Afternoonified

This week, prepare yourselves for the knowledge that there's a "good" Chupacabra and it's actually not an owl this time. Join us as we journey from Puerto Rico to Texas to the sci-fi film scene of the mid-90's to discover the truth about this janky cryptid. PS: The article Sara read was wrong, she cannot be held liable for any Batman-related goof ups. Support Afternoonified by contributing to thei...

We’re going to learn where our favorite swear word came from! Turns out it was a lot of holy men throwing shade. Also, we really hope you like Ewan McGregor, because he comes up a weird amount for a history episode.

LIVE! (Not really live but you know..) FROM THE SAME ROOM FOR A CHANGE! Emily and Sara tell the stories of their personal favorite hauntings. There's a gateway to hell, a famous pop star, chicken sandwiches and, some theories about Italian paranormal activity. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonified Find out more at http://getafternooni...

We're back on our forest disappearances bull, but this time it's not Bigfoot. Probably. This week we explore the Bennington Triangle disappearances and posit a few theories on what caused five people to vanish into thin air. 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...

He's a man! No...he's a horse! Wait! He's a national treasure! Sara tells the story of the horse that captured the hearts of a nation...or at least the midwest in the early 1900's. 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 .

As we all know, the story of George Washington Carver started with the peanut. Except it didn't...the peanut bit was more in the middle and there are other, more interesting, bits around it. Like kidnapping, a lot of science, and something about Congress. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonified Find out more at http://getafternoonified....

Once upon a time, there was a creature called The Noid. Then things got super weird in the tangible, real-world crime department...and not because pizza destruction was illegal in the 80's. 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 .

This week we put on our armchair detective hats and go wading into a case with so many twists and turns they're optioning it for a ride at Knott's Berry Farm. There's mystery, intrigue, and a man with so many red flags that we're surprised anyone even spoke to him. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonified Find out more at http://getafter...

Sara is back with the story of another very real thing some farmer dug up in Minnesota. A very very real, authentic thing.

You know that thing where you think you know a story and then it turns out it's a long dark rabbit hole with no chance of return? Thankfully the ladies took a trip down that rabbit hole for you and found a story that is less about ghosts and more about a sextuple homicide and a lot of legal issues. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonifie...

This week we venture to the Fairytale Theater to hear a thrilling tale of enchantresses, true love, and salads you'd sell your firstborn for. 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 .

Very rarely do you hear "and then there was a coup" and think "damn, good for her." Yet here we are with the tale of Catherine the Great and her most excellent (for the time) reign of Russia. And yes...we'll cover that thing with a horse. Pervert. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonified Find out more at http://getafternoonified.com This...

Having both recently allowed Bill Gates to implant his DNA changing microchip in them, Sara and Emily take a moment to discuss the technology used to create the COVID vaccines as well as discuss their own experiences and debunk some myths.

In part two of what is apparently a series on flatbreads around the world, the ladies take a hard look at Mexico's most popular food...the taco. There's talk of tortillas, Aztec civilization, some science bits, and yes, that no good pile of crap, Cortez. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonified Find out more at http://getafternoonified.c...

If you've ever been to a sleepover or even just existed in an American middle school, you know all about the weird demonic ritual girls were doing in their bathroom. But where did it come from? 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 picture is said to be worth a thousand words...which could be true, but a picture of a real-life ghost is worth at least $50. As a result, people have been snapping pictures of specters left and right since cameras existed. But are they really ghosts or is some guy named William trying to swindle you? We have the answer! Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinec...

We all know that you never want to spill salt, break a mirror, or walk under a ladder...but WHY? It's complicated...but good news is that we're here to help clear some things up. 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 .

Behind every heaving moron with a magic sword there is a woman who just wants to do magic, sleep with a knight, or hang out in her lake in peace. Instead of getting into the search for the grail or whatever else the Knights of the Round Table did, we decided to spend some time with the ladies of King Arthur's court. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com...

Circle the wagons and pull up a stump 'round the campfire, kids, it's finally time to tell the tale of how Emily's pioneer ancestors took a detour on their way across the Oregon Trail. 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 .

Things...have not been great. Obviously. However, at least you aren't being encouraged to rub yourself in excrement by a man with a bird mask on. Find out how this most godawful of old timey plagues came to be and how humans attempted to deal with it. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonified Find out more at http://getafternoonified.com...

The Devil and goats go together like chocolate and peanut butter, Laverne and Shirley, two other things that are very fun. But why? Probably something to do with early Christians.

Whether they be tail-less monsters, children born on the wrong day, or cute high school boys who just can't stay out of the woods, Werewolves come in all sorts of flavors. This week we take a look at the stories that got us where we are in today's lore and also offer a handy guide for life as a lycanthrope. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afte...

Look, we're not saying all Greek mythological figures were insufferable drama queens, but like...a lot of them were insufferable drama queens. Especially Narcissus. That guy was the worst. 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 .

Hot Damn! It’s frog men, metal vulvas, and murder goat! ...And that’ss just tip of the proverbial iceberg of weird in this tour of some of our fair country’s extremely local tales. Grab your roadmaps and flashlights, we’re going monster hunting.

What if we told you there was not just one, but FOUR world's largest balls of twine in these here United States? It's a coveted title that several states are vying for, even if it means a few asterisks next to it. 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 .