Today We Laughed...and Learned!

Deb the mythbuster sets the record straight(ish) on things we always thought were true, but aren't! Are bagpipes really Scottish? More importantly, were they really just farting turtles? Did Einstein really flunk math? And how the hell did Van Gogh's ear end up in a brothel? All the while, Kris is just dreaming of a light bang and Deb is particularly, well particular, about her air horn. Please ta...

We were absolutely shattered to learn of the tragic passing of our good friend, Dennis Mallen. We interviewed him a few months ago to learn about his life as an actor, but we got so much more. We are republishing our interview to touch as many people as we can with the kindness, wisdom and sheer star power of this beautiful man. Music by Olexy from Pixabay

What do arsenic, lead, mercury, urine and animal dung have in common? Der .. beauty, of course! It's a wonder anyone lived to tell about these deadly beauty rituals from days gone by. Enjoy! Please take a moment and check out Podtastic Audio! Hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed recording it!!! If you are thinking of starting a podcast yourself, then do yourself a favor and head on over to our...

Were Greeks really the first philosophers? If so, which philosopher was in the unique position of being Socrates' student and Aristotle's teacher? But more importantly, which philosopher was known to urinate on people and pleasure himself in a barrel? Join us to find out! Please take a moment and check out Podtastic Audio! Hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed recording it!!! If you are thinking...

Finally....part 3 of the fascinating story of Prohibition! But wait, did the Prohibition curb drinking or actually encourage it? And what did the Mafia have to say about all this? Even more importantly, where the hell is Kris' and why won't she indulge Deb in a fight? Tune in to find out! Music: Prohibition Is a Failure by Lowe Stokes Please take a moment and check out Podtastic Audio! Hope you en...

Just because we were born with it doesn't mean we need it, right? Our appendix? Our wisdom teeth? And why were they called love teeth historically? We seem to have many parts on our body that we no longer need...or do we? Listen and decide! Please take a moment and check out Podtastic Audio! Hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed recording it!!! If you are thinking of starting a podcast yourself,...

Part 2 of our in depth look at the 1920's...Prohibition! Please take a moment and check out Podtastic Audio! Hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed recording it!!! If you are thinking of starting a podcast yourself, then do yourself a favor and head on over to our friends at Podtastic Audio: https://podtasticaudio.com/easy

We all know that Deb's brain is fertile ground for all things random, but did you know that it gets even busier in her sleep? This week, she and Kris delve into the various theories of why we dream and what exactly our brain is doing when we sleep. Oh, and Steve Tyler, of course, because .. well .. dream on! Please take a moment and check out Podtastic Audio! Hope you enjoy it as much as we en...

The Temperance Movement or just a temper? Kris serves up all the details on the precursor to Prohibition and some forces to be reckoned with behind the movement. You're gonna need a drink after this one! If you dare .. Please take a moment and check out Podtastic Audio! Hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed recording it!!! If you are thinking of starting a podcast yourself, then do yourself a fa...

Our much anticipated collab with the fabulous All Hollows Eve podcast! Jayson and Kathi join us on a fact finding mission about (aboot?) our home cities (states? provinces?) and we have a rampaging, donut dunking good time. What aboot those missing boots and that 5 mile long bridge, eh? But the real question is: will Deb stay mad at Kris?

The question of the ages ... or did serial killers invent cereal? Regardless, this is an informative and fun episode about Kris and Deb's beloved Mesopotamia and living 108-year-old legend, Muazzez Ilmiye Cig, whose research of Mesopotamia (and general female badassery) has made us fans for life. Hey!!! Our Episode with Two Men No Hope is out!!! Check it out here: https://open.spotify.com/epis...

Yup. F-it. The time-line of dental history that is. Not your dental care! Kris takes us through the evolution of dental surgery and we will never complain about modern dentistry again. Well, maybe a bit. But we'll be grateful that they don't stand on your chest anymore to yank a tooth out. Just sayin! If you are thinking of starting a podcast yourself, then do yourself a favor and head on over to...

The world revolves around Deb and that means she went down the path to Mesopotamia! Not really. This is a super fun look at the dirty history of surgery and why we should be glad we live in today's world! If you are thinking of starting a podcast yourself, then do yourself a favor and head on over to our friends at Podtastic Audio: https://podtasticaudio.com/easy

If you're like Kris and Deb, you had heard of the Chernobyl nuclear plant explosion, but didn't really know the details. Kris digs into this modern day tragedy and reveals the horrific impact it had at the time - and continues to have - as well as reports on how it was (mis)handled by authorities. If you are thinking of starting a podcast yourself, then do yourself a favor and head on over...

Kris and Deb delve into the meaning of Spring Equinox and some celebrations you might not be aware of. There is also talk of Nova Scotia, mushroom pies, continents, the west and east poles because .. well, they all make sense together somehow in our brain. Also, an unfortunate visit from the ghost of cruddy audio past. Please bear with us as we work to put our ghost friend to rest once and for all...

From straight Cs to CEO of a dot.com to captivating actor and rising star .. Kris and Deb have a new friend, and his name is Dennis Mallen. Dennis tells us his fascinating story while indulging Kris' curiosity about secrets and the whims of the hot flashing demi-Canadian we call Deb.  To learn more about Dennis:  https://m.imdb.com/name/nm9990253/ If you are thinking of starting a podcas...

Thanks to everyone!  Please take a listen to all these other fantastic podcasts! Wrestling Fans Insite: https://open.spotify.com/show/50tqUMIR0oZvT8opylO3iL?si=948f45c63f544da4 Wrestling with the War: https://open.spotify.com/show/4dy9pJ0csb1N8uvZydxtYD?si=13c7d8de61e046fa Mass Debaters: https://open.spotify.com/show/0OxJXqs3w25vEXaVMz2w4a?si=99147048149f414d All Hallows Eve: https://open.spo...

The 40's was a crazy time.  WWII ending.  Brink of the cold war.  And Roswell.  Most have heard the stories, the speculations, and the talk of a cover up.  But what's the truth?  Listen in to all the evidence and let us know what you think! ANNIVERSARY MESSAGE: To leave us an anniversary voice message:  https://anchor.fm/todaywelaughedandlearned/message Please ha...

Jail has been around since the first civilizations, which, according to Kris, included Mesopotamia AAAND Boston. But what would Deb know? She's country-less. Prisons, however, are a relatively new concept. Tune in for all the thorny details.  If you are thinking of starting a podcast yourself, then do yourself a favor and head on over to our friends at Podtastic Audio: https://podtasticaudio....

Cabbage. Cake. Dead Presidents.  We all love it.  We all need it.  It makes our life easier.  We're talking money...or is it currency...or is it both?  Today we go back and try to figure out where the concept of money came from and a quick trip to where it is today. If you are thinking of starting a podcast yourself, then do yourself a favor and head on over to our friends...

Zero is our hero...or is it?  This week we go back, way back to a time when numbers weren't a thing.... Please check our friends at Chime in Podcast!  They are available where ever you find us!  https://lnns.co/0lzYpgbd8E6 Have you heard about the new app, Newsly? Follow this link to download now! Go to:  https://newsly.me .  And, if you use our promo code LaughedLearned,...

Shhh...we are going to spend the next hour or so learning all about the oldest secret society known to man...the Freemasons! So, what the hell does Jack the Ripper have to do with it??? Have you heard about the new app, Newsly? Follow this link to download now! Go to:  https://newsly.me .  And, if you use our promo code LaughedLearned, you will receive one month of Newsly premium FREE

Totally didn't make that up--credit goes to Ljupka Cvetanova We like something. We don't like something.  We laugh really hard.  Something devastating happens.  And the list goes on... No matter what way you slice that onion--you're gonna cry...unless you are in Bali.  At a funeral...no tears there! Have you heard about the new app, Newsly? Follow this link to download now! Go...

Back off a two week holiday break, we are ready to go but we missed doing our New Year's episode...Deb's fault...so, we made up for it today.  With New Year's comes New Years Resolutions but did you ever wonder WHY you do this every year?  Don't worry, we've got you covered!  Find out what's behind this usually disappointing tradition! Have you heard about the new app, Newsly? Follo...

Happy Holidays Everyone!  This is our last episode before Christmas but don't worry...it's a good one!  Did you know that the holiday season isn't just Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa?  Yep, and don't worry, Deb's gonna tell us all about the other holidays in December but you need to listen to the end...some holiday traditions are talked about and you don't want to miss it! Have yo...