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Hyperfixation Investigations is a podcast with a wide breadth of topics: from art & science to ‘nerdoms’ & back! Join neurodivergent and queer hosts, Kara and Josh, as they infodump their newest hyperfixations with you!
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S2E32 Episode 32: Octopuses
Swim with us through the coral reefs and dark sea floors as we explore the outrageous octopus! This episode specifically delves into the general evolutionary and biological facts of these 8-legged…
S2E31 Episode 31: Leap Year
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S2E30 Episode 30: Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine’s Day to all who celebrate! This holiday of love has ancient origins from Rome and Catholicism. It has become a saturated business market and an important day for restaurants, flower…
S2E29 Episode 29: Television
In January 1926, some of the most important strides in mechanical television technology were made! Join Kara and Josh as they discuss the history & science of mechanical television and one of…
S2E28 Episode 28: Many North Poles
After a lovely holiday season, Josh and Kara return to talk about Santa’s home—The North Pole! But what many may not know, is that there are in fact, multiple north poles, each with slightly…
S2E27 Episode 27: Pumpkins
Welcome to the final episode of 2025! To “round out” the year, we are telling the tale of pumpkins, North America’s favorite native gourd/squash! While most know for its use in pies and lattes,…
S2E26 Episode 26: The Edmund Fitzgerald
The skies of November have turned gloomy friends, so it is a fitting time to tell the tale of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald. Many have heard the song, but the true story is a tragic example of the dangers…
S2E25 Episode 25: Rocky Horror Picture Show
Let’s do the Time Warp again and step right into an episode dedicated to the Rocky Horror Picture Show and it’s predecessor, the Rocky Horror Show! Some descriptors for RHPS include: a cult classic,…
S2E24 Episode 24: Dungeons & Dragons
Roll an investigation check with us this week as Josh leads us through a brief history and overview of the table top role-playing game (TTRPG), Dungeons & Dragons (D&D)! This beloved TTRPG…
S2E23 Episode 23: LEGOs
Part 2 of Our Mini-Series “Geeks, Games, & General Mayhem”Join us for this week’s “minisode” as we break down the history of LEGOs. From a beloved children’s toy, to a creative adult hobby, a…
S2E22 Episode 22: Video Game War Crimes
You might think this episode is about first- or third-person shooter games. Ya know, all that conversation about video games making kids violent. The general genocides that happen in many a game. But…
S2E21 Episode 21: Salt’s Close-Up
After last month’s episode: Salt Overview, we delve further into specific examples of the history, science, medicinal, and religious uses of salt! Learn about the links between salt production &…
S2E20 Episode 20: Black Holes
Welcome, at last, to the Black Hole episode! Josh has long alluded to creating an episode around these celestial objects and now is the time. Join us as we delve into the science, history, and…
S2E19 Episode 19: Salt Overview
Salt is one of the most important and influential minerals in human history. From flavoring food, to being used as a form of payment, to its impact on science, the effects cannot be overstated. There…
S2E18 Episode 18: Demon Core
We are starting off Season 2 with a “bang?” (sorry, not sorry). This episode is all about the often forgotten third atomic bomb core from World War II: Rufus, now known as The Demon Core. While this…
Cut-for-Time!
Join us for some laughs to whet your appetites for Season 2! This blooper reel contains funny moments and tangents that didn’t make it into the final edits of Season 1’s Episodes 1-4. Warning: this…
June 2025, Summer Sabbatical Update!
We are happy to announce that Season 2 of Hyperfixation Investigations will be coming your way in July, 2025. Josh and Kara are hard at work behind-the-scenes on new episodes and new features for…
S1E16 Episode 16: Wonderful Whales
We finally have an episode where our favorite phrase “deep dive” is truly apropos! So join us as we deep dive the fascinating underwater world of whales. This group of animals technically includes…
S1E15 Episode 15: Hair Dye
Nearly 70% of women in the U.S. use hair-coloring products ranging from bleach to permanent hair dye. Learn about the use of hair coloring in the ancient world and how a discovery in the 1800s…
S1E14 Episode 14: Fall of the Jedi
WARNING: EPISODE CONTAINS STAR WARS SPOILERS! Travel to Naboo and Coruscant via starship as Josh outlines the factors leading to the fall of the Jedi Order throughout the Star Wars Franchise,…
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Hyperfixation Investigations has published 34 episodes since October 2024, covering topics in Arts, Education.
Hyperfixation Investigations is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 55m.
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