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The Freak Show
Hosted by The Freak Show Podcast · EN
Two Chicago comedy ladies. Two topics per episode. 15 minutes each. Who will freak the other out more?
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Castrati & Captain Blackbeard
May 28, 202400:38:02Tap to summarizeThis week, because Megan needed an excuse to drink aperol spritzes, we're heading to Italy to learn about the dark history of the Castrati, a generation of young boys who may or may not have become wide-bottomed opera stars.Then Lauren takes us on the high seas to learn about the fearsome life of Captain Blackbeard, legendary pirate and apparently the star of Megan's favorite show.Enjoy, stay freaky and send us topics to thefreakshowpod@gmail.com.
Transcribe →Snowtown Murders & Incels
May 21, 202400:40:41Tap to summarizeUnintentional themed episode alert! This week, both Lauren and Megan showed up with topics featuring violent and fucked up men. What are the chances! First up, Lauren attempts to tell the twisted and twisty tale of the Snowtown murders in Australia.Then Megan dives deep into the world of incels, where no one should ever go. Got a freaky topic for us? Email it to thefreakshowpod@gmail.com.
Transcribe →Anterograde Amnesia & Auto Brewery Syndrome
May 14, 202400:39:33Tap to summarizeTwo super rare medical conditions for the price of one! (FREE!)First Megan goes into the specific - and horrific - kind of amnesia that inspired everyone's favorite romcom, 50 First Dates.Then Lauren uncovers the most Freak Show disease of all time, auto brewery syndrome. How has it taken seven seasons to get here??Know a freaky disease (or a freaky anything else)? Email topic suggestions to thefreakshowpod@gmail.com.
Transcribe →Bridget Cleary & Margy Palm
Oct 24, 2023Tap to summarizeWe're knee deep in spooky season and bringing an episode unintentionally full of exorcisms for you freaks! First up, Lauren tells the story of Bridget Cleary, a woman unfortunate enough to live in Ireland at the time of the fairy. Then Megan tells the epic tale of Margy Palm and her straight up miracle in Texas. Enjoy, dig into the Halloween stash early and send us topics at thefreakshowpod@gmail.com.
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