Podcasts by Rumor Flies

Rumor Flies

Rumor Flies discusses the origins, evolution, and veracity of all your favorite rumors, myths, and misconceptions.

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1110 - Grusch Hour from 2023-09-25T19:09:28

Josh takes us down the rabbit hole as we discuss the recent claims surrounding the United States and possible “alien contact,” courtesy of United States Ai...

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1109 - Superconductors: The Chupacabra of Material Chemistry from 2023-09-05T17:05

Ryan breaks down the recent news - and debates - surrounding LK-99, the newly developed material that is allegedly a room-temperature superconductor.

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A Quick Announcement from 2023-08-23T18:10:21

After some careful consideration we decided to shelve this release. We felt it was not up to our standards both content and delivery-wise, and we would muc...

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1108 - Video Game Myths: Indoctrinated from 2023-08-08T17:01

Was Shepard indoctrinated by the end of the Mass Effect trilogy? Did Goldeneye’s now-legendary multiplayer really come as an afterthought? Where c...

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1104 - Military Myths: Top Gun Caveat from 2023-08-01T13:31:44

**Third time’s the charm! We apologize for all the technical difficulties with this episode’s posting

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1107 - The Immortal Burger from 2023-07-25T13:58

Did a McDonald’s hamburger keep from rotting for years? Is “sashimi grade” fish a marketing ploy? Are there bugs in your food? Find out these answers and m...

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The Great Imposter, pt. 2: Looking Ridiculous from 2023-07-10T16:59

Welcome to part 2 of our second installment of Everythi...

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The Great Imposter, pt. 1: "To Be, Not To Seem" from 2023-06-26T17:00

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1103 - Hollywood Myths: Laced Chowder and Time Travel from 2023-05-30T16:59

Did somebody dose the cast and crew of Titanic at the wrap party? Is cable TV a loss leader? Did Back to the Future Part II call a World ...

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1102 - Animal Myths from 2023-05-15T16:59

Do sharks pre-date trees? Do vultures have the ultimate iron stomach? Can insects explicitly survive on Blood Sweat & Tears? Find out these answers and...

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1101 - Traffic Myths from 2023-05-01T17:00

Season 11 is upon us! Can you force a red light to go green with your headlights? Should you check your backseat for a killer? Find out these answers and m...

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1010 - GMO's from 2022-03-29T16:00

For the 100th official episode of Rumor Flies, we return to where it all began: GMO’s! We explore the history, rumors, controversies, and benefits of genet...

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Bonus: The Mandela Effect ft. Jake Rockatansky of QAA from 2022-02-15T15:58:58

Bonus episode! Jake Rockatansy of QAnon Anonymous joins us again for a little e...

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1009 - The Mandela Effect: We did it, Reddit! from 2022-01-24T16:33:41

What happened to Shazaam? Berenstain or Berenstein? Does Rich Uncle Pennybags sport a monocle? Come explore the power - and faults - of collective...

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1008 - Detox: Don't Flush from 2021-11-30T19:09:18

Should you do that juice cleanse? Are there supplements that can help your liver and colon along? What exactly ARE toxins? Find out these answers and more ...

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1007 - Weather Myths: Hurricane Formation and Prep from 2021-11-11T18:00

What is the “eye” of the storm? Does a hurricane have a more dangerous side? Does running tape along your windows secure them against these powerful forces...

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1006 - Massive Widespread Panic Attack from 2021-10-25T15:00:12

Did the Pokémon cartoon trigger widespread epileptic seizures? Did coca-cola poison dozens of children in Belgium? Why did over a dozen teenagers ...

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1005 - Sex Myths: Nofap is Dumb from 2021-10-04T17:00

Does “nofap” give you an advantage during athletics competitions? Can you contract a UTI if you don’t relieve yourself after intercourse? Is pregnancy poss...

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1004 - "Sovereign Citizens" ft. Allie Mezei from 2021-08-18T19:20:59

Allie Mezei joins us as we discuss the “Sovereign Citizens Movement,” considered one of the most dangerous movements by the FBI and other law enforcement a...

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Bonus Episode: "Math Screw-Ups" from 2021-08-16T15:52:44

Hello! We have to hold off on our regularly scheduled programming this week, but wanted to share one of our full-length monthly patreon bonus episodes anyw...

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1003 - Malicious Pranks: "Microwaves and Spoon Grenades" from 2021-08-02T17:26:34

Do not try this at home,”folks! Can you charge a smartphone in the microwave? Can you make homemade “art crystals” with ammonia and bleach? Can you get a l...

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1002 - Common Thought Retractions: "Toilet on the Barbie" from 2021-07-20T15:42:46

Do Australian toilets flush differently? Can you use the “North Star” to find your way home? Did Sir Isaac Newton get his revelation from an apple? Find ou...

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Presenting: "Everything but Murder" from 2021-07-12T15:32:55

We have just launched a brand new podcast! As a little in-between-weeks episode, here is the inaugural episode of Everything but Murder! Join us a...

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1001 - Real Life Super Powers: "Attractive People" from 2021-07-06T16:14:47

Season 10 is here! Join us as we explore “real life super heroes”! Can your mom lift a flipped car to save you? Has anyone survived falling from a plane wi...

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910 - The Phantom Patriot ft. Tea Krulos from 2021-02-01T17:16:57

We explore the strange, wild, and tragic story of Richard McCaslin, a passionate - and troubled - conspiracy theorist. Tea Krulos joins us as we discuss Mc...

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Bonus: Josh's Dinner with Baguette from 2021-01-26T18:14:33

Josh and Greg field some questions from the Rumor Flies Discord, as well as offer a little peak behind the curtain with what goes into the podcast. The season finale comes next week, so...

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909 - Emergency Response Myths: No Choking in Space from 2021-01-11T17:00

Can you shoot a gas tank to cause an explosion? Is snapping necks as easy as it looks? When in a heroic bomb disarming situation, do you cut the red or the...

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908 - Movies: "As Seen in Movies" from 2020-12-21T17:13:05

Can you shoot a gas tank to cause an explosion? Is snapping necks as easy as it looks? When in a heroic bomb disarming situation, do you cut the red or the...

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907 - Religion: Heresy Kisses from 2020-12-07T17:17:09

This episode we are discussing myths and misconceptions about everyone’s favorite topic: religion! Do tattoos mean you can’t be buried in a Jewish cemetery...

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906 - The Vaccine from 2020-11-20T18:00

As of November 20th 2020, Pfizer has officially applied for EUA (Emergency Use Authorization) from the FDA, with Moderna most likely not far behind, meanin...

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905 - Animals: Never Cheddar from 2020-11-09T17:00

The boys chill a bit with some animal facts. Well, mostly chill. Are lobsters immortal? Are sharks immune to cancer? Do dogs sweat? Find out on this week's...

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904 - Food: Lobbying for Butter from 2020-10-26T16:00

Can you burn calories by eating celery? Is milk a bad choice when you have a cold? Can shellfish only be consume in months ending in “R”? You butter believe we are hitting these topics ...

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903 - The Future of Fact Checking ft. Lyric Jain from 2020-10-12T17:00

This episode we are joined by the Founder and CEO of “Logically,” Lyric Jain! We don our interviewer hats to talk about the fascinating (and important) work Lyric and his team are doing...

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902 - Snake Oil: Yeet GOOP ft. Moxie of "Your Brain on Facts" from 2020-09-28T17:29:13

Did your Skechers help you “shape up”? Do you need alkaline water? Does Gwyneth Paltrow belong on Netflix with her expensive array of products to enhance your life? Moxie LaBouche of th...

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Bonus: Defunct Parks ft. Jake Rockatansky of QAA from 2020-09-21T16:32

Jake Rockatansky of QAnon Anonymous podcast joins us for one of our group’s favorite subjects: defunct parks! We talk about now-cancelled r...

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901 - Disney's America from 2020-09-14T16:00

Welcome to season 9! Josh takes the reins as we explore “Disney’s America,” a complicated and never fully-realized romp through the history of the United States. From battlefield experi...

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Bonus: The North Korea International Friendship Exhibition from 2020-08-24T16:16:25

North Korean International Friendship Exhibition. This was one of our Patreon lagniappe episodes last season, so we wanted to give you a taste of what to expect from that as well as giv...

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Bonus: America's Frontline Grifters from 2020-08-02T16:34:13

Join us as we discuss the recent and very controversial “America’s Frontline Doctors” meeting, where Dr. Immanuel made her major public debut. We also explain the efficacy of wearing a ...

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Bonus: "Awful Good Movies" ft. Jake Rockatansky of QAA from 2020-04-30T16:32:22

“Awful Good Movies” is back! First off, a big shoutout to Jeremy for this amazing concept that he has generously let us borrow for the show.

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810 - Anti-Vax pt. 2: Full Wakefield from 2020-04-20T15:35

The season 8 (WHAT!?) finale is here. We dive into the “science” of anti-vax claims, the myriad of problems with the now-infamous “Wakefield Study,” the stats behind vaccines and their ...

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809 - Anti-Vax pt. 1: Faces of a Movement from 2020-04-06T16:59

At last, after months of work we are proud to present part 1 of our “Anti-Vax” series. In this episode, we cover the history of the anti-vaccine (and similar) movement and their claim, ...

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Bonus Episode: Famous People, Not so Famous Inventions from 2020-03-30T17:00

Hello everyone and welcome to a special BONUS EPISODE! We wanted to take a little extra time (and our schedules, like everyone’s, are a little bit wonky these days) to really make our f...

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808 - Stats: Winner Winner? from 2020-03-16T23:48:50

Are you more likely to get struck by lightening than win the lottery? Does blackjack have the best odds? Are video poker machines rigged? Find out these answers and more on this week’s ...

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807 - Body: Shootin' at Gluten from 2020-03-02T18:25:43

Is it impossible to sneeze with your eyes open? Do white spots on nails indicate a calcium deficiency? What’s behind the alleged rise of “gluten intolerance”? Find out these answers and...

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806 - Alcohol: Drunk on Power from 2020-02-17T17:29:16

A return to our usual goofy form! This episode we dive into some historical alcohol myths. Was the sazerac (a New Orleans staple) the first cocktail? Did Andrew Jackson throw a rager at...

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805 - "Paytriots" ft. QAnon Anonymous from 2020-02-03T17:06:35

Julian from QAnon Anonymous works with us to parse the political and social backdrop of Q and QAnon as we explore the var...

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804 - Alpha Brain: Is Rogan Onnit? from 2020-01-20T17:18:06

Come on down for another big ol’ helping of Rumor Flies! Joe Rogan regularly advertises “Onnit,” a brand of supplemen...

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803 - Snapple Fact Check 4: Josh pulls an Audible from 2020-01-06T18:13:09

It’s time for another round of “Snapple Fact-Check”! Or is it…? Find out on this sugary, fact-checked episode of Rumor Flies Listen

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802 - Disaster Myths: James Cameron is a Liar from 2019-12-23T17:00

Did the engineers and musicians of the Titanic go down with the ship? Did a meteor wipe out the dinosaurs? Did Japanese “Kamikaze” pilots get drunk before takeoff? Find out on ...

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801 - Sports: 23 from 2019-12-09T17:26:47

Why did Michael Jordan retire and try baseball, then return to the sport? What is the truth behind his alleged gambling addiction? Why are their so many conspiracies linking him to his ...

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710 - Snopes: "Even Snopes goes on Rumor Flies!" from 2019-08-05T16:47:19

We have a very special season finale for y’all: an interview with the founder and owner of Snopes, David Mikkelson! David talks to us ab...

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709 - History: Crocodile Dungdee from 2019-07-22T19:29:41

Join for the penultimate episode of season 7! Did the Egyptians worship cats as gods? Were the pyramids built by slaves? Was crocodile dung used as a contraceptive? Find out on this anc...

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708 - Tech: Cellular Panic from 2019-07-08T15:22:25

Scared of brain drain from your smart phone? Getting scammed by big cellular? Find out if technology is scarier than the media is telling us it is, and a few tips on how to properly maintain you...

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707 - Movies: Cursed Productions from 2019-06-24T16:28:41

The Exorcist, The Omen, and Poltergeist: three famous horror films (and a mixed bag of remakes) plagued with very real tragedies and many urban legends to com...

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706 - Misquotes: Choo Choo Twain from 2019-06-10T15:53:51

“RUMOR FLIES NEVER TOLD A LIE” - George Washington, probably.

Join us for famous (mis)quotes! Did Marie Antoinette retort, “Let them e...

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705 - Animals: Insect-anity from 2019-05-27T18:54:05

Are insects technically not animals? Do bees die after stinging? Do ultrasonic devices keep certain bugs away? Join us for this bloodsucking episode of Listen

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704 - Space: Black Holes Singin' from 2019-05-13T16:09:44

What are the effects of the vacuum of space on the human body? Will we see you on the dark side of the moon? Can you see the Great Wall of China from space? Lets’s find out on this orbi...

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703 - Snapple Fact Check 3: The Checkening from 2019-04-29T14:41:41

We’ve got a fresh axe to grind for the Rumor Mill. Is a diamond the only thing that can scratch a diamond? Do certain colors make you hungry? Do children grow at different rates in diff...

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702 - Food: Honey, I Micro-dosed the Kids from 2019-04-15T14:49:12

Can you build up your allergy-resistance by eating local honey? Is milk the best product for bone health? Does turkey/tryptophan knock you out? Find out these answers and more on this tasty epis...

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701 - Multi Level Marketing Survey from 2019-04-01T15:41:53

Herbalife, Vector Marketing, Lularoe…the list is endless. Join us as we break down (and distinguish!) pyramid schemes and multi-level marketing, as well as the flagrant offenders and their victi...

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Bonus: "The Satanic Panic" + World Shop! from 2019-03-04T16:20:37

Join us for another special between-season goodness! This time we teamed up with the awesome folks at World Sh...

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Bonus: Fyre Fest, ft. Movie-Go-Round! from 2019-02-20T18:25:29

Oh snap that’s right! It’s some between-season goodness, featuring the awesome folks at Movie-Go-Round! Brett, Nico...

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610 - The Holidays: Soccer at Verdun from 2018-12-17T14:17:39

THE FINALE IS HERE! Did German and British troops play soccer together at Christmas during WWI? What are the true origins of Santa Claus? Who the hell were the Three Wise Men? Find out on this c...

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609 - Disney: Ashes Suck from 2018-11-26T16:41:45

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608 - Food: Deadly Delicatessen from 2018-11-12T06:01

Is “fugu” (puffer fish) dangerous to eat? Do almonds contain cyanide? Can a poinsettia send you to an early grave? Find out on this deadly-tasty episode of Listen

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607 - History: I am a Generous Oscar from 2018-10-29T14:26:41

Did 300 Spartans face off against the Persian army? Did Archimedes create the first laser? How accurate are our portrayals of ninjas? Find out these answers and more on this historic episode of ...

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606 - Body: Concussed from 2018-10-15T14:34:09

How do you best handle concussion victims? Are all fingerprints unique? Can the body not make new brain cells? Join us on this epidermal episode of Listen

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605 - Death: Half Ham Sandwich from 2018-10-01T04:59

Can you pee on the electric fence? What’s the deal with Korean “fan death”? Does quicksand really pull people down to their doom? Join us on this deadly episode of Listen

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604 - Weather: NOAA's Ark from 2018-09-17T15:56:30

Does lightening never strike the same place twice? Are no snowflakes alike? Do green clouds mean a tornado is coming? Join us for an inclement episode of Listen

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603 - Sports: The Five Guys Conspiracy from 2018-09-03T05:01

Did Bobby Riggs throw “The Battle of the Sexes”? Is Star Craft the official sports of South Korea? What was the extent of Michael Jordan's gambling? Join us, the last ones picked for ki...

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602 - Survival: Fallout Edition from 2018-08-21T00:26:48

Would a nuclear war render all food and water toxic? Can alcohol protect you from radiation? Would wildlife and fauna mutate after a nuclear war? Join us as we explore these questions and more o...

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601 - Facebook Roundup! from 2018-08-06T04:59

Facebook myths (and otherwise!) are on the menu! Did a Popeyes manager mix cocaine into the breading? Did a man survive a year without food? Did Buzz Aldrin say we never went to the moon? Join u...

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510 - Remedies: The Old Fashioned Way from 2018-05-28T16:12:27

What hiccup cures actually work? Can you stop a brain-freeze with your tongue? Do you "feed a cold, starve a fever"? Join us as we explore the questions and more on this remedial finale of Listen

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509 - Survival: The Perfect (Pod)cast from 2018-05-14T04:59

How do you can prevent hypothermia? Can you eat snow to hydrate? Is building a fire in a cave a hazard or a necessity? Find out on this elementally-exposed episode of Listen

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508 - Animals: Bad to the Bone from 2018-05-07T14:39:12

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507 - Pirate Myths from 2018-04-23T05:01

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 Listen

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506 - Holden McNeely and Video Game Myths from 2018-04-09T05:01

Did Atari bury millions of copies of the alleged "worst game of all time" in the desert? Does blowing on game cartridges/cleaning discs with toothpaste "fix" them? Are those secret characte...

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505 - Gross Myths: Maggot Brain from 2018-03-26T13:27:36

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504 - Sports: Get Hoffa my Case! from 2018-03-12T03:52:58

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Bonus Episode: Rumor Flies "50 for 50" Trivia Spectacular! from 2018-03-05T16:46:19

As promised! You all responded so well to our "challenge": Your patreon donations doubled in a matter of weeks! Thank you all so,...

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503 - Food: Hyper Soy Bois from 2018-02-26T14:16:51

Delicious myths of epic (pro)portions are back! Are hotdogs made of "animal spare parts"? Does sugar make kids hyper-active and/or lead to a "sugar crash"? Find out these answers and more on thi...

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502 - Snapple Fact Check 2 from 2018-02-12T16:39:54

Snapple is back in the crosshairs! Does the average dream only last a few seconds? Did wild camels once roam the Arizona deserts? Can a Venus Flytrap consume an entire cheeseburger? Join us for ...

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501 - Facebook Roundup: Bogus Bitcoin from 2018-01-29T06:01

We are back with our analysis of "fake news" on facebook! We break down misleading headlines, look for the original rumor mills, and discuss more in this season 5 opening spectacular! 

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410 - Body: Baldy Finale from 2017-11-27T05:59

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409 - Animals: Turkettes from 2017-11-13T04:51:32

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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408 - Death: They Live! from 2017-10-30T13:06:30

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406 - Sayings: xX420YoLoXx Edition from 2017-10-02T03:35:40

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405 - Nautical Survival: He Cheated from 2017-09-18T03:22:20

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404 - History: Taft Tub and Jumbo from 2017-09-04T05:33:36

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403 - Snapple Fact Check! from 2017-08-21T03:41:02

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402 - Forensics! (pt. 2) from 2017-08-14T13:58:45

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401 - Facebook Round-Up from 2017-07-24T19:50:47

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Bonus: Disney Roundtable from 2017-06-26T05:22:24

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310 - Alcohol: Cement Mixing and Cold Confusion from 2017-06-05T04:31:11

Does a cold shower sober you up? What about coffee? Does alcohol effect your body temperature? Find out these answers and more on the season 3 finale of Rumor Flies!

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309 - Movies: Spielbergian from 2017-05-15T05:25:17

Cinematic myths of epic proportions! Was there a death on the set of Goldfinger? Did Steven Spielberg start off by sneaking on to movie sets? What really happened to Brandon Lee on the set of The C...

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308 - Animals: Elephant Bookies from 2017-05-01T01:13:21

Can you get warts from touching a toad? Does touching a baby bird cause its mother to abandon it? Do elephants really never forget? Find out on this week's "Rumor Flies"!

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307 - Aphrodisiacs: Cosmo Edition from 2017-04-17T01:29:19

Are there aphrodisiacs out there that are truly effective? Can "Cosmopolitan" provide useful information on your sex life? How immature can 3 dudes get while exploring this subject? Find out the an...

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New Format: Who Dis? from 2017-04-01T04:35:22

Come join us as we test out some new show formats! Please let us know what you think - do you prefer format 1, 2, or 3? Check us out at www.rumorfliespodcast.com, on facebook, @rumorflies on twitte...

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306 - Survival: Cactus if you can from 2017-03-27T05:26

Can you drink water from a cactus? Was Bear Grylls correct about the merits drinking one's own urine? Did Organ Trail lead us astray? Come join us as we once again overly stress that we are not exp...

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305 - Sleep: Eight-Legged Dreams from 2017-03-13T03:49:34

Will you consume spiders in your lifetime? Is it dangerous to wake a sleepwalker? Does melatonin actually work as a sleep aid? Find out on this week's Rumor Flies!  This week's musical guest/track...

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304 - Legal Myths: We're not Lawyers from 2017-02-27T06:42:50

Can you do a "Citizen's Arrest"? Do you have "the right to remain silent"? Are we even remotly qualified to give you legal advice? Come get litigious on this week's Rumor Flies!

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303 - Food: Of Course, My Horse(meat)! from 2017-02-13T22:14:20

Does Taco Bell use dog food-grade meat? Can Coca-Cola clean a car battery? Are fortune cookies actually Chinese? Come find out on this week's tasty installment of Rumor Flies!  This week's musical...

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302 - Rome ft. Daniele Bolelli from 2017-01-30T05:49:05

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 ...

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301 - Disney: The Man, The Myth, The Popsicle from 2017-01-16T06:01

The Disney trilogy comes to a crashing finale in the first installment of Season 3!

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300 - Season 3 Announcement and Some News from 2017-01-16T01:44:08

SEASON 3 IS UPON US, AS WELL AS SEVERAL NEW CHANGES! LEARN MORE HERE. YOU CAN ALSO FIND OUR SEASON 3 "HYPE VIDEO" HERE. CHECK US OUT AT WWW.RUMORFLIESPODCAST.COM, ON FACEBOOK, @RUMORFLIES ON TWIT...

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Mythconceptions: An Interview with "Truth in Advertising" from 2016-11-21T04:12:04

Shana Mueller of "Truth in Advertising" (TINA) was generous enough to discuss the problems (and misconceptions) of "false advertising" in the US.

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Bonus: Halloween Myths from 2016-10-30T01:15:59

A very spooky bonus episode!

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209 - Alcohol: Breaking the Seal from 2016-10-03T04:01:03

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208 - Sex & Pregnancy from 2016-09-26T03:52:09

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207 - Drugs: Rehashed from 2016-09-19T04:01:09

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205 - Animals: Sorry, Armadillos from 2016-09-05T04:44:44

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203 - Food: Salty over Coffee from 2016-08-22T14:26:16

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202 - The Anarchist Cookbook from 2016-08-14T05:01

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201 - Disney: Moral Fixation from 2016-08-06T05:02:46

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Season 2: Electric Boogaloo from 2016-07-31T01:20:10

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Rumor Flies Bonus: Film Roundtable from 2016-07-18T04:47:20

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Season One Recap and Outtakes from 2016-06-20T07:04:58

Oh snap! Additional content? That's right. We're back with a look back on the season - favorite episodes, what we learned, and more. After we finish patting ourselves on the back, tune in for some ...

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110 - Alcohol: A Totally Scientific Experiment from 2016-05-30T05:50

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 O...

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109 - Remedies: How Carrots Won the War from 2016-05-23T05:01

Would Bugs Bunny be eligible for 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 Apa...

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108 - Body: Cracking Knuckles and Power Licking from 2016-05-16T05:01

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...

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107 - Drugs: “Butt Hash” from 2016-05-09T05:01

Can you overdose on marijuana? Can you get hopped up on toad? Can LSD give you flashbacks? Can LSD give you flashbacks? Find out this week on the latest Rumor Flies! This week's musical track/gues...

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106 - Death: Heads will roll with Heavy Souls from 2016-05-02T05:01

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 ...

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105 - Brain: Nocebo and the Lying Left Brain from 2016-04-25T05:01

Do you only use 10% of the brain? Are men left-brained and women right-brained? Have sugar pills cured cancer? Why does Roger Goodell listen to Rumor Flies? Listen and find out! This week's musical...

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104 - Sports: Trippin' Pitchin' is Driving me Madden from 2016-04-18T05:01

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!

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103 - History: Everyone is Terrible and Revere was a Quitter from 2016-04-11T05:00

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 unu...

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102 - Food: Surge Shrinkage and Boozy Foods from 2016-04-04T05:20:01

Does alcohol actually "cook out"? Does your "perfect steak" actually suck? What foods can have unexpected deadly consequences? What's the potentially mind-blowing truth behind Dr. Pepper? Find out...

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101 - Disney: Death and Turkey Legs from 2016-03-27T15:15

What are we eating at Disney? Has no one ever died on property? Has Disney changed the course of world history? How DO magnets work? Find out in the inaugural episode of Rumor Flies!

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100 - A Listener's Guide to Rumor Flies from 2016-03-19T19:45:38

Here's a little primer on how we run things around here. Find out who we are, what we aren't, and what to expect! Visit us over at rumorfliespodcast.com

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