Ep 11: Hey, Your Fly is Open

Remember when Hypercolor and acid-wash jeans were cool? Lots of laughs in this episode about ridiculous fashion trends and their origins. Learn about intriguing facts behind a simple pair of blue jeans, powdered wigs, and more. And also, we have to thank Colin for his very intensive research on the bikini. Really taking one for the team.

ALSO: Pop quiz!, impressive tricky geography trivia THAT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND, New listener challenge (Don't forget to email your answers to gjb.podcast@gmail.com)

RUNTIME: 47 minutes 39 seconds 

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Featured interlude music:

"New Shoes" by Paolo Nutini  Amazon | iTunes 

Ep 10: Animals Are Weird

Chris said it best: nothing that man can think up in science-fiction stories is crazier, creepier, and more disgusting than nature. Mother Nature is a very odd gal. We share our research on weird animals and behavior, and shocking animal ingredients in our everyday lives. Freelance bees, whale regurgitation, zombie ants, and the famous dog who ate everything.

ALSO: Pop quiz!, famous paradoxes, and how to memorize very specific parts of the male anatomy in a very particular order, NEW LISTENER CHALLENGE! (Don't forget to email your answers to gjb.podcast@gmail.com)

RUNTIME: 48 minutes 10 seconds 

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Featured interlude music:

"Hound Dog" by Big Mama Thorton  Amazon | iTunes 

"Animal" by Miike Snow  Amazon | iTunes 

Sherlock Holmes and the Case of American Creamy Sauce

 

So in our most recent episode (#9: Finger Lickin' Good - Junkfood), Dana noted that the cheesy flavor of Cheetos did not test well in China so the two flavors that were first introduced were "Zesty Japanese Steak" and the elusive "Savory American Cream."

BUT WHAT THE HECK IS AMERICAN CREAM? 

We thought maybe it was country gravy. Very creamy and very American. Sarah from Germany wrote in and suggested:

In many countries, like Germany, ranch dressing is called "American dressing". Also, Cool Ranch Doritos over here are called "Cool American".

Oooo, a very wise guess. With a bit more digging, we finally found out what "Savory American Cream" is. According to a New York Times article back in 1994, the HOTLY-CONTESTED American Creamy Sauce flavor is essentially...

...buttered popcorn.

CASE CLOSED!

Ep 9: Finger Lickin' Good

Doh! You might end up getting a food coma just from listening to this episode. Greasy and sugary origin tales behind junkfood and outrageous snacks: donuts, maltballs, Cheetos, and other delicious offenders. And let's not forget insane junkfood mash-ups like the Pizza Hut slider-crusted pizza, and the Luther Vandross burger.

ALSO: Indiana Jones & the Last Crusade, double-letter quiz, and new listener challenge! (Don't forget to email in your answer at gjb.podcast@gmail.com)

RUNTIME: 49 minutes 8 seconds 

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Featured interlude music:

"Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk" by Rufus Wainwright  Amazon | iTunes  | Spotify

Ep 8: Very Superstitious...

Gold underwear, chopsticks, and rabbit's foot - everyone has their own crazy superstitions and lucky charms! We confess to our own weird rituals, talk about really nutty ones in the world of sports and theatre, and find out about the origins of classic superstitions like black cats and triskaidekaphobia. Hope you enjoy the show, fingers crossed! Hyuk hyuk. 

ALSO: pop quiz, Name that Pooch!, bizarre headlines, Chris' special CHALLENGE!

RUNTIME: 48 minutes 15 seconds 

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Featured interlude music:

"Good Luck Charm" by The Wrights  Amazon | iTunes  | Spotify