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
Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
Speaking from VERY FRESH experience, babies are hard. With modern science and medicine, new parents are able to understand why their babies are the way they are. But back in the old world, parents didn't have that luxury. For example - what we might call a gassy or fussy baby today may have been called a changeling, or a fairy that was left in place of human babies that were stolen. We know today that's not true, but it's probably not much solace for the sleep deprived parents. Join Matt and Carolanne this week to learn about some baby folklore of the old world.
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This week's booze of choice: Stone Delicious IPA & Smithwicks
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Monday Jul 05, 2021
Monday Jul 05, 2021
We're back!
You may have recently heard in the news about a new, first-of-its-kind report conducted on cosmetics within the United States and Canada that reveals some disturbing details. Over 200 cosmetic products were tested to review levels of flourine concentrations; 52% were found to have high levels, indicating the presence of PFAS. Join Matt and Carolanne this week to learn about PFAS, their troubling presence in your cosmetics, and why you should care.
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- https://www.thecut.com/2013/12/most-dangerous-beauty-through-the-ages.html
- https://www.wbur.org/earthwhile/2019/11/08/what-are-pfas-chemicals-and-should-i-be-freaking-out-about-them
- https://www.sciencenews.org/article/cosmetics-makeup-pfas-chemicals
- https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/hold-blush-cosmetics-may-contain-toxic-forever-chemicals-180978036/
- https://www.businessinsider.com/lawmakers-introduce-bills-pfas-forever-chemicals-makeup-clean-beauty-study-2021-6
- https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2021/jun/15/pfas-makeup-forever-chemicals?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
Monday May 17, 2021
Monday May 17, 2021
Bridges are an essential part of allowing us to get from point A to point B. Without them, we would be unable to freely get around while on our commutes and family trips. We know there have been massive bridge collapses due to natural disasters, but what would you think if you knew that over 45,000 of American bridges have been deemed structurally deficient? Structurally deficient bridges have led to catastrophes like the I-35W bridge collapse in Minnesota in 2007, killing 13 people, and the recent closure of the I-40 bridge near Memphis. These aren’t isolated incidents either -- 4 out of 10 U.S. bridges need to be replaced or repaired. Join Matt and Carolanne this week as they discuss the terrifying nature of America’s crumbling bridges.
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This week's booze of choice: Naturdays & Noon Whistle Milk Stout
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- https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/02/27/cross-bridge-at-your-own-risk-local-engineers-warn-drivers-of-joliet-bridge-condition/
- https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/02/13/des-plaines-river-bridge-structurally-intolerable/
- https://artbabridgereport.org/
- Bridgereports.com
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I-35W_Mississippi_River_bridge
- https://www.uhpcsolutions.com/structurally-deficient-bridges
Monday May 10, 2021
Monday May 10, 2021
Happy Tax Season! Friendly reminder that, if you live in the US, your taxes are due May 17th.
Americans are used to being inundated with ads for tax preparation software to help them file their complicated returns every year. Most Americans end up using some sort of tax prep software to help navigate the process and make sure they're filing correctly. But have you ever wondered.. if the IRS knows what we owe every year, why do we have to go through this complicated annual process to begin with? Join Matt and Carolanne this week as they talk about the tax prep software lobbyists that want to keep your taxes complicated for profit.
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This week's booze: Left Hand Brewing Peanut Butter Milk Stout
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- https://www.pcmag.com/news/most-americans-file-their-taxes-online-but-many-still-worry-about-security
- https://www.nbcnews.com/business/taxes/turbotax-h-r-block-spend-millions-lobbying-us-keep-doing-n736386
- https://www.propublica.org/article/turbotax-and-others-charged-at-least-14-million-americans-for-tax-prep-that-should-have-been-free-audit-finds
- irs.gov/freefile
Monday May 03, 2021
Monday May 03, 2021
The first atomic bomb was used as a weapon on August 6th, 1945. The second came three days later on August 9th. These bombs demonstrated the devastating powers of nuclear weaponry as the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were eviscerated. There have been thousands of nuclear tests performed by countries all over the world and yet since those fateful days during World War II, no nuclear bomb has been used as a weapon. We are a simple button’s press away from ending life on our planet and yet here we are. Are we in control of our nukes or are intergalactic peacekeepers disarming our biggest weapon? This one gets weird. Grab a drink and join Carolanne and Matt as they dive into nukes and alien intervention!
This week's booze of choice: Mostly water
This week's promo: Crime Divers Podcast
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https://www.history.com/news/ufos-near-nuclear-facilities-uss-roosevelt-rendlesham
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http://www.cultureready.org/blog/reagans-1987-un-speech-alien-threat-resonates-now
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“Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind”- Steven Greer
Monday Apr 26, 2021
Monday Apr 26, 2021
In the early hours of April 15, 1912, the world’s largest ship on earth, the “unsinkable” Titanic was resting at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. Over 1,500 souls were lost that day, making this one of the worst maritime accidents in human history. Was the sinking of the Titanic truly an act of God or did the White Star Line set this up to make a quick buck on insurance claims? Grab a drink and join Carolanne and Matt as they talk about the great Titanic conspiracy.
This week's booze of choice: Goose Island's Guava Squad
This week's promo: 10ish Podcast
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Monday Apr 19, 2021
Monday Apr 19, 2021
The concept of eugenics is not new -- Plato even talked about "selective breeding" in 400 bc. But did you know that the discussion around eugenics had such a stronghold in the early 20th century that it led to the creation of the International Eugenics Conference? It's... exactly what you think. Join Matt and Carolanne this week as they discuss the bizarre and disturbing pro-eugenics meetings that took place in the 1900s involving names like Leonard Darwin, Winston Churchill, and Alexander Graham Bell.
This week's booze of choice: Coffee and Sugarland's Butter Pecan Sippin' Cream
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- https://www.government.is/diplomatic-missions/embassy-article/2018/03/26/Facts-about-Downs-syndrome-and-pre-natal-screening-in-Iceland/
- https://inmatesofwillard.com/tag/bleecker-van-wagenen/
- https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Average_Young_American_Male_(1921)
- https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Eugenics_Conference
Monday Apr 12, 2021
Monday Apr 12, 2021
If aliens truly exist, why haven’t we seen any yet? Are we actually alone in the universe or have there been aliens all along? Join Carolanne and Matt as they dive into the Zoo Hypothesis-- an answer to the puzzling Fermi Paradox. Are aliens waiting in our galactic neighborhood to welcome us to the galactic republic or are we too small to worry about? Grab a drink and buckle up!
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This week's booze of choice: Guinness
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Monday Apr 05, 2021
Monday Apr 05, 2021
Mark Hofmann is considered one of the most successful forgers in modern history, known most for his counterfeit documents circulated within the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the LDS Church) and various Americana. In the 80s, Mark found himself in over his head with his forgeries. Join Matt and Carolanne this week to learn how Mark's counterfeits and debts led him to committing murder.
This week's booze of choice: Revolution's Anti-Hero
This week's promo: Twisted & Uncorked
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Monday Mar 29, 2021
Monday Mar 29, 2021
Following its discovery in 1898, Radium quickly became all the rage. Radium became a “cure-all,” luxurious wonder product-- a cure all and more. Radium’s distinct pale green glow became a must-have on watches, which soon led to the crippling illnesses and horrible deaths of many factory girls who painted those very watches, nicknamed the Radium Girls. Join Carolanne and Matt as they dive into the disturbing case of the US Radium Corporation vs. The Radium Girls.
This week's booze of choice: Coffee + Carolans
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This week's promo: Breaking Down Bad Books
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