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Patty Hearst, Part 2. After witnessing the death of your friends, what do you do next? And where do you go? How does tragedy and trauma shape and reshape Patty Hearst's life. And what does innocence, guilt, and justice look like when the crazy ride finally comes to an end?  This episode covers everything after the house fire which tragically kills many of the members of the Symbionese Liberation A...

Forget what you think you know about Patty Hearst. This week Maia launches us into Part 1 of the Patty Hearst story. From the headline grabbing antics to the violence the SLA (Symbionese Liberation Army) was willing to (and did) commit. We meet a host of characters who are complex and controversial as we begin to dig into what happens when a young person has Money and a Gun.   How does a millionai...

This week Grant takes Maia on a wild ride that starts in the south and will wind its way to Germany and daytime television show before anything can be settled. If you have ever lost something and wondered where you must have left it, this story is just for you! Imagine losing your leg in a plane crash—only to have it auctioned off and turned into a roadside attraction. Buckle up because this episo...

The best place to tell your secrets - the internet! This week Grant and Maia share stories from Reddit's AITA featuring secret hoarding, infidelity, and the ability to ruin a family.   Have you ever accidentally opened Pandora's box, only to reveal someone else's secret? Grant and Maia dive into some jaw-dropping "Am I the Asshole" stories, revealing what happens when a simple DNA test spirals int...

There is more than one way to win the war. This week Grant dishes to Maia the many fun and scandalous ways the British government tried to convince America to support them during WW2. In the process, they helped elevate some of the 20th century's most prodigious writers. Grab a cocktail, we have some wining and dining to get to. Before James Bond, real British spies were infiltrating American high...

This week Maia entertains and terrifies with a story of a secret group, with too much power, money, and free time. A not-so-secret society. A party, and the worst people you know were invited. What is happening in the woods north of San Francisco? Listen to hear more about a whisper in the woods. 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:24:29 A Whisper In the Woods 00:40:58 Exclusive Club 00:55:32 Private Playground...

LIVE from Denver!! Join us for a night with some of our favorite people! A series of stories around the theme "Ghosted", told by the friends we can't stop talking about. Some of the stories are all too relatable, and plenty are just plain wild. You will be hearing from some familiar names such as: Lydia, Haiden, Casey, Tyler (yes... THE Tyler), Lee (yes... again), Abby, Danny, Lottie, Jess, and As...

Be gay, do crime, become a pirate, see the world! In this episode Maia transports Grant to the Caribbean to learn about the original way to ghost from your own life - by becoming a pirate. Learn about the history of Blackbeard, Anne "Andy" Bonny, and so many more in this weeks swashbuckling episode. 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:24:30 Ahoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for...

Grant delights Maia with the story of a mystery write who for a brief period of time, became a mystery herself. We've all been ghosted by someone before, but have you ever been ghosted by yourself? Dive into the disappearance and re-emergence of famous writer, Agatha Christie. 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:34:36 Finding Agatha Christie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for infor...

How do we end a series about misdirection? With some fun stories from Reddit! In today's stories we wonder, if Houdini could unmask illusionist why can't a 12 year old boy? And what do you really owe your partner's parents when you travel together? Enjoy a couple of laughs with us as we wrap up... smoke and mirrors? 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:29:57 Stories start Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

Grant enthralls Maia with a story many of us think we already know. That of Mary Shelley and her masterpiece, the novel "Frankenstein". But much is misunderstood about the book, and the fascinating, traumatized, visionary young women who first gave birth to the creature. Buckle up for an episode of surprise cameo experiences as we piece together the true legacy of Mary Shelley and Frankenstein. 00...

Maia enchants Grant with a story full of surprises. Forget what you think you know about the famous Harry Houdini. More than one person's reputation gets called into question in this episode. Sound the spiritual trumpets (you'll get the reference soon enough), because this episode is here to delight. Find out the details of Houdini's oftentimes fraught relationship with one Sir Arthur Conan Doyle....

Halloween is quickly approaching, and we're here to talk about it. On this week's episode, Grant and Maia share AITA stories from Reddit and ask the bigger questions like who do we have to share our snacks with? What is the real meaning behind a holiday where you give candy away to children? And who isn't enjoying a little shredded cheese from the fridge? 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:28:27 Stories starts...

Maia surprises Grant with something no one could see coming, a pet story that actually moves his cold heart. As with all of our stories, this pet is a little different than what you might be imagining. Man's best friend gets an upgrade... and goes to war? A story about the power of a silly lil treat and some human affection for Wojtek the Syrian Brown Bear in WWII. 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:20:04 BEARl...

Grant shares with Maia the complicated history of Sylvester Graham, inventor of the Graham cracker and so much more. Sexual suppression, mob justice, and food fads are on the menu in this surprising story about an innocent cracker. 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:24:49 Lusting after Graham Crackers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of p...

Maia and Grant share Reddit AITA posts about The Happiest Place on Earth. Evil stepmothers, eccentric home décor, and traumatizing experiences at Disneyland. You know, happy things.  00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:19:23 Stories start Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grant tells Maia his nomination for the happiest place on earth. A confusing wonderland that has to be seen, and experienced, to believe. Life imitates art in this episode with some local flavor. Bring your appetite and dive in to Colorado's famous Pink Palace, Casa Bonita, featured frequently in the famous adult cartoon, South Park.  00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:09:41 Fighting off a Gorilla  Hosted by Si...

Maia tells Grant about the mysteries that do (or don't) exist in the magical land of Scandinavia. Your new favorite conspiracy theory, or your next vacation destination. It depends on who you ask. Thank you to our listener, Paula from Finland, who submitted the topic idea, the Finland Conspiracy originating from Reddit. 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:24:48 The Finnish Line Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz c...

Our first guest on the podcast! Maia invites her friend Lee on to discuss the summer he accidentally imprisoned himself on Hawaii. Grant and Maia bravely ask the question, who is really the victim in Lee's story? One of our most joyous episodes yet! 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:07:46 Making Legos Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

Maia leads Grant through a series of surprising, undercover police missions and legal challenges all to answer the question... how legal is gossip in the courtroom? Along the way we uncover the context around Miranda rights and what a Perkins Operation is.  Miranda v Arizona, Illinois v Perkins 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:15:54 Gossip Gossip Gossip Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswiz...

Grant takes Maia on a trip down memory lane… to 2007! Together we revel in our love of Britney Spears and our shock at the way her conservatorship abused her. Along the way we reflect on how Britney was treated during a difficult period in her life, and the ways we hope that would be different today. 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:13:32 Free Britney Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz....

Grant and Maia share Reddit AITA posts relating to the theme of The Industrial Revolution and its Consequences. Parents spying on children and a civics lesson that becomes all too real. 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:31:28 Stories start Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grant tells Maia the strange and surprising history behind one of the most common forms of birth control today, “The Pill.” Join us as we explore why a pill for women specifically was advocated for when it was first developed and uncover the dangerous and traumatic actions of Margaret Sanger, one of the loudest advocates for the development of the pill. 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:04:22 The Invention of...

Maia tells Grant the story of the Unabomber (Ted Kaczynski) through the lens of the authorities trying to solve the case. We're not condoning the Unabomber ... but ... he maybe had some okay ideas in his manifesto (which by the way starts with "The Industrial Revolution and its Consequences").  Since we recorded this episode, the Unabomber died in a federal prison medical center in Butner, N.C. at...

Grant and Maia tell read each other Reddit AITA posts relating to the theme of Surviving the Wilderness. Training neighbor's dogs without their knowledge, wimpy hikers asking to be carried, and unexperienced backpackers with a false sense of confidence.  00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:04:02 Stories start Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and u...