Technically A Conversation

Eurovision Song Contest stands as a testament to the power of music to unite, inspire, and uplift. From its humble beginnings as a simple radio broadcast to its status as a global cultural phenomenon as a dazzling televised spectacle, Eurovision continues to capture the hearts and imaginations of millions around the world. The contest has spawned a passionate fan base known for its unwavering devo...

L'appel du Vide or Call Of The Void is the strange uncharacteristic phenomenon one feels to put themselves in imminent danger, like the urge to jump off a building or cliff when looking over the edge or swerving into oncoming traffic while driving. Most people never act upon this urge and affects those who have never had any suicidal tendencies or thoughts, but is so common, that 1 in 3 people...

Blue balls, one of the biggest mysteries for women. A big myth is it’s all the sperm backed up that causes their pain or ache. Yet, scientifically speaking it’s widely accepted that it’s the additional blood pooled around down there. And I say widely accepted because Blue Balls is NOT in any medical textbooks! How can that be if more than half of men in a survey said they’ve experienced this? How...

Kleine-Levin Syndrome or KLS is a condition that affects 1 in 1 million people and causes them to sleep for extended periods of time. Known as Sleeping Beauty Syndrome, those afflicted have slept for days, weeks, and even months. It’s unknown what causes the illness and there is no cure. Today, we’ll discuss this illness and some people who suffer from it. What is being used to treat them. What su...

From her induction into the Billboard Latin Music Hall of Fame to the establishment of the Selena Museum in Corpus Christi, Texas, Selena's influence continues to be as strong as ever. Her impact on Latin music, fashion, and culture is undeniable, and her memory lives on through her music, which continues to inspire new generations of fans.  With the recent release of Oxygen’s documentary, Sel...

Edgar Cayce The Sleeping Prophet was known for putting himself in a sleeplike trance to access the universal consciousness and gave readings, made predictions, and cured those that were ill. He claimed to have acquired his special gift after being visited by a winged woman while reading the bible in the forest. Despite his great powers, he wasn’t able to predict or heal one of the most important p...

In 2002 a well respected woman in Southern India died. 6 years later, her husband died in a similar manner. The family suffered 2 more deaths later in a shorter and shorter time span. There were also 2 more deaths in a connected family. Was this some kind of genetic silent killer or was this a serial killer in Southern India because they all did die after eating? All 6 of the bodies were exhumed a...

RRR is a 2022 Telugu language Indian action film that first came to the attention of Western audiences when their Netflix trailer featuring almost comical over-exaggerated action and special effects scenes went viral. We took a chance on it and were pleasantly surprised. The movie had a mission, a romance, friendship, betrayal, redemption, and more singing and dancing than we could have ever imagi...

The Mexican city of Tampico, Tamaulipas is in the Southeastern region of Mexico overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. It was once known for regularly getting hit by hurricanes, but a hurricane hasn’t made landfall since 1966. Many believe this is due to the region being protected by aliens, as UFO’s first started to be reported regularly in the region in 1967. Believers of this theory claim their extrat...

The brand Stanley and their cups have been around for over 100 years.  They got their start by catering to the common blue collared man who worked long hours, and needed a way to keep his drink of choice cold or warm for long hours.  In 2020, a group of women who managed a blog by the name of “The Buy Guide” started pushing the Stanley Cup and the perks of owning one.  They reached out to Stanley...

Few bands have made a bigger impact on music and pop culture than The Misfits. Their unique brand of horror punk transcended genres and influenced everyone from Guns N Roses to Metallica. But constant fighting and line up changes led to the band dissolving before they could enjoy the popularity and loyal fan base that they would eventually develop. Today, we’ll talk about the formation of the band...

On February 6, 1945 the legend Bob Marley was born! As a child he was a palm reader, and his first album was not Reggae but Ska! When Bob Marley and The Wailers accepted $2,000 to go home after being stranded in the UK, he promised an album in repayment and delivered a Reggae album! Listen to hear us talk about his assassination attempt, how he was diagnosed with cancer, and a bit about his music!...

In 2013 200 bottles of Pappy Van Winkle bourbon went missing from the Buffalo Trace distillery, making international news. Each bottle often fetches over $4,000.00 on the secondary market, making it one of the most expensive and sought after whiskeys in the world. While Toby Curtsinger was convicted of the crime, none of the bottles were ever recovered, and the evidence seems to suggest that he mi...

Our Founding Fathers have been attributed to greatness from penning the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, to leading us in war, and becoming some of our most important public figures in history, some even becoming the first presidents of the United States.  In this episode, in a segment I like to refer to boozy, floozy or both, I will challenge José to guess their vice and bring up...

John “Fritz” Johnson was living on top of the world. He was a successful radio personality, television sports director, was married to a beautiful model, and was a champion archer. He was one of the best known and most liked personalities in Omaha, NE. While promoting some archery gear he was approached by someone claiming to be his niece and his 2 brothers, but had no memory of them at all. Today...

In 1972 the Robertson family and sea hitchhiker Robin Williams were on a mission to sail around the world. They were stranded at sea when a whale attacked their boat and cracked it in half, leaving them stranded to fend for themselves. They caught sea turtles and a shark to survive and even drank turtle blood!  How did this family manage to survive 38 days on a life raft in the middle of the ocean...

In 1891, Octavia Hatcher fell into a deep depression after her only child died shortly after childbirth. A few months later she went into a coma and died. Due to it being an unusually hot spring, she was quickly buried. Several people in her town also went into similar comas but ended up making full recoveries, causing Octavia’s family to wonder if she might have been buried alive. Today we’ll exa...

In September of 1982, a string of unsolved murders were occurring in Chicago. 7 healthy people, ranging in ages from 12 to 35, would fall to their death as a result of taking Tylenol, and the case is still unsolved to this day. What was killing these people and at such a rapid rate? How did Chicago respond to these murders to get them under control, and what law was passed as a result of these mur...

The CIA has had a long and storied history riddled with conspiracy theories, but sometimes, those conspiracies have proven to be true. MK-ULTRA, the CIA’s attempt at mind control is one such conspiracy. This conspiracy has it all, from drugging people with LSD, to using sex workers and torture to get people to turn. In this episode, we’ll discuss some of the CIA’s experiments on their quest for mi...

Nothing says Christmas like a poinsettia but how did this Mexican shrub become so pivotal for Christmas?  Franciscan monks in Mexico decorated Nativity scenes with this bright red and green plant.  In fact, this is why Christmas colors are red and green!  Get all the details on how the Poinsettia went from being beloved by the Aztecs to now loved by millions across several countries. Follow us on...

In 1974 a small town named Boston, OH was evacuated by the government and became an abandoned ghost town. As the years passed so did the legends surrounding this town and it soon became known for its murderous Satanists, toxic chemical spills, and church with upside down crosses. But, are any of these legends true? In this episode, we’ll go over some of the stories surrounding this town and which...

Krampus dates back for hundreds of years.  In America, he was only introduced to us, roughly in the beginning of the millennium.  Krampus is described as a half man, half goat, who drags naughty children to hell.  In this episode, we will discuss Krampus and other villainous creatures as Saint Nicholas’ counterpart, discuss his origin story, and trace back his introduction to America. Follow us on...

Cryonics is the practice of freezing someone who has died in the hopes of reviving them in the future when science and medicine has advanced enough that this would be possible. You’ve probably heard that Walt Disney was cryogenically frozen and is stored beneath the Pirates Of The Caribbean ride at Disneyland, but is there any truth to this? With anything that could be considered this strange, the...

Thanksgiving is coming around and we’re diving into the woman who made this National Holiday possible, after trying for over 3 decades. Sarah Josepha Hale was a big advocate for women’s education - we get into her life story, good and bad.  November is also American Indian Heritage month so we’ll also learn how Thanksgiving customs go back to not just natives in America but in Asia. Follow us on ⁠...

In the summer of 1934 2 goldminers blew a hole in the side of the San Pedro Mountains near Casper Wyoming and discovered a cave. While they didn’t find the gold they were looking for, they didn’t leave the cave empty handed. They discovered a small 14 inch mummy. Dubbed the Pedro Mountain Mummy, its existence seemed to create more questions than it answered. Was the mummy a child? Was it extra ter...