Well, I Laughed

Well I Laughed Podcast
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Aug 30, 2023 • 1h 33min

16: A Silly Lil’ Treat pt.1: The Graham Cracker

The podcast covers the surprising and complicated history of Sylvester Graham, inventor of the Graham cracker. Topics explored include sexual suppression, mob justice, and food fads. The hosts also discuss their podcast journey, emotional reflections on attending a sibling's wedding, workout routines, the temperance movement, and influencers promoting products. The legacy of Sylvester Graham and his impact on American food culture are also highlighted.
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Aug 23, 2023 • 1h 6min

15: The Happiest Place on Earth pt.3: AITA

Reddit AITA posts about The Happiest Place on Earth, evil stepmothers, eccentric home decor, and traumatizing experiences at Disneyland. The hosts also discuss codependency, taking risks, and their experiences as podcast hosts. They share random thoughts, observations about babysitting, challenges of navigating decor and boundaries, and the importance of celebrating each other's interests. They also mention upcoming Patreon updates and themes for future episodes.
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Aug 16, 2023 • 1h 14min

14: The Happiest Place on Earth pt.2: The Pink Palace

In this podcast, the hosts discuss their experiences as parents, funny habits of resting their legs and making comments, the impact of a TV show on their relationship, notable events of 1974, a beloved Mexican restaurant in Denver, the musical 'Book of Mormon', the renovation and controversy of Casa Benita, and labor issues at Amita restaurant.
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Aug 9, 2023 • 1h 33min

13: The Happiest Place on Earth pt.1: The Finnish Line

The podcast explores the mysteries of Scandinavia, including the Finland Conspiracy theory. They discuss the continuation war and Finland being declared the happiest country in the world. They also explore unusual sports and the perception of Finland, and delve into the conspiracy theory that Finland doesn't exist. The hosts engage with listeners, discuss listener feedback, and apologize for previous jokes about Finland.
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Aug 2, 2023 • 2h 36min

12: Falsely Imprisoned pt.3: (un)HINGE(d) Experiences

Our first guest on the podcast! Maia invites her friend Lee on to discuss the summer he accidentally imprisoned himself on Hawaii. Grant and Maia bravely ask the question, who is really the victim in Lee's story? One of our most joyous episodes yet! 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:07:46 Making Legos
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Jul 26, 2023 • 1h 43min

11: Falsely Imprisoned pt.2: Gossip Gossip Gossip

Uncovering the legality of gossip in the courtroom, context around Miranda rights and Perkins Operations, fears and concerns about IUDs and Facebook updates, awkward work event and reluctance to discuss the podcast, interactions with Casey and Tyler, discussion on a history documentary on the Civil War, influence of astrology app Co-Star, new information and cold case connection, plan to escape from prison, admissibility of confessions and Miranda rights, importance of resolving conflicts and Miranda rights, Justice Thurgood Marshall's dissenting opinion and the importance of Miranda rights, Garcia case and Perkins Operation, backyard ditch digging challenge.
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Jul 19, 2023 • 1h 29min

10: Falsely Imprisoned pt.1: Free Britney

Britney Spears, pop icon who experienced abuse during her conservatorship, discusses the events leading up to her conservatorship, manipulation and financial control, and her attempts to break free. The hosts also explore emotional movie experiences and the media's role in shaping public perception of a famous pop star facing mental health issues.
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Jul 12, 2023 • 52min

9: The Industrial Revolution and its Consequences pt.3: AITA

Grant and Maia share Reddit AITA posts relating to the theme of The Industrial Revolution and its Consequences. Parents spying on children and a civics lesson that becomes all too real. 00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:31:28 Stories start
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Jul 5, 2023 • 1h 3min

8: The Industrial Revolution and its Consequences pt.2: The Invention of the Pill

The podcast explores the history and development of 'The Pill' as a form of birth control. The hosts discuss the connection between birth control and the Industrial Revolution, and the reasons for lower birth rates in developed economies. They also delve into the controversial actions of Margaret Sanger, a prominent advocate for the development of the pill. The speakers share personal anecdotes about upbringing, the pressures of parenthood, and the liberating impact of queerness on decision making. Humorous moments include a doctor's call and jokes about passing on the responsibility of having children.
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Jun 28, 2023 • 1h 32min

7: The Industrial Revolution and its Consequences pt.1: The Unabomber

Maia tells Grant the story of the Unabomber (Ted Kaczynski) through the lens of the authorities trying to solve the case. We're not condoning the Unabomber ... but ... he maybe had some okay ideas in his manifesto (which by the way starts with "The Industrial Revolution and its Consequences").  Since we recorded this episode, the Unabomber died in a federal prison medical center in Butner, N.C. at the age of 81.  00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:02:58 Political Violence

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