Hyperfixation Time

Tarot Card Update - We Need Your Opinions!

Last week, Danny took us down a rabbit hole with Tarot and Oracle cards. While Erin was showing her Tarot deck, she pulled a few cards just to show the artwork on it, however, after review, we think those random cards were trying to tell us something! We have been reevaluating things with the pod lately... it's been over a year now, and we want your feedback! What do you like? What do you not like? Any suggestions? Any fun topics or ideas you want us to look into? The floor is YOURS!!

Hyperfixation – Tarot: What’s in the Cards?

Ep. 39 - Tarot cards: mystical fortune-telling tool, portal to the unknown… or a centuries-old card game that got a *very* interesting rebrand? This week, Danny deals us into the history of tarot. We’re talking about where the cards actually came from, how they became associated with divination, some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding them, and what a tarot reading is really supposed to do. We also get into tarot vs. oracle cards, because apparently they are NOT interchangeable and some of us had no idea. Then, naturally, we put the universe on the spot and pull an oracle card for each of us. 🔮 Will the cards offer profound insight? Call us out personally? Tell us to get our lives together? There’s only one way to find out. _____________________________________________________________ **FOLLOW US! We will release a historical video of the two of us that will either be cute or really cringe or maybe both, but only WHEN we reach 500 followers on one platform. So please like and subscribe! If you like this podcast, feed our coffee addictions at: buymeacoffee.com/hyperfixationtime Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@hyperfixationtime (www.instagram.com/hyperfixationtime/⁠⁠⁠) YouTube: @HyperfixationTimePod⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠ / @hyperfixationtimepod ) TikTok: @hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠ / hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠ ) Email: ⁠⁠⁠hyperfixationtimepodcast@gmail.com⁠ SOURCES: https://www.image.ie/self/beginners-guide-reading-tarot-cards-195661 https://learntarot.com/less1.htm https://www.wopc.co.uk/explore/game/tarocchi/ https://open.spotify.com/episode/4zJeMtfcfLifl4VoD148p1?si=8825dae217a94fc1 https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/colorful-history-tarot-mesmerizing-decks-themseles-180986811/ https://www.openculture.com/2023/10/carl-jung-on-the-power-of-tarot-cards.html https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2025/05/21/3-in-10-americans-consult-astrology-tarot-cards-or-fortune-tellers/ https://www.vam.ac.uk/articles/tarot-cards https://www.tarot.com/tarot/decks/smith-waite https://www.britannica.com/biography/Aleister-Crowley#ref1250516 https://www.ayeshahilton.com/the-history-of-oracle-cards/ https://www.suburbanwitchery.com/blog/tarot-spreads-for-beginners?srsltid=AU7gw4Ubb9OivZldc8Se3n16m9c8c6yBRXhs2AfEWhhaX8Onakjqamkj

Hyperfixation - Lizzie Borden Took an Axe... Or Did She?

Ep. 38 - Lizzie Borden took an axe… or did she? 🪓 This week, Erin takes Danny back to Fall River, Massachusetts in 1892 to dig into one of America’s most infamous unsolved murder cases. We’re going beyond the creepy nursery rhyme to look at who Lizzie Borden actually was, what happened inside the Borden house on August 4, the strange details surrounding the murders of Andrew and Abby Borden, and the evidence that ultimately put Lizzie on trial. From morphine and burned dresses to questionable alibis, family tension, Victorian gender expectations, and a trial that became a national spectacle, there is a LOT more to this story than “forty whacks.” Lizzie was acquitted. No one else was ever charged. And more than 130 years later, we still don’t know who killed Andrew and Abby Borden. So… did Lizzie do it? And if she didn’t, who did? _____________________________________________________________ **FOLLOW US! We will release a historical video of the two of us that will either be cute or really cringe or maybe both, but only WHEN we reach 500 followers on one platform. So please like and subscribe! If you like this podcast, feed our coffee addictions at: buymeacoffee.com/hyperfixationtime Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@hyperfixationtime (www.instagram.com/hyperfixationtime/⁠⁠⁠) YouTube: @HyperfixationTimePod⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠ / @hyperfixationtimepod ) TikTok: @hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠ / hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠ ) Email: ⁠⁠⁠hyperfixationtimepodcast@gmail.com⁠ SOURCES: https://famous-trials.com/lizzieborden/1437-home https://famous-trials.com/lizzieborden/1441-chronology https://famous-trials.com/lizzieborden/1442-evidence https://famous-trials.com/lizzieborden/1439-autopsies https://famous-trials.com/lizzieborden/1449-bowentestimony https://famous-trials.com/lizzieborden/1453-emmatestimony https://guides.loc.gov/chronicling-america-lizzie-borden https://fallriverhistorical.org/lizzie-borden-collections/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/how-lizzie-borden-got-away-with-murder-180972707/ https://www.womenshistory.org/articles/lizzie-borden-trial-1892

Hyperfixation - The Little Free Library Rabbit Hole

Ep . 37 - You’ve probably walked past a Little Free Library without thinking much about it. A tiny house, some books, take one, leave one. Simple, right? Apparently there is SO MUCH more to them. This week, Danny takes Erin through the history of Little Free Libraries, how they became a worldwide phenomenon, what emotions they might bring someone, and some of the creative, weird, and wonderful versions people have made along the way. Oh, and how do they relate to the late great QUEEN Dolly Parton? (RIP). Plus, stick around to the end to hear what 3 books each of us would put in our own LFL. Embrace the spiral and stay curious, friends! _______________________________________________________________ **FOLLOW US! We will release a historical video of the two of us that will either be cute or really cringe or maybe both, but only WHEN we reach 500 followers on one platform. So please like and subscribe! If you like this podcast, feed our coffee addictions at: buymeacoffee.com/hyperfixationtime Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@hyperfixationtime (www.instagram.com/hyperfixationtime/⁠⁠⁠) YouTube: @HyperfixationTimePod⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠ / @hyperfixationtimepod ) TikTok: @hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠ / hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠ ) Email: ⁠⁠⁠hyperfixationtimepodcast@gmail.com⁠ SOURCES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tscb01jfukc&t=95s https://imaginationlibrary.com/letter-from-dolly/ https://imaginationlibrary.com/usa/ https://www.instagram.com/littlefreelibrary/ https://littlefreelibrary.org/about/news-media/study-little-free-librarys-influence-on-children-reading https://www.littleobservationist.com/little-free-library-interview-rick-brooks/ https://www.hudsonoctagonhouse.org/about-4 https://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/news/new-hudson-museum-to-celebrate-local-success-story/article_fb561cb2-fe4b-11ed-972f-0762fd75007f.html https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/23129733-the-little-free-library-book https://littlefreelibrary.org/about/history/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6euOhkCX98&t=738s https://littlefreelibrary.myshopify.com/collections/little-free-library-kits?_gl=1*1dgc5gn*_gcl_au*OTgwNjA4OTcxLjE3ODgxMjY2MDkuLS4tLjE3ODgxMjY2MTIuMTc2MDQxMzQ1Ni4xNzg4MTI2NjEzLjE3ODgxNDcxMjQ.*_ga*MjEwNTYyMzk0LjE3ODgxMjY2MDk.*_ga_K576HYW1MN*czE3ODgxNDcxMjQkbzQkZzAkdDE3ODgxNDcxMjQkajYwJGwwJGgyMDIwNjgxMjk. https://littlefreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/LFL_NewsletterFall2021.pdf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4opWbwgNtaM https://littlefreelibrary.org/map/ https://littlefreelibrary.org/start/build-a-little-free-library/ https://littlefreelibrary.org/about/news-media/study-little-free-librarys-influence-on-children-reading https://theeducationhub.org.nz/literacy-why-it-matters-2/ https://www.npr.org/2026/08/26/nx-s1-5944531/dolly-partons-imagination-library-gave-the-gift-of-books-to-millions-of-children

Hyperfixation - Quicksand: Honestly, We Thought This Would Come Up More

Ep. 36 - Somewhere along the way, we were all convinced quicksand was going to be a legitimate problem in our adult lives. And yet… nothing.This week, Erin finally investigates the strangely dramatic world of quicksand. What actually is it? Where does it happen? Can it really swallow you whole? And most importantly, did movies and cartoons completely lie to us?We’re separating quicksand fact from fiction, digging into the surprisingly weird science behind it, and figuring out what you should actually do if your childhood fears finally come true.Turns out, quicksand is real. It’s just not quite the death trap we were promised._______________________________________________________________**FOLLOW US! We will release a historical video of the two of us that will either be cute or really cringe or maybe both, but only WHEN we reach 500 followers on one platform. So please like and subscribe! If you like this podcast, feed our coffee addictions at: buymeacoffee.com/hyperfixationtimeInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠@hyperfixationtime (www.instagram.com/hyperfixationtime/⁠⁠⁠)YouTube: @HyperfixationTimePod⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠ / @hyperfixationtimepod )TikTok: @hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠ / hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠ )Email: ⁠⁠⁠hyperfixationtimepodcast@gmail.com⁠SOURCES: ⁠https://www.nature.com/articles/437635a⁠⁠https://www.nature.com/news/2005/050926/full/news050926-9.html⁠⁠https://apnews.com/article/cb1a4c2e35a86bd67c003d1f875120db⁠⁠https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2025/12/12/quicksand-utah-hiker-rescue/⁠⁠https://www.lewrockwell.com/2010/08/daniel-engber/terra-infirma-the-rise-and-fall-of-quicksand/⁠

Hyperfixation - Pokémon GO: 10 Years of Catching ’Em All

Ep. 35 - On this episode, Danny is taking us back to the summer of 2016, when parks were packed, PokéStops were sacred gathering places, and perfectly reasonable adults were wandering around outside trying to catch a digital Pidgey. With Pokémon GO recently celebrating its 10-year anniversary, we’re looking back at the game that became a full-blown cultural phenomenon almost overnight. Danny dives into how Pokémon GO came to be, what made it explode in popularity, the absolute chaos of its early days, and how the game has managed to stick around for an entire decade. Whether you were out hunting for rare Pokémon in 2016, still play today, or somehow watched the whole thing unfold from a safe distance, come revisit one of the strangest and most wholesome collective obsessions of the 2010s. Embrace the spiral and stay curious. _______________________________________________________________ **FOLLOW US! We will release a historical video of the two of us that will either be cute or really cringe or maybe both, but only WHEN we reach 500 followers on one platform. So please like and subscribe! If you like this podcast, feed our coffee addictions at: https://buymeacoffee.com/hyperfixatio... Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@hyperfixationtime (www.instagram.com/hyperfixationtime/⁠⁠⁠) YouTube: @HyperfixationTimePod⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠ / @hyperfixationtimepod ) TikTok: @hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠ / hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠ ) Email: ⁠⁠⁠hyperfixationtimepodcast@gmail.com⁠ SOURCES: https://www.forbes.com/sites/ryanmac/2016/07/26/monster-game/ https://pokemongohub.net/post/featured/pokemon-go-through-the-years-2016-the-year-the-world-walked/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjIvBqT2qco&list=PLSGOfs3d3ac3AE-8ZitPot7kxzu43nyYf https://pokemongo.fandom.com/wiki/Teams

Hyperfixation - Fresh Starts: Why Your Brain Loves a Clean Slate

Ep. 34 - Why do we feel like a new year, a birthday, a move, or even a Monday gives us the chance to become a completely different person? This week on Hyperfixation Time, we're diving into the fascinating psychology behind fresh starts. We explore the Fresh Start Effect, why our brains love symbolic new beginnings, how temporal landmarks help us separate our past selves from our future selves, and why these moments can actually boost motivation. We also unpack why some fresh starts stick while others fizzle out, the surprising science of habit formation, and how you can use these psychological quirks to your advantage without waiting for January 1st. Whether you're moving to a new home, starting a new job, or simply looking for a reset, this episode is all about why humans are wired to believe tomorrow can be different. Grab your favorite drink and come hyperfixate with us. **FOLLOW US! We will release a historical video of the two of us that will either be cute or really cringe or maybe both, but only WHEN we reach 500 followers on one platform. So please like and subscribe! If you like this podcast, feed our coffee addictions at: https://buymeacoffee.com/hyperfixationtime Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@hyperfixationtime (www.instagram.com/hyperfixationtime/⁠⁠⁠) YouTube: @HyperfixationTimePod⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HyperfixationTimePod) TikTok: @hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠) Email: ⁠⁠⁠hyperfixationtimepodcast@gmail.com⁠ SOURCES: • https://doi.org/10.1287/mnsc.2014.1901 • https://www.katymilkman.com/book • https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits • https://www.tinyhabits.com • https://www.apa.org/topics/behavioral-health/making-lifestyle-changes-last • https://www.health.harvard.edu • https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/ • https://www.hubermanlab.com

Hyperfixation - Don't Hug Me, I'm Scared: Traumatizing a Generation

Ep. 33 - What do you get when you mix puppets, catchy songs, body horror, and an alarming amount of psychological trauma? Don't Hug Me, I'm Scared, of course. This week, Danny introduces Erin to one of YouTube's most iconic and unsettling web series. Together they unravel the strange world of Red Guy, Yellow Guy, Duck, and the ever-growing list of questionable teachers who somehow make learning feel terrifying. Expect discussions about symbolism, fan theories, internet culture, and why so many people willingly revisit something that traumatized them in 2011. **FOLLOW US! We will release a historical video of the two of us that will either be cute or really cringe or maybe both, but only WHEN we reach 500 followers on one platform. So please like and subscribe! If you like this podcast, feed our coffee addictions at: https://buymeacoffee.com/hyperfixationtime Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@hyperfixationtime (www.instagram.com/hyperfixationtime/⁠⁠⁠) YouTube: @HyperfixationTimePod⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HyperfixationTimePod) TikTok: @hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠) Email: ⁠⁠⁠hyperfixationtimepodcast@gmail.com⁠ Sources Used: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don%27t_Hug_Me_I%27m_Scaredhttps://www.youtube.com/@donthugmeimscaredhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAa4aI5wKLo&list=PLzzEWyNiATFv3v_svsg04aFdWoiRUidNQhttps://www.rollingstone.co.uk/tv/features/dont-hug-me-im-scared-channel-4-series-creators-interview-23000/https://www.reddit.com/r/DHMIS/comments/vm0uww/which_of_these_theories_do_you_like_the_most/

Hyperfixation - I Got a Text! Everything You Need to Know About Love Island UK

Episode 32. You've heard people shouting "I've got a text!" and debating Casa Amor like it's a major world event, but what exactly is Love Island UK? In this episode of Hyperfixation Time!, we're diving headfirst into the sun-soaked, chaos-filled world of Love Island UK. Whether you've never watched a single episode or you've always wondered why millions of people become emotionally invested in attractive strangers standing around a fire pit, this beginner's guide has you covered. We'll break down how the show works, explain essential villa vocabulary like grafting, bombshells, recouplings, and Casa Amor, share the moments that turned the series into a cultural phenomenon, and discuss what makes the UK version different from every other reality dating show. Plus, we'll look at the brand-new 2026 season and make some early predictions about what drama, heartbreak, and questionable decision-making might be headed our way. So grab your water bottle, prepare for some serious secondhand embarrassment, and remember: if you're not in a couple, you might be at risk of getting dumped from the island. 🌴🔥 **FOLLOW US! We will release a historical video of the two of us that will either be cute or really cringe or maybe both, but only WHEN we reach 500 followers on one platform. So please like and subscribe! If you like this podcast, feed our coffee addictions at: https://buymeacoffee.com/hyperfixationtime Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@hyperfixationtime (www.instagram.com/hyperfixationtime/⁠⁠⁠) YouTube: @HyperfixationTimePod⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HyperfixationTimePod) TikTok: @hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠) Email: ⁠⁠⁠hyperfixationtimepodcast@gmail.com⁠ Sources Used Official Love Island (ITV) Love Island Series 13 Press Pack (ITV) Love Island Series 13 Episode 1 (ITVX) How to Watch Love Island UK Guide Cosmopolitan: New Season 13 Twists Explained Love Island UK Season 13 Cast Overview

Hyperfixation - Strange Roadside Attractions

Ep. 31 - This week on Hyperfixation Time, Danny takes us on a road trip through three roadside attractions that feel less like tourist destinations and more like someone’s beautifully unfiltered imagination escaped containment. From the sprawling industrial jungle gym of City Museum, to the towering handmade chaos of Bishop Castle, to the surreal, labyrinthine fever dream that is House on the Rock, we’re diving into the stories, experiences, and absolute sensory overload of these iconic attractions. Expect hidden tunnels, giant sea creatures, questionable engineering choices, unsettling mannequins, and repeated moments of “there’s no way OSHA let this happen..." **FOLLOW US! We will release a historical video of the two of us that will either be cute or really cringe or maybe both, but only WHEN we reach 500 followers on one platform. So please like and subscribe! If you like this podcast, feed our coffee addictions at: https://buymeacoffee.com/hyperfixationtime Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@hyperfixationtime (www.instagram.com/hyperfixationtime/⁠⁠⁠) YouTube: @HyperfixationTimePod⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HyperfixationTimePod) TikTok: @hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠) Email: ⁠⁠⁠hyperfixationtimepodcast@gmail.com⁠ SOURCES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roadside_attraction https://www.hgtv.com/lifestyle/travel/beetlejuice-film-locations-road-trip-pictures https://www.acuity.com/about/flagpole https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/america-roadside-attractions-weird-worth-stop/3447678.html https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/14615 https://citymuseum.org/about/ https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/2047 https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/2254 https://beltmag.com/wisconsin-house-on-the-rock/ https://www.uplandsguide.com/member/info/house-on-the-rock/ https://americangods.fandom.com/wiki/House_on_the_Rock

Hyperfixation - Wildlife Rehab 101: Before You Kidnap That Wild Baby Animal....

Ep. 30 - Spring means baby animals everywhere, but helping wildlife is a lot more complicated than most people think. In this episode of Hyperfixation Time, we break down what to do if you find baby birds, rabbits, squirrels, raccoons, possums, fawns, and more. We cover common myths, when to intervene versus when to leave animals alone, and the basics of wildlife rehab from an everyday person’s perspective. Equal parts educational, emotional, and mildly chaotic. **FOLLOW US! We will release a historical video of the two of us that will either be cute or really cringe or maybe both, but only WHEN we reach 500 followers on one platform. So please like and subscribe! If you like this podcast, feed our coffee addictions at: https://buymeacoffee.com/hyperfixationtime Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@hyperfixationtime (www.instagram.com/hyperfixationtime/⁠⁠⁠) YouTube: @HyperfixationTimePod⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HyperfixationTimePod) TikTok: @hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠) Email: ⁠⁠⁠hyperfixationtimepodcast@gmail.com⁠ SOURCES: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/i-found-a-baby-bird-what-do-i-do/ https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/found-orphaned-or-injured-wild-animal https://www.internationalowlcenter.org/ https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/raccoons-and-people https://www.wildliferehabinfo.org/ https://ontariospca.ca/blog/what-to-do-if-you-find-baby-raccoons/ https://opossumsocietyus.org/orphaned-opossum-care/ https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/found-orphaned-or-injured-wild-animal https://www.nwrawildlife.org/ https://ahnow.org/ https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/

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Hyperfixation - The Dogs of Chernobyl: Not Alone and Maybe, Probably Not Mutants?!

Ep. 29 - They were only supposed to be gone for three days... It’s been decades. In this episode, Danny takes us into the wild, emotional, and occasionally bizarre story of the dogs of Chernobyl, from abandoned pets to fully adapted survivors. We’ll talk about how they’ve managed to live in the exclusion zone, the humans who still look after them, and the moment the internet collectively panicked over a pack of mysteriously blue dogs. Sad? Yes. Fascinating? Also yes. *Trigger warning - this episode includes talks of animal death. Please listen with care* **FOLLOW US! We will release a historical video of the two of us that will either be cute or really cringe or maybe both, but only WHEN we reach 500 followers on one platform. So please like and subscribe! If you like this podcast, feed our coffee addictions at: https://buymeacoffee.com/hyperfixationtime Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@hyperfixationtime (www.instagram.com/hyperfixationtime/⁠⁠⁠) YouTube: @HyperfixationTimePod⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HyperfixationTimePod) TikTok: @hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠) Email: ⁠⁠⁠hyperfixationtimepodcast@gmail.com⁠ SOURCES: https://www.cleanfutures.org/dogs-of-chernobyl/ https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.ade2537 https://magazine.columbia.edu/article/super-canines-chernobyl-and-other-science-news https://www.discovermagazine.com/dogs-in-chornobyl-are-mysteriously-turning-blue-but-radiation-is-not-to-blame-48205 https://people.com/pets/hbo-chernobyl-dog-death-scene-explained/ https://medium.com/@vetvoyages/the-dogs-of-chernobyl-38cad082a289 https://www.npr.org/transcripts/1198909263

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Hyperfixation - The Science and Stories of Cadaver Dogs

Ep. 28 - Cadaver dogs might sound spooky at first, but there’s so much more than meets the nose. In this episode of Hyperfixation Time, Erin and Danny dig into the fascinating world of these highly trained pups. From the science behind their incredible sense of smell and the history of their training to surprising fun facts and real-life stories, we explore how cadaver dogs bring closure to families, help law enforcement, and even contribute to public safety. What seems morbid on the surface is actually a story of bravery, compassion, and teamwork, showing that sometimes the most unusual topics can have the most positive impact. **FOLLOW US! We will release a historical video of the two of us that will either be cute or really cringe or maybe both, but only WHEN we reach 500 followers on one platform. So please like and subscribe! If you like this podcast, feed our coffee addictions at: https://buymeacoffee.com/hyperfixationtime Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@hyperfixationtime (www.instagram.com/hyperfixationtime/⁠⁠⁠) YouTube: @HyperfixationTimePod⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HyperfixationTimePod) TikTok: @hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠) Email: ⁠⁠⁠hyperfixationtimepodcast@gmail.com⁠ SOURCES: https://www.dogster.com/dog-training/cadaver-dog-training https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/family-dog/cadaver-dogs-how-canine-noses-help-find-dead-bodies/ https://www.thesprucepets.com/cadaver-dogs-1113771 https://www.kinship.com/dog-lifestyle/what-is-a-cadaver-dog-news https://alifeofdogs.com/the-history-of-cadaver-dogs/ https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1124&context=themis#:~:text=Page%208,other%20side%20of%20the%20system. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7401519/ https://blog.education.nationalgeographic.org/2018/03/06/cadaver-dogs-sniff-out-likely-revolutionary-war-burial-ground/#:~:text=Most%20cadaver%20dogs%20are%20Labrador,%2C%20strong%20nerves%2C%20and%20confidence.

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Hyperfixation - ASL: We’re Not Fluent, Just Curious (Respectfully!!)

Episode 27 - In this episode of Hyperfixation Time, Danny surprises Erin and brings in our friend Amy, who takes us on a deep dive into the rich, expressive world of American Sign Language (ASL). **Before we begin, we want to be clear: we are not Deaf or hard of hearing, and we’re not experts. This episode comes from a place of curiosity, respect, and a desire to learn, not to speak over the Deaf community or present ourselves as authorities. With that in mind, Amy guides us through the history of ASL, how its grammar and structure differ from spoken English, and the nuances that make it a fully realized language (not just “English with hand motions,” as we quickly learn). We also explore etiquette, common misconceptions, and some of the ongoing conversations and controversies within and around the Deaf community. Think of this episode as three friends sitting at the edge of something vast and important, asking questions, getting things wrong occasionally, and trying to understand better as we go. **FOLLOW US! We will release a historical video of the two of us that will either be cute or really cringe or maybe both, but only WHEN we reach 500 followers on one platform. So please like and subscribe! If you like this podcast, feed our coffee addictions at: https://buymeacoffee.com/hyperfixationtime Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@hyperfixationtime (www.instagram.com/hyperfixationtime/⁠⁠⁠) YouTube: @HyperfixationTimePod⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HyperfixationTimePod) TikTok: @hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠) Email: ⁠⁠⁠hyperfixationtimepodcast@gmail.com⁠

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Hyperfixation - The Ben Platt Episode: You Will Be Found (Obsessed)

Episode 26: Ben Platt What does it take to become the voice of a generation — and then have everyone turn around and argue about it? This week, Erin's hyperfixation is Ben Platt: a kid who grew up performing, became a Broadway legend before 25, and made the world cry every single night as Evan Hansen. We're getting into his full history, his impact on musical theater, the controversies that followed one of his most iconic roles, and what he's got coming next. Danny had no idea this was coming, and honestly? Neither did we. Pull up a seat, we're Waving Through a Window, because this one's got range — just like Ben. *Trigger Warning* - This episode discusses suicide. Please listen with care. **FOLLOW US! We will release a historical video of the two of us that will either be cute or really cringe or maybe both, but only WHEN we reach 500 followers on one platform. So please like and subscribe! If you like this podcast, feed our coffee addictions at: https://buymeacoffee.com/hyperfixationtime Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@hyperfixationtime (www.instagram.com/hyperfixationtime/⁠⁠⁠) YouTube: @HyperfixationTimePod⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HyperfixationTimePod) TikTok: @hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠) Email: ⁠⁠⁠hyperfixationtimepodcast@gmail.com⁠ SOURCES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Platt https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marc_Platt_(producer) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dear_Evan_Hansen https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitch_Perfect_(film) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitch_Perfect_2 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Politician_(TV_series) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sing_to_Me_Instead https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reverie_(Ben_Platt_album) https://playbill.com https://www.billboard.com https://www.nytimes.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EGOT

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Hyperfixation - The Lunar New Year and the Chinese Zodiac: Wait, Can Roosters Swim?

Episode 25: The Lunar New Year and the Chinese Zodiac Per Danny's husband Dwight's request, we’re ringing in the Lunar New Year the Hyperfixation Time way. This week Danny looks into the traditions, myths, and how different countries celebrate the holiday. Think of this as your friendly deep dive into one of humanity’s oldest and most meaningful annual celebrations. Let us know what you learned or how your community celebrates it! **FOLLOW US! We will release a historical video of the two of us that will either be cute or really cringe or maybe both, but only WHEN we reach 500 followers on one platform. So please like and subscribe! If you like this podcast, feed our coffee addictions at: https://buymeacoffee.com/hyperfixationtime Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@hyperfixationtime (www.instagram.com/hyperfixationtime/⁠⁠⁠) YouTube: @HyperfixationTimePod⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HyperfixationTimePod) TikTok: @hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠) Email: ⁠⁠⁠hyperfixationtimepodcast@gmail.com⁠ SOURCES: https://www.fengshuiweb.co.uk/characteristics-of-the-water-rooster/https://www.fengshuiweb.co.uk/characteristics-of-the-water-monkey/https://www.vancouverliondance.com/post/dragon-dance-vs-lion-dance https://www.chinahighlights.com/festivals/lantern-festival.htm https://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/social_customs/zodiac/horse.htmhttps://www.britannica.com/topic/Chinese-New-Year https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/festivals/when-chinese-new-year.html https://www.facebook.com/zhongyikungfuassociationhttps://www.overture.org/tickets-events/2025-26-season/international-festival/_gl=1*1vrbg1s*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&gclid=Cj0KCQiA4eHLBhCzARIsAJ2NZoKPXvwYm4BAUvtHWVDnwlT2BQqVq4F04kKvaf0leT7VkZFUyu071ccaAp0QEALw_wcB&gbraid=0AAAAADpp3d7zv9L5x7Q_TMax2Hk2xcOBI https://www.zykfa.org/

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Hyperfixation - The Five Love Languages: Fact, Fiction, or Somewhere In Between?

Episode 24 - Are Love Languages a breakthrough, or just astrology for people in relationships? This week on Hyperfixation Time, we dig into what this wildly popular framework gets right, what it oversimplifies, and how it shows up in our real lives. From acts of service to words of affirmation, we talk about how we try to love, how we want to be loved, and why those two things don’t always line up.**FOLLOW US! We will release a historical video of the two of us that will either be cute or really cringe or maybe both, but only WHEN we reach 500 followers on one platform. So please like and subscribe! If you like this podcast, feed our coffee addictions at: https://buymeacoffee.com/hyperfixationtime Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@hyperfixationtime (www.instagram.com/hyperfixationtime/⁠⁠⁠) YouTube: @HyperfixationTimePod⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HyperfixationTimePod) TikTok: @hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠) Email: ⁠⁠⁠hyperfixationtimepodcast@gmail.com⁠ **DISCLAIMER** Please note: Erin and Danny are not experts, just two curious people who love diving into topics they find fascinating. Some details may be simplified or not 100% precise, and that’s okay. They’re here to have fun, learn along the way, and bring you with them.SOURCES:https://www.psychiatrist.com/news/study-refutes-concept-of-love-languages/https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/self-made/202501/love-languages-what-science-actually-says-about-relationshipshttps://www.cnbc.com/2022/10/29/how-the-5-love-languages-stays-relevant-30-years-after-publication.html#:~:text=Gary%20Chapman%20says%20he%20and,person%20expresses%20or%20experiences%20love:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Five_Love_Languages

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Hyperfixation - The Band AJR and the Art of Being Themselves

Episode 23 - This week, Danny takes us inside her favorite band, AJR. We dive into their history, their unmistakable sound, their ties to theater, and what makes them such ridiculously lovable human beings. From big feelings to bigger hooks, philanthropism to the importance of a trappers' hat, this episode is all about why AJR’s music hits so hard and sticks around in your brain. If you like pop songs with heart, honesty, and a lot of personality, stick around. You might just leave with a new favorite band. **FOLLOW US! We will release a historical video of the two of us that will either be cute or really cringe or maybe both, but only WHEN we reach 500 followers on one platform. So please like and subscribe! If you like this podcast, feed our coffee addictions at: https://buymeacoffee.com/hyperfixationtime AND FOLLOW US: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@hyperfixationtime (www.instagram.com/hyperfixationtime/⁠⁠⁠) YouTube: @HyperfixationTimePod⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HyperfixationTimePod) TikTok: @hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠) Email: ⁠⁠⁠hyperfixationtimepodcast@gmail.com⁠ **DISCLAIMER** Please note: Erin and Danny are not experts, just two curious people who love diving into topics they find fascinating. Some details may be simplified or not 100% precise, and that’s okay. They’re here to have fun, learn along the way, and bring you with them. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AJR#cite_note-16 https://www.iheart.com/content/2022-12-09-ajrs-jack-met-reveals-how-many-of-the-hat-he-really-has/ https://www.songfacts.com/facts/ajr/3-oclock-things https://www.reddit.com/r/AJR/comments/f2tl6p/the_voice_saying_here_we_go_and_metronome_in_bang/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu0zXXkbEb8 https://open.spotify.com/episode/1TgBaC2jbRtKmJW0RZZTSK?si=1be5278a1bb24fa1 https://open.spotify.com/episode/1FY2aqJYgZJIde77J2Jlqh?si=b28088635e414dc8 https://www.adammet.net/amplify

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Hyperfixation - POTS: When Standing is a Sport ft. Dr. Katie

Episode 22: What if simply standing up felt like sprinting a mile? In this episode of our POTScast...(get it?), we have our first guest presenter! Erin invited her sister, Dr. Katie who is an expert in POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) to unpack a condition that turns everyday movements into full-body events. We explore what POTS actually is, how it affects the nervous system, why it’s often misunderstood or misdiagnosed, and what daily life looks like for people living in dysregulated bodies that don’t follow the rules. This isn’t a medical lecture. It’s a human story about invisible illness, resilience without romanticizing suffering, and what it means to live in a body that operates on a different operating system. We talk symptoms, neuroscience, stigma, coping tools, impacts, and the quiet strength of navigating a world that expects you to function like nothing’s wrong. Because sometimes survival looks like sitting down.And sometimes bravery looks like standing up anyway. **FOLLOW US! We will release a historical video of the two of us that will either be cute or really cringe or maybe both, but only WHEN we reach 500 followers on one platform. So please like and subscribe!If you like this podcast, feed our coffee addictions at: https://buymeacoffee.com/hyperfixationtime Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@hyperfixationtime (www.instagram.com/hyperfixationtime/⁠⁠⁠) YouTube: @HyperfixationTimePod⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HyperfixationTimePod) TikTok: @hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠) Email: ⁠⁠⁠hyperfixationtimepodcast@gmail.com⁠ **DISCLAIMER** Please note: Erin and Danny are not experts, just two curious people who love diving into topics they find fascinating. Some details may be simplified or not 100% precise, and that’s okay. They’re here to have fun, learn along the way, and bring you with them.

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Hyperfixation - Yoga: Why it Means More Than You Think

Episode 21 - Yoga has traveled a long way. In this episode, Danny explores the roots of yoga, its spiritual foundations, and how it’s been reshaped in the modern world. We dive into breathwork, intention, accessibility, and the complicated space between tradition and commercialization, with honesty, curiosity, and zero pressure to touch your toes.**FOLLOW US! We will release a historical video of the two of us that will either be cute or really cringe or maybe both, but only WHEN we reach 500 followers on one platform. So please like and subscribe!If you like this podcast, feed our coffee addictions at: https://buymeacoffee.com/hyperfixationtimeInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠@hyperfixationtime (www.instagram.com/hyperfixationtime/⁠⁠⁠)YouTube: @HyperfixationTimePod⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HyperfixationTimePod)TikTok: @hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠)Email: ⁠⁠⁠hyperfixationtimepodcast@gmail.com⁠**DISCLAIMER** Please note: Erin and Danny are not experts, just two curious people who love diving into topics they find fascinating. Some details may be simplified or not 100% precise, and that’s okay. They’re here to have fun, learn along the way, and bring you with them.Sources:https://psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ajp.2016.16080853https://assets.press.princeton.edu/chapters/i9565.pdfhttps://vedanta.org/what-is-vedanta/https://www.arhantayoga.org/blog/5-fundamental-upanishads-in-yoga-philosophy-explained/#:~:text=This%20Upanishad%20connects%20theistic%20devotion,)%2C%20and%20self%2Dcontrol.https://www.hinduamerican.org/blog/who-was-patanjali-and-what-are-the-yoga-sutrashttps://www.arhantayoga.org/blog/ashtanga-yoga-vs-ashtanga-vinyasa-yoga/https://www.yogajournal.com/yoga-101/history-of-yoga/whos-who-in-the-future-of-yoga/https://www.diyogi.com/blogs/diyogi-yoga-mat-articles-info/bikram-yoga-what-is-it-and-what-are-the-benefitshttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jan/03/yoga-white-wellness-industry-21st-century-colonialismhttps://yogawithadriene.com/https://liveyogateachers.com/business-of-yoga/yoga-with-adrienehttps://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/9-benefits-of-yogahttps://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/providers/digest/yoga-for-health-science

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