Boozed and Confused dives into the topics you never knew existed. Join us every Monday to drink & discuss all things paranormal, conspiracy, mystery, and just plain weird.
Episodes
Mar 7, 2022
Mar 7, 2022
53 min
We support Ukraine and our hearts go out to everyone affected by the atrocities happening. If you'd like to support Ukraine, charities that could use your donations are Together Rising, Donbas SOS, Sunflower of Peace, and the International Committee of the Red Cross (different than the US Red Cross, they're working to support the Ukrainian Red Cross). You can find other organizations to donate here from Reddit and here from NPR.
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Recent headlines have highlighted Russian oligarchs having their assets seized all over the world with everything from yachts to art being included. One major hub of oligarch investment that's back in the spotlight: real estate. Join Matt and Carolanne this week as they talk about how and why oligarchs purchase real estate all over the United States.
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This week's booze of choice: Haymow Molly from Lena Brewing
Sources:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_oligarch
- https://www.nbcnews.com/business/real-estate/russian-money-flows-us-real-estate-rcna17723
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shell_corporation
- https://www.businessinsider.com/russian-billionaires-buying-american-real-estate-2012-4
- https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/2020/09/15/trumps-sale-palm-beach-mansion-gains-scrutiny-again/5798386002/
- https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/06/03/the-u-s-midwest-is-foreign-oligarchs-new-playground/
- https://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2022/02/20/Ihor-Kolomoisky-US-banks-warren-ohio-steel-plant-ukraine/stories/202202200063
- https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/the-russian-tycoon-next-door-putin-ally-is-tied-to-one-of-dcs-swankiest-mansions/2017/11/28/15f913de-cef6-11e7-81bc-c55a220c8cbe_story.html
- https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2019/03/how-kleptocracy-came-to-america/580471/
Feb 22, 2022
Feb 22, 2022
31 min
Recent news headlines have discussed a temporary avocado import ban from Mexico as a result of verbal threats made to a U.S. safety inspector. While imports temporarily stopped, the fight in Michoacán over avocados never ends. This week, Matt and Carolanne talk about the cartel and community fight over avocados in Mexico.
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This week's booze of choice: No booze
Sources:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7uK850h5Xc
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPrUCcHd3mo
- https://www.maplecroft.com/insights/analysis/are-mexican-avocados-the-next-conflict-commodity/
- https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2019/dec/30/are-mexican-avocados-the-worlds-new-conflict-commodity
- https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2019-11-20/mexico-cartel-violence-avocados
- https://www.businessinsider.com/mexican-cartels-are-fighting-for-control-of-the-avocado-business-2019-9
- https://www.newsweek.com/cartels-kidnap-avocado-farmers-696301
- https://www.newsweek.com/how-avocado-became-key-mexican-drug-cartel-turf-war-1678958
Feb 14, 2022
Feb 14, 2022
35 min
Happy Valentine's Day, friends. This week, Matt and Carolanne dive into the... unusual... origins of Valentine's Day, including a dog, a goat, a whole bunch of blood, and a lot of people not having a great time.
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This week's booze of choice: Sierra Nevada Ruthless Rye IPA
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Feb 7, 2022
Feb 7, 2022
45 min
Talks about the next “Big One” hitting California have always been around when, not if. Seismologists predict it will happen by 2032. This week, Matt and Carolanne talk through one “Big One” scenario that would devastate the LA metro area. Don't give this one a listen if you're feeling doom & gloom about the world. Seriously.
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This week's booze of choice: Sierra Nevada Dankful IPA & Pale Ale
Sources:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Andreas_Fault#The_next_.22Big_One.22
- https://www.buffalo.edu/mceer/catalog.host.html/content/shared/www/mceer/publications/NCEER-94-0008.detail.html
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1994_Northridge_earthquake
- https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/what-probability-earthquake-will-occur-los-angeles-area-san-francisco-bay-area#faq
- https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/story?id=4916523
- https://www.shakeout.org/california/scenario/
- https://www.latimes.com/projects/california-earthquake-fault-map/
- https://www.earthquakeauthority.com/Blog/2020/San-Andreas-Fault-Line-Map
- https://maps.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/EQZApp/app/
- https://www.usgs.gov/media/videos/preparedness-now-0
Feb 1, 2022
Feb 1, 2022
29 min
Yellowstone is the country's (and potentially world's) first national park. Humans inhabited the park for thousands of years before it became the second most visited national park in the US. Join Matt and Carolanne this week as they dive into creepy stories from Yellowstone, dating back from the 1800s to modern day.
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This week's booze of choice: Revolution Cryo-Hero
Sources:
- https://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-stories-from-yellowstone-national-park/amber-fua
Jan 24, 2022
Jan 24, 2022
43 min
Robert Hanssen spent 25 years of his life as a member of the FBI. While he pledged to bear true faith and allegiance to the United States, he worked most of his FBI career as a double agent for the Soviet and Russian intelligence agencies. This week, Matt and Carolanne talk about Robert Hanssen's ability to fly under the radar for over two decades before being caught.
Our linktree: linktr.ee/boozedandconfused
This week's booze of choice: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Sources:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Hanssen
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dmitri_Polyakov
- https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/spies/robert-hanssen/
- https://www.history.com/news/robert-hanssen-american-traitor
- https://www.fbi.gov/history/artifact-of-the-month/may-2016-robert-hanssen
- https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/robert-hanssen
Jan 17, 2022
Jan 17, 2022
46 min
Americans know how dire the COVID testing situation has been since November 2021. High testing demand before gathering or traveling for holidays led to long lines and even longer turnaround times. Add the Omicron variant to the mix and you've got a perfect breeding ground for fake COVID testing sites to pop up across the country. Join Matt and Carolanne this week as they talk about these predatory sites and, one company in particular, the Center for COVID Control.
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This week's booze of choice: Hazy Pitch by Revolution Brewing
Sources:
- https://abc7chicago.com/covid-testing-scam-fake-sites-pop-up-test-covid-19-warning/11425543/
- https://www.centerforcovidcontrol.org/
- https://wgntv.com/news/coronavirus/covid-testing-site-in-rolling-meadows-among-several-probed-by-bbb-over-complaints/
- https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-warns-of-fake-covid-19-pop-up-testing-sites
- https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2022/01/dont-assume-every-covid-19-test-site-legit
- https://blockclubchicago.org/2022/01/13/center-for-covid-control-covid19-testing-chain-opened-pop-ups-across-the-us-now-its-temporarily-closing-amid-federal-investigation-and-mounting-complaints/
Jan 10, 2022
Jan 10, 2022
39 min
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes was recently found guilty on four federal charges of defrauding investors. Join Matt and Carolanne this week as they go through the rise and fall of Theranos and the founder who was once considered "The Next Steve Jobs".
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This week's booze of choice: We're actually not drinking! HydroHomies.
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Jan 3, 2022
Jan 3, 2022
35 min
Happy 2022! Or, according to Baba Vanga and Nostradamus, maybe not so happy 2022? Join Matt and Carolanne this week as they talk about predictions from the infamous duo and what's in store for us this year.
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This week's booze of choice: Guinness and Rogue Brewing Batsquatch
Sources:
- https://www.news.com.au/world/baba-vangas-disturbing-predictions-for-2022/news-story/1c340ed432aed9247fd7c8b26fbee4ce
- https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/alarming-cracks-in-ice-shelf-of-thwaites-doomsday-glacier-could-accelerate-sea-level-rise/news-story/8f54f4ea7e7f8a2f3ca8fd9310926e2f
- https://abcnews.go.com/Health/investigating-mysterious-illness-south-sudan-killed-100-people/story?id=81913388
- https://www.history.co.uk/articles/nostradamus-predicts-what-s-in-store-for-2022
Dec 20, 2021
Dec 20, 2021
41 min
TikTok, whose US audience is primarily under the age of 24, has seen explosive growth in the past few years. Their success can be attributed to a sophisticated algorithm that seems to perfectly curate a user's "for you" page to show them content that matches their interest. But.. is it possible TikTok's reach and successful algorithm is being used for sinister reasons? Join Matt and Carolanne this week as they talk about the concerning possibilities of TikTok's manipulation of an entire generation.
Our linktree: linktr.ee/boozedandconfused
This week's booze of choice: Goose Island Bourbon County Kentucky Fog Stout and Revolution Brewing Subz Hero
Sources:
- https://parentology.com/16-dangerous-tiktok-trends-to-watch-out-for/15/
- https://wallaroomedia.com/blog/social-media/tiktok-statistics/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Censorship_of_TikTok
- https://www.wsj.com/articles/tiktok-algorithm-sex-drugs-minors-11631052944?mod=hp_lead_pos5
- https://www.techtimes.com/articles/265145/20210908/tiktok-algorithm-allows-explicit-content-teenagers-bots-serving-up-videos.htm
- https://www.techtimes.com/articles/264658/20210827/tiktok-bans-milk-crate-challenge-following-injury-reports.htm
- https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-conducts-new-research-into-harmful-trends-and-challenges-with-a-view/610215/