Why Would You Ask That?

So beyond the history of two prophets, where did Mormonism go in the modern era? How does it mesh with our modern sensibilities and contemporary religious practices? We discuss this along with some personal experiences in this episode, neatly finishing our foray into the LDS. CW: Proselytizing, Forced Religious Participation, Polygamy Music provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [ License ] Become a su...

Build your celestial kingdom collection now! With over 50 potential wives, the world is your oyster. Each wife has a unique personality and traits! But watch out— it's possible to lose a wife if your resource management is poor! Play as THE PROPHET BRIGHAM YOUNG in this revolutionary new MOVEMENT! CW: Murder, Proselytizing/Forced Conversion, Racism Music provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [ License...

Back before Dr. Ruth was the go-to sexologist, there was James Graham. A Scottish-born man with a famous temple, he had some interesting ideas about what would fix whatever your sexual problems were. Listen in as we learn about the early history of sexology.  CW: Sex and various adult activities Music provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [ License ] Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spr...

We enter the world of religion once again by addressing one of the Big Ones... the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or... Mormonism. How did it get its start? How did the LDS church wind up in Utah when Joseph Smith started in Vermont? Where did all those unusual practices get their start? This is the first of a multi-part episode series. CW: Child Death (one sentence), Gun Violence, R...

Have you valued the little things in life? The mundane things? The tiny things around you that quietly make your life better? Occlunapids are one of these things. They hold back disaster... make sure things don't come tumbling from their homes... and most importantly... they clip bread bags closed. Music provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [ License ] Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www....

We're answering a question from our lovely listeners, and this ended up being a 2 parter! This half discusses what the hell is going on with this man— is he like, okay? (Answer: no) Why buy Twitter? Why constantly sink into the mire? What minority opinion is putting him on a pedestal and raising him higher than he should be?  CW: Bullying, Mention of Someone Calling Someone Else a Pedophile, Subma...

Sometimes there are people out there we love to hate. Elon Musk is one of them. So-called developer of exploding rockets, speeding death traps, and online banking, Musk has really screwed the pooch with media relations. Which is astounding, considering he owns a huge chunk of social media now. So, what the hell is this guy's problem ? CW: Children Stuck In Caves, Apartheid   Music provided by Dark...

The day has come. Since 2022 we have declined all personal questions... until now. Now you, listener, get to find out the reason we don't typically take personal questions. Which is: we get really into it. How do koalas and the morality of dolphins relate? What is a real life cryptid that EXISTS? What do brain wrinkles have to do with living your damn life??? All this and more... in our first pers...

Have you ever looked at the wonders of the ancient world and thought "I wonder how this was made?" Well, we can answer that question for at least one of them, and that is the Colosseum. Ancient Rome was a wild, huge place, and we took a lot of things from it into the modern day. After you listen to this episode, you'll know one way or the other how you feel about what the Romans thought about and...

Vaccines are an incredible medical breakthrough. Because of vaccines, certain illnesses have been nearly eradicated. Life threatening illnesses are reduced to survivable maladies. So... credit where credit is due— who kicked off vaccinations for the masses? How did it spread? And how did we do it before syringes? CW: Disease, Physical Symptoms of Disease (scarring, sores, blood, etc), Racism, Expl...

The heart, the symbol of love. It's everywhere from hats you can buy in New York City to the Valentine cards you're giving out this week. We use it as a verb to mean love, and everyone recognizes it's two rounded lobes and pointed bottom. But how did it come to look like that, and why do we use it the way we do? Is the shape based on anything, and is any one person credited with the design? We're...

Valentine's day has a far longer history than one thinks, stretching back beyond the February 14th celebrations of chocolate and gift giving that our modern day is familiar with. It extends into the grim and right into the weird. How did we end up with all these naked babies everywhere, and how is it related to all the beheadings of the past? CW: Death, Religion Music provided by Dark Fantasy Stud...

Sometimes weird questions strike you in real life, and this one certainly came out of nowhere. In a certain hotel in Charleston lives (haunts? dies?) the Lost Cadet, a ghost from the Civil War era who haunts travelers to this very day. We jump into this episode to discuss possible causes and experiences at this haunted hotel! CW: Death, The Tiniest Bit of Gore, Mold Music provided by Dark Fantasy...

Birds are quite clever, catching up to humans in various circles. We have corvids, who use tools. Parrots, who can speak. And kites, well, kites have the power of fire on their side. CW: Fire/Wildfire Music provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [ License ] Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-would-you-ask-that--5784165/support .

The history of hoops in dresses goes back hundreds of years, the hoops declining in popularity until this very day. However, we can observe the time honored tradition of bafflement at new styles remaining persistent through the centuries! This episode we analyze the history and the forms the hoop skirt has taken— alongside the honestly hilarious takes of the day. Some days one realizes— society th...

In this icy exposé, we unravel the frosty rebellions of snowmen, from scandalous 1511 protests to frostbitten battlefields. But fear not, we'll also warm your heart with global snowman traditions. Get ready for a snowstorm of surprises! CW: A tiny mention of antisemitism, War, A mention of sexual imagery involving an animal Music provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [ License ] Become a supporter of...

In 1999, the clock was ticking down to midnight and not just a new year but a new millinium. Fearmongering and anxiety went hand in hand for anyone using tech— what would happen when the computers rolled over to the year 2000? Would the world come to a screeching halt, shuttered by a technological limitation caused by computer clocks rolling to 00? Would they be able to? This episode we invite a s...

Journey back to the trenches of World War I for a remarkable tale that defied the brutality of war. The 1914 Christmas Truce brought enemies together in an unexpected display of humanity. Join us as we explore this extraordinary event that, for a brief and magical moment, transformed the battlefield into a sanctuary of peace, reminding us all of the enduring power of compassion amid the chaos of w...

Poinsettias have been regarded as "Christmas-y" plants for some time now, but how did that happen? How did these warm-weather plants end up being a popular symbol for a winter holiday? This episode we discuss the history of the poinsettia, from its roots to the present day commercial industry. CW: Colonization, Human Sacrifice, Death, Very Tiny Mention of Slavery, General Conversation Around Oppre...

Her face is on the dollar coin. She has been depicted on stamps. A mountain is named after her. Sacajawea. Part of the modern mythos of the expansion of the United States, Sacajawea is now a cultural symbol of exploration. She can be seen always with her baby, pointing the way for Lewis and Clark. It's a lot of work for a young teen, isn't it? We're going to tell her story, the true parts you know...

Many know about Elvis, the American pop culture icon of the 50s and 60s, and his infamous curled lip. But how many did that curled lip attract? This episode we do a dive into Elvis's life behind closed doors and get into the down and dirty of his sex life. In part 2, we're talking about his more general fetishes, what the women - the grown ones - in his life had to say about him, and the speculati...

Many know about Elvis, the American pop culture icon of the 50s and 60s, and his infamous curled lip. But how many did that curled lip attract? This episode we do a dive into Elvis's life behind closed doors and get into the down and dirty of his sex life. In part 1, we're going to talk about his uncomfortable attractions and his marriage to Priscilla. CW: Grooming, Pedophilia, General Mistreatmen...

Gender diversity is not a new concept! While the contemporary mainstream culture is just now catching up with the idea of nonbinary, agender, genderfluidity, and more, the concept and expression of gender has always been diverse. This episode, we talk about a gender expression that has been anglicized into Two-Spirit, which operates as an umbrella term for Native people expressing a traditional th...

The last vestiges of Halloween still linger here as we discuss a couple of cryptids that aren't quite so mainstream. Killers and creepers and runners alike, with a touch of very polite frogs, hopefully this will sate the last bit of Halloween still running in your blood. CW: Guns, Police, Worms, Death, Bugs Music provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [ License ] Become a supporter of this podcast: htt...

You've heard of the Bermuda Triangle, but what about the Bridgewater Triangle? Nestled in Massachusetts, USA, The Bridgewater Triangle is a paranormal hotspot that inspires books, documentaries, and... well...podcasts. We do a deep dive on this spooky piece of geographical geometry and theorize what kind of spirits haunt the land. This is long episode, so look for something short soon. There's a S...