Distractible The Cursed Episode
Oct 17, 2025
Wade leads a spooky discussion on famous curses, including the infamous Tutankhamen and Dead Man's Hand stories. The hosts dive into Cincinnati sports legends and the eerie Lost Dutchman's Goldmine. They explore real-life geological events that seem cursed, like the Lake Nyos tragedy. Humor flows as they share funny hexes and delve into the darker tales of the Busby Stoop Chair and the Hope Diamond. Expect a mix of chilling lore and lighthearted banter as the hosts navigate the realm of curses and legends.
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Science Explains Many 'Curses'
- The hosts link many supposed curses to natural, explainable phenomena like toxic molds and gas eruptions.
- Mark argues that science often reveals real causes behind legends, reframing curses as geologic or biological events.
Curses As Cultural Narratives
- Wade frames curses as cultural labels for patterns of misfortune like the Bambino or Kennedy curses.
- He highlights how narratives assign meaning to coincidental or sequential tragedies.
Modern Silly Hexes From Forums
- The hosts searched for humorous modern 'hexes' and read playful curse lines from online threads.
- They shared examples like "May you bite into a big chunk of garlic" as lighthearted mock-curses.