Boozed and Confused

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Boozed and Confused dives into the topics you never knew existed. Join us every Monday to drink & discuss all things paranormal, conspiracy, mystery, and just plain weird.

  1. 12/14/2023

    Episode 124: Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp

    It's a bear, it's a butter bean farmer, it's... the Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp.  Join Matt and Carolanne this week as they talk through the 1980's favorite cryptid.  Our LinkTree: linktr.ee/boozedandconfused This week's booze of choice: Guinness and D&Tea Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lizard_Man_of_Scape_Ore_Swamp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsRMcBuPnxs

    30 min

  2. 11/23/2023

    Episode 123: Topics to Unhinge Your Thanksgiving Dinner

    Have an uncle that won't stop bringing up politics at your Thanksgiving dinner table? Are you listening to your family having conversations that make you die inside? This week, Matt and Carolanne present you wild conspiracy theories & topics to stop your uncle's problematic tirade and completely unhinge your holiday dinner.  Our LinkTree: linktr.ee/boozedandconfused This week's booze of choice: Glenlivet

    25 min

  3. 11/16/2023

    Episode 122: America’s Influence from Lead

    Lead exposure is top of mind for millions of Americans today, but its lifelong effects weren’t known widely until recent decades. It’s estimated that 170 million Americans alive today were exposed to high-lead levels in early childhood, but do we know the true impact from their exposure? Today, Matt and Carolanne talk about America’s long-term influence from lead.  Our LinkTree: linktr.ee/boozedandconfused This week's booze of choice: Rose Sources  https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/gasoline/history-of-gasoline.php https://www.nrdc.org/resources/lead-pipes-are-widespread-and-used-every-state https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/dec/08/lead-poisoning-crisis-us-children https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/mar/07/lead-exposure-us-children-cognitive https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2118631119 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/lead-poisoning-applesauce-pouches-wanabana-schnucks-weis/ https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/prevention/sources/foods-cosmetics-medicines.htm https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/lead/fs/common.html#foodandspices https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/lead-in-food-how-much-is-safe-140019560.html

    36 min

  4. 11/07/2023

    Episode 121: 23andwe

    Direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies have quickly gained a strong foothold in society, with sites like 23andme garnering more than 14 million users worldwide since its inception in 2006. Though popular, 23andme had a doozy of an October this year with headlines highlighting a data leak targeting a specific heritage and a partnership with GSK to sell your information. This week, Matt and Carolanne talk about 23andme and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad October.  Our LinkTree: linktr.ee/boozedandconfused This week's booze of choice: Warm apple cider and a "splash" of whiskey  Sources: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-10-30/23andme-will-give-gsk-access-to-consumer-dna-data?leadSource=reddit_wall https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna119324 https://www.gsk.com/en-gb/media/press-releases/gsk-and-23andme-sign-agreement-to-leverage-genetic-insights-for-the-development-of-novel-medicines/ https://www.genomeweb.com/business-news/23andme-gsk-ink-20m-expanded-collaboration-broaden-access-genetic-database https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/23andme-is-terrifying-but-not-for-the-reasons-the-fda-thinks/

    32 min

  5. 10/24/2023

    Episode 120: Worldwide Fraudulent Airplane Parts

    Commercial aviation is considered one of the safest means of transportation because of its strict regulatory bodies and practices. But what happens when one of the most crucial elements of airplane safety, the parts, is self-regulated? This week, Matt and Carolanne discuss how an entrepreneur named Zamora was able to sell fraudulent airplane parts to major US carriers for five years before being caught.  Our LinkTree: linktr.ee/boozedandconfused This week's booze of choice: Some white wine, who knows Sources https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2023-10-11/fake-parts-found-on-boeing-airbus-jets-plague-airlines

    36 min

  6. 05/02/2023

    Episode 119: Dangerous and Active Cults

    Cults have existed for thousands of years; cults like Scientology have made headlines due to their large audience and astounding wealth, but there are even more cults that have preyed upon countless individuals. Join Carolanne and Matt as they take a look into the crazy world of cults that actually still (sort of) exist.   Our LinkTree: linktr.ee/boozedandconfused This week's booze of choice: Lagunitas Maximus and Lagunitas Island Beats Sources https://listverse.com/2023/04/23/10-forgotten-dangerous-cults-that-are-still-active/ https://boozedandconfused.podbean.com/e/episode-9-cults-from-foot-fetishes-to-ufos/ https://boozedandconfused.podbean.com/e/episode-14-nxivm-inside-the-cult/

    45 min

  7. 04/18/2023

    Episode 118: Hillsborough Disaster and Cover-Up

    On April 15, 1989, The Hillsborough Disaster tragically claimed the lives of 97 Liverpool fans during an FA cup semi-final; a human crush resulted from years of negligence and careless acts from local police, leading to decades of finger-pointing and cover-ups.  This week, Matt and Carolanne talk about the police cover-up that followed the largest loss of life in British sporting history. Our linktree: linktr.ee/boozedandconfused This week's booze of choice: Water Sources: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-19543964 https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2011/oct/17/hillsborough-disaster-legacy-lies https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-36138337 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hillsborough_disaster https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-merseyside-57356486 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-merseyside-47697569 https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/jun/04/south-yorkshire-police-agree-payouts-for-hillsborough-cover-up

    50 min

  8. 03/29/2023

    Episode 117: Florida’s Fake Nurses

    These days you can buy almost anything to show proof or record of.. anything you'd need. You can buy fake COVID vaccine cards,  fake college diplomas to say you graduated top of your class from business school, or even fake diplomas saying you went to nursing school. This week, Matt and Carolanne talk about the fake nursing degree scandal that's led to thousands of fake nurses working.. maybe in a hospital near you. Our linktree: linktr.ee/boozedandconfused This week's booze of choice: Josh White Wine (or something, I don't know) and Revolution's Anti-Hero Sources:  https://www.forbes.com/sites/emmawhitford/2023/02/21/how-thousands-of-nurses-got-licensed-with-fake-degrees/?sh=3d097c2f5c6d https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdfl/pr/fraudulent-nursing-diploma-scheme-leads-federal-charges-against-25-defendants https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fake-nursing-diplomas-issued-florida-alleged-wire-fraud-scheme-justice-department/ https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/27/us/florida-nursing-diploma-scam.html

    31 min
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Boozed and Confused dives into the topics you never knew existed. Join us every Monday to drink & discuss all things paranormal, conspiracy, mystery, and just plain weird.

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  • Creator
    boozedandconfused
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    124
  • Rating
    Explicit
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