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You know how your dog can sniff the same patch of grass for approximately 47 years? Turns out, that nose is doing a LOT more than we give it credit for.  This week, Ashley takes Christy down the fascinating rabbit hole of the canine sense of smell, exploring just how powerful a dog's nose really is and how researchers are studying dogs' ability to detect diseases in humans. Yes, we'...

What happens when a revolutionary healthcare pitch runs headfirst into actual laboratory science? TBOB taps into their laboratory roots to break down how blood testing really works before getting into Elizabeth Holmes, Theranos, the Edison, Walgreens, the whistleblowers, and the spectacular collapse of a $9 billion company. Because there is no magic tube, no magic machine, and apparently... no sho...

I swear I saw a ghost. While camping in the middle of nowhere, Christy woke up to a faint figure moving through the trailer. She swears it was a ghost, her spouse says otherwise. Naturally, that sent us down a rabbit hole of ghosts, paranormal experiences, ghost dogs, and why some people seem more open to seeing things others don't. And most importantly: what the hell are you supposed to do w...

You know how sometimes you see one video online and it becomes your entire personality? That’s what happened when Ashley attempted to write a pod episode and decided to pivot last minute and tell Christy just how freaking fascinating bees are. In this episode, we get into the three different bee lifestyle types, weird and wonderful bee facts, and a whole lot of information that you absolutely did...

How petty are you? This week on TBOB, we’re exploring the art of petty revenge, the kind that doesn’t necessarily cause real harm, but feels so satisfying. We’re talking about a neighbor who weaponized mint, a parking-space dispute that ended with a very questionable note, and the wonderfully chaotic world of malicious compliance. We’ll also get into bedtime procrastination, aka staying up way too...

In this episode, Ashley explains what is so unsettling about the ocean. It turns out the ocean is vast, deeply terrifying, and frankly, none of our business. Tune in as we cover: Point Nemo: Why the most isolated drop of water on Earth leaves you closer to astronauts than land dwellers.  The Unexplored 80%: Why ignorance is absolute terrestrial bliss when it comes to the abyssal zone. Especially w...

Dolly Parton was more than a country music legend. She was a songwriter, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and a masterclass in using success to give back. In this episode, we look at Dolly’s journey from a one-room cabin in the Tennessee mountains to Nashville stardom, her evolution from country icon to pop superstar, and the extraordinary legacy she built beyond music.  From the Imagination Library...

  We are smack dab in the middle of a super busy week, so we are throwing it back to the vault for an absolute classic with the bonus updates included.  As we all gear up for another incredible season, we’re bringing you our ultimate Fantasy Football Refresher and a reminder of last seasons hot tea. Whether you're looking to dominate your draft or just need a reminder of how unhinged we are,...

This week we are diving into the absolute absurdity of the US legal system. It turns out there are some truly wild statutes chilling on the books that could land you in actual handcuffs. Inside this episode, we explore: A modern-day witch trial happening in the year 2026  Why eating dinner could make you a criminal  Illegal bar fights  Deeply confusing municipal rules about yard work  Why our home...

Do you even know what’s happening today?! There’s a total solar eclipse sweeping across Greenland, Iceland, and Spain, and whether you're under totality or just typing dumb emails while mildly annoyed by micro-inconveniences, you should be jazzed.  In this episode, we’re going full "eclipse head." We break down the difference between Total, Annular, and Partial solar eclipses, expla...

This week, the science girlies are tackling some weird and wild history of orthodontics! From adult aligners and 20 "speed bumps" glued to our teeth to "Hot Girl Metal Mouth Summer," we're breaking down what’s actually happening in your mouth when your teeth shift and why we pay one million dollars for it. Plus, we dive into the gruesome history of dentistry: Romans aggres...

We’re currently living through a nationwide lettuce outbreak, proving that even salads are actively trying to betray our digestive tracts. In this episode, we’re passing by basic norovirus and going straight for the weirdest ways to blow out your intestinal lining, and also sharing some deeply personal experiences.  Join us as we discuss gastrointestinal threats that range from mildly inconvenient...

This week, we are looking into the legendary shenanigans people get into while under the influence of Ambien. From cooking gourmet banana bread in a dead sleep to cereal box wall reinforcements, sleep aids can do some terrifyingly hilarious things to the human brain. We read through a collection of the funniest, strangest, and most unbelievable Ambien stories from the internet.  It’s casual, it’s...

Are you tired of watching sports and wishing a supreme intellect would descend from the heavens to explain it to your simple, fragile mind? Wish no longer. Today, we are joined by an absolute titan of the game to finally explain the World Cup to us. We cover the absolute essentials of football, including: The Rules : Substitutions, age limits, and when we inevitably get hit with a red or yellow ca...

Welcome to the wellness industry, where everything is "life-changing," nothing is cheap, and apparently your asshole needs sunlight. This week, we're sorting the science from the snake oil as we dive into the wild world of wellness. We cover the trends that actually have evidence, the ones that are mostly expensive vibes, and the ones that somehow convinced thousands of people to pu...

America is celebrating another birthday, so naturally we're celebrating by talking about... the Great Molasses Flood, the invention of tater tots, why teddy bears are named after Theodore Roosevelt, competitive hot dog eating, hippos that almost became dinner, and the surprising history behind Monopoly. Join Christy and Ashley as they dive into some of the weirdest, funniest, and most unbelie...

A man so hungry he swallowed live animals, secret messages, and possibly much worse. Doctors tasting urine to diagnose disease. Bloodletting prescribed for everything from fevers to heartbreak. Leeches, maggots, and a royal employee whose job was literally to inspect poop. This week, Christy and Ashley dive into the strangest corners of medical history. From the mysterious case of Tarrare, the Fre...

Ever wondered why we are suddenly expected to celebrate "National Left-Handed Avocado Toast Day"? This week, we dive headfirst into the chaotic, multi-billion-dollar corporate matrix of the National Day Calendar website. Join us as we pull back the curtain on how capitalism manufactured Father’s Day and basically every other weird holiday on your feed. We cover the sincere origins of hol...

Mascots… where did they come from, why do we have them, and when did we collectively decide a giant foam creature should represent athletics? This week, we’re diving into the history of team mascots—from their beginnings as literal good luck charms to the chaotic, fluffy, slightly unhinged muppet creatures we have today. We get into iconic mascots like the Philadelphia Phillies Phanatic and the Ph...

Have you ever knocked on wood without knowing why? Crossed your fingers for luck? Avoided saying "quiet" at work because you didn't want to tempt fate? This week we're diving into the strange world of superstitions. From Friday the 13th and black cats to sports rituals, healthcare folklore, and cultural beliefs from around the world. Along the way we discover why people throw s...

Ashley is a dog person. Christy became a cat person against her will but now won't shut up about them. Naturally, this turns into a full conversation about the strange and chaotic history of cats and why they somehow still run the world without contributing financially.  This episode covers everything from Ancient Egypt and self-domestication to black cat superstitions, plague-era panic, oran...

  People are doing WHAT for extra money??  This week we’re ranking the most unhinged side hustles we could find, from surprisingly smart to absolutely not. We’re talking renting out your pool to strangers, being a fake friend for hire, selling feet pics, and even getting paid to cry at funerals.  We also try to guess how much these side hustles actually make… and let’s just say some of them had us...

This week we’re tackling the important issues: crunchy or smooth peanut butter, online shopping vs. in-store, rewatching shows vs. starting new ones, and the deeply controversial question of whether leftovers should be reheated.  It’s basically a rapid-fire “this or that” episode full of random opinions, unnecessary passion, and minor judgment. Consider this episode a very unofficial personality t...

Are these legendary creatures actually out there… or are they just really good stories we’ve been telling for generations? This week, we’re diving into the origins of some of the world’s most famous cryptids: Bigfoot, the Yeti, and the Loch Ness Monster. From ancient folklore to modern sightings, we break down where these stories started, how they spread, and the “evidence” that keeps people quest...

No outline. No structure. Just vibes… and complaints. This week Christy couldn’t get it together so we created categories for things that annoys us:  “Immediate Trash,” “Reluctant Leave,” “This Is a Me Problem,” and “Society Needs to Fix This.” And then we went off. We’re talking: 4-way stops that somehow confuse everyone jeans that have never fit a single human correctly the emotional spiral of D...