Hyperfixation - The Dogs of Chernobyl: Not Alone and Maybe, Probably Not Mutants?!

Hyperfixation - Strange Roadside Attractions

Ep. 31 - This week on Hyperfixation Time, Danny takes us on a road trip through three roadside attractions that feel less like tourist destinations and more like someone’s beautifully unfiltered imagination escaped containment. From the sprawling industrial jungle gym of City Museum, to the towering handmade chaos of Bishop Castle, to the surreal, labyrinthine fever dream that is House on the Rock, we’re diving into the stories, experiences, and absolute sensory overload of these iconic attractions. Expect hidden tunnels, giant sea creatures, questionable engineering choices, unsettling mannequins, and repeated moments of “there’s no way OSHA let this happen..." **FOLLOW US! We will release a historical video of the two of us that will either be cute or really cringe or maybe both, but only WHEN we reach 500 followers on one platform. So please like and subscribe! If you like this podcast, feed our coffee addictions at: https://buymeacoffee.com/hyperfixationtime Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@hyperfixationtime (www.instagram.com/hyperfixationtime/⁠⁠⁠) YouTube: @HyperfixationTimePod⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HyperfixationTimePod) TikTok: @hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠) Email: ⁠⁠⁠hyperfixationtimepodcast@gmail.com⁠ SOURCES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roadside_attraction https://www.hgtv.com/lifestyle/travel/beetlejuice-film-locations-road-trip-pictures https://www.acuity.com/about/flagpole https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/america-roadside-attractions-weird-worth-stop/3447678.html https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/14615 https://citymuseum.org/about/ https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/2047 https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/2254 https://beltmag.com/wisconsin-house-on-the-rock/ https://www.uplandsguide.com/member/info/house-on-the-rock/ https://americangods.fandom.com/wiki/House_on_the_Rock

Hyperfixation - Wildlife Rehab 101: Before You Kidnap That Wild Baby Animal....

Ep. 30 - Spring means baby animals everywhere, but helping wildlife is a lot more complicated than most people think. In this episode of Hyperfixation Time, we break down what to do if you find baby birds, rabbits, squirrels, raccoons, possums, fawns, and more. We cover common myths, when to intervene versus when to leave animals alone, and the basics of wildlife rehab from an everyday person’s perspective. Equal parts educational, emotional, and mildly chaotic. **FOLLOW US! We will release a historical video of the two of us that will either be cute or really cringe or maybe both, but only WHEN we reach 500 followers on one platform. So please like and subscribe! If you like this podcast, feed our coffee addictions at: https://buymeacoffee.com/hyperfixationtime Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@hyperfixationtime (www.instagram.com/hyperfixationtime/⁠⁠⁠) YouTube: @HyperfixationTimePod⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HyperfixationTimePod) TikTok: @hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠) Email: ⁠⁠⁠hyperfixationtimepodcast@gmail.com⁠ SOURCES:  https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/i-found-a-baby-bird-what-do-i-do/ [https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/i-found-a-baby-bird-what-do-i-do/] https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/found-orphaned-or-injured-wild-animal [https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/found-orphaned-or-injured-wild-animal] https://www.internationalowlcenter.org/ https://www.internationalowlcenter.org/ [https://www.internationalowlcenter.org/] https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/raccoons-and-people [https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/raccoons-and-people] https://www.wildliferehabinfo.org/ [https://www.wildliferehabinfo.org/] https://ontariospca.ca/blog/what-to-do-if-you-find-baby-raccoons/ [https://ontariospca.ca/blog/what-to-do-if-you-find-baby-raccoons/] https://opossumsocietyus.org/orphaned-opossum-care/ [https://opossumsocietyus.org/orphaned-opossum-care/] https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/found-orphaned-or-injured-wild-animal [https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/found-orphaned-or-injured-wild-animal] https://www.nwrawildlife.org/ https://www.nwrawildlife.org/ [https://www.nwrawildlife.org/] https://ahnow.org/ [https://ahnow.org/] https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/ [https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/]

Hyperfixation - The Dogs of Chernobyl: Not Alone and Maybe, Probably Not Mutants?!

Ep. 29 - They were only supposed to be gone for three days... It’s been decades. In this episode, Danny takes us into the wild, emotional, and occasionally bizarre story of the dogs of Chernobyl, from abandoned pets to fully adapted survivors. We’ll talk about how they’ve managed to live in the exclusion zone, the humans who still look after them, and the moment the internet collectively panicked over a pack of mysteriously blue dogs. Sad? Yes. Fascinating? Also yes. *Trigger warning - this episode includes talks of animal death. Please listen with care* **FOLLOW US! We will release a historical video of the two of us that will either be cute or really cringe or maybe both, but only WHEN we reach 500 followers on one platform. So please like and subscribe! If you like this podcast, feed our coffee addictions at: https://buymeacoffee.com/hyperfixationtime Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@hyperfixationtime (www.instagram.com/hyperfixationtime/⁠⁠⁠) YouTube: @HyperfixationTimePod⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HyperfixationTimePod) TikTok: @hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠) Email: ⁠⁠⁠hyperfixationtimepodcast@gmail.com⁠ SOURCES: https://www.cleanfutures.org/dogs-of-chernobyl/ [https://www.cleanfutures.org/dogs-of-chernobyl/] https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.ade2537 [https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.ade2537] https://magazine.columbia.edu/article/super-canines-chernobyl-and-other-science-news [https://magazine.columbia.edu/article/super-canines-chernobyl-and-other-science-news] https://www.discovermagazine.com/dogs-in-chornobyl-are-mysteriously-turning-blue-but-radiation-is-not-to-blame-48205 [https://www.discovermagazine.com/dogs-in-chornobyl-are-mysteriously-turning-blue-but-radiation-is-not-to-blame-48205] https://people.com/pets/hbo-chernobyl-dog-death-scene-explained/ [https://people.com/pets/hbo-chernobyl-dog-death-scene-explained/] https://medium.com/@vetvoyages/the-dogs-of-chernobyl-38cad082a289 [https://medium.com/@vetvoyages/the-dogs-of-chernobyl-38cad082a289] https://www.npr.org/transcripts/1198909263 [https://www.npr.org/transcripts/1198909263]

Hyperfixation - The Science and Stories of Cadaver Dogs

Ep. 28 - Cadaver dogs might sound spooky at first, but there’s so much more than meets the nose. In this episode of Hyperfixation Time, Erin and Danny dig into the fascinating world of these highly trained pups. From the science behind their incredible sense of smell and the history of their training to surprising fun facts and real-life stories, we explore how cadaver dogs bring closure to families, help law enforcement, and even contribute to public safety. What seems morbid on the surface is actually a story of bravery, compassion, and teamwork, showing that sometimes the most unusual topics can have the most positive impact. **FOLLOW US! We will release a historical video of the two of us that will either be cute or really cringe or maybe both, but only WHEN we reach 500 followers on one platform. So please like and subscribe! If you like this podcast, feed our coffee addictions at: https://buymeacoffee.com/hyperfixationtime Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@hyperfixationtime (www.instagram.com/hyperfixationtime/⁠⁠⁠) YouTube: @HyperfixationTimePod⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HyperfixationTimePod) TikTok: @hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠) Email: ⁠⁠⁠hyperfixationtimepodcast@gmail.com⁠ SOURCES: https://www.dogster.com/dog-training/cadaver-dog-training https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/family-dog/cadaver-dogs-how-canine-noses-help-find-dead-bodies/ https://www.thesprucepets.com/cadaver-dogs-1113771 https://www.kinship.com/dog-lifestyle/what-is-a-cadaver-dog-news https://alifeofdogs.com/the-history-of-cadaver-dogs/ https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1124&context=themis#:~:text=Page%208,other%20side%20of%20the%20system. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7401519/ https://blog.education.nationalgeographic.org/2018/03/06/cadaver-dogs-sniff-out-likely-revolutionary-war-burial-ground/#:~:text=Most%20cadaver%20dogs%20are%20Labrador,%2C%20strong%20nerves%2C%20and%20confidence.

Hyperfixation - ASL: We’re Not Fluent, Just Curious (Respectfully!!)

Episode 27 - In this episode of Hyperfixation Time, Danny surprises Erin and brings in our friend Amy, who takes us on a deep dive into the rich, expressive world of American Sign Language (ASL). **Before we begin, we want to be clear: we are not Deaf or hard of hearing, and we’re not experts. This episode comes from a place of curiosity, respect, and a desire to learn, not to speak over the Deaf community or present ourselves as authorities. With that in mind, Amy guides us through the history of ASL, how its grammar and structure differ from spoken English, and the nuances that make it a fully realized language (not just “English with hand motions,” as we quickly learn). We also explore etiquette, common misconceptions, and some of the ongoing conversations and controversies within and around the Deaf community. Think of this episode as three friends sitting at the edge of something vast and important, asking questions, getting things wrong occasionally, and trying to understand better as we go. **FOLLOW US! We will release a historical video of the two of us that will either be cute or really cringe or maybe both, but only WHEN we reach 500 followers on one platform. So please like and subscribe! If you like this podcast, feed our coffee addictions at: https://buymeacoffee.com/hyperfixationtime Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@hyperfixationtime (www.instagram.com/hyperfixationtime/⁠⁠⁠) YouTube: @HyperfixationTimePod⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HyperfixationTimePod) TikTok: @hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@hyperfixationtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠) Email: ⁠⁠⁠hyperfixationtimepodcast@gmail.com⁠