Well, I Laughed

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Topics include: training neighbor's dog without permission, eloping instead of having a wedding ceremony, disrupting conversations on a hiking trip by asking to be carried, navigating family dynamics with humor, hiking with a stubborn dog, backpacking with an unprepared friend, and overpacking for a wilderness trip.

Maia tells Grant the rumors of feral people living in America's National Parks. We deep dive into the truth/lies of this rumor and other people who have and do survive in the wild such as the hermits, and un-contacted indigenous peoples in the Americas. Specifically, the North Pond Hermit of Maine, the un-contacted Ayoreo groups in South America, and Ishi, the last known un-contacted indigenous person in the US.  00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:03:42 Story starts

Grant tells Maia the long awaited truth of Cocaine Bear - before Elizabeth Banks decided to tell the world her twist on it.  00:00:00 Catch-Up 00:04:25 Cocaine Bear

Maia and Grant read reddit AITA stories related to the theme of Illegal drinking (well, Maia tells some, Grant seeks validation on his own AITA story from the day) This episodes makes some references to episode 4 which was recorded prior to this but will be released next week