Superfluous

Welcome to Superfluous with Alena and Jeanette! These scrappy gals will be sharing only the best non-essential information with you! Through two vaguely related stories they will fill your head with facts you never knew you wanted, but deep down you really need. Only the good stuff. Just the froth. So get ready to be just a little bit smarter about something that probably won’t do you much good- Superfluous! Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental

Episode 64: Way Out West 01/17/2024

Episode 64: Way Out West Episode 64: Way Out West Western Movies and The Woke West Jeanette shares her Western expertise, and sooo many winter movie recommendations (as long as they are Westerns). Alena talks about what The West was really like, and its not like you see in the movies! Please like, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review! Podcast Music by Basement Face Topics Include: Western Movies, Western Genres, Western Movie Actors, Women Centered Westerns, Diversity in the Old West, Gay Cowboys /episode/index/show/superfluous/id/29534368

Episode 63: Getting In The Christmas Spirits 12/17/2023

Episode 63: Getting In The Christmas Spirits Episode 63: Getting in the Christmas Spirits Holiday Drinks and The Marshmallow Test Alena takes us on a deep dive on the history of favorite holiday drinks. Jeanette debunks the marshmallow test. Podcast Music by /episode/index/show/superfluous/id/29109918

Episode 62: Oh Hey Satan! 11/15/2023

Episode 62: Oh Hey Satan! Episode 62: Oh Hey Satan! The Satanic Temple and The Illuminati Guess who’s back! It's US, your favorite podcast duo, and we are so excited to be at it again! In this episode, Jeanette tells us all about The Satanic Temple and their noble works. Alena gives us a “fact” filled report on celebrity Faustian bargains with the Illuminati. Donate to The Satanic Temple’s campaigns And see their delightful abortion jingles Podcast Music by Please like, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review! /episode/index/show/superfluous/id/28639103

Episode 61: To Catch a Leprechaun 03/17/2023

Episode 61: To Catch a Leprechaun Episode 61: To Catch a Leprechaun Dying the Chicago River Green and How to Catch a Leprechaun In this episode Jeanette tells us the history of dying the Chicago River green for St. Patrick’s Day. Alena gives you the definitive way to catch a leprechaun. 100% backed by science. Please like, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review! Podcast Music by /episode/index/show/superfluous/id/26262720

Episode 60: A Higher Road 01/18/2023

Episode 60: A Higher Road Episode 60: A Higher Road Interview with author D. Neil Elliott A conversation with D. Neil Elliott about his journey to spiritual discovery. Check out his book: Podcast Music by /episode/index/show/superfluous/id/25647300

Episode 59: Mark it a Hall-A-Day 12/17/2022

Episode 59: Mark it a Hall-A-Day Episode 59: Mark it a Hall-A-Day Hallmark Holiday Movies and Hall and Oates Call Line Alena takes a deep dive into the Hallmark Holiday Movie machine. Jeanette gives you some numbers you can call for a little holiday pickme up. Bonus Content! Join our Patreon page and get a pack of 15 Hallmark Bingo Cards created by Alena! The ONLY way to enjoy Hallmark movies! Get a set of 8 printed Hallmark Bingo cards: Hotline Numbers from the Episode: Callin’ Oates: 719-26-OATES The Existential Crisis Hotline: 800-488-7211 Dial-A-Song: 844-387-6962 Peptoc: 707-873-7862 Podcast Music by /episode/index/show/superfluous/id/25360062

Episode 58: Its Crystal Clear 11/16/2022

Episode 58: Its Crystal Clear Episode 58: Its Crystal Clear James Madison’s Crystal Flute and Crystal Skulls Jeanette tells us the real history of the Republicans most beloved musical instrument. Alena uncovers the mystery of the 13 crystal skulls. Bonus cult talk and listener shaming. Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: Welcome to our first sponsor: Flippin’ Cool Spatulas! Find them on IG @flippincoolspatulas and /episode/index/show/superfluous/id/25043442

Episode 57: The ‘Ol Razzle Dazzle 09/20/2022

Episode 57: The ‘Ol Razzle Dazzle Episode 57: The ‘Ol Razzle Dazzle Dazzle Boats and Vajazzling Alena tells us about dazzle boats, and we are still not convinced they are real. Jeanette tells us about vajazzling/pejazzaling. Bonus rant about Cup Noodles Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: Welcome to our first sponsor: Flippin’ Cool Spatulas! Find them on IG @flippincoolspatulas and /episode/index/show/superfluous/id/24436899

Episode 56: Roe vs….. 07/20/2022

Episode 56: Roe vs….. Episode 56: Roe vs….. Norma McCorvy and Caviar Jeanette tells us about the woman who became Jane Roe- Norma McCorvy. Alena explains the difference between Roe and Caviar. When does life begin for a fish? An episode full of “well actually…” moments you can impress your friends with. Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: Welcome to our first sponsor: Flippin’ Cool Spatulas! Find them on IG @flippincoolspatulas and /episode/index/show/superfluous/id/23801387

Lil' Tiny Minisode #1- Book Club: The Professor and The Madman 07/07/2022

Lil' Tiny Minisode #1- Book Club: The Professor and The Madman The Professor and The Madman by Simon Winchester Our second Superfluous Book Club episode, our first Lil’ Tiny Minisode! This shortie is about the fantastic book “The Professor and The Madman'' by Simon Winchester. Spoilers abound, so you might want to read it first (or just get the summary from us and look smart without the work). Next Superfluous Book Club pick is: “The Psychopath Test” by Jon Ronson Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: Welcome to our first sponsor: Flippin’ Cool Spatulas! Find them on IG @flippincoolspatulas and /episode/index/show/superfluous/id/23669189

Episode 55: Art and Manifestation by Delao 06/01/2022

Episode 55: Art and Manifestation by Delao Jeanette and Alena interview the incredible artist Lance Delao. Delao works primarily with duct tape, making photorealistic portraits. His work has been featured most recently at the Van Gogh Interactive exhibit that is traveling the country. He is a master of manifestation and an inspiration for following your dreams! You can find his amazing art on Instagram: @artbydelao and on his website: artbydelao.com Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: Welcome to our first sponsor: Flippin’ Cool Spatulas! Find them on IG @flippincoolspatulas and /episode/index/show/superfluous/id/23289854

Episode 54: Superfluous Book Club: Moonwalking With Einstein 04/15/2022

Episode 54: Superfluous Book Club: Moonwalking With Einstein Episode 54: Superfluous Book Club: Moonwalking With Einstein Our first book club! We read the fantastic book Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything by In this episode we discuss the book. Don’t worry if you haven’t read it, we will give you the cliff notes. But if you would like to read it, it will enhance your listening experience! Our next Superfluous Book Club pick for our June 1 episode will be: The Professor and the Madman by Simon Winchester Join our Goodreads book club page by using this /episode/index/show/superfluous/id/22809617

Episode 53: The Rubes: Machines and Cubes 03/15/2022

Episode 53: The Rubes: Machines and Cubes Episode 53: The Rubes: Machines and Cubes Rube Goldberg Machines and Blindfolded Rubik’s Cube How can you make that easy task way harder? Alena tells us about the man behind the machine, Rube Goldberg. Jeanette tells us about solving Rubik’s Cubes while blindfolded and the insane memory skills that it entails. First Superfluous Book Club pick: Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything by Please like, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review! Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental Welcome to our first sponsor: Flippin’ Cool Spatulas! Find them on IG @flippincoolspatulas and /episode/index/show/superfluous/id/22460123

Episode 52: Abominations in the Attic 02/15/2022

Episode 52: Abominations in the Attic Episode 52: Abominations in the Attic VC Andrews and Blanche Monnier Jeanette tells about the author VC Andrews, who is responsible for warping a whole generation of readers (Gen X I’m talking about you…) Alena tells us about a REAL flower in the attic, the tragic story of Blanche Monnier Flowers In the Attic book review: Flowers In the Attic full movie: /episode/index/show/superfluous/id/22141607

Episode 51: Urine Luck! 01/17/2022

Episode 51: Urine Luck! Jeanette “does her own research” to see if drinking urine improves your health (spoiler: she does NOT drink her own pee). Alena tells us about the latest hustle of using your own farts to make those dollar dollar bills. /episode/index/show/superfluous/id/21804329

Episode 50: Lady Buds; Interview with Chiah Rodriques 12/15/2021

Episode 50: Lady Buds; Interview with Chiah Rodriques In this episode we are joined by our good friend, and total badass, Chiah Rodriques! Chiah is a cannabis grower, business owner, artist, and mom living in Northern California. She was recently featured in “Lady Buds'' a documentary about women in the cannabis industry. She talks to us about legalization, legacy, and the vital importance of supporting small farms. /episode/index/show/superfluous/id/21496421

Episode 49: Meat on Meat: Cram That PieCaken Up Your Turducken Hole 11/24/2021

Episode 49: Meat on Meat: Cram That PieCaken Up Your Turducken Hole Just in time for Thanksgiving, Alena tells us what meats you can cram into other meats. She also covers historic meat cramming in days of yore. Then Jeanette tells about how to get away with making just one massive dessert all mashed together. /episode/index/show/superfluous/id/21266402

Episode 48: Hot Gossip of the 80’s 11/01/2021

Episode 48: Hot Gossip of the 80’s Jeanette gives you the truth about the biggest celebrity gossip of the 80’s: Richard Gere and Gerbiling, Mikey’s death by PopRocks, and Rod Stewart’s upset stomach. /episode/index/show/superfluous/id/21015314

Episode 47: So, Your Neighbor’s a Psychopath.. 10/18/2021

Episode 47: So, Your Neighbor’s a Psychopath.. Get your medical training here! Alena tells us how to spot a psychopath. Then, Jeanette tells us about the first (and hopefully last) psychopath robot, Norman. /episode/index/show/superfluous/id/20846150

Episode 46: Lobstah Mukbang 10/03/2021

Episode 46: Lobstah Mukbang Episode 46: Lobstah Mukbang /episode/index/show/superfluous/id/20684882

Episode 45: Reunited and it Feels So Good 09/15/2021

Episode 45: Reunited and it Feels So Good Jeanette visits Alena in LA! Just in time for the TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY of the podcast, they are recording for the first time in person! Just the gals shooting the sh*t this episode, no theme. /episode/index/show/superfluous/id/20486729

Episode 44: Meet the Reaper 09/03/2021

Episode 44: Meet the Reaper Hot Sauce, Pepper Tasting and the Scoville Rating /episode/index/show/superfluous/id/20364713

Episode 43: Vaxers and Waxers 08/16/2021

Episode 43: Vaxers and Waxers Anti-Vaxxers and Hair Removal /episode/index/show/superfluous/id/20151206

Episode 42: Good Mourning 07/15/2021

Episode 42: Good Mourning Put on your best hair jewelry. Jeanette tells us about Victorian rituals around death and mourning. Alena tells you your chances of getting killed by a shark vs. a hippo (spoiler: you have a lot of other stuff to be more concerned about).. /episode/index/show/superfluous/id/19776350

Episode 42: Sublime Subliminals 07/12/2021

Episode 42: Sublime Subliminals How susceptible are you really to subliminal messages? Do you want some popcorn right now? Alena debunks some subliminal myths. Jeanette tells us about product placement and how to get the most out of your next viewing of Jerry Maguire. /episode/index/show/superfluous/id/19776500

Episode 40: Don't F@#k with Scorpios 07/02/2021

Episode 40: Don't F@#k with Scorpios Hank takes us on a hilarious & completely wild philosophical journey- in a story of revenge, dog parks and the ins and outs of labor law. Hear first hand about the literal trials and tribulations of his 4 years involved in filing and fighting in a class action lawsuit! See if it's really worth your time to "take down the man." /episode/index/show/superfluous/id/19494833

Episode 39: Florida Man 06/16/2021

Episode 39: Florida Man Alena takes us to the magical land of Florida, where you can microwave and microwave and hide drugs in your belly button. /episode/index/show/superfluous/id/19494908

Episode 38: Fatty Fatty Arbuckle 05/04/2021

Episode 38: Fatty Fatty Arbuckle /episode/index/show/superfluous/id/18967454

Episode 37: WTF is an NFT? 04/16/2021

Episode 37: WTF is an NFT? Episode 37: WTF is an NFT? /episode/index/show/superfluous/id/18744686

Episode 36: My Pretty Brony 03/17/2021

Episode 36: My Pretty Brony Friendship is Magic! Get that bottle of glitter out, as we journey into the upsetting world of Bronies. Also, we let you know why Unicorn People are annoying af! /episode/index/show/superfluous/id/18357539

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