The Stinky History of Human Hygiene

The Stinky History of Human Hygiene

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The SYSK Annual Halloween Freaky Spooktacular 2026!

Get yourself ready to freak out with this year’s extra-freak Halloween freak-fest, starring the voice acting talents of Chuck and Josh. This year we feature stories from WW Jacobs and WF Harvey, both of whom, if they were alive, would love this episode.See omnystudio.com/listener ...  Show more

Short Stuff: The Enfield Monster

Did a strange cryptid show up in Enfield, Illinois in 1973? Some people think so. DO YOU?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

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