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Hyperfixation Investigations
by Wolf & Stag Productions LLC
Hyperfixation Investigations is a podcast with a wide breadth of topics: from art & science to ‘nerdoms’ & back! Join neurodivergent and queer hosts, Kara and Josh, as they infodump their newest hyperfixations with you! ©️Wolf & Stag Productions LLC, 2024-2025
Episodes
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Episode 35: The Loch Ness Monster
Inspired by the mention of The Kraken in our last episode, Kara decided to join Josh in the realm of deep sea creatures, monsters, and cryptids. Explore with us as we follow the story of Scotland’s beloved Nessie from it’s ancient origins to the modern science trying to find the truth deep in…
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Episode 34: More Octopus
Let’s continue our joyful learning about Josh’s favorite cephalopods, the octopus! This episodes continues from Episode 32. Josh will take us diving down to the further depths of their intelligence, shapeshifting, and mythologies! Discussion Includes: How to Shapeshift 101 What Do Octopus Dream...
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Episode 33: Etymology
Part 1 of Our Mini-Series: "Language Through the Ages" Let’s talk language! Specifically, this episode delves into a brief history and overview of the study of etymology. Learn about the method of research for etymology, the difference between semantics and syntax, and the historical backgrounds…
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Episode 32: Octopuses
Swim with us through the coral reefs and dark sea floors as we explore the outrageous octopus! This episode specifically delves into the general evolutionary and biological facts of these 8-legged friends. Mythology, history, culture impacts and more will be available in a later episode! The...
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Episode 31: Leap Year
We’re leaping for joy this week as we discuss one of the peculiar days of the year: Leap Day! This day has been a long addition to certain civilizations’ time-keeping ways, including the Julian and Gregorian calendars. Learn about how this day came to be through both a historic and scientific…
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Episode 30: Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine’s Day to all who celebrate! This holiday of love has ancient origins from Rome and Catholicism. It has become a saturated business market and an important day for restaurants, flower shops, bakeries and more. Join us as we explore the roots of this holiday and the myths, saints…
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Episode 29: Television
In January 1926, some of the most important strides in mechanical television technology were made! Join Kara and Josh as they discuss the history & science of mechanical television and one of it’s most important inventors: John Logie Baird. With technology created in the 1880’s through to the...
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Episode 28: Many North Poles
After a lovely holiday season, Josh and Kara return to talk about Santa’s home—The North Pole! But what many may not know, is that there are in fact, multiple north poles, each with slightly different definitions and uses in the sciences. So join us this week as we explore the many north poles!...
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Episode 27: Pumpkins
Welcome to the final episode of 2025! To “round out” the year, we are telling the tale of pumpkins, North America’s favorite native gourd/squash! While most know for its use in pies and lattes, pumpkin has a long and diverse history! It is likely one of the oldest domesticated foods in the...
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Episode 26: The Edmund Fitzgerald
The skies of November have turned gloomy friends, so it is a fitting time to tell the tale of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald. Many have heard the song, but the true story is a tragic example of the dangers of Lake Superior even in modern times. In this episode, Josh leads us through the life and final...
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Episode 25: Rocky Horror Picture Show
Let’s do the Time Warp again and step right into an episode dedicated to the Rocky Horror Picture Show and it’s predecessor, the Rocky Horror Show! Some descriptors for RHPS include: a cult classic, a cultural phenomenon, an immersive experience, & a great way to usher in the Halloween season....
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Episode 24: Dungeons & Dragons
Roll an investigation check with us this week as Josh leads us through a brief history and overview of the table top role-playing game (TTRPG), Dungeons & Dragons (D&D)! This beloved TTRPG has had a renaissance over the last decade, with growing popularity in streams, podcasts, main-stream films,...
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Episode 23: LEGOs
Part 2 of Our Mini-Series “Geeks, Games, & General Mayhem” Join us for this week’s “minisode” as we break down the history of LEGOs. From a beloved children’s toy, to a creative adult hobby, a movie franchise, a plethora of videogames, and even amusement parks, LEGO has grown and evolved over the...
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Episode 22: Video Game War Crimes
You might think this episode is about first- or third-person shooter games. Ya know, all that conversation about video games making kids violent. The general genocides that happen in many a game. But you would be wrong! Follow along on this minisode as we detail the real war crime that video game...
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Episode 21: Salt’s Close-Up
After last month’s episode: Salt Overview, we delve further into specific examples of the history, science, medicinal, and religious uses of salt! Learn about the links between salt production & the harnessing of natural gas, salt and Christian monasteries, how molten salt nuclear reactors…
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Episode 20: Black Holes
Welcome, at last, to the Black Hole episode! Josh has long alluded to creating an episode around these celestial objects and now is the time. Join us as we delve into the science, history, and misconceptions about some of the architects of galaxies! And of course, we discuss the use of Black…
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Episode 19: Salt Overview
Salt is one of the most important and influential minerals in human history. From flavoring food, to being used as a form of payment, to its impact on science, the effects cannot be overstated. There are many kinds of salts, and they all have different chemical signatures. Throughout this…
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Episode 18: Demon Core
We are starting off Season 2 with a “bang?” (sorry, not sorry). This episode is all about the often forgotten third atomic bomb core from World War II: Rufus, now known as The Demon Core. While this core was never dropped as a bomb, it was used for nuclear/plutonium testing after WWII and along…
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Cut-for-Time!
Join us for some laughs to whet your appetites for Season 2! This blooper reel contains funny moments and tangents that didn’t make it into the final edits of Season 1’s Episodes 1-4. Warning: this reel contains “that’s what she said” jokes and mouth sounds! ©️Wolf & Stag Productions LLC, 2024-2025
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June 2025, Summer Sabbatical Update!
We are happy to announce that Season 2 of Hyperfixation Investigations will be coming your way in July, 2025. Josh and Kara are hard at work behind-the-scenes on new episodes and new features for general listeners and subscribers alike. Check in for a blooper reel teaser in two weeks, and be on…
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Episode 16: Wonderful Whales
We finally have an episode where our favorite phrase “deep dive” is truly apropos! So join us as we deep dive the fascinating underwater world of whales. This group of animals technically includes dolphins and porpoises in addition to whales. Discover their forms of communication, diets, family...
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Episode 15: Hair Dye
Nearly 70% of women in the U.S. use hair-coloring products ranging from bleach to permanent hair dye. Learn about the use of hair coloring in the ancient world and how a discovery in the 1800s brought about the hair dye we know of today. Discover the biochemistry of how different types of hair…
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Episode 14: Fall of the Jedi
WARNING: EPISODE CONTAINS STAR WARS SPOILERS! Travel to Naboo and Coruscant via starship as Josh outlines the factors leading to the fall of the Jedi Order throughout the Star Wars Franchise, including movies, television shows, and books. Fun facts include which politician’s name is used almost...
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Episode 12: Tea
It’s all in the Tea-Tails! After learning about the main types of tea and how tea plants are processed to create one of our favorite drinks, we’ll dive into the complex and often dark history of tea. The introduction of tea to the Western World is embroiled in colonization, smuggling, scandals…
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Episode 11: Squirrels
We’re going nuts for our favorite tree rodents! Kara and Josh delve into the world of tree squirrels from the different species found in Illinois to their beneficial effect on their habitats! We love these cute little guys and we’re excited to bring a little bit more awareness to some of our most...
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Episode 10: Stars
Fly through the cosmos this week with Josh and Kara as they cycle through the births and deaths of various kinds of stars in our universe. Learn how stars have been classified over time and how some of our favorite telescopes (Hubble!) help scientists figure out how hot and old stars are across...
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Episode 9.5: Zodiac Birth Chart
Learn the bare-bones basics of reading your Natal Birth Chart for your Zodiac. Kara and Josh discuss the Big Three and how to break down Planets vs Signs vs Houses. For more in-depth lessons on this topic, check out Corinne Lane’s Lessons and consider the Chani app to find out the details and...
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Episode 9: Zodiac Astrology
Explore the history of Western Zodiac Astrology with Kara and Josh! From Ancient Babylon, to Medieval Europe, to 20th-century Britain, to Modern USA, learn about the ebbs and flows of Zodiac Astrology. From a form of science to a pre-Enlightenment relic, to a modern phenomenon, the practice of...
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Episode 8: Shooting Stars
In honor of this month’s annual meteor shower, The Quadrantids, Josh and Kara explore some of Earth’s smaller and numerous neighbors: asteroids and comets. Learn what and where these Near Earth Objects (NEOs) are and how they turn into shooting stars! Finally, discover how an unofficial...
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Episode 7: Saturnalia
Part 2 of the Mini-Series "Examples of Pagan 'Repurposing' in Organized Religion" (non-consecutive episodes) Ancient Rome boasted an impressive polytheistic religion. Festivals to various gods were celebrated throughout the year, and Saturnalia and Natalis Invictus occurred around the winter...
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Episode 6: Fungi
We’re wrapping up this section of “The Deep, Dark, & Dirty Depths” with a look at fungi and their many different forms! Building on Episode 2: Roots!, Josh goes deeper into the mysterious world of mycelium, molds, mildews, and more. Discover how the fungi, known as molds, became a vital part of...
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Episode 5: Cranberry
Trigger Warning: Spiders discussed 49:50--52:55 Listen along as Kara and Josh learn more about the iconic holiday fruit native to North America, from its growing process to how canned cranberry sauce became a staple food during the winter holidays! Cranberries are perennial plants that form vines...
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Episode 4: Megaflora
Following Part 1 of this Mini-Series, Episode 2: Roots!, Josh guides us on a hike through the Redwoods and Pando to teach us about megaflora. From tree hollows to heartwoods, Josh and Kara discuss how Redwoods get so old and so tall, how many plants clone themselves to create new life, and why...
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Episode 3: Hozier
Kara and Josh talk about music and activism in this episode. Musician Hozier has had a career full of popular hits and masterful lyricism. Among those lyrics sit messages about issues ranging from LGBTQIA+ Rights to anthems for Civil Rights Activists. Explore the themes of feminism, civil rights,...
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Episode 2: Roots!
We're digging down this week and researching the basics of root structures and mycelium! Learn as Josh presents about their similarities and differences and our hosts discuss their wider effect on our natural world.
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Hyperfixation Investigations is a podcast with a wide breadth of topics: from art & science to ‘nerdoms’ & back! Join neurodivergent and queer hosts, Kara and Josh, as they infodump their newest hyperfixations with you!
©️Wolf & Stag Productions LLC, 2024-2025
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