Episodes

  • Hypnosis-Mesmerizing!
    Sep 2 2023

    After a too long hiatus, Sarah and Chrissy are back with a new episode. This week, they discuss hypnosis including its applications from therapy to murder. Enjoy!

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Sleep Paralysis-Never Had A Friend Like Me
    Jul 12 2023

    A genie, a hag, and a Yōkai walk into a bar…. This week, Sarah and Chrissy discuss sleep paralysis. They talk about the medical and folklore explanations for this phenomenon. 

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    47 mins
  • Syphilis-Got Your Nose!
    Jun 28 2023

    This week, Sarah and Chrissy discuss the history of syphilis including famous people, fashion influences, and government projects.

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    56 mins
  • Sideshows Part 2-You Won’t Believe Your Eyes!
    Jun 22 2023

    This week, Sarah and Chrissy talk about individual performers in sideshow world. They discuss both medical diagnoses and the lives of these amazing individuals. Enjoy!

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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Sideshows Part 1-Step Right Up!
    Jun 7 2023

    This week, Sarah and Chrissy talk about the origins and early years of the sideshow. They discuss everything from Queen Elizabeth’s court through the early years of PT Barnum. Enjoy!

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Twins-Let’s Get Together
    May 10 2023

    This week, Sarah and Chrissy discuss the, often horrific, history of twin from ancient beliefs to experimentation.  

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Bloodletting-All Bleeding Stops Eventually
    May 3 2023

    Ever wonder about leeches and barber pole?  This week, Sarah and Chrissy discuss the historical and present uses of bloodletting. Enjoy!

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Medical Discoveries-Well…Then There’sThat
    Apr 26 2023

    Ever wonder how certain things became part of medicine?  This week, Sarah and Chrissy look at medical discoveries like aspirin, cocaine, Viagra, and more. Enjoy. 

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    1 hr and 4 mins