Out of the Average

Meghan Pavlovsky and Allison Varca
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Join hosts Meghan and Allison for their podcast dedicated to all things weird, otherworldly, and everything in between. Check out our site: outoftheaveragepod.squarespace.com

  1. 11/12/2021

    The Origins of Spirit Boards/Ouija [History]

    Do you have an experience with a Spirit Board/Ouija? While most have heard of a wild Ouija story from either a friend or seen it being used in horror movies - what some may not know that the Ouija has very unassuming origins. This week, Allison discusses the unexpected history of the spirit boards - why and when they were created - as well as how spirit boards are said to work (psst, it's not as spiritual as you may think!) Recorded Remotely and Edited by Allison Varca and Meghan Pavlovsky. Music credits to Michael Vontas.  Sources: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-strange-and-mysterious-history-of-the-ouija-board-5860627/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ouida https://www.vox.com/2016/10/29/13301590/how-ouija-boards-work-debunked-ideomotor-effect

    32 min

  2. 10/29/2021

    Werewolves [Lore/True Crime]

    Ahooooooooo Happy Halloween everybody! This week on O.O.T.A. Meg dives into the dark history behind European werewolf folklore. We uncover the heinously real criminal acts that were portrayed as supernatural atrocities committed by werewolves. Maybe sexy wolf is more of your speed? We touch on a little of both in this episode so take a listen and let us know what you think! CW: mentions of murder, violence, assault, torture Recorded and edited by Meghan Pavlovsky and Allison Varca. Music by Mike Vontas.  Sources: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.history.com/.amp/topics/folklore/history-of-the-werewolf-legend https://www.history.com/.amp/news/werewolf-trials-europe-witches https://www.britannica.com/science/lycanthropy https://www.historicmysteries.com/werewolf-legends/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V%C3%B6lsunga_saga https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lycaon_(king_of_Arcadia) https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Stumpp

    28 min

  3. 10/15/2021

    Spooky Travels [Hiatus Catch Up]

    We are finally back after a longer than planned hiatus, friends, and just in time for spooky season! Meg and Allison catch up on some spooky travels and spooky events they went on separately during the podcast break and then chat about some "out of the average" media!  **Trigger Warning - though most of the mention is brief: War, Child Loss, Gore, Murder**  Mentioned in Episode!:  -Farnsworth Inn (Gettysburg, PA): http://www.farnsworthhouseinn.com/  -House of Spirits (NYC): https://houseofspiritssoiree.com/new-york/ Malignant - 39:20 Midnight Mass - 49:20

    1h 3m

  4. 07/30/2021

    Out of the Average Media Review [July 2021]

    We present to you our short and sweet Media Review Episode for July 2021! Note: We plan on taking a midsummer hiatus for the month of August. See you all in September. Recorded and Edited by Allison Varca and Meghan Pavlovsky. Music Credits to Michael Vontas. Time Stamps: Books: A Song of Achilles 3:40 The Silence of the Girls 8:10 Movies: Old 16:40

    27 min

  5. 07/23/2021

    Candle Cove [Creepy Pasta]

    This week's episode covers a unique and interesting creepy pasta that influenced the first season of a Syfy tv show! Allison takes a little bit of time today to talk about Candle Cove, a fictional forum discussing a “forgotten” children’s tv show written by American webcartoonist Kris Straub on his website Ichor Falls all the way back in 2009. Not only is the fiction story dark - the way the internet has taken and formed it is absolutely wild. *Wasn't clarified in the episode* Kris Straub's Youtube Channel is Local 58: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPdgWYB9fdw. Sources: https://www.creepypasta.com/candle-cove/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Channel_Zero_(TV_series) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kris_Straub https://candlecove.fandom.com/wiki/Candle_Cove_Wiki https://www.ichorfalls.com/ https://www.ichorfalls.com/2009/03/15/candle_cove/index.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSaJEUB9oMw

    30 min

  6. 07/09/2021

    Fox Sisters [Spiritualism/History]

    This week Meg dives into the roots of the Spiritualism Movement in the United States- the Fox Sisters. We start by talking about the incident in 1848 New York which kicked off a career of celebrity mediumship for Maggie, Kate, and Leah Fox. Keep your ears and mind open, and let us know what you think! Recorded and Edited by Meghan Pavlovsky and Allison Varca. Music by Mike Vontas.  Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burned-over_district https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spiritualism#Origins The Complete Book of Ghosts by Paul Roland Pages 46-51 https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-fox-sisters-and-the-rap-on-spiritualism-99663697/ https://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2016/11/04/in-the-joints-of-their-toes/

    32 min

  7. 07/02/2021

    Game Theory [Psych/Maths]

    This week's topic for the pod is not quite "out of the average" but definitely interesting all the same. Allison goes over basic game theory to introduce Meghan to three well-known and puzzling game theory dilemmas: The Prisoner's Dilemma, the Volunteer's Dilemma, and the Traveler's Dilemma. Stuck in between these theories and some other moral dilemmas, what would you do? Happy listening. Recorded Remotely and Edited by Allison Varca and Meghan Pavlovsky. Music Credits to Michael Vontas. Sources: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/g/gametheory.asp https://healthcare-in-europe.com/en/news/this-is-where-your-brain-makes-up-its-mind-about-moral-dilemmas.html https://www.buzzfeed.com/tracyclayton/moral-dilemmas-that-will-break-your-brain

    51 min

  8. 06/25/2021

    Out of the Average Media Review [June 2021]

    *Explicit Content Mentioned* You guys know the drill. The fourth Friday of the month is our media episode! Check time stamps below to see what we are chatting about. Happy listening!  Time Stamps Meg and Allison's Origin Story 3:11 Movies: Midsommar 7:27 Luca 17:00 Shows: Blood of Zeus 23:40 Koishite Akuma ~ Vampire Boy ~ 35:50

    45 min
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Join hosts Meghan and Allison for their podcast dedicated to all things weird, otherworldly, and everything in between. Check out our site: outoftheaveragepod.squarespace.com

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  • Creator
    Meghan Pavlovsky and Allison Varca
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    72
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Meghan Pavlovsky and Allison Varca
  • Show Website
    Out of the Average