Boozed and Confused

This week's episode contains excessive adult language, graphic depictions of the events at the Capitol, and discussions of death and suicide. Listener discretion is advised.    There's no great way to say this - what happened on January 6th will forever haunt our country. This week we discuss what fueled the insurrection in the days and weeks leading up to this dark day in our history and what's t...

What do Kodak, John Donne, WWII, atomic bombs, and a US government coverup have in common? Turns out A LOT more than you would think. Join Matt and Carolanne this week as they talk about how Kodak accidentally discovered atomic bomb testing in the United States.  This week's booze of choice: Balvenie 14 Year  Our LinkTree:  linktr.ee/boozedandconfused Sources: https://www.history.com/topics/world-...

2020 has certainly been a year to remember- rumors of World War 3, wildfires, murder hornets, a little thing called Covid-19… and much, much more. As we wrap up this year, we hope for a brighter, happier 2021. Join Carolanne and Matt as they jump into predictions for next year (and have a surprise announcement)!  This week's booze of choice: we're drinking tea! No alcohol. Yes, we're OK.  Our Link...

What’s the first thing you think of when you hear the word “Christmas”? Most people would probably say “presents”, kids might say “Santa”. If you haven’t taken the uber capitalistic approach, you might be more on the side of something religious being top of mind. Has Christmas always had such a large tie-in with capitalism?  This episode join Carolanne and Matt as they dive into the lies capitalis...

The Codex Gigas, also known as the Devil's Bible, is a massive text written in the 13th century, allegedly by a man named Herman. Herman is a desperate monk, given the death sentence, who seeks to save himself by writing a book that contains all human knowledge in just one night. Midnight arrives and Herman realizes the feat is impossible, so he enlists some help from the Devil. Join Matt and Caro...

Is science fiction finally becoming fact? Science has brought us to the threshold of understanding the very roots of our beings. With wild advancements in genetic and robotic engineering, what will humankind achieve? Will we be able to change our traits or will militaries push to create super soldiers? What ethical concerns come with the modifying of human beings? Join Carolanne and Matt as they d...

Nazi Germany needs no introduction. The atrocities committed by the Third Reich will remain a stain on humanity. In search for the ultimate super-men, Nazis performed many experiments. But did you know that the Nazis supplied their soldiers and civilians with methamphetamines? This one’s a doozy. Join Carolanne and Matt with a drink as they dive into the wild world of drug-popping Nazis. This week...

Late one night in the Ural District of Russia, Tamara Prosvirina went on a walk to fetch some water. What she found on that walk has confused people from all over the world. Pour yourself a drink and join Matt and Carolanne as we dive into the mystery of Alyoshenka aka the Kyshtym Dwarf. Where did this little creature come from and where did it go? Is this proof of aliens or is it merely an urban...

Content Warning: Suicide, Domestic Violence, Struggles with Mental Health Ellen Rae Greenberg was a 27 year old first grade teacher from Juniata, Philadelphia. On January 26th, 2011, Ellen was found dead in her apartment with 20 stab wounds, 10 of which were to her back and neck. After the autopsy, the Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s office ruled the death a homicide. The next day, the Philadelphi...

Humanity has done some pretty amazing things over the years - whether it's inventing the wheel or traveling into space. Have we done this all on our own or...have we gotten a little help? Grab a drink and join Carolanne and Matt as they dive into the world of aliens and how they may have interacted with humans. This week's booze of choice: Revolution Brewing Tropic Hero.  Sources:  Listverse: http...

Warning: sex violence content throughout this week's episode.  Join Carolanne and Matt this week as they explore the disturbing story of NXIVM, an alleged self-help group that turned out to be a manipulative and deceptive sex trafficking cult. See what led to the 120 year prison sentence of the leader, Keith Raniere aka "Vanguard," and how his henchmen, Seagram heiress, Clare Bronfman and actress...

A mere 200 years after the Salem Witch Trials, New Englanders were thrust back into fear and paranoia as families were consumed, withered away, and perished to an unknown presence. The cause? Vampires, of course! Grab a drink and come explore with us as we go down the rabbit hole of vampire hunting in 19th century New England. This week's booze of choice: Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA.   Sources:  Ho...

When you think of famous haunted houses, some that come to mind might be  Lizzie Borden, Amityville, or the Winchester. But the house we’re discussing today isn’t known specifically for its haunts. One of the most haunted houses in the US’s history hasn’t inspired horror movie series and doesn’t allow indoor ghost tours. This haunted house is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.   Grab a drink and...

The Exorcist. The Conjuring. The Exorcism of Emily Rose. Horror films have always captured exorcisms and possessions that have been documented throughout history. The movies have gained popularity, but their full origin stories and inspiration are sometimes left behind.    Grab a drink and join us this week as we walk through nine disturbing cases of real-life exorcism and possession. Our booze of...

McKamey Manor has been known as an "extreme haunted house" for years. When originally homed in San Diego, Russ McKamey (owner) employed "actors" who would subject the "guests" to physical assault (including whips, tasers, mouse traps), waterboarding, being bound and gagged, and psychological torture.  In recent years, Russ moved McKamey Manor to small town, rural Tennessee and no longer uses "acto...

Ho No Hana. Suidlanders. The Family. Raelism.    Cults have lured members to follow their beliefs for centuries. Grab a drink and join us this week as we explore some of the strangest cults that gained popularity over the last 50 years, from foot fetishes to UFOs. Our booze of choice this week: Yuengling.    Our LinkTree: linktr.ee/boozedandconfused   Sources:    Ho No Hana: https://en.wikipedia.o...

Political animatronics. Famous musicians. The Great Filter. What do these have in common? They're part of conspiracy theories that either make us laugh or give us the creeps.  Grab a drink and join us this week as we talk about these conspiracies involving Disney's Hall of Presidents, Katy Perry, Stevie Wonder, Lorde, and The Great Filter. Our booze of choice this week: Collar County Kolsch by Hic...

May 1957. John and Florence Pollock tragically lost their two daughters to a car accident. The following year, Florence became pregnant with twins. After birth, things got a little strange. The girls would ask to play with toys they'd never seen… but had previously belonged to the deceased sisters. They'd have memories of places they'd never visited. One twin was born with the exact same birthmark...

We continue the mystery about time travel and John Titor in the second episode of a two-part release.  Imagine a reality where every decision you made created a separate universe. This week we explore the complexities of time travel and a possible (probable?) multi-verse and dive into the mysterious journey of time traveling soldier John Titor. Our booze of choice this week: Smithwick's Red Ale, R...

This week we talk about time travel and John Titor in the first episode of a two-part release.  Imagine a reality where every decision you made created a separate universe. This week we explore the complexities of time travel and a possible (probable?) multi-verse and dive into the mysterious journey of time traveling soldier John Titor. Our booze of choice this week: Smithwick's Red Ale and Revol...

This week we're talking about mass hysteria: the dancing plague of 1518 & phantom social workers.  What happened during the dancing plague of 1518 in Strasbourg and how did they cure the residents? (hint: it wasn't a prescription for more cowbell). How did the mass panic and rumors of "phantom social workers" cause a police department to create a new task force to investigate? How many times can w...

This week we're talking about aquatic cryptids: the Oklahoma Octopus and the Kraken.  Can a freshwater octopus be to blame for a mysterious amount of drownings in three Oklahoma lakes? What exactly is the origin of the kraken and is the kraken real? Is it actually too early to drink Oktoberfest and buy fall candles? Find out in this week's episode as we discuss D) all of the above, while drinking...

This week we talk about Disney's Discovery Island & Pripyat, Ukraine. What are the dark secrets behind Disney World's lesser-known and now abandoned park Discovery Island? What's the history behind Pripyat, Ukraine before Chernobyl's explosion and what's the city like now? Find out in this week's episode of Boozed and Confused!   Discovery Island: https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-1989-0...

This week we talk about ghost ship High Aim 6 and Victorian ghosts. What happened to the crew of High Aim 6? Why do all of the ghosts we see appear to be from the Victorian era? Find out in our first episode of Boozed and Confused.  High Aim 6 source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/2658251.stm Victorian Ghosts source: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/why-cant-ghosts-let-go-of-the-vic...