Podcast
Your Brain On Weird
Hosted by Sage & Sam · EN
This is Your Brain On Weird, a podcast about the paranormal - for all things strange, wacky, and WEIRD!
Join Sage and Sam as they explore the unexplained, swap stories, and smoke weed from the comfort of their homes!
This show is recommended for mature audiences only.
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YBOW77: Yes We Cannabis!
Jun 29, 202500:58:26Tap to summarizeCW: Cults, manipulation, discussion of emotionally abusive relationships. We're here and we're still Your Brain On Queer! This episode isn't super funny but it is interesting as hell. Sam gives us a ~learning experience~ about cults, what they are, and what you can do to be aware of them. We learned a lot this episode and had some weird synchronicities, too. Remember to stay vigilant and remain uncontrollable! For our Pride edition of Meducation, Sage talks about the relationship between the LGBTQ community and cannabis. We talk about the HIV/AIDS epidemic and why cannabis has become so vital to some marginalized communities. Shoutout to Brownie Mary, Denis Peron, Paul Scott, and others who helped pave the way to legalization! Check out the Bite Model of Authoritarian Control by Steven Hassan for more information about cults. Pride and Cannabis: A Shared History of Marginalization and Resilience in the Cannabis Industry Tracing the LGBTQ+ origins of legal cannabis
Transcribe →YBOW76: For Your Enter-Gay-Ment
Jun 15, 202501:05:41Tap to summarizeHappy Pride Month!! We're queer all year, but this month, we are Your Brain On Queer! Welcome to Part Two of The Vertical Plane. If you haven't heard part one, go back to episode 74 first. You'll thank us later when you're not incredibly confused. Sage did give us a quick recap, but then we get into some more wild poltergeist activity and weird letters from the past (and future). We get disgusted by the idea of AI and are reminded that ACAB, which are actually normal behaviors for us. This one's all over the place but has a very satisfying ending! For our weed-themed portion today we talk about terps! Sam tells us about new research that shows that terpenes can reduce anxiety when smoking weed. We get some recommendations for weed strains that will help you avoid anxiety, and those that are more likely to cause it. Thanks for listening! Check out our merch (including Pride designs) on our website at yourbrainonweird.com! Show Notes: The Vertical Plane by Ken Webster Terpenes and Anxiety
Transcribe →YBOW75: An Underrated Guy
May 4, 202500:46:34Tap to summarizeIt's Sam's turn, and this time we go back to Episode 57 with Part Two of the Coral Castle! It's not just any episode though, because Sam actually got to go there and take plenty of pictures for us. They talk about some of the stuff they saw and learned during their visit, and we talk about how much of a genius the guy who built it was. We also talk about how it wasn't aliens, it was just an incredibly underrated guy. You can find the photos from this episode on our social media! For the second part of the show, Sage gives us a legalization update which kind of blew our minds. Reminder to check out Last Prisoner Project at https://www.lastprisonerproject.org/ to learn about what you can do to help free people imprisoned for cannabis. Thanks for your support following our return back to making the show!
Transcribe →YBOW74: A'Fluting on a Holy Day
Apr 20, 202501:06:47Tap to summarizeWe're baaaaaack (again)! After taking a 3 year long break, we're ready to start telling you stories! We start off with some updates on our personal paranormal experiences. Sage then tells us the story of the Dodleston messages, as detailed in The Vertical Plane by Ken Webster. This one has everything - ghosts, time travel, haunted technology, creepy poetry, and more! A LOT happens in this story, so much that we'll have a Part Two coming soon. Sam ends the show by sharing with us their recent experiences in Florida. We talk about what it is like to buy legal cannabis there, which leads to some unsolicited PSAs about legalization and drug use. Thank you for listening! Have a safe 4/20 and stay hydrated!
Transcribe →YBOW73: Fight Cult
Apr 17, 202201:01:48Tap to summarizeWe're back again! We started this week's episode with some life updates, celebrated that it is finally spring, and talked about our plants! Sam returned with yet another cult, because why not? This one is not only run by a certain musician and method actor, it has archery, yoga, and even matching tattoos! We talked about what the cult consists of, the history behind it, and how it's taking advantage of mostly young white women. Welcome to Mars Island! Dreams! Happiness tears! It is the family! This episode also included an important conversation about celebrities. We discussed how they're seen and treated by normal people as well as who should actually be "cancelled". For Meducation this week, Sage told us about some cool vaporizers and devices including the Mids Clock (tm). There were also some PSA's about burning yourself and not sticking your fingers in food processors... Thanks so much for listening!
Transcribe →YBOW72: Twilight, Anime, and Band Tees
Mar 20, 202200:48:41Tap to summarizeWe were finally in good moods this week since we're getting closer to spring! Besides being tired... We may have drank a few more beers than usual last weekend. This week Sage picked a Hot Topic. Not the store - we actually talked about some really wonderful Ukrainian folk tales. Sage gave us a summary of a few of the most popular, mostly related to nature, with some trickster elements thrown in. Click the link below to read the full blog post and find links to the original folktales! For Meducation this week, Sam talked about germination and how seeds become plants! They gave us some tips for starting your weed plants as we get towards having warm weather. We're looking forward to having plants of our own this season and in the near future! We also got very excited about some new additions to our Patreon benefits and new merch available on our store. Check out our website for more info. Thanks for listening! Link for the folk tales here: https://multicoloreddiary.blogspot.com/2022/03/the-most-beautiful-folktales-from.html
Transcribe →YBOW71: Guns and Frozen
Mar 6, 202200:44:51Tap to summarizeThis week, we discussed our frustrations with the current state of the world (as usual), then Sam told us about the Deerfield Massacre in Massachusetts. This is one story that we hadn't learned much about, even growing up in New England. While 48+ people lost their lives and another 100 or so were marched to Canada, it did result in a haunting that reminds us of how violent things were in the 1700's for everyone involved. Sage then gave us a very informative Meducation session with some info about CBD dosage. Apparently it is safe to take up to 1500mg of CBD daily for certain conditions - as long as you don't buy it from the gas station. Thanks for listening!
Transcribe →YBOW70: 1700’s George Lucas
Feb 22, 202201:06:24Tap to summarizeHowdy, boys! Okay, this isn't about the director of Star Wars. However, it is about a man with a very similar name screaming, crying, and (not actually) throwing up in the 1700's. George Lukins, also known as the Yatton Demoniac, caused a stir in Somerset County, UK when he had "strange fits" for about 18 years. Sage tells us about the theories behind this possible demonic possession and we discuss how it could have just been a prank. Then Sam tries out some newer, higher potency edibles and we talk about weird inventions stoners have come up with in order to smoke their weed. From apples to gravity bongs, we've basically figured it all out... Although we don't recommend using aluminum foil or hookahs. Thanks for listening!
Transcribe →YBOW69: Rip, Rip, Hooray!
Feb 6, 202201:17:31Tap to summarizeHappy episode 69! (Nice) Sam returns with another story about a local cult. We discuss the church of Santo Diame, their practices, and the effect that the drug that they take has on their members. This ended up being a very interesting discussion on how cults can manipulate their members, and the importance of keeping an open mind when it comes to your beliefs. Then we held a DOUBLE Meducation session today where Sage refreshed and updated the information on cannabis and COVID. We addressed the rumors around how weed could protect you from the virus, and the work that's being done on an effective use. This also served as a reminder to actually read articles before you share them! For Meducation part two, Sam showed us their new electric "herb" grinder that we affectionately call "The Weed Whacker". It's great for people who are disabled or just have trouble using a traditional grinder! Thanks for joining us once again! Click here to join our Patreon and see the unedited video from this recording! www.patreon.com/yourbrainonweird --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourbrainonweird/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yourbrainonweird/support
Transcribe →YBOW68: Things That Go ”Cluck” In The Night
Jan 23, 202200:46:54Tap to summarizeWe're baaaaack! Thanks for your patience while we took an unexpected hiatus! We started this episode with some personal life updates and some PSA's about the ongoing pandemic. Sage then told us the hilarious and pun-filled story of the ghostly chicken and Sir Francis Bacon. It's probably not exactly what you would expect. But some great scientific discoveries were made and incredible poems were written as a result. Once again, we highly speculate why this strange haunting occurred and why the sightings eventually stopped. No Meducation this time around, although we did discuss Sam's meds for ADHD and how they've helped in their everyday life. Lastly, we talked about changes we're making for the new year as well as new benefits for our Patrons! If you'd like to become a Patron, you can sign up at patreon.com/yourbrainonweird. Hydrate yourselves! Get vaccinated! Wear a mask (properly)! And smoke responsibly! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourbrainonweird/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yourbrainonweird/support
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