40 episodes

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.

HYPERFOCUS: A Podcast for Chaotic Minds Rachel Stonecraft

    • Education
    • 4.8 • 63 Ratings

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.

    Season 1, We've Just Begun...

    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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    • 5 min
    Episode 33: Monkey Poop and Unethical Experiments...The Rachel Extravaganza Q&A!

    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!

    if ur reading this i love you
    3 Rachel


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    • 36 min
    Vacation Days? Never Heard of Them...

    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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    • 7 min
    Episode 32: The Cock Lane Ghost

    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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    • 38 min
    Episode 31: The Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death

    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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    • 34 min
    Episode 30: Nor Loch - The Lost Lake of Edinburgh

    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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    • 26 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
63 Ratings

63 Ratings

Andrei...ur bestie ,

No you dont understand I LOVE IT

Monday mornings are a lil bit better because Rachel and Maddie!!!

therealmc___ ,

Amazing!!

I absolutely loveeee this podcast!!

kaitlyn21xx ,

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!

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