Sorta 'Splained

Sorta 'Splained

Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen

Episodes 74
Avg. Duration 1h 7m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (22)
Since Apr 2020
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Schedule
Monthly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
44%
Hosting
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About This Podcast

Hosted by Kelin Daugherty and Leah Nielsen, Sorta 'Splained is a weekly podcast that delves into curious and peculiar subjects. From history to science to pop culture, Kelin and Leah will just sort of explain something of interest to each other. Please find all of our great sources for our research here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11WA6l3kF9ebmifrZNs6IZlhGVaq7PKpzrODFaObtDQY/edit

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Recent Episodes

Go Ask Alice

Apr 02, 2026 54m

A fake memoir about a fake teenager that was actually written by a fake psychologist? What more could you want! In this episode Kelin and Leah discuss the book Go Ask Alice, the author Beatrice…

U.S. National Parks

Mar 03, 2026 1h 4m

You make the great American road trip to take in the majestic views and wildlife, not to fall into a ravine or get heat stroke. There's a lot of good that can happen in our beautiful national parks,…

The Final Destination Franchise

Nov 13, 2025 1h 13m

We will all inevitably meet our maker one day. If we're lucky, we'll die peacefully surrounded by our cats and not by being smashed into a bloody jelly. But Final Destination put that fear into all…

Anti-intellectualism

Jul 04, 2025 1h 4m

A mistrust in science, the degradation of the social sciences, laughing at Ross Gellar for being a paleontologist, where does all of this lead us? Turns out, hating intellect was ingrained in our…

The Sims

Jun 08, 2025 1h 41m

A tight-knit community filled with lore, relationship drama, and it's own unique language, sounds too good to be true. And that's because it is, unless you're in a simulation. In this episode, Kelin…

Kony 2012

Apr 13, 2025 1h 12m

How will people know that you care about a political issue if you haven't posted about it on social media? There's something beautiful in the optimism of believing we could all stop a war from our…

The Lost Colony of Roanoke

Feb 06, 2025 1h 2m

It's the 16th century, you pack up your family, embark on a ship, and settle down in new, uncharted land. What could go wrong? Could it be starvation, murder, or a simple case of alien abduction? In…

The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill

Jan 10, 2025 56m

Welcome to the Alaskan coast, a diverse ecosystem filled with wonder. One thing that does not add to the wonder is 53 million gallons of crude oil sloshing around. On this episode, Kelin and Leah…

Alice Roosevelt

Dec 06, 2024 1h 12m

When we talk about female pioneers we typically don't think about having a pet snake or smoking on the roof of the white house. Well, good news, in this episode Kelin and Leah discuss presidential…

The Teen Pregnancy Panic of the 2000's

Oct 15, 2024 1h 21m

Ever wake up in a hot sweat worried you are a teen mom even though you are childfree and well into your 30's? Then you too may have been bombarded with the media concerning teen pregnancy media in…

Juggalos

Aug 14, 2024 1h 4m

The fans of Insane Clown Posse may sound menacing and scary (maybe it's the haunted carnival vibe or all the blade weaponry), but underneath the clown makeup and spiky hair, is just a lot of charity…

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

Jul 10, 2024 1h 6m

Some tragic tales really stick with you, especially when the tragedy is caused by one's employer. In this episode, Kelin and Leah give thanks that they were not in the workforce of the early 20th…

Real Housewives Crimes

Jun 01, 2024 1h 21m

The rise and fall of the white collar criminal is certainly best portrayed in the wildly popular, culturally significant, real housewives franchise. In this episode, Kelin and Leah get get out their…

Norwegian Black Metal

Apr 16, 2024 1h 14m

Grab your favorite medieval weapon and your headphones because things are going to get both violent, and musical. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the wild ride that is 90's Norwegian black…

Siegfried and Roy

Mar 20, 2024 1h 5m

Who doesn't love the whimsy and spectacle that is a flamboyant magic show in Las Vegas? Saw a woman in half, pull a rabbit out of a hat, or maybe you possibly get bitten in the neck by a giant white…

Soylent

Dec 14, 2023 1h 6m

Feeling behind on work and annoyed you have to take 10 minutes to shovel a leftover sandwich into your mouth to sustain yourself? Consider a meal replacement shake instead! In this dystopian episode,…

The Battle of Blair Mountain

Nov 19, 2023 57m

Ever feel like your employer would rather spray you with gunfire and drop bombs on you rather then pay you a livable wage? Aw yes, a tale as old as time. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the…

Nostalgia

Oct 26, 2023 1h 14m

When times are hard, we often seek comforts from our youth. Whether it's rewatching your favorite tv show since college, listening to your angsty pre-teen music (Avril Lavigne obviously), or hell,…

The Demon Core

Sep 16, 2023 1h 19m

The wonders of science are vast! At least of course, until your skin starts sloughing off. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss the fatally negligent accident that resulted in The Demon Core.

Fatal Fashion Trends

Aug 19, 2023 54m

We're all out here trying to look our best. Fashion is fun, fashion is for everyone! And sometimes, fashion will kill you. In this episode, Kelin and Leah discuss various fashion trends through…

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Sorta 'Splained has published 74 episodes since April 2020, covering topics in Comedy, Comedy Interviews.

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