Afternoonified

In the beginning, all stories were Tiger Stories...until a spider pulled some wild business. Join us for a dose of West African mythology with a few tales of Anansi the Spider!

There are stories in history that are horrifying and gross and then through retelling, they become more horrifying and gross, but in a different way. This is one of those stories. This week Sara and Emily dig a little deeper into the life and times of terrible racist, murderer, and socialite Delphine LaLaurie.

It's the spooky season once more! Grab your popcorn and your blanket to hide under because we're watching a movie YOU (the listener!) voted for. There's something afoot in them there woods and we're going to find out what.

The American government is confusing, we get it, but it's also your civic duty to vote! That's why we're taking this chance to help you understand everything from election cycles, to primaries, to whatever the hell the Electoral College is. Resources from this episode: vote.org to register, find your polling place, or learn how to vote by mail. postyourvote.org to learn how you can vote from home....

What happens when you take Encino man and set it in 1960's Minnesota? Well, less Brendan Fraser and more one guy who wants to tour the frozen body around as The Minnesota Ice Man.

Witness the latest slip in Emily's insistence that she doesn't like aliens! With stories of abductions, sightings,and some familiar government entities, this episode is guaranteed to give you the willies. Or the Tommy Leesies, if that's your thing?

In a world where almost nothing is certain, there is but one constant...Shark Week.

Afternoonified heads to South America to learn about a local politician, actress, and opponent of any country-wide crying, Eva Perón! It's more than just pretty dresses and musicals, though. There's also potential forgery, military coups and...some stuff with a body.

Your guess is just as good as ours. The ladies take a shallow dive into the Bible and try to figure out if we're talking about angels, giants, or...Bigfoot?

In an episode that was, in no way, sponsored by the 2006 film, the ladies explore the history and production of perfumes. There's also a heated debate about butter storage and a mini-seminar on making your own perfume oil...something for everyone in this one!

Coming immediately off their episode about Whiskey, Emily and Sara offer an explanation and some tips on how to handle your next hangover.

In what could be considered a spiritual sister to our Marijuana episode, Sara drinks a lot of whiskey and tries to learn Emily (and you) a thing. Not just any thing, though! She covers the rise and fall and rise again of whiskey production, how it's made and, how she's never heard about a perfectly normal thing like pickle barrels.

After threatening to do it for what feels like an eternity, we finally covered the Satanic Panic! Historical context is given, contributing factors are explored, and specific cases are examined with no shortage of sighs. Please be warned: We discuss topics relating to abuse, specifically of a sexual nature in relation to children. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://ti...

Need a break from the real world? Want to spend some time on a remote island with an adorable cast of characters? We thought so...brush up on your history of the Animal Crossing franchise as well as learn some fun facts before you go selling your soul to a handsome (not) raccoon.

We know you've exhausted every nature documentary on Netflix by now, so why don't you join us for fifteen minutes of random bird facts?

This really is an episode about an airport. But like...a very special airport full of Lizard people and alien languages and the New World Order. Oh yeah, there's also a giant blue horse with glowing red eyes and an anatomically correct body.

Back when everyone was still agonizing over their sourdough loaves, Emily and Sara took a look at what actually goes into that bread. There's a history lesson, there's some molecule talk, and there's even a recipe for a jalapeno cheddar bread that will blow your mind.

There is no new episode today. Instead, we are sharing resources to help amplify Black creators and organizations seeking to end police brutality. Podcasts: What A Day It's Been a Minute Code Switch Slow Burn Snap Judgment Spooked The Nod Pod Save the People Heaven's Gate Historically Black Minority Korner Intersectionality Matters Where to Donate: George Floyd Memorial Fund: https://gofundme.com/...

You seem like you need a little break...good news, Emily and Sara have a top 5 list of weird amusement park rides that will be like going to your own private Six Flags! Video Links 5 Escape From Pompeii 4 Cave Train Adventure 3 Wicker Man 2 Earthquake: The Ride 1 Fantasy Dream Ride Bonus: A realistic Dragon A treat from Emily Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pi...

What do you get when you cross an ice pick, an old white dude and, a deep misunderstanding of mental illness? A huge bummer! And also an exploration of why those things ever came together in the first place.

In 1990 a man went missing from a parking garage. That's literally all we can tell you without ruining it...enjoy!

Even after shows on Satanism and Exorcisms, Hell still keeps calling us with its beautiful siren song. We've got international demons, highly technical classifications straight from the mouth of a possessed nun, and a game that Sara is very very bad at.

In a mini so long we can barely call it a mini, Sara Iyer joins in the fairytale fun for a tale of tiny women, dignified moles, and a twist ending you don't want to miss!

Behind every Howard Taft there is a very cool young woman who is doing everything in her power to annoy him. That's probably how the saying goes, anyways...come learn about certified badass and overall fun lady, Alice Roosevelt!

On this, the 108th anniversary of Jack and Rose having sex in that car and Billy Zane being a massive tool to get off a sinking ship, Sara presents some alternate versions of why the Titanic sank. Spoiler: Big banks and a mummy did the Titanic.