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.

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202 - The Anarchist Cookbook

August 14, 2016  /  Greg Tilton

Remember hearing about this guy in grade school? We sure do. 

Can you hypnotize your enemies? Is homemade napalm possible? Can you make drugs with peanuts and bananas? Come learn about the history, myths, and public reaction to "The Anarchist Cookbook" on this week's Rumor Flies! 

This week's musical guest/track: fpoon - "Double Edged Standard"

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categories / Education, history, Podcast, Rumors, Society & Culture, Season 2
tags / featured, popular, podcast, rumor flies

107 - Drugs: “Butt Hash”

May 09, 2016  /  Greg Tilton

Can you overdose on marijuana? Can you get hopped up on toad? What caused a Fox anchor to say "butt hash" on national television? Can LSD give you flashbacks? Can LSD give you flashbacks? Find out this week on the latest Rumor Flies!

This week's musical track/guest: Cali Blake - “High”

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categories / Comedy, Education, Rumors, Society & Culture, history
tags / comedy, society, culture, drugs, education, podcast, podcasting, rumor flies, myths, rumors, legends, folklore

106 - Death: Heads will roll with Heavy Souls

May 02, 2016  /  Greg Tilton

Is there a separation of mind and body? How many deaths has Lincoln been attributed to? Do you need a pedicure in the afterlife? How much IS she buying the stairway to heaven for? Find out on this week's Rumor Flies! 

This week's musical track/guest: "Lake Shore Drive" - Ghostemane

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categories / Society & Culture, Rumors, history, Education, Comedy, Death
tags / podcast, podcasting, death, history, comedy, rumors, rumor flies, myths, legends

104 - Sports: Trippin' Pitchin' is Driving me Madden

April 18, 2016  /  Greg Tilton

How many beers did Wade Boggs drink? Is acid a performance enhancing drug? Can gold kill you (other than from boredom)? Did Mr. Rogers xX360Xx no scope your n00b @$$? Find out these answers and more! 

This week's musical track/guest: "Merit Badge" - I'm Fine

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categories / Alcohol, history, Rumors, Society & Culture, drugs, sports
tags / sports, baseball, football, madden, video games, comedy, drugs, alcohol, rumors, myths, podcasting, podcast

103 - History: Everyone is Terrible and Revere was a Quitter

April 11, 2016  /  Greg Tilton

Did Columbus actually land in the Americas? Where did our first president get his dentures? How many people served as kindling at Salem? Is Ted Cruz the Zodiac Killer? Find out this week on the unusually long episode 3 of Rumor Flies!

This week's musical track/guest: "Watching the Tide" - Joshua LeBlanc

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categories / Season 1, history
tags / history, america, americas, historical, podcast, comedy, education, North America