Get Freaky With It

Today we trace the Victorian supernatural obsession from its first knocks through the séance parlors of London, the spirit photography studios of Boston, and the laboratories of Cambridge scientists who genuinely tried to prove the soul existed. We will look at the frauds, the believers, the grieving mothers, and the strange, sincere technology a culture invented to keep talking to the people it had lost. Because the Victorians weren't gullible. They were grieving in the middle of a technological revolution and they used every new tool they had, from the telegraph to the camera, to try to reach the dead. Check out our YouTube channel! Check out Gabby's YouTube channel! Check out Brenna's YouTube channel! Find us on Patreon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello everybody! This episode started out as Brenna researching psychic colleges and then took many turns to discuss the history of a few psychic colleges as well as the courses they offer and the price points. No, it is not an ad, but it very well could be. We hope you enjoy! Check out our YouTube channel! Check out Gabby's YouTube channel! Check out Brenna's YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the most notorious murder cases in Germany occurred on a secluded farm. It involved the murder of an entire family and their maid and to this day no murderer has been publicly named even though there are claims that the case has been solved. The events leading up to this horrifying event were highly suspicious, this is the story of the Hinterkaifeck murders. Check out our YouTube channel! Check out Gabby's YouTube channel! Check out Brenna's YouTube channel! Subscribe to our patreon for exclusive episodes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode we look at some scientists that history forgot. Their contributions were significant, but their credit was either overlooked or diminished. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello everybody! If you are unfamiliar with the recent cases of missing and deceased scientists, then this episode, as well as the following episodes to come in this series are going to hopefully cover everything there is to know at this moment in time. This is an ongoing investigation. There is a lot of information going around about these cases, some accurate and some very inaccurate. It can be very hard to know the difference. In part two of this series, we discuss the strange circumstances surrounding the disappearance of Melissa Casias, as well as discussing the theories circulating around her disappearance. At the time of filming this episode, Melissa was still presumed missing. The remains of Melissa Casias have since been identified. She was discovered by a hiker on May 28th, 2026. The cause of her death is currently under investigation. Hopefully this episode, and the episodes to come, will give everyone some clarity as to what is accurate, to our knowledge, and what is conspiracy theory. Thank you for listening! Check out our YouTube channel! Check out Gabby's YouTube channel! Check out Brenna's YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello everybody! In todays episode, we are going to cover a topic that is being very widely discussed in the world right now. If you are unfamiliar with the recent cases of missing or deceased scientists, then this episode as well as the following episodes to come in this series are going to hopefully cover everything there is to know at this moment in time. This is an ongoing investigation as of now. There is a lot of information going around about these cases, some accurate and some very inaccurate. It can be very hard to know the difference. Hopefully this episode, and the episodes to come, will give everyone some clarity as to what is accurate, to our knowledge, and what is conspiracy theory. So let's dive in! Check out our YouTube channel! Check out Gabby's YouTube channel! Check out Brenna's YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello everybody! In todays episode, we dive into the science behind genetically modified cordyceps. After falling down yet ANOTHER TikTok rabbit hole, I decided to research just how likely it would be for the popular TV show, The Last Of Us, to become a reality. We're going to discuss what cordyceps are, how they work, if they're a threat to humans, if they'll ever become a threat to humans and should we be worried about people trying to genetically modify them in the first place? There is a lot to unpack so let's discuss! Check out our YouTube channel! Check out Gabby's YouTube channel! Check out Brenna's YouTube channel! Check out our Patreon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we dive into the science behind the cloning of pets! After falling down a TikTok rabbit hole, I dug into how it actually works, what it costs, and whether it’s ethical… or just a really convincing illusion. Is this a second chance at spending more time with your soul mate, or is it science that has gone too far? We break down how pet cloning actually works, from DNA to surrogate mothers, and explore the ethics, cost, and emotional reality behind it. Is it really bringing your pet back… or just creating a copy? What does cloning mean for our future? Let's discuss! Check out our YouTube channel! Check out Gabby's YouTube channel! Check out Brenna's YouTube channel! Check out our Patreon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guys I genuinely do not know how to describe this one. It is the mystery of life...and making more life. Think on that how you will because we are going to be diving into the weird and freaky of getting freaky Subscribe to our ⁠Patreon⁠ Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ Listen to our sister podcast: ⁠History of Everything Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wondered where The Jungle Book got it's original story? Well, now you don't have to! This episode dives into various accounts of feral children throughout history and how they became that way. From childhood abandonment, to being taken in by wolves, monkeys and even goats. These stories are ALL sad and not at all like the story of The Jungle Book, so strap in and get ready! Enjoy! Or cry... my apologies in advance! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices