Hyperfixation Time

Hyperfixation Time!

Welcome to Hyperfixation Time! The podcast where two lifelong best friends, Erin and Danny, take turns each week spiraling over a topic that is weird, wild, or way too niche… and the other one has no idea what that week's topic is going to be. So buckle up, embrace the spiral, and welcome to Hyperfixation Time!

  1. 28 JAN.

    When Standing is a Sport: Living with POTS

    Episode 22: What if simply standing up felt like sprinting a mile? In this episode of our POTScast...(get it?), we have our first guest presenter! Erin invited her sister, Dr. Katie who is an expert in POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) to unpack a condition that turns everyday movements into full-body events. We explore what POTS actually is, how it affects the nervous system, why it’s often misunderstood or misdiagnosed, and what daily life looks like for people living in dysregulated bodies that don’t follow the rules. This isn’t a medical lecture. It’s a human story about invisible illness, resilience without romanticizing suffering, and what it means to live in a body that operates on a different operating system. We talk symptoms, neuroscience, stigma, coping tools, impacts, and the quiet strength of navigating a world that expects you to function like nothing’s wrong. Because sometimes survival looks like sitting down.And sometimes bravery looks like standing up anyway. **FOLLOW US! We will release a historical video of the two of us that will either be cute or really cringe or maybe both, but only WHEN we reach 500 followers on one platform. So please like and subscribe!If you like this podcast, feed our coffee addictions at: https://buymeacoffee.com/hyperfixationtime Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@hyperfixationtime (www.instagram.com/hyperfixationtime/⁠⁠⁠) YouTube: @HyperfixationTimePod⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HyperfixationTimePod) TikTok: @hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠) Email: ⁠⁠⁠hyperfixationtimepodcast@gmail.com⁠ **DISCLAIMER** Please note: Erin and Danny are not experts, just two curious people who love diving into topics they find fascinating. Some details may be simplified or not 100% precise, and that’s okay. They’re here to have fun, learn along the way, and bring you with them.

    53 min
  2. 21 JAN.

    Why Yoga Means More Than You Think

    Episode 21 - Yoga has traveled a long way. In this episode, Danny explores the roots of yoga, its spiritual foundations, and how it’s been reshaped in the modern world. We dive into breathwork, intention, accessibility, and the complicated space between tradition and commercialization, with honesty, curiosity, and zero pressure to touch your toes.**FOLLOW US! We will release a historical video of the two of us that will either be cute or really cringe or maybe both, but only WHEN we reach 500 followers on one platform. So please like and subscribe!If you like this podcast, feed our coffee addictions at: https://buymeacoffee.com/hyperfixationtimeInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠@hyperfixationtime (www.instagram.com/hyperfixationtime/⁠⁠⁠)YouTube: @HyperfixationTimePod⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HyperfixationTimePod)TikTok: @hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠)Email: ⁠⁠⁠hyperfixationtimepodcast@gmail.com⁠**DISCLAIMER** Please note: Erin and Danny are not experts, just two curious people who love diving into topics they find fascinating. Some details may be simplified or not 100% precise, and that’s okay. They’re here to have fun, learn along the way, and bring you with them.Sources:https://psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ajp.2016.16080853https://assets.press.princeton.edu/chapters/i9565.pdfhttps://vedanta.org/what-is-vedanta/https://www.arhantayoga.org/blog/5-fundamental-upanishads-in-yoga-philosophy-explained/#:~:text=This%20Upanishad%20connects%20theistic%20devotion,)%2C%20and%20self%2Dcontrol.https://www.hinduamerican.org/blog/who-was-patanjali-and-what-are-the-yoga-sutrashttps://www.arhantayoga.org/blog/ashtanga-yoga-vs-ashtanga-vinyasa-yoga/https://www.yogajournal.com/yoga-101/history-of-yoga/whos-who-in-the-future-of-yoga/https://www.diyogi.com/blogs/diyogi-yoga-mat-articles-info/bikram-yoga-what-is-it-and-what-are-the-benefitshttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jan/03/yoga-white-wellness-industry-21st-century-colonialismhttps://yogawithadriene.com/https://liveyogateachers.com/business-of-yoga/yoga-with-adrienehttps://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/9-benefits-of-yogahttps://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/providers/digest/yoga-for-health-science

    57 min
  3. 14 JAN.

    Pop Punk’s Loud, Messy, Beautiful Era (2000s - 2010s ish)

    Episode 20 - Pop punk didn’t just soundtrack the 2000s, it rewired an entire generation. From Warped Tour parking lots to MySpace top eights, this era turned power chords, emotional chaos, and eyeliner into a cultural movement. Some of us may still be missing that era and continuing to try and bring out the 15 year old "goth" or "emo" side of them... (*spoiler - both Danny and Erin still are.) In this episode of Hyperfixation Time, we dive into how pop punk exploded from scrappy punk roots into a chart-topping, Hot Topic dominating force. We’re talking Death Cab for Cutie, Blink 182, My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, Paramore, Panic! at the Disco, All Time Low, and all the beautifully dramatic feelings they made socially acceptable to scream in public. We unpack why these songs hit so hard, how the scene became an identity instead of just a genre, and what led to its slow fade from the mainstream in the 2010s. If you ever posted cryptic song lyrics as a Facebook status, owned at least one studded belt, or still get chills when the guitar kicks in on your favorite emo anthem, this one’s for you. Plug in. Cry a little. Hyperfixate responsibly. **FOLLOW US! We will release a historical video of the two of us that will either be cute or really cringe or maybe both, but only WHEN we reach 500 followers on one platform. So please like and subscribe! If you like this podcast, feed our coffee addictions at: https://buymeacoffee.com/hyperfixationtime Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@hyperfixationtime (www.instagram.com/hyperfixationtime/⁠⁠⁠) YouTube: @HyperfixationTimePod⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HyperfixationTimePod) TikTok: @hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠) Email: ⁠⁠⁠hyperfixationtimepodcast@gmail.com⁠ **DISCLAIMER** Please note: Erin and Danny are not experts, just two curious people who love diving into topics they find fascinating. Some details may be simplified or not 100% precise, and that’s okay. They’re here to have fun, learn along the way, and bring you with them. Sources: https://www.yellowbrick.co/blog/music/the-rise-of-2000s-pop-punk-exploring-the-genres-evolution https://www.soundoflife.com/blogs/mixtape/history-of-pop-punk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0erusa8Y9qA&t=118s https://thesundae.net/2022/04/24/seven-ages-of-pop-punk/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pop-punkhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2000s_in_music

    55 min
  4. The New Seven Wonders: A Breakdown

    7 JAN.

    The New Seven Wonders: A Breakdown

    Episode 19 - Welcome back to Hyperfixation Time - Episode 19! From ancient cities carved into stone to modern marvels that feel almost unreal, the New Seven Wonders of the World are proof that humans are pretty ambitious. Danny takes us on a whirlwind tour of these iconic landmarks and their history. **FOLLOW US! We will release a historical video of the two of us that will either be cute or really cringe or maybe both, but only WHEN we reach 500 followers on one platform. So please like and subscribe! **DISCLAIMER** Please note: Erin and Danny are not experts, just two curious people who love diving into topics they find fascinating. Some details may be simplified or not 100% precise, and that’s okay. They’re here to have fun, learn along the way, and bring you with them. Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@hyperfixationtime (www.instagram.com/hyperfixationtime/⁠⁠⁠) YouTube: @HyperfixationTimePod⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HyperfixationTimePod) TikTok: @hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠) Email: ⁠⁠⁠hyperfixationtimepodcast@gmail.com⁠ Sources: https://www.sevencorners.com/blog/travel-destinations/the-seven-wonders-of-the-world https://www.chichenitza.com/mayan-ball-game https://www.britannica.com/list/new-seven-wonders-of-the-world https://artsandculture.google.com/story/the-ballcourts-of-chich%C3%A9n-itz%C3%A1-the-british-museum/ugUB3Od_Jhnpnw?hl=en https://about.new7wonders.com/ https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/17/travel/machu-picchu-new-7-wonders-latam-intl https://www.travelweekly.com/Destinations2001-2007/New-7-Wonders-spawn-controversy-marketing-opportunities https://whc.unesco.org/en/news/352 https://ethicaltraveler.org/2007/07/seven-wonders-publicity-stunt-creates-worldwide-controversy/ https://www.newsweek.com/brazil-pushes-christ-statue-world-wonder-104229 https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/438/ https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-ancient-traditions/gladiator-games-animals-0018684 https://www.visitourchina.com/special/china-great-wall/faq-03.html https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christ_the_Redeemer_%28statue%29#/media/File:Aerial_view_of_the_Statue_of_Christ_the_Redeemer.jpg https://www.incatrailmachu.com/en/peru/machu-picchu https://www.chichenitza.com/chichen-itza-pyramid https://www.fairmont-mayakoba.com/blog/awaken-your-mystical-side-with-the-fall-equinox-at-chichen-itza/ https://www.reddit.com/r/ArtefactPorn/comments/10miwx8/the_grand_ball_court_at_chich%C3%A9n_itz%C3%A1_measuring/#lightbox https://cdn.sanity.io/images/atvntylo/production/46a801ccbf46cd5e12af0c01ef6e7551ec0c055d-1080x1630.webp?w=1080&q=70&fit=clip&auto=format https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6YmOrO3xMM https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colosseum#/media/File:Colosseo_2020.jpg https://art.thewalters.org/object/37.113/ https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/46/Emperor_Shah_Jahan_and_Mumtaz_Mahal.jpg https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/da/Taj-Mahal.jpg/1600px-Taj-Mahal.jpg?20170605161416 https://res.cloudinary.com/sagacity/image/upload/c_crop,h_4000,w_6000,x_0,y_0/c_limit,dpr_auto,f_auto,fl_lossy,q_80,w_1080/shutterstock_1030695895_lfjbb2.jpg #podcast #sevenwonders #hyperfixation #newpodcast #sevenwondersoftheworld

    58 min
  5. New Year, Old Monsters: Mythical Creatures That Haunt Fresh Beginnings

    2025-12-31

    New Year, Old Monsters: Mythical Creatures That Haunt Fresh Beginnings

    Episode 18 - New Year’s isn’t just glitter and countdowns. Around the world, it’s also a night for strange visitors, ancient omens, and creatures said to slip through the cracks of the calendar. In this episode, we dive into the mythical beings tied to New Year traditions, where they came from, and why fresh beginnings so often come wrapped in fear. **Also we will release a historical video of the two of us that will either be cute or really cringe or maybe both, if we reach 500 followers on one platform. So please like and subscribe! **DISCLAIMER** Please note: Erin and Danny are not experts, just two curious people who love diving into topics they find fascinating. Some details may be simplified or not 100% precise, and that’s okay. They’re here to have fun, learn along the way, and bring you with them. Follow us: YouTube: @HyperfixationTimePod⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HyperfixationTimePod⁠⁠⁠) TikTok: @hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠) Email: ⁠⁠⁠hyperfixationtimepodcast@gmail.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@hyperfixationtime (www.instagram.com/hyperfixationtime/⁠⁠⁠) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585664767640 Sources: ⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perchta⁠⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mari_Lwyd⁠⁠ https://www.gov-online.go.jp/hlj/en/january_2025/january_2025-05.html⁠⁠ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lion_dance⁠⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nian⁠⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janus⁠⁠ https://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/Chinese_Customs/Nian.htm#:~:text=For%20this%20reason%2C%20the%20Nian,dance%20may%20represent%20the%20Nian⁠.⁠ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x025lDtTTCU⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giYX7bkzW98⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vssKOieYjFA&t=189s⁠ ⁠ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janus#/media/File:Double_herm_Chiaramonti_Inv1395.jpg⁠⁠ https://www.andersonlock.com/blog/god-doors/⁠⁠ https://blogs.baruch.cuny.edu/monsters2014/?p=213⁠⁠ https://theseaport.nyc/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Pier17_LionDance_FEB2020_JaneKratochvil_9333_hero.jpg⁠⁠ https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/traditional-japanese-shishimai-lion-costume-used-for-new-years-celebrations-gm1207903263-348942444⁠⁠ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mari_Lwyd#/media/File:Chepstow-mari-lwyd.jpg⁠⁠ https://battleaxesandshewolves.com/gallery-blog/f/perchta-alpine-winter-goddess⁠

    1 tim 3 min
  6. Krampus: Christmas’ Dark Side

    2025-12-24

    Krampus: Christmas’ Dark Side

    Episode 17 - Sorry all! Our video didn't work for this episode buttttttttt..... Not all holiday traditions are warm and fuzzy. Of course we had to do a spooky-yet-festive topic. In this episode, Danny teaches us about stepping into the dark folklore of Krampus, the horned figure who punishes instead of rewards. Rooted in Alpine legend and winter fear, Krampus blurs the line between moral lesson and monster. We explore where he came from, his relation to St. Nick ;) and what he is all about, generally. **Also we will release a historical video of the two of us that will either be cute or really cringe or maybe both, if we reach 500 followers on one platform. So please like and subscribe! Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@hyperfixationtime (www.instagram.com/hyperfixationtime/⁠⁠⁠) YouTube: @HyperfixationTimePod⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HyperfixationTimePod⁠⁠⁠) TikTok: @hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠) Email: ⁠⁠⁠hyperfixationtimepodcast@gmail.com⁠ **DISCLAIMER** Please note: Erin and Danny are not experts, just two curious people who love diving into topics they find fascinating. Some details may be simplified or not 100% precise, and that’s okay. They’re here to have fun, learn along the way, and bring you with them. Sources: https://www.history.com/articles/krampus-christmas-legend-origin https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/krampus-could-come-you-holiday-season-180957438/ https://blogs.loc.gov/folklife/2025/12/krampus-origins-and-development-of-a-winter-devil/ https://germangirlinamerica.com/st-nicholas-day-december-6th/ https://www.visitmadison.com/event/krampus-solstice/75087/

    49 min
  7. Binturong: The Popcorn-Smelling Bearcat

    2025-12-17

    Binturong: The Popcorn-Smelling Bearcat

    Episode 16 - This week on Hyperfixation Time, we’re climbing into the treetops to meet the binturong, also known as the bearcat (and no, it’s neither). From its prehensile tail and slow, arboreal lifestyle to the baffling reason it smells like buttered popcorn, we break down what makes this elusive mammal so strange and fascinating. We also explore the folklore and cultural superstitions surrounding the binturong, tracing how it’s been misunderstood, mythologized, and quietly iconic across Southeast Asia. Oh and also, we're switching things up with this episode a little, because we are IN PERSON! Erin leads this one, accompanied by her cat Sable, and Danny learns along the way while getting some snuggles from Sable (check us out on Youtube to see a cute kitty!). Get your popcorn ready and learn more about the Binturong! **DISCLAIMER** Please note: Erin and Danny are not experts, just two curious people who love diving into topics they find fascinating. Some details may be simplified or not 100% precise, and that’s okay. They’re here to have fun, learn along the way, and bring you with them. Follow us and let us know what you're currently hyperfixated on, and we may do a listener topic! Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@hyperfixationtime (www.instagram.com/hyperfixationtime/⁠⁠⁠) YouTube: @HyperfixationTimePod⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HyperfixationTimePod⁠⁠⁠) TikTok: @hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠) Email: ⁠⁠⁠hyperfixationtimepodcast@gmail.com⁠ Sources: https://palmoildetectives.com/2021/10/16/binturong-arctictis-binturong/ https://planetzoo.fandom.com/wiki/Binturong https://www.britannica.com/animal/binturong https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/binturong https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/binturong https://animalia.bio/binturong https://www.wired.com/2015/03/fun-facts-about-the-binturong/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Tniytx0ow0 https://www.asianbearconservation.org

    42 min
  8. Romanticizing Your Life: Become the Main Character

    2025-12-10

    Romanticizing Your Life: Become the Main Character

    Episode 15 - This week on Hyperfixation Time, Danny deep-dives into the soft science and everyday magic of romanticizing your life. From finding beauty in the mundane to creating tiny rituals that make the world feel a little more cinematic, we explore why this mindset has taken over the internet—and how it can actually boost your happiness. Grab a cozy drink and romanticize this episode with us. **DISCLAIMER** Please note: Erin and Danny are not experts, just two curious people who love diving into topics they find fascinating. Some details may be simplified or not 100% precise, and that’s okay. They’re here to have fun, learn along the way, and bring you with them. Follow us and let us know what you're currently hyperfixated on, and we may do a listener topic! Instagram at: ⁠⁠⁠@hyperfixationtime (www.instagram.com/hyperfixationtime/⁠⁠⁠) YouTube: @HyperfixationTimePod⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HyperfixationTimePod⁠⁠⁠) TikTok: @hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠) Email: ⁠⁠⁠hyperfixationtimepodcast@gmail.com⁠ Sources: https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/what-is-whimsy/#:~:text=If%20you%20spend%20time%20on%20social%20media%2C,dresses%20to%20the%20grocery%20store%2C%20blowing%20bubbles%2C https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/how-to-romanticize-your-life/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/a-deeper-wellness/202308/think-about-it https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/romanticize https://open.spotify.com/episode/42qEHp454kkdsrRFSorwXg?si=9fbe87d1fb4b4abb https://denmark.dk/people-and-culture/hygge

    57 min

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Welcome to Hyperfixation Time! The podcast where two lifelong best friends, Erin and Danny, take turns each week spiraling over a topic that is weird, wild, or way too niche… and the other one has no idea what that week's topic is going to be. So buckle up, embrace the spiral, and welcome to Hyperfixation Time!