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Florida Man is a Recent development in the public consciousness. Some of the strangest news headlines seem to come out of this semi-tropical state. So is the heat, the direct sunlight, or something more nefarious causing the phenomenon known as Florida Man.   Related Products: Florida Man T-Shirt by CuriosoPodcast    

Celebrations all over the world are often punctuated with the glow of magnificent fireworks. We tried to find the weirdest, largest and most grand to discuss. Mentioned in this Episode:

Yoga is an practice that is physical, mental and spiritual. Thought to be five thousand years or possibly older there are many branches or types of yoga. We are joined by our friend Jenny Hoffman to discuss all the yoga. Special Guest: Jenny Hoffman

We all know its good to be altruistic and give a little sometimes. People give to charity for all kinds of reasons: goodwill, empathy, empowerment, tax breaks. There are some people however that take advantage of other kindness. Sometimes when you try to help tings can go awry.

Spring is here and the flowers are blooming. Nature makes some strange flowers and we try to speak their language.

Typically when you think of flooding, you think of water. In this episode we search for stories beyond your normal flood. More than just weather related, we have food floods and gross floods.

Sake or sometimes known as rice wine is an ancient and reviled beverage in several Asian cultures. Although more akin to beer in the brewing process, when it comes to flavor it is closer to wine. It can be drank at a variety of temperatures, as well as in cocktails. Through researching and recording this […]

This week we take a break and introduce you to the newest podcast in the PeakSloth network, Giant Swords and Crystals. If you are into video games and specifically Final Fantasy this is the show for you.

Some things are buried to be remembered. These are stories of things that were buried and forgotten. From lost Rings, to “not so thought out” toys and bottles thrown down the outhouse shaft, things that are buried have a tendency to show back up with time. Mentioned in this Episode:

Passed down from our ancestors vestigial traits are are inside our DNA. Some are fully useless, some are partially useless and some we thought of as junk organs have come back around to be useful again. Mentioned in this Episode:  

Is the Mandela effect a collective misremembering or something more sinister? Some say that it’s confabulation and others are proponents of altered timeline or multiple universe theories. Whatever it happens to be we agree it is at the very least a strange coincidence. Thanks to Joel from www.hobotrashcan.com for joining us Special Guest: Joel Murphy Mentioned […]

Rings are the most popular piece of jewelry by far. They have been worn by almost every culture on earth. Rings symbolizing marriage, wealth, power, advancement and some are just for practical purposes. They can be worn on every finger and every toe. There is a ring for every mood.

Have you ever wanted to be cloven? Is the idea of having horns and wielding an ax sound promising? Are you a bit of a creeping peeping tom? You might be interested in becoming a goatman. Find an old secluded bridge nearby and start stalking the local pets and wildlife.

With the outset of the new year upon us we decided to take an episode to discuss what’s coming up for 2017. We also discuss some of our favorite firsts throughout history. Mentioned in this episode:

Ska music is so distinctive with its catchy style of walking base lines and off beat rhythms. Its a music designed to be danced to and if you listen to it you almost cant help yourself. In today’s episode we discuss the Jamaican roots of ska, rocksteady and reggae. Special Guest: Amanda from The Smizokes!   […]

We have recorded episodes about several alcohols and their mixers but have, until this moment, largely ignored a cocktail staple, bitters. Bitter herbs have been used medicinally for centuries but have had a bit of a roller coaster ride in the last 200 years. They became extremely popular during the 1800’s with the advent of […]

Join us for our one hundredth episode! We read a few emails about our first 99 episodes and reminisce about our favorite moments. Then we discuss the four humors. Mentioned in this Episode:  

Living in Maryland most of our lives we have encountered places here where the history is almost palpable. Native Americans were drawn to the area with the rich seafood able to be caught along the shores of the Chesapeake bay. Being one of the original thirteen colonies, we are home to some amazing, spooky and […]

PREMATURE BURIALTo die is natural; but the living death Of those who waken into consciousness, Though for a moment only, ay, or less, To find a coffin stifling their last breath, Surpasses every horror underneath The sun of Heaven, and should surely check Haste in the living to remove the wreck Of what was just […]

Beware of the blob, it creeps And leaps and glides and slides Across the floor Right through the door And all around the wall A splotch, a blotch Be careful of the blob With Special Guest: Mentioned in this Episode: