We’re all a little weird. We’ve all had moments that make us go “what the heck?” Join best friends Jay and Bay every other Thursday as we try to make sense of taboo topics from pimple popping to unexplained disappearances without taking ourselves too seriously. If you find yourself rolling your eyes at the stupidity of humanity or just need some answers to those what-the-heck moments, this podcast is for you. Learn about strange occurrences and the psychology behind them in this sort-of fact ...
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On tonight's special episode Jay and Bay say goodbye and farewell. After 3 years of podcasting together, episode 82 will be the final episode for "This is the Part I Don't Get!" Tonight Jay does some algebra and finds out some statistics behind potential cancer clusters in New Jersey. Bay fills us in on all the traditions and symbolism related to h…
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Episode 81: Every Road Has It's Thorn
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Jay and Bay go over how roads get their names and the current events topic where are bride and her caterer were charged for allegedly lacing the dinner with marijuana.
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Episode 80: Anonymous Cuddling
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Bay tells us the details behind the Circleville Letter Writer. Jay shares the behind the scenes info on being a professional cuddler.
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On today's episode Bay talks about the BMI scale and the controversies that have come up around it's accuracy. Jay gives a brief history on why we all love fries so much and how they became such a fast food staple.
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Episode 78: Tulipmania and Kennedy Curses
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This week's episode is inspired by long time curiosities and the coming of Spring. Bay fills us in on the Tulipmania craze of the 1600's and Jay uncovers the alleged "Curse of the Kennedys."
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Episode 77: An Injection of Green Dye
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone. Tonight’s episode is about all the things we thought we knew about St. Patrick’s Day itself and Jay researches some potential ethical issues that stem from the use of lethal injection as a means of capital punishment.
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Episode 76: Home Run Ghost Town
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Bay answers a listeners email and lets us know what happened to the abandoned town of Centralia, Pennsylvania. Jay dives deep into the history behind the 1910 death row inmates that played baseball for their lives.
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Episode 75: Leap Over the Whiskey Flood
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Tonight we find out why we have leap years and the interesting details behind the "Dublin Whiskey Fire" of 1875.
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This week the part that Bay doesn’t get can be found in the middle of a Roadkill Cook off. Jay let’s us know if male sperm counts really are on the decline.
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Episode 73: Pageants and PlayStation
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On tonight’s episode of This Is the Part I Don’t Get Bay and Jay talk about an annual camel beauty contest rules and regulations about how long children are allowed to play online video games.
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Episode 72: Don’t Look Up At The Flagpole
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Bay fills us in on some of the weirdest fads and trends from the last 150 years. Inspired by “Don’t Look Up,” Jay let’s us know the truths behind near earth objects and whether or not they are likely to come anywhere near us.
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Jay tells us about a wellness fad called perineum tanning. While Bay let’s us know why we tend to hate the sound of our voice.
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On tonight’s episode Bay talks about how hippos can be granted legal personhood. Jay tells us the real truth behind the Got Milk? campaign in the 90’s and the early 200’s
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Ever wonder what would happen if you never returned that movie rental or library book? Tonight Bay fills us in on some weird true stories to let us know. Jay shares the ins and outs of who can and can’t donate organs in the U. S.
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Episode 68: Strange Deaths and Troubled Teens
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Jay and Bay talk about strange ways to die and the truth behind the Elan school for troubled teens.
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Episode 67: Spirit of Mt. Everest
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On this episode Jay tells us the true stories of the bodies that were left behind on Mt. Everest. Bay teaches us what post Mortem photography and spirit photography are all about and why this was a photography fad 150 years ago.
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Episode 66: A Zebra Can't Change It's Inkblots
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On tonight's episode Bay teaches the origins of the Rorschach test and how they came to the most popular personality in the 1960's. Jay shares breaking news about Zebra's and other wild animal escapes around the states.
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On tonight's episode Jay tells us all about placentophagy. Listen to the episode to find out what it is. Bay tells the story of how the Guinness Book of World Records came to be and shared some of the weirdest records out there.
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Episode 64: Death by Raining Scandal
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In this episode, Jay discusses the case of Dr. Fata, who falsely diagnosed hundreds of patients with cancer and poisoned them with chemotherapy for insurance money. Bay delves into the case of a mysterious gelatinous rain that's contents remains a mystery to this day.
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Episode 63: These pets are richer than you, period
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Tonight Bay opens our eyes to millionaire pets that have outlived their rich owners. What happens when you will your pet your money? Jay gives us the low down on the new trend of "Period Parties."
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Episode 62: Radioactive Swinging Doors
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Push or pull? Ever wonder why some doors swing one direction while others go the other way? Well, tonight Jay helps us understand why. Meanwhile, Bay discusses the history of dangerous substances used in everyday items.
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Episode 61: Lady You're a Firework
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On tonight’s episode Bay talks about the mystery surrounding the death of the "Lady in the Dunes" and how the movie Jaws might be connected. Jay goes over some of the weirdest firework accidents in history.
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Episode 60: DARE You to Lie to Me
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In tonight's episode, Jay teaches us how to interrogate someone while Bay discusses shortcomings of the 1980's D.A.R.E. program designed to keep kids off drugs.
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This week’s topic includes the effects of fishing on the ecosystem and a mysterious condition known as Foreign Accent Syndrome.
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Episode 58: Mushrooms and Moose Droppings
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In this episode, Jay uncovers the unique hobby known as mushroom hunting and Bay talks about one of the most popular Instagram accounts from the least popular government agency.
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Meow Now of Forever Hold Your Peace
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In tonight’s episode, Bay discusses the truth behind the Crazy Cat Lady stereotype and Jay explains what happens when someone objects at a wedding.
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Episode 56: April Fool’s bring May Cicadas
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In tonight’s episode, Jay tells us about the coming of the Cicadas and Bay gives us the origins of April Fool’s Day.
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On this episode, Bay answers a listener’s question about weird food origins, while Jay helps us analyze the meaning behind our doodles.
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In this episode, Jay gives us the run-down on the unfortunate occurrence of grain entrapment, while Bay tells us the problem with giving blood when everyone else is doing it.
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Episode 53: A Consortium of Minimalists.
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Jay and Bay are at it again. This week Bay talks about weird animal grouping names - a murder of crows, school of fish? Jay covers the minimalist movement. Buy more so you can own less!
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Episode 52: History and Hobby Horses
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On tonight's episode Bay introduces us to Hobby Horse Competitionsand Jay looks us into how Black History is taught in US schools.
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Episode 51: Werewolves with a side of eggs
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On tonight’s episode Bay talks about the history of werewolves and Jay discusses the process of egg freezing.
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Episode 50: Mobs and Bobcats
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In tonight’s episode, Jay covers mob mentality and it’s relation to the siege on the US Capitol. On a lighter note, Bay goes over the weirdest Presidential pets in history.
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Episode 49: Hiccups Dropping The Ball
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In tonight’s New Year’s Eve special, Bay discusses the history of New Year’s Eve traditions and Jay talks about the longest hiccuping record.
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Episode 48: Christmas Colors
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In tonight’s episode, Bay tells us how genders got assigned colors and Jay lists unique Christmas traditions around the world.
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Episode: 47: Line Sitters and Disappearing Monoliths
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In this latest episode, Jay interviews legendary line-sitter, Robert Samuel, to talk about how he turned waiting in line into a successful business. Then Bay investigates the mysterious disappearance of a monolith and its subsequent reappearance.
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In episode 46, Jay looks at what attracts people to infamous serial killers and Bay answers the question - do we really need 10,000 steps a day?
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Episode 45: Step and Repeat Crossover Extravaganza
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In this special Halloween episode, Jay and Bay are joined by Andrew and Matt of Step and Repeat podcast to discuss fictional movie languages and the cursed Exorcist movie set.
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In episode 44, Jay explains how the Two Party System came to be and Bay tells us how laughter can be deadly.
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In episode 43, Bay looks at the benefits and dangers of bee sting therapy and Jay interviews a special guest about what goes on behind-the-scenes of reality television.
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In tonight’s episode, Jay tells us about the world of looners while Bay takes us behind the scenes of the World Rubik’s Cube competition.
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In episode 41, Bay discusses her research on sleep walking and Jay warns us of hoarders.
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In episode 40, Jay talks about a popular new service that helps you win back your ex. Bay looks at what goes into restoring a work of art and what happens when things go wrong.
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Episode 39: Pay No Attention to the Matchmaker Behind the Curtain
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In tonight’s episode, Bay takes us over the rainbow with some very unfortunate events that took place on the set of The Wizard of Oz and Jay delves into the world of arranged marriages.
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In tonight’s episode, Jay talks about being a lefty in a right-handed world. Meanwhile, Bay breaks down how to be a world champion auctioneer.
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Episode 37: Typhoid Ticket to Nowhere
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In episode 37, Bay tells us the relevant tale of Typhoid Mary. Meanwhile Jay takes on a flight to nowhere.
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This episode features discussions on the validity of online reviews as well the history and purpose of bras.
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Tonight’s episode includes a slapping contest and the strangest diagnosable fears with even stranger names.
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Tonight’s Alien-themed episode features special guest and friend of the pod, Andrew “A” Shine to talk about leaked military footage of confirmed UFO’s. Jay delves into tales of alien abductions and possible psychological phenomena to explain them, while Bay investigates mysterious cow mutilations.
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Episode 33: State of Emotional Support
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Tonight’s episode topics include the weirdest city names across the United States and how you can make sure your pet Turkey flies first class with you.
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