Why has something as natural as menstruation been shrouded in shame, secrecy, and silence for centuries? In this episode, Alesha from The Bizarre AF joins me as we trace the blood trail through history - from ancient cultures that worshipped the menstrual cycle to the rise of patriarchal systems that demonized and medicalized it. We’ll dive into strange peri ... Show More
Aug 18
Lyme Disease Conspiracies: Government bioweapon, celebrity excuse, or chronic illness that needs more attention?
Why do all of these rumors exist around Lyme disease? Some people swear it’s a secret government bioweapon that escaped from a lab. Others think celebrities drop it as a convenient excuse when they’re out of the spotlight. In this episode, I’m digging into all of it - wild conspi ... Show More
1h 10m
Sep 2024
69: Truth, Lies, and Conspiracy Theories feat. Liz Franczak
Abby, Patrick, and Dan welcome the incomparable Liz Franczak of TrueAnon! The topic is conspiracy theories, from real to imagined, documented to discredited, ludicrous to all-too-likely, and more. The first half of the episode is ground-clearing and working through some basic que ... Show More
2h 5m
Jul 2024
Les règles agissent-elles vraiment sur l'humeur ?
Chez certaines personnes, la période des règles peut s’accompagner de symptômes difficiles, et les changements d’humeur en font partie. Depuis des centaines d’années, nos menstruations sont pointées du doigt. Dès l’Antiquité, des médecins et des penseurs, ont élaboré diverses thè ... Show More
4m 54s
May 11
Women who ruled over Africa
From rainmaking queens to dogged isolationists, the lives and reigns of Africa’s female rulers have long been shrouded in mystery, misunderstanding and misogyny. Over the centuries and throughout the continent, these individuals navigated the rigid traditions of their own culture ... Show More
41m 58s