S3E87 Hello Satan with Caitlin Alyn

Join us on a hilariously mind-bending journey into the world of comedy, cartoons, and conspiracy theories. In this episode, we engage in an entertaining chat with the effervescent Caitlin Alyn, as she spills the beans on her comedic beginnings and her successful comedy show revival post-COVID. But the laughter doesn't stop there. Prepare for a deep dive into the world of our beloved character, Hello Kitty. We uncover her intriguing origins, her role in Japan's post-WWII image reconstruction, and even wild theories suggesting a connection to alien existence. In the final leg of our journey, we venture into the captivating realm of cartoon conspiracy theories, exploring characters like Godfrey from Garfield, Tom and Jerry, and the Flintstones. This episode promises a rollercoaster of emotions, as we laugh, ponder, and question our understanding of the cartoon world.ABOUT OUR GUESTCaitlin Alyn is a comedian, actress, and producer originally from North Carolina. After years of studying filmmaking, Caitlin moved to Los Angeles and quickly found herself immersed in the comedy scene doing improv and sketch before discovering standup.LINKS & RESEARCH Our researchers do most of their "research" online, so take our "facts" for what they are. With that in mind, much of the information we got for this episode was gleaned from the following sources:https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/miranda/la-et-cam-hello-kitty-in-los-angeles-not-a-cat-20140826-column.htmlhttps://www.snopes.com/fact-check/hello-kitty-good-bye-soul/ https://www.toynk.com/blogs/news/what-does-hello-kitty-mean-backwardshttps://www.npr.org/transcripts/4792324https://www.ofm.co.za/article/the-joyride-blog/315966/conspiracy-corner-is-garfield-living-an-imagined-life-https://www.gocomics.com/garfield/1989/10/23https://garfieldminusgarfield.net/page/475 https://boingboing.net/2006/08/09/death-of-garfield-my.htmlhttps://www.deccanherald.com/special-features/when-famous-cartoons-sparked-conspiracy-theories-1066583.htmlFIND US ONLINEWebsite: http://unofficialofficialstory.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunofficialofficialstorypod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheUnofOfStoryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxGCoSTC0bmTk5GVFHP4l3wABOUT US What are "they" not telling us? We'll find out, figure out, and, when all else fails, make up the missing pieces to some of the most scandalous conspiracies, unexplained phenomena, and true crime affecting our world today. Join comedian Dwayne Perkins, writer Koji Steven Sakai, and comedian/actor/writer Cat Alvarado on The Unofficial Official Story Podcast every month, and by the end of each episode, we'll tell you what's really...maybe...happening. CREDITSThe intro and outro song was created by Brian "Deep" Watters. You can hear his music at https://soundcloud.com/deepwatters.Hosts: Cat Alvarado, Dwayne Perkins, and Koji Steven SakaiWritten by Allison Wong Edited and Produced by Koji Steven Sakai