Arts and Crimes

Welcome to episode 54 and the spooky season! This episode we talk about some lesser known blood sucking creatures and the very well known Chupacabra! Enjoy!

We go over the Gardner Museum heist, who may have done it, and what theories we have! Also if you want to watch Branden's record breaking youtube video here it is: AtlasTekh, Duality Dungeon Solo Flawless Solar Warlockhttps://youtu.be/XTup0Vy5Uf0?si=BlV7mjq28p62_MVZ

This episode we talk about those sculptures on cathedrals and the difference between them. Whats the difference between Gargoyles, grotesques and chimeras? You'll find out here as well as some of their potentially wild origins. Enjoy!

We go over the 2005 movie Constantine staring Keanu Reeves. It's a long one but full of great film facts, and our breakdown and discussion of the film. Enjoy!

This episode is all about he quiet and mostly kept personal life of Gustav Klimt aaaaand how after he died his paintings saved lives, set records, and made millions. Please enjoy!

We accidentally got swept away in the week checks, sometimes we just can't help how fun it is to hang out lol. But sometimes people just want to get to the episode. So to solve that problem I separated the week checks from the episode this time. So if you just want the episode, just skip this and you are good to go. If not, please enjoy this full fun week check episode.

The conclusion to our Götz two-parter. We find out what that second thing he is really well known for is, and how he spends even more time in jail! Hear how our hero becomes the villain... or does he? You decide in this riveting conclusion.

This is a two parter about the famous German knight, and kind of Robin Hoodian figure Götz Von Berlichingen; a knight famous for a few really cool things. We Have a loooong week check (sorry, it got away from us) and then the early life and beginning exploits of Sir Götz. Part two will cover the second half of his career as well as the second thing is he quite famous for. Enjoy!(ALL quotes from th...

We talk about the history of the Fae and what to do if you encounter one! It's a very shortened version of the very rich and expansive history of this subject. So if you are interested in more please feel free... to research more yourself! What fun that would be for you! Enjoy!

This is a ride along with us as we travel back home from our Grandfather's funeral. We talk about haunted locations, bones in oven crypts and even a mummy!

It's the part 2 for our Artemisia two parter. As a trigger warning we do speak of rape during the episode. But we also speak of the amazing life of a Woman who not only overcame such an egregious crime but the challenges of becoming a success female artist in the 1600's. I hope you enjoy hearing how she became a feminist icon, a famous painter, and a victorious woman!

Part 1 of our two parter about Artemisia Gentileschi! We talk about one of her, and many artist's renditions of the famous story of Judith and Holofernes... You know the one.. where it's the woman cutting of the man's head... You know. We talk about the story behind the painting, digest it a little, and introduce Artemisia.

We try out our new mics... there are issues... so it'll take some time to settle back into something we like. But other than that please enjoy the heist of the millennium... The Millennium Star Diamond Heist!

This is an special episode not only because we deep dive into AI, what it is, what it's doing and all that jazz, but Josh is the one in charge on this one. Additionally, please be aware, there are serious and sensitive subjects concerning self harm in this episode. If you or someone you know is suffering from any kind of self harm and suicidal thoughts please know there are many outlets. Blow are...

This week we talk about a woman that helped smuggle over 2500 children out of the Warsaw ghetto. We do speak a very small amount about the difficulties facing the Jews in Poland at this time so there is a bit of a trigger warning for that. She was an amazing and unrelenting force for good. Please enjoy!

This is the second time we will be answering listener main. and specifically all the ones that are getting a free shirt! I think at the beginning of the episode we express that there was still one shirt available but very shortly after the episode was recorded we received an email for the final request. So all shirts have been claimed. But please continue to enjoy the pod and as always, write in i...

Part 2 of our two-parter about Qin Shi Huangdi and his Terracotta Army. We finish up with the end of the first emperor's life and the end of the Qin Dynasty and what is in that big tomb complex, and how was it all made. The warriors aren't the only things they found in there! Enjoy!

Part 1 of our 2 part adventure in understanding the Terracotta Army! We cover the first Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi (Or Qin Shi Huang, both are correct) and how he conquered and united all of China. There might also be a little give away happening if you listen and are interested. Enjoy!

We talk about the Cuttingley Fairies, but not just about them but following how the famous author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle came to believe them to be real. In the episode I talk about having the main book I took quotes and used information from as well as a link to the youtube video that Branden posted of he and I playing Hell Divers. The book: The Coming of the Fairies- The Cottingley Incident by S...

Were you ever curious what started the Satanic Panic... Or maybe what is the Satanic Panic.. We Cover that and as always.. more. Kind of random stuff, but it's all in there for you! Also, this recoding got a little messed up so there is some echo issues. I apologize and thank you for your understanding.

This is the second half of the Dark Crystal review and discussion. We get a little real on this one. So please enjoy some laughs and some genuine heart felt commentary from the three of us. We love you Podlings!

This is it, we finally made it to the Dark Crystal and Branden is in charge! He is also holding nothing back, so surprise, this will be a two parter! Please enjoy this fact filled film review!

We answer your questions! We range from potter questions, to the history of soap, heist questions and more! And if you want to have your questions, ask away and maybe we'll do another A&C Q&A for you all! Thanks for listening to the pod and making it fun for us to do!

We are back and here is the travel log of my journey while we were gone. Also a little, listener question answered in the end as a teaser to the next episode!

The conclusion to our 3 part Japanese tattoos series. We speak about the Yakuza origins, Irezumi Masters, and some of the reasons the Yakuza tattoos are the way they are and why they matter so much.