Are You F*&#ing Sh!#%@ng Me?
by Apryl Lundsten and Rachael Peacock
It all started when... ...we realized every time we heard of something that blew our minds, we wanted to dive headfirst into finding out more about that subject. So, we've decided to put on our investigator hats and research some mind-boggling subjects with the help of guest experts. We are Rachael Peacock and Apryl Lundsten and we swear we are not f*&#ing sh!#%@ng you.
Episodes (42)
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Ep #39 An LA State of Mind
Ep #39 An LA State of Mind
Published: 16 Jan 2018 Duration: 26:33This week Apryl and Rachael announce plans for the 2018 season of RUFSM and give a sneak peek of what's in store. Learn about one of the early shapers of Los Angeles, Charles F. Lummis, and join A and R on a visit to his rustic, handmade ho... Read more →This week Apryl and Rachael announce plans for the 2018 season of RUFSM and give a sneak peek of what's in store. Learn about one of the early shapers of Los Angeles, Charles F. Lummis, and join A and R on a visit to his rustic, handmade ho... Read more →
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Ep #38 Do You Believe In Magic?
Ep #38 Do You Believe In Magic?
Published: 20 Dec 2017 Duration: 27:16Today we take a magical journey. Figuratively, of course. Join us as we travel from the somewhat hazy origins of the word Abracadbra to modern day magic. Our very special guest today is Siegfried Tieber, a delightful (and talented!) close u... Read more →Today we take a magical journey. Figuratively, of course. Join us as we travel from the somewhat hazy origins of the word Abracadbra to modern day magic. Our very special guest today is Siegfried Tieber, a delightful (and talented!) close u... Read more →
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Special Re-release of Road Trip to the Desert
Special Re-release of Road Trip to the Desert
Published: 13 Dec 2017 Duration: 35:37We're in the middle of the holiday season and, frankly, things have been crazy busy in our world. BUT we didn't want to leave you hanging, so we've decided to re-air one of our favorite episodes. Come along for the ride! Please note: We inc... Read more →We're in the middle of the holiday season and, frankly, things have been crazy busy in our world. BUT we didn't want to leave you hanging, so we've decided to re-air one of our favorite episodes. Come along for the ride! Please note: We inc... Read more →
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Ep #37 Rando Facto Vol. 3
Ep #37 Rando Facto Vol. 3
Published: 5 Dec 2017 Duration: n/aFrom Beaver Butts to Cat Island, Rachael and Apryl lean into the rando in this third installation of Rando Facto.From Beaver Butts to Cat Island, Rachael and Apryl lean into the rando in this third installation of Rando Facto.
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Ep #36 The Wonderful Minds of Super Agers
Ep #36 The Wonderful Minds of Super Agers
Published: 27 Nov 2017 Duration: 26:55It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's a Super Ager! For some people over 80, their memory and cognitive skills are as sharp as ever. They are called Super Agers. We spoke with neuroscientist Emily Rogalski to learn more about the amazingly yo... Read more →It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's a Super Ager! For some people over 80, their memory and cognitive skills are as sharp as ever. They are called Super Agers. We spoke with neuroscientist Emily Rogalski to learn more about the amazingly yo... Read more →
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Ep #35 An RUFSM Thanksgiving
Ep #35 An RUFSM Thanksgiving
Published: 20 Nov 2017 Duration: 35:31This week, in honor of Thanksgiving, you'll learn about turkey dumping (it's not as gross as it sounds), find out what families in New Orleans do on Thanksgiving Day, and hear Rachael's favorite family holiday memories, as RUFSM features th... Read more →This week, in honor of Thanksgiving, you'll learn about turkey dumping (it's not as gross as it sounds), find out what families in New Orleans do on Thanksgiving Day, and hear Rachael's favorite family holiday memories, as RUFSM features th... Read more →
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Ep #34 A Field Guide to Marlon Brando
Ep #34 A Field Guide to Marlon Brando
Published: 13 Nov 2017 Duration: 35:40Marlon Brando is a known entity. Or, is he? For some, he was the genius who changed acting. For others, he was the mad man who didn't bother to deliver a line the way it was written. While both of those things may be true, it turns out ther... Read more →Marlon Brando is a known entity. Or, is he? For some, he was the genius who changed acting. For others, he was the mad man who didn't bother to deliver a line the way it was written. While both of those things may be true, it turns out ther... Read more →
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Ep #33 Desert Oracle
Ep #33 Desert Oracle
Published: 6 Nov 2017 Duration: 30:56This week we share one of our new favorite podcasts with you — Desert Oracle. Listen in as host Ken Layne takes Apryl and Rachael on a hypnotic journey through the secret underbrush of Yucca Valley and beyond.This week we share one of our new favorite podcasts with you — Desert Oracle. Listen in as host Ken Layne takes Apryl and Rachael on a hypnotic journey through the secret underbrush of Yucca Valley and beyond.
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Ep #32 Bring Out Your Dead
Ep #32 Bring Out Your Dead
Published: 30 Oct 2017 Duration: 31:23This week we find out about Dia de Los Muertos from archaelogist Kirby Farah. Do you know the who the patron saint of this holiday is — and, more importantly, how to pronounce her name? Join us as we learn all about the hauntingly beautiful... Read more →This week we find out about Dia de Los Muertos from archaelogist Kirby Farah. Do you know the who the patron saint of this holiday is — and, more importantly, how to pronounce her name? Join us as we learn all about the hauntingly beautiful... Read more →
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Ep #31 Of Monsters and Men
Ep #31 Of Monsters and Men
Published: 25 Oct 2017 Duration: 58:45Vamps, werewolves and zombies have been fascinating mankind for a long long time. What is it with monsters? Why are we obsessed with them? Join us as we find out why from the author of Deadly Powers: Animal Predators and the Mythic Imaginat... Read more →Vamps, werewolves and zombies have been fascinating mankind for a long long time. What is it with monsters? Why are we obsessed with them? Join us as we find out why from the author of Deadly Powers: Animal Predators and the Mythic Imaginat... Read more →
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Ep #30 Tales from a Ghost Hunter
Ep #30 Tales from a Ghost Hunter
Published: 15 Oct 2017 Duration: 46:41This week Apryl and Rachael talk to Jennifer Morton, a paranormal investigator from American River Paranormal. Jennifer talks about some of her eeriest investigations, the equipment she uses, and what the heck she thinks might be going on. ... Read more →This week Apryl and Rachael talk to Jennifer Morton, a paranormal investigator from American River Paranormal. Jennifer talks about some of her eeriest investigations, the equipment she uses, and what the heck she thinks might be going on. ... Read more →
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Ep #29 I Ain't Afraid of No Ghost!
Ep #29 I Ain't Afraid of No Ghost!
Published: 10 Oct 2017 Duration: 42:23It's Halloween Month and we're kicking it of with some real life ghost stories! C'mon along as we spend the month exploring spoooooOOOOOOOOOooooooky stuff.It's Halloween Month and we're kicking it of with some real life ghost stories! C'mon along as we spend the month exploring spoooooOOOOOOOOOooooooky stuff.
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Special Re-Release of the Amazons!
Special Re-Release of the Amazons!
Published: 3 Oct 2017 Duration: 31:47In honor of the box office and critical success of Wonder Woman this summer, we are re-releasing one of our most popular episodes. That's right, the Amazons are back!In honor of the box office and critical success of Wonder Woman this summer, we are re-releasing one of our most popular episodes. That's right, the Amazons are back!
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Ep #28 What the Tech
Ep #28 What the Tech
Published: 26 Sep 2017 Duration: 22:28What do Flying cars, Robotron, and AI in common? This week's guest, that's what. Join us as we talk to Judy Bogart about the maze that is the tech world and what it's like navigating it as a woman.What do Flying cars, Robotron, and AI in common? This week's guest, that's what. Join us as we talk to Judy Bogart about the maze that is the tech world and what it's like navigating it as a woman.
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Ep #27 I'll Have a Drink with that History
Ep #27 I'll Have a Drink with that History
Published: 16 Sep 2017 Duration: 36:34Ever heard of the Great Beer Flood of 1814? Or know about the longest baseball game ever? Neither did we. Find out about these weird history facts and more — plus cocktails! — with Dinner Party Download's Rico Gagliano.Ever heard of the Great Beer Flood of 1814? Or know about the longest baseball game ever? Neither did we. Find out about these weird history facts and more — plus cocktails! — with Dinner Party Download's Rico Gagliano.
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Ep #26 Aztec Empire's Excellent Adventure
Ep #26 Aztec Empire's Excellent Adventure
Published: 11 Sep 2017 Duration: 25:25The Aztec Empire is the stuff of Legends and seems so distant from the world of today, yet their civilization was at its peak relatively recently. After an article in the Smithsonian placed the beginning of the Aztec civilization at 1325 AD... Read more →The Aztec Empire is the stuff of Legends and seems so distant from the world of today, yet their civilization was at its peak relatively recently. After an article in the Smithsonian placed the beginning of the Aztec civilization at 1325 AD... Read more →
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Ep #25 Work With Me
Ep #25 Work With Me
Published: 2 Sep 2017 Duration: 19:43In honor of Labor Day, Apryl and Rachael talk to immigrant Dietmar Quistorf about working in the US vs Germany. They were surprised to find out how much time off is mandatory in Europe -- and also to learn where Dietmar would rather work. T... Read more →In honor of Labor Day, Apryl and Rachael talk to immigrant Dietmar Quistorf about working in the US vs Germany. They were surprised to find out how much time off is mandatory in Europe -- and also to learn where Dietmar would rather work. T... Read more →
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Ep #24 What Lies Beneath
Ep #24 What Lies Beneath
Published: 25 Aug 2017 Duration: 36:18Join us as we sneak into the abandoned subway tunnels under Los Angeles and find out what they were all about. Hint: it turns out prohibition drove the LA nightlife and crime syndicates literally underground.Join us as we sneak into the abandoned subway tunnels under Los Angeles and find out what they were all about. Hint: it turns out prohibition drove the LA nightlife and crime syndicates literally underground.
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Bonus Minisode!
Bonus Minisode!
Published: 25 Aug 2017 Duration: 04:43On August 19th, we participated in the 5th annual KCRW 24 Hour Radio Race. We got the theme at 10 AM on Saturday and we had until 10 AM Sunday to decide on a subject, research that subject, and record, edit and produce a 4 minute radio read... Read more →On August 19th, we participated in the 5th annual KCRW 24 Hour Radio Race. We got the theme at 10 AM on Saturday and we had until 10 AM Sunday to decide on a subject, research that subject, and record, edit and produce a 4 minute radio read... Read more →
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Ep #23 Download from a Doula
Ep #23 Download from a Doula
Published: 18 Aug 2017 Duration: 35:45This week Apryl and Rachael talk to doula Ruth Lundsten (Apryl's mom) and learn about birth coaches, midwives, labor and new research about the biological bonds between mothers and babies. In a total RUFSM moment, they also learn what docto... Read more →This week Apryl and Rachael talk to doula Ruth Lundsten (Apryl's mom) and learn about birth coaches, midwives, labor and new research about the biological bonds between mothers and babies. In a total RUFSM moment, they also learn what docto... Read more →
