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Better in Theory

by Brenna and Riley

You know how there are just some things that happen and no one really seems to have an answer or there are about 57 million "plausible" theories? Well, you can't possibly have the time to go through all of those; that's where we come in! Ok, who are we? We're two friends who have a knack for all things mysterious. We'll do all the work and present you with theories to some of history's most infamous mysteries, so you can sound super interesting on your next date. Look, we're not matchmakers, but we'll guarantee you'll make an impression. We just can't say what kind of impression it'll be.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 4: You Shall Not Pass

    It's our first big one, y'all, and we really went for it. Join Riley and Brenna this week for a rundown on one of the darkest and most confusing camp stories in history: the tragedy of Dyatlov Pass. Was it an avalanche, infrasound, or something spookier that led to the deaths of 9 Soviet hikers…

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  2. Episode 3: BUTE!

    We're back with episode 3 for you! This week we cover the controversial 1968 Kentucky Derby. Riley tells you all about the surprisingly riveting conspiracy around First-Place-In-Our-Hearts Dancer's Image, and we briefly explore Brenna's paralyzing fear of horses. Visit us on Instagram and Twitter...

  3. Episode 2: A Gravedigger in a Canadian Tuxedo

    Welcome back to episode 2! This week Riley and Brenna cover a huge conspiracy from 1969. No, not that Stanley Kubrick helped fake the moon landing. Not the Chicago Seven conspiracy either. Not even "The Capitalist Conspiracy" directed by G. Edward Griffin. This week, we're talking the supposed...

  4. Episode 1: A Dancefloor On Stilts

    Welcome to Better in Theory 2.0! New host Riley joins Brenna (the older part of the original sister hosts duo) to discuss a well-known Portland landmark- The Witch's Castle. Does the history of the land contribute to its spooky notoriety, or is it just a high school party hotspot in a crumbling...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

You know how there are just some things that happen and no one really seems to have an answer or there are about 57 million "plausible" theories? Well, you can't possibly have the time to go through all of those; that's where we come in! Ok, who are we? We're two friends who have a knack for all things mysterious. We'll do all the work and present you with theories to some of history's most infamous mysteries, so you can sound super interesting on your next date. Look, we're not matchmakers, but we'll guarantee you'll make an impression. We just can't say what kind of impression it'll be.

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Brenna and Riley

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How many episodes does Better in Theory have?

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What is Better in Theory about?

You know how there are just some things that happen and no one really seems to have an answer or there are about 57 million "plausible" theories? Well, you can't possibly have the time to go through all of those; that's where we come in! Ok, who are we? We're two friends who have a knack for all...

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Better in Theory has 4 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts Better in Theory?

Better in Theory is created and hosted by Brenna and Riley.
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