The JoAG journey is a therapeutic one, and as such we recognize that taking care of our wellbeing always come first. Thus, while dear Marko tries to get his sleep situation back on track, this week it's a solo quick take, in which Corrigan explains what exactly the Doomsday Clock is and how it came into existence. You're not gonna like what time it is. Stuff I referenced: What is the Doomsday Clock? | University of Chicago NewsDoomsday Clock TimelineHow to read the Doomsday ClockCurrent Time - 2024 - Bulletin of the Atomic ScientistsDoomsday Clock - Bulletin of the Atomic ScientistsThe moments that could have accidentally ended humanityAgents of Doom: Who is creating the apocalypse and whyThe atomic scientists' Doomsday Clock is now 75—and threats to civilization still aboundWhat Was the Manhattan Project? | Scientific AmericanThe Manhattan Project - Nuclear MuseumOppenheimer: The Real WW2 History Behind the Decision to Drop the Atomic Bomb on Japan | Den of Geek

After Corrigan tells Marko about the widely misunderstood McDonald's hot coffee lawsuit and CoRri learns about the British institution that is Mr. Blobby, we delve into some of the seemingly bonkers solutions people have come up with to climate change in lieu of total societal restructuring. Highlights: [0:00] Corrigan tells Marko the real story behind the supposedly frivolous McDonald's hot coffee lawsuit[38:56] Cultural exchange! Mark explains Mr. Blobby[51:24] We talk shit on CM Punk[62:05] What we watched! (Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical, Monkey Man, The Bear, All You Need Is Death[88:20] We discuss some actual solutions to climate change that don't require a complete restructuring of society and whether they give us any hope Stuff we referenced: Liebeck v. McDonald’sWhat Really Happened Behind the Hot Coffee Lawsuit | Reader's DigestWoman sues McDonald's after she's burned by hot coffee, echoing 1994 case : NPRThe McDonald’s Coffee Cup Case: Separating McFacts From McFiction - FindLawMcDonald's sued over hot coffee spill nearly 30 years after 1994 lawsuitLegal Myths: The McDonald's "Hot Coffee" Case - Public CitizenA New Documentary Looks Back At A Famous Cup Of McDonald's 'Hot Coffee' : NPRThe Truth Behind the Infamous McDonald’s Hot Coffee Case | The Poole Law GroupDecades after the infamous 'hot coffee' case, McDonald's is being sued over another scalding spill | CBC NewsDo You Know the Full Story Behind the Infamous McDonald’s Coffee Case and How Corporations Used it to Promote Tort Reform? | Democracy Now!McDonald's Hot Coffee Case Revisited in Starbucks LitigationMCDONALD’S HOT COFFEE CASE: THE REAL STORY & WHY IT MATTERS | Morris & DewettReversing Climate Change with Geoengineering - Science in the NewsWhat is geoengineering—and why should you care? | MIT Technology ReviewEffects of geoengineering must be urgently investigated, experts say | Geoengineering | The GuardianWhat Is Geoeng

It's a media heavy ep! After Mark tells Corrigan about a Soviet officer who saved us all from certain death and Corrigan explains what the deal is with Mercury retrograde, we delve deep into the movies we watched this week and unpack why modern documentaries are so unsatisfying. Highlights: [0:00] Marko tells Corrigan how Stanislav Petrov saved the world[12:09] Corrigan explains what it means for Mercury to be in retrograde [31:30] Marko gives our Ko-Fi subscribers individualized horoscopes[59:30] What we watched! We dive real deep this week on the filmmaking and storytelling in these flicks. (Pan’s Labyrinth, Monkey Man, Identity, Frailty, The Mutilator, Ghostbusters, A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night, Ghostbusters, Bad Vegan, Michael Clayton, The Bear)[101:19] We discuss orthorexia, the problems with current documentary trends, and the docuseries Bad Vegan Stuff we referenced: What Do Astronomers Mean When They Say Mercury Is In Retrograde?What Really Happens When Mercury Is in RetrogradeAre there real ways to fight climate change? Yes.Reversing Climate Change with Geoengineering - Science in the NewsWhat is geoengineering—and why should you care? | MIT Technology ReviewEffects of geoengineering must be urgently investigated, experts say | Geoengineering | The GuardianWhat Is Geoengineering and Why Is It Considered a Climate Change Solution? | Scientific American

Corrigan explains to Mark why people are asking about the whereabouts of First Lady of Scientology Shelly Miscavige, and we chat about assassinations and why they fascinate us. Highlights: [0:00] Corrigan tells Marko about the disappearance of Shelly Miscavige[53:30] Mark learns about milk duds, we discuss the weird growth of the Easter holiday, we share our Purge night plans[67:52] What we watched! (Dog Day Afternoon, The Truth vs. Alex Jones, You'll Never Find Me, Rottentail)[95:00] We have a little chat about assassination Stuff we referenced: What to Know About Shelly Miscavige, Wife of Scientology Leader David MiscavigeShelly Miscavige Found? Video Potentially Reveals Secret Scientology BaseWhere are Scientology leaders David and Shelly Miscavige?Read Why Shelly Miscavige, Once Scientology’s Queen, Was Dethroned by Her Husband David | Vanity FairScientology: Inside the Compound That May Hold Shelly MiscavigeShelly Miscavige, the ‘missing’ wife of Scientology leader David Miscavige, ‘out of hiding’ | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news siteLeah Remini Says She Still Doesn't Know Shelly Miscavige's WhereaboutsScientology Leader's 'Missing' Wife Appeared ‘Relaxed’ During New SightingNew Shelly Miscavige sighting actually took place earlier than you may have heardLeah Remini Twitter thread

Mark tells CoRri about the unseemly experiments that led to our knowledge of hepatitis, and then we're in for a classic ARGUESODE! Following the Late Night With the Devil controversy, we debate the ethics of AI and whether there's any meaningful difference between human inspiration and machine learning. Highlights: [0:00] Mark tells CoRri about the unethical experiments conducted at the Willowbrook State School [15:04] Irish people are mad at Corrigan, Mark is spiky this week, the turnbuckle is the hardest part of the ring, and we have some cultural exchange surrounding hedgehogs and crisps[37:32] What we watched! (Double Blind, The Fly, Late Night with the Devil, Stopmotion, The Hunger Games, The Midnight Man, Quiet on the Set, Metropolis, Frogman, Four Lions)[73:00] We discuss Late Night WIth the Devil and the conversation it's stirred up about AI art[76:30] Spoilery movie review[89:00] End of spoilers! We debate the validity of AI art and its ethics

Corrigan tells Marko how an orphan train turned Irish Americans white, and we discuss the sad but fascinating stories of feral children. Plus, Marko issues a musical challenge to listeners, and we test out our Shakira impressions. Highlights: [0:00] CoRri tells Marko about the great Arizona orphan abduction[38:41] Mark feels a little down about the state of the world now compared to when we started JoAG[58:20] We try out our Shakira impressions. Just go with it. And we discuss upcoming JoAG things[69:56] What we watched! (Frogman, Glasshouse, Se7en, Coherence, 20 Days in Mariupol, Madame Web, 10 To Midnight)[95:09] We discuss feral children, also known as isolates, and what they reveal to us about human development and what it means to be human Stuff we referenced: St. Patrick’s Day: Origins, Meaning & Background | HISTORYSt. Patrick's Day and the True Story of Saint Patrick | TIMEThe Colorful History of the St. Patrick's Day ParadeIrish Potato Famine: Date, Cause & Great Hunger - HISTORYWhat was the Irish potato famine? How was Queen Victoria involved, how many people died and when did it happen? | The SunBBC - History - British History in depth: The Irish FamineIrish Famine survivors - it was not so long agoThe Great Irish Famine Was a Turning Point in HistoryScientists Finally Pinpoint the Pathogen That Caused the Irish Potato Famine | Science| Smithsonian MagazineHOW INFECTION SHAPED HISTORY: LESSONS FROM THE IRISH FAMINE - PMCHistory: The Abduction of 40 Orphans in 20th Century Clifton - PHOENIX magazineThe Irish Orphan Abduction | Feature | Tucson WeeklyThe Orphan Trains - True West MagazineBritain's Blueprint for Colonialism: Made in Ireland - JSTOR DailyWhen Language Started a Political Revolution - JSTOR DailyThe Art of Breaking People Down: The British Colonial Model in Ireland and Canada on JSTORHistory Ireland

Kristin doesn't watch horror movies. Corrigan wants to fix that. Every month Corrigan assigns Kristin a horror flick to watch for the first time and they talk about it, along with some fascinating thematic history. In our inaugural episode, Kristin and Corrigan talk about the 2001 haunted house classic The Others and the impact of war on British spiritualist movements! It's nerdy! It's fun! There are pale English children and CURTAINS. If you have a good time, subscribe to the JoAG Ko-Fi at any level to get a new episode every month! http://www.ko-fi.com/jackofallgraves

Mark tells Corrigan the story of a serial killer called "the meanest man in America," we reveal some BIG JoAG news, and CoRri forces Mark to talk about the latest scandal in the royal family. Highlights: [0:00] Mark tells CoRri about serial killer Donald "Pee Wee" Gaskins [16:35] Corrigan made a real life friend, Mark is bad at keeping a calendar, [29:00] A major announcement!  [40:08] What we watched: Dune (1984), Dune (2021), Dune 2, Peeping Tom, Poor Things, Argylle, The Others, Cloverfield, House at the End of the Street, Fade To Black, The Ruins [78:00] CoRri makes Mark talk about the Kate Middleton Mother's Day photo scandal

Can you trust your chiropractor? Are social media pranksters a sign of something deeply broken in society? We delve into these questions and more. Highlights: [0:00] Corrigan tells Marko why he might want to avoid the chiropractor[47:53] We ramble about hedgehogs and guinea pigs, princess diaries, frequency, Antarctica, and more. CoRri had coffee and it shows[67:22] What we watched! (Dune, Poor Things, Dead and Breakfast, Lisa Frankenstein, The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot)[78:00] We talk about social media pranksters and why they get us so angry Stuff we referenced: Chiropractic treatment, a $15-billion industry, has its roots in a ghost story - Los Angeles TimesChiropractic’s Fight for Survival | Journal of Ethics | American Medical AssociationThe Harvey Lillard Story: Fact or Myth? | Dynamic ChiropracticPalmer’s first chiropractic cure must have been a case of miraculous healingFirst Adjustment - D.D. Palmer - LibGuides at Palmer College of ChiropracticLooking back at the lawsuit that transformed the chiropractic profession part 4: Committee on Quackery - PMCChiropractic Quackery: The Wacky Fringe Side - MH@HA neuroscientist’s view: spare children the manipulations of chiropractic quackeryDangers of chiropractic treatments under-reported, study finds | Alternative medicine | The GuardianChiropractic manipulation of the spine may cause strokes and even death | Neuroscience | The GuardianAdverse effects of spinal manipulation: a systematic review - PMCIs Chiropractic Pseudoscience? Myths, Benefits, and LimitsPediatrician: Expertise, Specialities, and TrainingA Pediatrician's Training - HealthyChildren.orgChiropractic Education - National Board of Chiropractic ExaminersDoctor of Chiropractic Degree: What to Expect as a Chiropractic

For those who want to hear our series of Gaza all in one place without all the horror movie talk and whatnot, we gotchu! Here are all four segments edited into one. Segments: [0:00] American Imperialism[46:45] The Brits and the Making of Israel[100:03] Oil, Anticommunism, & the Rapture[152:40] But Do You Condemn Hamas

We're wrapping up our series on Gaza by talking about where Hamas came from and the reality of what "war" looks like in Palestine. This is a real feel bad episode so make sure you're properly prepared. Highlights: [0:00] Marko tells Corrigan about civilian casualties in the war in Ukraine[22:00] We promise to be more stupid after this week, Mark is destroying his insides with hot peppers, CoRri defends illusionists, we discuss our chaotic watch-along, we have new stuff up on Ko-Fi[39:37] What we watched! (The Devil's Backbone, What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, No Way Up, There's Something Wrong With The Children, Past Lives, The Zone of Interest, Frequency, Natural Born Killers)[60:32] CoRri talks about the origins of Hamas and the realities of life in Gaza during wartimes Stuff we referenced: The 51 Day War: Ruin and Resistance in Gaza by Max BlumenthalShoppable book list from Gibson's bookstoreHow Israel Helped to Spawn HamasHow Israel helped create HamasWhat the World Can Learn From the History of Hamas“Divide and Rule”: How Israel Helped Start Hamas to Weaken Palestinian Hopes for StatehoodBlowback: How Israel Went From Helping Create Hamas To Bombing ItGaza war: how representative is Hamas of ordinary Palestinians?Palestinian poll shows a rise in Hamas support and close to 90% wanting US-backed Abbas to resignZionism and the Annihilation of Gaza: The Problem in Palestine is Not Political, but Ideological

Why can't the U.S. quit Israel? This week we delve into the various reasons why the U.S. supports the Israeli government unconditionally, no matter how distasteful we might find their actions. Highlights: [0:00] Mark tells CoRri about the Alphabet Murders[23:37] CoRri wants to summarize docuseries that are too long, Mark hates beatboxers, and we've got a watchalong coming this Saturday 2/19/24. Tell us what movie about a human murderer you want to watch![42:50] What we watched! (The Oracle, House of Wax, The Holdovers, Dream Scenario, The Departed, Mosquito, You Won't Be Alone, Butchers of the Bayou, Lover, Stalker, Killer)[73:45] Why the U.S. backs Israel unconditionally Stuff we referenced: Reading list from Gibson's BookstoreDying to Forget: Oil Power, Palestine, & the Foundation of U.S. Policy in the Middle East by Irene L. GendzierHalf of evangelicals support Israel because they believe it is important for fulfilling end-times prophecyEvangelical Christians must rethink their reflexive support for IsraelAmerican evangelicals interpret Israel-Hamas War as a prelude to End Times‘This war is prophetically significant’: why US evangelical Christians support IsraelJews and the RaptureU.S. Aid to Israel in Four ChartsHow the US became Israel’s closest ally

As we continue looking at the history that has led to the current genocide in Gaza, friend of the 'cast Kristin Latourelle joins us to talk about Britain's role in the founding of Israel, global antisemitism, and the brutal treatment of the Palestinians from the early days of occupation. Highlights: [0:00] Kristin tells CoRri and Mark the gory true story of Saint Valentine[12:30] There are cancer proof wolves now! Also: Watch-along on Feb. 24th, book club this Saturday the 17th, read along with our Gaza list[23:45] What we watched! (Landlocked, KillHer, King Ralph, Prey, RoboDoc, Gyeongseong Creature)[43:12] The foundation of Israel, the Naqba, and how the Brits made it happen Stuff we referenced: Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mirror World by Naomi KleinThe Hundred Years War on Palestine by Rashid KhalidiThe Banality of Brutality: British Armed Forces and the Repression of the Arab Revolt in Palestine, 1936 – 39 by Matthew Hughes [PDF]

For the month of February, we’re doing a deep dive into the history that has led to the current genocide in Gaza, taking a particular look at how our countries (the U.S. and the U.K.) paved the way for atrocities we now also fund. This week, we’re journeying back to the Spanish American War to talk about the birth of American Imperialism. This week’s book: The True Flag: Theodore Roosevelt, Mark Twain, and the Birth of the American Empire by Stephen Kinzer Highlights: [0:00] Mark tells Corrigan about a man who bioengineered his own cancer[12:50] Mark has Covid and we’ve got new stuff up on the YouTube ![20:33] What we watched! (Texas Chainsaw Massacre, 12 Angry Men, Total Recall, Dog Day Afternoon, Jules, Mosquito, The Beekeeper, American Nightmare, Drive, The Odds, Anguish)[55:30] The Spanish American War and the birth of American Imperialism If you want to read in prep for next week, we’ll be discussing The Hundred Years War on Palestine by Rashid Khalidi

Rather than abolishing the death penalty, the U.S. is apparently still pioneering new ways to do it. We discuss some of the ways people have tried to make the death penalty less brutal, and why it never works. Highlights: [0:00] Mark tells CoRri about Operation Paperclip[24:40] We discuss WWE and why Mark finds himself watching more of it at the worst possible time[41:00] What we watched! (El Conde, Anatomy of a Fall, Night Swim, The Ring, Nazi Town USA, Chowchilla)[74:39] We talk about the idea of humane execution Stuff we referenced: The Long, Fraught History of Human Execution Techniques | Discover MagazineDescription of Each Execution Method | Death Penalty Information CenterNitrogen gas execution: how it works and why it’s controversial | Alabama | The GuardianNitrogen hypoxia used to execute Alabama’s Kenneth Smith: What to knowSmith strapped to gurney hours before failed execution, attorneys sayDeath Penalty Evolution Map: How Executions Have Changed in States | The New RepublicBeccaria – “On Crimes And Punishments” – Criminology WebA humane death or a lethal experiment? How Alabama’s controversial nitrogen execution works | US News | Sky NewsIntroduction: A Global History of Execution and the Criminal Corpse – A Global History of Execution and the Criminal Corpse – NCBI Bookshelf

People will literally invite a priest to their house for a violent ritual of exorcism instead of going to therapy. Highlights: [0:00] Corrigan tells Mark about the scientific search for Bigfoot[38:22] Mark has a bone to pick with True Detective[54:39] What we watched! (When Evil Lurks, Wonka, Afflicted, The Iron Claw, Surreal Estate)[82:10] Exorcism! What’s that shit about? Stuff we referenced: Riley Keough tells us what the Sasquatch can teach us | 2024 Sundance Film Festival – Los Angeles Times‘Sasquatch Sunset’: The Pooping, Pissing Bigfoots Disturbing SundanceBigfoot is Real (For 11% of U.S. Adults) – CivicScience‘Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science’ : NPRIs Bigfoot real? | Live ScienceGenetics study claims to prove existence of BigfootNew Bigfoot Evidence Screened as Experts Claim Proof of Existence – ABC NewsSasquatch Genome Project – SearchIs Bigfoot real? Why people believe in the Sasquatch – BBC Science Focus MagazineProvo Canyon Bigfoot Encounter? – YouTubeCharlotte Observer | 05/11/2004 | Bigfoot just a big hoax?Bigfoot Was Investigated by the FBI. Here’s What They Found | HISTORYForensic Expert Says Bigfoot Is RealFollow Bigfoot’s mythical steps to discover wild America‘Bigfoot’ samples analyzed in lab | Science | AAASWhy Do So Many People Still Want to Believe in Bigfoot? | History| Smithsonian MagazineBigfoot Anatomy | Scientific AmericanBigfoot: DNA Proves He’s Not Real | TIMESome Researchers Are Looking for Bigfoot—Just Don’t Tell Anyone – WSJGenetic analysis of hair samples attributed to yeti, bigfoot and other anomalous primates – PMCMossback’s Northwest | The Sc

After a listener sent us the World Economic Forum's Global Risk Assessment for 2024, we decided we'd dive into it and see how it compares to our fears for the state of the world. Spoiler alert: We've been pretty spot on! Highlights: [0:00] Mark tells Corrigan the tale of the Rasputin of New York[19:10] Mark's kids discover Eminem, and we discover today's kids live in a different universe than us; plus, people are bad with lyrics, and we are old about music.[35:12] We've got a book club on Jan. 20 and a watch-along on Jan. 27[43:55] What we watched! (Destroy All Neighbors, Society of the Snow, Phobia, Pin, The Curious Case of Natalia Grace, The Thing, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping, The Suicide Squad, The Blackcoat's Daughter, The Witch)[88:58] We discuss the World Economic Forum's Global Risk Report for 2024 and all the catastrophes imminent upon the earth and its inhabitants! Stuff we referenced: World Economic Forum Global Risk Report 2024

CoRri is in crisis this week after hearing too much about airplane disasters, so of course, we’re leaning in and talking about death and transportation, from Arctic shipwreck to airline malfeasance. Highlights: [0:00] CoRri tells Marko about the ill-fated Franklin Expedition[34:30] We shoot the breeze about CoRri’s leaky eye, a thing we can’t announce, an upcoming series we CAN announce, and some resolution updates[47:39] What we watched! (Antichrist, Star Time, The Abyss, Bitconned, The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, M3gan, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, Funny Games)[81:31] We discuss death on various forms of transportation Stuff we referenced: How the Discovery of Two Lost Ships Solved an Arctic MysteryInuit oral historian who pointed way to Franklin shipwrecks dies aged 58 | Canada | The GuardianFranklin expedition: DNA test identifies member of 1845 Arctic voyageWhat Happened to the Doomed Franklin Expedition? These Are the Clues | HISTORYGraves of Beechey Island – Nunavut – Atlas ObscuraA very special piece of paper | Canadian Museum of HistoryVISIONS OF THE NORTH: The Mystery of the “Peglar” PapersFranklin’s Doomed Arctic Expedition Ended in Gruesome Cannibalism | Smart News| Smithsonian MagazineParks Canada Guided Tour Inside HMS Terror – YouTubeInside John Franklin’s Lost Expedition And Its Grisly Arctic DemiseArtifacts of a Doomed Expedition – The New York TimesThe Lost Franklin Expedition | Naval History Magazine – October 2020 Volume 34, Number 5Retracing the final days of a doomed 175-year-old Arctic expeditionArctic shipwreck ‘frozen in time’ astounds archaeologistsShip found in Arctic 168 years after doomed Northwest Passage attempt | Arctic | The GuardianNOVA | Arctic Passage | Tracing the Routes (printable) | PBSTales of the Doomed Franklin Expedition Long Ignored the Inuit Side, But “The Terror” Flips the Script | Arts & Culture| Smit

After a seasonal tale of mass murder, in our final episode of 2023, we're recapping some of our favorite things and biggest accomplishments of the year, and our hopes and dreams for 2024. Plus, we dig into listener faves and goals! We're all in this together, fam! Highlights: [0:00] Mark tells CoRri of a Christmas time massacre in Covina, California[16:30] CoRri waxes nostalgic about soundtracks and we reminisce on some bangers[33:40] We chat a bit about why we love New Year's Eve and how we've spent our holidays. Plus, we dedicate the episode to our newest boffin, Stephen Root![44:30] We discuss the art of choosing celebrities for Marko's dead pool[50:50] What we watched! (Dead End, Rare Exports, Round and Round, Perpetrator, The Running Man, Die Hard With a Vengeance, El Conde, Thanksgiving)[73:50] We recap the year, including listener favorites, 2023 achievements, and goals for 2024

It's a holiday vibe check! After a horrifying tale of death by cave, we're unloading a stream of consciousness that ranges from stuff that makes us feel old to the dubious merits of magicians to CoRri's harrowing car theft misadventure. December is for ANTICS. Highlights: [0:00] CoRri tells Marko about the terrifying caving death of Floyd Collins[45:58] The mosquito ringtone and kids being bad at technology make us feel old[53:00] We audit the holiday vibes and discuss Mark's three least favorite kinds of performers[65:40] CoRri talks about her car getting stolen in Philadelphia[85:30] What we watched! (The People Under the Stairs, Black Christmas, The House That Jack Built, Die Hard 2, Gremlins, The Mission, [118:00] A preview of JoAGs to come Stuff we referenced: HBomberguy - Plagiarism and You(Tube)The Kentucky Cave Wars (U.S. National Park Service)Floyd Collins And His Excruciating Death In Kentucky's Sand CaveThe Corpse of a Cave Explorer That Became a Tourist Attraction - Atlas ObscuraTragedy at Sand Cave (U.S. National Park Service)The 1925 Cave Rescue That Captivated the Nation