Ep. #37 | The Origins of Popular Superstition...

Where does the time go? Was it really just yesterday that Jae was jumping in to record podcast episodes during HWAITING? Was it really last year that AleXa became a permanent co-host? Sometimes questions are just hard to answer even with the power of the Internet. But one thing's ...  Show more

Jae and AleXa warm up their vocal cords in this episode and look into the biology of what makes a great singer. Luckily, it's not just about being born with the right genes but like any other muscle or skill, it can be practiced to (near) perfection! And stay tuned until the very ...  Show more

Friday the 13th is just around the corner! But what is the history surrounding this unlucky day? In this episode of Thick & Thin, I look into the roots of many popular superstitions in hopes of discovering the truth. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: http ...  Show more

You’ve never opened an umbrella indoors, or walked underneath a ladder. And every Friday the 13th, you take extra care not to invite misfortune: no stepping on sidewalk cracks, no clumsiness with the salt shaker. Why take any chances? Every week on Superstitions, explore the back ...  Show more

BOO! It's time for another binchtacular Halloween episode! Join Julia and Nick in costume as they explore humanity's pettiest tradition: CURSES! From blighted crops and ancient binding spells to Etsy witches who can hex your ex, they unpack the storied history of transforming rag ...  Show more

Just in time for spooky season, it’s an episode all about superstitions! Do you avoid the number 13? Or maybe it’s your lucky number, like Taylor Swift? In this episode we’ll look at why we have such strong feelings toward 13, and we’ll hear about other unlucky and lucky numbers ...  Show more