Only If You Can Keep Up

Ash & Lynn

Ever wonder what happens when two best friends with ADHD start talking? Neither do we. One random thought turns into another, and before we know it we’re discussing haunted places, weird history, bizarre facts, true crime, strange traditions, internet rabbit holes, and whatever else hijacks our brains that week. We laugh a lot, interrupt each other, lose our train of thought, find it again… sometimes. If you love the creepy, the curious, the weird, and conversations that never stay on the rails, pull up a chair. Just don’t say we didn’t warn you… you’ll have to keep up

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#175
Thursday · 45 min
Choose Your Fate
This week of Spooky Season, we're putting our fate in each other's hands! Welcome to Choose Your Fate, where every decision could mean survival or a very unfortunate ending. We started with a creepy, interactive story where we had to make choices without knowing what horrors were waiting around the corner. But when that adventure ended a little sooner than expected, we weren't finished tempting fate! So we took things a step further with an original story Ash came up with involving Lynn, a cemetery, and some seriously questionable decisions. Would you trust your instincts? Take the safer path? Or let curiosity lead you straight into danger? Every choice has a consequence, and sometimes there are no good options. Join us for some silly spooky fun! Send us Fan Mail Be sure to follow, rate, and share Only If You Can Keep Up! It really helps us reach new listeners and means more than you know. 📧 Questions, episode ideas, or just want to say hi? onlyifyoucankeepup@gmail.com 🎙️ Listen to full episodes on YouTube: @onlyifyoucankeepup Thanks so much for listening... only if you can keep up!
#174
October 16 · 57 min
Spooky Porch Talk | October 2026
Things are getting a little spooky on the porch! In this episode we're sharing some of our own creepy experiences, diving into the fascinating world of morbid curiosity, and exploring humanity's strange fascination with death. Why are we so drawn to things that scare us? What makes us curious about death, the unknown, and the darker side of life? And what happens when we experience something we just can't explain? From personal spooky encounters to our obsession with all things morbid, we're letting the conversation wander wherever our creepy little minds take us. Expect strange stories, dark curiosities, random tangents, and plenty of unexpected twists. So grab a seat, get comfortable, and see if you can keep up! Send us Fan Mail Be sure to follow, rate, and share Only If You Can Keep Up! It really helps us reach new listeners and means more than you know. 📧 Questions, episode ideas, or just want to say hi? onlyifyoucankeepup@gmail.com 🎙️ Listen to full episodes on YouTube: @onlyifyoucankeepup Thanks so much for listening... only if you can keep up!
#173
October 13 · 47 min
Death Came in Waves: |Part 2| The Black Death
We started with the White Plague, and now we're heading into something even darker. In Part 1, we explored tuberculosis, the slow-moving killer that haunted families for centuries. But now it's time for Part 2, and we're diving into one of history's most devastating pandemics: the Black Death. We're talking about the bubonic plague, its terrifying symptoms, how it spread, and the staggering number of lives it claimed. From entire communities being devastated to the fear and desperation that swept across Europe, we're exploring what happened when death seemed impossible to escape. Then we're stepping into the eerie world of plague doctors. Those infamous beaked masks, strange protective outfits, bizarre medical practices, and the desperate attempts to fight a disease nobody fully understood. Who were these doctors, what did they actually do? Two diseases. Two very different nightmares. And a whole lot of dark history. Join us as we finish what we started in Part 1 and uncover the horrifying history of the Black Death. Send us Fan Mail Be sure to follow, rate, and share Only If You Can Keep Up! It really helps us reach new listeners and means more than you know. 📧 Questions, episode ideas, or just want to say hi? onlyifyoucankeepup@gmail.com 🎙️ Listen to full episodes on YouTube: @onlyifyoucankeepup Thanks so much for listening... only if you can keep up!
#172
October 8 · 45 min
Death Came in Waves: |Part 1| The White Plague
We planned to cover two of history’s most terrifying killers in one episode… and wildly underestimated how much there was to say. So today became Part 1: Tuberculosis. Before antibiotics, TB was known as consumption and the “White Plague,” a slow-moving disease that could tear through families and communities while doctors struggled to understand what was causing it. We’re digging into what tuberculosis actually does to the body, how it spread, why people once thought it could be hereditary, and what it was like to live in a time when a persistent cough became a death sentence. Oh and Vampires play a role in here also! Then we head inside the strange world of tuberculosis sanatoriums, where fresh air, bed rest, bizarre treatments, isolation, and sheer desperation became part of the fight against a disease medicine couldn’t yet cure. And because apparently tuberculosis needed an entire episode to itself, the Black Death has been bumped to Part 2. Welcome to spooky season, where sometimes the scariest stories are the ones that actually happened. Send us Fan Mail Be sure to follow, rate, and share Only If You Can Keep Up! It really helps us reach new listeners and means more than you know. 📧 Questions, episode ideas, or just want to say hi? onlyifyoucankeepup@gmail.com 🎙️ Listen to full episodes on YouTube: @onlyifyoucankeepup Thanks so much for listening... only if you can keep up!
#171
October 1 · 50 min
Scary Movie Logic: Because Apparently We’re Going in the Basement
Spooky Season is officially here!!!! And we’re kicking it off by discussing one of the greatest mysteries in horror movie history: why does everyone make the WORST possible decision? You hear a noise downstairs? Obviously, investigate it alone. Your car won’t start? Keep trying instead of RUNNING. There’s an abandoned house in the middle of nowhere? Definitely go inside. Someone says, “I’ll be right back”? Well… nice knowing you. This week, we’re breaking down scary movie logic: the ridiculous decisions, horror movie rules, killer clichés, questionable survival skills, and all the things that make us yell at the screen, “WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT?!” Would we actually survive a horror movie? Probably not. But we’d at least like to think we’d make slightly better choices. Welcome to Spooky Season Send us Fan Mail Be sure to follow, rate, and share Only If You Can Keep Up! It really helps us reach new listeners and means more than you know. 📧 Questions, episode ideas, or just want to say hi? onlyifyoucankeepup@gmail.com 🎙️ Listen to full episodes on YouTube: @onlyifyoucankeepup Thanks so much for listening... only if you can keep up!
#170
September 24 · 55 min
Lost Civilizations: Lemuria & Atlantis
What if entire civilizations once existed and somehow disappeared from history? This week, we're diving into two of the most fascinating legendary lost civilizations: Atlantis and Lemuria. From Plato's ancient account of Atlantis to the strange origins of Lemuria and the stories that grew around it, we're exploring where these legends came from, what these civilizations were supposedly like, how they may have disappeared, and why people are still searching for answers thousands of years later. Were these places based on real lands lost to time and disaster? Were they stories that grew far beyond their original meaning? Or is there something buried beneath the legends that we haven't found yet? Grab your imaginary archaeology gear because we're going looking for civilizations that may never have existed in the first place. Send us Fan Mail Be sure to follow, rate, and share Only If You Can Keep Up! It really helps us reach new listeners and means more than you know. 📧 Questions, episode ideas, or just want to say hi? onlyifyoucankeepup@gmail.com 🎙️ Listen to full episodes on YouTube: @onlyifyoucankeepup Thanks so much for listening... only if you can keep up!
#169
September 17 · 45 min
Porch Talk | September 2026
Welcome back for another Porch Talk! These episodes are our chance to slow down, catch up, and talk about whatever happens to be on our minds. No research, no real plan, just the two of us catching up on life, sharing random thoughts, getting completely sidetracked, and following every conversation wherever it decides to go. Grab your favorite drink, get comfortable, and come hang out with us for another completely unscripted Porch Talk... only if you can keep up! Send us Fan Mail Be sure to follow, rate, and share Only If You Can Keep Up! It really helps us reach new listeners and means more than you know. 📧 Questions, episode ideas, or just want to say hi? onlyifyoucankeepup@gmail.com 🎙️ Listen to full episodes on YouTube: @onlyifyoucankeepup Thanks so much for listening... only if you can keep up!
#168
September 10 · 52 min
You Can Only Pick One
Vampire or werewolf? Asylum or haunted hospital? And somehow, those aren’t even the hardest choices. This week, we’re playing This or That with a mix of creepy, weird, ridiculous, and nearly impossible choices. Some had obvious answers, some started great conversations, and some sent us down completely unnecessary rabbit holes. Play along and decide which one you’d pick... but remember, you can only choose one. Send us Fan Mail Be sure to follow, rate, and share Only If You Can Keep Up! It really helps us reach new listeners and means more than you know. 📧 Questions, episode ideas, or just want to say hi? onlyifyoucankeepup@gmail.com 🎙️ Listen to full episodes on YouTube: @onlyifyoucankeepup Thanks so much for listening... only if you can keep up!
#167
September 3 · 58 min
Collective Hysteria: When Fear Becomes Contagious
Can fear actually spread from person to person? In this episode, we're diving into the bizarre world of collective hysteria, when groups of people begin experiencing the same fears, symptoms, or behaviors, sometimes without a clear physical cause. From strange historical outbreaks and community-wide panics to cases that have happened much more recently, we're looking at just how powerful group behavior can become. What causes these events to start? How do they spread so quickly? And what happens when fear, expectation, and the people around us begin influencing what we experience? We're exploring some of the strangest cases of collective hysteria... tune in! Send us Fan Mail Be sure to follow, rate, and share Only If You Can Keep Up! It really helps us reach new listeners and means more than you know. 📧 Questions, episode ideas, or just want to say hi? onlyifyoucankeepup@gmail.com 🎙️ Listen to full episodes on YouTube: @onlyifyoucankeepup Thanks so much for listening... only if you can keep up!
#166
August 27 · 49 min
Do You Have a Voice in Your Head? | Inner Monologue & How We Think
When you think, do you actually hear a voice in your head? Can you have full conversations with yourself? Do you see pictures instead, or is your mind completely quiet? In this episode, we're diving into the fascinating world of inner monologue and the different ways people experience their own thoughts. We talk about what it's like inside our own heads, mental imagery, thinking in words versus pictures, ADHD brains, and the surprising realization that other people's minds may work VERY differently from your own. So... what's going on inside YOUR head? Send us Fan Mail Be sure to follow, rate, and share Only If You Can Keep Up! It really helps us reach new listeners and means more than you know. 📧 Questions, episode ideas, or just want to say hi? onlyifyoucankeepup@gmail.com 🎙️ Listen to full episodes on YouTube: @onlyifyoucankeepup Thanks so much for listening... only if you can keep up!
#165
August 20 · 52 min
Porch Talk | August 2026
Just a little Porch Talk about whatever’s been on our minds lately. No real plan, no set topic, just random thoughts, side conversations, opinions, and whatever rabbit holes we manage to fall into along the way. We’re catching up, talking about life, things happening in the world, stuff we’ve been thinking about, and probably a few things that have absolutely nothing to do with anything. Basically, pull up a chair and see where the conversation takes us. Send us Fan Mail Be sure to follow, rate, and share Only If You Can Keep Up! It really helps us reach new listeners and means more than you know. 📧 Questions, episode ideas, or just want to say hi? onlyifyoucankeepup@gmail.com 🎙️ Listen to full episodes on YouTube: @onlyifyoucankeepup Thanks so much for listening... only if you can keep up!
#164
August 13 · 52 min
Nature Is Absolutely Insane
Nature can be beautiful, terrifying, and sometimes downright bizarre. In this episode, we're diving into some of the strangest natural phenomena our planet has to offer and trying to figure out how any of this is actually real. From incredible things happening in the sky to weird events on land and in the water, we're exploring the science, mysteries, and downright unbelievable things nature is capable of. Send us Fan Mail Be sure to follow, rate, and share Only If You Can Keep Up! It really helps us reach new listeners and means more than you know. 📧 Questions, episode ideas, or just want to say hi? onlyifyoucankeepup@gmail.com 🎙️ Listen to full episodes on YouTube: @onlyifyoucankeepup Thanks so much for listening... only if you can keep up!
#163
August 6 · 53 min
Things That Don't Feel Real
The world is full of things we've accepted as completely normal... but when you really stop and think about them, they sound absolutely ridiculous. From volcanoes and octopuses to artificial intelligence and smartphones, some of the most ordinary parts of life seem like they belong in a science fiction movie. This week, we're questioning everything we take for granted and talking about the everyday things that don't quite feel real. Get ready for plenty of "Wait... how is that actually a thing?" moments... only if you can keep up! Send us Fan Mail Be sure to follow, rate, and share Only If You Can Keep Up! It really helps us reach new listeners and means more than you know. 📧 Questions, episode ideas, or just want to say hi? onlyifyoucankeepup@gmail.com 🎙️ Listen to full episodes on YouTube: @onlyifyoucankeepup Thanks so much for listening... only if you can keep up!
#162
July 30 · 41 min
The Timelines That Will Break Your Brain
History doesn't always happen the way we picture it. We tend to imagine different eras neatly separated into chapters, but the truth is much stranger. Did you know cowboys and the Victorian Era existed at the same time? Or that the last woolly mammoths were still alive while the pyramids were already ancient? In this episode, we're exploring some of history's most surprising timeline overlaps that completely change the way we think about the past. From famous people who could have met to civilizations, inventions, and events that existed side by side, prepare for plenty of "Wait... what?!" moments. History is a lot weirder than it gets credit for... only if you can keep up! Send us Fan Mail Be sure to follow, rate, and share Only If You Can Keep Up! It really helps us reach new listeners and means more than you know. 📧 Questions, episode ideas, or just want to say hi? onlyifyoucankeepup@gmail.com 🎙️ Listen to full episodes on YouTube: @onlyifyoucankeepup Thanks so much for listening... only if you can keep up!
#161
July 23 · 54 min
Déjà Vu, Glitches & Strange Coincidences
Have you ever experienced déjà vu so intensely that it stopped you in your tracks? Or had a coincidence that felt a little too perfect to be random? Maybe you've had what some people call a "glitch in the matrix" or a strange synchronicity that made you question whether life is as predictable as it seems. In this episode, we're diving into some of the most fascinating experiences people report but can't fully explain. We explore déjà vu, meaningful coincidences, synchronicities, and those bizarre moments that leave you wondering if your brain is playing tricks on you... or if there's something more going on. As always, we share our own thoughts, personal experiences, and plenty of curiosity along the way. Whether you're a skeptic, a believer, or somewhere in between, this is one conversation that's sure to make you question a few things... only if you can keep up. Send us Fan Mail Be sure to follow, rate, and share Only If You Can Keep Up! It really helps us reach new listeners and means more than you know. 📧 Questions, episode ideas, or just want to say hi? onlyifyoucankeepup@gmail.com 🎙️ Listen to full episodes on YouTube: @onlyifyoucankeepup Thanks so much for listening... only if you can keep up!
#160
July 16 · 38 min
Porch Talk | July 2026
Welcome back for another Porch Talk! These episodes are our chance to slow down, catch up, and chat about whatever happens to be on our minds. No script, no plan... just real conversations, random tangents, and plenty of laughs along the way. Grab a drink, get comfortable, and come hang out with us... only if you can keep up! Send us Fan Mail Be sure to follow, rate, and share Only If You Can Keep Up! It really helps us reach new listeners and means more than you know. 📧 Questions, episode ideas, or just want to say hi? onlyifyoucankeepup@gmail.com 🎙️ Listen to full episodes on YouTube: @onlyifyoucankeepup Thanks so much for listening... only if you can keep up!
#159
July 9 · 54 min
The Strange World of Cemeteries
Cemeteries are full of more than just headstones. They're filled with history, symbolism, traditions, and stories that most of us walk right past without ever noticing. This week, we're exploring the fascinating world of cemeteries, from unusual burial customs and cemetery symbolism to the surprising history hidden among the graves. Along the way, we uncover strange facts, forgotten traditions, and the reasons cemeteries look and function the way they do today. Whether you're fascinated by history, architecture, genealogy, or simply enjoy wandering through old cemeteries, this episode is packed with stories that might change the way you see these peaceful places forever. Send us Fan Mail Be sure to follow, rate, and share Only If You Can Keep Up! It really helps us reach new listeners and means more than you know. 📧 Questions, episode ideas, or just want to say hi? onlyifyoucankeepup@gmail.com 🎙️ Listen to full episodes on YouTube: @onlyifyoucankeepup Thanks so much for listening... only if you can keep up!
#158
July 3 · 35 min
The Opposite of a Trigger
Apparently there's an opposite of a trigger... and most of us have been walking right past it. This week we're diving into glimmers, those tiny moments that catch you off guard in the best way, and why your brain could use a few more of them. If you've ever been instantly cheered up by the smell of rain, that random song you didn't know you needed, or the sounds of morning birds, this one's for you. Send us Fan Mail Be sure to follow, rate, and share Only If You Can Keep Up! It really helps us reach new listeners and means more than you know. 📧 Questions, episode ideas, or just want to say hi? onlyifyoucankeepup@gmail.com 🎙️ Listen to full episodes on YouTube: @onlyifyoucankeepup Thanks so much for listening... only if you can keep up!
#157
June 25 · 51 min
Wait... You Don't Do That Too?
But why are we like this?.... This week we're talking about all the weird little things we do, the things we don't understand, and the moments that finally made us realize our brains work a little differently. If you've ever felt like you never quite fit the mold, this one's for you. Send us Fan Mail Be sure to follow, rate, and share Only If You Can Keep Up! It really helps us reach new listeners and means more than you know. 📧 Questions, episode ideas, or just want to say hi? onlyifyoucankeepup@gmail.com 🎙️ Listen to full episodes on YouTube: @onlyifyoucankeepup Thanks so much for listening... only if you can keep up!
#156
June 18 · 41 min
Porch Talk | June 2026
This week we're talking farm updates, the countdown to summer break, and a question that's been rattling around in our heads... why don't kids seem to crave adventure and discovery the way we did? Oh and so much more... tune in! Send us Fan Mail Be sure to follow, rate, and share Only If You Can Keep Up! It really helps us reach new listeners and means more than you know. 📧 Questions, episode ideas, or just want to say hi? onlyifyoucankeepup@gmail.com 🎙️ Listen to full episodes on YouTube: @onlyifyoucankeepup Thanks so much for listening... only if you can keep up!

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