Welcome to Cursed Curiosity. The eclectic podcast where we consider the curiosities of this cursed world. Join us each episode for a deep dive into the odd and overlooked stories which add flavor to this cursed and curious life.
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Cursed Curiosity Ep. 11: Terminal Tinkerings
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Has anything ever come back to bite you in the ass? Johnny Hoy cohosts with us as we examine the deadly and hilarious history of liquid fueled rockets. Today, you'll hear three stories of pioneers in the field of rocketry, and spoiler alert, curiosity kills the cat... https://www.patreon.com/CursedCuriosity…
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Cursed Curiosity Ep. 10: Crazy Rich Caucasian
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This episode, we explore the curious tale of Timothy Dexter. The colonial man cursed with becoming insanely rich in the stupidest ways imaginable. A cautionary tale that reminds us that even if we obtain vast riches, we may not find happiness. Meet the only man to sell mittens in the Caribbean. https://www.patreon.com/CursedCuriosity…
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Cursed Curiosity Ep. 9: Sibling Rivalries and Sneaker Dynasties (Part 2)
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In part 2, Chase reveals how a sibling rivalry spanned multiple generations, that tribalism can effect a single town, and how the history of dynasties ultimately gets buried over time, no matter how cursed and curious it can be. Tune in to hear the other shoe drop, and learn a bit about your favorite brands. https://www.patreon.com/CursedCuriosity…
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Cursed Curiosity Ep. 9: Sibling Rivalries and Sneaker Dynasties (Part 1)
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THIS POD'S NOT DEAD!! For our glorious return from a long and unwanted break, Chase presents the curious tale of the Dassler Brothers Shoe Company, and how the curse of sibling rivalry is a tale as old as stories themselves. It's a wild one. Enjoy! https://www.patreon.com/CursedCuriosityBy Taylor Kope
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Cursed Curiosity Ep. 8: American Blown-Henge
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In 1980, a shadowy figure under the name, "R.C. Christian", commissioned a monument known as the Georgia Guide Stones in the small rural town of Elberton, Georgia. 4 granite slabs weighing 120 tons adorned with 10 instructions for humanity in a post-apocalyptic world. For decades people visited the American Stone-Henge and marveled at the mysteriou…
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Cursed Curiosity Ep. 7: Whirlwind of Warcraft
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We all experienced the Covid-19 Pandemic, but what if we told you it already happened similarly in the virtual world back in 2005? This episode, we explore the, "Corrupted Blood Incident," that mirrored Covid-19 very closely back in the innocent days of online gaming. Cheers! https://www.patreon.com/CursedCuriosity…
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Cursed Curiosity Ep. 6: Starves and Stripes
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Would you starve so that others be fed? This was the question that made 36 conscientious objectors of WWII suffer immensely in order to find an answer and benefit humanity. Join us as we examine Ansel Keys and the Minnesota Starvation Experiment of 1944. https://www.patreon.com/CursedCuriosityBy Taylor Kope
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Cursed Curiosity Ep. 5: 6 January Stories
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J6 has been covered in many ways, but we decided for this episode, we would compile 6 character profiles of J6 attendees that you've probably never heard of, and try and draw some thru-lines between the accounts. Six January stories. Some whacky, some serious, but after 2yrs since the assault on the capitol, we're still left wondering...WTF happene…
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Cursed Curiosity Ep.4: Kentucky Fried Conspiracy (Part 2)
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Last episode we took a looksy into the world of GMOs and Colonel Sanders. For part 2, we look into the conspiracy theory that the combo of GMOs and The Colonel sparked that persists to this day. A finger lickin' good episode, if I do say so myself. https://www.patreon.com/CursedCuriosityBy Taylor Kope
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Cursed Curiosity Ep. 4: Kentucky Fried Conspiracy (Part 1)
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Back in 1991, a chain letter sparked a Kentucky Fried Conspiracy theory that persists to this day. GMOs are pretty cool, but turns out 6-winged 4-legged mutant chickens aren't a thing. Who'd have thought!? Also, Colonel Sanders was weird... https://www.patreon.com/CursedCuriosityBy Taylor Kope
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Cursed Curiosity Ep. 3: Faux and Friends (Part 2)
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The stunning conclusion to our 2-part exploration on fascism. We examine the 14 tenets of fascism, as written by Umberto Eco, look at Tucker Carlson exemplifying those tenets, and try to answer the question...Is Tucker Carlson...A fashy boy? https://www.patreon.com/CursedCuriosityBy Taylor Kope
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Cursed Curiosity Ep. 3: Faux and Friends (Part 1)
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Today, we are diving into the concept of...FASCISM. We all hear the word thrown about like confetti, but what does it actually mean? Come give a listen if you want to hear how scholars define fascism, get examples of how the term is misused, and join us as we answer the question...Is Tucker Carlson...A fascist? https://www.patreon.com/CursedCuriosi…
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Cursed Curiosity Ep. 2: The Matrix (Still Loaded)
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Do we live in a...Simulation? Could such a reality be possible? Short answer...Maybe! Long answer? You'll have to listen to the episode. Also, Elon Musk sucks... https://www.patreon.com/CursedCuriosityBy Taylor Kope
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Cursed Curiosity Ep. 1: Sweet Dreams Are Made of Tea (Part 2)
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Part 2 is here! Join us for the stunning conclusion as Chase reveals who wrote the Urantia Bible and the insanity that lays within it's pages. Truly a brain melting experience, but we hope you have some laughs along the way. Cheers. https://www.patreon.com/CursedCuriosityBy Taylor Kope
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Cursed Curiosity Ep. 1: Sweet Dreams Are Made of Tea (Part 1)
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Chase hosts our return as we look at Celestial Seasonings; the makers of, "Sleepy-Time Tea," and try to make sense of the Urantia Bible; the text that the founders of the company adhere to. How could a company with foundations in eugenics and unabashed racism become so successful and wind up in your cupboard? Welp...Strap in, grab a beverage, and n…
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