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Twin U S2 E1: Fisk Mummy

2026/01/31

Welcome to Season 2 of Twin University! We are excited to be back in action, bringing you guys (mostly just mom) fun and interesting facts that you never knew you needed. Jacquie and Ashley are back! This episode Jacquie does a deep dive on the Fisk Mummy. A specialized casket forgotten to history. For More Information, see sited resources below: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/morbid-monday-fisk-mummy-case https://burialsandbeyond.com/2019/07/01/victorian-iron-mummies-the-fisk-casket/ Hosts: Jacquelyn O’Brien Ashley Romanyk-O’Brien Production Manager: Casey O’Brien

Twin U - Episode 12: Toucans and Susanna Salter

2022/01/28

Hiya poodles! This week Jacquie starts off with teaching us about the tropical bird, the Toucan. Later, Ashley will discuss the first woman who was elected and served in office.

Twin U - Episode 11: Witchcraft and The Japanese Suicide Forest

2022/01/18

In this weeks episode Jacquie talks about the evolution of witchcraft while Ashley teaches us about the Japanese Suicide Forest. **Trigger warning - this weeks episode discusses themes of suicide. If you are having thoughts of suicide - help is available! The national suicide prevention hotline can be reached by the following number: 1-800-273-8255

The insidious HH Holmes and fascinating phenomena of Phantom Limb Syndrome.

2021/07/27

Listen to the twins teach us about a super scary serial killed and ghost appendages!

The Donner Party and the legend of Bonnie and Clyde

2021/07/17

This week Ashley speaks on one of the most infamous tragedies in pioneer history while Jacque surprises all of us by covering the outlaw couple, Bonnie and Clyde!

The Infamy of Madame LaLaurie and The Radium Girls

2021/07/06

This weeks episode Ashley covers the chilling details of the infamous serial killer, Marie Delphine LaLaurie. Jacque will follow up by discussing The Radium Girls and their haunting impact. (Trigger Warning. This episode discusses concepts such as: torture, imprisonment and abuse)

Naked Mole Rats and Birds

2021/06/07

Welcome to season 2 of TwinU! This season opening episode is full of fun animal facts. Join us as Jacquie describes the hilarious Naked Mole Rat and Ashley covers a range of birds!

Twin U: Episode 17 - Time Travel and the Torajan Death Ritual of Ma‘ Nene

2021/05/04

Thai week Ashley finishes her two part series explaining the physics of time travel. Jacquie will teach us about the sacred Torajan Death Ritual of Ma‘ Nene.

Twin U: Episode 16 - The Myth of Cthulhu and The Multiverse

2021/04/24

This week Jacquie touches on the deeply rooted horror myth, Cthulhu. While Ashley takes us through the probabilities of multiple dimensions!

Twin U: Episode 15 - The 411 Phenomenon

2021/04/22

This week Jacquie gets down to the facts on the 411 phenomenon. She will take us the twists and turns of this decades long mystery!

Twin U: Episode 14 - Exploring the Marianas Trench

2021/04/09

This week Ashley takes us on a deep sea dive to the bottom of the Marianas Trench!

Twin U: Episode 13 - The Waverly Hills Sanitorium

2021/04/05

Time to get spooky as Jacquie tells us about The Waverly Hills Sanatorium!

Twin U: Episode 12 - The Destruction of Pompeii

2021/03/19

In this week’s episode, Ashley discusses the volcanic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius and the following events that erased Pompeii from the map!

Twin U: Episode 11 - Henrietta Lacks and The Tully Monster

2021/03/11

This week Jacquie teaches us about the incredible and tragic contributions of Henrietta Lacks. Ashley follows up by getting prehistoric when she discusses the Tully Monster. Reading material mentioned: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

Twin U: Episode 10 - The Antikythera Mechanism

2021/03/03

This week Ashley *dives deep* in explaining the mystery of the Ancient Greek Antikythera Mechanism.