Rumor Flies

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Rumor Flies comically addresses the origins, evolution, and veracity of your favorite rumors, myths, and misconceptions. Tune in for more research, stories, and unsolicited commentary! Participation encouraged.

Filtering by Category: Season 4

410 - Body: Baldy Finale

Does the color of your mucus indicate what illness you have? Does your mother's father determine when you bald? Does 90% of your body heat escape through your head? Join us for the season finale on a very special episode of Rumor Flies!

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409 - Animals: Turkettes

Do bees die after stinging? Can a turkey really drown from rainfall? Join us to find out the answers to these questions and more on this week's Rumor Flies!

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We are still (despite ) a part of the Dark Myths collective. Head on over and check out some amazing shows!

408 - Death: They Live!

Has Elvis left the building? Is Tupac chilling on an island with Biggie? Did Andy Kaufman fake his own death? Join us as we explore the myths surrounding celebrity deaths! 

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We are still (despite ) a part of the Dark Myths collective. Head on over and check out some amazing shows!

407 - Gross Myths: "Dreaded" Spiders

Time to get spookily dookily with nasty, cringe-inducing myths! Can spiders grow and live in dreadlocks? Have dead bodies been used as Halloween decorations? Have HIV-positive needles been used as a harmful prank? Join us on this unsettling episode of Rumor Flies!

Listen here, on iTunes, or virtually any platform where podcasts are listened to!

Check out our brand new Patreon! Please consider contributing and/or sharing our page! We've already launched 3 special newsletters and released a special patreon-exclusive episode on urban myths!

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We are still (despite ) a part of the Dark Myths collective. Head on over and check out some amazing shows!

406 - Sayings: xX420YoLoXx Edition

Despite Greg's concerns and warnings, we are now doing an episode on sayings! What is the origin of calling someone a "cracker"? How about "handicapped"? What exactly is the "rule of thumb"? Find out on this week's tip-toe-y Rumor Flies!

Listen here, on iTunes, or virtually any platform where podcasts are listened to!

Check out our brand new Patreon! Please consider contributing and/or sharing our page! We've already launched 2 special newsletters AND an exclusive episode comes out this week!

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We are still (somehow) a part of the Dark Myths collective. Head on over and check out some amazing shows!

405 - Nautical Survival: He Cheated

Survival myths are back! Can you survive at sea drinking sea water? Can you scare off a shark with a swift punch in the nose? Find out on a very special episode of Rumor Flies!

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We are still (somehow) a part of the Dark Myths collective. Head on over and check out some amazing shows!

404 - History: Taft Tub and Jumbo

Historical myths of monumental-proportions! We explore some individuals and the legends that surround them. Was Napoleon Bonaparte actually short in stature? Did Hitler have unique sexual proclivities? Did President Taft get stuck in a bathtub? Find out on a very special episode of Rumor Flies!

Check out our brand new Patreon! Please consider contributing and/or sharing our page!

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We are still (somehow) a part of the Dark Myths collective. Head on over and check out some amazing shows!

403 - Snapple Fact Check!

Remember all those factoids you read under Snapple caps (or maybe you never had a Snapple - your loss)? Welcome to the first ever "Snapple Fact Check"! We grabbed multiple random "facts" and investigated them. Join us as we investigate these delicious claims in a very special episode of Rumor Flies

*Note: We are in no way affiliated with, sponsored by, or working with Snapple in any way, shape, or form.

This week's musical track/guest: "Renewed" - Sam Quick

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We are still (somehow) a part of the Dark Myths collective. Head on over and check out some amazing shows!

402 - Forensics! (pt. 2)

Forensics myths continued! We continue our discussion of forensic myths with subjects the mind/profile of a "psychopath"? How long does it take do get a DNA sample? Is it even useful? Find out on a very special episode of Rumor Flies!

Check out The Mad Scientist Podcast! They are awesome! 

Check us out at www.rumorfliespodcast.com, on facebook, @rumorflies on twitter and instagram, and subscribe to us on youtube for episodes and supplemental content! Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes - it makes the world go 'round and will reap you sweet, sweet karma!  As always you can find our show notes here.

We are still (somehow) a part of the Dark Myths collective. Head on over and check out some amazing shows!