Semi-scripted, occasionally well researched deep dives by two STEM background straight dudes who are too into their feelings. Expect random tangents, mild existential crises, and way too much time spent dissecting their feelings, sometimes followed up with an MLA styled bibliography about it.
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Cseudoscience Cunday #1: Phrenology
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1:22:13Send us a text Welcome to the first ever Cseudoscience Cunday (pronounced: Pseudoscience Sunday)! Red & Del take a deep, chaotic dive into phrenology - the bizarre pseudoscience of skull bumps determining personality. Why does this Victorian nonsense matter today? How does it tie into Django Unchained? Discover the red flags of pseudoscience, how g…
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Send us a text Red and Del are back to ruin your standards, but only in the best way. What makes someone a keeper in friendships, work, love, and life? Trying their best to flip the script on their "Ick List" episode by diving into the green flags we often overlook. From the magic of "consistent kindness" to spotting cult-like toxicity (sorry, Disn…
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Episode 14: Let's Talk Love Languages
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1:02:16Send us a text Why do millions swear by the 5 Love Languages, even though they’re not based on real cognitive science? Red and Del dive into the origins of Gary Chapman and his relationship theory, from its evangelical roots to its effects on pop culture. Was “Words of Affirmation” just a way to avoid couples therapy? Do “Acts of Service” secretly …
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Send us a text 🚨POPULAR ANIME SPOILERS AHEAD!!🚨 Join Red & Del as they rank their all-time favorite anime in this hilarious and brutally honest tier list episode! With only 3 S-Tier spots, where will your favorites land?By TrueRedRevenge & Naam del Apiz
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Episode 12: Snopes & Checking Their Facts
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1:14:14Send us a text Snopes started as a site about cheating spouses and urban legends, now it’s a battleground for America’s trust issues. In this episode, Red & Del tear into the absurd history of fact-checking, why debunking myths makes people rage-quit reality, and whether the truth even stands a chance in the US anymore. __________ Snopes. About Sno…
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Send us a text Today is the day to take a dive into the hilarious and heartfelt world of ADHD with Del and Red. In this episode, they share their personal diagnosis journeys. From Del’s early-life diagnosis to Red’s later-in-life "aha" moment, and unpack their favorite (and least favorite) symptoms. Whether it’s hyperfixations, time blindness, or t…
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Send us a text Join Del and Red as they dive into the ultimate list of "icks", those little, and not-so-little, things that make you cringe in dating, relationships, and life in general. From the hilariously trivial to the seriously relevant (yes, they’re talking politics), this episode is equal parts laugh-out-loud funny and thought-provoking. Whe…
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Send us a text ⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains brief references to psychological abuse, distressing research methods, and discussions of harmful language. We handle it with care, but if you need to skip sections, we totally get it. ⚠️ (Also known as the Cloth Mom/Wire Mom episode) In this episode, Red and Del dive into the life and deeply…
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Send us a text Also known as the "Love Letter to Life and the People We Love" Episode Join Red and Del as they dive into the moments that define u, the inflection points in life that shape who we are, who we become, and how we see the world. In this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode, they explore the moments they’re grateful for, the lessons …
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Episode 5-2: The Myers-Briggs Geometry Test
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1:06:43Send us a text Welcome to Part 2 of 2 on our duology of episodes on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. If you haven't seen part one, we highly recommend doing so. The Myers-Briggs test is everywhere. used in workplaces, hiring decisions, dating profiles, and self-help books. But what if it’s less about science and more about selling you an identity? …
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Send us a text What’s the ultimate movie theater candy? Del & Red take on the real hard-hitting questions by ranking the best (and worst) cinema snacks in a tier list that is way more intense than it needs to be. From chocolate coated legends to questionable gummy choices, expect hot takes, sugar fueled chaos, and a lot of yelling about Raisinets. …
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Episode 5-1: The Myers-Briggs Capitalism Test
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1:02:28Send us a text In Part 1 of this two-part special of Distraction Dive, hosts Del & Red kick off a deep dive into the world of the Myers-Briggs Personality Test. In this section, we unravel how the Meyers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) works, question the science behind its design, and explore how capitalism may have skewed its origins and influenced …
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Send us a text In this playful and lighthearted episode of Distraction Dive, hosts Del & Red dive into a series of hypothetical prompts exploring who would win if they were to fight each other. From anime to billionaires to slasher films, nothing is off limits. Get ready for a fun-filled conversation where silly debates, quirky opinions, and imagin…
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Send us a text Welcome to the start of our deep dive into neurodivergence, where the only thing we focus on is trying not to get distracted. In this episode, we break down the moral, medical, and social models of disability, because apparently, society has opinions on our brains. We also get nerdy with spike plot graphs, attempting to explain why n…
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Send us a text This week on Distraction Dive, Red and Del throw logic out the window (as if we ever had any) and dive headfirst into a game of Would You Rather? Expect laughter, questionable life choices, and the kind of chaotic energy only two neurodivergent besties can bring. Buckle up, because even we don’t know where this is going.…
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Episode 1: Late Bloomers - Being on Your Own Timeline
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1:19:10Send us a text In the premiere episode of Distraction Dive, Red and Del dive into what it means to be a late bloomer, especially when you’re navigating life with ADHD. Join two best friends as they swap stories of tying their shoes (or, you know, not) and processing everything through their ADHD lenses.…
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