Join your hosts, Halli, Cayla and Nathan as they delve into the always surprising, often creepy, frequently hilarious world of the weirdest things in the human experience. Was Shakespeare a woman? Did you know that there was a secret room in Mount Rushmore? What actually happened to Brittany Murphy? (it&#39;s really not as straight forward as you would think) Covering a wide array of topics from conspiracy theories, urban legends, weird science and unsolved mysteries. Grab your tinfoil hat, your favorite drink and get ready to experience the Human Exception https://www.thehumanexception.com/

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In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney get to grill Halli on what it takes to break into self-publishing. Halli explains the importance of editors, formatting, ISBNs, covers and so much more!https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0138-0139-so-you-want-to-write-a-book/

Get wacky, weird and curious with your hosts Halli, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney get to grill Halli on what it takes to break into self-publishing. Halli explains the importance of editors, formatting, ISBNs, covers and so much more!

https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0138-0139-so-you-want-to-write-a-book/

HEX - File 0139 - So, You Want to Publish a Book - pt.2

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HEX - File 0138 - So, You Want to Publish a Book - pt.1

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In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney take a look at three cases of intrigue<ul><li><a href="https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/coprophagy/" rel="nofollow">Coprophagy</a>: &#34;Eat shit&#34;. It&#39;s a phrase we&#39;ve all heard, but have ever truly thought about it? Courtney tells us about coprophagy and why so many animals do it and where this phrase originally came from</li><li><a href="https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/folk-metal/" rel="nofollow">Folk Metal</a>: Nathan gives us some fun information on the birth of Folk Metal. A sub-genre that deviates from the traditional anti-Christian themes, but still celebrates those themes of accepting &#34;otherness&#34;</li><li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2cM1uNdnWSZ5wFFiNdKe11?si=ad98288e40ed4927" rel="nofollow">Nathan&#39;s playlist</a></li><li><a href="https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/princess-caraboo/" rel="nofollow">Princess Caraboo</a>: A few miles north of Bristol in Southwest England is the small town of Almondsbury. It&#39;s the sleepy kind of English town where not a whole lot happens but on Apr 3 1817 something did happen. You see a an unknow woman had turned up, seemingly disoriented and speaking an unknown language. In a little over a week the entire town and surrounding area would know who she was: her name was Caraboo and she was a princess</li></ul>Pt. 3<ul><li><a href="https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/princess-caraboo/" rel="nofollow">Princess Caraboo pt.</a>2</li></ul>https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0135-0137-crappy-caraboo-metal/

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney take a look at three cases of intrigue

Coprophagy: "Eat shit". It's a phrase we've all heard, but have ever truly thought about it? Courtney tells us about coprophagy and why so many animals do it and where this phrase originally came from
Folk Metal: Nathan gives us some fun information on the birth of Folk Metal. A sub-genre that deviates from the traditional anti-Christian themes, but still celebrates those themes of accepting "otherness"
Nathan's playlist
Princess Caraboo: A few miles north of Bristol in Southwest England is the small town of Almondsbury. It's the sleepy kind of English town where not a whole lot happens but on Apr 3 1817 something did happen. You see a an unknow woman had turned up, seemingly disoriented and speaking an unknown language. In a little over a week the entire town and surrounding area would know who she was: her name was Caraboo and she was a princess
Pt. 3

Princess Caraboo pt.2
https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0135-0137-crappy-caraboo-metal/

HEX - File 0137 - Crappy Caraboo Metal - pt.3

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In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney take a look at three cases of intrigue<ul><li><a href="https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/coprophagy/" rel="nofollow">Coprophagy</a>: &#34;Eat shit&#34;. It&#39;s a phrase we&#39;ve all heard, but have ever truly thought about it? Courtney tells us about coprophagy and why so many animals do it and where this phrase originally came from</li><li><a href="https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/folk-metal/" rel="nofollow">Folk Metal</a>: Nathan gives us some fun information on the birth of Folk Metal. A sub-genre that deviates from the traditional anti-Christian themes, but still celebrates those themes of accepting &#34;otherness&#34;</li><li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2cM1uNdnWSZ5wFFiNdKe11?si=ad98288e40ed4927" rel="nofollow">Nathan&#39;s playlist</a></li><li><a href="https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/princess-caraboo/" rel="nofollow">Princess Caraboo</a>: A few miles north of Bristol in Southwest England is the small town of Almondsbury. It&#39;s the sleepy kind of English town where not a whole lot happens but on Apr 3 1817 something did happen. You see a an unknow woman had turned up, seemingly disoriented and speaking an unknown language. In a little over a week the entire town and surrounding area would know who she was: her name was Caraboo and she was a princess</li></ul>Pt. 2<ul><li><a href="https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/princess-caraboo/" rel="nofollow">Princess Caraboo pt.1</a></li></ul>https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0135-0137-crappy-caraboo-metal/

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney take a look at three cases of intrigue

Coprophagy: "Eat shit". It's a phrase we've all heard, but have ever truly thought about it? Courtney tells us about coprophagy and why so many animals do it and where this phrase originally came from
Folk Metal: Nathan gives us some fun information on the birth of Folk Metal. A sub-genre that deviates from the traditional anti-Christian themes, but still celebrates those themes of accepting "otherness"
Nathan's playlist
Princess Caraboo: A few miles north of Bristol in Southwest England is the small town of Almondsbury. It's the sleepy kind of English town where not a whole lot happens but on Apr 3 1817 something did happen. You see a an unknow woman had turned up, seemingly disoriented and speaking an unknown language. In a little over a week the entire town and surrounding area would know who she was: her name was Caraboo and she was a princess
Pt. 2

Princess Caraboo pt.1
https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0135-0137-crappy-caraboo-metal/

HEX - File 0136 - Crappy Caraboo Metal - pt.2

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In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney take a look at three cases of intrigue<ul><li><a href="https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/coprophagy/" rel="nofollow">Coprophagy</a>: &#34;Eat shit&#34;. It&#39;s a phrase we&#39;ve all heard, but have ever truly thought about it? Courtney tells us about coprophagy and why so many animals do it and where this phrase originally came from</li><li><a href="https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/folk-metal/" rel="nofollow">Folk Metal</a>: Nathan gives us some fun information on the birth of Folk Metal. A sub-genre that deviates from the traditional anti-Christian themes, but still celebrates those themes of accepting &#34;otherness&#34;</li><li>Princess Caraboo: A few miles north of Bristol in Southwest England is the small town of Almondsbury. It&#39;s the sleepy kind of English town where not a whole lot happens but on Apr 3 1817 something did happen. You see a an unknow woman had turned up, seemingly disoriented and speaking an unknown language. In a little over a week the entire town and surrounding area would know who she was: her name was Caraboo and she was a princess</li></ul> Pt.1<ul><li><a href="https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/coprophagy/" rel="nofollow">Coprophogy</a></li><li><a href="https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/folk-metal/" rel="nofollow">Folk Metal</a></li></ul> https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0135-0137-crappy-caraboo-metal/

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney take a look at three cases of intrigue

Coprophagy: "Eat shit". It's a phrase we've all heard, but have ever truly thought about it? Courtney tells us about coprophagy and why so many animals do it and where this phrase originally came from
Folk Metal: Nathan gives us some fun information on the birth of Folk Metal. A sub-genre that deviates from the traditional anti-Christian themes, but still celebrates those themes of accepting "otherness"
Princess Caraboo: A few miles north of Bristol in Southwest England is the small town of Almondsbury. It's the sleepy kind of English town where not a whole lot happens but on Apr 3 1817 something did happen. You see a an unknow woman had turned up, seemingly disoriented and speaking an unknown language. In a little over a week the entire town and surrounding area would know who she was: her name was Caraboo and she was a princess


Pt.1

Coprophogy
Folk Metal


https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0135-0137-crappy-caraboo-metal/

HEX - File 0135 - Crappy Caraboo Metal - pt.1

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In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Halli take a look at three cases of intrigue<ul><li><a href="https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/nashville-hot-chicken/" rel="nofollow">Nashville Hot Chicken</a>: Seems like every restaurant these days has hot chicken on the menu, but where did that idea originate?</li><li><a href="https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0133-0134-trasmoz-hot-binturongs/" rel="nofollow">Binturongs</a>: I have not seen a binturong in person, as far as I can recall. I certainly hope I would have remembered something that looks like a cross between a cat, a small bear, and a racoon, with a prehensile tail that&#39;s roughly the weight of a kindergartener.</li><li><a href="https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/trasmoz-spain/" rel="nofollow">Trasmoz, Spain</a>: In the 13th century, the entire village of Trasmoz, Spain, was excommunicated for witchcraft and in 1511, Pope Julius II ordered the village to be cursed and it is said to still be cursed today. That&#39;s the story anyways</li></ul>Pt.2<ul><li><a href="https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/trasmoz-spain/" rel="nofollow">Trasmoz, Spain</a></li></ul>https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0133-0134-trasmoz-hot-binturongs/

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Halli take a look at three cases of intrigue

Nashville Hot Chicken: Seems like every restaurant these days has hot chicken on the menu, but where did that idea originate?
Binturongs: I have not seen a binturong in person, as far as I can recall. I certainly hope I would have remembered something that looks like a cross between a cat, a small bear, and a racoon, with a prehensile tail that's roughly the weight of a kindergartener.
Trasmoz, Spain: In the 13th century, the entire village of Trasmoz, Spain, was excommunicated for witchcraft and in 1511, Pope Julius II ordered the village to be cursed and it is said to still be cursed today. That's the story anyways
Pt.2

Trasmoz, Spain
https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0133-0134-trasmoz-hot-binturongs/

HEX - File 0134 - Trasmoz Hot Binturongs - pt.2

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In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Halli take a look at three cases of intrigue<ul><li><a href="https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/nashville-hot-chicken/" rel="nofollow">Nashville Hot Chicken</a>: Seems like every restaurant these days has hot chicken on the menu, but where did that idea originate?</li><li><a href="https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0133-0134-trasmoz-hot-binturongs/" rel="nofollow">Binturongs</a>: I have not seen a binturong in person, as far as I can recall. I certainly hope I would have remembered something that looks like a cross between a cat, a small bear, and a racoon, with a prehensile tail that&#39;s roughly the weight of a kindergartener.</li><li>Trasmoz, Spain: In the 13th century, the entire village of Trasmoz, Spain, was excommunicated for witchcraft and in 1511, Pope Julius II ordered the village to be cursed and it is said to still be cursed today. That&#39;s the story anyways</li></ul>Pt.1<ul><li><a href="https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0133-0134-trasmoz-hot-binturongs/" rel="nofollow">Nashville Hot Chicken</a></li><li><a href="https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0133-0134-trasmoz-hot-binturongs/" rel="nofollow">Binturongs</a></li></ul>https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0133-0134-trasmoz-hot-binturongs/

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Halli take a look at three cases of intrigue

Nashville Hot Chicken: Seems like every restaurant these days has hot chicken on the menu, but where did that idea originate?
Binturongs: I have not seen a binturong in person, as far as I can recall. I certainly hope I would have remembered something that looks like a cross between a cat, a small bear, and a racoon, with a prehensile tail that's roughly the weight of a kindergartener.
Trasmoz, Spain: In the 13th century, the entire village of Trasmoz, Spain, was excommunicated for witchcraft and in 1511, Pope Julius II ordered the village to be cursed and it is said to still be cursed today. That's the story anyways
Pt.1

Nashville Hot Chicken
Binturongs
https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0133-0134-trasmoz-hot-binturongs/

HEX - File 0133 - Trasmoz Hot Binturongs - pt.1

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This week we have a very special guest, Kate! A survivor of CMRI, the Congregation of Mary Immaculate queen, a high control Catholic group that has existed right under our noses for the last 50 yearshttps://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0132-kate-and-the-congregation-of-mary-immaculate-queen/

This week we have a very special guest, Kate! A survivor of CMRI, the Congregation of Mary Immaculate queen, a high control Catholic group that has existed right under our noses for the last 50 years

https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0132-kate-and-the-congregation-of-mary-immaculate-queen/

HEX - File 0132 - Kate and the  Congregation of Mary Immaculate Queen

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In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney take a look at two cases of intrigue<ul><li><a href="https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/brave-little-hunter-and-friends/" rel="nofollow">Brave Little Hunter and Friends</a>: Courtney tells us about the orca calf that became orphaned on Vancouver Island and how a community came together to take care of it. Then she talks about the exciting new classification of another species of orca</li><li><a href="https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/the-yeongno-%28%ec%98%81%eb%85%b8%29/" rel="nofollow">The Yeongno (영노)</a>: The yeongno is a character from Korean masked dances, a creature supposedly fallen from heaven that will only return once it has eaten 100 yangban, the noble elite of the Joseon era </li></ul>Pt.2<ul><li><a href="https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0129-0130-eat-the-rich/" rel="nofollow">The Yeongno (영노) pt.2</a> </li></ul>https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0129-0130-eat-the-rich/

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney take a look at two cases of intrigue

Brave Little Hunter and Friends: Courtney tells us about the orca calf that became orphaned on Vancouver Island and how a community came together to take care of it. Then she talks about the exciting new classification of another species of orca
The Yeongno (영노): The yeongno is a character from Korean masked dances, a creature supposedly fallen from heaven that will only return once it has eaten 100 yangban, the noble elite of the Joseon era 
Pt.2

The Yeongno (영노) pt.2 
https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0129-0130-eat-the-rich/

HEX - File 0131 - Eat the Rich - Pt 2

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In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney take a look at two cases of intrigue<ul><li><a href="https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/brave-little-hunter-and-friends/" rel="nofollow">Brave Little Hunter and Friends</a>: Courtney tells us about the orca calf that became orphaned on Vancouver Island and how a community came together to take care of it. Then she talks about the exciting new classification of another species of orca</li><li><a href="https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/the-yeongno-%28%ec%98%81%eb%85%b8%29/" rel="nofollow">The Yeongno (영노)</a>: The yeongno is a character from Korean masked dances, a creature supposedly fallen from heaven that will only return once it has eaten 100 yangban, the noble elite of the Joseon era </li></ul>https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0129-0130-eat-the-rich/ Pt.1<ul><li><a href="https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/brave-little-hunter-and-friends/" rel="nofollow">Brave Little Hunter and Friends</a></li><li><a href="https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0129-0130-eat-the-rich/" rel="nofollow">The Yeongno (영노) pt.1 </a></li></ul>

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney take a look at two cases of intrigue

Brave Little Hunter and Friends: Courtney tells us about the orca calf that became orphaned on Vancouver Island and how a community came together to take care of it. Then she talks about the exciting new classification of another species of orca
The Yeongno (영노): The yeongno is a character from Korean masked dances, a creature supposedly fallen from heaven that will only return once it has eaten 100 yangban, the noble elite of the Joseon era 
https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0129-0130-eat-the-rich/



Pt.1

Brave Little Hunter and Friends
The Yeongno (영노) pt.1 


HEX - File 0130 - Eat the Rich - Pt 1

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In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Halli take a look at two cases of intrigue<ul><li><a href="https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/the-german-american-bund/" rel="nofollow">The German American Bund</a>: Nathan tells us about a weird time in American history between 1936 and 1941 where some thought the most American thing you could do was join a Nazi organization</li><li><a href="https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/cheetahs/" rel="nofollow">Cheetahs</a>: People know a lot of things about cheetahs, they&#39;re really fast, they live in Africa, they&#39;re cool looking. What most people don&#39;t know is they are the most inbred creature on this planet</li></ul> Pt. 2<ul><li><a href="https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/cheetahs/" rel="nofollow">Cheetahs</a></li></ul>https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0128-0129-nazis-wont-change-their-spots-but-cheetahs-will/

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Halli take a look at two cases of intrigue

The German American Bund: Nathan tells us about a weird time in American history between 1936 and 1941 where some thought the most American thing you could do was join a Nazi organization
Cheetahs: People know a lot of things about cheetahs, they're really fast, they live in Africa, they're cool looking. What most people don't know is they are the most inbred creature on this planet


Pt. 2

Cheetahs
https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0128-0129-nazis-wont-change-their-spots-but-cheetahs-will/



HEX - File 0129 - Nazis Won't Change Their spots, but Cheetahs will - Pt 2

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In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Halli take a look at two cases of intrigue<ul><li><a href="https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/the-german-american-bund/" rel="nofollow">The German American Bund</a>: Nathan tells us about a weird time in American history between 1936 and 1941 where some thought the most American thing you could do was join a Nazi organization</li><li>Cheetahs: People know a lot of things about cheetahs, they&#39;re really fast, they live in Africa, they&#39;re cool looking. What most people don&#39;t know is they are the most inbred creature on this planet</li></ul>Pt. 1<ul><li><a href="https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0128-0129-nazis-wont-change-their-spots-but-cheetahs-will/" rel="nofollow">The German American Bund</a></li></ul>https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0128-0129-nazis-wont-change-their-spots-but-cheetahs-will/

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Halli take a look at two cases of intrigue

The German American Bund: Nathan tells us about a weird time in American history between 1936 and 1941 where some thought the most American thing you could do was join a Nazi organization
Cheetahs: People know a lot of things about cheetahs, they're really fast, they live in Africa, they're cool looking. What most people don't know is they are the most inbred creature on this planet
Pt. 1

The German American Bund
https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0128-0129-nazis-wont-change-their-spots-but-cheetahs-will/

HEX - File 0128 - Nazis Won't Change Their spots, but Cheetahs will - Pt 1

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2024/4/5/18/1b0415c4-0d41-43e6-817e-13ceef89a173_127_-_going_wilde_in_18th_century_london_-_pt2.mp3

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan, Halli and Courtney take a look in a Wilde case<ul><li>Jonathan Wilde: Thief-Taker General: Often called the first fence, Jonathan Wilde lived a bizarre and devious life, one where he took advantage of both the public and law enforcement. A criminal Robin Hood who didn&#39;t share the wealth he conned people out and even had an office in the Old Bailey for a time, Wilde was a fascinating figure and a trash human</li></ul>https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0126-0127-going-wilde-in-18th-century-london/

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan, Halli and Courtney take a look in a Wilde case

Jonathan Wilde: Thief-Taker General: Often called the first fence, Jonathan Wilde lived a bizarre and devious life, one where he took advantage of both the public and law enforcement. A criminal Robin Hood who didn't share the wealth he conned people out and even had an office in the Old Bailey for a time, Wilde was a fascinating figure and a trash human
https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0126-0127-going-wilde-in-18th-century-london/

HEX - File 0127 - Going Wilde in 18th Century London - Pt 2

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2024/3/29/17/316adab5-126c-4fc5-9b42-eaba03a83dea_126_-_going_wilde_in_18th_century_london_-_pt1.mp3

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan, Halli and Courtney take a look in a Wilde case<ul><li>Jonathan Wilde: Thief-Taker General: Often called the first fence, Jonathan Wilde lived a bizarre and devious life, one where he took advantage of both the public and law enforcement. A criminal Robin Hood who didn&#39;t share the wealth he conned people out of and even had an office in the Old Bailey for a time, Wilde was a fascinating figure and a trash human</li></ul>https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0126-0127-going-wilde-in-18th-century-london/

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan, Halli and Courtney take a look in a Wilde case

Jonathan Wilde: Thief-Taker General: Often called the first fence, Jonathan Wilde lived a bizarre and devious life, one where he took advantage of both the public and law enforcement. A criminal Robin Hood who didn't share the wealth he conned people out of and even had an office in the Old Bailey for a time, Wilde was a fascinating figure and a trash human
https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0126-0127-going-wilde-in-18th-century-london/

HEX - File 0126 - Going Wilde in 18th Century London - Pt 1

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2024/3/22/17/9f2a3575-5e97-40a7-a581-49a362be7d7a_hex_-_file_0125_-_when_houses_bite_back_-_pt2.mp3

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney take a look at two cases of intrigue:<ul><li><a href="https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/new-house-rituals/" rel="nofollow">New House Rituals</a>: Courtney tells us about new house rituals, practices based in folklore, superstition or tradition designed to bring luck, prosperity and clear out bad energy in a new living space</li><li>Jehovah&#39;s Witnesses and the BITE Model: The BITE model of Authoritarian Control and a system developed by Steven Hassan designed to identify when a group or organization is exhibiting dangerous cult-like behavior. We will go through the checklist and discuss which items the Jehovah&#39;s Witnesses practice and what exactly makes them so dangerous</li></ul> Pt.2<ul><li>Jehovah&#39;s Witnesses and the BITE Model</li></ul>https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0124-0125-when-houses-bite-back/

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney take a look at two cases of intrigue:

New House Rituals: Courtney tells us about new house rituals, practices based in folklore, superstition or tradition designed to bring luck, prosperity and clear out bad energy in a new living space
Jehovah's Witnesses and the BITE Model: The BITE model of Authoritarian Control and a system developed by Steven Hassan designed to identify when a group or organization is exhibiting dangerous cult-like behavior. We will go through the checklist and discuss which items the Jehovah's Witnesses practice and what exactly makes them so dangerous


Pt.2

Jehovah's Witnesses and the BITE Model
https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0124-0125-when-houses-bite-back/

HEX - File 0125 - When Houses BITE Back - Pt 2

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2024/3/15/19/bd9ec1fe-2d3b-495e-a13d-f1b653c2163d_hex_-_file_0124_-_when_houses_bite_back_-_pt1.mp3

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney take a look at two cases of intrigue:<ul><li><a href="https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/new-house-rituals/" rel="nofollow">New House Rituals</a>: Courtney tells us about new house rituals, practices based in folklore, superstition or tradition designed to bring luck, prosperity and clear out bad energy in a new living space</li><li>Jehovah&#39;s Witnesses and the BITE Model: The BITE model of Authoritarian Control and a system developed by Steven Hassan designed to identify when a group or organization is exhibiting dangerous cult-like behavior. We will go through the checklist and discuss which items the Jehovah&#39;s Witnesses practice and what exactly makes them so dangerous</li></ul>Pt.1<ul><li><a href="https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0124-0125-when-houses-bite-back/" rel="nofollow">New House Rituals</a></li></ul>https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0124-0125-when-houses-bite-back/

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney take a look at two cases of intrigue:

New House Rituals: Courtney tells us about new house rituals, practices based in folklore, superstition or tradition designed to bring luck, prosperity and clear out bad energy in a new living space
Jehovah's Witnesses and the BITE Model: The BITE model of Authoritarian Control and a system developed by Steven Hassan designed to identify when a group or organization is exhibiting dangerous cult-like behavior. We will go through the checklist and discuss which items the Jehovah's Witnesses practice and what exactly makes them so dangerous
Pt.1

New House Rituals
https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0124-0125-when-houses-bite-back/

HEX - File 0124 - When Houses BITE Back - Pt 1

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2024/2/9/19/fb4f3cd3-8ce8-434c-9300-41a8fb089977_-_file_0123_-_laura_r_samotin_the_debut_author.mp3

We have a very special guest, Laura R Samotin author of The Sins on Their Bones, a queer, historical fantasy book rooted deep in Jewish folklore and mysticism. Halli got the opportunity to get an early read of this book and was blown away so she had to bring Laura on so that we could talk about her inspirations and the stories behind this deeply personal novel.This episode is split in two parts, the first portion will be spoiler free, but the latter will be full of spoilers so don&#39;t listen to that if you&#39;d rather wait to find out for yourself, which we highly encourage. Don&#39;t worry we&#39;ll make it very clear when we&#39;re about to get into the spoiler section Where to find Laura and her book!<ul><li><a href="https://www.laurarsamotin.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.laurarsamotin.com/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/laurarsamotin" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/laurarsamotin </a></li><li><a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-sins-on-their-bones-laura-r-samotin/20682880?ean=9781039007567" rel="nofollow">https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-sins-on-their-bones-laura-r-samotin/20682880?ean=9781039007567</a>  </li></ul>https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0123-laura-r-samotin-the-debut-author/

We have a very special guest, Laura R Samotin author of The Sins on Their Bones, a queer, historical fantasy book rooted deep in Jewish folklore and mysticism. Halli got the opportunity to get an early read of this book and was blown away so she had to bring Laura on so that we could talk about her inspirations and the stories behind this deeply personal novel.

This episode is split in two parts, the first portion will be spoiler free, but the latter will be full of spoilers so don't listen to that if you'd rather wait to find out for yourself, which we highly encourage. Don't worry we'll make it very clear when we're about to get into the spoiler section



Where to find Laura and her book!

https://www.laurarsamotin.com/
https://www.instagram.com/laurarsamotin 
https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-sins-on-their-bones-laura-r-samotin/20682880?ean=9781039007567  
https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0123-laura-r-samotin-the-debut-author/

HEX - File 0123 - Laura R Samotin, the Debut Author

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2024/1/26/19/7dc31eab-7b04-4254-b0db-225ac67312aa_le_0122_-_more_than_a_hiccup_of_justice_-_pt_2.mp3

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan, Halli and Courtney take a look at two cases of intrigue:<ul><li><a href="https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/the-chamberlain-kahn-act/" rel="nofollow">The Chamberlain-Kahn Act</a>: On Jul 9 1918, US Congress brings in the Chamberlain-Kahn act. The law implemented a public health program that came to be known as the American Plan, whose stated goal was to combat the spread of venereal disease. Who was responsible for this spread? Women of course!</li><li><a href="https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/hiccups/" rel="nofollow">Hiccups</a>: Some people are blessed to never have had hiccups in their life, but most of us know the torment. But what happens if you get hiccups and don&#39;t stop? How can you actually stop them?</li></ul>Pt.2<ul><li><a href="https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/hiccups/" rel="nofollow">Hiccups</a></li></ul>https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-121-122-more-than-a-hiccup-of-justice/

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan, Halli and Courtney take a look at two cases of intrigue:

The Chamberlain-Kahn Act: On Jul 9 1918, US Congress brings in the Chamberlain-Kahn act. The law implemented a public health program that came to be known as the American Plan, whose stated goal was to combat the spread of venereal disease. Who was responsible for this spread? Women of course!
Hiccups: Some people are blessed to never have had hiccups in their life, but most of us know the torment. But what happens if you get hiccups and don't stop? How can you actually stop them?
Pt.2

Hiccups
https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-121-122-more-than-a-hiccup-of-justice/

HEX - File 0122 - More Than a Hiccup in Justice - pt.2

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2024/1/12/19/e3a1c5b9-9651-46f1-bd93-04feb3f0452d_le_0121_-_more_than_a_hiccup_of_justice_-_pt_1.mp3

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan, Halli and Courtney take a look at two cases of intrigue:<ul><li><a href="https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/the-chamberlain-kahn-act/" rel="nofollow">The Chamberlain-Kahn Act</a>: On Jul 9 1918, US Congress brings in the Chamberlain-Kahn act. The law implemented a public health program that came to be known as the American Plan, whose stated goal was to combat the spread of venereal disease. Who was responsible for this spread? Women of course!</li><li>Hiccups: Some people are blessed to never have had hiccups in their life, but most of us know the torment. But what happens if you get hiccups and don&#39;t stop? How can you actually stop them?</li></ul>Pt.1<ul><li><a href="https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-121-122-more-than-a-hiccup-of-justice/" rel="nofollow">The Chamberlain-Kahn Act</a></li></ul>https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-121-122-more-than-a-hiccup-of-justice/

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan, Halli and Courtney take a look at two cases of intrigue:

The Chamberlain-Kahn Act: On Jul 9 1918, US Congress brings in the Chamberlain-Kahn act. The law implemented a public health program that came to be known as the American Plan, whose stated goal was to combat the spread of venereal disease. Who was responsible for this spread? Women of course!
Hiccups: Some people are blessed to never have had hiccups in their life, but most of us know the torment. But what happens if you get hiccups and don't stop? How can you actually stop them?
Pt.1

The Chamberlain-Kahn Act
https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-121-122-more-than-a-hiccup-of-justice/

HEX - File 0121 - More Than a Hiccup in Justice - pt.1

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2024/1/5/19/9aff0bb7-e2ac-4fea-ab70-a81588843faa__file_0120_-_a_belly-splitting_good_time_-_pt2.mp3

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney take a look at three cases of intrigue: <ul><li><a href="https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/perchta/" rel="nofollow">Perchta</a>: In Austria and Bavaria, Dec 5th + 6th are special days, these are the days that Krampus visits children. The rest of the month is primarily dedicated to Santa, but on the week leading up to January 5th, that&#39;s when the Perchten rule in the name of Perchta</li><li><a href="https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/cold-plunges/" rel="nofollow">Cold Plunges</a>: A unique new way to better your health? Or a dangerous practice supported by unlicensed &#34;health experts&#34;</li><li><a href="https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/rollerskates-and-parol/" rel="nofollow">Rollerskates and Parol</a>: In Venezuela they have a unique way of getting to mass during the holidays: on roller-skates. Meanwhile in the Philippines, paper lanterns shaped as stars are used throughout the holidays</li></ul>Pt.2<ul><li><a href="https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/cold-plunges/" rel="nofollow">Cold Plunges</a></li><li><a href="https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/rollerskates-and-parol/" rel="nofollow">Rollerskates and Parol</a></li></ul>https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0119-120-a-belly-splitting-good-time/

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney take a look at three cases of intrigue: 

Perchta: In Austria and Bavaria, Dec 5th + 6th are special days, these are the days that Krampus visits children. The rest of the month is primarily dedicated to Santa, but on the week leading up to January 5th, that's when the Perchten rule in the name of Perchta
Cold Plunges: A unique new way to better your health? Or a dangerous practice supported by unlicensed "health experts"
Rollerskates and Parol: In Venezuela they have a unique way of getting to mass during the holidays: on roller-skates. Meanwhile in the Philippines, paper lanterns shaped as stars are used throughout the holidays
Pt.2

Cold Plunges
Rollerskates and Parol
https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0119-120-a-belly-splitting-good-time/

HEX - File 0120 - A Belly-Splitting Good Time - pt.2

Get wacky, weird and curious with your hosts Halli, Cayla and Nathan

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