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Episode 65: Uncanny Silicone Valley: The Broligarchy, AI and Mar-a-lago Face Alena tells us what the Broligarchy is reading and takes us down the AI rabbit hole!  It is a truely singular event! Jeanette tells you how to get that "perfect" look to please dear leader.     Artificial intelligence, AI safety, ChatGPT, Silicon Valley, AI singularity, AI ethics, technology and society, women in tech, AI regulation, OpenAI, tech news, funny women podcast, AI tools, dystopia vs utopia, plastic surgery, beauty standards, body image, cosmetic procedures, Mar-a-Lago face, manosphere, political satire, the rise of the Broligarchy, Broligarchy, oligarchy, Mar-a-Lago, Claude, Claude bots, Notebook LM, Anthropic, Alan Turing , womanisphere

We're back!!!   Bringing you all the news you CAN'T use!  After a two year break, we are happy to bring you a brand new episode from the Womanisphere (and more to come)! In this episode, Jeanette gives her first hand account of the 50th Anniversary of the Icelandic Women's Day Off and Alena tells us how to avoid dating your relatives in Iceland.  Inspiration from Iceland sung by Rebecca Gardiner… Dare I, will I, can I? Yes, I dare, I can, I will! The Day Iceland Stood Still 2024 Movie Please subscribe, leave us a 5 star review and a whimsical comment!!  Listen to new and old (previously used) episodes: Itunes Spotify Podcast music by Basement Face     Women's day off, Icelandic Women's Strike, 50th anniversary, Iceland, Womanisphere, The Long Friday, Sourdough, Reconnecting with old friends, Reykjavík, Vigdís Finnbogadóttir, Reykjavíkurdætur (Daughters of Reykjavík), Grýlurnar, International Year of the Woman, 1975, Women's rights, First Woman President,  October 24, hot dogs, The Day Iceland Stood Still, Christmas crucifixion doll, beauty pagent cow, making an impact, collective action, mercator projection, Greenland, Incest, Islendinga- App, dating relatives, geneaology, dating apps, cousins Iceland, Icelandic Women's Day Off, Kvennafrídagurinn, women's strike 1975, feminist history, gender equality, Reykjavik march, International Women's Year, women's labor, unpaid labor, childcare, wage gap, first female president, Icelandic feminism, collective action, protests, social movements, women's rights, global feminism, political humor, cultural commentary, sourdough baking, pandemic hobbies, trad wife irony, micro bakeries, food sharing, dating apps, sourdough dating, community baking, friendship reunion, midlife travel, women traveling together, Iceland travel stories, hot springs, volcanic landscapes, feminist rap, Daughters of Reykjavik, feminist art, protest music, humor and politics, American politics comparison, democracy decline, activism inspiration, women's solidarity, historical anniversaries, intergenerational stories, matriarchy themes, Icelandic culture, Reykjavik bookstores, documentary film, The Day Iceland Stood Still, Long Friday, labor strikes, workplace equality, social change impact, grassroots organizing, genealogy, Íslendingabók, Iceland genealogy database, small population dynamics, cousin app, ancestry tracking, cultural humor, Nordic humor, podcast banter, feminist comedy, nonessential facts, Superfluous podcast, women-led podcast, cultural deep dives, quirky history, feminist storytelling      

  Episode 64: Way Out West Western Movies and The Woke West Jeanette shares her Western expertise, and sooo many winter movie recommendations (as long as they are Westerns). Alena talks about what The West was really like, and its not like you see in the movies!   Jeanette's Western Watch List   Please like, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review!  Podcast Music by Basement Face Topics Include: Western Movies, Western Genres, Western Movie Actors, Women Centered Westerns, Diversity in the Old West, Gay Cowboys  

Episode 63: Getting in the Christmas Spirits Holiday Drinks and The Marshmallow Test Alena takes us on a deep dive on the history of favorite holiday drinks.  Jeanette debunks the marshmallow test.    Podcast Music by Basement Face  

Episode 62: Oh Hey Satan!   The Satanic Temple and The Illuminati Guess who's back!  It's US, your favorite podcast duo, and we are so excited to be at it again! In this episode, Jeanette tells us all about The Satanic Temple and their noble works. Alena gives us a "fact" filled report on celebrity Faustian bargains with the Illuminati.   Donate to The Satanic Temple's campaigns here And see their delightful abortion jingles here   Superfluous Podcast Patreon  Podcast Music by Basement Face Please like, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review!    

 Episode 61: To Catch a Leprechaun  Dying the Chicago River Green and How to Catch a Leprechaun In this episode Jeanette tells us the history of dying the Chicago River green for St. Patrick's Day.  Alena gives you the definitive way to catch a leprechaun. 100% backed by science.    Superfluous Podcast Patreon  Please like, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review!   Podcast Music by Basement Face  

Episode 60: A Higher Road Interview with author D. Neil Elliott A conversation with D. Neil Elliott about his journey to spiritual discovery.      Check out his book:  A Higher Road: Cleanse Your Consciousness to Transcend the Ego and Ascend Spiritually     Superfluous Podcast Patreon  Podcast Music by Basement Face

Episode 59: Mark it a Hall-A-Day Hallmark Holiday Movies and Hall and Oates Call Line Alena takes a deep dive into the Hallmark Holiday Movie machine. Jeanette gives you some numbers you can call for a little holiday pickme up. Bonus Content! Join our Patreon page and get a pack of 15 Hallmark Bingo Cards created by Alena!  The ONLY way to enjoy Hallmark movies! Superfluous Podcast Patreon  Get a set of 8 printed Hallmark Bingo cards: https://www.etsy.com/shop/serendipityspell/ Hotline Numbers from the Episode: Callin' Oates: 719-26-OATES The Existential Crisis Hotline: 800-488-7211 Dial-A-Song: 844-387-6962 Peptoc: 707-873-7862   Podcast Music by Basement Face

Episode 58: Its Crystal Clear James Madison's Crystal Flute and Crystal Skulls Jeanette tells us the real history of the Republicans most beloved musical instrument.  Alena uncovers the mystery of the 13 crystal skulls. Bonus cult talk and listener shaming.   Video of Lizzo Playing Crystal Flute   Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental Welcome to our first sponsor: Flippin' Cool Spatulas!  Find them on IG @flippincoolspatulas and flippincoolspatulas.com    

Episode 57: The 'Ol Razzle Dazzle Dazzle Boats and Vajazzling Alena tells us about dazzle boats, and we are still not convinced they are real. Jeanette tells us about vajazzling/pejazzaling. Bonus rant about Cup Noodles     Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental Welcome to our first sponsor: Flippin' Cool Spatulas!  Find them on IG @flippincoolspatulas and flippincoolspatulas.com

Episode 56: Roe vs….. Norma McCorvy and Caviar  Jeanette tells us about the woman who became Jane Roe- Norma McCorvy. Alena explains the difference between Roe and Caviar.  When does life begin for a fish? An episode full of "well actually…" moments you can impress your friends with.       Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental Welcome to our first sponsor: Flippin' Cool Spatulas!  Find them on IG @flippincoolspatulas and flippincoolspatulas.com    

The Professor and The Madman by Simon Winchester Our second Superfluous Book Club episode, our first Lil' Tiny Minisode! This shortie is about the fantastic book "The Professor and The Madman'' by Simon Winchester.   Spoilers abound, so you might want to read it first (or just get the summary from us and look smart without the work).   Next Superfluous Book Club pick is: "The Psychopath Test" by Jon Ronson    Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental Welcome to our first sponsor: Flippin' Cool Spatulas!  Find them on IG @flippincoolspatulas and flippincoolspatulas.com

Jeanette and Alena interview the incredible artist Lance Delao.  Delao works primarily with duct tape, making photorealistic portraits.  His work has been featured most recently at the Van Gogh Interactive exhibit that is traveling the country.  He is a master of manifestation and an inspiration for following your dreams!   You can find his amazing art on Instagram: @artbydelao and on his website: artbydelao.com   Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental Welcome to our first sponsor: Flippin' Cool Spatulas!  Find them on IG @flippincoolspatulas and flippincoolspatulas.com  

Episode 54: Superfluous Book Club: Moonwalking With Einstein  Our first book club!  We read the fantastic book Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything by Joshua Foer In this episode we discuss the book.  Don't worry if you haven't read it, we will give you the cliff notes.  But if you would like to read it, it will enhance your listening experience! Our next Superfluous Book Club pick for our June 1 episode will be:  The Professor and the Madman by Simon Winchester Join our Goodreads book club page by using this link 

Episode 53: The Rubes: Machines and Cubes Rube Goldberg Machines and Blindfolded Rubik's Cube How can you make that easy task way harder?   Alena tells us about the man behind the machine, Rube Goldberg.  Jeanette tells us about solving Rubik's Cubes while blindfolded and the insane memory skills that it entails.  First Superfluous Book Club pick: Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything by Joshua Foer Please like, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review!  Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental Welcome to our first sponsor: Flippin' Cool Spatulas!  Find them on IG @flippincoolspatulas and flippincoolspatulas.com

  Episode 52: Abominations in the Attic VC Andrews and Blanche Monnier Jeanette tells about the author VC Andrews, who is responsible for warping a whole generation of readers (Gen X I'm talking about you…) Alena tells us about a REAL flower in the attic, the tragic story of Blanche Monnier Flowers In the Attic book review: Flowers in the Attic (V.C. Andrews) | Horror Book Review | RANT Flowers In the Attic full movie: Flowers in the Attic

Episode 51: Urine Luck! Jeanette "does her own research" to see if drinking urine improves your health (spoiler: she does NOT drink her own pee).  Alena tells us about the latest hustle of using your own farts to make those dollar dollar bills.  Meth Pee Story: Jessa Reed - Meth Pee - This Is Not Happening - Uncensored King of Farts: King of Farts Banned from Walmart Please like, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review!   IPodcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental Welcome to our first sponsor: Flippin' Cool Spatulas!  Find them on IG @flippincoolspatulas and flippincoolspatulas.com

Episode 50: Lady Buds; Interview with Chiah Rodriques In this episode we are joined by our good friend, and total badass, Chiah Rodriques!  Chiah is a cannabis grower, business owner, artist, and mom living in Northern California.  She was recently featured in "Lady Buds'' a documentary about women in the cannabis industry.  She talks to us about legalization, legacy, and the vital importance of supporting small farms.   Check out the Lady Buds movie here: ladybudsmovie.com/ Find Chiah's products at: arcannaflowers.com/  and mendocinogenerations.com/ Please like, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review!   Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental Welcome to our first sponsor: Flippin' Cool Spatulas!  Find them on IG @flippincoolspatulas and flippincoolspatulas.com

Episode 49: Meat on Meat: Cram That PieCaken Up Your Turducken Hole Just in time for Thanksgiving, Alena tells us what meats you can cram into other meats.  She also covers historic meat cramming in days of yore.  Then Jeanette tells about how to get away with making just one massive dessert all mashed together. Please like, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review!   Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental Welcome to our first sponsor: Flippin' Cool Spatulas!  Find them on IG @flippincoolspatulas and flippincoolspatulas.com

Episode 48: Hot Gossip of the 80's Jeanette gives you the truth about the biggest celebrity gossip of the 80's: Richard Gere and Gerbiling, Mikey's death by PopRocks, and Rod Stewart's upset stomach. Then Alena tells us about Pazuzu Algarad, the Suburban Cannibal Killer.    Please like, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review!   Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental Welcome to our first sponsor: Flippin' Cool Spatulas!  Find them on IG @flippincoolspatulas and flippincoolspatulas.com

Get your medical training here!  Alena tells us how to spot a psychopath.  Then, Jeanette tells us about the first (and hopefully last) psychopath robot, Norman. Please like, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review!   Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental Welcome to our first sponsor: Flippin' Cool Spatulas!  Find them on IG @flippincoolspatulas and flippincoolspatulas.com  

Episode 46: Lobstah Mukbang Jeanette tells us about the most delicious bug in the sea, the lobster.  Then, Alena revisits the world of ASMR this time with a seafood mukbang.   Please like, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review!     Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental

Episode 45: Reunited and it Feels So Good Jeanette visits Alena in LA!  Just in time for the TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY of the podcast, they are recording for the first time in person!   Just the gals shooting the sh*t this episode, no theme. Thanks to Ben, Kirsten and Jessica for the questions!   Please like, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review!   Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental

Episode 44: Meet the Reaper Hot Sauce, Pepper Tasting and the Scoville Rating Mouth sounds abound!  Our special guests Jim (Alena's dad) and Phoenix (Jeanette's son) join us to taste the spiciest of hot peppers and sauces.  Jeanette drinks wine. Give us your topic ideas on Twitter!  Use the hashtag (pound sign) #superfluouspod.  If we choose your topic for a show, we will send you a special goodie!   Please like, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review!     Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental

Episode 43: Vaxers and Waxers Anti-Vaxxers and Hair Removal Jeanette takes us through the history of Anti-Vaxxers (spoiler- we have always had them).  Alena talks about your hair down there- how do you let your garden grow? Give us your topic ideas on Twitter!  Use the hashtag (pound sign) #superfluouspod.  If we choose your topic for a show, we will send you a special goodie!   Please like, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review!  

Episode 41: Good Mourning Victorian Mourning Etiquette and Death Statistics Put on your best hair jewelry.  Jeanette tells us about Victorian rituals around death and mourning.  Alena tells you your chances of getting killed by a shark vs. a hippo (spoiler: you have a lot of other stuff to be more concerned about)..   Give us your topic ideas on Twitter!  Use the hashtag (pound sign) #superfluouspod.  If we choose your topic for a show, we will send you a special goodie!   Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental  

Episode 42: Sublime Subliminals Subliminal Messages and Product Placement How susceptible are you really to subliminal messages?  Do you want some popcorn right now?  Alena debunks some subliminal myths.  Jeanette tells us about product placement and how to get the most out of your next viewing of Jerry Maguire.   Give us your topic ideas on Twitter!  Use the hashtag (pound sign) #superfluouspod.  If we choose your topic for a show, we will send you a special goodie! Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental

Hank takes us on a hilarious &  wild philosophical journey- in a story of revenge, dog parks and the ins and outs of labor law.  Hear first hand about the literal trials and tribulations of his 4 years involved in filing and fighting in a class action lawsuit! See if it's really worth your time to "take down the man" and parent the world.

Alena takes us to the magical land of Florida,  where you can microwave and microwave and hide drugs in your belly button. Jeanette helps you plan your next vacation to the world's best dead fish tossing party at the Flora-bama Mullet Toss! Give us your topic ideas on Twitter!  Use the hashtag (pound sign) #superfluouspod.  If we choose your topic for a show, we will send you a special goodie! Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental

Episode 38: Fatty Fatty Arbuckle Fatty Arbuckle and Food Challenges Trigger warning: Rape  Jeanette tells us about the original Hollywood scandal, Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle and the death of Virginia Rappe. Alena lightens it up with some food challenges that could get your photo on a wall!  The prestige! Give us your topic ideas on Twitter!  Use the hashtag (pound sign) #superfluouspod  If we choose your topic for a show, we will send you a special goodie! Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental

Episode 37: WTF is an NFT? Non Fungible Tokens and Acronyms WTF IS an NFT?  Alena walks us through the insane and expensive world of NFTs. OMG IAATM!  Then Jeanette, FTW, helps us olds keep up with the lingo all the kids are using, ICYMI. IMHO this is a really great episode. Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental

Friendship is Magic!  Get that bottle of glitter out, as we journey into the upsetting world of Bronies.  Also, we let you know why Unicorn People are annoying af! Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental

Pete found himself disgruntled, angry, 300lbs, and in a job he hated. Thinking back on his childhood, he remembered hiking portions of this 2,100 mile trail, as a boy scout with his dad.  An idea formulated. He reached out to his father, a triathlete and iron man competitor in his 60s, and proposed the journey of a lifetime: Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail! We interview Pete Sauber about the ups and downs of this father and son journey. Find out how he turned his dad (who had never even read the Hobbit) into a Tolkien super fan, navigating the trip based on Lord of the Rings, mile by mile. As well as, learning all the cool things you never knew the U.S. postal service could do, how whippoorwills are natures car alarm, and why cotton is the enemy. The lovely and talented Jen Bixler, guest hosts with Alena to look under the hood of this 6 month mythical adventure.

Alena and Jeanette are your sensual guinea pigs. They try exotic and supermarket variety aphrodisiacs, and let you know what you will need to get you or your lab rat's juices flowing this Valentine's Day! So sexy.   Superfluous is for lovers.

That's right folks,  we have reached our goal of becoming the #206 comedy podcast in Slovenia!  To celebrate this momentous occasion, we are telling you all about Slovenia.  Wine, bees, bears, woods, extreme athletes- Slovenia has it all.   Thank you to all of our Slovenian fans, we love you!   Martin Strel- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLtAsC2smfo&feature=youtu.be Davo Karnicar- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZY3YdIHTuV0 Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental

Just the Frothingham! Jeanette tells us of an insurrection of 'yore "The Business Plot", and the original anti-fascist General Smedley Butler.  Alena tells about "Lord" Timothy Dexter, The Informer of Deer and one of our stupidest Americans.   Smedley Butler laying down the law: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pSOekHA8OQ Lord Timothy Dexter's own webpage: http://lordtimothydexter.com/ Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental

In Episode 31: Sleep With Me We are following the money and joining the ASMR craze! Alena uses her best whisper voice and biscotti wrapper to make your braingasm.  Then Jeanette ruins the one thing you have left to love-sleep.   Watch out for the sleep paralysis.   Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental

Episode 30: My Favorite Monolith What is the deal with all those monoliths popping up around the world? Teenage aliens?  Mimes? Leftover TV props? Jeanette has answers. But what if you don't know what a monolith is?  Don't worry, Alena has you covered.  Feel free to use this one to help you sleep.  Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental

Episode 29: Who Are You? Alena and Jeanette take some online quizzes and delve deep into their own dark psyches.  Now with 30% more drinking sounds!  https://www.dazzling.news/a2397/kokology-a-japanese-psychological-test-that-will-tell-a-lot-about-your-personality Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental

Episode 28: Tippecanoe and Presidents Too Just in time for the election, Jeanette gives you all the useless presidential trivia you need to impress your guests at your next dinner party (rescheduled for May 2023). Then, Alena tells us about the Curse of Tecumseh, and how it might be the decider in our current presidential election.  Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental

In Episode 27: Don't Panic, It's Just Satan! Oooooh, scary Halloween episode!  Jeanette takes us back to the '80's when The Devil lurked in every corner of our childhood.   Alena takes us on a tour of the Warren Occult Museum, where the most evil items in the world are crammed in a basement.   Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental

Episode 26:The Mandela Effect Alena destroys every one of your childhood pop culture memories.  It's ok, Jeanette will give you some healing activities to do after the episode to rebuild your broken spirit.   Get ready, this one is a crazy ride! This is an interactive episode!  We have a little quiz posted on our Facebook and Instagram or use the link below to answer the questions before you listen to the episode.  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9Zv_AEJ2HyxCCxiirV1AylrM6D6tTtcijjuPa7pdaJMdPvw/viewform?usp=sf_link Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental

In Episode 25: Q and The Baby Gays Jeanette explains conspiracies without the "theory" and the ridiculous Q-Anon cult.  Then, Alena shares her own theory about Q-Tips. Book: "A Lot of People Are Saying,The New Conspiracism and the Assault on Democracy" by Russell Muirhead and Nancy L. Rosenblum Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendent

In Episode 24: Game On We are joined by the amazing and hilarious Patrick Hickey, Jr., author of "Mind Behind the Games, Interviews with Cult and Classic Video Games," voice actor, journalist, and professor.   Patrick has interviewed over 150 legendary game designers and has some incredible stories to share- as well as lots of inspiration for turning dreams into reality.   Find Patrick's books at http://patrickhickeyjr.com/ Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental

In Episode 23: With Liberty and Ketchup for All Alena unites our divided country on the one thing all Americans agree on, ketchup!  Its everything you need to know about the sweet nectar of the Love Apple, you know..the Wolf Peach.   Then, Jeanette helps you with your Catsup/Ketchup dilemma. Bonus:  Portland protest update.   Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental

Jeanette digs into the story of Oregon's second largest wartime city, and it's tragic demise in 1948 through flood.  Temporary housing, hastily created for African-American workers was swept away in a matter of minutes, when the town flooded, as many of their Portland neighbors looked the other way.   In part 2, we go a little lighter with the origin of the Original "Oregon Trail" Game. This game that scarred thousands of school children across 3 decades (80s, 90s, and 00s) with the phrase "You've got dysentery."  Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental  

Episode 21: The World As We Know It Grab your sharpie and an orange and follow along with Alena as she explains the Mercator Projection Map and how it has shaped an imperialist view of the world. Then, Jeanette finds another excuse to say balls on the podcast.  Bonus: puppies! This episode works best with visual aids!  Check out our Instagram and Facebook posts to take a look at map examples, and check out The True Size (not porn) website https://thetruesize.com/  Rude Names Map: https://marvellousmaps.com/shop/rudeworldmap   Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental

In Episode 20: Vote Baby Vote! We are joined by a special guest, the amazing Lydia Fahs, who is "really into" voting. She shares her wealth of information and passion for getting out the vote, and if you haven't heard, this shit is really important.  Lydia helps us understand why voting Democratic IS important, why we need to flip the Senate, why local elections matter, how to get involved and more! Links: If you would like to contact Lydia directly to see how you can help out please contact her by email: [email protected] Donate to SwingLeft.org Donate to FairFight.com Support NationalPopularVote.com Find volunteer opportunities at Mobilize.us Vote Save America: https://votesaveamerica.com/ Adopt A State: https://crooked.com/articles/how-to-adopt-a-battleground-state-in-2020/ White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo: https://blackpearlbookstore.com/     Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental        

In Episode 19: Typhoid Mary and The Super Spreaders Jeanette tells about the infamous Typhoid Mary, the most well known asymptomatic carrier, but not the worst of the bunch.  Alena tells us about Super Spreaders, and they are infected as fuck. *If you are able, please join us and make a donation to an organization supporting protesters, Black Lives Matter, and the end to police violence. * Here is who we are donating to: Mass Defense Fund https://www.nlg.org/donate/massdefense/ The NLG Mass Defense Program is currently working across the country to protect the rights of those protesting the police killing of George Floyd and the broader pattern of ongoing racialized police violence.  Campaign Zero https://www.joincampaignzero.org/#vision Activists in the Black Lives Matter movement working on a 10-point agenda to reduce police violence in this country.  The Loveland Therapy Fund: https://thelovelandfoundation.org/ways-to-give/ Loveland Therapy Fund provides financial assistance to Black women and girls nationally seeking therapy.

In Episode 18: Almost Too Much To Swallow Alena tells about Goldfish Swallowing Contests.  Yep.  That is a thing. Jeanette tells us about bare hand fishing.  Yep.  That is a thing too.  Bonus: Review of the made for TV movie "Go Ask Alice" Go Ask Alice Movie:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068644/ Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental