Afternoonified
260 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★ - 88 ratingsHosts Emily and Sara attempt to understand the weirder aspects of science, history, and the paranormal using their best coping mechanism...comedy
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Mini: The Jane Goodall of Sloths
April 10, 2024 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBIt's time for some Sloth Facts™! Take a chill pill and learn about these furry, admittedly kind of moldy little guys. 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.
Hoaxes 2 : Judgement Day
April 03, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBWe're back on the hoax train this week and it's... well, there's a lot of rocks. From stories of God speaking to German scientists through rocks to decorative plaques and prehistoric birds, there's a little of everything for the skeptic that lives in all of us. 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.
Mini: This Episode is Cursed
March 27, 2024 11:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBOkay, it's not, but when Emily makes a promise, she delivers! This week we're actually talking about birds and babies again... as in a selection of stories about birds kidnapping babies and how many men with guns it takes to fight off an eagle. Spoiler: it's more than you'd think. 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.
Cursed Objects
March 20, 2024 11:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBBefore you pick up that oil painting of a crying boy at your local thrift shop, maybe take a second to consider that it's cursed... This week, we're taking a look at a couple of cursed objects that range from kitschy art to literal historical artifacts and what effect they had on the people who encountered them. Also, we know we were actually thinking of David Attenborough, not Richard. It'll make sense later. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecas...
Mini: Architecture & Tapas
March 13, 2024 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBWe all have that one project that we've been working on for what feels like forever. But imagine that half done jigsaw puzzle was actually the largest church in the world and you've been picking away at it for over a hundred years. This week, Sara returns from her vacation in Spain to tell us the story of the unending construction on La Sagrada Familia. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonified Find out more at http://getafternoo...
Cleopatra
March 06, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBThe story of Cleopatra seems pretty straightforward. A beautiful Queen using her charms to gain power and, eventually, lose it tragically. While some of that is true, Cleopatra's image and story have long been the victim of Roman propaganda and rumor. We don't claim to have all the answers, but hopefully we can set the record straight on a few details of this incredible woman's life. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonified Fi...
Mini: Like a Fiery Claire Danes
February 28, 2024 13:10 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBIt's a vacation episode! Emily visited Los Angeles and came back with stories about old rocks AND old rockers. Mostly the old rocks... specifically old rocks that have crash landed on earth with some...interesting repercussions. 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.
Race for the South Pole
February 21, 2024 13:10 - 1 hour - 51 MBIn 1911, two groups of men decided they would try their luck at being the first to reach the South Pole. Of course, it being 1911, this was a bit of an undertaking that resulted in some very cold boys and quite a bit of drama. Warning: This might get rough if you're a fan of dogs and/or ponies...or humans, I guess. Mostly the first two. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonified Find out more at http://getafternoonified.com This ...
Mini: Horny and Disgusted
February 14, 2024 13:10 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBIn our defense, we though that it would be nice to read a few Grimms Fairytales in honor of Valentine's Day. Of course, we forgot who we were dealing with and things went a little off the rails. 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.
Misidentified Children
February 07, 2024 13:10 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBSometimes kids go missing and then sometimes (hopefully) they come back. But SOMETIMES the kid that comes back isn't the right one and...things can get a little weird. This week we're covering four cases of missing children that weren't who they seemed and the lengths their families went to in order to untangle the mystery. Warning: This episode covers topics that some listeners might find upsetting (child murder/abuse). Listener discretion is advised. Support Afternoonified by contributi...
Mini: Chrismyth Busters
December 20, 2023 03:42 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBObviously we couldn't get through the whole holiday season without ruining something, so Sara has some hard truths about topics such as... Jesus' Birthday The creation of Santa and... Which beloved Christmas song isn't really a Christmas song. 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.
Saturnalia
December 13, 2023 03:42 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBWhat if I told you that there's a winter holiday where you just drink wine, give gifts, and generally cause lighthearted mayhem? Waaaaaay before Christmas, back in the ancient Roman times, we had Saturnalia, a week of mischief and merriment that needs to be brought back ASAP. 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.
Mini: The Santalorian
December 06, 2023 03:42 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBThis week we're taking a little dive into the life and outrageous miracles of the OG Saint Nicholas. You know... the guy that actually existed before his memory was morphed into a big jolly white guy with a penchant for baked goods and dairy. 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.
Mary Shelley
November 29, 2023 03:42 - 1 hour - 45 MBWhile she may be known mostly for a novel written after a nightmare she had on vacation, Mary Shelley had a whole life aside from Frankenstein. Sure, that life was messy and full of men who didn't deserve her time, but what are you gonna do? This week we're taking a look into the life of the woman who created one of the most fascinating literary genres of all time while she was still (technically) a child. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/j...
Mini: How Do You Fall Off a Covered Bridge?
November 22, 2023 03:42 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBIt's Sara's turn for a vacation report and she's taking us to the autumnal leaf-peeping oasis that is Vermont! Things get very spooky with the story of covered bridge and the very very real young lady named Emily who calls the bridge her 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.
Unidentified Persons
November 15, 2023 03:42 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBIn the genre of unsolved mysteries there is a very specific category of interest: John and Jane Does with fake identities and strange circumstances surrounding their deaths. This week, we’re exploring a few of these cases to try and untangle some of the knots left by these unknown people.
Mini: Vampire Hunting Nuns
November 08, 2023 03:42 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBIt's another vacation report! This time we're heading to the rum-soaked streets of New Orleans for a mostly historically accurate tale of vampires and women being shipped overseas against their will. 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.
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist
November 01, 2023 02:42 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBIt's time for a different flavor of true crime! On St Patrick's Day weekend 1990, several paintings were stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. To this day we still don't know who perpetrated the crime, why and where the hell the paintings ended 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.
Mini: The First Yankee Candle (or, Chris Pine's Butt)
October 25, 2023 02:42 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBHappy Halloween! We're taking a dive into an icon of the Halloween season, the Jack O Lantern! Why did we start carving vegetables? Why Pumpkins? Who the hell is Jack? We're glad you asked and would be more than happy to tell you. 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.
The Zodiac Pt. 2
October 18, 2023 02:42 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBWe're continuing our dive into one of the most infamous and attention-seeking serial killers, The Zodiac. This week we get into his continued campaign of letter writing as well as more possible victims and potential suspects. We also have some of our own ideas about who may or may not be the killer in this case as well as a few others. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonified Find out more at http://getafternoonified.com This p...
Mini: Viva Las Vegas
October 11, 2023 02:42 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBIt's vacation report time! Emily returns from Sin City with a story about a pretty famous person spotting a very famous ghost and why that ghost is so heavily connected to Las Vegas in the first place. 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.
The Zodiac Pt. 1
October 04, 2023 02:42 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBYes, it's really happening. Beginning in 1968, Northern California was terrorized by a doughy moron with a penchant for sending his homemade ciphers to the media and police. This week we begin our journey towards solving this decades old cold case by outlining his many crimes, early correspondence with the police and potential "unofficial" victims. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonified Find out more at http://getafternoonif...
Mini: No Bears for Old Country
August 23, 2023 04:17 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBDo you love fuzzy friends with murder paws and a taste for berries? Would your life be improved by knowing where to find one of these friends at any given moment? Are you ALSO sick of googling "Are there bears in...?" Good news! We did the research for you and present... Are There Bears In There? A thrilling new Camp Afternoonified presentation. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonified Find out more at http://getafternoonified.c...
Mini: Unarmed Hiking
August 16, 2023 04:17 - 18 minutes - 13 MBWelcome to the final campfire of the season! Sara has some scary stories from the depths of the internet to share and they make a great case for staying indoors.
The RMS Queen Mary
August 09, 2023 04:17 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBWelcome back campers, we hope you brought your sunscreen because we're going boating! We'll be talking a leisurely walk through the storied past of one of the most famous ocean liners that didn't hit anything while crossing the Atlantic. After our history lesson we'll slide into our paranormal investigator khakis and learn why The Queen Mary is also considered one of the most haunted places in the world. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar...
Mini: A Bland, Dry Cracker
August 02, 2023 04:17 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBIt's time to gather 'round the Camp Afternoonfied fire pit and learn about everyone's favorite camping treat! We'll cover the history of all the components and then get into how the Girl Scouts of America gave us the miracle that is the S'more. 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.
Around the World in 80 Cryptids
July 26, 2023 04:17 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBActually, it's only 11 cryptids, but that doesn't sound as good. Camp Afternoonified is in session this week and we're hunting for some of the world's most famous cryptids. We got lake monsters, flying monkeys, big worms and MORE LAKE MONSTERS! 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.
From the Archives: Barbie
July 21, 2023 02:53 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBIn a move that is NO WAY tied to the desire to ride the coattails of certain pop culture events, here's an episode from the past (and our first episode together at that!). We hope you gain something from our dive into the Woman in Pink before heading to the movies! Not that this re-release has anything to do with that. #MidgeMidge2024 Original show notes: Emily and Sara learn about Barbie's weird German origins, how many jobs she's had, and how many members of the Roberts family there rea...
Mini: How Old Can Horses Be?
July 19, 2023 06:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBGather round and hear the tale of the horse that could do math! Or could he? Either way, Clever Hans was a very, very good horse and possibly a war hero?
Chocolate
July 12, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBWho can take the sunrise Sprinkle it with dew Cover it in chocolate and a miracle or two? Afternoonfied can! Or at the very least we can take you on a journey through the history of chocolate. We’ll also have a little a stopover to learn about methods of production and what people around the world use chocolate 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 b...
Mini: Boop That Snoot
July 05, 2023 12:05 - 14 minutes - 9.65 MBWhat's shaped like a furry potato, loves belly rubs and is the chillest lil guy in South America? It's the Capybara! This week we take a leisurely break from all the murder and mayhem to quiz Sara on these majestic creatures and learn some trivia. 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.
Medieval Torture Devices
June 28, 2023 04:17 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBHumans have always been pretty innovative with ways to punish other humans, but what if the truth about some of the more famous torture devices was different than what we thought? Good news, we got to the bottom of what is and isn't real. Bad news... humans didn't get any less terrible. 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.
Mini: Foxy Grandpa
June 21, 2023 04:17 - 13 minutes - 9.21 MBThis week we have a story that starts with a rising golf star and ends with the headline "The Radium Water Worked Fine Until His Jaw Came Off". There's some bits in the middle, mostly about how humans had absolutely no idea what they were doing with medicine, even as late as the 1920'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.
The Axeman of New Orleans
June 14, 2023 04:17 - 1 hour - 49.7 MBFrom 1917 to 1918, New Orleans was thrown into a panic by a man with an axe and a very specific victim MO. To this day, no one really has any idea who the shadowy figure targeting Italian grocers was, but we've sure got some ideas! 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.
Mini: Everybody Became Nicholas Cage
June 07, 2023 04:17 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBWe all know that reading can take you on all sorts of adventures, but WHAT IF there was a book that could lead you to a real buried treasure? In 1979 a man named Kit Williams gave us that opportunity and the results were magical, convoluted and just as full of intrigue as you'd hope it would be. 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.
Body Farms
May 31, 2023 04:17 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBThis week we're heading down to the farm and asking the question "What happens after I die?" as it turns out, a lot of kind of gross stuff happens to our bodies, but the good news is that there are places where those bodies can go to be studied. It's still gross, just more educational and scientific 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.
Mini: A Montauk Monster Mini Mystery
May 24, 2023 04:17 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBIn 2008 the body of a mysterious creature washed up on the shores of Montauk, New York. Theories on what the so-called "Montauk Monster" could be varied from a regular turtle to an escaped genetic experiment. 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.
Ghosts of O'ahu
May 17, 2023 04:17 - 56 minutes - 39 MBEven on the white sand beaches and in the humid jungles of Hawaii, there are spirits about. Actually, the ghosts aren't spending a lot of their time lounging in beach chairs, but they ARE hanging out in some of Hawaii's premier tourist spots like botanical gardens and museums. Join us on a little ghost tour of one of Hawaii's islands and feel the relief as Emily finally gets to info dump all the stuff she learned on vacation. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https:/...
Mini: The Beyoncé of Farting
May 10, 2023 04:17 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBWe're just going to be upfront with you...this mini is about the art of farting. Professional Flatulist is a job title held by real people through history and it's finally time for them to have their moments in the sun. 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.
The Wonders of the World
May 03, 2023 04:17 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBIn a very special episode, Emily and Sara pit the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World against the 7 Wonders of the Modern World in a March Madness style bracket. There's literally no set judging criteria so get ready to learn some fun facts about these impressive structures and find out which one has the best ~vibes~ 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 Pine...
Mini: A Mini Missing Man Mystery
April 26, 2023 04:10 - 13 minutes - 9.45 MBIn 1933 a man known as the "Indiana Jones of Architecture" went missing during a walk near his estate on Inishbofin Island in Ireland. There are several theories floating around, some more fun than others and Sara and Emily intend to get to the bottom of this mystery in around 14 minutes. Should work out perfectly. 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 ...
Gef the Talking Mongoose
April 19, 2023 03:49 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBIt's time to head on down to the farm and get silly with the story of England's most charming weasel! In 1931 a family on the Isle of Man was visited by an interesting little creature with the mouth of a sailor and a flair for the dramatic. For years paranormal researchers and reporters alike tried to solve the mystery of the creature and...well they had some ideas. It's Gef! Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonified Find out m...
Mini: When a Man Has an Idea
April 12, 2023 04:12 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBBack in the 1800 and whatevers, people had a much looser idea of what the word "entertainment" meant. Sometimes is was a rousing game of cards or going to a play and sometimes it was setting up two steam locomotives in the middle of nowhere Texas and letting them ram into each other for a crowd. You can probably guess which one this episode is about. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/afternoonified Find out more at http://getafternoonif...
Marie Antoinette Pt. 3
April 05, 2023 03:52 - 48 minutes - 33 MBOur series on France's most infamous Queen comes to a close and, full disclosure, she didn't have a great time. There's tips on how to win over your married girlfriend, a really gross tower and, reasons who you should never count on your 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 Pinecast.
Mini: A Glass of White Wine
March 29, 2023 04:05 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBSara and Emily welcome their best friend and resident New Age Auntie, Sadie, to break down an Astrology Tiktok trend and explain where we get the concept of soulmates. There's also some wild sidebars and a pitch for a new kind of thrift shop. 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.
Marie Antoinette Pt 2
March 22, 2023 03:50 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBIn part two of this...extended series on Marie Antoinette, Sara and Emily get into Marie's life as queen of France and all the ups and downs that come with it. Probably would have been fewer downs if certain people had paid taxes, but what do we know. 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.
Mini: Brogues Before Hos
March 15, 2023 10:50 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBIn this seasonally appropriate mini, Sara and Emily explore a brief history of Leprechauns as well as share a story about one of the wee men and some absolute mannerless d*ckhead named Tom Fitzpatrick. 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.
Marie Antoinette Pt 1
March 08, 2023 12:20 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBAfter literal years of threatening it, we're finally covering the most famous (and ill-fated) queen of France, Marie Antoinette! In this part, we look at her childhood in Austria and find out how hard it was to be fourteen years old with the political responsibilities of an adult and what a boring time that must have been. Also there's some discussion of Tom Hardy and Jamie Dornan, if that does it for you. Support Afternoonified by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/ja...
Mini: Toddler Bible
March 01, 2023 05:10 - 18 minutes - 13 MBSara scoured Reddit for stories of children seeing, saying and generally just being creepy. She knows Emily hates them, but that's never stopped her before and now it's your problem too! Best keep the lights on for this one, 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.
The Donner Party
February 22, 2023 05:10 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBIn May of 1846, a group of 80-something pioneers set out for California and a new start. The problem is, some con man with an agenda had convinced these folks that he had a shortcut. Along with pretty much every other mishap that you can imagine, this shortcut ended up costing almost half the members of the infamous Donner party their lives. This week, Emily and Sara tell the story of just how one group of people can end up completely f*cked from every direction. Support Afternoonified by ...