Grand Ramblings
by Hilary Smith & Shelby Tieche
Shelby and Hilary are two best friends and kindred spirits who love to discuss the good, the bad, and the downright weird. Join them every week for 30+ minutes of chit-chat about life's little oddities. Lots of laughs, drinking, and breaking out into song is guaranteed.
Episodes
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Episode 24 - Project MKUltra Part III - So Many What Ifs
Hilary and Shelby close out their MKUltra series with this last episode. They cover conspiracy theories, justice served and any possible hint of a silver lining from this whole messed up scenario.
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Episode 24 - Project MKUltra Part II - Playing The Sims IRL
"Government-run human mind-control experiments" sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie. But in reality, it was the core of Project MKUltra. In part two of the MKUltra series, Shelby explores the methods, including using LSD, that the CIA used in an attempt to master mind control.
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Episode 23 - Project MKUltra Part I - The (Second) Red Scare
Get ready for a wild ride! This week, Hilary and Shelby talk about what made Project MKUltra seem like a good idea -- the Red Scare.
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Episode 22 - Booze Tues - Internet Friends are the Best Friends
In this very special Booze Tues episode, Shelby sits down with CEO, creative director, lady boss and owner of Ally Rae Thread Co. Ally Flinski. They talk her company, accomplishments and the real important questions..White Claw or Wine?
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Episode 21 - Alcatraz Part III - Ghosts Can't Swim
This week, Hilary and Shelby wrap up their Alcatraz series. This episode covers what life is like on Alcatraz today, some interesting facts, and the obvious entertainment of the hauntings of Alcatraz Island. Also, did someone mention mimosa and kayaking tours?
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Episode 20 - Alcatraz Part II - Alvin (Karpis) and the Chipmunks
In part two of the Alcatraz story, Hilary tells Shelby about some of the most infamous prisoners who made it to the island, a mysterious escape attempt, and what happened to the island after it closed.
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Episode 19 - Alcatraz Part I - The First Garrison
It's Tuesday and Grand Ramblings is kicking off our newest series about Alcatraz Island. Shelby starts part one of this series by going over the crazy history of the island and what went down before it became a federal prison. We cover the prisoners, we talk escapes, we also take a break from…
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Episode 18 - Booze Tues - Hangry Dietitians and A Croat Kween
Season Two means a new Grand Ramblings minisode interview series: Booze Tues. On our first installment Hilary and Shelby (the twos in Tues obvi) sit down with dietitian, Croatian queen and most importantly their best friend Petra Radman. We talk about her career in the hospital (spoiler, it's not...
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Episode 17 - Radium Girls Part II - Science, B*!#%!
In Part II of the Radium Girls series, Shelby delivers another science lesson — and then some. Be prepared to have your mind blown as Shelby and Hilary discuss the Radium Girls' fate and the deadly substance that sealed it.
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Episode 16 - Radium Girls Part I - The Cure All
Grand Ramblings kicks off season two with a new format (shocking). In this first-parter of their series, Hilary and Shelby cover the history of The Radium Girls.
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Episode 15 - Christmas Eve Crossover
On this episode Shelby brings Sam from All The Way Through podcast back on the show to discuss all things good and bad about the holidays.
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Episode 14.5 - That's Gonna Leave a Mark: Holiday Edition
In this week's minisode, Shelby and Hilary swap stories about holiday injuries -- and not just from carving the turkey.
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Episode 14 - Black Friday Madness
With the holidays quickly approaching, Hilary dives into one of the most polarizing days of the year: Black Friday. In this episode, you'll find out if Shelby and Hilary are crowd-loving shopping fanatics, learn some Black Friday traditions that Americans follow, and get a peek into the dark side...
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Episode 13.5 - Get to Know Grand Ramblings
Have you ever wanted to know what Shelby and Hilary like to drink (besides White Claw)? What about how they met? In this extra-special episode of Grand Ramblings, your co-hosts reveal all.
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Episode 13 - It's Mercury's Universe, We're Just Living In It
This week, Shelby explains Mercury retrograde — and why it ruins lives — to Hilary. Skepticism ensues.
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Episode 12.5 - Let's Talk Tire Murders
Back with the newest minisode, the girls stuck to the random word format. This week they cover some stories that are tied to "tire murders". Hilary goes over the murder-suicide of Jim Tyler, and Shelby discusses the still unsolved and tragic flat tire murders of Florida.
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Episode 12 - Horror at the Cecil Hotel
The Cecil Hotel in downtown L.A. is a magnet for unfortunate -- and horrific -- events. This week, Hilary takes Shelby through the timeline of The Cecil's dark past. They talk Richard Ramirez, Elisa Lam, and much, much more.
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Episode 11.5 - Cabbage Murders and Flying Produce
In this minisode, the ladies discuss bizarre cases of cabbage-related murders. Find out the story behind the headline "TURNIP HURLED FROM CAR KILLS MAN IN LONDON" in Shelby's segment, and stay tuned for Hilary's tragic tale of John and Jane Williams.
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Episode 11 - The Funny One
In this comedy-filled episode, Shelby breaks down the history of comedy films and the ladies discuss their all-time favorites. Get ready...there are lots of poorly-delivered movie quotes ahead.
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Episode 10.5 *Bonus* - Who Is Outlier Visual?
WE HAVE OUR FIRST GUEST YALL! On this episode Hilary is out so Shelby sits down in our first installment of Get to Know GR with the one and only Sam. Mastermind of Outlier Visual, Grand Ramblings sound guy, hardcore music connoisseur, best cat dad, and obviously..her boyfriend. They discuss how…
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Episode 10.5 - Fictional, Fact, or Just F#@!ed Up?
Have you ever wondered where the origin of favorite nursery rhymes came from? Like did the muffin man really run around selling his delicious baked goods in his village? Or the seeming innocent rhyme of Ring Around the Rosie? What about the root story of all the scary movie plots you've seen?…
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Episode 10 - Chads and Brads: An Origin Story
On this week's episode, Hilary and Shelby explore the surprisingly long history of American fraternities and sororities. Join the girls as they chat secret societies, rush week, and famous pledges.
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Episode 9.5 – Tourist Trap or Haunted Past?
It's spooky season year round for Shelby and Hilary, but they're taking the fall weather as an opportunity to talk haunted houses. In this minisode, Shelby tells Hilary about the infamous Lizzie Borden home and Hilary dives into the haunted past of the oldest building in Georgia. continue reading
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Episode 9.5 – Tourist Trap or Haunted Past?
It's spooky season year round for Shelby and Hilary, but they're taking the fall weather as an opportunity to talk haunted houses. In this minisode, Shelby tells Hilary about the infamous Lizzie Borden home and Hilary dives into the haunted past of the oldest building in Georgia. continue reading
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Episode 9 – It’s Pumpkin Spice SZN and We’re Running Out Of Claws
Pumpkin Spice, fall weather vibes and White Claw shortages..oh my! It's September so this means this week the girls share everything that makes their inner basic bitch flourish during this wonderful time of the year. They also go into why we are so obsessed with pumpkin spice because..surprise!...
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Episode 9 – It's Pumpkin Spice SZN and We're Running Out Of Claws
Pumpkin Spice, fall weather vibes and White Claw shortages..oh my! It's September so this means this week the girls share everything that makes their inner basic bitch flourish during this wonderful time of the year. They also go into why we are so obsessed with pumpkin spice because..surprise!...
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Episode 8.5 – Chemtrails and Tupac Shakur
In this episode of Champagne Theories, Shelby and Hilary chat conspiracies (again). This time, they chat about chemtrail believers and also convince themselves that Tupac is alive, well, and living his best life. continue reading
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Episode 8.5 – Chemtrails and Tupac Shakur
In this episode of Champagne Theories, Shelby and Hilary chat conspiracies (again). This time, they chat about chemtrail believers and also convince themselves that Tupac is alive, well, and living his best life. continue reading
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Episode 8 – Yay Sports!
Most folks say that love makes people crazy. We say that sports makes people crazy. In this episode, Hilary and Shelby talk sports in America all the way from violent lacrosse games of yore to multi-million dollar sports paraphernalia purchases. Tune in to hear the play-by-play of the history of...
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Episode 8 – Yay Sports!
Most folks say that love makes people crazy. We say that sports makes people crazy. In this episode, Hilary and Shelby talk sports in America all the way from violent lacrosse games of yore to multi-million dollar sports paraphernalia purchases. Tune in to hear the play-by-play of the history of...
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Episode 7.5 – Just Don’t Go Out in the Woods Alone
Shelby and Hilary share stories of bizarre and borderline terrifying National Park disappearances and unsolved deaths. They also cover what exactly makes it so difficult to investigate these occurrences. This week they go over the strange short-lived disappearance (definitely abduction) of…
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Episode 7.5 – Just Don't Go Out in the Woods Alone
Shelby and Hilary share stories of bizarre and borderline terrifying National Park disappearances and unsolved deaths. They also cover what exactly makes it so difficult to investigate these occurrences. This week they go over the strange short-lived disappearance (definitely abduction) of…
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Episode 7 – Battle of the Boy Bands
It's the highly anticipated episode y'all..Hilary and Shelby finally put to rest the battle of the boy bands: *NSYNC vs. Backstreet Boys. Tune in to see not only who comes out on top, but some quality history on how boy bands came to be. continue reading
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Episode 7 – Battle of the Boy Bands
It's the highly anticipated episode y'all..Hilary and Shelby finally put to rest the battle of the boy bands: *NSYNC vs. Backstreet Boys. Tune in to see not only who comes out on top, but some quality history on how boy bands came to be. continue reading
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Episode 6.5 – They’re Not a Runaway!
In this episode of Champagne Theories, Shelby and Hilary investigate two cold cases. Listen as the girls dig into the perplexing mysteries of the Grimes sisters and Amber Hagerman. continue reading
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Episode 6.5 – They're Not a Runaway!
In this episode of Champagne Theories, Shelby and Hilary investigate two cold cases. Listen as the girls dig into the perplexing mysteries of the Grimes sisters and Amber Hagerman. continue reading
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Episode 6 – They Say it’s Your Birthday
Birthdays come around every year whether you’re ready or not. But have you ever thought about why we blow out candles while people awkwardly sing to us off-tune just to then binge on cake? In this episode, Hilary brings Shelby through the history of birthdays. Get ready for talking pharaohs…
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Episode 6 – They Say it's Your Birthday
Birthdays come around every year whether you're ready or not. But have you ever thought about why we blow out candles while people awkwardly sing to us off-tune just to then binge on cake? In this episode, Hilary brings Shelby through the history of birthdays. Get ready for talking pharaohs…
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Champagne Theories 5 – That Bodie Though
This week, the girls share some facts about epic ghost towns. First, they dive into Bodie, California, a once booming (but now cursed) gold mining ghost town. They also explore New York's North Brother island, where the infamous Typhoid Mary was quarantined in the early 1900s. continue reading
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Champagne Theories 5 – That Bodie Though
This week, the girls share some facts about epic ghost towns. First, they dive into Bodie, California, a once booming (but now cursed) gold mining ghost town. They also explore New York's North Brother island, where the infamous Typhoid Mary was quarantined in the early 1900s. continue reading
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Episode 5 – Dowries and I Do Crews
Wedding season is in full swing. But before Pinterest and The Knot, how did people plan weddings? And how has the meaning of marriage changed through the years? continue reading
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Episode 5 – Dowries and I Do Crews
Wedding season is in full swing. But before Pinterest and The Knot, how did people plan weddings? And how has the meaning of marriage changed through the years? continue reading
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Champagne Theories 4 – Illuminati Airports and Avril Stand-Ins
On this episode of Champagne Theories, Hilary and Shelby talk conspiracy theories! They discuss the illuminati infiltration of the Denver International Airport and the (even more) far-fetched theory that Avril Lavinge is dead. continue reading
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Champagne Theories 4 – Illuminati Airports and Avril Stand-Ins
On this episode of Champagne Theories, Hilary and Shelby talk conspiracy theories! They discuss the illuminati infiltration of the Denver International Airport and the (even more) far-fetched theory that Avril Lavinge is dead. continue reading
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Episode 4 – Clawmergencies and 90 Day Fiancé Binges
Reality TV is everyone's favorite guilty pleasure. But how did it become so popular? On this episode of Grand Ramblings, Shelby and Hilary dive into the surprisingly long history of one of the strangest television genres that exist. continue reading
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Episode 4 – Clawmergencies and 90 Day Fiancé Binges
Reality TV is everyone's favorite guilty pleasure. But how did it become so popular? On this episode of Grand Ramblings, Shelby and Hilary dive into the surprisingly long history of one of the strangest television genres that exist. continue reading
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Champagne Theories 3 – Wife Carrying and the Slowest News Day of All Time
On this episode of Champagne Theories, Shelby and Hilary dug up the weirdest facts they could find. Join them as they talk about weird competitive sports, maternal otters, and more. continue reading
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Champagne Theories 3 – Wife Carrying and the Slowest News Day of All Time
On this episode of Champagne Theories, Shelby and Hilary dug up the weirdest facts they could find. Join them as they talk about weird competitive sports, maternal otters, and more. continue reading
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Episode 3 – Coquette to Casual Dater
Dating culture has changed drastically over the years. On this episode, Shelby and Hilary discuss the history of dating and advice on navigating the dating world today. They also share hilarious Tinder date nightmares, and crucial dos and don'ts of online dating. continue reading
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Episode 3 – Coquette to Casual Dater
Dating culture has changed drastically over the years. On this episode, Shelby and Hilary discuss the history of dating and advice on navigating the dating world today. They also share hilarious Tinder date nightmares, and crucial dos and don'ts of online dating. continue reading
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About this show
Shelby and Hilary are two best friends and kindred spirits who love to discuss the good, the bad, and the downright weird. Join them every week for 30+ minutes of chit-chat about life's little oddities. Lots of laughs, drinking, and breaking out into song is guaranteed.
Hosted by
Hilary Smith & Shelby Tieche