Spark My Interest

Debra, Diana, and Jesi talk about beaming into deep space, a wrong fantasy address, and a series of unfortunate events. Tell us what sparks your interest on twitter, facebook, and instagram! Email a crazy story or interesting article to sparkmyinterestpodcast@gmail.com and we might just discuss it on the show! Articles covered on the show: https://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/12/science/space/12earth.html https://www.huffpost.com/entry/terrence-leroy-roleplay-arrest_n_5ecfd8c1c5b64f77077216a9 https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/n-carolina-couple-who-vanished-mid-april-were-driving-over-n1210206 Music used on the show: "jazz piano intro.wav" by Piotr123 of Freesound.org "Comedic Whistle, B.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org

Debra, Diana, and Jesi talk about a cat pajama jam party, the history of anniversary gifts, and a different kind of backyard barbecue. They also recount their first year of podcasting with a quiz and some favorite moments. Tell us what sparks your interest on twitter, facebook, and instagram! Email a crazy story or interesting article to sparkmyinterestpodcast@gmail.com and we might just discuss it on the show! Articles covered on the show: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/us-embassy-apologizes-for-accidental-mass-mailing-of-invitation-for-cat-pajama-jam-party/ https://time.com/4771179/history-anniversary-gifts-paper-silver-gold/ https://nypost.com/2019/10/22/brazilian-man-blows-up-garden-while-trying-to-get-rid-of-cockroaches/ Music used on the show: "Flying Kerfuffle" by Kevin MacLeod  https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/music.html "Four Of A Kind (Loop 03)" by Pierre Gerwig Langer  https://www.sounddogs.com/

Debra, Diana, and Jesi talk about a heroic groom, a murderous murder-mystery author, and The Battle of Los Angles. Tell us what sparks your interest on twitter, facebook, and instagram! Email a crazy story or interesting article to sparkmyinterestpodcast@gmail.com and we might just discuss it on the show! Articles covered on the show: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/reports/a12473683/groom-saves-child-during-wedding-day-photo-shoot/ https://www.npr.org/2018/09/12/647113406/novelist-who-penned-how-to-murder-your-husband-essay-charged-with-husband-s-murd https://www.thedailybeast.com/nancy-crampton-brophy-murdered-husband-for-dollar15m-payout-oregon-court-docs-say https://www.history.com/news/world-war-iis-bizarre-battle-of-los-angeles

Debra, Diana, and Jesi talk about a life-changing clerical error, a strange double death, and a curator battle. They also tell some jokes. Tell us what sparks your interest on twitter, facebook, and instagram! Email a crazy story or interesting article to sparkmyinterestpodcast@gmail.com and we might just discuss it on the show! Articles covered on the show: https://www.riverfronttimes.com/stlouis/an-oversight-allowed-a-convicted-man-to-walk-free-for-thirteen-years-now-the-justice-system-wants-to-restart-the-clock/Content?oid=2506702 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8271591/New-York-couple-thought-died-murder-suicide-DRUNK-accidentally-killed.html https://www.theartnewspaper.com/news/museums-worldwide-enter-curatorbattle

Debra, Diana, and Jesi talk about drunk animals, spontaneous human combustion, and the "murder hornet" - and Mother's Day. Tell us what sparks your interest on twitter, facebook, and instagram! Email a crazy story or interesting article to sparkmyinterestpodcast@gmail.com and we might just discuss it on the show! Articles covered on the show: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/why-mammals-elephants-armadillos-might-get-drunk-easily https://allthatsinteresting.com/mary-reeser https://www.huffpost.com/entry/giant-murder-hornet_n_5ea322a7c5b6d376358f1b26

Debra, Diana, and Jesi talk about a Viking highway, frozen lovers, and a restaurant squatter...and lewd city names. Tell us what sparks your interest on twitter, facebook, and instagram! Email a crazy story or interesting article to sparkmyinterestpodcast@gmail.com and we might just discuss it on the show! Articles covered on the show: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/16/world/europe/norway-viking-artifacts.html https://metro.co.uk/2020/02/21/chris-pratt-claims-dead-bodies-found-set-tomorrow-war-local-police-disagree-12281089/ https://static2.businessinsider.com/man-arrested-breaking-restaurant-pandemic-new-haven-ct-2020-4

Debra, Diana, and Jesi talk about a bad model mother, a beachcombing boomer, and a cake that sells like toilet paper. Tell us what sparks your interest on twitter, facebook, and instagram! Email a crazy story or interesting article to sparkmyinterestpodcast@gmail.com and we might just discuss it on the show! Articles covered on the show: https://www.thedailybeast.com/texas-model-heather-inks-found-six-years-after-allegedly-going-on-the-lam-with-daughter-penelope https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/ny-florida-woman-finds-rusty-plate-that-turns-out-to-be-a-land-mine-20200110-ors3dl63nnhjbgwzlz2wgnfbka-story.html https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-finland-cake/novelty-toilet-roll-cakes-keep-finnish-baker-in-business-idUSKCN21Q2DO

Debra, Diana, and Jesi are joined by the creators of Playing the Field, the dating and social networking app for sports fans. They talk about a basement under a basement, a strange find below a garden, dating in quarantine, and cardboard fans. Tell us what sparks your interest on twitter, facebook, and instagram! Email a crazy story or interesting article to sparkmyinterestpodcast@gmail.com and we might just discuss it on the show! Articles covered on the show: https://scribol.com/anthropology-and-history/history/woman-found-secret-hidden-room-beneath-basement-underground-railroad/ https://sports.yahoo.com/coronavirus-lockdown-dad-garden-car-105747052.html https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/24/how-singles-are-meeting-up-on-dating-apps-during-the-coronavirus.html https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-mannequins-and-cardboard-cutouts-replace-fans-as-taiwan-baseball-season-launches-11972366

Debra, Diana, and Jesi talk about protein logic gates, a jealous man with scissors, and a corpse stain. Tell us what sparks your interest on twitter, facebook, and instagram! Email a crazy story or interesting article to sparkmyinterestpodcast@gmail.com and we might just discuss it on the show! Articles covered on the show: https://newsroom.uw.edu/news/turning-cells-computers-protein-logic-gates https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/florida-man-allegedly-used-scissors-cut-penis-wife-s-lover-n1030576 https://www.insider.com/blood-seeps-into-mans-apartment-in-winnipeg-canada-2020-2

Debra, Diana, and Jesi talk about recovered wedding photos, a nonagenarian masturbation icon, and a killer clown...and Love is Blind. Tell us what sparks your interest on twitter, facebook, and instagram! Email a crazy story or interesting article to sparkmyinterestpodcast@gmail.com and we might just discuss it on the show! Articles covered on the show: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/stunned-couple-reunited-with-wedding-photos-stolen-35-years-ago/ https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/26/style/self-care/betty-dodson-masturbation.html https://www.cracked.com/blog/5-surreal-coincidences-in-recent-news-stories/

Debra, Diana, and Jesi talk about an open brain violinist, a supercentenarian fraud, and a girl forced to dance. Tell us what sparks your interest on twitter, facebook, and instagram! Email a crazy story or interesting article to sparkmyinterestpodcast@gmail.com and we might just discuss it on the show! Articles covered on the show: https://www.kch.nhs.uk/news/public/news/view/31290 https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/02/17/was-jeanne-calment-the-oldest-person-who-ever-lived-or-a-fraud https://www.today.com/parents/sixth-grader-utah-couldn-t-say-no-when-asked-dance-t174793

Debra, Diana, and Jesi are joined by Dana Powell and Jessica Young of The Rants and Raves Podcast for a special hour-long episode. They talk about sheep-surfing rabbits, gum lashes, a repo baby, turtle sex dolls, and woman who broke her vagina. Tell us what sparks your interest on twitter, facebook, and instagram! Email a crazy story or interesting article to sparkmyinterestpodcast@gmail.com and we might just discuss it on the show! Articles covered on the show: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/rabbits-surfing-sheeps-backs-photograph-floodwaters-rising-new-zealand-farmer-rain-a7860806.html https://www.odditycentral.com/tag/hair-in-mouth https://www.autoblog.com/2020/02/13/repossessed-car-had-baby-inside/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/northern-map-turtle https://vt.co/lifestyle/health/woman-breaks-vagina-after-using-vibrator-six-times-a-day/

Debra, Diana, and Jesi talk about leprechauns, a mysterious motorcycle murder, and a bladder brewery.  Tell us what sparks your interest on twitter, facebook, and instagram! Email a crazy story or interesting article to sparkmyinterestpodcast@gmail.com and we might just discuss it on the show! Articles covered on the show: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leprechaun https://www.wishtv.com/news/the-murder-of-shawn-greene-was-no-accident/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/02/25/auto-brewery-syndrome-woman-didnt-drink-but-urine-full-alcohol/4866137002/

Debra, Diana, and Jesi talk about highly aged Egyptian cheese, an aromatic police chase, and a murderous kid... and Stonehenge. Tell us what sparks your interest on twitter, facebook, and instagram! Email a crazy story or interesting article to sparkmyinterestpodcast@gmail.com and we might just discuss it on the show! Articles covered on the show: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-45233347 https://www.counton2.com/news/weird-news/perfume-cloud-helps-german-police-sniff-out-drunk-driver/ https://apnews.com/162b20dba7a189bf58ecfe340695c8e9

Debra, Diana, and Jesi talk about some Antarctic underwear, a sleep swallower, and a madly mating marsupial. Tell us what sparks your interest on twitter, facebook, and instagram! Email a crazy story or interesting article to sparkmyinterestpodcast@gmail.com and we might just discuss it on the show! Articles covered on the show: https://www.insider.com/colin-obrady-solo-antarctic-trek-1-pair-of-dirty-underwear-2020-2 https://www.nbcnews.com/news/weird-news/california-woman-dreamed-about-eating-engagement-ring-woke-find-she-n1054626 https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2020-02-12/antechinus-yellow-footed-climate-change/11949802