https://simplecast.com Hosted by Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen, Sorta 'Splained is a weekly podcast that delves into curious and peculiar subjects. From history to science to pop culture, Kelin and Leah will just sort of explain something of interest to each other. Please find all of our great sources for our research here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11WA6l3kF9ebmifrZNs6IZlhGVaq7PKpzrODFaObtDQY/edit Sorta 'Splained en Thu, 2 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Thu, 2 Apr 2026 04:39:44 +0000 https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/89abfd05-18c6-4d75-8a03-3a89576b2da0/d67f441e-6301-4f2a-9e19-37997a67da76/3000x3000/0.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com episodic Hosted by Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen, Sorta 'Splained is a weekly podcast that delves into curious and peculiar subjects. From history to science to pop culture, Kelin and Leah will just sort of explain something of interest to each other. Please find all of our great sources for our research here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11WA6l3kF9ebmifrZNs6IZlhGVaq7PKpzrODFaObtDQY/edit Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen true https://feeds.simplecast.com/FievaZF4 Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen kelindaugherty@gmail.com 18a516a2-4b18-42db-96d2-da58fd47668d Thu, 2 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/go-ask-alice-OPaCPD6P Go Ask Alice Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 00:54:35 A fake memoir about a fake teenager that was actually written by a fake psychologist? What more could you want! In this episode Kelin and Leah discuss the book Go Ask Alice, the author Beatrice Sparks, and her longstanding career specializing in fake teenage pain. A fake memoir about a fake teenager that was actually written by a fake psychologist? What more could you want! In this episode Kelin and Leah discuss the book Go Ask Alice, the author Beatrice Sparks, and her longstanding career specializing in fake teenage pain. true full 74 d80a7d00-ea60-457e-a42d-0914d030a5db Tue, 3 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/u-s-national-parks-2Mp75YsZ U.S. National Parks Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:04:19 You make the great American road trip to take in the majestic views and wildlife, not to fall into a ravine or get heat stroke. There's a lot of good that can happen in our beautiful national parks, but also a lot of danger. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the deaths, tragedies, mysteries, and crimes taking place in our scenic national parks. You make the great American road trip to take in the majestic views and wildlife, not to fall into a ravine or get heat stroke. There's a lot of good that can happen in our beautiful national parks, but also a lot of danger. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the deaths, tragedies, mysteries, and crimes taking place in our scenic national parks. true full 73 aa665791-babc-426b-97a3-c38625c6c761 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/the-final-destination-franchise-52yfKjAA The Final Destination Franchise Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:13:17 We will all inevitably meet our maker one day. If we're lucky, we'll die peacefully surrounded by our cats and not by being smashed into a bloody jelly. But Final Destination put that fear into all of our hearts and made us afraid of the mundane. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the movie franchise of Final Destination. We will all inevitably meet our maker one day. If we're lucky, we'll die peacefully surrounded by our cats and not by being smashed into a bloody jelly. But Final Destination put that fear into all of our hearts and made us afraid of the mundane. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the movie franchise of Final Destination. true full 72 72f6d0a9-0d87-4376-aaa4-f09b97d7d66b Fri, 4 Jul 2025 18:24:40 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/anti-intellectualism-rS4mBr05 Anti-intellectualism Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:04:35 A mistrust in science, the degradation of the social sciences, laughing at Ross Gellar for being a paleontologist, where does all of this lead us? Turns out, hating intellect was ingrained in our society all-along. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss anti-intellectualism, its historical prevalence, and immense popularity today. A mistrust in science, the degradation of the social sciences, laughing at Ross Gellar for being a paleontologist, where does all of this lead us? Turns out, hating intellect was ingrained in our society all-along. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss anti-intellectualism, its historical prevalence, and immense popularity today. true full 71 5123867a-5f76-4e83-b859-5ee2475d2829 Sun, 8 Jun 2025 23:52:53 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/the-sims-fxk5rMAe The Sims Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:41:52 A tight-knit community filled with lore, relationship drama, and it's own unique language, sounds too good to be true. And that's because it is, unless you're in a simulation. In this episode, Kelin and Leah marvel on the computer game that rocked the 2000's, the intricacies, secrets, and wonder of playing The Sims. A tight-knit community filled with lore, relationship drama, and it's own unique language, sounds too good to be true. And that's because it is, unless you're in a simulation. In this episode, Kelin and Leah marvel on the computer game that rocked the 2000's, the intricacies, secrets, and wonder of playing The Sims. true full 70 2df4065d-a6a0-45bc-be7e-cb6c6362c5cd Sun, 13 Apr 2025 19:56:13 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/kony-2012-17wO0Veh Kony 2012 Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:12:10 How will people know that you care about a political issue if you haven't posted about it on social media? There's something beautiful in the optimism of believing we could all stop a war from our facebook likes. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the fever dream that was the viral internet documentary and campaign that was Kony 2012. How will people know that you care about a political issue if you haven't posted about it on social media? There's something beautiful in the optimism of believing we could all stop a war from our facebook likes. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the fever dream that was the viral internet documentary and campaign that was Kony 2012. true full 69 1af147da-de53-46db-8dad-0b54fa79b009 Thu, 6 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/the-lost-colony-of-roanoke-Vx_FoC9F The Lost Colony of Roanoke Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:02:20 It's the 16th century, you pack up your family, embark on a ship, and settle down in new, uncharted land. What could go wrong? Could it be starvation, murder, or a simple case of alien abduction? In this episode, Kelin and Leah consider the happenings of the Lost Colony of Roanoke. It's the 16th century, you pack up your family, embark on a ship, and settle down in new, uncharted land. What could go wrong? Could it be starvation, murder, or a simple case of alien abduction? In this episode, Kelin and Leah consider the happenings of the Lost Colony of Roanoke. true full 68 6903b3c3-ebe0-4e79-8fc3-f332699b608d Fri, 10 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/the-exxon-valdez-oil-spill-PHkxxhOb The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 00:56:14 Welcome to the Alaskan coast, a diverse ecosystem filled with wonder. One thing that does not add to the wonder is 53 million gallons of crude oil sloshing around. On this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the frustrating tale of. corporate negligence and wildlife disaster, the Exxon Valdez oil spill. Welcome to the Alaskan coast, a diverse ecosystem filled with wonder. One thing that does not add to the wonder is 53 million gallons of crude oil sloshing around. On this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the frustrating tale of. corporate negligence and wildlife disaster, the Exxon Valdez oil spill. true full 67 a2d9951b-68a5-4ccb-b65d-cd6b79062d7a Fri, 6 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/alice-roosevelt-JC_QNSOS Alice Roosevelt Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:12:29 When we talk about female pioneers we typically don't think about having a pet snake or smoking on the roof of the white house. Well, good news, in this episode Kelin and Leah discuss presidential daughter, fashion icon, and prankster, Alice Roosevelt. When we talk about female pioneers we typically don't think about having a pet snake or smoking on the roof of the white house. Well, good news, in this episode Kelin and Leah discuss presidential daughter, fashion icon, and prankster, Alice Roosevelt. true full 66 8e701645-342b-47a5-8c44-0c0c0437cb28 Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/the-teen-pregnancy-panic-of-the-2000s-zmbJ5JVV The Teen Pregnancy Panic of the 2000's Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:21:23 Ever wake up in a hot sweat worried you are a teen mom even though you are childfree and well into your 30's? Then you too may have been bombarded with the media concerning teen pregnancy media in the 2000's. In this episode, Kelin and Leah delve into panic and cultural fascination with teen pregnancy in the era of the mid 2000's. Ever wake up in a hot sweat worried you are a teen mom even though you are childfree and well into your 30's? Then you too may have been bombarded with the media concerning teen pregnancy media in the 2000's. In this episode, Kelin and Leah delve into panic and cultural fascination with teen pregnancy in the era of the mid 2000's. true full 65 9604d801-65a9-438d-a0fb-654134be6d05 Wed, 14 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/juggalos-ihXKwK8w Juggalos Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:04:06 The fans of Insane Clown Posse may sound menacing and scary (maybe it's the haunted carnival vibe or all the blade weaponry), but underneath the clown makeup and spiky hair, is just a lot of charity work and inclusivity. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the culture of the juggalos. The fans of Insane Clown Posse may sound menacing and scary (maybe it's the haunted carnival vibe or all the blade weaponry), but underneath the clown makeup and spiky hair, is just a lot of charity work and inclusivity. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the culture of the juggalos. true full 64 eecd7eb9-6fb8-4ae2-abef-bf8702bf409f Wed, 10 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/the-triangle-shirtwaist-factory-fire-ieRBWkp9 The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:06:44 Some tragic tales really stick with you, especially when the tragedy is caused by one's employer. In this episode, Kelin and Leah give thanks that they were not in the workforce of the early 20th century, considering we are chatting about the Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire. Some tragic tales really stick with you, especially when the tragedy is caused by one's employer. In this episode, Kelin and Leah give thanks that they were not in the workforce of the early 20th century, considering we are chatting about the Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire. true full 63 0093c157-6d32-4308-9d2b-4f422fee2b91 Sat, 1 Jun 2024 13:00:00 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/real-housewives-crimes-CZvrTomu Real Housewives Crimes Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:21:07 The rise and fall of the white collar criminal is certainly best portrayed in the wildly popular, culturally significant, real housewives franchise. In this episode, Kelin and Leah get get out their designer handbags, champagne flutes, and tax returns, because we're discussing the criminal underbelly of the real housewives. The rise and fall of the white collar criminal is certainly best portrayed in the wildly popular, culturally significant, real housewives franchise. In this episode, Kelin and Leah get get out their designer handbags, champagne flutes, and tax returns, because we're discussing the criminal underbelly of the real housewives. true full 62 26777495-b237-4a27-a032-0e3bcba675fa Tue, 16 Apr 2024 04:16:32 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/norwegian-black-metal-ZLXhukyf Norwegian Black Metal Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:14:13 Grab your favorite medieval weapon and your headphones because things are going to get both violent, and musical. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the wild ride that is 90's Norwegian black metal. Grab your favorite medieval weapon and your headphones because things are going to get both violent, and musical. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the wild ride that is 90's Norwegian black metal. true full 61 ea5c3d63-e1cf-4d4a-864c-dbace96fae9e Wed, 20 Mar 2024 02:41:49 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/siegfried-and-roy-M75ZOjYE Siegfried and Roy Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:05:48 Who doesn't love the whimsy and spectacle that is a flamboyant magic show in Las Vegas? Saw a woman in half, pull a rabbit out of a hat, or maybe you possibly get bitten in the neck by a giant white tiger. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the rise and fall of the incredibly famous duo that was Siegfried and Roy. Who doesn't love the whimsy and spectacle that is a flamboyant magic show in Las Vegas? Saw a woman in half, pull a rabbit out of a hat, or maybe you possibly get bitten in the neck by a giant white tiger. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the rise and fall of the incredibly famous duo that was Siegfried and Roy. true full 60 a4d05324-b569-4daa-923c-4f0db9a7b8c6 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 03:08:28 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/soylent-5as30IoB Soylent Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:06:06 Feeling behind on work and annoyed you have to take 10 minutes to shovel a leftover sandwich into your mouth to sustain yourself? Consider a meal replacement shake instead! In this dystopian episode, Kelin and Leah discuss Soylent, the company trying to strip away one of our most basic human pleasures (food). Feeling behind on work and annoyed you have to take 10 minutes to shovel a leftover sandwich into your mouth to sustain yourself? Consider a meal replacement shake instead! In this dystopian episode, Kelin and Leah discuss Soylent, the company trying to strip away one of our most basic human pleasures (food). true full 59 600653be-b2ea-4890-9030-e764805c3e08 Sun, 19 Nov 2023 19:04:15 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/the-battle-of-blair-mountain-mylpYuuO The Battle of Blair Mountain Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 00:57:54 Ever feel like your employer would rather spray you with gunfire and drop bombs on you rather then pay you a livable wage? Aw yes, a tale as old as time. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the West Virginian company towns and the coal strike that led to the Battle of Blair Mountain. Ever feel like your employer would rather spray you with gunfire and drop bombs on you rather then pay you a livable wage? Aw yes, a tale as old as time. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the West Virginian company towns and the coal strike that led to the Battle of Blair Mountain. true full 58 699a5dc2-77b4-4191-ba74-43ece9abc8ec Thu, 26 Oct 2023 03:58:12 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/nostalgia-behY1l0w Nostalgia Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:14:49 When times are hard, we often seek comforts from our youth. Whether it's rewatching your favorite tv show since college, listening to your angsty pre-teen music (Avril Lavigne obviously), or hell, just eating a fruit roll up. We (especially looking at you millenials) love nostalgia, and that's what Kelin and Leah are discussing in this episode. When times are hard, we often seek comforts from our youth. Whether it's rewatching your favorite tv show since college, listening to your angsty pre-teen music (Avril Lavigne obviously), or hell, just eating a fruit roll up. We (especially looking at you millenials) love nostalgia, and that's what Kelin and Leah are discussing in this episode. true full 57 4e87335d-071c-4897-b984-74eb67bef97b Sat, 16 Sep 2023 14:13:23 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/the-demon-core-W_teY0Wl The Demon Core Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:19:02 The wonders of science are vast! At least of course, until your skin starts sloughing off. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the fatally negligent accident that resulted in The Demon Core. The wonders of science are vast! At least of course, until your skin starts sloughing off. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the fatally negligent accident that resulted in The Demon Core. true full 56 5ac44bbe-499f-4a15-a4d4-5af760ce6e52 Sat, 19 Aug 2023 18:04:47 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/fatal-fashion-trends-yn7jihrP Fatal Fashion Trends Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 00:54:39 We're all out here trying to look our best. Fashion is fun, fashion is for everyone! And sometimes, fashion will kill you. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss various fashion trends through history that had some dangerous and deadly side effects. We're all out here trying to look our best. Fashion is fun, fashion is for everyone! And sometimes, fashion will kill you. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss various fashion trends through history that had some dangerous and deadly side effects. true full 55 140712fc-da37-4ff9-a195-83533207d3d9 Tue, 1 Aug 2023 21:57:52 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/the-hindenburg-Em6_SzYf The Hindenburg Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:10:35 The 1930's was a tumultuous time for everyone, including those rich guys floating up in their airships. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the once most extravagant, exciting, and most flammable way to travel. That's right we're chatting about the Hindenburg. The 1930's was a tumultuous time for everyone, including those rich guys floating up in their airships. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the once most extravagant, exciting, and most flammable way to travel. That's right we're chatting about the Hindenburg. true full 54 0075a2ae-123f-468a-9124-b43cc3a895d5 Wed, 28 Jun 2023 03:47:51 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/the-bimbo-642cSDMM The Bimbo Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:10:29 You know what they say, the best way to handle a political or sex scandal is to call a woman a bimbo, right? In this episode, Kelin and Leah chat about the term bimbo, the women it affected, and where the frilly, sparkly, hot pink, big-haired culture is going now. You know what they say, the best way to handle a political or sex scandal is to call a woman a bimbo, right? In this episode, Kelin and Leah chat about the term bimbo, the women it affected, and where the frilly, sparkly, hot pink, big-haired culture is going now. true full 53 6c48c9ad-395e-4c4c-98f7-99e95d9d0348 Wed, 17 May 2023 03:40:46 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/mount-everest-GH9r5Vmc Mount Everest Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:18:19 Of all the worst ways to die, suffocating in a traffic jam up a mountain while your nose freezes off, may be pretty far up there on the list. Grab your crampons and your oxygen masks, because on this episode Kelin and Leah discuss the mammoth of a mountain which is Mount Everest. Of all the worst ways to die, suffocating in a traffic jam up a mountain while your nose freezes off, may be pretty far up there on the list. Grab your crampons and your oxygen masks, because on this episode Kelin and Leah discuss the mammoth of a mountain which is Mount Everest. true full 52 f5451a97-afde-4693-aa5a-75ce96531402 Fri, 24 Mar 2023 03:41:10 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/the-costa-concordia-disaster-kN9bXZyq The Costa Concordia Disaster Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:25:14 The next time you're sunbathing on your latest Royal Caribbean cruise, maybe take a quick second to look around and see if you know where the life vests are stored. A captain must go down with their ship, or do they? In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the Costa Concordia Disaster. The next time you're sunbathing on your latest Royal Caribbean cruise, maybe take a quick second to look around and see if you know where the life vests are stored. A captain must go down with their ship, or do they? In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the Costa Concordia Disaster. true full 51 18a05c8e-468d-4497-b0d5-2c6c01edd5ff Fri, 3 Mar 2023 05:06:47 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/project-nim-the-chimp-BybEQwHT Project Nim the Chimp Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:13:25 If you are like us and hold debilitating and paralyzing fear of a wild animal mauling, well we have quite the episode for you. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the wildly unprofessional, highly dangerous, and just completely unhinged and upsetting study which was Project Nim (the chimp). Also, Kelin and Leah celebrate their 50th episode! If you are like us and hold debilitating and paralyzing fear of a wild animal mauling, well we have quite the episode for you. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the wildly unprofessional, highly dangerous, and just completely unhinged and upsetting study which was Project Nim (the chimp). Also, Kelin and Leah celebrate their 50th episode! true full 50 2624fb67-c0f5-4b3e-ae44-89503b157ab1 Wed, 1 Feb 2023 05:07:01 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/the-nonprofit-industrial-complex-ktq_BZKK The Nonprofit Industrial Complex Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:03:08 We all want to make the world to be a better, sweeter, smilier, place, so nonprofits should be the perfect remedy! However, much to all of our dismay, that's not always the case. In this episode Kelin and Leah chat about the nonprofit industrial complex. We all want to make the world to be a better, sweeter, smilier, place, so nonprofits should be the perfect remedy! However, much to all of our dismay, that's not always the case. In this episode Kelin and Leah chat about the nonprofit industrial complex. true full 49 0daffe0e-dc3e-434f-ac63-7342a016e595 Wed, 28 Dec 2022 04:13:04 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/minimalism-UuLeFlZs Minimalism Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:07:10 There may be a fine line between saving your money by buying stuff you don't need, and living in a vacant museum. If white walls and gray floors are your vibe-great! It may just not be ours. In this episode Kelin and Leah discuss the trend of minimalism. There may be a fine line between saving your money by buying stuff you don't need, and living in a vacant museum. If white walls and gray floors are your vibe-great! It may just not be ours. In this episode Kelin and Leah discuss the trend of minimalism. true full 48 c29a8f79-3e24-4958-a5df-407a04065f42 Fri, 4 Nov 2022 02:56:35 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/the-ouija-board-wakTD9u_ The Ouija Board Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:06:46 No game night is complete without monopoly, scrabble, and of course, conjuring the dead. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the history, cultural relevance, and overall absurdity of the one and only spooky Ouija board. No game night is complete without monopoly, scrabble, and of course, conjuring the dead. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the history, cultural relevance, and overall absurdity of the one and only spooky Ouija board. true full 47 e1d85f6e-ef29-4dc9-abe6-39c77125991c Thu, 13 Oct 2022 03:41:37 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/undercover-boss-4Q0bFYbx Undercover Boss Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:15:42 If a new employee starts following you around with a fake mustache and rat tail and a camera crew, then you may be in the midst of some very well-crafted capitalist propaganda. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the strange, long-running reality show, Undercover Boss. If a new employee starts following you around with a fake mustache and rat tail and a camera crew, then you may be in the midst of some very well-crafted capitalist propaganda. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the strange, long-running reality show, Undercover Boss. true full 46 77d75a99-4dc4-43e7-87e9-c6bc7aa039ac Thu, 15 Sep 2022 02:02:23 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/peta-k1Wgc68J PETA Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:20:07 Aw yes, nothing screams animal rights like shocks, sex, and controversy. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the very complicated relationship they have with PETA and all of it's many marketing schemes in the name of animal protection and conservation. Aw yes, nothing screams animal rights like shocks, sex, and controversy. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the very complicated relationship they have with PETA and all of it's many marketing schemes in the name of animal protection and conservation. true full 45 329a3106-f4c0-4bad-9ed7-977337f7758a Wed, 24 Aug 2022 03:30:01 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/amelia-earhart-14vJRMhv Amelia Earhart Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:20:14 Grab your bomber jacket and your aviators, cause if men can sit in a metal tube flying thousands of feet over the ocean, then why can't the ladies? In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss Amelia Earhart, her legacy, and the role of women in the aviation industry. Grab your bomber jacket and your aviators, cause if men can sit in a metal tube flying thousands of feet over the ocean, then why can't the ladies? In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss Amelia Earhart, her legacy, and the role of women in the aviation industry. true full 44 f292294a-51cd-440f-9aeb-c7d4a68c9576 Sat, 20 Aug 2022 01:31:57 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/the-2014-hudson-project-2l6NSv6d The 2014 Hudson Project Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:23:32 Was life simpler in 2014? Lorde and tumblr were all the rave, galaxy print was everywhere. It also turned out to be quite the muddy summer for Leah (and upstate New York). In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss 2014's music festival, The Hudson Project. Was life simpler in 2014? Lorde and tumblr were all the rave, galaxy print was everywhere. It also turned out to be quite the muddy summer for Leah (and upstate New York). In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss 2014's music festival, The Hudson Project. true full 43 42afa8db-4549-471d-baf5-05c793b1ce95 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 04:09:11 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/rage-against-the-machine-6o5_zhzN Rage Against the Machine Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:06:29 If lately you're feeling upset, concerned, or maybe, well pure, unadulterated, heated, rage-then look no further. Because in this episode, Kelin and Leah thrash right into the mosh pit that is Rage Against the Machine. If lately you're feeling upset, concerned, or maybe, well pure, unadulterated, heated, rage-then look no further. Because in this episode, Kelin and Leah thrash right into the mosh pit that is Rage Against the Machine. true full 42 92098e3c-c7ea-4b2a-9919-f2b66e6fe274 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 17:31:35 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/dungeons-and-dragons-chfRwN45 Dungeons and Dragons Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:15:36 Ever worry your favorite game is going to turn you into worshipping the dark lord? Well, get those imagination wheels turning, because in this episode Kelin and Leah are talking about the moral panic that surrounded the role-playing game, Dungeons and Dragons. Ever worry your favorite game is going to turn you into worshipping the dark lord? Well, get those imagination wheels turning, because in this episode Kelin and Leah are talking about the moral panic that surrounded the role-playing game, Dungeons and Dragons. true full 41 33cd1451-d1d7-4989-8ab3-f8cf8236b934 Tue, 17 May 2022 03:27:14 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/shaving-7N6y5Y2i Shaving Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:05:32 What's the deal with body hair? Why do women shave? And why are we giving ourselves cuts and razor burn when we're trying to contort our legs in a tiny motel shower? Well, in this episode Kelin and Leah discuss the history of shaving and female body hair removal. What's the deal with body hair? Why do women shave? And why are we giving ourselves cuts and razor burn when we're trying to contort our legs in a tiny motel shower? Well, in this episode Kelin and Leah discuss the history of shaving and female body hair removal. true full 40 4dc5fa10-5eb5-46d9-84e9-210d680da1cc Thu, 21 Apr 2022 02:23:56 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/the-oath-keepers-J9_0jXuB The Oath Keepers Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 00:59:58 If you've been thinking that what our American history has been missing was more violent coups and standoffs, then we've got just the treat for you. Get ready to have learn about some major beef with the federal government, cause in this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the radical, far-right, hate group-the Oath Keepers. If you've been thinking that what our American history has been missing was more violent coups and standoffs, then we've got just the treat for you. Get ready to have learn about some major beef with the federal government, cause in this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the radical, far-right, hate group-the Oath Keepers. true full 39 bdad11be-ecef-4cbd-84ef-4d9180101fd0 Wed, 23 Mar 2022 03:01:24 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/the-2022-world-cup-OvntJPsu The 2022 World Cup Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 00:54:43 Controversies, bribery, corruption, human rights violations, FIFA has done it all. So, in this episode, Kelin and Leah, two women who know almost nothing about sports, discuss the upcoming 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Go team! Controversies, bribery, corruption, human rights violations, FIFA has done it all. So, in this episode, Kelin and Leah, two women who know almost nothing about sports, discuss the upcoming 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Go team! true full 38 b8bb1898-c77f-4d5b-b11e-3726dae288d7 Sat, 26 Feb 2022 03:23:52 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/the-kennedy-curse-RxPXf8Vn The Kennedy Curse Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:07:52 Tragedies happen. But sometimes, a whole lot of tragedies (not to mention the ugly skeletons in the closet) happen to our favorite American dynasty. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the supposed Kennedy Curse. Tragedies happen. But sometimes, a whole lot of tragedies (not to mention the ugly skeletons in the closet) happen to our favorite American dynasty. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the supposed Kennedy Curse. true full 37 5ab9bc5a-3d3d-4ab9-96eb-6e76b56209db Mon, 14 Feb 2022 21:53:30 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/subway-part-2-5OshwQSx Subway Part 2 Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 00:38:59 Welcome back for our first two parter! Kelin and Leah continue to chat about Subway and all those skeletons in our most famous sandwich corporation's closet. Welcome back for our first two parter! Kelin and Leah continue to chat about Subway and all those skeletons in our most famous sandwich corporation's closet. true full 36 a1cf5c7e-2e23-47c7-8b87-b83e1925a95f Mon, 14 Feb 2022 21:41:44 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/subway-iFNpYGcL Subway Part 1 Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 00:59:03 What brings all of the very different people in the world together? Correct, it's the sandwich. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the biggest sub chain there is. So head to the nearest airport, strip mall, or shopping plaza, because we are talking about Subway. What brings all of the very different people in the world together? Correct, it's the sandwich. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the biggest sub chain there is. So head to the nearest airport, strip mall, or shopping plaza, because we are talking about Subway. true full 35 085d6d72-2e66-4134-a215-f564712d11a1 Sat, 22 Jan 2022 03:49:05 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/mcbling-culture-rR7wblkW McBling Culture Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:24:23 Miss the old days when romance was real? Like on the hit show Rock of Love? How about when fashion was iconic? Like a bedazzled, hot pink Von Dutch hat? Reminisce on your favorites of 00's throwbacks on this episode where Kelin and Leah talk about McBling culture. Miss the old days when romance was real? Like on the hit show Rock of Love? How about when fashion was iconic? Like a bedazzled, hot pink Von Dutch hat? Reminisce on your favorites of 00's throwbacks on this episode where Kelin and Leah talk about McBling culture. true full 34 db3b6065-2619-4657-930f-f4abcc800ef0 Sat, 18 Dec 2021 03:14:04 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/the-hope-diamond-XT1h2uAz The Hope Diamond Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:17:49 Who doesn't love cursed jewelry? Especially when it's really shiny jewelry that ruins a bunch of super rich people's lives? Well in this episode Kelin and Leah discuss the famously volatile and ridiculous, Hope Diamond. Who doesn't love cursed jewelry? Especially when it's really shiny jewelry that ruins a bunch of super rich people's lives? Well in this episode Kelin and Leah discuss the famously volatile and ridiculous, Hope Diamond. true full 33 4e56346b-ef2d-4c43-87a9-644a024323b5 Wed, 24 Nov 2021 04:40:34 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/acne-yUz6b6rF Acne Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:09:50 The ladies are back! And on this episode make sure to grab your oils, masks, and serums, because Kelin and Leah are chatting about those pesky, sometimes painful, oftentimes frustrating, little red bumps we call acne. The ladies are back! And on this episode make sure to grab your oils, masks, and serums, because Kelin and Leah are chatting about those pesky, sometimes painful, oftentimes frustrating, little red bumps we call acne. true full 32 ba7de052-6c61-4630-b897-7c87cfe660f3 Thu, 5 Aug 2021 04:22:46 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/pablo-picasso-etPVSdpq Pablo Picasso Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:00:13 Pablo Picasso-an artistic visionary or just a guy in desperate need of a dating counselor? Hey, it's all in the same! In this episode, Kelin and Leah unpack the eccentric, troubling life of monkey-owning, bird-loving, serial-dater, artist, Pablo Picasso. Pablo Picasso-an artistic visionary or just a guy in desperate need of a dating counselor? Hey, it's all in the same! In this episode, Kelin and Leah unpack the eccentric, troubling life of monkey-owning, bird-loving, serial-dater, artist, Pablo Picasso. true full 31 d87a168d-b019-48d0-96fe-07952fa05694 Wed, 30 Jun 2021 03:17:27 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/dark-triad-M88fo_q1 Dark Triad Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 00:59:18 Some people will just not be your cup of tea. Many of us kind souls just can't get down with manipulation, self-obsession, and a lack of empathy. So in this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the personality traits that make the Dark Triad. Some people will just not be your cup of tea. Many of us kind souls just can't get down with manipulation, self-obsession, and a lack of empathy. So in this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the personality traits that make the Dark Triad. true full 30 bcfe95f8-c9ee-4de4-9ffc-a0ed33b330ba Mon, 31 May 2021 02:48:01 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/operation-mongoose-41pW1Sfw Operation Mongoose Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 00:58:48 Who says you can't involve the mob, a presidential assassination, seashells, and cigars all in one story? The CIA certainly can't say so, considering today Kelin and Leah are discussing the CIA's plan to take out Fidel Castro, otherwise known as Operation Mongoose. Who says you can't involve the mob, a presidential assassination, seashells, and cigars all in one story? The CIA certainly can't say so, considering today Kelin and Leah are discussing the CIA's plan to take out Fidel Castro, otherwise known as Operation Mongoose. true full 29 b48bda56-f490-4b8c-a21a-e7ac6b271967 Mon, 26 Apr 2021 03:22:11 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/the-intellectual-dark-web-5vJtirP0 The Intellectual Dark Web Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 00:56:46 In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the Intellectual Dark Web. So if you are in the market for joining a club may we suggest bird watching, knitting, or honestly anything else than this group. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the Intellectual Dark Web. So if you are in the market for joining a club may we suggest bird watching, knitting, or honestly anything else than this group. true full 28 72be1a08-946e-40b5-b065-85c368d70d17 Mon, 5 Apr 2021 02:42:33 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/disney-theme-parks-AwSfVfgL Disney Theme Parks Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 00:56:45 Grab your sunscreen, fanny pack, and mickey mouse ears and get ready to argue about which Disney princess is the worst! In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the weird, creepy, and sometimes deadly side of Disney theme parks. Grab your sunscreen, fanny pack, and mickey mouse ears and get ready to argue about which Disney princess is the worst! In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the weird, creepy, and sometimes deadly side of Disney theme parks. true full 27 1b7ed0ce-e3ac-473e-91f3-a99d8bde9117 Sat, 20 Mar 2021 03:08:05 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/orgasms-sw_cyA_O Orgasms Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:15:32 Put your kiddos away because for this NSFW episode Kelin and Leah are discussing those fun, exciting, and yet sometimes, mysterious and confusing things we call orgasms. Put your kiddos away because for this NSFW episode Kelin and Leah are discussing those fun, exciting, and yet sometimes, mysterious and confusing things we call orgasms. true full 26 87c52f62-7de7-493b-a440-722c1748edb1 Mon, 8 Mar 2021 03:17:27 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/the-40-hour-work-week-YlxzfZXK The 40-Hour Work Week Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:01:09 Feeling fatigued and overworked? For this episode, skip that work meeting, ignore that email, and take more bathroom breaks during work because Kelin and Leah discuss the out-dated, inefficient business model that is the 40 hour work week. Feeling fatigued and overworked? For this episode, skip that work meeting, ignore that email, and take more bathroom breaks during work because Kelin and Leah discuss the out-dated, inefficient business model that is the 40 hour work week. true full 25 016d6dab-eace-4249-89de-a277afc68eeb Mon, 8 Feb 2021 04:14:53 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/judy-garland-lx2JTQnz Judy Garland Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 00:57:56 Get out your blue gingham and picnic basket, and start harmonizing because in this episode Kelin and Leah will be discussing the tumultuous and harrowing life of the iconic Judy Garland. Get out your blue gingham and picnic basket, and start harmonizing because in this episode Kelin and Leah will be discussing the tumultuous and harrowing life of the iconic Judy Garland. true full 24 24d743ec-e8b5-4723-a631-41c597a7e8d2 Tue, 15 Dec 2020 04:47:41 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/goop-Rof17CAI Goop Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:12:20 If during these trying times you've missed insanely overpriced goods and pseudoscience practices that will most likely cause you bodily harm, then have you considered Gwenyth Paltrow's lifestyle brand Goop? Perfect, since that's what Kelin and Leah will be discussing in this episode. If during these trying times you've missed insanely overpriced goods and pseudoscience practices that will most likely cause you bodily harm, then have you considered Gwenyth Paltrow's lifestyle brand Goop? Perfect, since that's what Kelin and Leah will be discussing in this episode. true full 23 8f5d4d97-7926-477b-b1d9-42a291798836 Tue, 24 Nov 2020 04:26:33 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/perfectionism-0Xg27W40 Perfectionism Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 00:52:20 Wanting things to be perfect is a ridiculous and impossible standard. And yet, that doesn't stop humans from trying! In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss that very persistent and annoying tick that is perfectionism. Wanting things to be perfect is a ridiculous and impossible standard. And yet, that doesn't stop humans from trying! In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss that very persistent and annoying tick that is perfectionism. true full 22 17a253fa-5908-478b-a61d-eeef346fc616 Tue, 3 Nov 2020 04:23:46 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/poltergeists-bHFo5hs5 Poltergeists Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 00:55:32 Good gracious, an unwanton and sinister energy is disrupting sleep, flicking on all your lights, and pinching your butt. No, it's not an annoying roommate, it's just a little, cute poltergeist here to haunt you forever! Good gracious, an unwanton and sinister energy is disrupting sleep, flicking on all your lights, and pinching your butt. No, it's not an annoying roommate, it's just a little, cute poltergeist here to haunt you forever! true full 21 031c1533-1542-48e7-bfea-e59b2e134c8e Tue, 29 Sep 2020 14:58:09 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/tmz-6h8PeUZN TMZ Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 00:58:49 Put on your bucket hat and Juicy Couture velour tracksuit because in this episode Kelin and Leah are going back in time to the mid-2000s. What added to the gaudy and obnoxious aesthetic of this time period? That's right, we're discussing the media empire that is TMZ. Put on your bucket hat and Juicy Couture velour tracksuit because in this episode Kelin and Leah are going back in time to the mid-2000s. What added to the gaudy and obnoxious aesthetic of this time period? That's right, we're discussing the media empire that is TMZ. true full 20 58c2dc23-0f17-4654-b1fc-d30962f06732 Sat, 26 Sep 2020 16:33:34 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/rasputin-9RhgGJTM Rasputin Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 00:54:22 A guy who's into horse thievery, pilgrimages, and mystical healing walks into the Russian roayal palace and asks the queen "Hey want me to change the course of Russian history?". And well, the rest is history. Yep, Kelin and Leah are discussing the mysterious Rasputin. A guy who's into horse thievery, pilgrimages, and mystical healing walks into the Russian roayal palace and asks the queen "Hey want me to change the course of Russian history?". And well, the rest is history. Yep, Kelin and Leah are discussing the mysterious Rasputin. true full 19 e7995a6e-8f2a-4be0-8824-90bbf8c77b78 Sat, 5 Sep 2020 20:43:30 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/wind-RbVZ4ZNL Wind Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:19:49 Your skirt flies up while you're walking to work, flashing innocent pedestrians. The cause? Well the answer my friends, is blowing in the wind. That's right, in this episode Kelin and Leah discuss wind. Your skirt flies up while you're walking to work, flashing innocent pedestrians. The cause? Well the answer my friends, is blowing in the wind. That's right, in this episode Kelin and Leah discuss wind. true full 18 2966067c-2d6f-4a87-b89c-9c4e369af01f Tue, 4 Aug 2020 02:47:19 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/the-school-to-prison-pipeline-qKcAFzAB The School-to-Prison Pipeline Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 00:52:51 Fast track to the airport? Presto. Fast-track security line? Sign me up. Fast track from school to incarceration? Wait, that doesn't sound right. But unfortunately, there's the school-to-prison pipeline, which is what Kelin and Leah will be discussing in this episode. Fast track to the airport? Presto. Fast-track security line? Sign me up. Fast track from school to incarceration? Wait, that doesn't sound right. But unfortunately, there's the school-to-prison pipeline, which is what Kelin and Leah will be discussing in this episode. true full 17 153bfbff-974c-4969-98b3-20d2b6bd740f Thu, 23 Jul 2020 02:55:10 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/cannibalism-D4MdaD0A Cannibalism Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:05:57 If you've ever thought about which of your friends would taste the best, and subsequently which dipping sauce you'd use, then by golly, this episode is for you. Because Kelin and Leah are here to discuss the horrors of cannibalism. If you've ever thought about which of your friends would taste the best, and subsequently which dipping sauce you'd use, then by golly, this episode is for you. Because Kelin and Leah are here to discuss the horrors of cannibalism. true full 16 752ce1f3-39a1-4c20-be55-77b6948ab46a Mon, 13 Jul 2020 21:16:55 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/prohibition-HSjpmKY4 Prohibition Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:25:01 Happy hour anyone? Wine tastings? Frat keggers? In this episode, Kelin and Leah reminisce on a time when all that was a punishable offense, we're talking about prohibition. Happy hour anyone? Wine tastings? Frat keggers? In this episode, Kelin and Leah reminisce on a time when all that was a punishable offense, we're talking about prohibition. true full 15 c3b8c00f-d44c-4745-8bef-508ef20aeab8 Sat, 20 Jun 2020 04:09:39 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/the-anti-vaxxer-movement-nl7931xl The Anti-Vaxxer Movement Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 00:56:48 Finding yourself nostalgic of those days you feared coming down with rubella? Us neither, but somehow there's a debate, so on this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the anti-vaxxer movement. Finding yourself nostalgic of those days you feared coming down with rubella? Us neither, but somehow there's a debate, so on this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the anti-vaxxer movement. true full 14 1062dfb4-94d5-480c-9574-5e5842a7af2a Sun, 14 Jun 2020 16:14:26 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/bluetooth-NvRSlnxa Bluetooth Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:18:53 What do ancient Norse runes and ultra-high-frequency radio waves have in common? Well if you guessed Bluetooth you'd be right, and that's exactly what Kelin and Leah are discussing in this episode. What do ancient Norse runes and ultra-high-frequency radio waves have in common? Well if you guessed Bluetooth you'd be right, and that's exactly what Kelin and Leah are discussing in this episode. true full 13 a3162cf7-b89a-42af-899a-4d690d722ed2 Thu, 28 May 2020 17:59:48 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/the-irish-potato-famine-dyFKWIuP The Irish Potato Famine Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:00:01 Ever wondered how bleak and joyless life would be without the one and only potato? Yeah us too, that's why on this episode Kelin and Leah are looking back on the Irish Potato Famine. Ever wondered how bleak and joyless life would be without the one and only potato? Yeah us too, that's why on this episode Kelin and Leah are looking back on the Irish Potato Famine. true full 12 bf2306d2-e60c-4261-a043-d866fcb3f91c Thu, 28 May 2020 03:38:53 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/airplanes-dI7_siyA Airplanes Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:21:39 Is quarantine having you miss traveling? Well imagine grabbing your passport, eating from a tiny bag of peanuts, and sitting way too close to a snoring guy, cause this episode Kelin and Leah discuss airplanes! Is quarantine having you miss traveling? Well imagine grabbing your passport, eating from a tiny bag of peanuts, and sitting way too close to a snoring guy, cause this episode Kelin and Leah discuss airplanes! true full 11 b9264ce3-6d42-4594-baa5-9f3e175c34d0 Sat, 9 May 2020 02:59:23 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/redlining-CtDAns9r Redlining Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:01:59 When you live on either side of an imaginary red line, things can be drastically different. So on this episode, Kelin and Leah tackle redlining, a great issue to cause anyone's blood to boil! When you live on either side of an imaginary red line, things can be drastically different. So on this episode, Kelin and Leah tackle redlining, a great issue to cause anyone's blood to boil! true full 10 d68aef50-094c-4047-9118-8639212e4b00 Sat, 2 May 2020 04:32:32 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/the-moon-G2cx3yGN The Moon Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:35:10 On this episode, Kelin and Leah explore and contemplate colonizing that big beautiful orb up there in the sky that we call the moon. On this episode, Kelin and Leah explore and contemplate colonizing that big beautiful orb up there in the sky that we call the moon. true full 9 fb28f524-9ffa-42df-bfe8-ec0057e6983f Sun, 26 Apr 2020 04:33:48 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/fight-club-arR293BO Fight Club Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 00:54:18 Finding yourself compelled to throw some punches? Yeah, we get it, so this week Kelin and Leah will be covering the angst-ridden film that is Fight Club. Finding yourself compelled to throw some punches? Yeah, we get it, so this week Kelin and Leah will be covering the angst-ridden film that is Fight Club. true full 8 7b991bb4-3c95-432b-88fb-072989e2f18a Wed, 8 Apr 2020 03:02:40 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/compassion-fatigue-FeK8w3OQ Compassion Fatigue Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:05:45 Feeling weary, irritable, unable to go to bed at a decent hour? During these quarantined times, Kelin and Leah are here to talk about compassion fatigue. Feeling weary, irritable, unable to go to bed at a decent hour? During these quarantined times, Kelin and Leah are here to talk about compassion fatigue. true full 7 837c7af4-5d58-4afe-b3d4-6288d8d5b0cf Wed, 8 Apr 2020 03:02:24 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/barcodes-PyGFCIqK Barcodes Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:05:16 Ever found yourself hypnotized by the scanner while at the self-checkout? Well then good news, because this episode has Kelin and Leah explaining barcodes. Ever found yourself hypnotized by the scanner while at the self-checkout? Well then good news, because this episode has Kelin and Leah explaining barcodes. true full 6 62bda36b-da22-4d95-8317-cdfe07a80658 Wed, 8 Apr 2020 03:02:08 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/gendering-humor-AgUnfxdW Gendering Humor Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:12:14 With some exasperation and mild frustrations, Kelin and Leah discuss how gender plays a role in humor. With some exasperation and mild frustrations, Kelin and Leah discuss how gender plays a role in humor. true full 5 7d3d3c5a-8f67-4297-8ce8-c9a16625a3f2 Wed, 8 Apr 2020 03:01:44 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/gaslighting-UAmFF_p8 Gaslighting Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:03:59 Gaslighting is a kind of psychological manipulation. What's up with that? Well, Kelin and Leah are here to talk about it. Gaslighting is a kind of psychological manipulation. What's up with that? Well, Kelin and Leah are here to talk about it. true full 4 b750b056-1762-45d6-9ed8-769f870a63df Wed, 8 Apr 2020 03:01:27 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/toilets-6SiukMvY Toilets Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 01:26:22 For this episode of Sorta 'Splained, Kelin and Leah take a deep dive down into that porcelain bowl we call the toilet. For this episode of Sorta 'Splained, Kelin and Leah take a deep dive down into that porcelain bowl we call the toilet. true full 3 95e39aaf-3a34-4281-920f-3ec7b5560e4d Wed, 8 Apr 2020 03:01:10 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/sleep-deprivation-QEXFU0uu Sleep Deprivation Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 00:50:33 This week on Sorta 'Splained, Kelin and Leah have stayed up for many nights to talk to you about sleep deprivation. This week on Sorta 'Splained, Kelin and Leah have stayed up for many nights to talk to you about sleep deprivation. true full 2 a6dd2df8-2cae-4927-ab3e-3295c2f4553e Wed, 8 Apr 2020 03:00:49 +0000 kelindaugherty@gmail.com (Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen) https://sorta-splained.simplecast.com/episodes/service-animals-EGJD97ni Service Animals Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen 00:40:12 This week on Sorta 'Splained, Kelin and Leah cover those little furry helpers we call service animals. This week on Sorta 'Splained, Kelin and Leah cover those little furry helpers we call service animals. true full 1