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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507 - Pirate Myths

Yarrr, mateys! Did pirates talk like we think they did? Why did pirates use eyepatches? Was Blackbeard all myth, all truth, or somewhere in between? Join us on this high seas-sailing episode Rumor Flies

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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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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!

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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!

302 - Rome ft. Daniele Bolelli

We are so incredibly thrilled, humbled, excited, and many other adjectives, to announce our special guest: Daniele Bolelli! Some of you may recognize him from his podcasts, History on Fire and The Drunken Taoist. Daniele generously donated his time and academic background to discuss common myths and misconceptions about Rome! 

Did Nero play the fiddle as Rome burned? What actually is a "vomitorium"? Were all gladiators slaves? Come find out on this very special episode of Rumor Flies!

This week's musical guest/track: Aiua - "World Outside Ourselves"

As always you can find our show notes here.

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!

 

206 - Fairytales ft. Singing Bones

We are incredibly excited to announce another awesome guest for our show - Clare Testoni of Singing Bones, another great podcast in the Dark Myths collective

Is Aladdin Chinese? What is it with the Greeks and "hard lessons"? Where is the border between truth and fiction in the stories we tell? Come join us as we explore cultural origins with Clare on this week's Rumor Flies! 

This week's musical guest/track: The Great Park - Barbara Allen

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202 - The Anarchist Cookbook

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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110 - Alcohol: A Totally Scientific Experiment

Can a breathalyzer be tricked? Should you drink liquor before beer? Does dark liquor lead to a worse morning after? Where is Greg? Find out the answers to these questions (and more) in the SEASON ONE FINALE of Rumor Flies!

This week's musical track/guest: Joystick - "I'm like a Chocoholic, but for Booze"

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109 - Remedies: How Carrots Won the War

Would Bugs Bunny be eligible for the RAF? How does one subdue Pepé Le Pew? Was N*Sync sponsored by Big Lemon? Find out this week on Rumor Flies!

This week's musical track/guest: Aetherius - "Drift Apart"

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108 - Body: Cracking Knuckles and Power Licking

Does cracking your knuckles give you arthritis? Does shaving and/or cutting your hair affect how it grows back? Can you bench press with your tongue? Which parent can you forever blame for baldness? What's a Paco? Find out these answers and more on this week's Rumor Flies!

This week's musical track/guest: Drone Baby - "Automato"

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107 - Drugs: “Butt Hash”

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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