Afternoonified

Secret Societies are silly, there's no way around it. Sara tells the story of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and how maybe...just MAYBE, you should consider making a note of any organic matter you store in your clubhouse closet. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonified Find out more at http://getafternoonified.com This podcast is p...

The topic of one of everyone's favorite hot brown liquids is a broad one, spanning several thousand years and cultures. This week we cover some of the basic history, science, brew methods, and international flavors of your friend and ours... coffee! Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonified Find out more at http://getafternoonified.com Th...

This week, Emily recounts the story of a bizarre British cryptid/alien named Sam the Sandown Clown and Sara does everything in her power to deny his existence.

What if we told you that it's possible to be called a "mad" royal for something other than starting wars and doing brutal murders? WHAT IF, and hear us out, they just built big castles, listened to classical music, and, took carriage rides in elaborate costumes? That would be nice... luckily, we managed to find our friend Ludwig. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tip...

For this entry in the MMMM Saga we have a story about a young woman who suffered a terrible fate at the hands of...one of a number of men with names that sound like they belong on the label of a bottle of Miracle Hair Tonic. Whodunnit? You'll have to listen to find out... Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonified Find out more at http://g...

Since no one can really agree on what the various flavors of Aliens are supposed to look and act like, we've taken it upon ourselves to compile an overview of what to look out for during your next close encounter. We're not experts and we barely take this thing seriously, but you still might need to know the difference between a Grey and a Nordic. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their ti...

Who lives in a cottage with gross chicken feet? BABA YAGA! Who scoots through the forest hunting children to eat? BABA YAGA!

It's good to be back and falling down rabbit holes again! This week the ladies take a look at two cases that have piqued their interest. First up, how do you lose a whole room? Especially one made of amber. Then it's time to head back to the 1930's for a locked door murder mystery with more weird details than a David Lynch screenplay. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https:...

Do you find yourself lonely and wishing you could watch a Christmas movie with relatives? Especially relatives who won't shut up? Allow us to step in... Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonified Find out more at http://getafternoonified.com This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

A POPEpourri, if you will. Guest Avalon Leonetti joins us as we share our favorite papal stories and scandals in what Sara insists in a holiday episode.

It's a mystery! About a woman who wrote mysteries! In December of 1926, novelist Agatha Christie disappeared for ten days. No one knows why and she refused to talk about it...what's up with that? Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonified Find out more at http://getafternoonified.com This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

Once upon a time, there were two brothers who were real people who actually existed. While this might not come as a shock to some of you, it was definitely news to us. This week, we take a look at the lives of the men who collected stories from all across Germany (and France) and put them into a book that has since been the opening shot of about 75% of animated movies.

What do you get when you take some princesses, some hunters, a hole in the ground, and (eventually) a Gnome? A plot that goes all over the place. Seriously. You're never going to guess where this story will go. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonified Find out more at http://getafternoonified.com This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

We're back in imperial Russia to visit the other side of a very early Afternoonified topic. This week it's all princesses and poor planning as we dig into what actually happened to the Romanovs, Russia's last imperial family. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonified Find out more at http://getafternoonified.com This podcast is powered by...

In the next installment of our series on things that sound like they're the names of old white men but are not actually old white men, we have the tale of the Edmund Fitzgerald and its untimely demise. There are also some Fun Facts about the Great Lakes! Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonified Find out more at http://getafternoonified.c...

Bet you didn't think we could do an hour on a theme park ride, did you? Well, we did, and it's a haunting tale of creative clashes, indecision, a World's Fair, and, eventually, some ghosts. So have a seat in your Doom Buggy, remember to keep all hands arms, feet, and legs inside at all times, and no flash pictures, please. We podcasters are frightfully sensitive to bright lights. Support Afternoon...

At some point, we've all wondered what ectoplasm is outside of a Bill Muray context. The good news is that we looked into it so you don't have to. The bad news is that it involves high school level biology and several different orifices. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonified Find out more at http://getafternoonified.com This podcast i...

Our international Tour De Spook continues with a jog over to the Emerald Isle! Each and every castle is jam-packed with your favorites, like small children, women in white dresses, and even a guy with detachable arms!

Sometimes nature makes a mistake. Maybe that's a strong word, but we're going over some fun facts about animals that gives us a major case of the willies. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonified Find out more at http://getafternoonified.com This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

If you're looking for something spooky to kick off the Halloween season (or just make an evening more interesting), Look no further! We've got the biggest virtual collection of Japanese haunts this side of the pacific. Probably. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonified Find out more at http://getafternoonified.com This podcast is powered...

(Some of) You asked for it and we delivered it! It's time to learn about the history and science of speaking in tongues and how YOU (yes, you) can perform this feat of the Holy Spirit in your own home! Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonified Find out more at http://getafternoonified.com This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

If you're a big fan of hot ash and skeletons, have we got a show for you! This week we take a trip to ancient Italy to delve into one of the. most famous natural disasters they have to offer! Be warned, however, Pliny the Elder managed to weasel his way into this one. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonified Find out more at http://getaf...

Come join us as we swing on webs, shoot hair spines, and...force-feed ourselves to our spouse? Man...spiders are weird.

It's back to cults this week, but with a decidedly overlooked twist! As it turns out, women are more than capable of leading cults and they even have the ability to go as off the rails as their male counterparts! We've got a sampler tray of ladies from the classic flavors of cults to choose from! Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonified...

This episode contains no attempts at accents of any kind out of respect to the people of Ireland and your ears in general. What it DOES contain is a heartwarming story from Celtic folklore about a boy, a donkey, and some vague moral lessons we think.