Chaos Considered

Episodes

1. 31

   Episode 31 - The Shed at Dulwich & Rebranding Sea Grass

   This episode Emily pays homage to actual avatar of chaos Oobah Butler and the top restaurant in London. Claire invites Emily on a brainstorming session to make Sea Grass sexy. Follow us at @chaosconsidered on Instagram and Twitter. Visit chaosconsidered.com for more information. Send us your...

   Aug 20, 2021

   1h 07m
2. 30

   Episode 30 - Wotjek the Bear & Irula Snake Hunters

   This episode Emily discusses a true WW2 hero: Wotjek the Bear. Claire discusses how the Irula tribe's traditional ways of life are helping save The Everglades. Follow us @chaosconsidered on Instagram and Twitter. Visit chaosconsidered.com. email us your suggestions at [email protected]...

   Jul 29, 2021

   52m
3. 29

   Episode 29 - Kentucky Meat Shower

   Oops all chaos! After some difficulties on our end, we had to cut Claire's portion. But we had an absolute blast with Emily's topic so we're releasing it to you all anyways. In this episode Emily covers the mysterious Kentucky Meat Shower. Follow us @chaosconsidered on instagram and twitter.…

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   Jul 15, 2021

   32m
4. 31

   Minisode 3 - Kakapo Mood Music & Tiny Desk Concerts

   Welcome to a very musical minisode. After some brief talk about Eurovision, Emily launches into the story of the Kakapo and how some sweet sax solo may help save the species. Claire highlights the creation of NPR's tiny desk concerts and some of her very favorite artists who have graced that…

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   Jun 8, 2021

   52m
5. 28

   Episode 28 - Petrified Forest Curse & Bananas

   Hold for dog! This episode Emily describes the Petrified Forest Curse and preforms some dramatic readings. Claire goes through the five stages of grief over bananas, but there's a nugget of hope... somewhere. Follow us @chaosconsidered on twitter or Instagram. Email us at…

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   Jun 3, 2021

   1h 18m
6. 27

   Episode 27 - Bouldering & Eagle Massacre

   Murder mysteries abound! This week Emily covers bouldering, its cousin free soloing, and all of the crazy lingo. Claire makes this podcast a true crime podcast if you count birds and algae as being true crime. Follow us @chaosconsidered on twitter and instagram. Visit chaosconsidered.com Email us...

   May 20, 2021

   1h 14m
7. 26

   Episode 26 - Orphan Train & Mouse Teeth

   We know we say this a lot, but this episode has some real energy. Like Emily drinking wine from the bottle and Claire post-dog vomit energy. Either way things get wild. Emily talks all about orphan trains. Thats right, she actually finally does it, and its just as bad as Claire expected! Claire...

   May 6, 2021

   1h 15m
8. 25

   Episode 25 - Ever Given Suez Canal Blockage & Good St. Louis Energy

   This episode opens with a lot of dog pee pee talk. But once that's over, Emily deep dives into the Ever Given Suez Canal blockage and loses her mind over the moon, just a little bit. Claire discusses the best parts of St. Louis, MO: the people who make it wonderful. Follow us @chaosconsidered on...

   Apr 15, 2021

   1h 23m
9. 26

   Minisode 2 - Wombat Poop & The Benefits of the Arts

   Hey guys! We start this minisode hard and fast with some food crime. Go ahead and check out our Youtube to watch Claire literally eat her words! Glossing over the sins that have been committed, Emily squares up with the mechanics of cube-shaped wombat poop. Claire suggests a way to add a few more...

   Apr 8, 2021

   38m
10. 24

    Episode 24 - Octopus & Tree Cocoons

    This week Emily wishes Claire a very happy 24th birthday by talking all about an animal Claire specifically said she didn't like: the octopus! Claire looks forward to a year of growth by talking about some very cool science and innovation in the form of tree cocoons that allow saplings to survive...

    Mar 31, 2021

    1h 18m
11. 23

    Episode 23 - Living Without Fear & Bankhar Dogs

    This one starts out with a food sin, and its not even Emily's part of the episode. Instead, Emily covers "SM" a woman who is incapable of feeling fear, except for one extreme circumstance. Claire explains the deep cultural and environmental role the Bankhar dogs serve in remote Mongolian...

    Mar 18, 2021

    54m
12. 22

    Episode 22 - Kaspar Hauser & Jelle's Marble Runs

    Are we a true crime podcast now? Maybe! Emily tells the story of Kaspar Hauser, the mysterious German boy who may have been a lost prince. Meanwhile Claire really embraces her inner jock and gives a play by play of an exciting new sport: Marble Racing! Follow us on instagram and twitter...

    Mar 3, 2021

    1h 11m
13. 22

    Minisode 1 - Height Surgery & Jerusalem Rose

    What do you get when you combine a late night recording with an all new format? Whatever this is! In the first ever monthly podcast within a podcast, Emily explains height surgery and spins some very "interesting" tangents. For all the plant lovers, Claire brings both the Rose of Jericho and the...

    Mar 1, 2021

    41m
14. 21

    Episode 21 - Ball Lightning & Mola Mola the Ocean Sunfish

    This episode has some... lets say particular vibes. Emily keeps a *positive attitude* when describing ball lightning and all the ways in which it may or may not exist. In a shocking turn of events, Claire steals the Mola Mola, the ocean sunfish and truly one of the strangest creatures floating…

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    Feb 18, 2021

    1h 02m
15. 20

    Episode 20 - Cocaine Hippos & Reporters Without Borders

    No ball lightning to be found here! Instead Emily explores the fascinating problem of Pablo Escobar's Cocaine Hippos. Claire has a two for one and describes not only the smallest snowman in the world, but also the very important work Reporters Without Borders is doing within the world of…

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    Jan 28, 2021

    1h 21m
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    Episode 19 - John Dillermand & Surgical Innovations

    This episode Emily discusses the controversial children's show about a man and his uncontrollable penis, John Dillermand. Claire also talks about a television show, except hers showcases top surgeons from around the globe and the incredible, lifesaving procedures they perform every day. Follow us...

    Jan 14, 2021

    1h 13m
17. 18

    Episode 18 - Medieval Animal Trials & DnD Communities

    Happy Holidays everyone! This is our favorite episode yet. Emily tells Claire the story of the rats of Autun and offers some truly hot takes on Remy Ratatouille. Claire sparks a discussion on the therapuetic benefits of Dungeons and Dragons, which just derails into a full on declaration of love…

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    Jan 1, 2021

    1h 07m
18. 17

    Episode 17 - Disgusting Food Museum & Barry the Bobbit Worm

    This episode Emily and Claire really encourage you to have a good cry about it. Emily discussed the Disgusting Food Museum and the cultural subjectivity of disgust. Claire only makes things worse by introducing the king of invertebrates, barry the bobbit worm. Follow us @chaosconsidered on…

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    Dec 2, 2020

    1h 05m
19. 16

    Episode 16 - The Great Boston Molasses Flood & Homegrown National Parks

    This week Emily details the bizarre and deadly Boston molasses flood of 1919. Claire encourages us to join the grassroots (minus the grass) movement of the homegrown national parks. This one's got post election vibes ya'll. Follow us @chaosconsidered on twitter and instagram. Email us at...

    Nov 18, 2020

    57m
20. 15

    Episode 15 - Rebecca the Raccoon & Ocean Clean-up

    This episode goes out to all the trash monsters out there! Emily covers Rebecca the Raccoon, the official white house raccoon, and explores the culinary history of eating said raccoons. Claire guides us through a complex and ultimately hopeful conversation on ocean conservation. Follow on twitter...

    Nov 4, 2020

    1h 08m
21. 14

    Episode 14 - The Schmidt Spicy Sting Index & Our New Friend Pando

    This episode Emily explains the Schmidt Sting Index, the man behind it, and some fun facts about stinging insects. Claire introduces us to Emily's newest friend Pando, the largest living organism on earth.

    Oct 21, 2020

    1h 14m
22. 13

    Episode 13 - Waterloo (Waterloo!) Teeth & Our Mother Mitski

    Once again, Emily and Claire rallied against a new slew of technical difficulties. Despite the VERY REAL struggle, Emily covers the history of dentures and Claire gives praise to indie rock icon Mitski. Follow us @chaosconsidered on twitter and instagram. Email us [email protected] Visit...

    Oct 8, 2020

    1h 11m
23. 12

    Episode 12 - Chernobyl Puppies & Audobon Birb Society

    Ya'll will not believe the amount of technical difficulties this episode had. Nevertheless, your girls rallied. In this episode Emily gives Claire a tour of Chernobyl today. Claire details the official distinctions between birbs and borbs. WYR: following or watching.

    Sep 16, 2020

    1h 05m
24. 11

    Episode 11 - "Planet" Nine & Boiling River (of Soup)

    Despite her best attempts at stalling, this episode Emily tackles Planet Nine and the mysteries that still lurk in our solar system. Claire takes us on a journey deep within the Amazon rainforest where a river literally boils. Along the way, they discuss alien abductions, that good green stuff…

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    Aug 20, 2020

    1h 01m
25. 10

    Episode 10 - The NEMASODE ft. Watergate

    It's finally here people! The Nemasode has arrived. Emily regales Claire will all sorts of fun worm facts. In return, Claire retreats to her comfort zone: Watergate. WYR: Hot or Cold? Go to chaosconsidered.com. Follow us on twitter and instragram @chaosconsidered. Email us your topic suggestions...

    Aug 6, 2020

    56m
26. 9

    Episode 9 - Waffle House War Room & Human Fish

    The girls are back! Between the disaster that is the year 2020 and Emily's new wormsona, the podcast gets off to a "great start". But don't fear! This episode Emily hails the Waffle House Index as our final beacon of stability. Claire gets into the almight olm and inspires some vacation...

    Jul 15, 2020

    58m
27. 8

    Episode 8 - The Pinkest Petty & "Happy Facts"

    This week Claire takes her new mic out for a test run! Emily explains the legendary Semple vs. Kapoor feud. Claire once again declares her love, this time for Mr. Darcy before showering the podcast with "happy facts". WYR: clean or dirty? Follow us @chaosconsidered on twitter and insta visit...

    Mar 26, 2020

    48m
28. 7

    Episode 7 - Taste Testes & Aunt Brands

    In this episode Emily takes us all to the bottom of a sinkhole with her segment on the testicle's ability to taste. Claire attempts to find a way out of talking about her nephew and the magic of being an aunt. WYR: idiot or just kidding? Follow us @chaosconsidered Email [email protected]...

    Mar 12, 2020

    56m
29. 6

    Episode 6 - Cascadia Subduction Zone & Turtle Butts

    In this episode Emily details her very real fear of the Cascadia Subduction Zone. Claire rides a rollercoaster of emotion when she simultaneously expresses her love for turtle butts and gets very, very mad at Emily. WYR: dance or sing? Follow us @chaosconsidered. Email [email protected]....

    Feb 21, 2020

    56m
30. 5

    Episode 5 - A Farewell to Boba & Technology for Good

    This episode Emily takes Claire on a tour de body horror featuring her favorite animal, frogs! Claire steers things back on track by leading a fascinating and sincere discussion of healthcare technology. WYR: scales or fur? Follow us twitter and instragram @chaosconsidered. Visit...

    Feb 14, 2020

    59m
31. 4

    Episode 4 - The Search for Seratonin & Claire's Confession of Love

    This episode we start out by asking only the most important question. Then Emily brings the mood down by explaining the Tanganyika Laughter Epidemic. Luckily, Claire came extra prepared for this episode and confessed her undying love to a digital dinosaur. WYD: universal or personal? Follow us on...

    Feb 6, 2020

    58m
32. 3

    Episode 3 - Blood? Don't Need It & Hangry Boys

    In this episode Emily discusses suspended animation's entrance into the medical world. Claire finds a lot in common with tasmanian devils. (But not before falling into Emily's worm trap.) WYR: Ketchup or Hot Dog? Follow us on twitter & insta @chaosconsidered. Visit chaosconsidered.com

    Jan 30, 2020

    51m
33. 2

    Episode 2 - A Legion of Worms & Deep Dives

    Uh-oh fam, its the ocean episode. Emily truly challenges Claire this episode with a doublewhammy of human toes and pyrosomes. Claire attempts to recover by taking on deep diving. WYR: Pinkie or Thumb? Follow us twitter and instagram @chaosconsidered. Email us [email protected]

    Jan 26, 2020

    47m
34. 1

    Episode 1 - Mind Blind & Freerange Iceskating

    This episode Emily explains aphantasia, or mind blindness, and sets up for some pretty killer (and definitely not repetitive) jokes. Claire brings up wild iceskating and shoots down Emily's suggestion that they become domestic iceskater farmers. Instagram and twitter @chaosconsidered! Check out...

    Jan 23, 2020

    48m