It’s like a whole episode of secrets. And your questions. And your podmom, Jarrett, hanging out in a guest room answering all kinds of inquiries. This week between the holidays I thought I’d take it easy and dip into the mail bag to explain my free-range childhood, the goth days, podcasting tips, favorite bugs, hair dye, yellow sweaters, episodes that have ... Show More
Feb 26
Culcitology (QUILTS) with Luke Haynes, Olivia Joseph, and Joe Cunningham
Scrap quilts. Sewing bees. Secret codes. Political activism. Controversies. Three of your new favorite Culcitologists – Olivia Joseph, Luke Haynes, and Joe Cunningham – are stitched together for one mega episode on one of the most underappreciated and widely practiced arts in the ... Show More
1h 46m
Feb 19
Zoohoplology (ANIMAL DEFENSES) with Ted Stankowich
Barbs. Spurs. Stinks. Scutes. Shrieks. Fashion. Drama. Animal behaviorist, evolutionary biologist, Cal State Long Beach professor, and your new favorite Zoohoplologist, Dr. Ted Stankowich, divulges about putting your dukes up or curling into a ball so you don’t die. Either/or, so ... Show More
1h 11m
Jan 2025
Poodle Sled Dogs, Why Orange Cats Are "Like That," Seal Nose Anatomy
Welcome to SEASON 9!! MIT Technology Review science editor (and former Weirdest Thing champ) Mary Beth Griggs joins the show to talk about self-sealing seal noses. Plus, Laura jumps on to talk about poodles running the Iditarod, and Rachel explains why orange cats are... you know ... Show More
47m 35s
Jan 2025
Trent & the Tarte Trip Recap
In this week’s hilariously chaotic episode, Kennedy is joined by her best friend, Trent, for a long-awaited reunion on the podcast. The duo dives into their signature banter, from the hilarity of wig shopping to reminiscing about growing up in a small town. Kennedy and Trent shar ... Show More
39m 16s
Jun 2025
919: Smelly Brain, Pee Wee as Himself, & The Rehearsal
<p>Susie and Sarah are headed to a baseball game, but first Susie needs to explain the importance of safety and the precariousness of Buc Fever after a man recently fell at a game. We disuss the P Diddy sketch artist who appears to have the same talent as the recent caricaturist ... Show More
1h 3m
Nov 2024
865: Real World Reunion, Wet Dog Shake, & Monkeys on the Run
<p>Sarah returned to her Real World house and wasn't prepared for how emotional it would make her, and now she's considering why the experience brought out so many feelings. We talk about "wet dog shake," what causes it, and why some mammals have that response to certain stimuli, ... Show More
1h 4m
Apr 2024
interview with my tormentor (jazzy anne)
In this laid-back episode of Drama Mama, host Ben kicks back in his London Airbnb with special guest, the effortlessly cool Jazzy Anne. With both hosts in a sleep-deprived state, they settle onto the couch for a chill and meandering conversation. From chatting about the nuances o ... Show More
34m 32s
