mothman have in common? Find out this week when Matt and Carolanne throw these keywords into an AI blog writing tool and see what comes out.
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This week's booze of choice: New Belgium Trippel
Sources:
heyfriday.ai
PFG reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4t04WLPyLkU
2022-11-1436 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 102: 12 Convincing Ghost Stories - Bull**** or Real?These days, everyone's got a ghost story. This week, Matt and Carolanne share personal ghost stories and talk through 12 convincing "real-life" hauntings ranging from the 1800s to modern times to figure out... are they real or simply bull****?
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This week's booze of choice: Deschutes Hazy IPA (for the love of god we need something else)
Sources:
https://www.ranker.com/list/the-12-most-convincing-real-life-ghost-stories/wavy-gravey
2022-11-021h 02
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 101: The True Story of The WatcherDearest Podcast Listener. Netflix threw out another banger of a show; The Watcher recently premiered and is based on a chilling true story. Three days after Derek and Maria Broaddus closed on their Westfield, New Jersey home, they received a horrifying letter signed from someone named "The Watcher". Over the nearly five years they owned the home, they would continue to get letters that terrorized the family and escalated to threats. To this day, The Watcher was never identified. Join Matt and Carolanne this week as they discuss... who is The Watcher?
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Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 100: 100 Episodes Later - You’re Still Here?We've made it to 100 episodes! And somehow ... you're still here? We're still here? This week, Matt and Carolanne look back at the last two years, share favorite episodes and moments, and delve into Boozed and Confused psychic visions.
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This week's booze of choice: Deschutes IPAs
2022-10-2034 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 99: Are We Living in a Simulation?The 1999 movie blockbuster, The Matrix, showed us a world that isn’t really a world at all. SPOILERS ALERT (It’s been over 20 years– your loss) It turns out, the world we know is a simulation and robots run reality and use us as fodder. It’s great science fiction, but modern thinkers have wondered… are we ourselves living in the true reality, or are we just computer-generated NPCs? Join Matt and Carolanne as they try and figure out if we’re real or living in a video game.
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This week's booze o...2022-10-1342 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 98: The Stanley HotelWe all know and love the 1977 horror novel The Shining, written by Stephen King, later made into a movie in 1980 by Stanley Kubrick. Stephen King is a horror genre genius, but where did his inspiration for The Shining come from? This week, Matt and Carolanne talk about the haunts of the Stanley Hotel, the inspiration for The Shining.
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This week's booze of choice: Kirkland Sangria
Sources:
https://www.eptrail.com/2014/03/10/stanley-hotel-ghost-story-supported-by-evidence-of-room-217-event/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Stanley_Hotel#History
https://nightlyspirits.com/stanley-hotel-ghost-stories/
https://www.s...2022-10-0528 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 97: Meet the Elite Doomsday PreppersWe’ve all thought about our doomsday plans, right? If you’re an average person, maybe it’s holing up on a farm or bunkering down at home. But what are the doomsday plans for society’s elite? Meet the elite doomsday preppers and hear their plans for surviving the end of modern times.
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This week's booze of choice: Cryo Stash and Anti-Hero
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Survivalism
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_upper_class
https://www.businessinsider.com/silicon-valley-doomsday-preppers-new-zealand-2020-3#there-are-subreddits-and-facebook-groups-devoted-to-the-community-and-its-perforated-pop-culture-in-recent-years-with-tv-programs-like-national-geographic-channels-doomsday-preppers-series-that-kicked-off-in-2012-3
https://dianecapr...2022-09-2143 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 96: The Twelve Devil’s GraveyardsWe’ve all heard of the Bermuda Triangle– the region of the Atlantic Ocean that has claimed dozens upon dozens of planes and ships. But have you heard of the 11 other locations dubbed “The Twelve Devil’s Graveyards?” Join Matt and Carolanne as they explore the bizarre and unknown corners of the globe that keep us wondering, “what the hell is going on over there?”
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This week's booze of choice: High West Whiskey
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivan_T._Sanderson
http://cbattle.com/the-twelve-devils-graveyards-around-the-world/
https://historydaily.or...2022-09-1247 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 95: Signs You’ve Been Abducted By AliensThere's no shortage of alien abductions in our media, whether it's in the form of "Hollywood hooey" like The Fourth Kind or stories from abductees like Betty and Barney Hill. Oftentimes in these abductions, the abductees are left confused and trying to piece broken memories together. This week, Matt and Carolanne cover 10 signs you may have been abducted by aliens.
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This week's booze of choice: Water. Gotta hydrate to stay great.
Sources:
https://listverse.com/2022/05/24/10-signs-you-might-have-already-been-abducted-by-aliens/
2022-09-0634 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 94: Warren Jeffs and the FLDSWarren Jeffs’s name has only been in the national news since the 2000s (helped by recent documentary Keep Sweet) but his involvement in the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has spanned decades. This week, Matt and Carolanne talk about the man with more than 60 kids, 78 wives, and a dark story.
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This week's booze of choice: Golden State Cerveza + Smithwicks
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warren_Jeffs
https://msmagazine.com/2010/07/27/polygamist-warren-jeffs-can-now-marry-off-underaged-girls-with-impunity/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fundamentalist_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-Day_Sai...2022-08-2439 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 93: Amazon, Roomba, and Your PrivacyLast week it was announced that Amazon would be buying iRobot, the maker of Roomba, for $1.7B. What would Amazon want with your robot vacuum friend? Your valuable home data. This week, Matt and Carolanne talk about privacy concerns with Amazon's acquisition of Roomba.
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This week's booze of choice: Sam Adam's Oktoberfest
Sources:
https://www.cnbc.com/2022/08/05/amazon-to-acquire-maker-of-roomba-vacuum-for-roughly-1point7-billion.html
https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/amazon-privacy-lobbying/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mergers_and_acquisitions_by_Amazon#Acquisitions
https://thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/business-a-lobbying/590788-amazon-meta-report-record-2021...2022-08-1540 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 92: The Murder of Rachel HoffmanAfter two encounters with the Tallahassee police department over weed, Rachel Hoffman was encouraged by investigator Ryan Pender to become a confidential informant and have potential felony charges reduced or dropped. Rachel was murdered during the sting operation and a cover-up and smear campaign followed quickly thereafter by the parties responsible for her death. This week, Matt and Carolanne talk about the murder of Rachel Hoffman.
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This week's booze of choice: Revolution's Hazy Hero
Sources:
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2012/09/03/the-throwaways
https://www.wtxl.com/news/remembering-rachel-hoffman-s-murder-years-later/a...2022-08-0934 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 91: Sylvain Lesne and ”Fraudulent” Alzheimer’s ResearchIt feels like every few months we’re teased with something in news headlines about Alzheimer’s research progress being made, but there's little follow-up. This week, Matt and Carolanne talk about "fraudulent" Alzheimer's research from Sylvain Lesne that's potentially derailed 16 years of progress.
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This week's booze of choice: Kirkland's IPA and Goose Island's 312 Lemonade Shandy
Sources:
https://www.science.org/content/article/potential-fabrication-research-images-threatens-key-theory-alzheimers-disease
https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/alzheimers-theory-undermined-accusations-fabricated-research-rcna39843
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/jul/23/alzheimers-study-fraudulent
https://www.businessinsider.com/alzheimers-manipulated-data-wasted-research-science-investigation-ab56-2022-7
https://www.theat...2022-08-0343 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 90: LaMDATechnology seems to get smarter and smarter with each passing day. Have we finally created truly feeling and sentient artificial intelligence? One ex-Google employee seems to think so. Join Carolanne and Matt as they explore the case of Google’s LaMDA and Blake Lamoine.
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This week's booze of choice: Warpigs Brewing Foggy Geezer Hazy IPA
Sources:
https://twitter.com/cajundiscordian
https://cajundiscordian.medium.com/is-lamda-sentient-an-interview-ea64d916d917
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgCUn4fQTsc
https://blog.google/technology/ai/lamda/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LaMDA
ht...2022-07-2558 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 89: Arizona, Saudi Arabia, and a Water CrisisFor years, Saudi Arabia has been buying up farmland across the world as they run out of water to sustain their agriculture industry. One unlikely place they’re fond of for their crops? Arizona. This week, Matt and Carolanne talk about Saudi Arabia’s love affair with Arizona that worsens the existing water crisis.
This week's promo: PNW Haunts and Homicides
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This week's booze of choice: Voodoo Ranger Juicy IPA
Sources
https://epic.uchicago.edu/insights/water-shortages-threaten-the-economy-and-our-food-supply/#:~:text=Water%20shortages%20currently%20affect%20more,the%20West%20is%20...2022-07-2036 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 88: Georgia GuidestonesOn July 6th, the Georgia Guidestones were destroyed after what local officials call “an act of terrorism”. This week, we dive into the mystery behind “America’s Stonehenge” and who built it.
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This week's booze of choice: Voodoo Ranger Juicy IPA and Sierra Nevada Sunny Little Thing
Resources to help those affected by the Highland Park IL mass shooting: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BaSX9cfR_JE1xNsC_Hw01mDe_vnbVwqEj9v3mN3tbos/
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgia_Guidestones
https://www.georgiaency...2022-07-1230 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 87: Ginni ThomasYou’ve probably heard more about Ginni Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, in the past few months than you have in your entire lifetime. Join Matt and Carolanne this week to talk about the most controversial supreme court justice spouse in modern history.
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This week's booze of choice: Kirkland Small Batch Whisky and The Finnish Long Drink
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anita_Hill#Allegations_of_sexual_harassment_against_Clarence_Thomas
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Heritage_Foundation#Trump_administration
https://en...2022-06-2847 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 86: Johnstown FloodThe Johnstown Flood killed 2,209 Pennsylvanians in 1889, caused by the catastrophic failure of the South Fork Dam. Join Matt and Carolanne this week as they talk about one of the deadliest floods in American history.
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This week's booze of choice: Revolution's A Little Crazy and Ruffino Limonata Wine Spritz
Sources
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.3157463,-78.9276442,3a,75y,134.4h,63.61t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipNyozvgS_OtAtGRhlCRgFSbzOl_CY8zJNBd0kOR!2e10!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipNyozvgS_OtAtGRhlCRgFSbzOl_CY8zJNBd0kOR%3Dw203-h100-k-no-pi0-ya8.511984...2022-06-2335 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 85: PPP Loans, ”Biggest Fraud in a Generation”PPP loans were created as a safety net for businesses during the beginning of COVID, promising to cover payroll and other expenses of businesses while the world came to a stop. Who knew that having billions of dollars from the US Government available with little to no vetting could lead to one of the greatest mass fraud schemes in modern history?
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This week's booze of choice: Kirkland Citra Hop Session IPA
Sources
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/biggest-fraud-generation-looting-covid-relief-program-known-ppp-n1279664
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/new-covid-fraud-prosecutor-steps-effort-convict-people-stole-billions-rcna19536
https://w...2022-06-1333 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 84: M87 and Black HolesEarlier this year, new photos were released of M87, the black hole that's 55 million light-years from Earth. This week we talk about the history of black holes and their discovery, general space-y stuff, and M87's massive size.
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This week's booze of choice: Makers Mark & Mango Cart
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messier_87
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supermassive_black_hole
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_hole
2022-05-3035 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 83: Gene Editing Humans for MarsWe're in a capitalist Space Race to see which billionaire can make it to Mars (or a space colony) first during their mid-life crises. This week, we talk about gene editing humans in order to make life on Mars (or in space) possible. What could go wrong?
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This week's booze of choice: Coors Light and Mango Cart
Sources:
https://www.wired.com/story/ideas-jason-pontin-genetic-engineering-for-mars/
https://www.space.com/genetically-engineer-astronauts-missions-mars-protect-radiation.html
2022-05-2527 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 82: The Alien Door on MarsHeadlines this week have talked about the "alien door on Mars", shown in images released by NASA's rover Curiosity. Join Matt and Carolanne this week as they break down some other weird happenings on Mars, what the "door" could be, and what Big Science says it really is.
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This week's booze of choice: Moscow Mules
Sources:
https://news.sky.com/story/nasa-picture-of-mars-appears-to-show-a-doorway-carved-into-the-rock-heres-how-it-was-made-12611936
https://mars.nasa.gov/raw_images/1064629/?site=msl#.Ynvzslxw8ng.link
https://www.reddit.com/r/interestingasfuck/comments/un2azj/a_doorway_shaped_cavity_seen_on...2022-05-1721 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 81: Las Vegas, Lake Mead, & the MobRecent headlines have talked about two bodies found in Lake Mead from unprecedented low water levels in the reservoir, and police say they're likely not the last that will be found. This week we talk about the mob's history of creating Las Vegas and dumping their hits in Lake Mead.
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This week's booze of choice: Leinenkugel's Lemon Haze
Sources:
https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/02/us/lake-mead-body-barrel-water-level-drought-climate/index.html
https://travelnevada.com/parks-recreational-areas/lake-mead-national-recreation-area/#:~:text=Lake%20Mead%20is%20the%20largest,millions%2Dacre%20feet%20of%20water.
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/02/us...2022-05-0925 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 80: Neuralink - Is the Future Full of Cyborgs?Elon Musk really has his hands in everything. One of his many investments, Neuralink, is experimenting with ways to implant chips in our heads to connect us to technology in a new, unimagined way. Will the future of the human race see us merge with the technology we create or are we better off keeping our brains the way they are? Grab a drink and join Matt and Carolanne as they look at Neuralink and the future of technology.
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This week's booze of choice: Guinness and Leinenkugel's Juicy Peach
2022-04-2539 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 79: Black-Eyed ChildrenFor decades, people across the US have reported their encounters with black-eyed children; creatures that seem human at first glance, but a closer look shows eerily pale skin, black eyes, and leaves the person with an overwhelming feeling of fear. This week, join Matt and Carolanne as they share stories about the black-eyed children.
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This week's booze of choice: Water. We just need to hydrate, OK?
Sources:
https://www.cultofweird.com/black-eyed-children/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black-eyed_children
https://old.reddit.com/r/BlackEyedKidsStories/comments/fnbmrl/m...2022-04-1227 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 78: Atomic VeteransFrom the 1940s to the 1990s, an estimated 400k - 550k military servicemembers were subjected to nuclear testing to act as "guinea pigs" for the government. Not only were these veterans exposed to nuclear testing without consent, they were held to an oath of secrecy until the mid-90s. This week, Matt and Carolanne talk about the history of atomic veterans and some of their stories.
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This week's booze of choice: Lagunitas Hazy Wonder and Lil Sumpin
Sources:
https://spanberger.house.gov/posts/president-biden-signs-defense-authorization-bill-into-law-includes-spanbergers-provision-to-mark-national-atomic-veterans-day-every-year-pay-raise-for-servicemembers
https://en.wikipedia.or...2022-04-0645 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 77: Is the World Humming?People from all over the globe have reported mysterious blaring noises coming from the sky for decades. Where are these sounds coming from? Are aliens to blame for these haunting tunes or are our scientists controlling the atmosphere and this is simply a side effect of mad science? Grab a drink and join Carolanne and Matt as they dive into the mystery of the humming world.
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This week's booze of choice: A lil Makers Mark and Cryo-Hero by Revolution Brewing
Sources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vl...2022-03-2856 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 76: Lisa Frank: The Rise and FallLisa Frank took over the classrooms in the 80s and 90s with neon dolphins and unicorns. The brand’s popularity was undeniable. But the business’s success seemingly came to a sudden halt in the 2000s without much public explanation. This week, join Matt and Carolanne to talk about the insane story of Lisa Frank, the rise and fall.
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This week's booze of choice: Leinenkugel's Juicy Peach and Bodem from Half Acre
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisa_Frank_Incorporated
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisa_Frank
h...2022-03-2450 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 75: 2022 Predictions: Check-In2022 has been one hell of a long year.. and it's only March. Join Matt and Carolanne this week to check-in on the 2022 predictions from Nostradamus and Baba Vanga, and see what else may come.
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This week's booze of choice: 312 from Goose Island and Bodem from Half Acre
Sources:
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-60686223
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_eastern_Australia_floods
https://www.wired.com/story/the-war-in-ukraine-is-threatening-the-breadbasket-of-europe/
https://boozedandconfused.podbean.com/e/episode-66-baba-vanga-nostradamus-predictions-for-2022/
2022-03-1631 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 74: Oligarchs + U.S. Real EstateWe support Ukraine and our hearts go out to everyone affected by the atrocities happening. If you'd like to support Ukraine, charities that could use your donations are Together Rising, Donbas SOS, Sunflower of Peace, and the International Committee of the Red Cross (different than the US Red Cross, they're working to support the Ukrainian Red Cross). You can find other organizations to donate here from Reddit and here from NPR.
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Recent headlines have highlighted Russian oligarchs having their assets seized all over the world with everything from yachts to art being included. One major...2022-03-0753 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 73: Avocado CartelsRecent news headlines have discussed a temporary avocado import ban from Mexico as a result of verbal threats made to a U.S. safety inspector. While imports temporarily stopped, the fight in Michoacán over avocados never ends. This week, Matt and Carolanne talk about the cartel and community fight over avocados in Mexico.
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This week's booze of choice: No booze
Sources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7uK850h5Xc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPrUCcHd3mo
https://www.maplecroft.com/insights/analysis/are-mexican-avocados-the-next-conflict-commodity/
ht...2022-02-2331 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 72: The History of Valentine’s DayHappy Valentine's Day, friends. This week, Matt and Carolanne dive into the... unusual... origins of Valentine's Day, including a dog, a goat, a whole bunch of blood, and a lot of people not having a great time.
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This week's booze of choice: Sierra Nevada Ruthless Rye IPA
Sources:
https://www.news18.com/news/lifestyle/when-is-valentine-day-2022-history-significance-and-why-do-we-celebrate-the-day-of-love-4765202.html
https://www.historyhit.com/on-this-day-valentines-day/
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/st-valentine-beheaded
2022-02-1535 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 71: When the Big One HitsTalks about the next “Big One” hitting California have always been around when, not if. Seismologists predict it will happen by 2032. This week, Matt and Carolanne talk through one “Big One” scenario that would devastate the LA metro area. Don't give this one a listen if you're feeling doom & gloom about the world. Seriously.
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This week's booze of choice: Sierra Nevada Dankful IPA & Pale Ale
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Andreas_Fault#The_next_.22Big_One.22
https://www.buffalo.edu/mceer/catalog.host.html/content/shared/www...2022-02-0745 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 70: Yellowstone’s Creepy StoriesYellowstone is the country's (and potentially world's) first national park. Humans inhabited the park for thousands of years before it became the second most visited national park in the US. Join Matt and Carolanne this week as they dive into creepy stories from Yellowstone, dating back from the 1800s to modern day.
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This week's booze of choice: Revolution Cryo-Hero
Sources:
https://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-stories-from-yellowstone-national-park/amber-fua
2022-02-0229 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 69: Robert Hanssen, the Worst Intelligence Disaster in US HistoryRobert Hanssen spent 25 years of his life as a member of the FBI. While he pledged to bear true faith and allegiance to the United States, he worked most of his FBI career as a double agent for the Soviet and Russian intelligence agencies. This week, Matt and Carolanne talk about Robert Hanssen's ability to fly under the radar for over two decades before being caught.
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This week's booze of choice: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Hanssen
https://en.wikipedia.org/w...2022-01-2443 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 68: Fake COVID Testing SitesAmericans know how dire the COVID testing situation has been since November 2021. High testing demand before gathering or traveling for holidays led to long lines and even longer turnaround times. Add the Omicron variant to the mix and you've got a perfect breeding ground for fake COVID testing sites to pop up across the country. Join Matt and Carolanne this week as they talk about these predatory sites and, one company in particular, the Center for COVID Control.
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This week's booze of choice: Hazy Pitch by Revolution Brewing
So...2022-01-1746 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 67: Theranos, the Rise and FallTheranos founder Elizabeth Holmes was recently found guilty on four federal charges of defrauding investors. Join Matt and Carolanne this week as they go through the rise and fall of Theranos and the founder who was once considered "The Next Steve Jobs".
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This week's booze of choice: We're actually not drinking! HydroHomies.
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Holmes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theranos
https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/03/tech/elizabeth-holmes-verdict/index.html
2022-01-1139 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 66: Baba Vanga & Nostradamus Predictions for 2022Happy 2022! Or, according to Baba Vanga and Nostradamus, maybe not so happy 2022? Join Matt and Carolanne this week as they talk about predictions from the infamous duo and what's in store for us this year.
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This week's booze of choice: Guinness and Rogue Brewing Batsquatch
Sources:
https://www.news.com.au/world/baba-vangas-disturbing-predictions-for-2022/news-story/1c340ed432aed9247fd7c8b26fbee4ce
https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/alarming-cracks-in-ice-shelf-of-thwaites-doomsday-glacier-could-accelerate-sea-level-rise/news-story/8f54f4ea7e7f8a2f3ca8fd9310926e2f
https://abcnews.go.com/Health/in...2022-01-0335 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 65: Is TikTok Manipulating Gen Z?TikTok, whose US audience is primarily under the age of 24, has seen explosive growth in the past few years. Their success can be attributed to a sophisticated algorithm that seems to perfectly curate a user's "for you" page to show them content that matches their interest. But.. is it possible TikTok's reach and successful algorithm is being used for sinister reasons? Join Matt and Carolanne this week as they talk about the concerning possibilities of TikTok's manipulation of an entire generation.
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This week's booze of choice: Goose Island Bourbon County K...2021-12-2041 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 64: Aliens? Sure, Why NotThere are creations in this world that are hard to credit solely to humans, like Stonehenge or the Nazca Lines. There are also unexplainable artifacts from our ancient history, like 5,000 year old writings that describe mythical flying machines. Join Matt and Carolanne for a late night episode to talk about aspects of our world that could point to alien life.
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This week's booze of choice: Golden Monkey by Victory Brewing
Sources:
https://www.ranker.com/list/times-ancient-aliens-was-right/brandon-michaels
2021-12-1441 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 63: Digital Cooler Doors are Tracking YouHave you been to the pharmacy or a convenience store recently, went to grab something from the fridge or freezer, and see a digital screen displaying ads until you get close enough for it to begin showing digital versions of the products? These digital cooler screens are becoming more popular across the United States and are having consumers ask, "is this thing tracking me?" The easy answer is yes, the longer answer is... well, sort of. Join Matt and Carolanne this week as they talk about the newest invasion of your privacy, coming to a grocery store near you. 2021-12-0630 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 62: Where the Hell is JFK Jr? (Spoiler: He‘s Dead)The QAnon group can find its origin in the mid-late 2010’s. Conspiracies concerning the global elites, satanists, cannibals, and worse abound. Since the chaos at the Capitol this past January, more fringe theories popped up from within the QAnon groups. The latest? None other than the long deceased John F. Kennedy, Jr. would return gloriously to Dallas, Texas to announce his return to public life and his intentions to run as Trump’s VP in the next election. Grab your tinfoil hats and a drink, y’all. Join Carolanne and Matt as they try and figure out where the hell J...2021-11-3051 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 61: Cargill: ”The Worst Company” You‘ve Never Heard OfCompanies like Nestle are often publicly taking heat for unethical business practices. What if I told you there's a company on the same level of Nestle that manages to stay out of most headlines? Join Matt and Carolanne this week as they talk about Cargill, a company given the title of "the worst company in the world" by Mighty Earth. Warning: this episode contains entirely too many wine-induced soap boxes.
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This week's booze of choice: Ruby Red by Warner Vineyards
Sources:
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-0...2021-11-2246 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 60: Buried Alive: True StoriesBeing buried alive is something we often see depicted in Hollywood movies and believe it's impossible to be true. Especially with modern medicine, how could doctors be fooled into pronouncing someone dead when they're still VERY much alive? Join Matt and Carolanne this week as they talk about 11 true stories of people being buried alive and discuss a paranormal listener submission.
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This week's booze of choice: Guinness and Sippin Pretty by Odell Brewing
Sources:
https://www.ranker.com/list/people-buried-alive/jacob-shelton
2021-11-1532 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 59: Lost CosmonautsSome claim that the USSR won the mid-century Space Race when they launched Yuri Gagarin into orbit in 1961, making him the first man to make it into space. But the question is.. was Yuri the first man to make it into space? Or the first man to survive? Join Matt and Carolanne this week as they talk about the Lost Cosmonauts theory.
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This week's booze of choice: Guinness and Smithwicks
Sources:
Listen to the recordings: https://skeptoid.com/episodes/4115
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost_Cosmonauts
https://en.wik...2021-11-0134 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 57: Smurl Family HauntingIt's not uncommon to watch a paranormal movie and see "Based on True Events". The Smurl family's haunting was more than just material for a movie - it was a real life nightmare for 15 years. The family's experiences were enough to attract the attention of the Catholic Church and Ed and Lorraine Warren. Join Matt and Carolanne this week to talk about the Smurl family haunting.
This week's promo: Twisted and Uncorked
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This week's booze of choice: Odell Brewing Drumroll and Odell Brewing Good Behavior
Sources:
h...2021-10-2132 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 56: Haunted ChicagoIt’s spooky season and the 150th anniversary of the Chicago fire, so why not go back in time and mix a little Chicago history with some hauntings? Join Matt and Carolanne this week to talk about famous hauntings like Resurrection Mary and Bachelors Grove with some lesser known haunts like The Italian Bride.
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This week's booze of choice: Makers Mark Old Fashioned & New Glarus Spotted Cow
Sources:
https://www.ranker.com/list/chicago-ghost-stories/jacobybancroft
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resurrection_Mary
http://troytaylorbooks.blogspot.com/2016/01/the-eastland-disaster.html
...2021-10-1443 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 55: The Threats of A.I.We're all familiar with the concept of A.I. (artificial intelligence). After all, who hasn't seen famous blockbuster hits like Terminator or I, Robot? But what happens when it's not all fun and games anymore and the A.I. becomes too intelligent and unstoppable? Join Matt and Carolanne this week to talk about the future threats of A.I.
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This week's promo: Never a Straight Answer
This week's booze of choice: Goose Island IPA and Glenlivet 18
Sources:
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2019/03/greek-myths-have-some-scary-ideas-about-robots-and-a-i/
https://www.live...2021-10-041h 10
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 54: Facebook‘s Human Trafficking ProblemSaying Facebook has had issues over the years would be an understatement. Recent headlines have reported Apple has been contemplating removing Facebook from its app store over human trafficking concerns. This week we dive into Facebook's unchecked human trafficking problems.
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This week's booze of choice: Water, because we're old and can't hang
Sources:
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2021/06/facebook-is-a-hub-of-sex-trafficking-recruitment-in-the-us-report-says/
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/facebook-sex-trafficking-online-recruitment-report/
https://www.traffickinginstitute.org/2020-federal-human-trafficking-report/
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/816194
https://fightthenewdrug.org/how-sex-traffickers-use-social-media-to-contact-recruit-and-sell-children-for-sex/
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-06-25/facebook-must-face-claims-linked-to-sex-trafficking-judge-says
htt...2021-09-2031 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 53: Horror Stories Inspired by True EventsIt's spooky season, friends. Writers have been creating horror stories for as long as language has existed. Where did they get the inspiration for some of the creepiest horror stories written? Join Matt and Carolanne this week to talk about some modern horror stories inspired by true & creepy events.
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This week's booze of choice: A Chicago Handshake & Smithwicks
Sources:
https://listverse.com/2021/06/28/10-classic-horror-stories-inspired-by-true-events/
2021-09-1442 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 52: Vipeholm ExperimentsWe understand clearly today that consuming too much sugar can lead to tooth decay and create cavities, but it wasn't always so obvious in modern history. In the 1940s, patients of Vipeholm Hospital in Lund, Sweden were subject to human experimentation (funded by the confectionary industry) to learn about the effects of sugar on teeth. Join Matt and Carolanne this week to talk about the unethical Vipeholm Experiments.
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This week's booze of choice: Guinness and Sam Adams Oktoberfest
Sources:
https://edition.cnn.com/2019/10/30/health/swedish-cavity-experiment-wellness/index.html
htt...2021-09-0628 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 51: Doomsday - Past, Present, Future PredictionsFrom biblical readings to some chickens in Leeds, doomsday predictions are as old as time and vary in different levels of bizarre. Join Matt and Carolanne this week to talk about some doomsday predictions of the past, present, and future.
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This week's booze of choice: Hornitos Tequila Selzer & Smithwicks
This week's promo: Campfire Classics (https://www.campfireclassicspodcast.com/)
Sources:
https://allpoetry.com/the-hollow-men
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_dates_predicted_for_apocalyptic_events
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prophecy_of_Seventy_Weeks
http://arch...2021-08-301h 08
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 50: Wittenoom, Australia's ChernobylAsbestos has been a known health issue for decades, especially for the workers who work in the mines worldwide. Even as health issues were coming to light in the 50s and 60s from the medical community, workers were often left in the dark about the health dangers due to information suppression by the companies and government agencies that owned and regulated the mines. This week, Matt and Carolanne dive into the tragedy of Wittenoom, a small mining town considered "Australia's Chernobyl" because of the long-lasting effects asbestos has left for the residents.
Our Linktree: linktr.ee/boozedandconfused ...2021-08-2349 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 49: Jack the Ripper: The LettersOne of the most peculiar and mysterious parts of Jack the Ripper is the thousands of letters the authorities received claiming to be written by the killer himself. Join Matt and Carolanne this week as they follow up last week's episode by discussing the 4 most strange and potentially authentic letters from the Jack the Ripper case.
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This week's booze of choice: New Glarus Spotted Cow
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dear_Boss_letter
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saucy_Jacky_postcard
http...2021-08-1842 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 48: Jack the Ripper: The MurdersJack the Ripper isn't the first, but he's one of the most infamous serial killers known in modern history. Join Matt and Carolanne this week as they dive into the murders of Jack the Ripper, 133 years later.
Warning: Graphic descriptions of violence are included in today's episode.
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This week's booze of choice: Stone Tangerine Express Hazy IPA & Revolution Brewing Sun Crusher
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_the_Ripper
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Ann_Nichols
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_Chapman
https...2021-08-0935 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 47: Mysteries of the Bermuda TriangleThe Bermuda Triangle has been credited with the deaths and disappearances of over 8000 lives since the mid 1800s; at least 50 ships and 20 planes have disappeared in the Triangle. Join Matt and Carolanne this week as they dive into some of the most famous mysteries around the Bermuda Triangle and some possible explanations behind them.
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This week's booze of choice: Water.
Sources:
https://www.businessinsider.com/what-is-bermuda-triangle-myths-mysteries-disappearances-vanishes#in-1941-a-navy-ship-called-the-uss-proteus-was-carrying-58-passengers-and-a-cargo-of-ore-from-st-thomas-to-the-east-coast-when-it-suddenly-vanished-in-the-bermuda-triangle-one-month-later-its-sister-ship-the-uss-nereus-disappeared-with-61-people-along-the-same-route-6
https://www.marineinsight.com/maritime-history/5-famous-mysterious-stories-of-the-bermuda-triangle/
https://www.travelchannel.com/interests/haunted/articles/the-mysteries-of-the-bermuda-triangle
2021-08-0236 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 46: The Burning of Bridget ClearyAre you a witch or are you a fairy, or are you the wife of Michael Cleary?
Bridget Cleary, born Bridget Boland, is considered to be the last "witch" burned alive in Ireland. Believed to be abducted by fairies and replaced with a changeling, Bridget was murdered by her husband Michael in 1895. Join Matt and Carolanne this week as they dive into the sad and peculiar death of Bridget Cleary.
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This week's booze of choice: Jameson
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridget_Cleary
https://ww...2021-07-2741 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 45: Sodder Children DisappearanceGeorge and Jennie Sodder lived in Fayetteville, West Virginia, with their 10 children (with one son away in the military). On the night before Christmas in 1945, the family goes to sleep but a fire breaks out around 1AM. Four of the children escape with their parents, but the other five children are nowhere to be found. The fire destroys the house but an investigation finds no traces of the missing children; their "deaths" are ruled due to fire or suffocation. Decades go by and George and Jennie continued to search for their missing children, believing them to have been kidnapped...2021-07-1952 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 44: Baby Folklore of the Old WorldSpeaking from VERY FRESH experience, babies are hard. With modern science and medicine, new parents are able to understand why their babies are the way they are. But back in the old world, parents didn't have that luxury. For example - what we might call a gassy or fussy baby today may have been called a changeling, or a fairy that was left in place of human babies that were stolen. We know today that's not true, but it's probably not much solace for the sleep deprived parents. Join Matt and Carolanne this week to learn about some baby fo...2021-07-1433 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 43: Forever Chemicals & CosmeticsWe're back!
You may have recently heard in the news about a new, first-of-its-kind report conducted on cosmetics within the United States and Canada that reveals some disturbing details. Over 200 cosmetic products were tested to review levels of flourine concentrations; 52% were found to have high levels, indicating the presence of PFAS. Join Matt and Carolanne this week to learn about PFAS, their troubling presence in your cosmetics, and why you should care.
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This week's booze of choice:
Sources:
https://www.thecut.com/2013/12/most-dangerous-beauty-through-the-ages.html
https://www...2021-07-0531 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 42: America's Decaying BridgesBridges are an essential part of allowing us to get from point A to point B. Without them, we would be unable to freely get around while on our commutes and family trips. We know there have been massive bridge collapses due to natural disasters, but what would you think if you knew that over 45,000 of American bridges have been deemed structurally deficient? Structurally deficient bridges have led to catastrophes like the I-35W bridge collapse in Minnesota in 2007, killing 13 people, and the recent closure of the I-40 bridge near Memphis. These aren’t isolated incidents either -- 4 out of...2021-05-1730 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 41: Why Are US Tax Returns So Complicated?Happy Tax Season! Friendly reminder that, if you live in the US, your taxes are due May 17th.
Americans are used to being inundated with ads for tax preparation software to help them file their complicated returns every year. Most Americans end up using some sort of tax prep software to help navigate the process and make sure they're filing correctly. But have you ever wondered.. if the IRS knows what we owe every year, why do we have to go through this complicated annual process to begin with? Join Matt and Carolanne this week as they t...2021-05-1030 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 40: Are Aliens Disarming Our Nukes?The first atomic bomb was used as a weapon on August 6th, 1945. The second came three days later on August 9th. These bombs demonstrated the devastating powers of nuclear weaponry as the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were eviscerated. There have been thousands of nuclear tests performed by countries all over the world and yet since those fateful days during World War II, no nuclear bomb has been used as a weapon. We are a simple button’s press away from ending life on our planet and yet here we are. Are we in control of our nukes or...2021-05-031h 10
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 39: The Titanic ConspiracyIn the early hours of April 15, 1912, the world’s largest ship on earth, the “unsinkable” Titanic was resting at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. Over 1,500 souls were lost that day, making this one of the worst maritime accidents in human history. Was the sinking of the Titanic truly an act of God or did the White Star Line set this up to make a quick buck on insurance claims? Grab a drink and join Carolanne and Matt as they talk about the great Titanic conspiracy.
This week's booze of choice: Goose Island's Guava Squad
This we...2021-04-2656 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 38: The International Eugenics ConferenceThe concept of eugenics is not new -- Plato even talked about "selective breeding" in 400 bc. But did you know that the discussion around eugenics had such a stronghold in the early 20th century that it led to the creation of the International Eugenics Conference? It's... exactly what you think. Join Matt and Carolanne this week as they discuss the bizarre and disturbing pro-eugenics meetings that took place in the 1900s involving names like Leonard Darwin, Winston Churchill, and Alexander Graham Bell.
This week's booze of choice: Coffee and Sugarland's Butter Pecan Sippin' Cream
Our L...2021-04-1942 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 37: The Zoo HypothesisIf aliens truly exist, why haven’t we seen any yet? Are we actually alone in the universe or have there been aliens all along? Join Carolanne and Matt as they dive into the Zoo Hypothesis-- an answer to the puzzling Fermi Paradox. Are aliens waiting in our galactic neighborhood to welcome us to the galactic republic or are we too small to worry about? Grab a drink and buckle up!
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This week's booze of choice: Guinness
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoo_hypothesis
https://en.wiki...2021-04-1253 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 36: Mark Hofmann - counterfeiter, forger, convicted murdererMark Hofmann is considered one of the most successful forgers in modern history, known most for his counterfeit documents circulated within the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the LDS Church) and various Americana. In the 80s, Mark found himself in over his head with his forgeries. Join Matt and Carolanne this week to learn how Mark's counterfeits and debts led him to committing murder.
This week's booze of choice: Revolution's Anti-Hero
This week's promo: Twisted & Uncorked
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Sources:
Netflix's Murder Among the Mormons
http...2021-04-051h 01
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 35: Radium GirlsFollowing its discovery in 1898, Radium quickly became all the rage. Radium became a “cure-all,” luxurious wonder product-- a cure all and more. Radium’s distinct pale green glow became a must-have on watches, which soon led to the crippling illnesses and horrible deaths of many factory girls who painted those very watches, nicknamed the Radium Girls. Join Carolanne and Matt as they dive into the disturbing case of the US Radium Corporation vs. The Radium Girls.
This week's booze of choice: Coffee + Carolans
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This week's promo: Breaking Down Bad Boo...2021-03-2949 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 34: The Stuff Amazon Doesn't Want You to KnowAmazon was founded on three core things: speed, efficiency, and hard work. To maintain their position in the market, their emphasis on these things has only increased throughout the years, which has caused a LOT of problems for Amazon... and to some unknowing consumers. Join Matt and Carolanne as they dive into some of the stuff Amazon doesn't want you to know.
This week's booze of choice: Coffee and Carolans
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Sources:
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/16/technology/amazon-unions-virginia.html?action=click&module=RelatedLinks&pgtype=Article
https://www.theguardian.com...2021-03-221h 03
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 33: The Death of Princess DianaThis week, an explosive interview between Oprah and Prince Harry + Meghan Markle showed the darker sides to being involved with the Royal Family. From this interview, viewers are drawing similarities between Meghan Markle's treatment to Princess Diana's. This week, we dive into the mysterious circumstances of Princess Diana's death in 1997.
This week's booze of choice: Sugarland's Butter Pecan Sippin' Cream
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Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diana,_Princess_of_Wales
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Diana,_Princess_of_Wales,_conspiracy_theories
https://www.oprahmag.com/en...2021-03-1557 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 32: What's the Deal with Deepfakes?We've all seen or heard of deepfakes at this point in time. Most recently, some deepfakes of Tom Cruise have gone viral that show him doing harmless things like golfing. In most cases seen by the public, deepfakes seem like entertainment. So what could go wrong? Join Matt and Carolanne this week as they get into why deepfakes could be a larger threat in the future than the general public seems to think.
This week's booze of choice: Nelson-Hero by Revolution Brewing.
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Sources:
https://www.vice.com...2021-03-0843 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 31: Klebsiella planticola & the GMO that nearly ended life on EarthDo you ever think about how many times we (humans, of course) have come close to just screwing the metaphorical pooch and ending all life on earth? On accident, of course. Join Matt and Carolanne as they talk about one of the times we almost pulled the plug on human civilization with the use of your friendly, everyday GMO.
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Sources:
https://www.earthisland.org/journal/index.php/magazine/entry/a_biological_apocalypse_averted/
2021-03-0141 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 30: GM's Electric Car ConspiracyElectric cars are the future, there’s no denying that. Consumers are not just open to electric vehicles, they’re embracing them, and companies are starting to adapt to market demand. General Motors first launched its EV1 electric car in 1996 and the response from the public was overwhelmingly positive. Waitlists included thousands of people hoping to lease their car. Despite the success, people were shocked when GM announced the cancellation of the program citing lack of interest and profitability. Did GM's cancellation purely come for these reasons? Or were there ulterior motives at play?
Join Matt and Carola...2021-02-221h 04
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 29: Missing Explosives from Twentynine PalmsYou probably heard on the news this past week that explosives went missing from a military base in California, Twentynine Palms. While there isn't much being reported at the moment, we breakdown what's known, what possibly happened, and talk about why this maybe isn't shocking. Join us this week as we're off the cuff, off-topic, and drowning in Chicago snow.
This week's booze of choice: Coffee + Carolans Irish Cream.
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Sources:
https://installations.militaryonesource.mil/in-depth-overview/twentynine-palms-mcagcc
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_Corps_Air_Ground_Combat_Center_Twe...2021-02-1531 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 27: The Disappearance of Ben McDanielAfter a streak of hardships, Ben McDaniel steps away from real life, moving to Florida to pursue his hobby of cave diving. With interest in making his hobby a career, Ben continued to practice his diving until one night he dives down but is never seen again. Expert cave divers have gone looking for Ben, but not a single piece of evidence has ever been found. What happened to Ben McDaniel?
Join us this week as we dive into the disappearance of Ben McDaniel. This week's booze of choice: high quality H2O.
Our LinkTree: li...2021-01-2547 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 26: Underwater AliensAt this point in history, we've all heard of and seen videos of UFOs and potential alien encounters. Almost all of these videos are taken from somewhere on land or in the air and it's thought that any aliens that do exist would live in space. But what if there was an underwater.. species... that's so much older than humans that they can't be the ones called "aliens"?
Join us this week as we dive into the bizarre discussion of potential life underwater. This week's booze of choice: Dalmore 15 year.
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Boozed and Confused[Bonus] Episode 25: January 6th Insurrection - Part 2Welcome back to what feels like the longest January in modern history! The news cycle is never-ending, especially during these unprecedented times, so we thought we'd come back to the mic for a bonus mid-week episode to give you the news-behind-the-news updates that we're keeping an eye on. News updates are as up-to-date as possible from 1/11 - 1/14.
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Sources:
https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/politics/2021/01/12/mikie-sherrill-pro-trump-rioters-got-tour-congress-members/6648386002/?s=09
https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/entry/democrats-briefed-plot-overthrow-government_n_5ffd29a4c5b691806c4bf199
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/01/12/nation/colorado-republican-tweeted-about-pelosis-location-during-capitol-siege-shes-now-facing-calls-resign/
https://www.bostonglobe.co...2021-01-1541 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 24: January 6th InsurrectionThis week's episode contains excessive adult language, graphic depictions of the events at the Capitol, and discussions of death and suicide. Listener discretion is advised.
There's no great way to say this - what happened on January 6th will forever haunt our country. This week we discuss what fueled the insurrection in the days and weeks leading up to this dark day in our history and what's to be expected for the inauguration.
This week's booze of choice: Sobering topic, sober episode.
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Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 23: How Kodak Accidentally Discovered Atomic Bomb TestingWhat do Kodak, John Donne, WWII, atomic bombs, and a US government coverup have in common? Turns out A LOT more than you would think. Join Matt and Carolanne this week as they talk about how Kodak accidentally discovered atomic bomb testing in the United States.
This week's booze of choice: Balvenie 14 Year
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Sources:
https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/trinity-test
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinity_(nuclear_test)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_arms_race#World_War_II
htt...2021-01-0440 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 22: Predictions for 2021, by Baba Vanga and Matt2020 has certainly been a year to remember- rumors of World War 3, wildfires, murder hornets, a little thing called Covid-19… and much, much more. As we wrap up this year, we hope for a brighter, happier 2021. Join Carolanne and Matt as they jump into predictions for next year (and have a surprise announcement)!
This week's booze of choice: we're drinking tea! No alcohol. Yes, we're OK.
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Source:
https://www.india.com/viral/2021-predictions-great-disasters-to-cancer-cure-here-are-blind-mystic-baba-vangas-predictions-for-2021-4289919/
2020-12-2837 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 21: A Very Merry Capitalist ChristmasWhat’s the first thing you think of when you hear the word “Christmas”? Most people would probably say “presents”, kids might say “Santa”. If you haven’t taken the uber capitalistic approach, you might be more on the side of something religious being top of mind. Has Christmas always had such a large tie-in with capitalism?
This episode join Carolanne and Matt as they dive into the lies capitalism and advertising have been selling you to make this one of the most successful and profitable shopping seasons of the year. This week's booze of choice: Guinness.
Our LinkTree...2020-12-2144 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 20: The Devil's BibleThe Codex Gigas, also known as the Devil's Bible, is a massive text written in the 13th century, allegedly by a man named Herman. Herman is a desperate monk, given the death sentence, who seeks to save himself by writing a book that contains all human knowledge in just one night. Midnight arrives and Herman realizes the feat is impossible, so he enlists some help from the Devil.
Join Matt and Carolanne this week as they dive into the mystery behind the Devil's Bible. This week's booze of choice: homemade old fashioned.
Our LinkTree: linktr.ee...2020-12-1439 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 19: Is China Creating Super Soldiers?Is science fiction finally becoming fact? Science has brought us to the threshold of understanding the very roots of our beings. With wild advancements in genetic and robotic engineering, what will humankind achieve? Will we be able to change our traits or will militaries push to create super soldiers? What ethical concerns come with the modifying of human beings? Join Carolanne and Matt as they dive into the world of genetic engineering and discussing if China is creating super soldiers!
This week's booze of choice: Coffee + Pumpkin Spice Kahlua (yes, we know it's December) + Aldi's Irish Cream2020-12-0742 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 11: 9 Disturbing Cases of Real-Life Exorcism & PossessionThe Exorcist. The Conjuring. The Exorcism of Emily Rose. Horror films have always captured exorcisms and possessions that have been documented throughout history. The movies have gained popularity, but their full origin stories and inspiration are sometimes left behind.
Grab a drink and join us this week as we walk through nine disturbing cases of real-life exorcism and possession. Our booze of choice this week: Vista Bay. Thanks, Aldi.
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Source: https://the-line-up.com/demonic-possession-cases
2020-10-1246 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 10: McKamey ManorMcKamey Manor has been known as an "extreme haunted house" for years. When originally homed in San Diego, Russ McKamey (owner) employed "actors" who would subject the "guests" to physical assault (including whips, tasers, mouse traps), waterboarding, being bound and gagged, and psychological torture.
In recent years, Russ moved McKamey Manor to small town, rural Tennessee and no longer uses "actors". Though the location and the haunt has changed, is Russ able to escape the controversies that have surrounded the Manor?
Grab a drink and join us this week as we explore McKamey Manor and th...2020-10-0555 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 9: Cults - from Foot Fetishes to UFOsHo No Hana. Suidlanders. The Family. Raelism.
Cults have lured members to follow their beliefs for centuries. Grab a drink and join us this week as we explore some of the strangest cults that gained popularity over the last 50 years, from foot fetishes to UFOs. Our booze of choice this week: Yuengling.
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Sources:
Ho No Hana: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ho_No_Hana
Suidlanders: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suidlanders
The Family: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Family...2020-09-281h 13
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 8: Stupid and Scary Conspiracy TheoriesPolitical animatronics. Famous musicians. The Great Filter. What do these have in common? They're part of conspiracy theories that either make us laugh or give us the creeps.
Grab a drink and join us this week as we talk about these conspiracies involving Disney's Hall of Presidents, Katy Perry, Stevie Wonder, Lorde, and The Great Filter. Our booze of choice this week: Collar County Kolsch by Hickory Creek Brewing, 312 from Goose Island, and Yuengling by.. Yuengling?
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Sources:
Disney's Animatronics: https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/12/19/571908581/disney-world-adds-trump-animatronic-figure-but-likeness-is-lacking
Ste...2020-09-2154 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 7: The Pollock TwinsMay 1957. John and Florence Pollock tragically lost their two daughters to a car accident. The following year, Florence became pregnant with twins. After birth, things got a little strange. The girls would ask to play with toys they'd never seen… but had previously belonged to the deceased sisters. They'd have memories of places they'd never visited. One twin was born with the exact same birthmarks as one of the girls who had died.
Grab a drink and join us this week as we talk about the story of the Pollock Twins. Our booze of choice this week: goo...2020-09-1440 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 6: Time Travel and John Titor (Part 2)We continue the mystery about time travel and John Titor in the second episode of a two-part release.
Imagine a reality where every decision you made created a separate universe. This week we explore the complexities of time travel and a possible (probable?) multi-verse and dive into the mysterious journey of time traveling soldier John Titor. Our booze of choice this week: Smithwick's Red Ale, Revolution Brewing Fist City, and Sam Adams Oktoberfest.
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Sources:
johntitor.com
psmag.com/environment/the-mystery-of-john-titor-hoax-or-time-traveler-57001
thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/john-titor-time-traveler-predictions-story
en.wiki...2020-09-0849 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 5: Time Travel and John Titor (Part 1)This week we talk about time travel and John Titor in the first episode of a two-part release.
Imagine a reality where every decision you made created a separate universe. This week we explore the complexities of time travel and a possible (probable?) multi-verse and dive into the mysterious journey of time traveling soldier John Titor. Our booze of choice this week: Smithwick's Red Ale and Revolution Brewing Fist City.
Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/boozedandconfused
Sources:
johntitor.com
psmag.com/environment/the-mystery-of-john-titor-hoax-or-time-traveler-57001
thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/john-titor-time-traveler-predictions-story
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joh...2020-09-0838 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 4: Dancing Plague of 1518 & Phantom Social WorkersThis week we're talking about mass hysteria: the dancing plague of 1518 & phantom social workers.
What happened during the dancing plague of 1518 in Strasbourg and how did they cure the residents? (hint: it wasn't a prescription for more cowbell). How did the mass panic and rumors of "phantom social workers" cause a police department to create a new task force to investigate? How many times can we say "meow" in an episode? Grab a drink and find out in this week's episode as we discuss while enjoying some Sierra Nevada Pale Ale and Sam Adams Sam '76.
2020-08-3146 min
Boozed and ConfusedEpisode 3: Oklahoma Octopus + the KrakenThis week we're talking about aquatic cryptids: the Oklahoma Octopus and the Kraken.
Can a freshwater octopus be to blame for a mysterious amount of drownings in three Oklahoma lakes? What exactly is the origin of the kraken and is the kraken real? Is it actually too early to drink Oktoberfest and buy fall candles? Find out in this week's episode as we discuss D) all of the above, while drinking some Goose Island beer & a homemade old fashioned.
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Sources:
Oklahoma Octopus: http://www...2020-08-2331 min