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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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  • #166
    Thursday · 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!

  • #155
    June 11 · 33 min

    The Creepy Truth Behind Nursery Rhymes

    The nursery rhymes we grew up singing might be a lot darker than we ever realized. In this episode, we dig into the eerie stories, strange theories, and unsettling origins behind some of the world's most famous nursery rhymes. From Humpty Dumpty and Three Blind Mice to Rock-a-Bye Baby, Ring Around the Rosie, and plenty more, we explore how these innocent childhood verses became surrounded by legends, folklore, and a whole lot of creepy speculation. You may never hear these rhymes the same way again. 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!

  • #154
    June 5 · 54 min

    Childhood Was Actually Kind of Creepy

    This week we're taking a trip back to childhood... and realizing it was way creepier than we remembered. From strange TV shows that we probably had no business watching, to toys that seemed a little too alive, we're talking about all the things that gave us the creeps growing up. We dive into tv shows and movies that we were WAY to young to watch, but no one seemed to care! And they toys.. furry, tickle me Elmo, and owning the entire collection of goosebumps books at the mere age of like 10. We also reminisce about childhood places that felt a little off. If you ever got nervous when a toy started talking by itself, stayed up all night after watching a spooky episode, or felt like the animatronics were staring directly into your soul, this episode is for you. Come relive the weird, creepy, and surprisingly unsettling side of growing up in the '90s and early 2000s. 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!

  • #153
    May 29 · 36 min

    Does Anyone Actually Enjoy This?

    Not everything is fun, and we're not afraid to say it. This week, we're diving into all the things we just don't enjoy. From small talk and baby showers to sporting events, crowded parks, and a whole pile of other oddly specific annoyances, we're airing our grievances and seeing how many unpopular opinions we have in common. Grab a drink and come complain with 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!

  • #152
    May 22 · 51 min

    Porch Talk | May 2026

    Porch Talk is back and this one spirals beautifully. Do you ever have the problem when every terrible thing seems to happen all at once?? WE DO! Then we get into the school system, how technology is making kids less independent instead of smarter, and why it feels like common sense is slowly leaving the world. Wrapping the episode up with a true crime story that is genuinely awful. It’s chaotic, opinionated, slightly existential, and always all over the 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!

  • #151
    May 14 · 56 min

    The Dark Origins of Fairy Tales

    Fairy tales were never really made for kids… and this week we’re proving it. We’re digging into the eerie world of Grimm fairy tales, the darker versions hidden behind the stories we grew up hearing, and why so many of them feel more cursed than comforting. It’s strange, creepy, violent, and honestly kind of fascinating that they took crazy morbid tales and turned them into stories that we now love. 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!

  • #150
    May 7 · 47 min

    Normal Then. Unbelievable Now.

    This week we’re diving into all the things society changed without us even knowing. From the days of whispering on a cellphone in public like you were handling government secrets… to now hearing someone’s full FaceTime breakup in the cereal aisle. We’re talking about the weird shift in what used to be considered rude, normal, embarrassing, or completely unacceptable. From feral restaurant kids and people blasting videos at full volume, to having full conversations via bluetooth very loudly in the grocery store parking lot, and the slow death of public shame… when exactly did everything change? Pull up a chair while we spiral through modern behavior, old social rules, and the little things that make us all internally scream in public. 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!

  • #149
    April 30 · 1 hr 10 min

    Everything You Think You Know About Voodoo Is Wrong

    Yep you read that right.. something that’s been misunderstood and twisted into something it’s not for a long time. In this episode, we dig into where it actually comes from, rooted in West African spiritual traditions and shaped by history, survival, and resilience. We talk about the real practices, rituals, ancestors, and what those symbols actually mean, while separating truth from all the myths people have run with. How did something so deeply spiritual end up being seen as something dark or scary? And what does it actually look like for the people who practice it today? 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!

  • #148
    April 23 · 43 min

    The Little Things That Drive Us Crazy

    Somewhere between dogs tracking in mud on a fresh cleaned floor and fighting a Ziploc bag that refuses to zip, life quietly declares war. In this episode, we spiral through the tiny, ridiculous annoyances that shouldn’t matter… but absolutely do. Cabinets that won’t stay shut, phones that sense the exact moment you try to nap, and all the little things that slowly chip away at your sanity one inconvenience at a time. It’s not a big deal. But it is! 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!

  • #147
    April 16 · 50 min

    Porch Talk | April 2026

    Time for another PORCH TALK.. for all you new peeps out there wondering, a porch talk is where we act like we are sitting on the porch having a nice good long chat! Because the best talks are always outside on the porch. We never have a script for these and most of them subject jump pretty quick, but I can almost promise you will laugh at least once! SO buckle up and enjoy! 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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