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Why Are You Like This?

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★★★★☆
4.3
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218 episodes
Language
English
Explicit
Yes
Date created
2018/06/04
Latest episode
2022/06/23
Average duration
60 min.
Release period
8 days

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Jaimi Ryan and Austin Williams talk human behavior and pseudoscience under a haze of esoteric nonsense in order to determine why people are the way that they are.

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‘A Courtship’ Recap: Pussy Gate
2022/06/23
Ah, yes. This week on the podcast, we’re back to recapping documentaries about the puritanical choices some communities make about sex. If you were with us for “Purity Balls” this is one you don’t want to miss. Things escalate in the first ten minutes of the documentary when we learn the central figure in this story was once on a search for what she calls ‘spiritual parents.’ What does she have in common with Real Housewives and Kathy Griffin? Oh, we’ll tell you.
WHAT THE FUPDATE: 37% Rule
2022/06/16
On this week’s FUPDATE, we’re offering you another math problem or algorithmic hack to solve your dating or house hunting problem… even more helpful if you are trying to date a house. Can math actually help us out in these situations? We’ll tell you what some experts says.
Renaissance Festival People: Hmm…
2022/06/09
Of all the subcultures, this is the one that somehow allowed us to start with a conversation surrounding Jack Sparrow cosplay. We’ve got thoughts on grade school field trips, the adults living for “Ren Fair” culture, and what historians are saying about the time period itself. It’s a long winding road full of turkey drumsticks and blacksmith gimmicks on our way to see the knights joust.
Unsolicited Advice: Big Missionary Energy
2022/06/02
This week on the podcast, we’re digging into all the reasons we won’t listen to the band our friend suggested and yet can’t help telling said friend what movie they should be watching.  It’s that itch that we feel when we think we know what’s good for someone, but can’t possibly believe they know what’s good for us. What’s easy to give but hard to take? Unsolicited advice— we’ll tell you about it. 
Horoscopes: June 2022
2022/05/26
We’re back to consulting the stars, as we let you know exactly what your June WHOROSCOPES have in store. Who is set to have the best month ever, and who is gearing up for the worst!
Off the Grid: Real World Application of Discovery Plus
2022/05/19
This week on the podcast, we’re going off the grid. We debunk some of our own thoughts about why people choose to go off grid and the what “off the grid” means to different folks. We’re talking trading child labor for gasoline, pooping in holes, and one very interesting dating show. So, which parts are we ready to sign up for? Oh, we’ll tell you…
WHAT THE FUPDATE: Unruly Behavior
2022/05/12
Okay. So we’re in that part of the pandemic where it seems like adults throwing temper tantrums on airplanes and yelling about wearing masks literally anywhere is the norm, especially if we’re using our social media timelines to prove it. So, it begs the question, “Why?” Why is everyone a seemingly worse driver and a seemingly ruder person? Well, we’ve got some thoughts.
Truman Show Delusion: Everyone Is Watching
2022/05/05
Ah yes, this week we’re discussing not only one of our favorite Jim Carey movies but also some interesting delusions that have been named for it. They say ‘art imitates life’ and perhaps so do delusions. Without the Truman Show or reality television, would anyone be worried their eyes were cameras to begin with? Tune in to find out— we’d let *some* of you watch our show. 
Horoscopes: May 2022
2022/04/28
We’re back to consulting the stars, as we let you know exactly what your May WHOROSCOPES have in store. Who is set to have the best month ever, and who is gearing up for the worst!
Ancient Aliens: A Little Accountability, Please
2022/04/21
Ancient Aliens, eh? Did we do an episode on this already? We’ll, actually no… or at least not this one. This week on the podcast, we’re digging into the backstory of the cultural phenomenon and when exactly the History Channel went from World War II documentaries to wild theories about extraterrestrial life.
WHAT THE FUPDATE: Purple-Red Scale of Attraction
2022/04/14
Ask and you shall receive this week… When we took a look at the work of somatic sexologist and sex educator Jaiya, featured in Sex, Love and goop, we were shook by a better scale to describe our own erotic style. But we still felt like there was something to be desired in that space, and leave it to a listener to send along something that helped fit the bill. This is not a sex podcast except when it is, and this week it is thanks to a friend of the show as we dive into the Purple-Red Scale of Attraction.
Time Slips: When Am I, Now?
2022/04/07
This week on the podcast, Austin takes us down another TikTok inspired rabbit hole into the concept of Time Slips. These seemingly unintentional slips into the literal past have us asking a lot of questions. From plausibility of time travel to one’s ability to potentially document an experience with time travel in the age of the smart phone. And why in fiction do time travelers always have to conceal themselves? Is it actually just a plot device to keep hope alive that time travel could be happening all around us already?

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4.3 out of 5
58 reviews
★★★★★
Helleanora 2021/06/10
a true GEM of a show!
absolutely love this podcast! so fun to expand my thought process alongside the hosts who are witty & delightful and have such an easy rapport. I’m al...
★★★★★
vedarose_ 2021/02/11
Five golden stars
What an absolute joy. Maybe the only podcast I actually find myself laughing out loud about in the car by myself. Super interesting topics with some c...
★★★★★
msbolan 2020/10/27
bow down
bow down before these queens
★☆☆☆☆
JessicaClo 2021/02/07
Don’t waste your time
The hosts come off as self-righteous know-it-alls. The content seems like it will be interesting, but the way it’s presented really takes away from th...
★★★★★
JaneZimmerer 2020/02/08
Perfect combination
This podcast is the perfect combination of hilarious but also though provoking and encouraging. I love listening and look forward to the next topic th...
★★☆☆☆
Sh1r33n! 2020/09/25
Pseudoscience
Based on the description I thought this was going to be about psychology, maybe some sociology and debunking pseudoscience. Instead, the psychology is...
★★★★★
rennielou 2020/02/07
The pod for non podcast listeners
I don’t often listen to podcasts but this is so funny and also at the same time very informative on such a wide range of topics that there is no room ...
★★★★★
Emilylzbth 2019/10/16
One of my faves
I really enjoy listening to Jaimi & Austin - it’s become part of my weekly ritual on Tuesday evenings. They cover interesting topics and phenomena, an...
★★★★★
JmRien 2019/05/30
Thank you for letting us eaves drop on your thoughts
Interesting topics of conversation while allowing you to peek into the brains of other human beings. Always makes my Tuesday better. Thanks for the la...
★★★★★
wxlamora 2019/05/08
Realest of Real
Austin & Jaimie have created a way to keep their friendship active across state lines while also challenging each other to dive into topics from so ma...
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