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.

  1. Season 1, We've Just Begun...

    10/04/2021

    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. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hyperfocus/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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

    09/27/2021

    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 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hyperfocus/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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

    09/20/2021

    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! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hyperfocus/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    7 min
  4. Episode 32: The Cock Lane Ghost

    09/13/2021

    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... Sign the David Spade Bachelor Petition: https://chng.it/9vrwMrFR 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  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hyperfocus/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    38 min
  5. Episode 31: The Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death

    09/06/2021

    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/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hyperfocus/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    35 min
  6. Episode 30: Nor Loch - The Lost Lake of Edinburgh

    08/30/2021

    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/  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hyperfocus/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    26 min
  7. Episode 29: The Mothman

    08/23/2021

    Episode 29: The Mothman

    Rachel is either crazy or in love...maybe both. Today, Rachel tells the story, origin, major sightings, and cultural relevance of her favorite cryptid: Mothman. From a massive wingspan tacked onto a man-like body to disappearing dogs and shining red eyes, this creepy boy lives rent free in our minds, and he is welcome to stay. We love him. Except for the fact that he tends to be a bad omen of tragedies to come... Petitions: https://www.change.org/p/the-president-replace-every-statue-of-a-confederate-figure-with-one-of-mothman  https://www.change.org/p/west-virginia-state-senate-change-every-confederate-statue-to-a-mothman-statue  Sources: https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=LG0mAAAAIBAJ&sjid=Rf8FAAAAIBAJ&pg=620,2790721&dq=point+pleasant+roger+scarberry&hl=en https://www.npr.org/sections/pictureshow/2012/01/23/145334460/welcome-to-the-tnt-area-home-of-the-mothman  https://wchstv.com/news/local/man-photographs-creature-that-resembles-legendary-mothman-of-point-pleasant  https://www.wired.com/2014/03/joshua-dudley-greer-tnt-storage/ https://themothman.fandom.com/wiki/Men_In_Black https://themothman.fandom.com/wiki/The_Mothman_Museum#The_Men_In_Black_Exhibit https://web.archive.org/web/20071011230219/http://www.westva.net/mothman/1966-11-16.htm https://themothman.fandom.com/wiki/Eight_People_Say_They_Saw_%27Creature%27?file=Moth293.PNG https://nerdist.com/article/mothman-why-we-are-so-obsessed/ https://www.mothmanfestival.com/events.html https://www.mothmanmuseum.com https://www.history.com/news/men-in-black-real-origins https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver_Bridge https://www.southernliving.com/culture/the-mothman-legend-west-virginia Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hyperfocus/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    36 min
  8. Episode 28: Famous Feuds

    08/16/2021

    Episode 28: Famous Feuds

    Some of the greatest discoveries, inventions, and moments in history come from feuds. So today, Maddie is walking us through three famous feuds - one about a sports brand, another about Scottish clans, and a final one about fossils. Sources: https://www.adidas-group.com/en/about/history/https://olympics.com/en/video/amsterdam-1928-radke-linahttps://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-jesse-owenshttps://www.thoughtco.com/quick-history-of-adidas-1444319https://www.businessinsider.com/how-puma-and-adidas-rivalry-divided-their-founding-town-for-70-years-2018-10#the-history-of-puma-and-adidas-began-in-this-house-1https://www.history.com/news/6-epic-family-feuds https://www.esquiremag.ph/style/fashion/puma-adidas-rivalry-a00293-20191030-lfrm https://www.ranker.com/list/bloody-historical-family-feuds/setareh-janda https://www.stewartsociety.org/history-of-the-stewarts.cfm?section=battles-and-historical-events&subcatid=2&histid=19 https://www.heritagedaily.com/2021/06/the-black-dinner-an-event-that-inspired-the-red-wedding-in-game-of-thrones/139523http://www.douglashistory.co.uk/history/Battles/arkinholm.htm https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/features/article/3105451/5-famous-feuds-are-so-petty-you-cant-help-read-more https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/dinosaur-rivalry/https://ansp.org/exhibits/online-exhibits/stories/bone-wars-the-cope-marsh-rivalry/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hyperfocus/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    42 min
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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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