Technically A Conversation

Blue balls, one of the biggest mysteries for women. A big myth is it’s all the sperm backed up that causes their pain or ache. Yet, scientifically speaking it’s widely accepted that it’s the additional blood pooled around down there. And I say widely accepted because Blue Balls is NOT in any medical textbooks! How can that be if more than half of men in a survey said they’ve experienced this? How often does it happen and how painful is it really? Also, can women get Blue balls?

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Kleine-Levin Syndrome or KLS is a condition that affects 1 in 1 million people and causes them to sleep for extended periods of time. Known as Sleeping Beauty Syndrome, those afflicted have slept for days, weeks, and even months. It’s unknown what causes the illness and there is no cure. Today, we’ll discuss this illness and some people who suffer from it. What is being used to treat them. What sufferers consider to be the worst part of their illness, and we answer the 2 questions on your mind. How do they eat and how do they use the restroom?

From her induction into the Billboard Latin Music Hall of Fame to the establishment of the Selena Museum in Corpus Christi, Texas, Selena's influence continues to be as strong as ever. Her impact on Latin music, fashion, and culture is undeniable, and her memory lives on through her music, which continues to inspire new generations of fans.  With the recent release of Oxygen’s documentary, Selena and Yolanda, the Secrets Between them, there are new allegations as to why this young star was taken away from us so soon in a horrific chain of events.  Listen along as we remember Selena’s legacy as we touch on Selena’s rise to stardom, her life that was cut way too short, and the conspiracies behind her death on the 29th anniversary of Selena’s murder.

Edgar Cayce The Sleeping Prophet was known for putting himself in a sleeplike trance to access the universal consciousness and gave readings, made predictions, and cured those that were ill. He claimed to have acquired his special gift after being visited by a winged woman while reading the bible in the forest. Despite his great powers, he wasn’t able to predict or heal one of the most important people in his life. Today, we’ll discuss the events that lead to Edgar Cayce becoming one of the country’s most renowned prophets, some of his most well known predictions and healings, and some of the predictions he got way wrong!

In 2002 a well respected woman in Southern India died. 6 years later, her husband died in a similar manner. The family suffered 2 more deaths later in a shorter and shorter time span. There were also 2 more deaths in a connected family. Was this some kind of genetic silent killer or was this a serial killer in Southern India because they all did die after eating? All 6 of the bodies were exhumed as part of the investigation. What was found?

The Mexican city of Tampico, Tamaulipas is in the Southeastern region of Mexico overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. It was once known for regularly getting hit by hurricanes, but a hurricane hasn’t made landfall since 1966. Many believe this is due to the region being protected by aliens, as UFO’s first started to be reported regularly in the region in 1967. Believers of this theory claim their extraterrestrial protectors have an alien base named Amupac a few miles from the coast of Tampico passed the Miramar beach. Today, we’ll discuss the UFO event that spawned the Amupac theory, eyewitness accounts from a man who claims to have visited the alien base, and what might really be diverting hurricanes away from the region.

The brand Stanley and their cups have been around for over 100 years.  They got their start by catering to the common blue collared man who worked long hours, and needed a way to keep his drink of choice cold or warm for long hours.  In 2020, a group of women who managed a blog by the name of “The Buy Guide” started pushing the Stanley Cup and the perks of owning one.  They reached out to Stanley in an attempt to get them to market to an untapped market, 20-50 something year old women.  At first Stanley didn’t buy into the hype but they figured they would give it a shot and allowed these influencers to do their thing - INFLUENCE.  In this episode we'll give you a brief history lesson on the man behind it all, William Stanley Jr., the phenomenon of the Stanley cup craze, and the claims of lead poisoning that could be their  possible downfall.

Few bands have made a bigger impact on music and pop culture than The Misfits. Their unique brand of horror punk transcended genres and influenced everyone from Guns N Roses to Metallica. But constant fighting and line up changes led to the band dissolving before they could enjoy the popularity and loyal fan base that they would eventually develop. Today, we’ll talk about the formation of the band, key moments in the band’s history, the events that led to their break up, and their inevitable reunion.

On February 6, 1945 the legend Bob Marley was born! As a child he was a palm reader, and his first album was not Reggae but Ska! When Bob Marley and The Wailers accepted $2,000 to go home after being stranded in the UK, he promised an album in repayment and delivered a Reggae album! Listen to hear us talk about his assassination attempt, how he was diagnosed with cancer, and a bit about his music!

In 2013 200 bottles of Pappy Van Winkle bourbon went missing from the Buffalo Trace distillery, making international news. Each bottle often fetches over $4,000.00 on the secondary market, making it one of the most expensive and sought after whiskeys in the world. While Toby Curtsinger was convicted of the crime, none of the bottles were ever recovered, and the evidence seems to suggest that he might not have been responsible. Today, we’ll go over the case and key points of the investigation, the alcohol theft and drug ring Curtsinger was a part of, and who might have been responsible for the The Great Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon Heist of 2013!

Our Founding Fathers have been attributed to greatness from penning the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, to leading us in war, and becoming some of our most important public figures in history, some even becoming the first presidents of the United States.  In this episode, in a segment I like to refer to boozy, floozy or both, I will challenge José to guess their vice and bring up some of their drama!

John “Fritz” Johnson was living on top of the world. He was a successful radio personality, television sports director, was married to a beautiful model, and was a champion archer. He was one of the best known and most liked personalities in Omaha, NE. While promoting some archery gear he was approached by someone claiming to be his niece and his 2 brothers, but had no memory of them at all. Today, we’ll discuss the life of Lawrence Joseph Bader and some theories on what might have caused him to lose his memories, the fallout that resulted when Bader came back from the dead 7 years after his assumed death, and whether he suffered from amnesia or was running an elaborate hoax.

In 1972 the Robertson family and sea hitchhiker Robin Williams were on a mission to sail around the world. They were stranded at sea when a whale attacked their boat and cracked it in half, leaving them stranded to fend for themselves. They caught sea turtles and a shark to survive and even drank turtle blood!  How did this family manage to survive 38 days on a life raft in the middle of the ocean? What was their motivation for going out to sea? And, how were they finally rescued?

In 1891, Octavia Hatcher fell into a deep depression after her only child died shortly after childbirth. A few months later she went into a coma and died. Due to it being an unusually hot spring, she was quickly buried. Several people in her town also went into similar comas but ended up making full recoveries, causing Octavia’s family to wonder if she might have been buried alive. Today we’ll examine the evidence supporting the belief that she might have been buried alive, the evidence suggesting this might be an urban legend, and what might have caused the sleeping sickness that Octavia suffered from and plagued others in her town.

In September of 1982, a string of unsolved murders were occurring in Chicago. 7 healthy people, ranging in ages from 12 to 35, would fall to their death as a result of taking Tylenol, and the case is still unsolved to this day. What was killing these people and at such a rapid rate? How did Chicago respond to these murders to get them under control, and what law was passed as a result of these murders?

The CIA has had a long and storied history riddled with conspiracy theories, but sometimes, those conspiracies have proven to be true. MK-ULTRA, the CIA’s attempt at mind control is one such conspiracy. This conspiracy has it all, from drugging people with LSD, to using sex workers and torture to get people to turn. In this episode, we’ll discuss some of the CIA’s experiments on their quest for mind control and some of the famous names tied to it, how the CIA was responsible for the LSD counterculture that despised it, and how a filing error led to the public uncovering of many of MK-Ultra’s secrets.

Nothing says Christmas like a poinsettia but how did this Mexican shrub become so pivotal for Christmas?  Franciscan monks in Mexico decorated Nativity scenes with this bright red and green plant.  In fact, this is why Christmas colors are red and green!  Get all the details on how the Poinsettia went from being beloved by the Aztecs to now loved by millions across several countries.

In 1974 a small town named Boston, OH was evacuated by the government and became an abandoned ghost town. As the years passed so did the legends surrounding this town and it soon became known for its murderous Satanists, toxic chemical spills, and church with upside down crosses. But, are any of these legends true? In this episode, we’ll go over some of the stories surrounding this town and which ones are true and which ones are urban legends, the toxic chemical spill, and the true reason the town was evacuated.

Krampus dates back for hundreds of years.  In America, he was only introduced to us, roughly in the beginning of the millennium.  Krampus is described as a half man, half goat, who drags naughty children to hell.  In this episode, we will discuss Krampus and other villainous creatures as Saint Nicholas’ counterpart, discuss his origin story, and trace back his introduction to America.

Cryonics is the practice of freezing someone who has died in the hopes of reviving them in the future when science and medicine has advanced enough that this would be possible. You’ve probably heard that Walt Disney was cryogenically frozen and is stored beneath the Pirates Of The Caribbean ride at Disneyland, but is there any truth to this? With anything that could be considered this strange, there are plenty of myths and legends. Today, we’ll go over the Walt Disney cryonics legend, early attempts at cryopreservation, and some horror stories of early cryonics patients.

Thanksgiving is coming around and we’re diving into the woman who made this National Holiday possible, after trying for over 3 decades. Sarah Josepha Hale was a big advocate for women’s education - we get into her life story, good and bad.  November is also American Indian Heritage month so we’ll also learn how Thanksgiving customs go back to not just natives in America but in Asia.

In the summer of 1934 2 goldminers blew a hole in the side of the San Pedro Mountains near Casper Wyoming and discovered a cave. While they didn’t find the gold they were looking for, they didn’t leave the cave empty handed. They discovered a small 14 inch mummy. Dubbed the Pedro Mountain Mummy, its existence seemed to create more questions than it answered. Was the mummy a child? Was it extra terrestrial? Or was it evidence of a little person or Nimerigar as described in Native American oral traditions and folklore?

October 31st is synonymous with Halloween, but there are other holidays that are celebrated during the spooky season like All Souls Day, All Saints Day, and The Day of the Dead, or how I like to refer to it - El Dia de los Muertos. In this episode, we will travel through time to see how these holidays came to be, discuss some of its traditions, and I’ll even throw in a story about a woman who married and divorced a ghost!

Extremely cold winters and starvation are enough to test most people physically and mentally, but for some people, it pushes them to the most taboo of all taboos. Cannibalism. For the Algonquin speaking tribes of the Northern United States and Canada, they are warned of the Wendigo that could possess those that have been weakened by their environment and serves as a cautionary tale to all in their tribes and communities. Today, we’re going to discuss what The Wendigo is, how you might become possessed, and some real life stories of people who claimed to have been possessed by this entity!

Halloween is without a doubt our favorite holiday, so to celebrate this Halloween, we bring you a story from our Super Friend and Isela’s Brother In Law, Bill. While visiting his girlfriend in college in Nebraska, Bill and his friends decided to play the Ouija board to kill some time. Little did they know what they were getting themselves into. Was it all just a game, or were they communicating with The Devil? Listen and you be the judge on this special Halloween episode!

In 2011 a Russian man was arrested for having a doll collection.  Only these lifesize dolls were not dolls, they were human corpses. He threw birthday parties for them and watched cartoons with them. We’ll get into his childhood and how he was able to exhume so many little girl corpses in this mega creepy story!

Anyone who grew up in the 80’s remembers the Satanic Panic as a phenomenon that couldn’t be escaped. The news and talk shows were constantly covering new allegations and investigations into Satanic Cult Rituals as well as stories of victims and the accused. Everything from music, corporations, cartoons, and toys were in league with Satan. But did you know that the whole spectacle could be traced back to 2 people and 1 book? Today, we’ll be discussing Michelle Remembers, the book that kicked off the Satanic Panic as well as the infamous therapy sessions that inspired it, some of the abuse and rituals that allegedly happened, and some of the real victims of this cultural craze. We’ll also touch on the film Satan Wants You, which documented all this insanity!

Jeepers Creepers, which debuted in 2001, has a classic opening scene of two college-aged brother and sister duo, traveling back home to their parents.  Little did they know that their lives would change forever on that road trip.  But were you aware that this movie was actually inspired by true events?  In this episode we will do a shallow dive of all 4 Jeepers Creepers films, if any are actually worth watching, and who was behind the inspiration of Jeepers Creepers!

La Ciguapa is one of the Dominican Republic’s most popular and well known legends and has been closely ingrained in its culture. Often described as a 3 foot tall woman with hair down to her calves and backwards feet, anyone who sees La Ciguapa is mesmerized by her beauty. But, don’t let those good looks fool you, there’s a dark side to this menacing vixen. Whether you’re captured to satisfy her carnal desires or to become her next meal, this legend has it all! Today, we’ll discuss some variations of her folklore, her most vulnerable victims, and her possible origin story!

For Hispanic Heritage we’re going to chat about one of the most inspirational life stories! He literally jumped the Southern border fence to America. He went from homeless, migrant farm worker to being a Harvard Medical Student! Listen to hear this amazing story!

In 1999 the remains of a 20 year old beheaded boy were found in the Mexican temple of Aztec wind god Ehecatl. The boy was holding a ceramic skull in each hand. Initially dismissed as toys, they were later discovered to be instruments, now known as the Aztec Death Whistle due to their bone chilling terrifying sound, but their purpose is unknown. Today we’ll discuss some prevailing theories. Were they used ceremonially as part of human sacrifices? Maybe they were used to scare enemies during battle? Or could they have been used to heal the sick?

September 11, 2001 was a grim day when terrorists attacked US soil and almost 3,000 lives were taken.  If you’re old enough to remember, I bet you knew exactly where you were or what your day looked like on that awful day.  In this episode, we will recount the horrific details, discuss how 9/11 impacted our lives personally, and touch on some of the controversies.

The Brazen Bull was a hollow brass bull allegedly used by King Phalaris to torture his subjects in the most sadistic imaginable way. A victim was placed in the bull while a fire was lit beneath it, roasting them alive. Their cries and screams mimicked the sound of the bull as they resonated in the horns and whistles inside. But, was there any truth to this myth? Today, we’ll discuss the origins of this melodic torture device, the fate of its inventor, and the evidence supporting this legend!

The UAP Congressional hearings dropped some weird bombs! Government knowledge of crash sites? Claims of recovered non-human biometrics? Join us to dissect what was said in the 2 hour hearing.

In 1954 a businessman was detained in an airport in Tokyo when they couldn’t verify the man’s passport. The passport seemed legit, but no one had ever heard of the country that issued it. Just as mysteriously as he appeared, he disappeared without a trace while in a guarded room. Was he a traveler from a parallel universe or was it all a ruse by a clever conman? Today, we’ll talk about The Man from Taured, what really happened when he was detained, and how much of this legend really happened.

Freddy Krueger and A Nightmare on Elm Street is an iconic movie that debuted in 1984 about a perverted and fiendish serial killer who preyed on teenagers. This evil spirit torments and kills his victims while they sleep, in the realm of their dreams.  But, did you know that Wes Craven's inspiration for this movie is loosely based on a true story?  In this episode we'll discuss the epidemic that was sweeping amongst Southeast Asians that was killing them in their sleep.  Was it due to supernatural forces, Agent Orange, or is there simply no explanation for this Sudden Unexplained Nocturnal Death Syndrome?

In 1998 a man claiming to be a time traveler contacted Art Bell’s Coast To Coast radio show to tell him about his mission to save the world and some disasters in our future. 2 years later he elaborated on his predictions on the time travel institute forum, and the legend of John Titor was born. Today, we’ll discuss if he might have saved us from certain doom, some of his predictions, and who his true identity might be!

Wedding season is upon us and we’re talking history of wedding traditions! Like wedding dresses - the first ones were NOT white! And how the bouquet was to mask the bride’s funky body odor smell! And why diamond rings!? Listen and find out!

Amelia Earhart is one of history’s most famous and celebrated pilots. Not only was she a pioneer in aviation, she also broke gender norms and inspired many women to follow their dreams. Today, on Amelia Earhart day, we’ll cover her history, some of her accomplishments, and some of the theories surrounding her disappearance. Did she really crash in the pacific ocean? Was she a government spy captured by the Japanese? Or maybe she was abducted by aliens?

Do you know the Muffin Man?  The one on Drury Lane?  As kids we are taught these seemingly innocent nursery rhymes but several are based off of gruesome parts of history, but is the Muffin Man one of them?  In this episode, we will dive into one of history's oldest nursery rhymes, the legend behind it, and possibly London's first serial killer.

On Saturday June 24th, 2023, we had our 2 year anniversary YouTube Livestream. It was so much fun having you all join us in the chatroom and interacting with us! This is the audio version of that, if you prefer to listen, or you were there and want to relive the experience. In this episode, we’ll talk about the Safety Not Guaranteed time travel classified ad, and the journey to find who placed it, the Paul McCartney Death Conspiracy and the crazy theories associated with it, and a 911 call where the caller claims he had intruders that were not of this world.

In part 2 of our crossover show with Stories: The True And The Fictional, we talk about a man who hit his head during a swimming accident and becomes an expert pianist, a true crime story about Lady Leatherface and her unorthodox meal prep, and the story of Wojtek, the Polish war hero that also happened to be a bear.

The Great Emu War of 1932 is a little known war in which the Australian Army fought 20,000 Emu’s and lost. Today we welcome our friends Jamie and Ryan from the podcast Stories: The True And The Fictional who share the details of this military operation with us, and Jamie also tells us about his new book Letters From The Emu War which he wrote from the perspective of the winners!

Celestial Seasonings has been one of America’s most popular tea brands for several years, but their uplifting quotes and corporate morals were shaped by a more sinister ideology. Today, we’ll discuss the racist propaganda that guided their company culture, its ties to aliens, cults, and eugenics, and how their leader went on to become the president of the problematic organization that inspired it, on this episode of Technically A Conversation.

John Harvey Kellogg was an eccentric philanthropist.  Some, if not most, might even consider him way too outlandish.  But did you know that he pioneered the way we eat breakfast now?  Today, we will discuss Kellogg's upbringing, his religious values and beliefs, and his sadistic views on purity and cleanliness. Listen and have your idea of Cornflakes changed forever!

On August 20th, 1966 the bodies of 2 men wearing lead masks were found on the Morro de Vintém in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Their deaths remain a mystery and have spawned numerous conspiracy theories. Were their deaths accidental or were they killed by extraterrestrials? Today, we’ll discuss who these men were, the facts we know about the case, and some of the most outlandish theories about their deaths. Listen and tell us which theory you subscribe to!