Ep 13: It's a Monster Mash!

Grrarr! We find possible scientific theories about the existence of popular monsters such as cyclops, unicorns, and the Loch Ness monster. We do some unnecessarily extensive research on how exactly would mermaids make merbabies, and sexy vampire lore.

This is our first backer-dictated topic show. Thanks to Nathan M. for suggesting the topic! Couldn't have done it without your support, dude.

ALSO: monster body part quiz, what "Godzilla" actually means, a mnemonic that will help you memorize all of the 12 labors of Hercules in order, and the "Black & Blue" quiz.

RUNTIME: 50 minutes 38 seconds 

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Featured interlude music:

"The Boogie Monster" by Gnarls Barkley  Amazon | iTunes 

Ep 12: ALL QUIZ BONANZA! #2

Hey Smart Cookies - LET'S GET READY TO CRUMMBBLLEE! 

We each prepared our own quiz segments to keep your noggin nimble and your reflexes rapid. Movies, literature, animal superlatives, famous final lines, and we have the most ridiculously awesome TV movie pitch (give us a call, SyFy channel!).

ALSO: Karen's trivia woes, MUSIC ROUND, Presi-dogs

RUNTIME: 47 minutes 44 seconds 

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Ep 11: Hey, Your Fly is Open

Remember when Hypercolor and acid-wash jeans were cool? Lots of laughs in this episode about ridiculous fashion trends and their origins. Learn about intriguing facts behind a simple pair of blue jeans, powdered wigs, and more. And also, we have to thank Colin for his very intensive research on the bikini. Really taking one for the team.

ALSO: Pop quiz!, impressive tricky geography trivia THAT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND, New listener challenge (Don't forget to email your answers to gjb.podcast@gmail.com)

RUNTIME: 47 minutes 39 seconds 

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Featured interlude music:

"New Shoes" by Paolo Nutini  Amazon | iTunes 

Ep 10: Animals Are Weird

Chris said it best: nothing that man can think up in science-fiction stories is crazier, creepier, and more disgusting than nature. Mother Nature is a very odd gal. We share our research on weird animals and behavior, and shocking animal ingredients in our everyday lives. Freelance bees, whale regurgitation, zombie ants, and the famous dog who ate everything.

ALSO: Pop quiz!, famous paradoxes, and how to memorize very specific parts of the male anatomy in a very particular order, NEW LISTENER CHALLENGE! (Don't forget to email your answers to gjb.podcast@gmail.com)

RUNTIME: 48 minutes 10 seconds 

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Featured interlude music:

"Hound Dog" by Big Mama Thorton  Amazon | iTunes 

"Animal" by Miike Snow  Amazon | iTunes 

Sherlock Holmes and the Case of American Creamy Sauce

 

So in our most recent episode (#9: Finger Lickin' Good - Junkfood), Dana noted that the cheesy flavor of Cheetos did not test well in China so the two flavors that were first introduced were "Zesty Japanese Steak" and the elusive "Savory American Cream."

BUT WHAT THE HECK IS AMERICAN CREAM? 

We thought maybe it was country gravy. Very creamy and very American. Sarah from Germany wrote in and suggested:

In many countries, like Germany, ranch dressing is called "American dressing". Also, Cool Ranch Doritos over here are called "Cool American".

Oooo, a very wise guess. With a bit more digging, we finally found out what "Savory American Cream" is. According to a New York Times article back in 1994, the HOTLY-CONTESTED American Creamy Sauce flavor is essentially...

...buttered popcorn.

CASE CLOSED!