Podcast
Grand Ramblings
Hosted by Hilary Smith & Shelby Tieche · EN
Shelby and Hilary are two best friends and kindred spirits who love to discuss the good, the bad, and the downright weird. Join them every week for 30+ minutes of chit-chat about life's little oddities. Lots of laughs, drinking, and breaking out into song is guaranteed.
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Episode 24 - Project MKUltra Part III - So Many What Ifs
Mar 17, 202000:54:58Tap to summarizeHilary and Shelby close out their MKUltra series with this last episode. They cover conspiracy theories, justice served and any possible hint of a silver lining from this whole messed up scenario.
Transcribe →Episode 24 - Project MKUltra Part II - Playing The Sims IRL
Mar 10, 202001:09:50Tap to summarize"Government-run human mind-control experiments" sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie. But in reality, it was the core of Project MKUltra. In part two of the MKUltra series, Shelby explores the methods, including using LSD, that the CIA used in an attempt to master mind control.
Transcribe →Episode 23 - Project MKUltra Part I - The (Second) Red Scare
Mar 3, 202000:56:24Tap to summarizeGet ready for a wild ride! This week, Hilary and Shelby talk about what made Project MKUltra seem like a good idea -- the Red Scare.
Transcribe →Episode 22 - Booze Tues - Internet Friends are the Best Friends
Feb 25, 202001:07:10Tap to summarizeIn this very special Booze Tues episode, Shelby sits down with CEO, creative director, lady boss and owner of Ally Rae Thread Co. Ally Flinski. They talk her company, accomplishments and the real important questions..White Claw or Wine?
Transcribe →Episode 21 - Alcatraz Part III - Ghosts Can't Swim
Feb 18, 202000:53:35Tap to summarizeThis week, Hilary and Shelby wrap up their Alcatraz series. This episode covers what life is like on Alcatraz today, some interesting facts, and the obvious entertainment of the hauntings of Alcatraz Island. Also, did someone mention mimosa and kayaking tours?
Transcribe →Episode 20 - Alcatraz Part II - Alvin (Karpis) and the Chipmunks
Feb 11, 202000:58:10Tap to summarizeIn part two of the Alcatraz story, Hilary tells Shelby about some of the most infamous prisoners who made it to the island, a mysterious escape attempt, and what happened to the island after it closed.
Transcribe →Episode 19 - Alcatraz Part I - The First Garrison
Feb 4, 202001:05:44Tap to summarizeIt's Tuesday and Grand Ramblings is kicking off our newest series about Alcatraz Island. Shelby starts part one of this series by going over the crazy history of the island and what went down before it became a federal prison. We cover the prisoners, we talk escapes, we also take a break from White Claw and drinking wine.
Transcribe →Episode 18 - Booze Tues - Hangry Dietitians and A Croat Kween
Jan 28, 202000:58:42Tap to summarizeSeason Two means a new Grand Ramblings minisode interview series: Booze Tues. On our first installment Hilary and Shelby (the twos in Tues obvi) sit down with dietitian, Croatian queen and most importantly their best friend Petra Radman. We talk about her career in the hospital (spoiler, it's not like Greys) and how it was growing up in a Croatian household.
Transcribe →Episode 17 - Radium Girls Part II - Science, B*!#%!
Jan 21, 202001:04:01Tap to summarizeIn Part II of the Radium Girls series, Shelby delivers another science lesson — and then some. Be prepared to have your mind blown as Shelby and Hilary discuss the Radium Girls' fate and the deadly substance that sealed it.
Transcribe →Episode 16 - Radium Girls Part I - The Cure All
Jan 14, 202000:58:51Tap to summarizeGrand Ramblings kicks off season two with a new format (shocking). In this first-parter of their series, Hilary and Shelby cover the history of The Radium Girls.
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