Hyperfixation Investigations

Wolf & Stag Productions LLC
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Hyperfixation Investigations is a podcast with a wide breadth of topics: from art & science to ‘nerdoms’ & back! Join neurodivergent and queer hosts, Kara and Josh, as they infodump their newest hyperfixations with you! ©️Wolf & Stag Productions LLC, 2024-2025

  1. 11/29/2025

    Episode 27: Pumpkins

    Welcome to the final episode of 2025! To “round out” the year, we are telling the tale of pumpkins, North America’s favorite native gourd/squash! While most know for its use in pies and lattes, pumpkin has a long and diverse history! It is likely one of the oldest domesticated foods in the Americas. So join us in celebrating the end of autumn with a deep dive on these famous gourds! Discussion Includes: Scientific Biology Overview Agricultural Overview Ancient History of Pumpkins Colonization of Pumpkins Pumpkin Fun Facts! © Wolf & Stag Productions LLC, 2025

    51 min

  2. 11/08/2025

    Episode 26: The Edmund Fitzgerald

    The skies of November have turned gloomy friends, so it is a fitting time to tell the tale of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald. Many have heard the song, but the true story is a tragic example of the dangers of Lake Superior even in modern times. In this episode, Josh leads us through the life and final voyage of The Fitz and how Gordon Lightfoot found inspiration for a famous folk rock sea shanty. Discussion Includes: The Creation of the Ship The Omens of it’s Launch The Cargo Her 749th & Final Voyage Theories and Investigations of the Sinking The Song & The Memorials ©Wolf & Stag Productions LLC, 2025

    54 min

  3. 10/25/2025

    Episode 25: Rocky Horror Picture Show

    Let’s do the Time Warp again and step right into an episode dedicated to the Rocky Horror Picture Show and it’s predecessor, the Rocky Horror Show! Some descriptors for RHPS include: a cult classic, a cultural phenomenon, an immersive experience, & a great way to usher in the Halloween season. Listen closely and jump with us into the unique world of this beloved show as Hyperfixation Investigations celebrates it’s 1-year anniversary! Discussion Includes: Brief Plot Summary Key Dates & People for the Rocky Horror Show Key Dates & People for the Rocky Horror Picture Show Audience Participation & The Rocky Horror Picture Show Fan Club Counterculture and a Cult Classic © Wolf & Stag Productions LLC, 2025

  4. 10/11/2025

    Episode 24: Dungeons & Dragons

    Roll an investigation check with us this week as Josh leads us through a brief history and overview of the table top role-playing game (TTRPG), Dungeons & Dragons (D&D)! This beloved TTRPG has had a renaissance over the last decade, with growing popularity in streams, podcasts, main-stream films, and more. Discussion Includes: History of D&D How Dungeons & Dragons has changed since its inception Overview of the Basic Functions of the Game Why Josh Loves It SO MUCH! ©Wolf & Stag Productions LLC, 2025

    42 min

  5. 09/27/2025

    Episode 23: LEGOs

    Part 2 of Our Mini-Series “Geeks, Games, & General Mayhem” Join us for this week’s “minisode” as we break down the history of LEGOs. From a beloved children’s toy, to a creative adult hobby, a movie franchise, a plethora of videogames, and even amusement parks, LEGO has grown and evolved over the decades. But at it’s heart is the idea of quality toys and creativity. Discussion Includes: Brief Overview of the LEGO Group’s History The Movies The Franchise Deals The Video Games The Discussion of “Adult” versus “Kids” LEGOs. © Wolf & Stag Productions LLC, 2025

    37 min

  6. 09/13/2025

    Episode 22: Video Game War Crimes

    You might think this episode is about first- or third-person shooter games. Ya know, all that conversation about video games making kids violent. The general genocides that happen in many a game. But you would be wrong! Follow along on this minisode as we detail the real war crime that video game producers have been getting in trouble over for years! Discussion Includes: Prison Architect Doom Halo Stardew Valley The Red Cross ©Wolf & Stag Productions LLC, 2025

    30 min

  7. 08/30/2025

    Episode 21: Salt's Close-Up

    After last month’s episode: Salt Overview, we delve further into specific examples of the history, science, medicinal, and religious uses of salt! Learn about the links between salt production & the harnessing of natural gas, salt and Christian monasteries, how molten salt nuclear reactors powered planes in the Cold War, and more! Discussion Includes: Historical Salt Production in China Thorium Salt Nuclear Reactors Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) & Salt Salt in Christianity. For Research Resources & Related Images : www.hyperfixation-investigations.com/episodes/episode-21-salts-close-up Timing: 00:00:00-Intro 00:01:11-Act 1 00:34:52-Intermission 00:39:41-Act 2 00:59:25-Outro © Wolf & Stag Productions LLC, 2025

    1 hr

  8. 08/16/2025

    Episode 20: Black Holes

    Welcome, at last, to the Black Hole episode! Josh has long alluded to creating an episode around these celestial objects and now is the time. Join us as we delve into the science, history, and misconceptions about some of the architects of galaxies! And of course, we discuss the use of Black Holes in Science Fiction (usually incorrectly). Be warned, once you cross the event horizon and begin this journey with us, there will be no going back! Discussion Includes: Black Hole Basics History of Human Discovery & Knowledge Common Misconceptions Black Holes in Media: Sci-Fi’s Favorite Plot Device ©Wolf & Stag Productions LLC, 2025

    1h 7m
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Hyperfixation Investigations is a podcast with a wide breadth of topics: from art & science to ‘nerdoms’ & back! Join neurodivergent and queer hosts, Kara and Josh, as they infodump their newest hyperfixations with you! ©️Wolf & Stag Productions LLC, 2024-2025

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  • Creator
    Wolf & Stag Productions LLC
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Wolf & Stag Productions LLC 2024-2025
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    Hyperfixation Investigations