Giants: From Myth to Modern Day Hoax

Giants: From Myth to Modern Day Hoax

Author: 30 Morbid Minutes February 14, 2023 Duration: 39:25
Our "biggest" episode yet, covering all things GIANTS. We learn how classical cultures and folklore embraced the myths and fantastical stories of giant, flesh-eating, humans; debunk archaeology's infamous giant skeleton hoaxes; and investigate real life gigantism as a medical anomaly. Go to http://bombas.com/30mm and use code 30mm to get 20% off your first purchase. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/30MM to get 10% off your first month. Follow us on Social: https://twitter.com/elysewillems https://twitter.com/JessicaVasami Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elyse Willems and Jessica Vasami host 30 Morbid Minutes, a podcast that finds the strange, the tragic, and the darkly funny in the corners of history and human experience. These two comedians and friends guide you through a carefully curated half-hour of the macabre each episode, blending research with conversational chemistry. You’ll hear them unpack everything from historical oddities like the Victorian era's fascination with death and the mystery of screaming mummies, to modern anxieties like sleep paralysis demons and theories about a silent, dark forest universe. The show digs into true crime territory with tales of obituary bandits and medical malpractice, while also exploring cultural phenomena like celebrity death hoaxes and the enduring appeal of zombie apocalypse lore. No cursed object is left unturned, no case of spontaneous human combustion is left unexamined, and no unexplained cruise ship demise is left adrift. It’s a balanced mix of the scholarly and the speculative, the gruesome and the giggle-worthy, all delivered in a digestible thirty-minute format. Tune in for a consistently engaging exploration of the topics that fascinate and unsettle us, where the history is often dark, the culture is peculiar, and the conversation is always lively.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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The Salem Witch Trials: A Tale of Dangerous Accusations [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:43
A long requested topic, examining the mass hysteria that led to accusations of witchcraft and the subsequent hangings of 19 individuals in Salem, Massachusetts between February 1692 and May 1693. Go to http://shadyrays.c…
Did the Real Life Dr. Frankenstein Bring Corpses Back from the Dead? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:11
Examining the real life mad doctors and their galvanic experiments that inspired one of literature's most famous monsters. Go to http://hellofresh.com/5030mm and use code 5030mm for 50% off plus free shipping. Go to http…
What is a Lobotomy and How Were People Forced Into One? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:12
Popularized during the 1930s as an alleged mental health treatment, lobotomies destroyed the lives and cognitive function of many. Today, in the United States, they're technically still legal. Go to http://hatch.co/30mm…
Magdalene Laundries & Asylums: Horrors of Ireland [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:35
Operating as a guise for Ireland's so-called "wayward" women, Magdalene Asylums exploited and abused the women living and working in them, well into the late twentieth century. Go to http://relatable.com/whokilledmia and…
The Boston Molasses Flood [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:41
Tragedy struck Boston’s North End neighborhood in 1919 when dozens died and hundreds were injured in a freak accident. Today, we’re slip-sliding into Boston’s Great Molasses Flood of 1919, examining the aftermath and the…
Inventors Killed by their Own Inventions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:35
Necessity may be the mother of invention, but, on rare occasions, death is the result. Some of history’s brilliant minds and go-getters were tragically killed by their own creations, as recounted in this episode. Go to h…
A Casually Morbid Conversation with Elyse & Jessica [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:35
Get to know your hosts in this funny, thoughtful, and low-key chat about what sparked the podcast, growing up gruesome, scary movies, and more. New episodes coming next week, September 12th. Follow us on Social: https://…
Season 7 and Beyond: New Episodes Coming Soon! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:24
We're back, starting September 5th! And big news: once this morbid train leaves the station, it's not stopping! Going forward you'll be able to enjoy 30 Morbid Minutes week-to-week, with no breaks between seasons. 'Til d…
Celebrity Death Hoaxes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:26
From Paul McCartney to Avril Lavigne, celebrity death hoaxes spread like wildfire in the Internet Age. We examine some of the more ridiculous ones, and look back at death hoaxes of notable people throughout history. Go t…
Sentinel Island [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:09
The natives of Sentinel Island know nothing of the outside world, and remain primitive in their technology and way of life. Many have attempted to make contact, to varying consequences. Go to http://shadyrays.com and use…