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We're In a Basement

94 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratings

Join Carmyn and Sierra in the basement as they blind-react to each other’s unbelievably unhinged stories from history and real life. Buckle up and hang on because this train moves fast and might secretly be a spaceship.

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85 - All Aboard Sierra's Wild West Express - Crash at Crush

March 14, 2023 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB

From Buster Hymen, to Owney the Rail Mail dog, there's nothing we love more than a story about a train. Join us as we embark on one more journey by rail. In this episode, Sierra tells the story of yet another train freak, while Carmyn daydreams of union busting. You'll learn how train whistles work, hear about a tiny town named Beyonce, and discover how overrated the Gold Rush was. Check Out Our Blog!

84 - Jesus Christ, Jr. - What's Inside the Earth?

March 07, 2023 11:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB

Welcome to America—where we watch M*A*S*H, marry our in-laws, and we've got jeans sitting in the front yard. Join us as we find out what's hiding beneath earth's surface!  In episode 84, Carmyn announces she's a girl while screaming about printers, and Sierra dreams of a bowling alley. You'll hear about closet atheists, pistol whipping, and St. Louis's new marketing campaign—all while on a journey to the center of the earth. Check Out Our Blog! 

83 - Baseball Batman - Rube Waddell

February 28, 2023 11:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MB

What do waterfowl jumping rope, firefighting, and the number 53 have in common? One man: Rube Waddell. This week on the podcast, Sierra tells the story of Rube Waddell, a baseball player with a couple extra hobbies, while Colin speculates on the length of his legs. Join us to hear what Mr. Clean, Pitbull, and Howie Mandel have in common, baseball bingo, and yet another ostrich farm. Check Out Our Blog!

82 - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - Sugata Mitra's Hole In the Wall

February 21, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MB

In episode 82, Colin takes us on an early aughts adventure with education theorist Sugata Mitra. We learn about Sugata's Hole in the Wall project, while Sierra blasts "Every Breath You Take" by The Police. Tune in to hear about the trickle down effect of education, a wizard that smells like binary, and our new favorite game: "Father, Son, & Holy Spirit." Check Out Our Blog!

81 - Bar Rescue (1890) - Carrie Nation

February 14, 2023 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MB

Bar Rescue's Jon Taffer says "People don't go to uncool bars." Well, Carrie Nation visits them anyway. In episode 81, Sierra spins the story of an axe wielding prohibitionist, while Colin dreams of an alternate life as a fighter pilot. You'll hear about asinine airplanes, a young pirate's eyepatch, and our debates about glass. Check Out Our Blog!

80 - The Jakeover - Maniacal Military Tales

February 07, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MB

The military: everyone has one! And some of them are real silly. This week, the basement is taken hostage by our friend Jake, as he shares wild military stories while we speculate on Leo DiCaprio's combat methods. Join us while we talk about a kid with a fish, potato grenades, and why the Australian military pisses in tin cans. Check Out Our Blog!

79 - All Romes Lead to Road – Empress Elagabalus

January 31, 2023 11:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MB

When were queer people invented? Was it before or after sliced bread? In the basement, we ask the important questions. This week, Colin tells the inspiring story of an Ancient Roman femme fatale, while Sierra reminisces on the gaudy luxury of the early 2000s. Join us as we discuss the insane capabilities of Gen Z, potential slogans for golden toilets, and how bookkeeping was so good in the year 200. Check Out Our Blog!

78 - Whatta Mighty Good Man - Grigori Rasputin

January 24, 2023 11:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MB

There lived a certain man in Russia long ago. He was big and strong and didn't actually live that long ago? In our 78th episode, Sierra spins the terrifying tale of Grigori Rasputin, while Colin visits yet another liminal space. You'll hear about EpiPen trauma, the art of helicoptering, and maybe learn how to get hot babes. Check Out Our Blog!

77 - Powdered Sugar Slander - Pablo Escobar

January 17, 2023 11:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MB

Blow. The Big C. Snow. Nose Candy. Cocaine. It makes the world go round. And, it's somehow more useful than its close cousin, powdered sugar.  This week, Colin tells the story of Colombian drug lord and narcoterrorist Pablo Escobar while Sierra tries to figure out if there's dead bodies under a U.S. highway. Join us as we discuss the mechanics of bullfighting, drug smuggling 101, and whether or not you need a bike shop to have a career in crime. Check Out Our Blog!

76 - Technicolor Nightmares - Lisa Frank

January 10, 2023 11:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MB

It's the 90s. You just purchased a brand-new Lisa Frank notebook and pen set at your elementary school book fair. Outfitted with the coolest stationary, you're set to be the most popular kid in class. But little do you know, Lisa Frank's backstory isn't quite the neon dreamland it seems to be. This week, Sierra tells a terrifying tale of cocaine and neon baby animals, while Colin tries to remember Lisa Frank's technicolor dreamland. Join us as we talk about bad names for babies, the nostal...

75 - Golden Thighs and Fava Beans - Pythagoras of Samos

January 03, 2023 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

Remember when you were in school and you learned about the Pythagorean theorem and realized it's stupid and useless and there's absolutely no point? Well. . . now there is. Kinda. This week, Colin tells a tale of cannibalism and Greek gods, while Sierra speculates what kind of dinosaur Jesus rode. Join us as we discuss smart dads, music theory IV, and an entire religion based on a geometric shape. It's strict, it's complex, and it's mindless. It's math! Check Out Our Blog!

74 - Flour Is Mid - Betty Crocker

December 27, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 34.4 MB

She sees you when you're baking. She knows when you're awake. She knows if you bake bad or good, so don't mess up your birthday cake. It's Betty Crocker. In this episode, Sierra tells Colin how award winning (and explosive) flour plotted its way into every American's pantry. You'll hear about Guy Fieri's newest television series, disastrous Kmart chronicles, and what the heck neon actually is. Check Out Our Blog!

BONUS - Our Ugliest Christmas Sweaters

December 22, 2022 16:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MB

Merry Christmas from the Basement!   In this short bonus episode, Sierra and Colin trade Christmas party tales. You'll hear about awkward family gatherings, our favorite ugly sweaters, and quirky people we both know.

73 - Pie Girl Dinner - Strippers in Cakes

December 20, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MB

Picture this: you go to a party in some fancy New York City high-rise. They bring in a cake. A girl jumps out of it. Everyone loves it. And you only have one question: why'd you ruin the cake!? This week, Colin tells us the history of girls jumping out of cake while Sierra describes some of the worst (best?) Christmas movies she’s watched this week. Join us as we discuss how to tame a bird, Sierra's childhood dog, and how to make peppermint bark. Check Out Our Blog!

72 - Lake Cow Bacon - 3 Dudes and Some Hippos

December 13, 2022 11:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MB

Every great adventurer has 3 things: a mission, the grit to get it done, and a rivalry with someone who likes blowing up bridges. In Episode 72, Sierra tells the tale of an adventurer, his arch nemesis, and a plot to bring them together to solve a meat scandal. Join us as we calculate the speed of carnival rides, chat about Colin's targeted ads, and discuss how to ship a hippopotamus. Check Out Our Blog!

71 - Interstate Paws - Owney the Mail Dog

December 06, 2022 11:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MB

You know what makes everything better? Dogs. Have a bad day? DOG. Scrape your knee? DOG. Still single even though your relatives keep BEGGING you to find a partner? . . . DOG!!! In this episode, Colin tells (yet another) story about trains while Sierra gushes over a dog named Owney. Join us as we discuss snail mail propaganda, post office fever dreams, and the canine version of OnlyFans. Check Out Our Blog!

70 - Find a Hobby - Bizarre Mass Gatherings

November 29, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MB

Abraham Lincoln, giant phallic statues, and Frozen Dead Guys. What do they all have in common? Big groups of people REALLY like them. And this is episode is about those groups of people. This week, Colin and Sierra take turns clicking the seatbelt and telling the stories of some of the most interesting global gatherings. Join us as we discuss the real identity of a Secret Santa, Green Day’s newest single, and how to properly store your late grandfather's body. Check Out Our Blog!

BONUS - Hairy Puberty and the Chamber of Secrets - Drunkcast

November 26, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MB

Sierra and Colin watched a really bad movie based on a book written by a scummy crummy transphobe. In this bonus episode, they summarize the film's plot as a selfless act of community service. (They watched it so you don't have to!)  Tune in for maraschino cherries in places they shouldn't be, unrealistic sports, and guest appearances by Conan O'Brien and Colin's middle school mascot!

69 - Slut Shamed in the Sunday Morning Paper - Anne-Josèphe Terwagne

November 22, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MB

We’ve all done it. Giggled under your breath at the mention of 69. Chuckled at someone alluding to the act of 69-ing. But WHO actually enjoys this heinous deed? (Spoiler: it's not us) This week, Colin tells us about French revolutionary Anne-Josèphe Terwagne while Sierra explains where donut holes come from. Join us as we discover the molecular structure of carbs, the year 1969, and Wikipedia's sexual liberation. Check Out Our Blog | Visit OnlyFiats.com

68 - REMAIN CALM - The History of the Graham Cracker

November 15, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MB

The bookends of a great campfire treat or a wonderful after-school snack; the trusty graham cracker. Did you ever wonder how it came into existence? Well, we can tell you now, it’s not what you’d expect. This week, Sierra tells the tale of the goddamn cracker that invented the graham cracker, while Colin reminds us that masturbation and food are not related. Join us as we discuss the importance of modern social etiquette, a drag queen named Cholera, and why we should all consume more s’mor...

67 - A Bad Breakup and an Ice Castle - Empress Anna Ivanovna

November 08, 2022 11:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MB

You know that feeling when you just got dumped and it feels like literally everyone around you is in love and happy? Well, we definitely know that feeling, because of this story. This week, Sierra and Colin navigate the icky-icky egg shells surrounding Anna Ivanovna, the self-centered queen of Russia. Join us as we discuss the ice physics, the difference between a boar and a pig, and Sierra's extreme misconceptions about the shape of the earth. Check Out Our Blog

66 - Open Your Milk - Dairy in the United States

November 01, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MB

It's been around for years. It's in your house right now. It's enjoyed at almost every meal. It's everywhere (probably in your pockets too). It's cheese. And there's way too much of it! This week, Colin advocates for the lactose intolerant while telling the ridiculous history of an American favorite food group: cheese. Join us as we discuss the USDA's racist undertones, the length of an underground bunker lease, and how stressful the food pyramid really is! Check Out Our Blog!

65 - Wood Carving from HELL - Halloween Special with Jeremy

October 25, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MB

How do you feel about ghosts? What about circus acts? This episode might help you answer both questions! Maybe. This week, we are joined by contractors-turned-ghost-hunters Jeremy and Amanda, as they tell some scary (and scary funny) stories. Join us as we talk about how to water graveyard grass, how much a Coke bottle is worth, and what it takes to make a pool full of holy water. Check Out Our Blog

64 - 2 Fire Signs, 1 Story - The Moulin Rouge with Simon Hyperion

October 18, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MB

Plug in your brain worms and glue on your eyelashes, because drag king extraordinaire, Simon Hyperion joins us in the basement this week! This week, Colin rushes through the history of the Moulin Rouge, while Simon educates us on the layout of theaters. Join us as we discuss Nazi sex workers, Sierra's water sign itchiness, and the difference between stage and movie musicals. Check Out Our Blog!

63 – Midwife Man – Mary Toft

October 11, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MB

People used to do some crazy things for clout. And this might be the craziest thing we've ever heard of. This week, Sierra tells the story of Mary Toft, a woman who went to the extreme to become famous, while Colin slowly realizes that this whole thing is nasty. Join us as we discuss the correct spelling of psoriasis, old-timey science experiments, and the miracle of childbirth. Check Out Our Blog

62 - Of Course It's Cyanide! - The Cuyahoga River

October 04, 2022 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MB

What's that phrase? Oil and water don't mix? This week, Colin puts Cleveland back on the basement map while Sierra explains conspiracy theories about the Big One. Join us as we discuss the cost of bridge infrastructure, the flammability of drywall, and the only good thing Richard Nixon has ever done. Check Out Our Blog!

61 – Adam & Eve Had Bread – Bread and WWII

September 27, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MB

This episode is the best thing since sliced bread! Or that’s what we thought. This week, Sierra plugs in her brain worms to tell the story of sliced bread, while Colin tries to figure out when serrated knives were invented. Join us as we discuss why America was involved in World War II, who was responsible for the pronunciation of “Chillicothe,” and our newest restaurant idea that surprisingly has nothing to do with bread. Check Out Our Blog!

60 - Tricky Dick(tators)

September 20, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MB

Have you ever met someone that is so obsessed with themselves that they have to make sure everyone else is too? Well if you haven't, now is your chance. This week, Colin and Sierra add two more colorful characters to their ever-expanding deck of Weird People We Know About Trading Cards. Join us as we mispronounce everything, discuss the accounting-to-journalism pipeline, and the difference between hats and wigs. Check Out Our Blog

59 - Lamp Lady - Florence Nightingale

September 13, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MB

1800s humans did a lot of hard things. They built bridges, fought wars with real guns, and even shipped entire buildings across the ocean. But basic hygeine? Ehhh . . . This week, Colin tells us about legendary nurse Florence Nightingale, while Sierra makes dining tables out of a new kind of wood. You'll hear about poop chutes, the trickle down effect, and how you can be a feminist and still be a racist!  Check Out Our Blog

58 - School Sux, Chess Roolz - Bobby Fischer

September 06, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

Everyone has a hobby. Some people spend their free time playing golf, other people knit scarves. Different strokes for different folks. But people that play chess? They're built different. Big time chess player and diva, Bobby Fischer, is a great example of this. This week on the pod, Sierra tries to classify classified ads while Colin mansplains Russia. You'll hear our thoughts on sexy Russians, watered-down versions of former U.S. Presidents, and fresh suggestions on how to cheat at the ...

57 – Billion Dollar Bulge – Eruption of Mount St. Helens

August 30, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MB

Have you ever popped a pimple? Have you ever wanted to? Mother Nature sure did, and she made it everyone’s problem. This week, Sierra cosplays as an inanimate object (again) while Colin tells the story of the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens. Join us as we discuss different types of bras, what it’s like evacuating from a potential natural disaster, and movies that will give you trauma. Check Out Our Blog

56 - Ransacked a Sequoia - D.B. Cooper

August 23, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MB

Welcome back to Sierra's Conspiracy Corner! Have you ever wanted to disappear off the face of the earth? Well look no further! Seriously, don't look any further. This thing is unsolvable. This week, Sierra spins the tale of D.B. Cooper, a mystery man of the sky who got away with a lot all while wearing cool sunglasses. Join us as we chat about the importance of clip-on ties, what is listed on Mormon warrants, and who is actually in charge of Colin's brain worms. Check Out Our Blog

55 - Justice for Myrtle - Brother XII

August 16, 2022 12:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MB

Have you ever met someone that thinks they're the epitome of religious perfection? Well, now you have. Meet Brother XII (not to be confused with the Twelfth Brother). He started a club, exploited the club, then didn't want the club anymore. This week, Colin tells the story of Edward Arthur Wilson, a man who was more than crazy and had a lot of weird ideas that included embezzlement. Join us as we discuss colonies (not the bee ones), Sierra's perfect day of retirement, and what we think an ...

54 – Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner – Alice Roosevelt

August 09, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MB

It's the early 1900s. You're young, gorgeous, and VERY bothered. Your dad whispers and carries a big stick, and you're making boats go faster. You're Alice Roosevelt. In this episode, Sierra tells the story of the socialite of the twentieth century, while Colin doesn't listen to a word she says. Tune in to hear about burying things on White House property, roommates with big swords, and Presidential conspiracies. Check Out Our Blog

53 - Don't Put Cleveland on the Map - Balloonfest '86

August 02, 2022 10:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MB

What would a circus clown's worst nightmare look like? We have a guess: Balloonfest '86. This week, Sierra confesses her hatred for a common party decoration while Colin tells the foolish story of Balloonfest '86. Join us as we discuss the origins of a bad NFL team name, weird Victorian idioms, and how balloons interfered with a police investigation. Check Out Our Blog

BONUS - Colin Is Not A Good Boy - Harry Styles with Annabelle

July 28, 2022 13:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

Fool Colin once, shame on you. Fool Colin twice, we'll see what happens.  In the aftermath of the bamboozling of the century, also known as The Colin Trap™, Sierra and Annabelle chat about one of Gen Z's most beloved white men.  Join us as we discuss the life of Harry Styles, his impact on a generation and the queer community, and Colin's unrelated gay awakening. You'll hear about Annabelle's giant caterpillar, the validity of celebrity allyship, and the insanity of stan culture.

52 - The Colin Trap (with Annabelle)

July 26, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MB

To celebrate one whole year of being in the Basement, Sierra and Annabelle tell the story of two girls who got themselves into a pickle . . . but it's not quite the story that Colin was expecting. Join us as we discuss our idea for a new police force, the Bridge to Terabithia, and how you can basically get away with anything if it takes place before 2001. Check Out Our Blog!

51 - Big People Stuff - Andre the Giant

July 19, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MB

Put on your big boy pants because we're asking even bigger-boy questions: did they wear wigs? This week, Colin tells the story of André the Giant while Sierra won't stop asking very detailed questions that we don't have answers to. Join us as we discuss the use of velvet ropes, what a size 25 shoe looks like, and the different things you smell when you're not 6' tall. You can't miss it! Literally. Cause everything about this episode is giant. Check Out Our Blog

50 - Let's See Some Crime

July 12, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MB

We said we were never going to do it. We were never going to do stories about crime. And then we changed our minds. This week, Colin and Sierra take each other on two very different adventures while proving that any crime is . . . fine. Join us as we discuss Sierra's use of her college degree, why it's fine to steal from big corporations, and a weird mob-boss-prank-show talent agent. Check Out Our Blog

49 - Bing It, Bro! - Zzyzx Road

July 05, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MB

If Mary Kay and Jared Leto had a baby, it would be Curtis Howe Springer. He’s a little evangelical, and a lot mid-century scammer. In this episode, Sierra tells Colin about a movie called Zzyzx Road and the story behind her game show music. You’ll hear about loudspeaker sermons, hemorrhoid cures, and how to start a convent. Check Out Our Blog | Get Merch

49 - Hillsong and Meth - Zzyzx Road

July 05, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MB

If Mary Kay and Jared Leto had a baby, it would be Curtis Howe Springer. He’s a little evangelical, and a lot mid-century scammer.  In this episode, Sierra tells Colin about a movie called Zzyzx Road and the story behind her game show music. You’ll hear about loudspeaker sermons, hemorrhoid cures, and how to start a convent.

48 - That Filing Cabinet Lady - Julia Child

June 28, 2022 10:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MB

Julia Child was an American cooking teacher, author and television personality. But did you also know she was a giant f*ckin' nerd? This week, Colin brings back his many accents and personalities to tell the story of Julia Child, while Sierra unknowingly makes fun of her the entire time. Join us as we discuss sports that are meant for tall people only, the 'broom game,' and the appropriate appropriation of French cuisine Get a Sticker to Support Abortion Funds | Check Out Our Blog 

47 - Intellectual Theft - Einstein's Brain

June 21, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

Albert Einstein. One of the most respected and influential physicists of all time. But we all knew that already. This week, Sierra plays a trick on Colin while spinning a grand tale of theft and tomfoolery. Join us as we discuss planetary transits, bad research, and play Sierra's favorite game, Guess That Body Part! Check Out Our Blog!

46 - Dragging Our Balls - The History of Drag with Soña Rita

June 14, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 53.5 MB

Once upon a time, Sierra had a sad, straight life. Then, it all changed when the gayest tornado ever recorded ripped through her life and covered everything in rainbows. That tornado is this episode. This week,  drag queen Soña Rita joins Colin to  discuss the history of drag performance, while Sierra hangs on for dear life. Join us as we discuss what constitutes a hate crime, furries, and the most awful prank to ever exist on this podcast. --- Listen to Soña Rita's podcast, "What The Dra...

45 - People Prefer Pepsi - The History of Coca-Cola

June 07, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MB

It's one of the most recognized companies in the world, with a long and complicated history.  Between Nazis and New Coke, this company hasn't had it easy.  This week, Sierra spins the tale of Coca-Cola, while Colin ponders why our parents didn't let us have soda with dinner. Join us as we discuss furries, the New Coke Debacle, and why hourly employees were sent into war for the sake of marketing.

44 - Chernobyl the Ally - Cher as a Gay Icon

May 31, 2022 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB

That’s right. To kick off Pride month, we bring you the long history of the absolute ICON herself, Cher. This week, Colin conducts the Pride Train, which is covered in rainbows and blasting ‘Believe’. Join us as we discuss why kids shouldn’t be in the gym, what qualifies as a ‘Gay Anthem’, and how many dads is too many dads.  Listen to Queer Anthems 1920s-Today Playlist | Check Out Our Blog

43 - Pope on a Rope - 3 Bad Popes

May 24, 2022 10:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB

How do you feel about the Pope? What about orgies? Because those two things are definitely related!  This week, Sierra tells the stories of three no-good-very-bad popes while Colin adds them to our deck of Weird People We Know About Trading Cards (patent pending).  Join us as we discuss the difference between a Baptism and waterboarding, the true definition of simony, and our new candy invention. It's not just confusing, it's horny.

42 - Chair Bud - Big Cats in Colorado with Biker Jake

May 17, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MB

What do you get when you mix a somewhat normal white guy, giant cats, and a small-ish town in Colorado? This episode!  This week we are joined by our friend Jake the Biker, who helps Colin weave an intricate and complicated narrative about two men, furniture, and a bunch of cats. Join us as we discuss what 'mediterranean' looks like, expired bread, and how Sierra gaslit a bunch of seniors in a nursing home.

41 - Respect Your Local Woman - Anne Bonny and Mary Read

May 10, 2022 10:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

Queer people were invented in the 1970s, right? Today, we hear a completely different story. It's the legend of Anne Bonny and Mary Read. Join us as Sierra tells us the tale of two lesbian pirates, while Colin speculates on the Land of Phlegm. You'll hear about men telling women about their own damn bodies (sound familiar??), how to bamboozle your grandma, and the TRUTH about Stevie Wonder. ---- Check out our *NEW MERCH*!! Respect Your Local Woman bumper stickers now available here!

40 – Not Safe for Mom – Our History with Men

May 03, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MB

This week, Colin and Sierra dive into their dating history with the world’s worst type of people: men.  Join us as we discuss our red and green flags, who should pay for the first date, and why Sierra doesn’t trust a man in boxers. (This is not safe for work, moms, jesus, or children!)