HYPERFOCUS: A Podcast for Chaotic Minds Rachel Stonecraft
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Boredom? We don't know her. Each week, join hosts Rachel and Maddie for a deep dive into whatever they're thinking about, taking a comedic and intellectual approach to weird, interesting, and unusual topics.
HYPERFOCUS is the perfect podcast for everyone...especially if you have ADHD like Rachel.
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Season 1, We've Just Begun...
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 our socials and keep up with all the other awesome HYPERFOCUS stuff: linktr.ee/hyperfocuspod
Until next time: stay chaotic, babes.
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Episode 33: Monkey Poop and Unethical Experiments...The Rachel Extravaganza Q&A!
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 with my life? Join Rachel for a fun and chaotic (duh) Q&A to find out the answers to these questions and more!
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Vacation Days? Never Heard of Them...
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" for your chance to be featured on the pod!
We love you all and this wouldn't be possible without you. We're so thankful for your support and look forward to seeing you next week!
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Episode 32: The Cock Lane Ghost
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 mention the absolutely hilarious names...
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Sources:
https://digpodcast.org/2017/11/05/cock-lane-ghost-london/
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2082797/The-Cock-Lane-ghost-How-tale-sex-death-loan-sharking-gripped-London-250-years-ago-thanks-Scratching-Fanny.html
https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/rise-of-supernatural-fiction-17621800/case-of-the-cock-lane-ghost/690E8ECABBD9B4D3DD9F1475D9A05E99
https://burialsandbeyond.com/2020/03/28/scratching-fanny-the-ghost-of-cock-lane/
https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/term/BIOG144925
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Episode 31: The Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death
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 Frances Glessner Lee and her incredibly creative--and groundbreaking--contributions to forensic investigation.
This story flips the good ole "whodunnit" on its head!
Sources:
https://www.npr.org/2017/11/18/564791775/the-tiny-murderous-world-of-frances-glessner-lee
http://deathindiorama.com/francesglessnerlee.html
https://americanart.si.edu/exhibitions/nutshells
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/10/arts/design/frances-glessner-lee-forensic-science-renwick-museum.html
https://www.harvardmagazine.com/2005/09/frances-glessner-lee-html
https://slate.com/technology/2014/06/nutshell-dioramas-of-death-frances-glessner-lee-forensic-science-and-training-crime-scene-investigators.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_J._Glessner_House#John_J._Glessner
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frances_Glessner_Lee
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/home-where-corpse-frances-glessner-lees-miniature-dollhouse-crime-scenes-180965204/
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Episode 30: Nor Loch - The Lost Lake of Edinburgh
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's show tells the tale of Nor Loch and its haunting history which is still a deeply significant piece of Edinburgh's legacy and haunted reputation.
Sources:
https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/lost-edinburgh-nor-loch-1546742
http://www.royal-mile.com/history/nor-loch.html
https://mysteriesrunsolved.com/2020/06/the-nor-loch-edinburgh-castle.html
https://theculturetrip.com/europe/united-kingdom/scotland/articles/the-haunting-story-behind-the-witches-well-in-edinburgh/
https://www.digitscotland.com/the-archaeology-of-edinburghs-nor-loch/
http://edinburghlore.co.uk/the-skeletons-of-princes-st-gardens/
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Customer Reviews
No you dont understand I LOVE IT
Monday mornings are a lil bit better because Rachel and Maddie!!!
Amazing!!
I absolutely loveeee this podcast!!
Part of my weekly work commute
I love listening to this podcast as I drive to work! I was trying to find one that talked about interesting and bizarre things and this is just perfect! Love listening to you ladies!