HYPERFOCUS: A Podcast for Chaotic Minds
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Season 1, We've Just Begun...
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a wild ride, but don't worry...it's not over yet!We can't wait to see you for season 2 ;) In the meantime, check us out on o...
Episode 33: Monkey Poop and Unethical Experiments...The Rachel Extravaganza Q&A!
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why do monkeys throw their poop? What are the most interesting unethical experiments? What is the HYPERFOCUS origin story? How do I know what to do wi...
Vacation Days? Never Heard of Them...
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We don't know how to take time off, but we love learning, so we're giving it a shot. But make sure you listen to the whole "episode" f...
Episode 32: The Cock Lane Ghost
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Everybody loves a good ghost story. But on today's episode, Maddie talks about a ghost story with a hauntingly surprising twist! Oh, and not to me...
Episode 31: The Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for some mystery! Do you think you could solve a murder? What about a murder committed in a dollhouse? Today we're talking about Fra...
Episode 30: Nor Loch - The Lost Lake of Edinburgh
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Before there was the Princess Street Gardens gracing the city of Edinburgh, there was a much more disgusting and foul smelling lake - Nor Loch. Today&...
Episode 29: The Mothman
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel is either crazy or in love...maybe both. Today, Rachel tells the story, origin, major sightings, and cultural relevance of her favorite cryptid...
Episode 28: Famous Feuds
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Some of the greatest discoveries, inventions, and moments in history come from feuds. So today, Maddie is walking us through three famous feuds - one ...
Episode 27: The Mary's Room Thought Experiment
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What do color vision, philosophy, One Direction, artificial intelligence, and Howie Mandel have in common? Well...Rachel talks about them in this epis...
Episode 26: The Not-So-Saintly St. Olga of Kiev
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's heroine has a bit of a temper and is most likely a Scorpio for her revenge gene. St. Olga of Kiev is one of medieval history's crazies...
Episode 25: The Centralia Fire & Ghost Town
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How long can a fire burn? How long can you live in a town built on top of an underground fire? Why would you want to stay in here? Well, I'm gonna...
Episode 24: The Mysterious History of the Cecil Hotel
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you've seen American Horror Story: Hotel or watched the documentary on Elisa Lam, you know about how unsettling and creepy the Cecil Hotel is. ...
Episode 23: The Chaotic and Scandalous Life of Mary Shelley
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all know that she wrote Frankenstein at a very young age, but what else do you know about the life of Mary Shelley? There's just. so. much. Fr...
Episode 22: Mary Colter, Little-known Architect of the Grand Canyon National Park
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm sure you've heard of the Grand Canyon... you know the canyon by which all other canyon must objectively be compared to? Well tune in to to...
Episode 21: Aimo Koivunen's Meth-Fueled Frenzy
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when you're sleep deprived and the Russian army is chasing you? You take a TON of drugs...or at least that's what Aimo Koivunen...
BONUS Minisode: Mistakes Were Made...Also Fun Facts!
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are very tired. And very giggly. And very tired. Did I mention that we're tired? We still have no idea what happened to the file but look out f...
Episode 20: The Life & Death of Rasputin
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm sure you know the song and the TikTok trend... but do you know the man behind it? On today's deep-dive, Maddie takes the lead to share th...
Episode 19b: The Stanford Prison Experiment Part 2
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How and why did the Stanford Prison Experiment end? Does it need to be debunked? Why do we care about it so much? Listen to our first ever "part t...
Episode 19: The Stanford Prison Experiment Part 1
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's our first two-parter! Rachel just can't keep it short, can she? Today we head down to the depths of a Stanford University basement where ...
Episode 18: Alice in Wonderland Syndrome (AIWS)
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you've heard of Alice in Wonderland, you're going to want to check this one out! Maddie deep-dives into Alice In Wonderland Syndrome (AIWS)...
Episode 17: The Denver International Airport Conspiracy
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel's the pilot on today's episode breaking down the Denver International Airport conspiracy. From reptilians to the Freemasons to the New ...
Episode 16: Billy Hull's Abandoned Playboy Mansion
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's Maddie's first episode! In her first episode, Maddie tells Rachel all about Billy Hull and his (now abandoned) wannabe Playboy mansion in...
BONUS EPISODE: New Co-Host Interview
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's our first ever bonus episode!!! Today, Rachel interviews a (possible) new co-host. Will Maddie make the cut? Listen to find out!Don't for...
Episode 15: Coffin Birth, Chicken Poop Prison, Packing Peanuts, and Cooping...Goodbye, Lauren!
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's Lauren's VERY LAST episode, so Rachel went all out. Today, we cover a total of 4 topics in one episode: Coffin Birth (Postmortem Fetal Ex...
Episode 14: The Walkie-Talkie "Death Ray" Skyscraper
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Also known as "the fryscraper," this building is known for some wild (and dangerous!) occurrences. It's Lauren's last turn to choose t...
Episode 13: Elizabeth Bathory, The Blood Countess
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's an old timey crimey today, folks! In episode 13, Rachel tells Lauren all about Elizabeth Bathory (Erzsébet Báthory), also known as The Bloo...
Episode 12: Pepsi “Number Fever”
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the worst marketing downfall you can imagine? If you are picturing bombs, riots, unfulfilled promises, and drawn out court cases, you would b...
Episode 11: Feral Children
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Feral people, in my national parks?? It's more likely than you think. Well, not really. But Rachel can't ever resist putting memes in her show...
Episode 10: Oscar the Therapy Cat
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Angel of Death or Furry Grim Reaper? In today's episode, Lauren tells the story of Oscar, a therapy cat who is able to predict death even more acc...
Episode 9: Project Pigeon (Project ORCON)
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
BIRDS AREN'T REAL! Okay but actually...birds are government drones. Or, at least, they almost were at one point in history. This week, Rachel tell...
A Very Special Easter Message
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Easter, babes! We love ya! But will Rachel and Lauren ever make up? Will they ever make more episodes after this devastating fight? Only time wi...
Episode 8: Transient Global Amnesia (TGA)
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This one goes out to all our psych nerds with a deep appreciation for Dr. Elizabeth Loftus and memory research! In today’s episode, Lauren and Rache...
Episode 7: The Dancing Plague of 1518
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 7, we take a look at the people who danced themselves to death in the 16th century. There are so many weird details and horrible government...
Episode 6: Murder, Suicide, or Suspicious Death? The Marilyn Monroe Conspiracies
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Lauren and Rachel as they discuss the facts, theories, and opinions regarding Marilyn Monroe’s suspicious death. Her involvement with the Kenne...
Episode 5: Ma'Nene, the Bizarre & Beautiful Funerals of the Torajan People
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about death, baby! This week, Rachel takes Lauren on a journey through the funeral traditions of the Torajan people, including extravag...
Episode 4: The Unsinkable Woman, Violet Jessop
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lucky or unlucky? Violet Jessop lived an incredible life, surviving the Olympic, Titanic, and Britannic shipwrecks! We are so excited to tell you her ...
Episode 3: Dark Empaths
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you like psychology, personality tests, science, or Criminal Minds, then this episode is for you!! This week, Rachel explains the new psychological...
Episode 2: Viking Wedding Traditions
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in this week as Lauren leads a discussion of viking marriage traditions, including their rights for women, beautiful vows, and grave robbing! We ...
Episode 1: Wojtek: The Bear Who Served in World War II
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In our first episode, Rachel tells Lauren all about the story of Wojtek, the bear who served in World War II alongside Polish soldiers (she also roast...
HYPERFOCUS Trailer
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Hyperfocus! Meet the hosts and learn what this podcast is all about!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hyperfocus/donationsA...