Lizard People: Comedy & Conspiracy Theories
By Katelyn Hempstead 989737
Lizard People: Comedy & Conspiracy TheoriesDec 14, 2018
The Bermuda Triangle with Hollow Public Radio
The gang's all here! The founders of Hollow Public Radio (aka Alexis, Michael, and Grant) stopped by to talk about one of geography's greatest mysteries - The Bermuda Triangle. What could be behind the disappearance of hundreds of ships and planes and thousands of people? Magnets? Atlantean wizardry? Random misfortune? Or something even more unexpected? Whatever direction you think this episode is going in, that ain't it. Also this is the last episode before we take a summer break, see you all in August and stay skeptical!
Ed Edwards Killed Everybody with Matt Newell
Ed Edwards was a real weiner who killed at least 5 people in the Midwest. But could he also be responsible for pretty much every other murder that happened in America between 1960 and 2000?? Matt Newell thinks he just might be. The writer/comedian is on Lizard People this week to discuss the possibility that Ed Edward was also: The Zodiac Killer, The Atlanta Child Murderer, JonBenet Ramsey's killer, and also just an absolute douchebag sociopath as well. Is this a dark ep? Sure, but Matt is also extremely funny and fun!!
The Kennedys Killed Marilyn Monroe with Chase McCown
Well happy birthday Mr. President to us all. This week the delightful old-Hollywood expert Chase McCown stopped by to talk about a golden age conspiracy theory. Marilyn Monroe died of an overdose of various pills at the age of 36, right when her career seemed to be getting back on track. Was it accidental? A suicide? Or was it MURDER MOST FOUL?? Because another key fact about every college gal's favorite sexy lady is that she was most definitely boinking at least one Kennedy, and was very possibly planning to go public about it. Let Chase's incredibly soothing voice wrap you up in the greatest noir mystery of all.
The New Orleans Hornets and the 2012 Draft with Zander Frost
What is going ON with the NBA??? Basketball conspiracies abound, and this week we're talking to comedian Zander Frost about how the league may have rigged the 2012 draft. See in 2012 the then-Hornets were in a precarious position what with their owner being a sex pest and getting forced out of the league. The NBA was desperate to find a new owner for the team, and lo and behold the Hornets got first pick in the draft that year. Or something sportsy like that. Listen as Katelyn struggles through the fundamentals of b-ball! Marvel as Zander explains the entire history of the NBA from memory! Groan as we joke about the name Del Demps!
H.R. Giger And The Illuminati with Matt Gourley (Revisited)
Hey everybody! No new ep this week due to various goofs, spoofs, and Katelyn being a doof. But for your aural pleasure, here's an old episode that is an absolute delight from top to bottom. Matt Gourley stopped by to talk about Giger's connection with the Illumaniti, but things kind of spun out from there and got... paranormal.
Natalie Wood’s Murder with Jimmy Fay
Ever hear the one about Natalie Wood? You know, how she was a brilliant actor and beloved mother and died under mysterious circumstances??? Jimmy Fay is back on the 'cast and she's got a theory about how Natalie Wood really died. A theory that is both tragic and UPSETTINGLY NORMAL. But along the way we have some classic goofs about Christopher Walken impressions, mouth blood, the patriarchy, finding meaning in chaos, and wordplay.
Kanye Is Doing Performance Art with Zora Bikangaga and Greg Smith
Time to pull out the ol What If machine, because the fellas of improv group Dopetown 3000 have a theory that will potentiall change how you think about your entire life. The theory? What if Kanye West's conservative pivot and erratic behavior are part of an elaborate piece of performance art? What if Kanye has been planning this every step of the way? What if we're all just locked in a room with a coyote, metaphorically? Greg and Zora know a whole lot about the history of performance art, about Kanye lyrics, and about how to freakin RAP. And you'll get all that and more in this surprisingly sweet episode.
The Cuban Embassy Plot with Mel Cowan
In 2016, a group of American diplomats at the US embassy in Cuba got sick. Weird sick. Many reported dizziness, memory loss, headaches, hearing problems, and more. But what happened to these intrepid civil servants? And could their sickness be tied to something nefarious? Mel Cowan thinks so, and Mel Cowan is very very smart. Mel has a theory that is so devious, so terrifying, so confusing, that it will change how you think about microwaves forever. Prepare to learn about political intrigue, audio engineering, the navy, Tanganyika, bugs, and puppies. Oh my god this puppy.
A Star Is Born Takes Place In An Alternate Universe Where 9/11 Never Happened with Cait Raft
Look, the title of this episode kind of says it all. Cait Raft is a brilliant writer and comedian and she has a personal theory that Bradley Cooper's version of the film A Star Is Born doesn't actually take place in our universe. Her theory is a real sci-fi mind-freak, you're gonna love it. Along the way we discuss Saturday Night Live, the definition of country music, terrorism, Dolly Parton. Drag Race, Nicholas Sparks, and cocaine. You will never watch a film the same way again.
Men in Black with Dave Child
Well, Dave Child is back. And this time he's bringing with him some theories on what might really be going on with the Men In Black. If you think you know MIB from the films starring the entertainment industry's most charming man Will Smith, think again! Stories about the mysterious dudes in black suits get way stranger than anything Hollyweird could come up with. This week we're talking flying saucers, mystical weirdos, the American government, and the nature of belief. It's a doozy of an ep, let's just say that.
Jesus' Stolen Body with Holly Laurent and Greg Hess
Ok so did you know that after Jesus was resurrected he allegedly stayed on earth for another MONTH? Just HANGING OUT??! The last days of our buddy Jesus Christ are truly shocking when you get down to the nitty gritty. But the theories about what might have happened to his body when it disappeared from his tomb get even more shocking. The biblically literate and hysterically funny Holly Laurent and Greg Hess stopped by to talk JC and religion in general this week, and it was an absolute delight. Get ready to parse the gospels and roast the disciples with us!
Michael Jordan's Dad with James Mastraieni
You might have heard somewhere about Michael Jordan's gambling habit. Boy oh boy, did it get habitual for a while there. But there's someone we don't talk about when we talk about MJ's golf wagers, and that's his papa James Jordan. Because some people out there in the dark corners of the sports internet believe that James Jordan's tragic death was the result of some jerk mob guys collecting on a debt that MJ owed. And one of those people is hilarious comedian and writer James Mastraieni! Yes, JM has some thoughts about MJ's betting problem, and also some thoughts on cannabis, South Carolina, and the mob. And he also has some personal perspective on how gambling addiction can really mess your stuff up. It's fun, it's thoughtful, it's Michael Jordan's dad.
Ace of Base is a Nazi Band with Adam Tod Brown
Have you seen the sign? Do you know all that she wants? Do you live in a happy nation? That's right, this week we're taking a deep dive into the reggae-euro-pop band Ace of Base. Specifically, Ace of Base's secret neo-Nazi agenda. Adam Tod Brown joins us from the Unpops network to lay out his own personal theory that the chipper Swedes are in fact nazi nasties whose dark past reveals their ties to white nationalism. But whether they're nazis or not, we can all agree that Ace of Base was deeply, unsettlingly weird.
PETA Is a Sham with Brona C. Titley and Tom Neenan
It’s our live London show! And the conspiracies are as thick as the smoke was in Victorian times or something. That was a thing right? Anyway our guests are the delightful and hilarious Brona and Tom, and they’re bringing that classic British heat to the stage. We talked about the animal rights organization PETA, and their extremely weird tactics for getting people to go vegan. Their tactics are so weird, in fact, that they just might be covering up the hidden agenda of Big Meat!
Bigfoot Was Indigenous Cryptozoology with Jana Schmieding
The elusive Sasquatch has entranced a nation with it's grainy videos and big ol' footprints. But where did Bigfoot come from? Are there multiple Bigfeet? And if the Bigfeet have always been with us, what did the people who lived here before European colonization think about them? This week we're joined by host of the Woman of Size podcast Jana Schmieding, who's asking the important questions. We talk about ambiguous poo piles, white neighbors, and how America can start decolonizing its cryptids. Get ready to LEARN, honey!
The Black Dahlia Murder with Joey Bergren and Justin Sherman
The Black Dahlia killing captivated a nation and freaked out LA real bad. Elizabeth Short's murder is still technically unsolved, but Joey Bergren and Justin Sherman think they just might have found the guy. All with the help of that guy's son! In this episode, we attempt to solve the 70 year old murder case with a journey through freaky sex parties, nasty VD doctors, and a shaky grasp on how dark a joke can be before it's messed up. Plus, a dramatic reading of a very polite email.
PS, content warning for murder and sexual assault in this one!