Malorie's Weird World Adventures

Malorie's Adventures
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My name is Malorie, and I believe that the best things in life are found within the strange and unusual. I'm working to get my Masters Degree in Anthropology with a specialization in mythology, folklore, and the occult. So, come with me while I show you just how weird this world of ours really is. From ghosts to psychics to weird history to metaphysical topics to people living their best weird lives, we're going to hear it all in this unique paranormal adventure podcast. Are you ready to explore this weird world?

  1. 1d ago

    An Interview with Rob Palmer

    On this episode of the Weird World Adventures podcast, Malorie speaks with Rob Palmer about the dangers of psychics and mediums. He discusses the value of staying skeptical in a world that is continually growing in the realms of magical thinking. My name is Malorie Mackey, and I’ve always had a strong passion for everything dorky and unusual. My adventures have taken me from working as an editorial writer for various travel platforms(opens in new tab) to volunteering on scientific expeditions(opens in new tab) around the world. I’ve found that the character of a location can be found in the strange and unusual attractions it… Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction and Welcome(00:00:58) - Rob's Aerospace Background and Flat Earth Frustrations(00:02:37) - Getting Involved in Skeptical Activism(00:04:13) - Writing for Skeptical Inquirer and Teen Belief in Aliens(00:07:02) - The Alien UFO Book Revelation(00:09:08) - Transition to Psychics and Bob Nygaard's Story(00:11:55) - Financial and Emotional Harm from Psychic Scams(00:14:26) - Pop Culture Normalization of Psychics and Ouija Boards(00:15:07) - Wikipedia Editing Challenges and Belief Statistics(00:18:11) - Houdini, Mentalists, and Fun vs Belief in Seances(00:20:04) - Do Psychics Believe Themselves? Con Artists vs True Believers(00:21:16) - Television Psychics and Editing Tricks(00:22:33) - Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop Lab and Psychic Promotion(00:24:51) - Ghost Hunters and Reality TV Manipulation(00:25:37) - The Great Australian Psychic Prediction Project(00:30:04) - Blood on Their Hands: Media Responsibility(00:30:50) - Sacred Beliefs and Why Psychics Are Hard to Challenge(00:32:01) - Theater Psychics and the Half Million Dollar Challenge(00:34:18) - Evolution of Mediumship from Dark Rooms to Zoom(00:35:01) - Penn and Teller, Banachek, and Willful Belief(00:37:00) - Missing Persons and Psychics Who Won't Be Tested(00:38:50) - A Former Psychic's Journey to Skepticism(00:39:46) - Advice on Grief and False Hope from Psychics(00:41:00) - Spoon Bending, Orbs, and Ghost Photography History(00:43:40) - Social Media Reviving Old Paranormal Tricks(00:44:50) - Neil deGrasse Tyson on Scientists vs Skeptics(00:45:31) - Closing Thoughts, UFOs Teaser, and Where to Find Rob

    An Interview with Rob Palmer

  2. Sep 30

    Fall Book Tour: Come Meet Us and Get a Signed Book!

    Before we pop out this baby, you can find Malorie and Michael touring the Greater Richmond Area as they sign copies of the newly-released “Haunted Hikes of the Great Smoky Mountains”, “The Goth Atlas”, and “Secret Virginia: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure”. Join them at The Book People on October 10th, at the Barnes & Noble at Virginia Center Commons on October 17th, at Barnes & Noble at Chesterfield Town Center on October 25th, at Barnes & Noble at Libble Place (Willow Lawn) on October 25th, and at Barnes & Noble Short Pump on Halloween! Malorie will also… Chapters (00:00:06) - Welcome and Weird World Adventures Streaming Info(00:00:52) - Intro to Three New Spooky Season Books(00:01:32) - Haunted Hikes of the Great Smoky Mountains(00:03:47) - The Goth Atlas: 500 Spooky Places(00:06:01) - Secret Guide to Weird Virginia(00:07:44) - Book Signing Tour Dates and Locations(00:11:23) - Closing Remarks and Sign-off

    Fall Book Tour: Come Meet Us and Get a Signed Book!

  3. Sep 23

    Enjoying the Warm Weather at Massanutten Resort

    While Massanutten Resort has been known for its fame as winter ski resort, the property is actually a four-seasons resort, showcasing activities for each season. We had the absolute pleasure of visiting in the warmer weather and got to experience the water park, kayaking, the chair lift, the adventure park, and more! Here all about our magical family getaway at Massanutten Resort on this episode of Weird World Adventures the podcast. My name is Malorie Mackey, and I’ve always had a strong passion for everything dorky and unusual. My adventures have taken me from working as an editorial writer for various travel… Chapters (00:00:05) - Welcome Back & Catching Up(00:01:10) - Streaming Updates: Plex, Tubi, and Zumo(00:01:45) - New Book Releases(00:02:58) - Introducing Massanutten Resort Trip(00:04:03) - Condo Stay and Basic Cable Nostalgia(00:05:22) - TV Memories Abroad(00:06:45) - Autumn's Shows and Wave Pool Fun(00:07:25) - Water Park Adventures(00:09:47) - Lazy River Mishaps(00:11:59) - Ski Lift Hike with Autumn(00:13:58) - Kayaking the Shenandoah River(00:18:04) - Whitewater Rafting Rescue Story(00:22:16) - Post-Kayak Reflections(00:23:04) - Dining and Base Camp Vibes(00:26:10) - Adventure Park and Mountain Mayhem Coaster(00:29:10) - Gem Mining and Pools(00:31:10) - Trip Wrap-Up and Recommendations(00:32:18) - Closing Remarks and Upcoming Book Signings

    Enjoying the Warm Weather at Massanutten Resort

  4. Sep 16

    A Sneak Peak into Our New Book: Medicine & Mythology

    This special episode of the Weird World Adventures Podcast features a sneak peak into Malorie & Michael’s new book,“Medicine & Mythology: A Chronicle of Gods and Man.” This talk was recorded at the Cosmos Club in Washington DC via the Explorers Club Round Table lecture series, and the team was blown away with how well their upcoming book project was received. Enjoy! My name is Malorie Mackey, and I’ve always had a strong passion for everything dorky and unusual. My adventures have taken me from working as an editorial writer for various travel platforms to volunteering on scientific expeditions around the world. I’ve found that… Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction to Weird World Adventures and the talk(00:00:39) - Introducing the speakers and their work(00:03:24) - Setting up the medicine and mythology thesis(00:05:36) - Prehistoric beliefs and Venus figurines(00:07:43) - Trepanation: ancient skull surgery(00:09:33) - Sumerian gods and healers(00:11:25) - Sumerian medicinal plants and remedies(00:12:45) - Egyptian god Heka and magic as medicine(00:13:39) - Imhotep: the first named physician(00:15:04) - Advanced ancient Egyptian medical practices(00:16:37) - Babylonian law and medicine intertwined with the supernatural(00:18:20) - Babylonian social determinants of health(00:19:04) - Greek rationalism and Asclepius(00:20:31) - Hippocrates and medical symbology mix-ups(00:22:35) - The pineal gland and the third eye(00:23:36) - Mayan medicine and spiritual healing(00:25:01) - Haitian voodoo and misunderstood healing tools(00:28:15) - Victorian era medicine: bloodletting and maggot therapy(00:29:41) - Epilepsy and demonic possession beliefs(00:31:48) - Mythology embedded in modern medical language(00:33:59) - Modern research: DNA, Vlad the Impaler, and ancient medicine today(00:35:47) - Closing thoughts: mythology's persistence in modern medicine(00:37:55) - Q&A: Egyptian anatomy and brain function discoveries(00:40:15) - Q&A: surgical vs pharmaceutical medicine history(00:42:26) - Q&A: the brain, consciousness, and what we still don't know(00:45:51) - Q&A: modern mythology and religion in society(00:48:30) - Q&A: expanding to Eastern mythology and future books

    A Sneak Peak into Our New Book: Medicine & Mythology

  5. Sep 9

    Tune in Next Week to Hear About our Endeavors with Medicine & Mythology

    Hi everyone! We are taking a break this week as Michael and Malorie prepare to present “Medicine & Mythology: A Chronicle of Gods and Man” at the Cosmos Club in Washington DC via the Explorers Club lecture series. Stay tuned as we present this talk via our next podcast episode. My name is Malorie Mackey, and I’ve always had a strong passion for everything dorky and unusual. My adventures have taken me from working as an editorial writer for various travel platforms to volunteering on scientific expeditions around the world. I’ve found that the character of a location can be found in the strange and… Chapters (00:00:01) - Announcement: Episode Delay and Upcoming Talk

    Tune in Next Week to Hear About our Endeavors with Medicine & Mythology

  6. Sep 2

    Discussing the Cryptids of West Virginia with Daniel Reed

    On this episode of the Weird World Adventures Podcast, Malorie speaks with fellow skeptic Daniel Reed all about the wonderfully weird cryptids of West Virginia. From the Mothman to the Flatwoods Monster, we discuss all things cryptid! Let’s get weird. My name is Malorie Mackey, and I’ve always had a strong passion for everything dorky and unusual. My adventures have taken me from working as an editorial writer for various travel platforms to volunteering on scientific expeditions around the world. I’ve found that the character of a location can be found in the strange and unusual attractions it has, as well as in the unique… Chapters (00:00:00) - D&D vs 5e(00:03:47) - West Virginia's Weird Folklore(00:09:57) - The Mothman and the Flatwoods Monster(00:18:11) - The Grafton Monster(00:19:44) - West Virginia's Bigfoot 'Hot Spots'(00:24:44) - How Does Appalachian Culture Play in Cryptid Stories?(00:31:09) - Josh Gates On The Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum(00:35:17) - Top 4 Cryptids You Love to See(00:40:14) - The Sheep Squatch and The White Things(00:43:40) - Has there ever been one that's been incredibly compelling to you that(00:46:21) - How Do You Approach Bigfoot Stories?(00:51:42) - We Saw The Brown Mountain Lights(00:54:40) - Meeting a ghost in the woods(01:00:23) - Daniel Aread on The Ghost Hunt

    Discussing the Cryptids of West Virginia with Daniel Reed

  7. Aug 26

    Modern Day Witch Hunts: A Discussion with Benjamin Radford

    On this episode of the Weird World Adventures Podcast, Malorie has the pleasure of interviewing Benjamin Radford, deputy editor of Skeptical Inquirer science magazine and a Research Fellow with the non-profit educational organization the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry. Malorie and Benjamin discuss the real dangers of witch hunts in the modern age. My name is Malorie Mackey, and I’ve always had a strong passion for everything dorky and unusual. My adventures have taken me from working as an editorial writer for various travel platforms to volunteering on scientific expeditions around the world. I’ve found that the character of a location can be found in the… Chapters (00:00:00) - Weird World Adventures(00:00:42) - How I Became Skeptical About UFOs(00:05:01) - Boskoe on Witchcraft(00:08:48) - Skeptical Inquirer(00:12:42) - Paul McCartney on The Randy Factor(00:12:53) - Understanding the Belief in Witchcraft(00:15:18) - On The Witch Trials(00:19:11) - Witchcraft and public health(00:25:12) - On the Need for Folklore(00:30:28) - Where are witchcraft accusations causing the most harm? Albinism(00:36:02) - Do You Believe In Witch Hunters?(00:36:49) - How Social Media Amplifies Traditional Accusations(00:41:25) - The dangers of spreading rumors about child abductors(00:44:51) - How to Approach a Witchcraft Claim(00:49:56) - Ghost Hunters and the Cursed Woman(00:53:39) - Benjamin On The Strange at Dragon Con 2017

    Modern Day Witch Hunts: A Discussion with Benjamin Radford

  8. Aug 19

    Talking Skepticism with Katie Suleta

    On this episode of the Weird World Adventures Podcast, Malorie and Katie Suleta discuss their time at CSICon, writing for Skeptical Inquirer, and Katie’s work as a public health researcher. My name is Malorie Mackey, and I’ve always had a strong passion for everything dorky and unusual. My adventures have taken me from working as an editorial writer for various travel platforms to volunteering on scientific expeditions around the world. I’ve found that the character of a location can be found in the strange and unusual attractions it has, as well as in the unique traditions of its people. I have also discovered that there’s… Chapters (00:00:00) - Weird World Adventures(00:00:22) - The Myths of Supplements(00:01:23) - How did you transition from working within the wellness industry to critiqu(00:04:13) - What's the difference between harmless wellness trends and those that cause harm(00:06:43) - Who Profits the Most from Health Misinformation?(00:09:47) - How to Balance Being a Skeptic and Not Dismissing(00:14:52) - How did you get to Africa?(00:16:45) - How Has Stigma Affected HIV Coverage?(00:18:24) - The Skeptical Inquirer: False Health Claims(00:21:28) - Katie Levine on SciCon 2020(00:23:17) - Scicon 2017: Meeting the Skeptical Heroes(00:26:41) - Rainy at SCIC 2014(00:30:32) - Dr. Katie Suletta on Blue Sky

    Talking Skepticism with Katie Suleta
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My name is Malorie, and I believe that the best things in life are found within the strange and unusual. I'm working to get my Masters Degree in Anthropology with a specialization in mythology, folklore, and the occult. So, come with me while I show you just how weird this world of ours really is. From ghosts to psychics to weird history to metaphysical topics to people living their best weird lives, we're going to hear it all in this unique paranormal adventure podcast. Are you ready to explore this weird world?

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