Kelsey wades through the concept of Karma in Jainism, Buddhism, and Hinduism, but not before Carly and Kelsey discuss the latest 'fits, ditching social media (it's a tumultuous relationship), prioritizing your values, and Dr. Pimple Popper. Karma can take on many forms and we chat about it all! We talk about personal beliefs, karmic dirt, enlightenment, free will versus fate, reincarnation, where intention matters and where it doesn't, the controversial figure Madame Helena Blavatsky, and the Western interpretation of Karma.

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Sources:

Karma by Buddham Sharanam Gachchhami | originalbuddhas.com

Karma by Richard Gombrich | soas.ac.uk

What is Karma? by Ven. Thubten Chodron | tricycle.org

What is Karma, Really? by ​​Wolf Terry | yogajournal.com

Buddhism | nationalgeographic.org

How Karma Works by Sarah Dowdey | howstuffworks.com

Carly teaches Kelsey all about The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, one of the most famous pieces of English Victorian era literature and the most prolific books in the gothic horror genre. We learn about the author and his inspiration behind the story. We chat about how this gothic novella has influenced tv, theatre, film, and pop culture (and obviously, Arthur); we discover various themes throughout the story; have an extra-fun Jack The Ripper crossover; and even learn the truth behind the REAL-LIFE Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. This story isn't as you remember it so buckle up!

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Wikipedia

The Bizarre Truth Of Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde by Grunge | youtube.com

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Vicky Lebeau | britannica.com

Jekyll & Hyde | tvtropes.org

Kelsey and Carly dive face-first into a gallon of America's (and the world's) favorite frozen dessert; ICE CREAM! We talk about the first accounts of frozen sweet treats; the President's ice cream budget; some boss queens who invented the ice cream maker #FancyIces; the Father of Ice Cream: Augustus Jackson; the Pioneer of Ice Cream Manufacturing: Jack Fussell; the amount of ice cream Americans ate in 1854 versus now (holy moly, we weren't ready for it).

We talk about popular flavors from around the world; crazy flavor combos; even a quiz mixed in...Carly's favorite...whoopee... And of course, where do we stand on the most controversial ice cream topic to hit Dairy's stage?

Pull up a pint. We're goin' in.

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Sources:

The History of Ice Cream | idfa.org

The History of Ice Cream, One of the World’s Oldest Desserts by Elizabeth Yuko | rd.com

THANK A BLACK PERSON: Augustus Jackson, the Father of Modern Ice Cream Making by Janice R Littlejohn | medium.com

31 Surprising Food Facts You’ll Want to Know by Jonna Gallo Weppler | rd.com

Would You Try the Craziest Ice Cream Flavors in the Country? by Emma B. Kumer | tasteofhome.com

Carly and Kelsey welcome the hilarious Anna Campion from her hit podcast Oh No! with Anna Campion. This week, we're talkin' murder! The ladies chat about the early years of H.H. Holmes life, from the time he was bullied and blamed his issues on everyone else to his stint in med school that would encourage his morbid fascination with the dead. We talk about the infamous murder castle full of chutes and mazes, we choose our preferred way to die, scream at the absurdity of MULTIPLE wives and mistresses, and ponder the possibilities of how H.H. Holmes scammed and most likely murdered his right-hand man, Benjamin Pitezel.

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Sources:

H. H. Holmes Series | Last Podcast on the Left

H. H. Holmes | britannica.com

H. H. Holmes | crimemuseum.org

Murder Castle | history.com

H. H. Holmes’ victims: Benjamin Pitezel | rebeccafrostwrites.com

Wikipedia… do we even have to mention it!? Yes, yes we do. Pay them $5 if you can!

HEADS BE ROLLIN' THIS EP. Kelsey teaches Carly about the history of the guillotine! From its starring role in the French Revolution to the cutest earrings, the guillotine makes a statement. Learn about the executioners who were viewed as celebrities, inspiring everything from fashion to tattoos. We discuss the use of the guillotine in Nazi Germany and the amazing story of Sophie Scholl, Hans Scholl, and Christoph Probst and their role in the student-led resistance group known as The White Rose. We also chat about what the heck happens when your head gets chopped off. All this and more are what's in store for this episode! You better believe your head will be rollin' after all this.

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Sources:

A History of the Guillotine in Europe by Robert Wilde | thoughtco.com

8 Things You May Not Know About the Guillotine by Evan Andrews | history.com

Guillotine by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica | britannica.com

A Condemned Man Tried To Keep Blinking After His Head Was Cut Off by unreal | unrealfacts.com

10 Insane (but true) Facts about the French Guillotine by Eve | discoverwalks.com

Wikipedia4eva

Welcome back BTL listeners! We've got a fun episode for you this week where we learn all about the F-bomb! You can use it as a noun, verb, adjective, and to exclaim!!! Carly dives into the origins of the word, commonly used acronyms, historic comedians who have paved the way for this F**KING word to be used by all, and its use in media today. Can you guess how many times we say fudge (but we didn't actually say fudge)?

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Sources:

“Fuck” Documentary by Steve Anderson | steveandersonfilm.com

Origin of the F-Word | dictionary.com

Here’s Where the F-Word Comes From | bustle.com

George Carlin - 7 Words You Can’t Say on TV | youtube.com

Wikipedia!

Hey Brought to You by the Letter listeners—we will not be releasing an episode this week. Carly's sweet pup Sasha Jane passed away and we want to give Carly the time and space she needs. We’ll hit you up with more episodes soon, but in the meantime, check out previous episodes! There may be something you’ve never heard of or something know exists, but don’t know much about. Thank you for the support and we’ll see you very soon! Byeeeee

Kelsey teaches Carly all about the highest mountain in the world, but not before we chat about our trip to see LPOTL at the Met in Philly, feeling alive, karaoke, rapping woes, and Spotify playlists. We learn about the first documented journey to the top, tragic and mysterious deaths on the mountain, how to prepare for the treacherous trek, the Sherpa people of the Himalayas, what a trip up the mountain entails, dangerous conditions at every turn, the infamous "Green Boots," the worst disasters in Everest history, environmental impact on the mountain, and, of course, the Yeti!

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The Bodies Of Dead Climbers On Everest Are Serving As Guideposts by Katie Serena | allthatsinteresting.com

Everest 360 Expedition | nationalgeographic.com

Mount Everest | madisonmountaineering.com

7 Things You Should Know About Mount Everest by Jesse Greenspan | history.com

The Sherpas | mounteverest.com

Everest: Facts and Figures by Tina Gardner | thebmc.co.uk

Mount Everest | nationalgeographic.org

More Than 40 People Saw David Sharp Dying On Everest – But No One Stopped To Help Him by Gina Dimuro | allthatsinteresting.com

Kami Rita Sherpa Just Summited Everest for a Record 25th (!) Time by Michael Levy | climbing.com

How Rescuers Save Climbers on the World's Tallest Mountains by Sarah Gibbens | nationalgeographic.com

Mount Everest by (Henry Cecil) John Hunt | britannica.com

The Deadliest Disasters On Mount Everest | worldatlas.com

Six Decades of Glacier Mass Changes around Mt. Everest Are Revealed by Historical and Contemporary Images by Owen King, Atanu Bhattacharya, Sajid Ghuffar, Alex Tait, Sam Guilford, Aurora C. Elmore, and Tobias Bolch | cell.com

Everest through the eyes of a Sherpa: 'Climbers need to wake up’ by Pradeep Bashyal | bbc.com