A podcast for curious people, by curious people. Every week we take turns presenting a new topic, and the other host has no idea what the topic will be. We strive to entertain and educate in a way that’s loose and fun! Our topics are all over the place, from light and funny to dark and sometimes spooky. Parental Advisory Warning: We might use strong language. https://www.TechnicallyAConversation.com/
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 3 days 22 hours 53 minutes
episode 99: The Unsolved Brazilian Lead Masks Case
On August 20th, 1966 the bodies of 2 men wearing lead masks were found on the Morro de Vintém in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Their deaths remain a mystery and have spawned numerous conspiracy theories. Were their deaths accidental or were they killed by extraterrestrials? Today, we’ll discuss who these men were, the facts we know about the case, and some of the most outlandish theories about their deaths...
episode 98: Date With A Predator
Early in a relationship, one can overlook red flags. One woman, Bailey, saw the red flags and managed to literally run away from her date at 4 am, despite being fairly drunk. What and who was she really running away from? Listen to hear this heart pumping story of survival! Follow us on YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @GreetingsTAC, email us at GreetingsTAC@gmail...
episode 97: Inês De Castro: Portugal’s Corpse Queen
In 1355 King Afonso the 4th of Portugal ordered his son Pedro’s lover Inês de Castro to be murdered. King Afonso was concerned that Inês’s illegitimate upbringing and Castilian roots would threaten Portugal's independence. Predictably, Pedro did not take Inês murder well. In this episode, we’ll talk about this royal family, how Pedro avenged his lover’s death, and how Pedro exhumed Inês rotten corpse to crown her queen posthumously. Listen to hear this gruesome love story...
episode 96: Lilith
There are many variations of Lilith, some dating back since the creation of time. But, who is Lilith? She has been known as the “First Eve”, a demoness or Succubus, or sometimes a portrayal for women’s rights and independence. Today, we will discuss the history of Lilith, the different portrayals of her throughout history, and why some women might idolize her...
episode 95: The Exorcism of Ronald Hunkeler
The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty became a best selling book and blockbuster movie, inspired by a true story, but are you familiar with the real person that inspired this story? Today, we’ll discuss who Ronald Hunkeler was, the details of his exorcism, and just how much of his story was really true! If you're a fan of The Exorcist, you won't want to miss this episode! Follow us on YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and...
episode 94: Flight Of Terror
In 1988 Aloha Airlines Flight 243 miraculously made an emergency landing after a huge part of the roof of the plane exploded off. How did all the passengers survive? And how could the roof just come off? Listen and find out in this suspenseful episode! Follow us on YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @GreetingsTAC, email us at GreetingsTAC@gmail...
episode 93: The Donner Party
On April 14th, 1864 several families left Springfield IL for the fertile farmlands of Central California. Known as the Donner Party for their leader George Donner, the group decided to take a shortcut known as The Hastings Cutoff instead of the well established Oregon Trail. A decision many wouldn’t live to regret. Today, we’ll discuss the troubles they faced along the way, how the survivors were finally rescued, and what drove the group to cannibalism...
episode 92: Laura Lee Day
In 2012, 6 year old Taylor Syring drowned while swimming at the beach, but was it an accident or was foul play involved? Today we’ll discuss Taylor’s home life, the events that led up to his death, and his stepmother’s dark past, on this heartbreaking episode! Follow us on YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @GreetingsTAC, email us at GreetingsTAC@gmail.com, or leave us a voicemail at 915-317-6669 if you have a story to share with us...
episode 91: The Witches of Abiquiú, NM
The Salem Witch Trials is one of the most famous cases of witchcraft in the United States, but few people are familiar with the witch trials that happened in Abiquiú, NM in the 1700’s. In this episode we’ll talk about some of the events that led up to the church getting involved, the results of the Church’s investigation, and how the inquisition punished those who had been accused of witchcraft...
episode 90: The VelociPastor
The VelociPastor is an American comedy horror film in which a priest becomes infected by an artifact that causes him to turn into a velociraptor when he becomes angry. With a plot this ridiculous we knew we had to review it. In this episode, we talk in detail about the movie and outline the things we like, the things we didn’t, and the twist at the end of the movie...