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The Human Exception
by The Human Exception
Join your hosts, Halli, Cayla and Nathan as they delve into the always surprising, often creepy, frequently hilarious world of the weirdest things in the human experience. Was Shakespeare a woman? Did you know that there was a secret room in Mount Rushmore? What actually happened to Brittany Murphy? (it's really not as straight forward as you would think) Covering a wide array of topics from conspiracy theories, urban legends, weird science and unsolved mysteries. Grab your tinfoil hat, your favorite drink and get ready to experience the Human Exception
Episodes
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HEX - File 0164 - Public Access Polyandry - pt.2
In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Halli take a look at two topics of intrigue: Public Access TV - A History: The history of public access television in the US can be traced as far back as the mid-1800s; this is, of course, before the invention of anything remotely close to the...
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HEX - File 0163 - Public Access Polyandry - pt.1
In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Halli take a look at two topics of intrigue: Public Access TV - A History: The history of public access television in the US can be traced as far back as the mid-1800s; this is, of course, before the invention of anything remotely close to the...
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HEX - File 0162 - Talking Vampire Cats Panic of New England - pt.2
In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan, Courtney and Halli take a look at two topics of intrigue: The Vampire Panic of New England: The cause behind the vampire panic of New England in the late 18th and early 19th centuries could be boiled down to one word: tuberculosis Whitey the...
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HEX - File 0161 - Talking Vampire Cats Panic of New England - pt.1
In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan, Courtney and Halli take a look at two topics of intrigue: The Vampire Panic of New England: The cause behind the vampire panic of New England in the late 18th and early 19th centuries could be boiled down to one word: tuberculosis Whitey the...
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HEX - File 0160 - Flooding the Earl of Christie Pits Park - pt.2
In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Halli take a look at three topics of intrigue: Christie Pits Park: Christie Pit park was the place of a notorious riot within the city of Toronto. During the start of Hitler's time in office in Germany groups of supporters cropped up across...
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HEX - File 0159 - Flooding the Earl of Christie Pits Park - pt.1
In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Halli take a look at three topics of intrigue: Christie Pits Park: Christie Pit park was the place of a notorious riot within the city of Toronto. During the start of Hitler's time in office in Germany groups of supporters cropped up across...
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HEX - File 0158 - Five Exceptional Years
We celebrate another year around the sun for our dear podcast by reviewing this last year's topics and talking about any updates we have since found out https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0158-five-exceptional-years/
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HEX - File 0157 - The Bog Unicorn Tapestries - pt.2
In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Halli take a look at two topics of intrigue: Bog Bodies: Over a thousand bog bodies have turned up across Europe, in at least 250 sites from Ireland to the Baltics. The oldest date back 10,000 years Hunt of the Unicorn: The unicorn tapestries...
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HEX - File 0156 - The Bog Unicorn Tapestries - pt.1
In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Halli take a look at two topics of intrigue: Bog Bodies: Over a thousand bog bodies have turned up across Europe, in at least 250 sites from Ireland to the Baltics. The oldest date back 10,000 years Hunt of the Unicorn: The unicorn tapestries...
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HEX - File 0155 - Anatomical Lightning of Quebec - pt.2
In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Halli take a look at three topics of intrigue: Léo Major, the Rambo of Quebec: Stubborn, focused, and an all-around badass, Leo Major is one of very few soldiers to receive the coveted DCM metal and receive a bar in addition. A native of...
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HEX - File 0154 - Anatomical Lightning of Quebec - pt.1
In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Halli take a look at three topics of intrigue: Léo Major, the Rambo of Quebec: Stubborn, focused, and an all-around badass, Leo Major is one of very few soldiers to receive the coveted DCM metal and receive a bar in addition. A native of...
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HEX - File 0153 - Swearing in Eden - pt.3
In this three-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney take a look at two topics of intrigue: The Science of Swearing: Whether you hate it or love it, swearing is a part of the human condition, but also turns out it has a much bigger impact than just being colorful language Eden…
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HEX - File 0152 - Swearing in Eden - pt.2
In this three-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney take a look at two topics of intrigue: The Science of Swearing: Whether you hate it or love it, swearing is a part of the human condition, but also turns out it has a much bigger impact than just being colorful language Eden…
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HEX - File 0151 - Swearing in Eden - pt.1
In this three-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney take a look at two topics of intrigue: The Science of Swearing: Whether you hate it or love it, swearing is a part of the human condition, but also turns out it has a much bigger impact than just being colorful language Eden: In…
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HEX - File 0150 - Fandom Cults: Andy Blake and Bit of Earth - pt.2
In this two-part episode Cayla tells us about another infamous fandom cult. Before there was Jen, there was Andy Blake https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0149-0150-fandom-cults-andy-blake-and-bit-of-earth/
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HEX - File 0149 - Fandom Cults: Andy Blake and Bit of Earth - pt.1
In this two-part episode Cayla tells us about another infamous fandom cult. Before there was Jen, there was Andy Blake Strange Aeons video: https://youtu.be/uJU3AuF3AWs https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0149-0150-fandom-cults-andy-blake-and-bit-of-earth/
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HEX - File 0148 - The Fandoms that Shaped Us - pt2
In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Halli take a look at fandom, how it has shaped us, our culture and all the highs and lows that includes https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0147-0148-the-fandoms-that-shaped-us/
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HEX - File 0147 - The Fandoms that Shaped Us - pt1
In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Halli take a look at fandom, how it has shaped us, our culture and all the highs and lows that includes https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0147-0148-the-fandoms-that-shaped-us/
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HEX - File 0146 - The Ancient Writings of Bicycle Face - pt2
In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Halli take a look at three cases of intrigue The History of The Written Language: It's easy to forget that the written language is still a relatively recent phenomenon in human history, we take for granted that everything in modern times is...
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HEX - File 0145 - The Ancient Writings of Bicycle Face - pt1
In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Halli take a look at three cases of intrigue The History of The Written Language: It's easy to forget that the written language is still a relatively recent phenomenon in human history, we take for granted that everything in modern times is...
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HEX - File 0144 - Tooth Fairies of Aotearoa - pt2
In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Halli take a look at three cases of intrigue The Vipeholm Experiments: In 1947 a care facility in Sweden undertook a horrific experiment, testing the effects of sugar consumption on tooth decay, and their subjects? The disabled, who neither...
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HEX - File 0143 - Tooth Fairies of Aotearoa - pt1
In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Halli take a look at three cases of intrigue The Vipeholm Experiments: In 1947 a care facility in Sweden undertook a horrific experiment, testing the effects of sugar consumption on tooth decay, and their subjects? The disabled, who neither...
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HEX - File 0142 - Four Exceptional Years
We celebrate another year around the sun for our dear podcast by reviewing this last year's topics and talking about any updates we have since found out https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0142-four-exceptional-years/
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HEX - File 0141 - Werewolves of Pangea - pt.2
In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Halli take a look at three cases of intrigue The Beast of Gévaudan: In 1764, the quiet countryside of Gévaudan, France, had become not so quiet. Something was killing people, but no one was quite sure what and still aren't to this day How…
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HEX - File 0140 - Werewolves of Pangea - pt.1
In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Halli take a look at three cases of intrigue The Beast of Gévaudan: In 1764, the quiet countryside of Gévaudan, France, had become not so quiet. Something was killing people, but no one was quite sure what and still aren't to this day How…
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HEX - File 0139 - So, You Want to Publish a Book - pt.2
In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney get to grill Halli on what it takes to break into self-publishing. Halli explains the importance of editors, formatting, ISBNs, covers and so much more! https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0138-0139-so-you-want-to-write-a-book/
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HEX - File 0138 - So, You Want to Publish a Book - pt.1
In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney get to grill Halli on what it takes to break into self-publishing. Halli explains the importance of editors, formatting, ISBNs, covers and so much more! https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0138-0139-so-you-want-to-write-a-book/
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HEX - File 0137 - Crappy Caraboo Metal - pt.3
In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney take a look at three cases of intrigue Coprophagy: "Eat shit". It's a phrase we've all heard, but have ever truly thought about it? Courtney tells us about coprophagy and why so many animals do it and where this phrase originally came...
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HEX - File 0136 - Crappy Caraboo Metal - pt.2
In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney take a look at three cases of intrigue Coprophagy: "Eat shit". It's a phrase we've all heard, but have ever truly thought about it? Courtney tells us about coprophagy and why so many animals do it and where this phrase originally came...
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HEX - File 0135 - Crappy Caraboo Metal - pt.1
In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney take a look at three cases of intrigue Coprophagy: "Eat shit". It's a phrase we've all heard, but have ever truly thought about it? Courtney tells us about coprophagy and why so many animals do it and where this phrase originally came...
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HEX - File 0134 - Trasmoz Hot Binturongs - pt.2
In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Halli take a look at three cases of intrigue Nashville Hot Chicken: Seems like every restaurant these days has hot chicken on the menu, but where did that idea originate? Binturongs: I have not seen a binturong in person, as far as I can…
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HEX - File 0133 - Trasmoz Hot Binturongs - pt.1
In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Halli take a look at three cases of intrigue Nashville Hot Chicken: Seems like every restaurant these days has hot chicken on the menu, but where did that idea originate? Binturongs: I have not seen a binturong in person, as far as I can…
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HEX - File 0132 - Kate and the Congregation of Mary Immaculate Queen
This week we have a very special guest, Kate! A survivor of CMRI, the Congregation of Mary Immaculate queen, a high control Catholic group that has existed right under our noses for the last 50 years https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0132-kate-and-the-congregation-of-mary-immaculate-queen/
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HEX - File 0131 - Eat the Rich - Pt 2
In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney take a look at two cases of intrigue Brave Little Hunter and Friends: Courtney tells us about the orca calf that became orphaned on Vancouver Island and how a community came together to take care of it. Then she talks about the…
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HEX - File 0130 - Eat the Rich - Pt 1
In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney take a look at two cases of intrigue Brave Little Hunter and Friends: Courtney tells us about the orca calf that became orphaned on Vancouver Island and how a community came together to take care of it. Then she talks about the…
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HEX - File 0129 - Nazis Won't Change Their spots, but Cheetahs will - Pt 2
In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Halli take a look at two cases of intrigue The German American Bund: Nathan tells us about a weird time in American history between 1936 and 1941 where some thought the most American thing you could do was join a Nazi organization Cheetahs:...
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HEX - File 0128 - Nazis Won't Change Their spots, but Cheetahs will - Pt 1
In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Halli take a look at two cases of intrigue The German American Bund: Nathan tells us about a weird time in American history between 1936 and 1941 where some thought the most American thing you could do was join a Nazi organization Cheetahs:...
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HEX - File 0127 - Going Wilde in 18th Century London - Pt 2
In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan, Halli and Courtney take a look in a Wilde case Jonathan Wilde: Thief-Taker General: Often called the first fence, Jonathan Wilde lived a bizarre and devious life, one where he took advantage of both the public and law enforcement. A criminal…
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HEX - File 0126 - Going Wilde in 18th Century London - Pt 1
In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan, Halli and Courtney take a look in a Wilde case Jonathan Wilde: Thief-Taker General: Often called the first fence, Jonathan Wilde lived a bizarre and devious life, one where he took advantage of both the public and law enforcement. A criminal…
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HEX - File 0125 - When Houses BITE Back - Pt 2
In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney take a look at two cases of intrigue: New House Rituals: Courtney tells us about new house rituals, practices based in folklore, superstition or tradition designed to bring luck, prosperity and clear out bad energy in a new living…
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HEX - File 0124 - When Houses BITE Back - Pt 1
In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney take a look at two cases of intrigue: New House Rituals: Courtney tells us about new house rituals, practices based in folklore, superstition or tradition designed to bring luck, prosperity and clear out bad energy in a new living…
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HEX - File 0123 - Laura R Samotin, the Debut Author
We have a very special guest, Laura R Samotin author of The Sins on Their Bones, a queer, historical fantasy book rooted deep in Jewish folklore and mysticism. Halli got the opportunity to get an early read of this book and was blown away so she had to bring Laura on so that we could talk about…
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HEX - File 0122 - More Than a Hiccup in Justice - pt.2
In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan, Halli and Courtney take a look at two cases of intrigue: The Chamberlain-Kahn Act: On Jul 9 1918, US Congress brings in the Chamberlain-Kahn act. The law implemented a public health program that came to be known as the American Plan, whose stated...
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HEX - File 0121 - More Than a Hiccup in Justice - pt.1
In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan, Halli and Courtney take a look at two cases of intrigue: The Chamberlain-Kahn Act: On Jul 9 1918, US Congress brings in the Chamberlain-Kahn act. The law implemented a public health program that came to be known as the American Plan, whose stated...
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HEX - File 0120 - A Belly-Splitting Good Time - pt.2
In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney take a look at three cases of intrigue: Perchta: In Austria and Bavaria, Dec 5th + 6th are special days, these are the days that Krampus visits children. The rest of the month is primarily dedicated to Santa, but on the week leading…
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HEX - File 0119 - A Belly-Splitting Good Time - pt.1
In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney take a look at three cases of intrigue: Perchta: In Austria and Bavaria, Dec 5th + 6th are special days, these are the days that Krampus visits children. The rest of the month is primarily dedicated to Santa, but on the week leading…
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HEX - File 0118 - A Recipe for Madness and Mayhem - pt.3
In this three-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Halli take a look at three cases of intrigue: The History of Recipes: Humans have been playing with our food since the beginning of time and we have been writing those experiments down since at least 1700 BC. Cookbooks tell us a lot about a...
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HEX - File 0117 - A Recipe for Madness and Mayhem - pt.2
In this three-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Halli take a look at three cases of intrigue: The History of Recipes: Humans have been playing with our food since the beginning of time and we have been writing those experiments down since at least 1700 BC. Cookbooks tell us a lot about a...
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HEX - File 0116 - A Recipe for Madness and Mayhem - pt.1
In this three-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Halli take a look at three cases of intrigue: The History of Recipes: Humans have been playing with our food since the beginning of time and we have been writing those experiments down since at least 1700 BC. Cookbooks tell us a lot about a...
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HEX - File 0115 - Three Exceptional Years
We celebrate another year around the sun for our dear podcast by reviewing this last year's topics and talking about any updates we have since found out since
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Join your hosts, Halli, Cayla and Nathan as they delve into the always surprising, often creepy, frequently hilarious world of the weirdest things in the human experience. Was Shakespeare a woman? Did you know that there was a secret room in Mount Rushmore? What actually happened to Brittany Murphy? (it's really not as straight forward as you would think) Covering a wide array of topics from conspiracy theories, urban legends, weird science and unsolved mysteries. Grab your tinfoil hat, your favorite drink and get ready to experience the Human Exception
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