I'm Horrified!

Episode 159: The Castrati

Tue, 06 May 2025 22:39:00 -0000

How far would you go for the possibility of stardom? What would you be willing to... uh... lose? Around the early 1600s a certain trend in church choirs evolved into something of a phenomenon in Italian music and Opera. What followed was a very weird and intense footnote in history that we'll be discussing today. Warm up your voices, Horror Honeys!

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IH Classics: Civil War Amputations and Olympic Host Cities

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:37:00 -0000

We're throwing it back to episode 88: Civil War Amputations and Olympic Host Cities, originally aired December 16 2019!

Take a swig of gin and bite down on something hard, because today we're talking about Civil War Amputations and Olympic Host Cities! We delve into the history of the grisliest medical practices of the American Civil War, and why things had to get so... choppy. Also, the next time you're watching someone luge down a mountain for the glory of national pride, you can listen to this episode and know how much that undermines the local economies of the city that's hosting! Pledge allegiance to your flag and stay horrified.

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Episode 158: Chiropractors (feat. Becky Thorogood)

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0000

You're going to feel a little pressure right here... This week, we're talking about the startlingly recent history of chiropractors. They're not doctors, insurance loves them, and they don't seem to be going anywhere. Hold onto your necks and spines, Horror Honeys!

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Episode 157: Nostradamus

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:49:50 -0000

Things couldn't get any worse... could they? This week we're talking about Nostradamus, the illustrious french astronomer, seer, man about town, etc etc. Was he a highly positioned and powerful quack or the greatest prophet the world has ever known? Well, I guess the jurys still out, unless something else he predicted falls from the sky. Keep your eyes on the stars, Horror Honeys!

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Episode 156: The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (feat. Carole Ann Penney)

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 22:40:00 -0000

Who doesn't love astrology, except its for work, and it might get you fired! This week we've got special guest Carole Ann Penney, a leadership and career coach, talking with us about the shady and not so scientific history of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, a personality test that had made its way into boardrooms and hiring rooms, which we all feel pretty uneasy about. Keep your eyes on your own papers, Horror Honeys!

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IH Classics: The Radium Girls and Purity Rings

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 20:56:00 -0000

We're throwing it back to episode 27: The Radium Girls and Purity Rings, originally aired August 26 2018!

This week, we're diving into two subjects that will rot your brain from the inside out: Radium and Bush-era abstinence only public school education. Who knew that fake silver rings on the hands of horny tweens won't stop the rampage of STI's? Or that Radium will literally melt off your jaw? Hopefully everyone, but if not, we're here to help. Keep a condom handy, stay away from corrosive chemical elements, and stay horrified.

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Episode 155: Sister Wives

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0000

It's happening folks - we've long spoken of Allie's obsession with the long running TLC masterpiece, but today you're hearing it right from the horses mouth: we're talking about Sister Wives. For the blessedly uninitiated, Sister Wives is a reality television series based around the Polygamist Brown family, with Husband Kody and Wives Meri, Janelle, Christine, and Robyn. I don't think anyone would call it a "good show" but that's not why we watch it, right? Say your prayers, Horror Honeys!

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Episode 154: The Omegaverse

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 17:46:00 -0000

Welcome back! We're kicking off 2025 with our New Year's guilty pleasures, and Sam is up first with something so diabolical we can hardly believe we're posting it. You've heard of romance, well this is a little different, and a little more wolf centric, but we all remember twilight don't we? Made famous by a notable fanfiction lawsuit, The Omegaverse has been creeping onto the romance novel scene slowly but surely. Lace up your bodices, horror honeys!

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Episode 153: Stockholm Syndrome

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 22:00:00 -0000

It's a Christmas miracle! We're coming at you live from our holiday hiatus to bring you a surprise episode. We'll see you again January 14th!

Is this really a thing? If so why is it Swedish? Psychiatrists and psychiatry enthusiasts alike have pondered these questions over the elusive and somewhat foggy concept of "Stockholm Syndrome". Is it possible the Swedish people are just really nice to each other? Hold on to your internal sense of identity, Horror Honeys!

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Episode 152: Mary Todd Lincoln

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 02:32:00 -0000

Ooooooh Mary! Today we're talking about the one, the only, the often sad and lonely, Mary Todd Lincoln. Our girl Mary had some big ideas, big dreams, and big feelings (don't we all?). She was a foundation for our boy Abey, and sometimes she was also the one rocking that foundation. Double check your monthly budgets, Horror Honeys!

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IH Classics: Ruby Ridge and The Hymen

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 19:00:00 -0000

We're throwing it back to episode 83: Ruby Ridge and The Hymen, originally aired November 10th 2019!

This week, Allie and Sam educate the people about the foundations of the modern militia movement and what exactly a hymen actually is. If you want to learn about an incredibly dark occurrence in US History, or about why we prize a totally made-up concept, this episode is for you! Don't clench, Horror Honeys!

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Episode 151: Appendicitis (feat. Rachael Beairsto)

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:15:00 -0000

Ah, the miracle of the human body, what can't it do? Today we're pulling a Magic Schoolbus and delving into the inner workings of human anatomy when things go... well... wrong. Thankfully we've got friend of the podcast Rachael Beairsto to bring us along on the journey, a journey she unfortunately has some firsthand experience with. Go eat something with fiber in it, Horror Honeys!

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Episode 150: The Mayerling Incident

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Ever have a weekend getaway so bad it essentially caused a world war? Neither have we! This story starts out as your average privileged royal fuckboy having too good of a time cheating on his wife, and it ends up... well... different! Just thank your lucky stars you're not dating the Crown Prince of Austria, Horror Honeys!

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Episode 149: La Llorona

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:12:00 -0000

BOO! Happy Halloween, Horror Honeys! Today We're talking about a classic character from Mexican Folklore, La Llorona. Her story has haunted many different communities for centuries, and her legacy provides an insight into cultural attitudes towards motherhood, sex, family, identity, and so much more. Stay away from large bodies of water, Horror Honeys!

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IH Classics: The 2018 Halloween Special

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 18:29:00 -0000

In honor of spooky season we're throwing it back to the 2018 "I'm Horrified!" Halloween Special.

It's Halloween, Witches! We here at I'm horrified have brewed up a spooky spectacular with all of your favorite horrifying things: haunted creeks, fake alien murders, and a raving serial murderer who Sam and Allie made up in their heads freshman year of college. We even have spooky stories sent into us from listeners like you. Is the world already scary enough? Absolutely! But when has that stopped us before? Curl up with your favorite bag of candy, Horror Honeys.

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Episode 148: The Denver Airport Conspiracy Theory

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Today we unveil a conspiracy polluting our land and skys, we speak truth to power, and we fight again the tyranny of librarians. Today, we talk about the Denver International Airport. You wouldn't think an airport could become such a big fodder for conspiracies, but hold onto your tinfoil hats horror honeys, because Sam and Allie are about to take you on a journey.

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Episode 147: Lizzie Borden

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Awwwwww yeah its SPOOKY SEASON! Let's tuck in for some classic New England murder mystery, the life and trial of Lizzie Borden. You may have heard a little folk rhyme about her in the past: "Lizzie Borden took and axe and gave her father forty whacks", well, it was actually a HATCHET, morons. Even more historical debunking awaits, Horror Honeys!

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Episode 146: The Zootopia Abortion Comic

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 04:04:00 -0000

This is the worst thing we've ever done, and frankly, we're so sorry. This week Sam unleashes hell on earth by bringing you the strangest and most tonally dissonant fanfiction comic ever spawned by the internet (well... I guess we can't say that for certain, but it's up there). Why would someone make this? Why would we take an hour of our precious lives to read it? We're just as confused as you are, Horror Honeys.

CW: While it is beyond absurd that someone made a Zootopia fanfiction comic which centers around the topic of abortion, they did, and that is genuinely what we will be discussing today. We're poking fun at the fact that this exists, not the subject itself, however if this is a sensitive topic for you please refrain from listening and we'll see you next week!

Links to the full comics:

https://www.zootopianewsnetwork.com/2017/06/i-will-survive-by-borba-full-comic.html

https://imgur.com/gallery/born-to-be-alive-i-will-survive-sequel-by-borba-BSyU5qm

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IH Classics: Mata Hari and Wallis Simpson

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 14:17:00 -0000

We're throwing it back to Episode 69: Mata Hari and Wallis Simpson

Get ready for the sexiest episode of this anxious podcast yet! This week, Allie and Sam learn about two historical hos: Mata Hari and Wallis Simpson. These two ladies have a lot in common (allegedly banging German spies), with some important differences. Prepare to be scared and horny, Horror Honeys!

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Episode 145: Franklin's Lost Arctic Expedition

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Today we've got even more woebegotten tales from the sea! For a while in the mid 19th century, a bunch of Europeans were reeeeeally excited about the idea of finding a "northwest passage" over and around Canada in order to facilitate trade with Asia. Many expeditions were sent to this end, but none ended in such a dumpster fire as Franklin's Expedition. Package your canned goods carefully, Horror Honeys!

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Episode 144: Bikini Atoll

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0000

An often overlooked piece of history foliowing the Second World War, Bikini Atoll had a small yet thriving community which was upended by America's desire to use the Atoll as a nuclear testing site. As you can imagine, the U.S. Military was less than forthcoming about all the details involved in their "relocation"! It's a story we've been told time and again: a powerful nation acts recklessly while those less powerful pay the price, sometimes for generations to come.

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Episode 143: Manly Bands

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Have you ever been shopping for wedding bands? Have you wondered why there are so few options for a tough as nails, grade A beef, built Ford tough patriot such as yourself? Well wonder no more, because Manly Bands has got you covered. This jewelry company caters to the masculine aesthetic, whether they're carving rings out of whiskey barrels or carefully embedding pieces of dinosaur bone into this holy symbol of your union. What was meant to be a short episode turned into a 63 minute rabbit hole from which we may never return. While we do poke fun at some of their more out of pocket designs, if you're looking for a unique (and we mean UNIQUE) manly wedding band, head over to manlybands.com to get yourself one. Speak now or forever hold your peace, Horror Honeys!

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Episode 142: Cleopatra and Her Sisters

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Look, sometimes siblings just get under your skin, and sometimes you have to murder them on the steps of the Temple of Artemis just to get your point across. This week, we're talking about Cleopatra and her sisters, girlbosses one and all. We all know Cleopatra VII (The hair! The snakes! Elizabeth Taylor!) but what about Berenice IV and Arsinoë IV? Well, all we can say is things get very "HBO's Succession" very fast. Watch your backs, Horror Honeys!

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Episode 141: Tyler Hadley

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Look, we've all had a house party get out of hand, right? Well, this week, we've got some classic true crime for you, and things get... horrifying. It's got all the trappings of an MTV teen movie like selfies, beer pong, party crashers, and a few other things! Those locked rooms? Don't worry about them, Horror Honeys!

Content Warning: Extreme Violence

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I'm Thrilled! (Patreon Exclusive Episode)

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 18:00:00 -0000

This week we're bringing you a Patreon exclusive! This episode of "I'm Thrilled" originally aired for our $5 tier and up Patreon supporters on May 7th, right after Sam and Allie just got back from a trip to the happiest place on earth. Let's all talk about something FUN for once, as we look on the bright side and talk all things Disney. Join us on Patreon at our $5 tier and above to get exclusive video episodes of "I'm Thrilled" every month.

The video version of this episode is available for free over at patreon.com/imhorrified. We'll see you there, horror honeys!

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Episode 140: Queen Elizabeth II's Annus Horribilis

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Look, we've all had a rough couple of months here and there, but sometimes it helps to revel in the misfortunes of the rich and powerful! 1992 was not a great time for our girl Lizzy W, and we're going to hit all of the details (spoiler alert: it mostly has to do with all of her terrible children). Frankly, no matter what happened, we're always going to end up taking Princess Diana's side. Keep calm and carry on, Horror Honeys!

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Episode 139: Karen Read

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0000

This week we're pulling straight from the headlines and bringing you the latest from Boston's biggest story: the trial of Karen Read. A tragic evening in 2022 has ballooned into an unprecedented social media circus and an endless tunnel of facts, fiction, and everything in between. Also, we have an "I'm Horrified" FIRST: we actually COME BACK ON THE AIR after we've finished the episode because even in the span of an hour, we can't make up our minds. Stick it out til the end of the episode, Horror Honeys!

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Episode 138: Sovereign Citizens

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0000

What do you get when you mix together anti-government activism, tax evasion, conspiracy theories, white supremacist undertones, and the internet? Well, sounds like the answer would be "violence", and you're not entirely wrong. This week, we're talking about Sovereign Citizens, a group that (according to The Southern Poverty Law Center) uses "a variety of conspiracy theories and falsehoods to justify their beliefs and their activities, some of which are illegal and violent". Welp, that about sums it up! Pull over your car and find your license and registration, Horror Honeys.

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Episode 137: Whaling

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Ahoy, listeners! This week we've got some gnarly, morbid, punk rock shit for you people: the 19th century Whaling Industry in the United States! We don't know what sounds worse: killing the whale, harvesting the whale's body, or getting hopelessly lost at sea trying to bring the whale back to Nantucket or wherever. This, like almost all other things happening in 1849, was a bad idea. A dead whale or a stove boat, Horror Honeys!

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Episode 136: Sweating Sickness (Feat. Alicia from Trashy Divorces)

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0000

This week we've got an ultra horrifying topic from a very special guest: Alicia from Trashy Divorces and Trashy Royals! Sam and Alicia share a love for all things Tudor History, but this week we're combining that with something everyone can enjoy: a mysterious and grody deadly illness. Chances are, by the time you realized you had sweating sickness, you and most of your friends were already dead. Hey, maybe its better than getting your head cut off! Extra clean hands and trashy hearts, horror honeys!

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Episode 135: Ticketmaster

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 12:26:00 -0000

We're sorry to inform you that this episode will have a few extra processing fees attached - hope you understand! Today we're talking about the bloated media monopoly that is Ticketmaster, and the whole sordid history that led to their hostile takeover. Basically, we're going to tell you why a $50 ticket actually ends up costing you $125. Hold on to your presale codes, horror honeys!

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Episode 134: Bodybuilding

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Do you ever hear about something and think "wow, I bet if I looked into this it would be a major bummer"? Well, we did, and it was. Pumping iron and getting shredded is all well and good, but when your standards of aesthetic fitness go too far, there's a long road of consequences that await. Pick something up and put it down, Horror Honeys!

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Episode 133: Cait Corrain

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Today we have a Shakespearean tale of drama, deceit, betrayal, aliases, doctored screenshots, all on the seedy social media underbelly of.... Goodreads? Are you sure? Yup, apparently so! This is the tale of how one young author's insecurity spun so far out of control that she ruined her whole career over it. Who knows, Sam and Allie might start losing it and review bombing their fellow podcasts on iTunes... stranger things have happened! Save your screenshots, Horror Honeys.

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Episode 132: Clara Bow

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000

When our divine mother Taylor Swift released the track list for her latest epic breakup album, we saw Clara Bow's name in the song titles and KNEW we'd have to do an episode on her! And not just because we love Taylor, but because if theres one thing we love its delving into the miserable history of a mentally ill woman of note from years past, and boy does she fit the bill! This flashy flapper era beauty had the absolute train wreck of a life you'd expect from an old Hollywood starlet, and we're here to tell you all about it. Draw those eyebrows on high and thin, horror honeys!

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Episode 131: Egyptomania

Tue, 28 May 2024 04:00:00 -0000

This week we're back with those little freaks - the Victorians! Find out how they discovered the wonderful history of Egypt and then made it weird for everyone. This episode features medical cannibalism, nightmare paint, and the worst dinner party we can think of. Put back the ancient relics you've stolen from a far off land Horror Honeys!

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Episode 130: The Chestnut Blight (Feat. Stacie from Trashy Divorces)

Tue, 21 May 2024 04:00:00 -0000

When's the last time the story about trees moved you to tears? Oh The Giving Tree... well what about a story about CHESTNUTS and also the erosion of family farming culture in the American South?

The Chestnut Blight is a little known story that ought to be common knowledge because it basically impacts every facet of life as we know it. Who knew a fungal pathogen could do so much damage? You will grow to love the Chestnut Tree, as we do, and to mourn it - but there may yet be hope on the horizon. Roast those chestnuts over an open fire, Horror Honeys!

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Episode 129: The Curse of Tippecanoe

Tue, 14 May 2024 15:36:00 -0000

Historical scholars argue over a great many subjects, but there's one thing we can all agree on: William Henry Harrison probably should have worn a coat during his inauguration. There's not a whole lot to say about Old Tippecanoe that doesn't have to do with him famously dying a month after taking office - thats kind of his thing. Maybe he was cursed, we're not sure, but maybe - if he was he 100% deserved it! Zip up your jackets, horror honeys.

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Episode 128: Margaret Pole

Tue, 07 May 2024 14:27:00 -0000

Just when you thought you already knew all the heads that Henry VIII chopped off, you find another one! Today we're talking about the last Plantagenet, Margaret Pole. Margaret was a ride or die bitch who had the unfortunate luck of knowing a bunch of idiot men. Literally everyone in her family dies, so... that. Get out your tissues and your crucifixes horror honeys.

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Episode 127: The Columbine Fandom

Thu, 02 May 2024 01:32:00 -0000

If you hated Snapewives – this is much worse! Today Allie brings us into the complicated world of true crime fandoms, and specifically the fandom around the Columbine massacre. This sensitive subject has ascended to meme status in some groups, and we're on a mission to figure out why. This is a difficult episode to listen to and listener discretion is advised.

TW: gun violence, bombing, suicide

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Episode 126: Youtube Breakup Videos

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 13:23:00 -0000

Wow, this is an episode we truly never thought we would have to make... but we want to thank our listeners for their support during this difficult time. Today we're talking about Youtube Breakup Videos - you know, the videos you see when your favorite mommy vlogger breaks up with her generic looking husband and they have to make a whole thing over it. Is it money? Is it fame? Is it the crushing weight of scheduling too many Cameo videos? Who's to say, all we know now is that it's over. Hold your horror honeys close, horror honeys, til death do you part.

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Episode 125: The Enfield Monster

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Is it a bear? is it a three legged kangaroo? Is it a short little Alien from outer space? Regardless, let's all get our guns and start shooting indiscriminately into the woods. This week Allie really phones it in and basically just reads you a newspaper article, but we swear it's so out of pocket you'll understand why. Who knows what Henry McDaniel saw that night, but one thing we know for sure is that after April 25th 1973, the small town of Enfield Illinois was catapulted into radio show sci fi hysteria. In an academic paper written about the incident, a researcher did admit "some people tactfully suggested Mr. McDaniel had a notoriously overactive imagination"... but thats exactly what an invading monster from outer space would WANT you to think! Dust off your tinfoil hats, Horror Honeys!

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Episode 124: Humane AI Pin

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Tell Silicon Valley to batten down the hatches, we've got another TECH EPISODE for you! This week we're talking about the Humane AI Pin, the latest gadget thats going to send us tumbling down a garbage chute into a pseudo 1984. They tote themselves as the world's first AI wearable, and promise you can "Take AI with you everywhere". Frankly, no thanks! Go touch grass, Horror Honeys, before that goes digital too.

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Episode 123: Caving

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Why would anyone WILLINGLY go into a cave? Well, we don't have an answer for that, but we try to get close this week by learning about the worlds weirdest recreational activity: Caving. If you're claustrophobic, maybe sit this one out, because even the descriptions make us start breathing pretty heavily.

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Episode 122: Transylvania University Book Heist

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0000

We know what you’re thinking - Transylvania! Vampires! A Vampire book heist!!! We are devastated to let you know that no, there are no vampires in this particular episode, but we promise there is SO MUCH MORE! Rare books, getaway cars, auction house representatives, fake names, and terrible old man disguises are just a few of the thrilling elements at hand. If you loved Oceans 11, you’ll be thoroughly disappointed by the effort of these 4 impressively stupid college kids. You son of a bitch, we’re in!!!

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Special Announcement!

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0000

We are SO EXCITED to share this big news with you!

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Episode 121: The Wrens of the Curragh

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Right after St. Patrick’s Day we’ve got a fascinating piece of Irish history to tell you about - The Wrens of the Curragh, a community of women who lived at the margins of Irish society in the aftermath of the great famine. Their lives were brutal, as were the oppressive forces keeping them poor and hungry no matter what they did to rise above. However, their unity in the face of hardship is what makes these women so invaluable to Irish history, and we’re looking forward to introducing you to their story!

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Episode 120: The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Join Allie and Sam on a journey through the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, where we learn about the impacts of earthquakes and Christianity, lament that nothing gold can stay, and complain about consignment stores. It's an episode that takes us from Egypt's Old Kingdom to modern-day witch museums in Salem, and it's sure to be a horrifying ride.

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Episode 119: Dance Marathons

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0000

What could be horrifying about dancing? As Allie explains this week - PLENTY! Tune in to hear about great depression trends, Gilmore Girls, and deep lore from Sam's high school days. Relax, don't dance for 80 hours in a row, and enjoy a horrifying time with your horror honeys.

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Episode 118: Caroline of Brunswick

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0000

What do we love more than a historical woman? A historical woman in an extremely toxic relationship! This week we examine the life of Caroline of Brunswick, who was nearly the Queen of England, maybe in her Eat Play Lover Era, and perhaps needed to wash her clothes a bit more. We know you'll like her because she is a woman, and you'll hate her husband.

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Episode 117: Girl Defined with Annie Cardi

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Two women telling you what to do with your life - is it this podcast or Girl Defined? Today we deep dive into the Christian influencers of our nightmares with our special guest - Annie Cardi!

Annie Cardi is a young adult author whose work has received starred reviews from Kirkus and Publishers Weekly, and was named a Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year for 2015. Her new book, Red, explores community, faith, and the way our choices impact us and how the world perceives us. We love her, and we think you will too!

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Episode 116: Valentines Day Special

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 17:07:00 -0000

Love is in the air and on our podcast! Join Allie and Sam with some very special guests - our husbands! Adam and Chris join us to discuss their own horrifying topics. Why did a regular guy try to buy an NHL team? Why were there children in the Civil War? Tune in to find out on an exciting episode of I'm Horrified!

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Episode 115: Snapewives

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0000

What combination of words can cause more fear than "Snape" and "Wives"? Today Allie takes us down the rabbit hole of Harry Potter Fandom on a horrifying train to the astral plane. Prepare to love and obey - or else!If you have suggestions for topics, tweet us at @imhorrifiedpod or email imhorrifiedpodcast@gmail.com.

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Episode 114: Elon Musk 2

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0000

He's back and he's coming up with a lot of stupid names! This week we dive back into the world of Elon Musk, a sequel to our 2020 episode on this powerful, stupid man. Strap in (but don't turn on the auto-pilot) for another horrifying episode.If you have suggestions for topics, tweet us at @imhorrifiedpod or email imhorrifiedpodcast@gmail.com.

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Episode 113: Hilaria Baldwin

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0000

Today Allie tells us the story of Hilaria Baldwin. Learn all about how this glamorous Spanish yoga teacher was actually a Basic Boston Woman not unlike your fabulous hosts. We recommend this episode for people who love schadenfreude and New York Yoga Personalities.If you have suggestions for topics, tweet us at @imhorrifiedpod or email imhorrifiedpodcast@gmail.com.

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Episode 112: The Bad Art Friend

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0000

Ever overthink an interaction with a friend? Then this episode is really going to resonate. This week, Sam reminds us of the story that took 2021 Twitter by storm - "Who Is The Bad Art Friend?" Copyright your original ideas, hold tight to your kidney, and Stay Horrified!If you have suggestions for topics, tweet us at @imhorrifiedpod or email imhorrifiedpodcast@gmail.com.

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Episode 111: Sharenting

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Smile Sweetheart, we're sending this one to grandma! This week, Allie asks the tough questions about people who over-share their children's lives online. In the age of social media, how much information about your kid is TMI? And are cute baby videos worth the risk?If you have suggestions for topics, tweet us at @imhorrifiedpod or email imhorrifiedpodcast@gmail.com.

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Holiday Special: Guilty Pleasures - Sarah J. Maas

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 22:58:00 -0000

Happy New Horrors! In our second Guilty Pleasures episode, Sam takes us on a journey into the Maas-verse. She'll confess her Sarah J. Maas sins and try to convince Allie - and you! - to join her in this wild world of fae males.If you have suggestions for topics, tweet us at @imhorrifiedpod or email imhorrifiedpodcast@gmail.com.

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Holiday Special: Guilty Pleasures - ASMR

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 03:01:00 -0000

Ho Ho Horror! For our first I'm Horrified Holiday Special this season we're indulging in Allie's guilty pleasure - ASMR. Get the tingles, prioritize your mental health, and learn whether or not this is a sex thing this week on I'm Horrified!If you have suggestions for topics, tweet us at @imhorrifiedpod or email imhorrifiedpodcast@gmail.com.

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Episode 110: Call Her Daddy Break Up

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 02:00:00 -0000

Sometimes the most horrifying things are those closest to home. This week, Sam and Allie recount the tale of a podcast break up that sent shockwaves through Spotify. Will money and fame separate our horror honeys the way it did The Fathers? Probably not! Hold your bestie close, and Stay Horrified!If you want us to get a $60M spotify deal, or if you have suggestions for topics, tweet us at @imhorrifiedpod or email imhorrifiedpodcast@gmail.com.

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Episode 109: Planned Obsolescence

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 03:00:00 -0000

We promise this podcast episode will still be good in 10 years, but that's not true for everything! This week, Allie teaches us about Planned Obsolescence. From iPhones to cars to lightbulbs, learn the horrifying truth of how capitalism keeps us from being able to fix our stuff. If you are also having problems with your battery life, or if you have suggestions for topics, tweet us at @imhorrifiedpod or email imhorrifiedpodcast@gmail.com.

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Episode 108: Effective Altruism

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 03:00:00 -0000

Sure the words "Effective Altruism” sound great - but are they? Join Development Girlie Sam and Recovering Development Girlie Allie as they learn about the giving philosophy sweeping tech bros everywhere, how it kind of crashed crypto, and how they think about charitable giving. It's a complicated, horrifying world, and Allie and Sam are right there with you! If you're also jaded about Philanthropy, or if you have suggestions for topics, tweet us at @imhorrifiedpod or email imhorrifiedpodcast@gmail.com.

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Episode 107: Voluntourism

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 03:00:00 -0000

This week, we're talking about Voluntourism - the complicated world of good deeds done for selfish reasons. Allie takes Sam into the truth behind institutions we may take for granted, and we examine how to avoid falling for one of these scams. Pull up Charity Navigator, and Stay Horrified!If you have a great topic suggestion, tweet us at @imhorrifiedpod or email imhorrifiedpodcast@gmail.com.

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Episode 106: Scandoval

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 03:00:00 -0000

If you too have spent hours scrolling the Instagrams of Bravo-lebrities, this podcast is for you! Sam takes Allie on a crash course of all things VanderPump Rules, from the original dramas to the scandal that's gripped the nation. Prepare for a drama of the ages, and Stay Horrified! If you have more Scandoval conspiracies or a great topic suggestion, tweet us at @imhorrifiedpod or email imhorrifiedpodcast@gmail.com.

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Episode 105: Colleen Ballinger

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 03:00:00 -0000

Choo Choo! Sam and Allie are boarding the toxic gossip train to learn about the recent downfall of Colleen Ballinger. Join us as Allie breaks down what exactly caused the fall of an internet sweetheart, how mega-fans can be used by their idols, and the creation of one of the most impactful songs ever. If you're an old-school Miranda Sings fan, or a listener with a great topic suggestion, tweet us at @imhorrifiedpod or email imhorrifiedpodcast@gmail.com.

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Episode 104: Burning Man

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 03:41:00 -0000

Sam and Allie are back with their first full episode since hiatus! This week, Sam takes you into burning man, a total nightmare for people who hate being outside and have no marketable skills. Tume in to learn about the Burn pre-2023, and what made this past year's event so rough. If you're a burner with a hot take on turn-key camps, or a listener with a great topic suggestion, tweet us at @imhorrifiedpod or email imhorrifiedpodcast@gmail.com.

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I'm Horrified: The Resurrection

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Back from the dead, Sam and Allie return to apologize for ~ghosting~ you. (get it, it's Halloween!) I'm Horrified will return with weekly horrifying stories start on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Follow us on Twitter (X?): @imhorrifiedpodVisit us online: imhorrifiedpodcast.comEmail us your suggestions: imhorrifiedpodcast@gmail.com

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Episode 103: Georgia Tann And Poisoned Candy Myths

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 21:41:00 -0000

It's spooky season! The only thing spookier than some poisoned Halloween candy that may or may not exist is a celebrity child trafficker who definitely did. Join Allie and Sam as they separate fact from fiction, and Stay Horrified!

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Episode 102: The Haunted Mansion (2003) and Shitty Men From The Bachelor

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0000

Today we cover some breaking news and some not-so-breaking news. First, Allie takes you through her least favorite adaptation of her most favorite Disney ride. Then, Sam brings you some hot tea from Bachelor Nation. Keep your hands and feet inside the vehicle, and Stay Horrified!

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Episode 101: Elon Musk And Selling Feet Pics

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 21:27:00 -0000

In Episode 101, Allie and Sam explore two of the oddest, most understood things on the internet. Sam gives you the biography of Elon Musk and why he's not the Tony Stark you're looking for. Next, Allie tells all about her undercover work in the online foot picture trade. Plug in your Tesla, log into OnlyFans, and Stay Horrified!

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Episode 100: Our Favorites and Updates

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 18:00:00 -0000

We are back! For our very special 100th episode, we go through some of our favorite segments and give updates on episodes past. Enjoy this trip down memory lane, purchase an HBO now subscription, and Stay Horrified!

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QuaranTeeny-Sode 30: Favorite Pandemic Activity

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 21:32:40 -0000

In what is (hopefully) the last QuaranTeeny-sode, Allie and Sam reflect on some of their favorite pandemic activities, and get excited for next week when they'll FINALLY do the 100th episode. Dream of that, and Be Well!

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QuaranTeeny-sode 29: Best Alcoholic Beverage

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:46:36 -0000

Allie and Sam are both over 21 and this week they talk about their favorite alcoholic beverages! Raise your glass, pace yourself, and be well!

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QuaranTeeny-sode 28: Worst Sunburn Ever

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 17:32:19 -0000

As summer starts winding ugh (UGH!), join Sam and Allie as they reminisce about sunburns of days gone by, and of days very recent. Apply your aloe, and be well!

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Quaranteeny-sode 27: Best Literary Protagonist

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 21:28:43 -0000

Take a look! It's in a book! Great Protagonists! This week, Allie and Sam gush over two book characters who maybe aren't quite the protagonists, but who they love anyways. Be well!

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QuaranTeeny-sode 26: Dream Wedding

Sat, 01 Aug 2020 22:26:00 -0000

Join the horrified honeys for an exciting announcement, and for a wedding discussion where money - and reality - are no object. Be Well!

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QuaranTeeny-sode 25: Pride And Prejudice Showdown

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 20:50:02 -0000

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that two women in possession of a good podcast, must be in want of some content. With that in mind, today we discuss all the best adaptations of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.

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QuaranTeeny-sode 24: Worst Musical

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 22:32:55 -0000

Sometimes life is all song and dance and sometimes it's.......not. Certified Theatre kids Allie and Sam prove that not all art is worthwhile this week as they discuss the worst musicals.

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QuaranTeeny-sode 23: Iconic Hollywood Feuds

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 23:40:18 -0000

Are you ready to get glamorous? Are you ready to have your name splashed across the tabloids? Are you ready to claim you don't know her when you definitely do? This is the episode for you!

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QuaranTeeny-sode 22: Ice Cream for Every Occasion

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 22:03:07 -0000

Do you hear the distant ding-a-ling of an ice cream truck? Are you instacart-ing your groceries but feel stuck on the frozen food page? Are you venturing back into the world and need tips on the best Cold Stone Creamery creation? Sam and Allie break down the best Ice Cream options for you. Don't get brain freeze, and be well!

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Black Lives Matter

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 22:49:12 -0000

Here's a link to all the resources we talk about in this episode: https://bit.ly/ImHorrifiedBLM Be Well.

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QuaranTeeny-sode 21: Greatest Meme Of All Time

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 02:00:18 -0000

Today, we find the Greatest Meme of All Time, or the GMOAT. Would that be pronounced like G-Moat or like Gamoat? Either way, we discover it here today.

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QuaranTeeny-sode 20: Best Shakespeare Adaptation

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 01:00:07 -0000

It's time for the theatre nerds to jump out. Today we talk about adaptations of Shakespeare's canon, and why Jimmy Neutron may have done it best. Grab your complete works, admire the performance of Keanu Reeves, and Be Well!

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QuaranTeeny-sode 19: Ultimate FMK

Tue, 26 May 2020 03:00:00 -0000

Today we ask the pivotal question when faced with three choices? Who would you share a night of passion with? Who would you share your life with? And who would you remove from this earth? Otherwise known as a good old fashion game of Fuck, Marry, Kill.

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QuaranTeeny-sode 18: Dream Vacation

Mon, 18 May 2020 02:00:13 -0000

Sometimes, you just need to get away. And when you can't, you can still talk about your most unrealistic vacation dreams. Enjoy our tropical dreams, and Be Well!

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QuaranTeeny-sode 17: Most Believable Conspiracy Theory

Thu, 14 May 2020 22:18:43 -0000

Welcome back! This week we break down which conspiracy theories we think might be legit! Did we land on the moon? What's in Area 51? You'll find nothing but conjecture here, so enjoy and Be Well.

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QuaranTeeny-sode 16: Favorite YA Novel

Mon, 11 May 2020 02:00:04 -0000

In honor of Midnight Sun's triumph, we cover some of our favorite Young Adult Novels. Enjoy the nostalgia, and Be Well!

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QuaranTeeny-sode 15: Best Snack

Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:14 -0000

It's time for a little something delicious. Get ready to find out our favorite snacks, and also listen to us scream about Midnight Sun for 10 minutes. Be Well!

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QuaranTeeny-sode 14: Best Quarantine Recipe

Mon, 04 May 2020 01:00:18 -0000

We're all need to feed our souls during social distancing, but we also need to feed our bodies! Enjoy some of our favorite easy-to-make recipes, and be well.

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QuaranTeeny-sode 13: Best Boston Movie

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 22:30:34 -0000

We can't go out to enjoy Boston, but we can still watch our favorite Boston movies! Tune in to hear why The Departed is overrated and Be Well!

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Quaranteeny-sode 12: Evilest Disney Villain

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 02:02:57 -0000

At last Disney Fortnight draws to a close. Get ready to discover which Disney villain is the most evil. And as a special bonus: Which villain is the sexiest.

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QuaranTeeny-sode 11: Best Disney Sidekick

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 17:01:37 -0000

You thought Disney Week was over, but it turns out time means nothing right now. Enjoy our episode on the best Disney sidekicks, and be well!

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QuaranTeeny-sode 10: Worst Disney Prince

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 17:23:33 -0000

It's finally here! The moment where we decide who is definitively the worst Disney prince. Let us know if you agree, and be well!

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QuaranTeeny-sode 9: Best Disney Princess

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 19:07:45 -0000

In this time of darkness, we have to focus on the things that give us joy. So, enjoy Disney Week as we talk about who exactly is the Best Disney Princess.

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QuaranTeeny-sode 8: Ultimate Star Wars Ranking

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 15:51:42 -0000

It's time for some hot takes on the galaxy far, far away. Get ready to debate, and be well!

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QuaranTeeny-sode 7: Hunkiest Heartthrob

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 19:27:13 -0000

Grab your favorite issue of Tiger Beat or J-14, because today we're talking about the hunkiest heartthrob of all time. Have a teenage dream tonight, and be well!

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QuaranTeeny-sode 6: Best Animal?

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 00:17:16 -0000

And now for something a little lighter. Today we debate what the best animal is, but we agree that they are all very good boys.

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QuaranTeeny-sode 5: Worst Outfit?

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 23:29:54 -0000

While we do the right thing and stay inside, we talk about times we did the wrong thing with the clothes we were wearing. Join us for another special QuaranTeeny-sode!

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QuaranTeeny-sode 4: Least Exciting Holiday?

Sun, 29 Mar 2020 22:38:27 -0000

We're back with some more distraction from sitting in your house and staring at the wall! This week we debate which holiday is the least exciting.

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QuaranTeeny-Sode 3: Sexiest President?

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 20:08:23 -0000

Here comes episode 3 of our special series of Quarantine Content. When you take Obama out of the running finding a sexy president is way harder than expected.

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QuarenTeeny-Sode 2: Worst Movie?

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 02:00:00 -0000

Episode 2 of our mid-pandemic extravaganza! We never thought we'd have to put that in a blurb but here we are. This episode's question: what's the worst movie?

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QuarenTeeny-Sode 1: Scariest Monster?

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 23:09:22 -0000

Before we reach our 100th episode we have to weather this pandemic together. We're here to bring you a chuckle or two before we go back to our scheduled programming. Sit tight and be well <3

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Episode 99: Belle Gunness and George Streeter

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 17:52:00 -0000

Episode 99, feelin' fine! This week we're bringing you some vintage debauchery by discussing the life and times of two not so nice folks who lived in the 1800's. First up is Belle Gunness, an old school black widow with a penchant for murdering her husbands. Next is George Streeter, a bold man with an even bolder plan: to claim part of Chicago as his own sovereign nation. Funnily enough, he kind of got away with it! Hold fast to the deeds for your property and stay horrified.

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Episode 98: Charles II of Spain and Bratz

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 19:32:00 -0000

Today, Allie and Sam go on at length about two of their favorite topics. First up, Sam takes you on a nightmare ride through the Hapsburg family tree. Then, Allie is the girl with the passion for the girls with the passion for fashion. Marry a stranger, reapply your lip gloss, and Stay Horrified!

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Episode 97: The Humanzee and Paul is Dead

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 00:19:00 -0000

Buckle up for this one folks, it's a wild ride through the most popular band in history and the least popular sequel idea for Planet Of The Apes we can think of. That's right, we're talking human-chimp hybridization today and all the wacko scientists who tried to make it happen. We hate how much we say "inseminate" in this episode and we're sure you'll hate it too! Also is Paul McCartney Dead? No. But is he? He could be. But he isn't right? Well... Stay tuned. and horrified.

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Episode 96: Pick Up Artists and Phyllis Schlafly

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 03:00:00 -0000

Hey baby, you look good tonight. Not amazing, but like, pretty good. Do you wanna head back to my place and hear about the death of the Equal Rights Amendment while I kiss you with way too much tongue? You don't really have a choice, because this week we're talking about Pick Up Artists and Phyllis Schlafly, aka the two greatest enemies to women. Stay in the kitchen, or come along with us and Stay Horrified!

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Episode 95: Cognitive Distortion and The Iowa Caucus

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 06:28:00 -0000

We all know we can't trust the government, but would you believe that you can't even trust your own brain? Well, of course you can't, but that's because your brain is calling all the shots. This week join your two favorite exhausted women for a discussion about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the ways our brain lies to us, and what the fuck happens during the Iowa Caucus- you can just be honest that you don't really know how it works either! Call your therapist and stay horrified.More resources for CBT and Cognitive Distortion:https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/patients-and-families/cognitive-behavioralhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-practice/201301/50-common-cognitive-distortions

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Episode 94: Clearview AI and Chewing Gum

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 02:10:00 -0000

This week, Sam and Allie cover two pressing topics that threaten our very freedom: Clearview AI and Chewing Gum. Get ready to regret your social media as you learn about all the horrible things facial recognition technology can do! Then, cower in terror of the true evil: Gum. Adjust your privacy settings, keep a wrapper nearby, and Stay Horrified!

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Episode 93: John Harvey Kellogg and A Trillion Trees

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 03:00:00 -0000

Did you think things like Kellogg's Cereal and Trees were unproblematic? You have another thing coming! This week on I'm Horrified Allie takes us through the truly wild life of John Harvey Kellogg, and Sam tells us why planting a trillion trees won't mean the end of climate change. Unwrap a Krispy treat, call your local congressman, and Stay Horrified!

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Episode 92: Affair Of The Diamond Necklace and Tanning Beds

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 16:44:00 -0000

This episode may sound like a glamorous bachelorette party, what with its diamonds and glorious tans, but don't be fooled: its plenty HORRIFYING! This week Sam hits her old standard, historical sauciness, and discusses the Affair Of The Diamond Necklace. Also, we all kind of knew tanning was bad, but we get specific and maybe surprise you with new reasons. Sorry to ruin all your favorite things! But you probably expect that at this point! Throw out your bronzers and stay horrified.

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Episode 91: Cocoanut Grove Fire and The Snyder Cut

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 03:00:00 -0000

Join us for another week of terror on I'm Horrified! This time, Allie takes us through the infamous fire at Boston's Cocoanut Grove, which changed our knowledge of burn injuries forever. Then, Sam takes us through The Snyder Cut, which will potentially change the final cut of Justice League forever. Find your nearest exit, sign into Twitter, and Stay Horrified!

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Episode 90: Betsy DeVos and Goop

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 03:48:00 -0000

We're celebrating 90 episodes with a whole lot of awfulness! First, let Sam tell you about a truly awful woman who is doing her darndest to personally steal crayons and picture books away from preschoolers. Well, maybe she's not doing that, but she sure as fuck is awful at her job! Also, as we look forward to a Netflix show about Gwyneth Paltrows controversial lifestyle brand, lets get into the details about just how many lawsuits Goop has started. Start organizing your vagina crystals and stay horrified!

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Episode 89: Cats (2019) Reaction (NYE Drunk Episode)

Sun, 05 Jan 2020 23:54:00 -0000

A new dawn, a new day, a new year, but the same two lovable idiots you've come to tolerate! Join Sam and Allie in 2020 for the only reasonable conversation that should be happening in this global climate: Man, Cats (2019) was truly awful. Everything about it was awful and we don't even know where to start. Even the costumes were bad and there were only like 4 costumes. We made sure to have plenty of Mimosas at brunch (and then switch to just glugging champagne) so this counts as our drunk New Years Eve episode as well. Tag your spoilers, drink responsibly, and stay horrified.

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Episode 88: Civil War Amputations and Olympics Host Cities

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 18:17:00 -0000

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Episode 87: Lady Caroline Lamb and Teratoma

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 03:00:00 -0000

Join us on another episode of I'm Horrified where we breakdown a historical lady and something you totally didn't want to know existed! This week, we're talking about the life of Lady Caroline Lamb, Byron's jilted ex. We then deep dive into Teratoma and learn a bunch of information you won't be able to unhear. Break out your quill, marvel at the human body, and Stay Horrified!

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Episode 86: Maria Callas and Women In Star Wars

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 18:08:00 -0000

This week (like every week) we're talking about women who been done dirty: specifically, legendary opera star Maria Callas and all of the women who could have been in Star Wars since 1977. What good is it being the most famous opera singer in recent memory if you can't get Ari Onassis to marry you instead of Jackie Kennedy? Why did none of us notice that there was only one fucking woman in the first three episodes of The Mandalorian (a show that we love, by the way)? Send us your favorite Baby Yoda meme and stay horrified.

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Episode 85: The Death of Tim Piazza and Embalming

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 03:00:00 -0000

Why do frats still exist? Why do we embalm corpses? These are two questions Allie and Sam will try to answer this week, as they deep dive into Greek Life, quote Ask a Mortician, and ruminate on Sam's tiny hands. Every episode is a winding road, but as always Sam and Allie get a little bit closer, and hope you Stay Horrified! Content Warning: Hazing

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Episode 84: Microplastics and Jukebox Musicals

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 03:00:00 -0000

Here we go again!!! It's your favorite girls with two awful topics, ready to ruin your week. This episode we're discussing microplastics, the tiny little fragments of plastic that we are certainly ingesting, and possibly even breathing in! They could be nothing, or they could be killing us all- who knows?! No seriously, no one really knows. Also, we discuss and dissect the beloved/behated medium of modern theatre, the Jukebox Musical. Chiquitita, tell us you're horrified.

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Episode 83: Ruby Ridge and The Hymen

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 03:00:00 -0000

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Episode 82: Brexit (Featuring Becky Thorogood)

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 02:00:00 -0000

Ever wonder about the dumpster fire currently happening on the other side of the pond? This week, special guest Becky Thorogood reveals just what Brexit is, and why it's such a nightmare! Also featuring: a fat cat, the difference between "Island" and "Ireland", and three former roommates trying to figure out how to refer to each other. Grab your visa and Stay Horrified!

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Episode 81: Niche Insurance and Cats the Musical

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 02:00:00 -0000

This week, Allie and Sam cover two topics that weirdly have a lot to do with Heaven's Gate. First, Allie covers the weird world of Niche Insurance, and we ask which body part you'd want to insure. Next, Sam explains the plot of Cats, just so we can all understand the movie when it comes out. Grab some popcorn, watch out for aliens, and Stay Horrified!

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Episode 80: Alexander The Great's Lovers and Four Loko

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 16:11:00 -0000

Today we're talking about two of the great romantic tragic tales in history: Alexander the Great and Four Loko. Both created sweeping empires that were cut short by the cruel savagery of time (or... the FDA, in one case). Join us as we bring you through the romance and tragedy of epic Bi-Con ATG, and recount the equally historically significant tales of frat boys vomiting all night in midwestern college dorms. Go refill your water bottle for once and stay horrified.

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Episode 79: The Exorcist and Vaping

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 02:00:00 -0000

To kick off the spookiest time of the year, Allie takes us through the on and off set horror of the 1973 classic The Exorcist. Then, Sam talks about the real horror of youth trends with a look a vaping. Eat some pea soup, pass along the Juul, and Stay Horrified!

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Episode 78: The Mary Celeste and Shane Gillis

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 03:34:00 -0000

How will your two favorite ladies on I'm Horrified find ways to dive into controversy this week? Well, maybe it's by talking about the wildly divisive nuances of "PC culture", but probably its by discussing the mysterious history of an old wooden ship built in 1861. That's right. we're making a huge mistake and talking about Shane Gillis. We're already exhausted. Do like an hour of meditative breathing exercises and stay horrified.

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Episode 77: Henry and Clara Rathbone and Bad TV Finales

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 02:00:00 -0000

This week we're pulling no punches and talking about two events with the greatest impact to American morale in the nation's history: Lincoln's assassination and the GOT finale. Well, not really Lincoln's asassinaton- more like the two guests they had at "Our American Cousin" and how one of them went bonkers. Also, Sam discusses what Gossip Girl, How I Met Your Mother, and Game of Thrones all have in common: a terrible, series-ruining ending. Cancel your HBO subscription and stay horrified.

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Episode 76: D.B. Cooper and Pennies

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 02:00:00 -0000

Where is D.B. Cooper? Why do we keep pennies around when they are so useless? Allie and Sam don't know the answer to either of these questions, but they sure are ready to yell about them. Grab a parachute, fight against Big Zinc, and Stay Horrified!

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Episode 75: Kathy Griffin Scandal and VSCO Girls

Mon, 02 Sep 2019 02:00:00 -0000

This week, Allie and Sam tackle a political scandal with serious repercussions, and also a teen trend that's sweeping the internet. Join them as they deep dive into the drama between Kathy Griffin and Donald Trump, and then feel very old as they define what exactly a VSCO girl is. Turn off the internet entirely, and Stay Horrified!

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Episode 74: Genealogy Testing and Foreign Accent Syndrome

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 03:43:00 -0000

We're back from vacation and ready to take you terrors to new heights! Join us as we delve into the murky and government controlled landscape of DNA Genealogy testing through services such as 23andMe and AncestryDNA. Turns out, all of our DNA is going straight to the U.S. Government for testing and cloning purposes! Just kidding, but honestly who knows. Also, explore the scientifically engaging and possibly fake condition known as Foreign Accent Syndrome. Finally, an answer to why Gwyneth Paltrow has been so annoying. Pull out your family trees and stay horrified!

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Episode 73: The Opioid Epidemic and Gloria Vanderbilt

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 02:00:00 -0000

This week, Allie and Sam tackle two topics that fall of the horrifying end of the spectrum. First, Allie deep dives into the causes and effects of America's Opioid Epidemic. Next, Sam talks about Gloria Vanderbilt, who went through a lot of horrifying stuff to live a pretty good life. Grab a comfort object, take a drink, and Stay Horrified. TW: This episode contains description of suicide.

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Episode 72: Henry VII's Wives and Live Action Disney Remakes

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 02:00:00 -0000

This episode, Allie and Sam stay firmly in their lanes. Listen as Sam finally delivers a definitive ranking of the deaths of Henry of VIII's wives. Prepare yourself for Allie's run down of mediocre Disney live action remakes past, present, and future. And as always, be ready to Stay Horrified.

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Episode 71: Ted Haggard and Leonardo DiCaprio's Girlfriends

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 02:00:00 -0000

There are a few things that we as upright citizens cannot stand for: The marginalization of the queer community by religious zealots, and the fact that no one seems to realize that Leonardo DiCaprio only date 20 year olds. First on the chopping block is Ted Haggard, who had a little incident in 2006 that was totally out of the blue and no one could have predicted it. The second person we're taking to task is Leo, who seems to be magically forbidden from dating women outside the age confines of 18-25; there's a chart and everything! Lift your hands to the lord and stay horrified.

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Episode 70: Streaming Services and The McRib

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 02:00:00 -0000

Today we tackle the two most culturally relevant topics of recent times: Streaming Services and the McDonalds McRib. How many Netflix's and Hulu's will we have to pay for come 2020? What IS the meat product used to construct the miniature rack of ribs in the infamous McRib sandwich? Theres a lot to sort through this episode but don't worry, we'll do it all together. Grab a few extra packets of ketchup and stay horrified.

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Episode 69: Mata Hari and Wallis Simpson

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 02:00:00 -0000

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Episode 68: The Menendez Brothers and Virginity

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 18:42:00 -0000

This week we're tackling one of the most prolific murders of the 1990's and also the prevailing theme of American Pie (1999). First, we break down the highly publicized trial of the Menendez Brothers, an infamous case of murder, wealth, and abuse that is far more complex than history has remembered it. After that, we decide virginity as a concept is irrelevant. You're welcome.

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Episode 67: Amelia Dyer and The Dramione Paradox

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 01:59:00 -0000

What's the only thing worse than murder? Baby Murder! What's the only thing worse than shipping? Problematic Shipping! Allie and Sam tackle both this week on an episode that will have you asking, "Why would they pair these things together?" Log on to FanFiction.net, be grateful you aren't living in the Victorian age, and Stay Horrified!

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Episode 66: Glee (Featuring Raina Deerwater)

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 03:27:00 -0000

Is there anyone in the world who hasn't, at one point, been disappointed by Ryan Murphy? Well we sure have and we're here to talk about it. Join us for a dissection of the 2009-2015 Fox TV series "Glee", a series that had an incredibly promising pilot but ultimately turned into a slow-moving exploitative car crash of media. Taking us on this journey is Raina Deerwater, queer media icon and host of "Theres Nothing Ironic About Show Choir", the preeminent podcast for all things Glee. Start your vocal warm ups now and stay horrified.

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Episode 65: Vladimir Putin and Action Park

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 17:35:00 -0000

This week we're looking forward to being censored by the Russian Government as well as the New Jersey Deparmtent of Carnival and Amusement Ride Safety! First up, Putin- the man, the myth, the former KGB agent who has plunged Russia into a new age of tyranny. Also, we discuss the deadly 1980's theme park Action Park in a segment inspired by the brilliant youtube series "Defunctland". Be sure to keep your hands and feet inside the ride at all times while you stay horrified.

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Episode 64: Jamestown and The Last Airbender Movie

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 01:33:00 -0000

We recorded this entire episode and it turned out our audio was muddled garbage. So this is our second best attempt to capture the horror of Jamestown and The Avatar: The Last Airbender Movie. We tried.

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Episode 63: Nuclear Winter and Roald Dahl

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 04:21:00 -0000

This week we're going macro to micro, from the unyielding destruction of humanity to one shitty dude. Join us as we discuss the horrific implications of nuclear fallout, including social and environmental consequences. We know we aren't politicians or anything, but we really don't see the need for all these nukes, world! Also we discover that Roald Dahl was a dickface. There's something here for everyone.

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Episode 62: Straws and Men in Love with Natalie Portman

Mon, 27 May 2019 02:00:00 -0000

Today Allie and Sam take on pollution and misogyny! Well, specifically straws and men in love with Natalie Portman but baby steps are important. Get ready for an epic journey that will travel from Ancient Mesopotamia to Harvard University. Pack your reusable utensils, say something nice about Jar Jar Binks, and Stay Horrified!

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Episode 61: Mice and Disney World Conspiracies

Mon, 20 May 2019 02:36:00 -0000

You asked and we answered: this week, we're diving into mouse panic. First we talk about mice, but soon enough we turn our attention over to The Mouse, otherwise known as Walt Disney World. Did you know that mice can fit through a hole in your floor the size of a nickel? Did you know that Allie has started making imitation dole whips to stave off her newfound Disney insanity? Put your mickey ears on and stay horrified.

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Episode 60: The Balloonfest '86 Disaster and Bees

Mon, 06 May 2019 14:18:00 -0000

Today we're talking balloons and bees, everyone, and things get dire. First up is the 1986 Cleveland balloon festival, where people threw 150 million balloons into the sky for god knows what reason. Then we ask, WHERE ARE ALL THE BEES? Plant some tulips around your house and stay horrified.

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Episode 59: The War Of The Roses and New Coke

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 02:36:00 -0000

This week, Sam does what she does best and recounts decade upon decade of Tudor-era history as we cover the War of the Roses. Family pitted against family, friend turned foe, and many people dying of dysentery- what more could you want? Also, Allie talks about New Coke, the branding scheme turned dumpster fire of the 1980's. Consider Pepsi next time and stay horrified.

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Episode 58: The MBTA (Featuring Greater Boston)

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 03:18:00 -0000

This week we host the fabulously fun and talented Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason from the hit local podcast Greater Boston! Naturally, the only topic we could discuss was the MBTA. For those of you outside the Greater Boston area (see what we did there? The jokes stay at about that level) the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has been breaking hearts and infuriating riders for the last century or so here in our fair city. Join us for tales of woe, terrible commutes, and more!

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Episode 57: The Wedding Industry and the 1996 Mt. Everest Disaster

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 02:00:00 -0000

This week, Sam and Allie ask the important questions. Why do weddings have to cost so much? Why do people want to test the limits of their bodies? Will comparison culture be the downfall of our society? Would you rather drown to freeze? Allie and Sam won't answer any of these questions, but they sure will scream about them. Bundle up, find your perfect #WeddingHashtag and Stay Horrified!

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Episode 56: Shen Yun and Terrible Astronauts

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 02:08:00 -0000

Boy do we have some wild tales to weave for you this week! We're covering the performance that launched a thousand memes, Shen Yun. The story behind Shen Yun involves communism, corruption, scandal, abuse, cults, and more, in a journey we'll have to take you on for you to believe it. Also, a lot of astronauts were really shitty to their wives- is that a surprise? Twist on your space helmets and stay horrified.

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Episode 55: Overlapping Surgeries and Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 02:30:00 -0000

This week we're talking cults and medical malfeasance- oh my! To start off, we're investigating the 2015 scandal of double booked surgeries reported on by The Boston Globe Spotlight team, which brought to light the fact that prominent surgeons were scrubbing in and out of operating rooms to perform two surgeries... at the same time. We also cover the most famous Manson girl, Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme, and the time she spent enthralled by (and contributing to) the Manson Family. Double check your medical consent forms and stay horrified.

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Episode 54: Boeing 737 Max 8 and Woodstock '99

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 02:00:00 -0000

Make sure you adjust your oxygen mask before assisting others this week, because Allie and Sam are breaking down the new Boeing 737s that crash all the time. Then, freak out about Woodstock '99, which was all the dirt of the original Woodstock but none of the peace and love. It's a double header of Very Bad Things, guaranteed to make you Stay Horrified.

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Episode 53: College Bribery Scandal and William Topaz McGonagall

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 02:11:00 -0000

This week we're bringing you BREAKING news (along with the hottest gossip from 1877). We're tackling the 2019 college admissions bribery scandal just days after the story hit the headlines, made famous by the involvement of famous actors Lori Laughlin and Felicity Huffman. You'll also get a healthy dose of history and nonsense as we bring you through the life and tales of William McGonagall, the worst poet in Scotland and maybe the world.

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Episode 52: Dorothy Dandridge and The Sham Wow Guy

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 17:17:00 -0000

This week, we're discussing the two most different people in the world, Dorothy Dandridge and The Sham Wow Guy. Dorothy was a wildly talented screen siren of hollywoods golden age, whose promising career was tragically beat down by the racism and sexism of her time. The Sham Wow Guy also sold Slap Chops and also was arrested for assault in 2009. So, yea, a lot of different ways to stay horrified this week folks.

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Epsiode 51: The USS Indianapolis and FanFiction Literature

Mon, 04 Mar 2019 04:34:30 -0000

All aboard the SS Horrified! This week we're chomping into the most horrific sea wreck we can imagine- and before you say "Titanic", we don't remember Kate Winslet fighting off sharks. We're also taking a look at the literary ethics of fan fiction blossoming into their own literary franchises (yes, we talk about 50 shades). Tighten your life jackets and stay horrified.

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Episode 50: The Draft and Shapewear

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 03:21:08 -0000

This week we're getting all American up in here: after all, what's more American than war and Spanx? Join us as we dissect conscription as part of United States History, which has a long and winding road full of awfulness that should surprise no one. The same sentiment can be applied to shapewear, TBH. Suck in your tummies and stay horrified.

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Episode 49: I'm Thrilled!

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 02:00:05 -0000

It's our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY, so we're celebrating with an episode of "I'm Thrilled!", the podcast we always say we should have started, but never did. For this inaugural episode, we're talking about Dogs and Romance Novels. It's going to be awesome and lovely... we promise. no surprises. Stay Thrilled!

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Episode 48: Theranos and The Papal Cat Ban

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 04:31:18 -0000

Is there anything more intense than a glassy eyed 19 year old turtle neck enthusiast trying to sell you fake medical care? What about excommunicating an entire species from catholicism? Now THATS extreme. Join us this week for a deep dive into the mega failure that was "Theranos", along with the infamously silly ban on cats decreed by Pope Gregory IX. Rethink your investments, pet your local kitty, and stay horrified.

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Episode 47: Mary Kay Letourneau and Kingdom Hearts

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 03:45:00 -0000

This week we're bringing you two VERY different brands of #horrifying content: Mary Kay Letourneau, and the decades spanning crossover action role play franchise, Kingdom Hearts. The Letourneau case was an extremely odd and fetishized moment of 90's news and pop culture. This is very troubling given that it was, without a doubt, a sex crime. And Kingdom Hearts has been dicking us around for too long, okay guys? That's pretty much all we want to say about it. *CW for sexual abuse*

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IH Minisode: Podcon!

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 02:44:00 -0000

Our very first minisode! We went to PodCon 2 in Seattle and had an incredible time. At out booth, we asked every person we met: what horrifies you? Here's what you said!

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Episode 46: The Boston Busing Crisis and Paris Syndrome

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 03:46:00 -0000

This week, we're tackling a subject that's close to home for us: The Boston Desegregation Busing crisis. As two Bostonian women, we think its important for us to grapple with this seldom discussed piece of our history, and we want to bring you all in on the conversation. Please feel free to share your thoughts and reflections with us on twitter @imhorrifiedpod or send us a note at imhorrifiedpodcast@gmail.com!Oh, and we also talk about Paris Syndrome, when people visit Paris and its so disappointing they LITERALLY lose their minds. You know, for balance.

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Episode 45: Unpaid Internships and Self Driving Cars

Mon, 21 Jan 2019 01:00:00 -0000

We're back this week with a controversial and plaguing topic facing today's young people, and also CARS THAT DRIVE THEMSELVES? Join us as we break down the legality and ethics of unpaid internships, and the social responsibility we have to each other in an economy that values our work less and less. Then, stay with us while we talk about whether or not we want the world to be taken over by Robots. This is exciting stuff, people.

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Episode 44: Mary Queen Of Scots and MTV's Next

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 04:02:00 -0000

This week, we're revisiting some favorite topics from the past: terribly wonderful reality TV shows and sad women from history named Mary. Take a journey with us back to the 1500's to learn about Mary Queen of Scots and the parade of incompetent men in her life. Then, stick around for another history lesson when we discuss MTV's Next. Hold on to your head and stay horrified.

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Episode 43: Ghost Marriage and High Heels

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 04:53:00 -0000

Here comes the bride, and she's...dead. This week, we're talking Ghost Marriage and high heels, two things that could have a lot to do with each other, we guess. Ghost Marriages occur in order to secure lineage for women and men in some parts of the globe, but can lead to some pretty sketchy dealings as most things with women do. And high heels? They're uncomfortable. We're horrified. The end.

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Episode 42: Nannie Doss and Shelley Duvall (NYE Drunk Episode)

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 04:25:00 -0000

It's New Years Eve, so we drank a full bottle of champagne, slammed six shots of gin, and recorded this episode. We are very sorry. Happy 2019.

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The "I'm Horrified" Holiday Special

Mon, 24 Dec 2018 22:23:00 -0000

Ho ho ho, bitches! we're bringing you some christmas cheer in the form of monsters and force-fed christian capitalism. Settle in with your cocoa to learn about christmas creatures (Krampus, Belsnickel, etc.) and the seminal christmas classic "Christmas Shoes". We hope your days are merry and horrifying.

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Episode 41: Cascadia Subduction Zone and Ashley Madison

Mon, 17 Dec 2018 04:24:00 -0000

This week we run the gamut of horrifying all the way from society crumbling earthquakes to a canadian website that helps you cheat on your wife. Natural disaster, online adultery, oral tradition, canadian lawsuits... honestly, what DOESN'T this episode have? Also, Allie might have made an Ashley Madison account. You know, for research. Nothing personal against her longtime partner. Find shelter beneath a sturdy structure and stay horrified.

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Episode 40: Mass Hysteria and Mayflies

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 02:52:00 -0000

Can we ever truly be in control of our own brains? Is there anything sadder than a living being denied the joys of love? This week we grapple with these sad questions and more when we chat about the social phenomenon of Mass Hysteria, and the saddest aquatic insect we ever did meet, the Mayfly. Guard the integrity of your brain, be nice to the mosquitos in your life, and stay horrified.

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Episode 39: Comicsgate and Viral Internet Challenges

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 02:00:00 -0000

What poses a greater threat to our future as we know it: violent racism and mysogyny fueled by the the power of social media, or children eating tide pods? There are many things to be scared of these days, and this week we're talking about a lot of them: Comicsgate and Viral Internet Challenges. One of them is indicative of evil prevailing injustice that plagues our society. The other is just so, so dumb. Change your passwords (again), stack up your saltines, and #stayhorrified

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Episode 38: Thalidomide and Celebreality TV

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 03:05:00 -0000

Who's more evil, Big Pharma, or Vh1? Thankfully, this week, you won't have to choose. We're covering the midcentury Thalidomide Disaster, in which thousands of lives were stolen and thousands more altered forever by an evil drug company, and to top it off we're also going to talk about "Rock of Love". Check your prescriptions, grab your remote, and be sure to stay horrified.

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Episode 37: The Challenger Disaster and Nipplegate

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 03:00:00 -0000

Welcome to Episode 37 of I'm Horrified! This week, Allie and Sam are covering two topics that were media sensations in their day: The Challenger Space Shuttle Disaster and Nipplegate. You could say that both these situation were....... Nasty. Cover your piercings, listen to your local rocket scientists, and stay horrified!

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Episode 36: Rita Hayworth and Fyre Festival

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 02:42:00 -0000

Is there anything more tragic than a beautiful film goddess suffering through a lifetime of control and abuse at the hands of evil men? Definitely not a beach full of heiresses stranded in the bahamas. This week we unfold the woeful life and times of screen siren Rita Hayworth, and the veritable dumpster fire that was Fyre Festival. In both cases, behind the glamorous facade there is only a river of tears. Think twice before you trust Ja Rule and stay horrified.

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The "I'm Horrified!" Halloween Special

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 02:23:00 -0000

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Episode 35: The Fermi Paradox and Medieval Hygiene

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 01:09:00 -0000

Are we alone in the universe? Where are the aliens? When was the toothbrush ACTUALLY invented? This week fall down a rabbit hole that will keep you up at night for lots of different reasons as we cover the Fermi Paradox and Medieval Hygiene. Clutch your floss close to you, stare into the blankness of the universe, and stay horrified.

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Episode 34: Memory Misattribution and Kingdom of the Sun

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 02:00:00 -0000

This week, join us for an in-depth discussion on memory misattribution and Kingdom of the Sun, aka what our brain does with our worst memories, and what are probably Sting's worst memories. Get ready to doubt everything you hold true, and then forever wonder about how Owen Wilson's career might be different in an alternate reality. Walk the Llama Llama, write down EVERYTHING, and stay horrified.

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Episode 33: Nightmare Bacteria and Reborn Babies

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 01:23:00 -0000

Join Allie and Sam for an episode of I'm Horrified that will live in your mind as long as a reborn baby can live on your shelf. This week they're covering Nightmare Bacteria (and the inevitable downfall of man) and Reborn Babies (and how the inevitable downfall of man will probably live forever on Youtube). Strap in your car seat, wash your hands, and Stay Horrified!

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Episode 32: Dyatlov Pass and The Case of Valentino Dixon

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 04:16:00 -0000

We're back again this week and boy do we have two bummers for you. In one corner, a mysterious 1950's skiing trip gone awry in the Russian mountains, involving foul play, yetis, aliens, and maybe the KGB? In the other corner, America's continually garbage criminal justice system. There's a silver lining for one of these situations, but the other one not so much... we mentioned the yeti thing, right? Say no thanks to winter sports, stay inside, and stay horrified.

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Episode 31: Gamergate (Featuring Walt McGough)

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 03:08:00 -0000

This week, we're thrilled to have special guest Walt McGough with us to investigate a deeply un-special topic, Gamergate. A truly horrifying slice of recent internet history, Gamergate describes a string of targeted abuse leveled at people (mainly women, nonbinary folks, and POC) who dared to challenge the glaringly obvious veins of sexism running through the games industry. We cover figures such as Zoe Quinn, Brianna Wu, and Anita Sarkeesian, who endured levels of bullshit we can barely fathom to speak their minds. Update your social media passwords and get ready to stay horrified.

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Episode 30: Warren G. Harding and John and Lorena Bobbitt

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 01:59:00 -0000

Is there anything more salacious than the torrid affairs of America's 29th president? Well, an infamous pop culture castration phenomenon might prove a worthy contender. Fall down a black hole of U.S. History with us as we discuss the Warren G. Harding administration and the "Bobbittmania" surrounding John and Lorena Bobbitt. Hold on to your extremities and stay horrified.

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Episode 29: The Dark Web and Pretty Wild

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 01:00:00 -0000

This week, we talk about two topics that are as spooky as they are complicated: The Dark Web and the E! reality show Pretty Wild. Like most hidden corners of the world and celebrity reality shows, there's more to these topics than meets the eye. Clear your cookies, put on your $29 Little Brown BeBe shoes, and stay horrified.

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Episode 28: Satanic Panic and Pimple Popping Videos

Mon, 03 Sep 2018 02:00:00 -0000

Join Allie and Sam this week as they answer life's big questions: Why are we so fascinated by bad things? Why do we believe our local goths are actual Satan worshipers? Why do love to watch other people's pimples get popped? Grab your copy of the Satanic Bible, fill your Youtube account with black-head and white-head content, and stay horrified.

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Episode 27: The Radium Girls and Purity Rings

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 01:34:00 -0000

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Episode 26: Genetic Sexual Attraction and Little Albert

Mon, 20 Aug 2018 01:52:00 -0000

Is it okay to have sex with my long lost relatives? Is it okay to use pavlovian conditioning on an unwitting baby? The answers to both questions is NO, and this week you get to find out exactly why! We're getting into the nitty gritty details of Genetic Sexual Attraction, and also discussing the cutest/ most unethical experiment probably ever. Keep your friends close and your family members out of your bedroom, and stay horrified.

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Episode 25: Canadian Indian Residential Schools and EXP Edition

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 01:05:00 -0000

This week, we're covering the Canadian Indian Residential School System, a topic sent into us by a Canadian listener! As far as horrifying things go, this is no exception, but we're hoping to shed light on this dark period of history and continue sharing the stories of those who lived through it. Oh, and then we also talk about an American K-Pop group, because there's more than one way to stay horrified. To donate to the Legacy of Hope Foundation visit legacyofhope.ca/get-involved/donate/

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Episode 24: Anna Delvey and Lululemon

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 03:38:00 -0000

This week we're bringing you a heaping spoonful of absolute nonsense in the form of a socialite con-woman and a libertarian leggings franchise. Let us dazzle you with tales of a mysterious German (or is she even German?) lady about town who can't seem to keep her checkbook straight, followed by the canadian athleisure empire that models its employee handbook after Atlas Shrugged. Slip into Shavasana and get ready to stay horrified.

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Episode 23: Color Theory (Featuring Becky Thorogood)

Mon, 30 Jul 2018 03:21:00 -0000

Who could ever imagine something as beautiful and enchanting as a rainbow could be so secretly terrifying? This week, we have costume guru and design expert Becky Thorogood with us to discuss the wild world of color theory! From the history of royal purple to the fact that some cultures can't see the color blue (what?!) there are a pile of colorful surprises in store. And don't even get us started on red. Slap on some rose colored glasses and get ready to stay horrified.

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Episode 22: The Milgram Experiment and Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 04:33:00 -0000

This week we learn how we're all just one button away from being Nazis, and also that with great power comes a startling amount of Broadway budget extensions. That's right, we're discussing the infamous Milgram Experiment and Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark. These two topics started off well-intentioned but ultimately revealed the dark, disappointing, and costly realities of humanity. Our Spidey senses are confident that you'll stay horrified.

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Episode 21: The Clinton-Lewinsky Scandal and The Capuchin Catacombs

Mon, 16 Jul 2018 03:20:00 -0000

It's 2018, and the only thing scarier than literal skeletons is how violently America demonizes women! We're diving into an investigation of the Clinton-Lewinsky Scandal, and how hindsight is 20/20 and also a giant bummer when we consider the ramifications it had on Monica herself and female sexuality in general. Also, we're going to talk about some fashionable decaying corpses. There's pretty much no better way to stay horrified.

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Episode 20: The Boston Molasses Flood and TanaCon

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 02:46:00 -0000

This week, we're covering two things that spun wildly out of everyone's control: a freak historical tragedy that drowned dozens of Bostonians in molasses, and TanaCon, a narcissistic runaway youtuber convention that collapsed in on itself like a black hole. Both of these topics have so many twists and turns, its a struggle to keep track, but its impossible to look away. Cling tightly to your VIP badge and stay horrified.

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Episode 19: CTE and The New England Vampire Panic

Mon, 02 Jul 2018 12:16:00 -0000

This week, we're tackling the scariest topic in football (get it?) along with the scariest topic covered by a certain 2005 Stephenie Meyer novel. Thats right, its CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy) and The New England Vampire Panic. The only thing scarier than unwittingly inflicting a horrific disease onto yourself is... Vampires? Maybe? Stick to tennis and stay horrified.

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Episode 18: Pyramid Schemes and Pure Bred Dogs

Mon, 25 Jun 2018 04:56:00 -0000

Hey there, do you have $500 handy for an exciting investment opportunity? We hope you don't, because this week we're discussing Pyramid Schemes and Pure Bred Dogs. We can't decide what's worse: Bernie Madoff extorting over 13,00 people, or society breeding pugs to have adorable squishy faces with accompanying breathing problems. Hide your cash, hide your pup, and be sure to stay horrified.

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Episode 17: Bloody Mary and Sinkholes

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 12:13:00 -0000

You tell us what's worse: a giant chasm opening beneath your feet, or a super pissed off lady queen? It's a toss up. This week, we're covering Queen Mary I of England, otherwise known as Bloody Mary for her way over the top killing spree during the reversal of the English reformation. We're also discussing sinkholes, which might be less scary than burning at the stake, but not by much. Swear your allegiance to the catholic crown of England and stay horrified!

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Episode 16: Mary Shelley and Toxic Shock Syndrome

Sun, 10 Jun 2018 20:43:00 -0000

This week on I'm Horrified, we're diving deep into two topics you first heard about in Middle School: Mary Shelley and Toxic Shock Syndrome. Allie and Sam will lead the way on a journey that asks, "Why were so many cool women into fuccboi Percy Shelley?" and "What exactly am I shoving inside me once a month?" Grab your best friend, make her promise not to fall in love with your husband, and stay horrified.

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Episode 15: The Kennedy Curse and Jelly Bracelets

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 02:55:00 -0000

For episode 15, we're taking you on a journey through one subject that spans decades of history, and another subject that covers most of 2003 (we think). This week, it's the Kennedy Curse and Jelly Bracelets. Did Ted Kennedy seriously leave a girl to drown in 1969? Did your early 2000's fashion accessory of choice really mean THAT? Pull out your history books, slap on some Lip-Smackers, and stay horrified.

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Episode 14: The Donner Party and North Korean Cheerleaders

Mon, 28 May 2018 04:42:00 -0000

On this week's episode, we're thanking our lucky stars for two reasons: It's not 1846 and we don't live in North Korea. Stick with Sam and Allie as they break down history's most unfortunate gang of wild west pioneers along with the fascinating, frustrating world of the North Korean cheerleading team. Make sure you pack enough bear meat to survive the winter and stay horrified.

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Episode 13: Heaven's Gate and Tila Tequila

Mon, 21 May 2018 02:25:00 -0000

This week pledge your allegiance to God and MTV because we're delving into Heaven's Gate and Tila Tequila. One subject is a decades long religious UFO cult that led to a 1997 mass suicide; the other subject is somehow equally terrible. Lace up your Nike's, pour yourself some Jose Cuervo, and be sure to stay horrified.

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Episode 12: Incels and Donald Trump Jr.

Mon, 14 May 2018 02:28:00 -0000

This week, we've got the entire spectrum of misogyny covered with Incels and Donald Trump Jr. The recent discussion surrounding "Incels" (Involuntary Celibates) has been making decent people everywhere gag over their newspapers. Meanwhile, Donald Trump Jr. has been making us all gag for years. Grab a barf bag and stay horrified.

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Episode 11: Diamond Inflation and The Insane Clown Posse

Mon, 07 May 2018 01:07:00 -0000

What's more upsetting: a conflict driven and economically destabilizing gem trade or two grown men rapping in clown makeup? This week, thankfully, you don't have to choose. On episode 11 we break down the artificial inflation of america's favorite way to get engaged, and whats more, Detroit's most infamous horror-core hip hop duo. Call up your Juggalo homies, since we're 100% sure they'll help you stay horrified.

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Episode 10: The Magdalene Laundries and Bad Celebrity Tattoos

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 03:03:00 -0000

For this episode, the ladies delve into two shocking and morally abhorrent topics: The Magdalene Laundries and Bad Celebrity Tattoos. While one subject encompasses century long spans of crimes against women, the other makes us even MORE disappointed in Ben Affleck (was that even possible?). Brush up on your British Isles geography, rethink that ankle tattoo, and stay horrified.

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Episode 9: Big Data (Featuring Alexis Clemons)

Mon, 16 Apr 2018 19:22:00 -0000

For episode 9, we've brought in data diva and marketing queen Alexis Clemons to dissect the topsy turvy world of Big Data. Mark Zuckerberg is in trouble and we need help finding out WHY. Join the three of us to explore ad groups, targeted marketing, and the fragile walls that separate your credit score from the dark web. Clear your cookies and stay horrified.

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Episode 8: the NXIVM Cult and Spike TV

Mon, 09 Apr 2018 15:04:00 -0000

What do the upstate New York based cult NXIVM and Spike TV have in common? A classic recipe for disaster: men in power. Sam's hometown cult is no match for a television network that includes such programs as "Truckin" and also "Trucks!". Cleanse yourself of toxic masculinity and stay horrified.Follow us on twitter @ imhorrifiedpod

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Episode 7: Munchausen's by Proxy and Anakin Skywalker

Mon, 02 Apr 2018 19:59:00 -0000

This episode, mommy issues abound as we attempt to tackle Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy and Anakin Skywalker. Is there anything scarier than a mother preying on her own child? Could it possibly be Anakin's rat tail braid in Episode II: Attack of the Clones? Only one way to find out! Give us a listen and stay horrified!Follow us on twitter at @imhorrifiedpod

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Episode 6: Celebrity Scientologists and Formspring

Mon, 26 Mar 2018 02:43:00 -0000

This week on "I'm Horrified!" we deep dive into Celebrity Scientologists and the hottest craze of 2009: Formspring! These two topics might not seem like they have a lot in common, but they do give us an equally icky feeling. Put on your favorite Travolta movie, sign in to the social media account your parents are unaware of, and stay horrified!This episode of "I'm Horrified!" is sponsored by A Voice for the Innocent. You can find out more about the wonderful work they do at avfti.org. Follow us on twitter at @imhorrifiedpod

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Episode 5: The Execution of the Romanovs and The Bachelor

Sun, 18 Mar 2018 23:44:00 -0000

This week, we're diving into two politically explosive and historically rich subjects: The execution of the Romanov dynasty and ABC's The Bachelor. Strategic backstabbing, forced isolation, and the general incompetence of men in leadership positions are just a few common threads between our segments. Crack open your history book, pour some champagne, and stay horrified. Follow us on twitter at @ imhorrifiedpod

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Episode 4: Artificial Intelligence and Stephen King's "IT"

Mon, 12 Mar 2018 02:56:00 -0000

For this episode, we're going classic: monsters and robots, what could be more #horrifying? This week we're tackling Artificial Intelligence and Stephen King's "IT", which we thought were two excellent ways to make sure you don't sleep tonight. Get ready to have a whole bunch of weird crossover nightmares, and be sure to stay horrified. Follow us on twitter at @imhorrifiedpod

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Episode 3: Cartesian Skepticism and Teens on Youtube

Sun, 04 Mar 2018 22:58:00 -0000

If you've ever paused a Vine compilation video to ask yourself "am I really here?", then settle in for our third episode covering Cartesian Skepticism and Teens on Youtube. Our one tether to reality is the fact that not even the craziest of Matrix-style scenarios could conceive of Logan and Jake Paul. Cling to your fragile concept of reality and stay horrified. Follow us on twitter at @imhorrifiedpod

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Episode 2: Genetic Modification and Bald Eagle Memes

Sun, 25 Feb 2018 22:57:00 -0000

Does the concept of genetic warfare terrify you? Have you had it up to HERE with your conservative, Facebook-wielding aunt? You're in for a treat either way, because this week Sam and Allie dive headfirst into genetic modification and bald eagle memes. The only thing scarier than hijacking evolution itself is the comments section of anything published on Fox News. Stay horrified.Follow us on twitter at @imhorrifiedpod

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Episode 1: The Deep Ocean and Women's Pants

Fri, 16 Feb 2018 01:59:00 -0000

For the inaugural episode of "I'm Horrified!" the ladies delve into two equally plaguing and nuanced topics: the deep ocean and women's pants. Strap in and stay horrified. Follow us on twitter at @imhorrifiedpod

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