Rumor Flies

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Rumor Flies comically addresses the origins, evolution, and veracity of your favorite rumors, myths, and misconceptions. Tune in for more research, stories, and unsolicited commentary! Participation encouraged.

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905 - Animals: Never Cheddar

The boys chill a bit with some animal facts. Well, mostly chill. Are lobsters immortal? Are sharks immune to cancer? Do dogs sweat? Find out on this week's episode of Rumor Flies!

We are now doing more stuff on Twitch! Join us as we chat about topics from the show, have debates, and more!

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Join our discord for endless shenanigans and discussions!

Show notes, as always, can be found here.

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Check us out at www.rumorfliespodcast.com, on facebook, @rumorflies on twitter and instagram. Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes - it makes the world go 'round and will reap you sweet, sweet karma.

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904 - Food: Lobbying for Butter

Can you burn calories by eating celery? Is milk a bad choice when you have a cold? Can shellfish only be consume in months ending in “R”? You butter believe we are hitting these topics and more on this tasty episode of Rumor Flies!

We are now doing more stuff on Twitch! Join us as we chat about topics from the show, have debates, and more!

We have merch! Check out our stuff on threadless! Please send us suggestions for new products and changes to current stuff!

Show notes, as always, can be found here.

Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon! Bonus episodes and more await…

Check us out at www.rumorfliespodcast.com, on facebook, @rumorflies on twitter and instagram. Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes - it makes the world go 'round and will reap you sweet, sweet karma.

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903 - The Future of Fact Checking ft. Lyric Jain

This episode we are joined by the Founder and CEO of “Logically,” Lyric Jain! We don our interviewer hats to talk about the fascinating (and important) work Lyric and his team are doing, with the help of A.I., to combat fake news and its spread. We also talk about Logically’s successful efforts to reveal the man behind Qmap, a formerly pivotal site for spreading the Qanon conspiracies, and the subsequent fallout. All of this and more on this week’s Rumor Flies!

Learn more about Logically at their website!

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902 - Snake Oil: Yeet GOOP ft. Moxie of "Your Brain on Facts"

Did your Skechers help you “shape up”? Do you need alkaline water? Does Gwyneth Paltrow belong on Netflix with her expensive array of products to enhance your life? Moxie LaBouche of the Your Brain on Facts podcast joins us for this MIRACLE CURE episode of Rumor Flies!

Moxie is awesome so give her podcast a listen and give her a follow on the twitters!

We are now doing more stuff on Twitch! Join us as we chat about topics from the show and beyond, have debates, and more!

We have merch! Check out our stuff on threadless! Please send us suggestions for new products and changes to current stuff!

Show notes, as always, can be found here.

Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon! Bonus episodes and shenanigans await…

Check us out at www.rumorfliespodcast.com, on facebook, @rumorflies on twitter and instagram. Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes - it makes the world go 'round and will reap you sweet, sweet karma.

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Bonus: Defunct Parks ft. Jake Rockatansky of QAA

Jake Rockatansky of QAnon Anonymous podcast joins us for one of our group’s favorite subjects: defunct parks! We talk about now-cancelled rides, experiences, and parks, such as an absolutely wild interactive Alien experience in the U.K. and the charming “Skyway” to Disney’s Tomorrowland. All of this and more on this special bonus episode of Rumor Flies!

Give Jake a follow on Twitter and consider subscribing to the absolutely brilliant QAnon Anonymous podcast!

We have merch! Check out our stuff on threadless! Please send us suggestions for new products and changes to current stuff!

Like dope music? Check out Serisu on spotify!

Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon! Bonus episodes and shenanigans await…

Check us out at www.rumorfliespodcast.com, on facebook, @rumorflies on twitter and instagram. Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes - it makes the world go 'round and will reap you sweet, sweet karma.

Did you know we are now on Spotify!? You can also check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, and beyond! We’ve also recently been updating our youtube again - so head on over for another platform and consider subscribing!

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901 - Disney's America

Welcome to season 9! Josh takes the reins as we explore “Disney’s America,” a complicated and never fully-realized romp through the history of the United States. From battlefield experiences to escaping on the underground railroad, this park was not only ambitious, but incredibly complicated in its mission. Join us for “what could have been” on Rumor Flies!

Huge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/

We have merch! Check out our stuff on threadless! Please send us suggestions for new products and changes to current stuff!

Show notes, as always, can be found here.

Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon! Bonus episodes and shenanigans await…

Check us out at www.rumorfliespodcast.com, on facebook, @rumorflies on twitter and instagram. Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes - it makes the world go 'round and will reap you sweet, sweet karma.

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Bonus: The North Korea International Friendship Exhibition

Today we have a fun bonus episode for you: a tour through the North Korean International Friendship Exhibition. This was one of our Patreon lagniappe episodes last season, so we wanted to give you a taste of what to expect from that as well as give you some fun content before we launch season 9, which don’t worry, we will be announcing formally very soon. Take care, stay safe, and thanks so much for listening to Rumor Flies!

We have merch! Check out our stuff on threadless! Please send us suggestions for new products and changes to current stuff!

Like dope music? Check out Serisu on spotify!

Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon! Bonus episodes and shenanigans await…

Check us out at www.rumorfliespodcast.com, on facebook, @rumorflies on twitter and instagram. Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes - it makes the world go 'round and will reap you sweet, sweet karma.

Did you know we are now on Spotify!? You can also check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, and beyond! We’ve also recently been updating our youtube again - so head on over for another platform and consider subscribing!

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Bonus: America's Frontline Grifters

Join us as we discuss the recent and very controversial “America’s Frontline Doctors” meeting, where Dr. Immanuel made her major public debut. We also explain the efficacy of wearing a mask during the Covid-19 pandemic. Spoiler alert: They help and you should be wearing them, so fire up your preferred podcast platform and join us for another socially distant episode of Rumor Flies!

We have merch! Check out our stuff on threadless! Please send us suggestions for new products and changes to current stuff!

Check out Greg’s new show, We’ll be Right Back: The Future of Hospitality!

Like dope music? Check out Serisu on spotify!

Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon! Bonus episodes and shenanigans await…

Check us out at www.rumorfliespodcast.com, on facebook, @rumorflies on twitter and instagram. Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes - it makes the world go 'round and will reap you sweet, sweet karma.

Did you know we are now on Spotify!? You can also check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, and beyond! We’ve also recently been updating our youtube again - so head on over for another platform and consider subscribing!

RSS Feed: http://www.rumorfliespodcast.com/episodes/?format=rss

Bonus: "Awful Good Movies" ft. Jake Rockatansky of QAA

“Awful Good Movies” is back! First off, a big shoutout to Jeremy for this amazing concept that he has generously let us borrow for the show.

This special bonus episode we are joined by Jake Rockatansky of the QAnon Anonmymous podcast! We give a critical review of the beloved film, "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, followed by a praise-fueled discussion of Mac and Me. Join us for this tasteless bonus episode of Rumor Flies!

This episode is brought to you by Podcorn! Podcorn is an awesome advertising platform for podcasters. The whole process was incredibly transparent and we are VERY happy with their system thus far. Have a show? Considering launching one? Check out Podcorn today!

We have merch! Check out our stuff on threadless! Please send us suggestions for new products and changes to current stuff!

Check out Greg’s new show, We’ll be Right Back: The Future of Hospitality!

Like dope music? Check out Serisu on spotify!

Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon! Bonus episodes and shenanigans await…

Check us out at www.rumorfliespodcast.com, on facebook, @rumorflies on twitter and instagram. Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes - it makes the world go 'round and will reap you sweet, sweet karma.

Did you know we are now on Spotify!? You can also check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, and beyond! We’ve also recently been updating our youtube again - so head on over for another platform and consider subscribing!

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810 - Anti-Vax pt. 2: Full Wakefield

The season 8 (WHAT!?) finale is here. We dive into the “science” of anti-vax claims, the myriad of problems with the now-infamous “Wakefield Study,” the stats behind vaccines and their risks, and more. I’ve got nothing clever to wrap it up so Rumor Flies!

We have merch! Check out our stuff on threadless! Please send us suggestions for new products and changes to current stuff!

Show notes, as always, can be found here.

Check out Greg’s new show, We’ll be Right Back: The Future of Hospitality!

Like dope music? Check out Serisu on spotify!

Want to support the show? Head on over to Patreon! Bonus episodes and shenanigans await…

Check us out at www.rumorfliespodcast.com, on facebook, @rumorflies on twitter and instagram. Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes - it makes the world go 'round and will reap you sweet, sweet karma.

Did you know we are now on Spotify!? You can also check us out on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, and beyond! We’ve also recently been updating our youtube again - so head on over for another platform and consider subscribing!

RSS Feed: http://www.rumorfliespodcast.com/episodes/?format=rss