Basic&beyond

ITS SPOOKY MONTH EVERYBODY! For our second episode this month (and 13th overall ooohhh spooky) we do what we do best and talk about the weird, random, and creepy. With all the new dark TV shows coming out in the month of October we had a bounty of ones to cover. For the meat of this episode we cover some of the origins of Halloween and all the traditions that exist today. Grab your candy corn(they are delicious don’t lie to yourself) and tuck in, this episode is a spoopy mouthful.Find us on Twitter @basicbeyondpod and Instagram @basicandbeyondpodcastFor business inquiries please email: basicandbeyond.podcast@gmail.com

For the month of October we are giving you a double dose of podcast. 2 episodes for the price of 1 wow what a deal! In this episode we finally crack into a true crime case with the JonBenet Ramsey case. Find us on Twitter @basicbeyondpod and Instagram @basicandbeyondpodcastSpecial thanks to our master sound manipulator djphil, soundcloud deets below:soundcloud.com/djphildonttrustyouFor business inquiries please email: basicandbeyond.podcast@gmail.com

In addition to taking a deep, deep, deep dive into The Handmaid’s Tale episode 11 gets into how social media power truly holds a lot of sway over the masses… and how some are not too careful with how they wield it. Don’t forget to let us know what kind of stuff you’d like to hear by direct messaging us on Twitter and Instagram or emailing us at our business email below.Find us on Twitter @basicbeyondpod and Instagram @basicandbeyondpodcastSpecial thanks to our master sound manipulator djphil, soundcloud deets below:soundcloud.com/djphildonttrustyouFor business inquiries please email: basicandbeyond.podcast@gmail.com

In episode #10 we start off with an exploration into comprehensive international platforms such as WhatsApp and WeChat… what a weird world. Lauren, recently back from her stint in NJ/NY gives us the skinny on the best foods to make you well… not skinny. Christina takes the reigns this week in conspiracy corner and learns us all on the creepily possible idea of predictive programming… all that imagery, just a coincidence? I think not!Find us on Twitter @basicbeyondpod and Instagram @basicandbeyondpodcastSpecial thanks to our master sound manipulator djphil, soundcloud deets below:soundcloud.com/djphildonttrustyouFor business inquiries please email: basicandbeyond.podcast@gmail.com

All aboard the RSS B&B! In this months episode Lauren learns us all about the conspiracy theories that surround the sinking of the Titanic and don't worry! We make sure to argue all sides of all theories. Environmentalism also makes a (not shocking) appearance on this episode in the form of Starbucks’ no straw initiative. Be sure to stay tuned until the end of the episode for a fun surprise!Titanic Article Link: https://theunredacted.com/titanic-conspiracy-the-ship-that-never-sank/Find us on Twitter @basicbeyondpod and Instagram @basicandbeyondpodcastSpecial thanks to our master sound manipulator djphil, soundcloud deets below:soundcloud.com/djphildonttrustyouFor business inquiries please email: basicandbeyond.podcast@gmail.com

Throwing it back to episode 1, this episode we catch up with Lauren about how her business ventures are going and get a little inside scoop on what it takes to build a brand on social media. What happens in New Orleans… gets brought home and talked about on a podcast. Christina dishes on all the cool and creepy things that happened in the Crescent City and puts a NOLA spin on this months conspiracy..ever heard of the Carter Brothers?Find us on Twitter @basicbeyondpod and Instagram @basicandbeyondpodcastSpecial thanks to our master sound manipulator djphil, soundcloud deets below:soundcloud.com/djphildonttrustyouFor business inquiries please email: basicandbeyond.podcast@gmail.com

*dum dum dadum dum dum dadum* In honor of Laurens impending nuptials this months episode we learned all about weird wedding traditions and where they come from, and got the skinny from the bride-to-be about her feelings leading up to the big day. Childish Gambino (Donald Glover?...same guy right?) has been splashed in the news lately so we take a deep dive into the symbolism that's in his new music video “This is America”.Find us on Twitter @basicbeyondpodSpecial thanks to our master sound manipulator djphil, soundcloud deets below:soundcloud.com/djphildonttrustyouFor business inquiries please email: basicandbeyond.podcast@gmail.com

Buckle up kiddos, we are taking a ride into the skies for this episode. Astrology has been hot on social media lately so we are diving straight in with an exploration of our birth charts and the basics of astrology. Ironically, after piling on some religious/pagan connections to astrology we also chat about the most pure and wholesome show to date, Queer Eye. Wrapping it up with our “conspiracy” for the month we talk about an ice cream chain with some satanic messages in their branding.We are now on Twitter yay!! Go follow us at @basicbeyondpodSpecial thanks to Jacob for the tunes.. soundcloud.com/djphildonttrustyouFor business inquiries please email: basicandbeyond.podcast@gmail.com

The wanderlust bug is getting around and it’s hit us hard so in this episode we talk about how to ball on a budget as well as travel ethically. Living in a big city has given me a lot of fuel for this podcast so we also dive into the deep and terrifying topic of online dating and how its changed the world of relationships. Speaking of deep and terrifying topics, on Conspiracy Corner this month Lauren teaches us about Simulation Theory and the many forms it can take… do you believe it?Special Thanks to:"Scheming Weasel (faster version)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/2CapGaKMsWUChill Soul Rap Instrumental by Nkato https://soundcloud.com/nkatoCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/sdfcUBhRlgsFor business inquiries please email: basicandbeyond.podcast@gmail.com

First episode post-launch we jump right in to our new Netflix obsession, Black Mirror and all it’s creepy possible futures. All that tech talk obviously got us chatting about social media and its effect on the social psyche and whether or not “resolutioners” have the right idea. And of course, can’t have a Basic&Beyond podcast without our Conspiracy Corner and on this episode we touch on the Kardashians of conspiracy theories, “The Mandela Effect”.To skip past the Black Mirror talk go to *14:30*Special Thanks to:"Scheming Weasel (faster version)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/2CapGaKMsWUChill Soul Rap Instrumental by Nkato https://soundcloud.com/nkatoCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/sdfcUBhRlgsFor business inquiries please email: basicandbeyond.podcast@gmai

CRYPTOCURRENCY!CRYPTOCURRENCY!CRYPTOCURRENCY! In our third episode Lauren and myself decided to take a crack at figuring out what the hell Bitcoin is and why it’s so shockingly alluring. Lauren being far more learned on the topic then me of course. *disclaimer if you’re thinking of investing do your own research because we are FAR from experts on the topic*. We also dive into the weird idea behind universal Christmas cheer and touch on the origins of some traditions. Mercury was in retrograde so you bet your astrologically inclined ass we talked about the planets and their growing presence in pop culture. And of course dipped our toes yet again in the pool of conspiracy theories.If you’re interested in learning more about climate change and reducing your impact I’ve listed some resources below that I have found particularly helpful:“An Inconvenient Truth”(duh)- Documentary“Before the Flood”- Documentary (you can find this baby on Youtube)“Racing Extinction”- Documentary“How to Stop Playing Into a Trash Epidem

Stranger Things season 2 really got us thinking. In the second episode of Basic&Beyond we take a deep dive into the theories surrounding the impressive second season of the wildly popular Netflix show. Of course addressing the (somewhat) well known theory of MK Ultra at the same time. Do rich people really rule the world? Is the Illuminati real? Listen up as we dig in to this yummy pie of information.If you haven’t seen Stranger Things season 1 or 2 and don’t want spoilers or you hate Stranger Things and don’t want to hear anything about it (who are you?), then skip ahead to *19:11*Special Thanks to:"Scheming Weasel (faster version)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/2CapGaKMsWUChill Soul Rap Instrumental by Nkato https://soundcloud.com/nkatoCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music promoted by Audio Library htt

In the FIRST EVER EPISODE (woo!), we kick it all off by taking a deep dive into the world of alternative income. If the idea of working for yourself sound bomb, listen in. We chat about Fenty Beauty's impact on the beauty industry, political activism, and of course, conspiracy theories.Special Thanks to:"Scheming Weasel (faster version)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/2CapGaKMsWUChill Soul Rap Instrumental by Nkato https://soundcloud.com/nkatoCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/sdfcUBhRlgsFor business inquiries please email: basicandbeyond.podcast@gmail.com