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Amory Sivertson, NPR Endless Thread producer who covers internet culture and conspiracy movements, and Ben Brock Johnson, Endless Thread co-producer known for investigating online mysteries and misinformation. They explore deprogramming people from cult-like conspiracies. They talk about vaccine skepticism history, how online communities replace belonging, when to engage or withdraw, and practical communication rules to plant doubt.

Amy Nicholson, film critic and Unspooled co-host, offers sharp historical context. Paul Scheer, comedian and Unspooled co-host, brings production stories and industry color. They unpack Ishtar’s chaotic shoot, clashing creative styles, studio politics, and how a film becomes a cultural punching bag. Short, funny tangents pop up throughout.

Blair Braverman, survival writer and correspondent, joins to discuss the Bluebell case and an 11-year-old lost at sea. They cover the suspicious captain, the girl’s lone days on a cork life ring, and the aftermath of trauma. Conversation touches on mental strategies that keep people alive and how survival can follow you for life.

Brianna Bowman, journalist and deep-sea correspondent who produced Rewilding Keiko, tells the rewilding and return-to-ocean story of Keiko the orca. She covers his rehab and stamina training, efforts to teach him to eat live fish, chaotic first wild-whale encounters, tracking and tagging challenges, the move to Iceland and later Norway, and the legacy that shaped whale sanctuaries.

The movies freed Willy, but what about Keiko? For the second part of our trilogy on the biggest aquatic star of the 90s, deep sea correspondent Brianna Bowman takes Sarah through Keiko’s journey to the Oregon Coast Aquarium for rehabilitation and the developing plan to return him to the open ocean. But first, both marine scientists and rich benefactors have to try to teach a killer whale to be wild again. Digressions include the books of Jean Craighead George, the tragedy of the puns we missed, regurgitated meat influencers, and Star Trek IV. Produced + edited by Miranda ZicklerMore Brianna Bowman:Brianna's WebsiteSupport Brianna's new podcast Rewilding Keiko on Patreon Submit a voicemail with your memories of Keiko at rewildingpodcast@outlook.com (Brianna's Note: yes, Outlook! I’m a weirdo)Linkedin (Brianna's Note: yes I am a double weirdo)@rewildingkeiko on InstagramBuy her a coffee!More You're Wrong About:linktr.ee/ywapodBonus Episodes on PatreonBuy cute merchYWA on InstagramSupport the show

Brianna Bowman, journalist and former fishery biologist who created Rewilding Keiko, walks through Keiko’s rise from captured juvenile to Hollywood star. She recounts Free Willy’s cultural pull, 1990s whale activism, and the messy realities of orca captivity. Conversations cover orca biology, anthropomorphism risks, rescue logistics, fundraising crazes, and the big decisions around Keiko’s care.

This holiday special features a variety of unique listener-submitted postcard narrators. One shares serene reflections from Denmark's cozy living room, while another captures the communal spirit of a trailer park in Germany with trumpet calls for meals. Voices from around the world echo stories of Puerto Rico, South Africa, and Florida, celebrating local beauty and connection. A Houston author highlights the city’s cultural diversity and resilience, revealing how home can be a patchwork of vibrant experiences.

Join cultural historian Sarah Archer, an expert on mid-century design, as she explores the transformation of Christmas through the Cold War lens. Discover how Santa's image evolved from traditional to futuristic amidst rampant consumerism and technological innovation. Archer dives into the impact of Coca-Cola on Santa's brand, critiques of holiday commercialization in classics like A Charlie Brown Christmas, and the rise of aluminum holiday decor. Their witty banter brings to life the fascinating intersection of culture, gender, and consumerism during a pivotal era.

Join author and journalist Gabe Henry as he delves into the quirky history of the 18th century Dictionary Wars, where America and England clashed over spelling. Discover how Samuel Johnson's nationalist ambitions shaped dictionary creation and why Noah Webster's reforms faced both admiration and scorn. Gabe reflects on the eccentric lexicographers who fought for linguistic supremacy, the comedic feuds that ensued, and the surprising tricks of American spelling that took hold. It’s a fascinating journey through language and identity!

Join Sarah Marshall as she chats with Patrick Balch, a local of Hazard, Kentucky, who shares firsthand experiences of the weird rumors surrounding the community during a film production. Mary DeYoung, a Professor Emeritus of Sociology, dives deep into how social dynamics fueled the satanic panic, revealing why children became central to the fears. Together, they explore the impact of media sensationalism and small-town gossip, shedding light on a moral panic that turned mundane events into terrifying accusations. A fascinating look at a bizarre chapter in history!