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
Dec 13, 2021
Dec 13, 2021
41 min
There are creations in this world that are hard to credit solely to humans, like Stonehenge or the Nazca Lines. There are also unexplainable artifacts from our ancient history, like 5,000 year old writings that describe mythical flying machines. Join Matt and Carolanne for a late night episode to talk about aspects of our world that could point to alien life.
Our linktree: linktr.ee/boozedandconfused
This week's booze of choice: Golden Monkey by Victory Brewing
Sources:
- https://www.ranker.com/list/times-ancient-aliens-was-right/brandon-michaels
Dec 6, 2021
Dec 6, 2021
30 min
Have you been to the pharmacy or a convenience store recently, went to grab something from the fridge or freezer, and see a digital screen displaying ads until you get close enough for it to begin showing digital versions of the products? These digital cooler screens are becoming more popular across the United States and are having consumers ask, "is this thing tracking me?" The easy answer is yes, the longer answer is... well, sort of. Join Matt and Carolanne this week as they talk about the newest invasion of your privacy, coming to a grocery store near you.
Our linktree: linktr.ee/boozedandconfused
This week's booze of choice: Revolution Brewing Anti-Hero
Sources:
-
https://www.coolerscreens.com/
-
-
https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2019/2/7/18215629/walgreens-cooler-screens-frozen-food-eye-tracking-ads
Nov 29, 2021
Nov 29, 2021
51 min
The QAnon group can find its origin in the mid-late 2010’s. Conspiracies concerning the global elites, satanists, cannibals, and worse abound. Since the chaos at the Capitol this past January, more fringe theories popped up from within the QAnon groups. The latest? None other than the long deceased John F. Kennedy, Jr. would return gloriously to Dallas, Texas to announce his return to public life and his intentions to run as Trump’s VP in the next election. Grab your tinfoil hats and a drink, y’all. Join Carolanne and Matt as they try and figure out where the hell JFK Jr. is. (Spoiler: he's still dead)
Our linktree: linktr.ee/boozedandconfused
This week's booze of choice: PB Eugene by Revolution Brewing
Sources:
Nov 22, 2021
Nov 22, 2021
46 min
Companies like Nestle are often publicly taking heat for unethical business practices. What if I told you there's a company on the same level of Nestle that manages to stay out of most headlines? Join Matt and Carolanne this week as they talk about Cargill, a company given the title of "the worst company in the world" by Mighty Earth. Warning: this episode contains entirely too many wine-induced soap boxes.
Our linktree: linktr.ee/boozedandconfused
This week's booze of choice: Ruby Red by Warner Vineyards
Sources:
- https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-06/crop-giant-cargill-reports-biggest-profit-in-156-year-history
- https://stories.mightyearth.org/cargill-worst-company-in-the-world/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cargill
- https://ceoworld.biz/2021/01/03/ranked-top-50-richest-families-in-the-united-states-2021/
- https://www.brainerddispatch.com/business/3435856-ex-cargill-manager-sentenced-five-months-prison-river-waste-dumping-case
Nov 15, 2021
Nov 15, 2021
32 min
Being buried alive is something we often see depicted in Hollywood movies and believe it's impossible to be true. Especially with modern medicine, how could doctors be fooled into pronouncing someone dead when they're still VERY much alive? Join Matt and Carolanne this week as they talk about 11 true stories of people being buried alive and discuss a paranormal listener submission.
Our linktree: linktr.ee/boozedandconfused
This week's booze of choice: Guinness and Sippin Pretty by Odell Brewing
Sources:
- https://www.ranker.com/list/people-buried-alive/jacob-shelton
Nov 1, 2021
Nov 1, 2021
34 min
Some claim that the USSR won the mid-century Space Race when they launched Yuri Gagarin into orbit in 1961, making him the first man to make it into space. But the question is.. was Yuri the first man to make it into space? Or the first man to survive? Join Matt and Carolanne this week as they talk about the Lost Cosmonauts theory.
Our linktree: linktr.ee/boozedandconfused
This week's booze of choice: Guinness and Smithwicks
Sources:
- Listen to the recordings: https://skeptoid.com/episodes/4115
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost_Cosmonauts
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laika
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valentin_Bondarenko#Death
- https://allthatsinteresting.com/lost-cosmonauts
- https://www.straightdope.com/21343565/are-there-really-lost-cosmonauts-stranded-in-space
Oct 25, 2021
Oct 25, 2021
33 min
When you think of famous serial killers, you might think of Jack the Ripper, Jeffrey Dahmer, or H.H. Holmes. Madame Delphine LaLaurie is typically not top of the list, despite her gruesome rampage of enslaved people in New Orleans during the 1800s. Join Matt and Carolanne this week as they talk about the totally f*&ked story of Madame Delphine LaLaurie. **Content warning: this week's episode contains discussions of gruesome murder and torture**
This week's booze of choice: Just some neat whiskey and H20.
Sources:
Oct 20, 2021
Oct 20, 2021
32 min
It's not uncommon to watch a paranormal movie and see "Based on True Events". The Smurl family's haunting was more than just material for a movie - it was a real life nightmare for 15 years. The family's experiences were enough to attract the attention of the Catholic Church and Ed and Lorraine Warren. Join Matt and Carolanne this week to talk about the Smurl family haunting.
This week's promo: Twisted and Uncorked
Our Linktree: linktr.ee/boozedandconfused
This week's booze of choice: Odell Brewing Drumroll and Odell Brewing Good Behavior
Sources:
Oct 13, 2021
Oct 13, 2021
43 min
It’s spooky season and the 150th anniversary of the Chicago fire, so why not go back in time and mix a little Chicago history with some hauntings? Join Matt and Carolanne this week to talk about famous hauntings like Resurrection Mary and Bachelors Grove with some lesser known haunts like The Italian Bride.
Our Linktree: linktr.ee/boozedandconfused
This week's booze of choice: Makers Mark Old Fashioned & New Glarus Spotted Cow
Sources:
- https://www.ranker.com/list/chicago-ghost-stories/jacobybancroft
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resurrection_Mary
- http://troytaylorbooks.blogspot.com/2016/01/the-eastland-disaster.html
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bachelor%27s_Grove_Cemetery#Reported_phenomena
- https://www.chicagonow.com/chicago-quirk/2011/10/the-devil-baby-of-hull-house/
Oct 4, 2021
Oct 4, 2021
1hr 10 min
We're all familiar with the concept of A.I. (artificial intelligence). After all, who hasn't seen famous blockbuster hits like Terminator or I, Robot? But what happens when it's not all fun and games anymore and the A.I. becomes too intelligent and unstoppable? Join Matt and Carolanne this week to talk about the future threats of A.I.
Our Linktree: linktr.ee/boozedandconfused
This week's promo: Never a Straight Answer
This week's booze of choice: Goose Island IPA and Glenlivet 18
Sources:
- https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2019/03/greek-myths-have-some-scary-ideas-about-robots-and-a-i/
- https://www.livescience.com/49007-history-of-artificial-intelligence.html
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_artificial_intelligence
- https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2018/10/16/17978596/stephen-hawking-ai-climate-change-robots-future-universe-earth
- https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/facebook-artificial-intelligence-ai-chatbot-new-language-research-openai-google-a7869706.html
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVbNDuhuAYY