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The Chestnut Compendium

63 Episodes

2 minutes | Jan 24, 2020
January Announcement
Sorry for the unannounced hiatus, everybody! Hopefully we can get a normal episode out soon
91 minutes | Oct 29, 2019
54 - Florence is the Machine
Could you drive down the road with your eyes closed while surrounded by monsters? What would it be like to attend a private concert where the musician was a spirit? Have you ever been convinced that you were possessed? This week’s Halloween episode is extra scary with instructions on how to play the creepiest games imaginable, and the story of the exorcism of Anneliese Michel.
59 minutes | Oct 22, 2019
53 - Tap Dancing Spaghetti Noodle
Have you ever mistakenly wandered into a tick-infested field? What lengths would you go to avenge your brutally murdered husband? What would you do if you were the chosen leader of a rebellion? This week’s episode is best served cold with the revenge stories of Princess Olga and Queen Boudica.
39 minutes | Oct 15, 2019
52 - That's My Bowin' Arm
Do you rely on video games to learn proper word pronunciation? What would it be like to fight demons and gods? Do you smell too weird to have a significant other? Take a moment to appreciate the lives of some legendary martial artists through the stories of some badass Samurai, and the famous Lucy Liu.
40 minutes | Oct 8, 2019
51 - Fossil Huntin'
Do you ever get sass from your friend’s pets? What would it feel like if everyone was convinced you were pure evil? Have you ever stabbed a friend in the back over science? Enjoy this spooky skeleton and bone themed episode through the stories of Elizabeth Bathory and the tale of the Bone Wars.
33 minutes | Oct 1, 2019
MBoN 6 - Babies on Loan
Do you enjoy snooping through people’s belongings? Would you ever loan your baby to an exhibit at the world fair? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in the sky? Enjoy this mixed bag episode about Martin Couney and the Wyandot legend, Rainbow and the Autumn Leaves.
47 minutes | Sep 17, 2019
50 - But, What If Goats?
Have you ever invented a new word or phrase? Would you ever undergo hypnosis to recover lost memories? What would you do if two demanding kids knocked on your door? Things take a supernatural turn this week with the stories of alien abductees, Betty & Barney Hill, and the disturbing legend of the Black-Eyed Kids.
47 minutes | Sep 13, 2019
1st Anniversary!
It’s a very special anniversary episode! Grab some champagne, a slice of cake, and celebrate with us! We take a look back at some of our favorite moments from the podcast, and also discuss some brand new topics. No stories this week, just 10 heckin great facts!
33 minutes | Sep 10, 2019
MBoN 5 - Southern Belle Satan
What would it be like to have your consciousness transferred into the internet? Have you ever wanted to just float away? What would it be like to dangle from high voltage power lines? This Mixed Nuts episode presents the curse of Repleh Snatas, and daredevil Larry Walters.
54 minutes | Sep 3, 2019
49 - Skelegon, Will You Marry Me?
How would you feel if your skeleton was made of shiny things? Have you ever had a goth girlfriend? What would you do if five grown men suddenly jumped out of your tub? Listen up to hear all things Austria as your hosts discuss the stories of Tatzelworm, Kruzimügeli and The Wind’s Present.
59 minutes | Aug 27, 2019
48 - Erotic FriendFiction
Have you ever come down with a case of the happy feet? Could you ever wear a live snake as an accessory? Would you be willing to spend fifty grand just to teach someone a lesson? Espionage abounds in this exciting episode featuring badass Virginia Hall, and the real 007, Duško Popov.
59 minutes | Aug 20, 2019
47 - Clean Air the Bear
How buff is your bladder? What would you do if you were surrounded by sharks? What would it feel like if your life and career were studied by college students? Enjoy part two of this survival and success theme with the stories of Poon Lim and Oprah Winfrey.
48 minutes | Aug 13, 2019
46 - Tipping the Crazy Bucket
Would you trust a thin nylon line with your life? Could you ever keep your cool if you were surrounded by chocolate milk? What would you do if you had to live in a van with your whole family? Anna and Lauren switch things up in this episode with the survival story of Xisco Gràcia and the success of Jim Carrey.
52 minutes | Aug 6, 2019
45 - The Popcorn Pinnacle
Do you have a strong opinion about superheroes? Has a chair ever ruined your life? How far would you go to counteract an age old curse? Cross your fingers, turn around three times and listen to the accursed stories of Busby’s chair and the Macbeth Curse.
70 minutes | Jul 30, 2019
44 - A Mess of Legs
Have you ever succumbed to the power of a nap? Would you trust a horse that eats everything to carry secret messages? Could you ever forgive several acts of treason? Help Anna and Lauren honor the incredible heroes Sergeant Reckless and Queen Lili’uokalani.
53 minutes | Jul 23, 2019
43 - Snacklace
What kind of questions do you ask on a first date? How would you react if someone bit your ear off? Would you write a cryptogram just to help you remember where you put your treasure? All aboard for a lively discussion about pirates Sadie the Goat and Olivier Levasseur!
67 minutes | Jul 15, 2019
42 - Mobile Weedwacker
Have your own internal organs ever started a revolution? Are you a train robbing aficionado? What would it be like to have a king save your life? Come along for a wild ride this week as Anna and Lauren discuss the heists of the Glasgow-London mail train and Crown Jewels of England.
74 minutes | Jul 1, 2019
41 - Brontohorsus
Do you use insects in your revenge plots? Has being an introvert ever put your entire country in danger? What would you do if people told you that you resembled a goat? Do-do-do-dooooo! Welcome to the most royal episode yet and learn about the eccentricities of King Ludwig II and Emperor Caligula.
49 minutes | Jun 24, 2019
40 - Anti-Copying Arm
Do you invite ghosts to girls night? What would it be like to invent a new alphabet that you couldn’t see? Could you survive all alone at sea? Learn what it takes to be one of the coolest kids around from experts Louis Braille and Terry Jo Duperrault.
49 minutes | Jun 18, 2019
39 - Cat Conduit
Have you ever wandered off from a loved one? What if every time you sneezed it started raining? Could you raise a canine delinquent that jumps through closed windows? Things get fuzzy this week as Anna and Lauren talk about several ship’s cats and the best boy, Togo.
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