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Your Brain on Weird

The brain child of Mothman and the Devil’s Lettuce, Your Brain On Weird is about weird stuff and weed. We take turns telling each other stories about ghosts, cryptids, conspiracies, myths, legends, dreams, synchronicities… While smoking in the comfort of our own homes! We’ll dive deep into the history and people involved in each of our stories and discuss our relation to them, while also finding reasons to laugh.

You can join us each week for some wacky stories, scary tales, and cannabis education. Each episode features a “Meducation” section where we share some knowledge about cannabis and discuss all of the reasons why it’s our go-to for nearly everything.

We do our best to create a safe space that is welcoming for all of our listeners.

Sage

Podcaster | She/Her

I am a green witch, satanist, and lifelong weirdo.

My aim is to share my passion for creating a comfortable home and life using aesthetics and magic.

I am also half of the Your Brain On Weird Podcast team, bringing you laughs, cannabis knowledge, and stories about the strange and unusual.

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Sam

Podcaster | (They/Them)

Verified weirdo and co-host of Your Brain on Weird podcast, Sam is a nonbinary twenty-something, just trying to be kind.

They are a baker professionally, but really come alive cooking at home for their friends. Sam believes in magick, but stays away from categorizing themselves in any particular group.

Their special interest are cults and it is a frequent topic of discussion on Your Brain On Weird.

Podcast Archive

YBOW73: Fight Cult

Sam and Sage AlexandriaApr 17, 20221 min read
YBOW73: Fight Cult

We’re back again! We started this week’s episode with some life updates, celebrated that it is finally spring, and talked about our plants! Sam returned with yet another cult, because why not? This one is not only run by a…

YBOW72: Twilight, Anime, and Band Tees

Sam and Sage AlexandriaMar 20, 20221 min read
YBOW72: Twilight, Anime, and Band Tees

We were finally in good moods this week since we’re getting closer to spring! Besides being tired… We may have drank a few more beers than usual last weekend. This week Sage picked a Hot Topic. Not the store -…

YBOW71: Guns and Frozen

Sam and Sage AlexandriaMar 6, 20221 min read
YBOW71: Guns and Frozen

This week, we discussed our frustrations with the current state of the world (as usual), then Sam told us about the Deerfield Massacre in Massachusetts. This is one story that we hadn’t learned much about, even growing up in New…

YBOW70: 1700’s George Lucas

Sam and Sage AlexandriaFeb 22, 20221 min read
YBOW70: 1700’s George Lucas

Howdy, boys! Okay, this isn’t about the director of Star Wars. However, it is about a man with a very similar name screaming, crying, and (not actually) throwing up in the 1700’s. George Lukins, also known as the Yatton Demoniac,…

YBOW69: Rip, Rip, Hooray!

Sam and Sage AlexandriaFeb 6, 20221 min read
YBOW69: Rip, Rip, Hooray!

Happy episode 69! (Nice) Sam returns with another story about a local cult. We discuss the church of Santo Diame, their practices, and the effect that the drug that they take has on their members. This ended up being a…

YBOW68: Things That Go ”Cluck” In The Night

Sam and Sage AlexandriaJan 23, 20221 min read
YBOW68: Things That Go ”Cluck” In The Night

We’re baaaaack! Thanks for your patience while we took an unexpected hiatus! We started this episode with some personal life updates and some PSA’s about the ongoing pandemic. Sage then told us the hilarious and pun-filled story of the ghostly…

YBOW67: Jack Horror

Sam and Sage AlexandriaSep 12, 20211 min read
YBOW67: Jack Horror

We started out this week with a fun discussion about Just New England Things! Fall in our area is a wonderful time full of candles, cornhole, and weird beach games. Then Sam led us on a discussion on horror movies!…

YBOW66: Mr. Satan’s Brownies

Sam and Sage AlexandriaSep 5, 20211 min read
YBOW66: Mr. Satan’s Brownies

Happy Episode 66! Sage couldn’t resist making this episode Satanism Part Two: Satan in religious history and demons that are related to Satan! For once, we put on our theology hats. We end up figuring out through this episode that…

YBOW65: Knife on a Stick

Sam and Sage AlexandriaAug 29, 20211 min read
YBOW65: Knife on a Stick

Happy Halloween! We know it isn’t October yet… But it feels like it! Get ready for some fun skeleton facts to make you feel a little uncomfy! We were a little tired from our festivities this weekend, but we have…

YBOW64: Tough ”Tony” Bastone

Sam and Sage AlexandriaAug 22, 20211 min read
YBOW64: Tough ”Tony” Bastone

CW: murder, homelessness, discussion of alcoholism Sage is on a true crime kick for some reason, but we promise it’s still very weird! We went on a wild ride with the story of Iron Mike, or Mike the Durable. Michael…

YBOW63: Lobotomy Season

Sam and Sage AlexandriaAug 16, 20211 min read
YBOW63: Lobotomy Season

We recorded in the morning after caffeinating ourselves, so we were on another level this time. Sage started with some crazy numerology realizations about our friendship, leading us once again to talk about how we may or may not be…

YBOW62: Just an Axe-ident

Sam and Sage AlexandriaAug 8, 20211 min read
YBOW62: Just an Axe-ident

CW: violent murder, discussions of abuse We’ve returned from our east coast road trip with some wild stories and synchronicities! The days leading up to this episode were certainly a wild ride. Sometimes you just need a sign from the…

YBOW61: Botany Cannabis Lately?

Sam and Sage AlexandriaAug 1, 20211 min read
YBOW61: Botany Cannabis Lately?

We’re back, this time with another Satanic icon that we certainly don’t want to mess with. Sam told us the legend of the Jersey Devil just in time for our road trip, so we will be stocking up on torches…

YBOW60: Munchies For Your Brain

Sam and Sage AlexandriaJul 18, 20211 min read
YBOW60: Munchies For Your Brain

This week we dove back into the world of hauntings with the story of the Wyrick family. If you’ve heard this story before, it’s because there’s a 2013 movie based on it! Sage gave us a rundown of what we…

YBOW59: Mermaid Magick

Sam and Sage AlexandriaJul 11, 20211 min read
YBOW59: Mermaid Magick

Drink a sip of water every time we say “water” this episode. Please excuse us in advance, our pets kept interrupting as usual. However, we did get a special guest appearance from both of Sage’s cats! Then Sam gave us…

YBOW58: Eels, Elephants, and Entities, Oh My!

Sam and Sage AlexandriaJul 4, 20211 min read
YBOW58: Eels, Elephants, and Entities, Oh My!

CW: brief mention of suicide, animal death Welcome to Part Two of the Loch Ness Monster! We asked a few questions this episode, including: Is Nessie a shark? Short answer, no. But how sure of that are we? Maybe it’s…

YBOW57: 1920’s Zines

Sam and Sage AlexandriaJun 27, 20211 min read
YBOW57: 1920’s Zines

We’re winding down from a busy week last week with some mead & weed, as well as an update on our future ghost investigating plans! We started out this episode with some exciting news, then Sam told about the Coral…

YBOW56: The Otter Man Empire

Sam and Sage AlexandriaJun 22, 20211 min read
YBOW56: The Otter Man Empire

Sorry y’all, this episode isn’t about the elusive Otter Man. Or is it? This week we actually talked about Nessie! Sage gave us part one of a multi-parter on the Loch Ness Monster. We discussed most of the sightings dating…

YBOW55: An Entourage of Ghosts

Sam and Sage AlexandriaJun 13, 20211 min read
YBOW55: An Entourage of Ghosts

Welcome to episode 55! This week Sam told us all about the terrible things that happened at Castillo San Felipe Del Morro, including war, murder, and dysentery! There’s missing soldiers, ghost ships, and our favorite, ghostly wailing and crying! We…

YBOW54: Sustainable Clothing for Aliens

Sam and Sage AlexandriaJun 6, 20211 min read
YBOW54: Sustainable Clothing for Aliens

Hold on to your underwear and grab your doodlebugs! This episode was wild. We started out with some fun divination magick, PSAs about COVID and fireworks; then Sage got really angry about UFOs! *WARNING: lots of swearing!* It’s okay though…

YBOW53: Manifesting T-Shirts

Sam and Sage AlexandriaMay 30, 20211 min read
YBOW53: Manifesting T-Shirts

This week was full of wild speculation, dreams, and synchronicities! Sam led us on a discussion about manifestation and what the hell it means. We talked about what we think it means to “manifest” something, how it applies to us…

YBOW52: Hail Snake-an!

Sam and Sage AlexandriaMay 23, 20211 min read
YBOW52: Hail Snake-an!

We started off this episode with our new theme, which one of our favorite artists was kind enough to let us use! We hope you love it as much as we do. Thanks again, Hayley Jane! Sage filled our heads…

YBOW51: Dogman Improv

Sam and Sage AlexandriaMay 16, 20212 min read
YBOW51: Dogman Improv

Welcome to our one-year celebration episode of starting the podcast! We started out this episode by giving some special thanks to people who have contributed to the show, hyped us up, or supported us over the last year. We love…

YBOW50: Noodlin’ in the Weed(s)

Sam and Sage AlexandriaMay 9, 20211 min read
YBOW50: Noodlin’ in the Weed(s)

We’re back and we’re halfway to 100! Sorry in advance, y’all – this episode got a little heavy. But it’s the history of our country and we need to talk about it. So, this week Jess shared the story of…

YBOW49: A Reservation For 4:20

Sam and Sage AlexandriaApr 25, 20211 min read
YBOW49: A Reservation For 4:20

Happy 4/20! We recorded this episode on Weed Day, so join us as we celebrate a second time! Sam chose some short, funny stories about hauntings to brighten our day, and we discover what kind of places each of us…

YBOW48: A Cursed Rock

Sam and Sage AlexandriaApr 18, 20211 min read
YBOW48: A Cursed Rock

It’s finally Spring and we’re absolutely LIVING. We asked our Patrons what they wanted to hear about and they chose weird artifacts, so Jess told us the story of The Cursed Amethyst (or The Purple Sapphire, if you want to…

YBOW47: Weed at the Weatherford

Sam and Sage AlexandriaApr 11, 20211 min read
YBOW47: Weed at the Weatherford

It’s time to go micro dose some THC at a haunted hotel! Trust us, it’s a nice hotel. They have clawfoot tubs! Also tons of ghosts, as Sam decided to tell us about this week. We decided that a trip…

A Little Weird: Vol. 10 (The Moth)

SamApr 9, 20211 min read
A Little Weird: Vol. 10 (The Moth)

March’s little weird is out a little late because it ended up being, well, not so little. This month, we got a taste of some 1850’s Cautionary Tales – and some fun poems about cats. Sam then introduced us to…

YBOW46.5: Get Weird and Get Weed

Sam and Sage AlexandriaApr 2, 20211 min read
YBOW46.5: Get Weird and Get Weed

April Fools! Here’s the episode, for real this time: This week, Jess returned to one of her favorite stories and shared her love of the Winchester Mystery House (specifically Sarah Winchester). This house has all kinds of crazy quirks and…

YBOW46: Get Weird and Get Weed

Sam and Sage AlexandriaApr 1, 20211 min read
YBOW46: Get Weird and Get Weed

This week, Jess returned to one of her favorite stories and shared her love of the Winchester Mystery House (specifically Sarah Winchester). This house has all kinds of crazy quirks and features, including non-functional doors and stairs that lead to…

YBOW45: Hungover in Hell

Sam and Sage AlexandriaMar 28, 20211 min read
YBOW45: Hungover in Hell

We went thrifting and found a book on Chinese mythology, where Sam learned about the story of The Monkey King. This satirical legend is full of twists and turns and Sam gave us the best summary they possibly could. Bring…

YBOW44: Tarot, Pronounced Like Carrot

Sam and Sage AlexandriaMar 21, 20211 min read
YBOW44: Tarot, Pronounced Like Carrot

PSA: Tarot is NOT pronounced like carrot! To celebrate offering tarot readings again, Jess gave us a rundown of the Major Arcana in tarot, otherwise known as the “Fool’s Journey”. It’s the perfect journey for fools like us! Join us…

YBOW43: Making a Racket

Sam and Sage AlexandriaMar 14, 20211 min read
YBOW43: Making a Racket

Trigger Warning: blackmail, torture, sexual assault, sex trafficking Sam took us back into the “wonderful” world of cults this week with the story of NXIVM. Not to be confused with the heartburn medication, this is a MLM-turned-sex cult that messed…

YBOW42: Hasta Sativa!

Sam and Sage AlexandriaMar 7, 20211 min read
YBOW42: Hasta Sativa!

Trigger Warning: sexual abuse and assault, discussions of death, animal mutilation, torture, and murder. This episode is just full of awful stuff! Don’t blame us, blame The Bridgewater Triangle. For Part Two of this series Jess tells us about more…

A Little Weird: Vol. 9

SamMar 6, 20211 min read
A Little Weird: Vol. 9

This month’s bonus episode is a LOT of weird packed into a little time! For our February Little Weird we dove into the depths of the internet for some interesting finds and discussion topics! We talked about Halloween costumes and…

YBOW41: An Ancient Slip N’ Slide

Sam and Sage AlexandriaFeb 28, 20211 min read
YBOW41: An Ancient Slip N’ Slide

This week Sam covered a little bit of Greek Mythology with the story of Hades and Persephone (not pronounced like “xylophone”). We talked about olive oil, pomegranates, the seasons, and some inappropriate family relationships. We blame Zeus. Then Jess read…

YBOW40: Water That Has Not Yet Melted

Sam and Sage AlexandriaFeb 21, 20211 min read
YBOW40: Water That Has Not Yet Melted

For our 40th(!) episode, Jess jumped into Part One of The Bridgewater Triangle. This is another one of those places in Weird New England with a dark history where anything can happen. We’ve got UFO’s, Bigfeet, hairy chipmunk men, and…

YBOW39: Your Binnall On Weird (with Tim Binnall)

Sam and Sage AlexandriaFeb 14, 20211 min read
YBOW39: Your Binnall On Weird (with Tim Binnall)

For this week’s special, ad-free episode, we were graced with the presence of Tim Binnall, host of Binnall of America and overall Cool Guy. Tim gave us a little run down on the history and beliefs of those who subscribe…

YBOW38: Cold and Confused

Sam and Sage AlexandriaFeb 7, 20211 min read
YBOW38: Cold and Confused

This week Sam started a discussion about the recent news surrounding the Dyatlov Pass incident. If you don’t know the entire story, we recommend listening to the series by Astonishing Legends first – then come back here for our lively…

YBOW37: Flavinoid Flav

Sam and Sage AlexandriaJan 31, 20211 min read
YBOW37: Flavinoid Flav

Spoiler Alert! If you haven’t listened to Sam’s episodes on the Estes Method, or are unfamiliar with it, go listen to episodes 34 and 36 first! This week Jess gave us a quick run-down on what automatic writing is as…

A Little Weird: Vol. 8

SamJan 27, 20211 min read
A Little Weird: Vol. 8

This month’s Little Weird is full of stories based in Weird New England, personal psychic experiences, and MCCRBGC. Sam shares their experiences while visiting a new member of their family and we talk about some other really weird stuff, including…

YBOW36: Ghost Foraging Expeditions

Sam and Sage AlexandriaJan 24, 20211 min read
YBOW36: Ghost Foraging Expeditions

Sam leads us on an adventure in Part Two of their Stanley Hotel / Spirits of the Stanley series! We meet all of the ghosts that the team has the chance to meet during their investigations and discuss some Hellier-adjacent…

YBOW35: Just 1500’s Things!

Sam and Sage AlexandriaJan 17, 20211 min read
YBOW35: Just 1500’s Things!

Did you miss hearing about awful things? We thought so! Jess gave us a brief biography of Elizabeth Bathory this week. We discussed conspiracy, misogyny, and all of those quirky things people used to do in the 1500’s. No literal…

YBOW34: A Possessed Fire Hose

Sam and Sage AlexandriaJan 10, 20211 min read
YBOW34: A Possessed Fire Hose

Welcome back to Your Brain On Weird and our first episode following the New Year! This week Sam introduced us to The Stanley Hotel and it’s history. We discuss hotel architecture, Steven King, and get an introduction to some of…

YBOW33: Satan is Me!

Sam and Sage AlexandriaJan 3, 20211 min read
YBOW33: Satan is Me!

Happy New Year!! Take a hit for every time we say “Satan” in this episode (do so responsibly). For the start of 2021 Jess brought us the topic that we’ve been asked about the most! We found out that, as…

Best of YBOW 2020

Sam and Sage AlexandriaJan 1, 20211 min read
Best of YBOW 2020

BYE 2020! The only good thing to come out of this year for us was starting this show, so we put together some of our favorite moments from our episodes for your listening pleasure. Thank you so much for an…

A Little Weird: Vol. 7

Sam and Sage AlexandriaDec 23, 20201 min read
A Little Weird: Vol. 7

Welcome to back to *fanfare* a bonus episode of YBOW! We took last month off but came back with some crazy stories to make your brain just a little weird. This time around we talked weird gravestones, trans rights in…

YBOW32: Snake in a Lake

Sam and Sage AlexandriaDec 20, 20201 min read
YBOW32: Snake in a Lake

Connie, Nessie, and Champ, oh my! This week Sam added another water cryptid to our arsenal with the story of Kooshii, the lake monster from Japan. They are a very shiny boi with a need for speed! Spoiler alert: we…

YBOW31: Too Many Acronyms

Sam and Sage AlexandriaDec 13, 20201 min read
YBOW31: Too Many Acronyms

We recorded on a different day this week and things got CRAZY!  SPOILER ALERT: If you haven’t listened to Episode 30, turn your ass around and go listen to that first! This week, Jess covered Part Two of Skinwalker Ranch.…

YBOW30: Low-Flying Cows

Sam and Sage AlexandriaDec 6, 20201 min read
YBOW30: Low-Flying Cows

It’s time for the story that inspired us to make a podcast! Welcome to Jess’s first two-parter, the story of Skinwalker Ranch. For the first half, we discussed the history of the area, local legends, and what happened for the…

YBOW73: Fight Cult

Sam and Sage AlexandriaApr 17, 20221 min read
YBOW73: Fight Cult

We’re back again! We started this week’s episode with some life updates, celebrated that it is finally spring, and talked about our plants! Sam returned with yet another cult, because why not? This one is not only run by a…

YBOW72: Twilight, Anime, and Band Tees

Sam and Sage AlexandriaMar 20, 20221 min read
YBOW72: Twilight, Anime, and Band Tees

We were finally in good moods this week since we’re getting closer to spring! Besides being tired… We may have drank a few more beers than usual last weekend. This week Sage picked a Hot Topic. Not the store -…

YBOW71: Guns and Frozen

Sam and Sage AlexandriaMar 6, 20221 min read
YBOW71: Guns and Frozen

This week, we discussed our frustrations with the current state of the world (as usual), then Sam told us about the Deerfield Massacre in Massachusetts. This is one story that we hadn’t learned much about, even growing up in New…

YBOW70: 1700’s George Lucas

Sam and Sage AlexandriaFeb 22, 20221 min read
YBOW70: 1700’s George Lucas

Howdy, boys! Okay, this isn’t about the director of Star Wars. However, it is about a man with a very similar name screaming, crying, and (not actually) throwing up in the 1700’s. George Lukins, also known as the Yatton Demoniac,…

YBOW69: Rip, Rip, Hooray!

Sam and Sage AlexandriaFeb 6, 20221 min read
YBOW69: Rip, Rip, Hooray!

Happy episode 69! (Nice) Sam returns with another story about a local cult. We discuss the church of Santo Diame, their practices, and the effect that the drug that they take has on their members. This ended up being a…

YBOW68: Things That Go ”Cluck” In The Night

Sam and Sage AlexandriaJan 23, 20221 min read
YBOW68: Things That Go ”Cluck” In The Night

We’re baaaaack! Thanks for your patience while we took an unexpected hiatus! We started this episode with some personal life updates and some PSA’s about the ongoing pandemic. Sage then told us the hilarious and pun-filled story of the ghostly…

YBOW67: Jack Horror

Sam and Sage AlexandriaSep 12, 20211 min read
YBOW67: Jack Horror

We started out this week with a fun discussion about Just New England Things! Fall in our area is a wonderful time full of candles, cornhole, and weird beach games. Then Sam led us on a discussion on horror movies!…

YBOW66: Mr. Satan’s Brownies

Sam and Sage AlexandriaSep 5, 20211 min read
YBOW66: Mr. Satan’s Brownies

Happy Episode 66! Sage couldn’t resist making this episode Satanism Part Two: Satan in religious history and demons that are related to Satan! For once, we put on our theology hats. We end up figuring out through this episode that…

YBOW65: Knife on a Stick

Sam and Sage AlexandriaAug 29, 20211 min read
YBOW65: Knife on a Stick

Happy Halloween! We know it isn’t October yet… But it feels like it! Get ready for some fun skeleton facts to make you feel a little uncomfy! We were a little tired from our festivities this weekend, but we have…

YBOW64: Tough ”Tony” Bastone

Sam and Sage AlexandriaAug 22, 20211 min read
YBOW64: Tough ”Tony” Bastone

CW: murder, homelessness, discussion of alcoholism Sage is on a true crime kick for some reason, but we promise it’s still very weird! We went on a wild ride with the story of Iron Mike, or Mike the Durable. Michael…

YBOW63: Lobotomy Season

Sam and Sage AlexandriaAug 16, 20211 min read
YBOW63: Lobotomy Season

We recorded in the morning after caffeinating ourselves, so we were on another level this time. Sage started with some crazy numerology realizations about our friendship, leading us once again to talk about how we may or may not be…

YBOW62: Just an Axe-ident

Sam and Sage AlexandriaAug 8, 20211 min read
YBOW62: Just an Axe-ident

CW: violent murder, discussions of abuse We’ve returned from our east coast road trip with some wild stories and synchronicities! The days leading up to this episode were certainly a wild ride. Sometimes you just need a sign from the…

YBOW61: Botany Cannabis Lately?

Sam and Sage AlexandriaAug 1, 20211 min read
YBOW61: Botany Cannabis Lately?

We’re back, this time with another Satanic icon that we certainly don’t want to mess with. Sam told us the legend of the Jersey Devil just in time for our road trip, so we will be stocking up on torches…

YBOW60: Munchies For Your Brain

Sam and Sage AlexandriaJul 18, 20211 min read
YBOW60: Munchies For Your Brain

This week we dove back into the world of hauntings with the story of the Wyrick family. If you’ve heard this story before, it’s because there’s a 2013 movie based on it! Sage gave us a rundown of what we…

YBOW59: Mermaid Magick

Sam and Sage AlexandriaJul 11, 20211 min read
YBOW59: Mermaid Magick

Drink a sip of water every time we say “water” this episode. Please excuse us in advance, our pets kept interrupting as usual. However, we did get a special guest appearance from both of Sage’s cats! Then Sam gave us…

YBOW58: Eels, Elephants, and Entities, Oh My!

Sam and Sage AlexandriaJul 4, 20211 min read
YBOW58: Eels, Elephants, and Entities, Oh My!

CW: brief mention of suicide, animal death Welcome to Part Two of the Loch Ness Monster! We asked a few questions this episode, including: Is Nessie a shark? Short answer, no. But how sure of that are we? Maybe it’s…

YBOW57: 1920’s Zines

Sam and Sage AlexandriaJun 27, 20211 min read
YBOW57: 1920’s Zines

We’re winding down from a busy week last week with some mead & weed, as well as an update on our future ghost investigating plans! We started out this episode with some exciting news, then Sam told about the Coral…

YBOW56: The Otter Man Empire

Sam and Sage AlexandriaJun 22, 20211 min read
YBOW56: The Otter Man Empire

Sorry y’all, this episode isn’t about the elusive Otter Man. Or is it? This week we actually talked about Nessie! Sage gave us part one of a multi-parter on the Loch Ness Monster. We discussed most of the sightings dating…

YBOW55: An Entourage of Ghosts

Sam and Sage AlexandriaJun 13, 20211 min read
YBOW55: An Entourage of Ghosts

Welcome to episode 55! This week Sam told us all about the terrible things that happened at Castillo San Felipe Del Morro, including war, murder, and dysentery! There’s missing soldiers, ghost ships, and our favorite, ghostly wailing and crying! We…

YBOW54: Sustainable Clothing for Aliens

Sam and Sage AlexandriaJun 6, 20211 min read
YBOW54: Sustainable Clothing for Aliens

Hold on to your underwear and grab your doodlebugs! This episode was wild. We started out with some fun divination magick, PSAs about COVID and fireworks; then Sage got really angry about UFOs! *WARNING: lots of swearing!* It’s okay though…

YBOW53: Manifesting T-Shirts

Sam and Sage AlexandriaMay 30, 20211 min read
YBOW53: Manifesting T-Shirts

This week was full of wild speculation, dreams, and synchronicities! Sam led us on a discussion about manifestation and what the hell it means. We talked about what we think it means to “manifest” something, how it applies to us…

YBOW52: Hail Snake-an!

Sam and Sage AlexandriaMay 23, 20211 min read
YBOW52: Hail Snake-an!

We started off this episode with our new theme, which one of our favorite artists was kind enough to let us use! We hope you love it as much as we do. Thanks again, Hayley Jane! Sage filled our heads…

YBOW51: Dogman Improv

Sam and Sage AlexandriaMay 16, 20212 min read
YBOW51: Dogman Improv

Welcome to our one-year celebration episode of starting the podcast! We started out this episode by giving some special thanks to people who have contributed to the show, hyped us up, or supported us over the last year. We love…

YBOW50: Noodlin’ in the Weed(s)

Sam and Sage AlexandriaMay 9, 20211 min read
YBOW50: Noodlin’ in the Weed(s)

We’re back and we’re halfway to 100! Sorry in advance, y’all – this episode got a little heavy. But it’s the history of our country and we need to talk about it. So, this week Jess shared the story of…

YBOW49: A Reservation For 4:20

Sam and Sage AlexandriaApr 25, 20211 min read
YBOW49: A Reservation For 4:20

Happy 4/20! We recorded this episode on Weed Day, so join us as we celebrate a second time! Sam chose some short, funny stories about hauntings to brighten our day, and we discover what kind of places each of us…

YBOW48: A Cursed Rock

Sam and Sage AlexandriaApr 18, 20211 min read
YBOW48: A Cursed Rock

It’s finally Spring and we’re absolutely LIVING. We asked our Patrons what they wanted to hear about and they chose weird artifacts, so Jess told us the story of The Cursed Amethyst (or The Purple Sapphire, if you want to…

YBOW47: Weed at the Weatherford

Sam and Sage AlexandriaApr 11, 20211 min read
YBOW47: Weed at the Weatherford

It’s time to go micro dose some THC at a haunted hotel! Trust us, it’s a nice hotel. They have clawfoot tubs! Also tons of ghosts, as Sam decided to tell us about this week. We decided that a trip…

A Little Weird: Vol. 10 (The Moth)

SamApr 9, 20211 min read
A Little Weird: Vol. 10 (The Moth)

March’s little weird is out a little late because it ended up being, well, not so little. This month, we got a taste of some 1850’s Cautionary Tales – and some fun poems about cats. Sam then introduced us to…

YBOW46.5: Get Weird and Get Weed

Sam and Sage AlexandriaApr 2, 20211 min read
YBOW46.5: Get Weird and Get Weed

April Fools! Here’s the episode, for real this time: This week, Jess returned to one of her favorite stories and shared her love of the Winchester Mystery House (specifically Sarah Winchester). This house has all kinds of crazy quirks and…

YBOW46: Get Weird and Get Weed

Sam and Sage AlexandriaApr 1, 20211 min read
YBOW46: Get Weird and Get Weed

This week, Jess returned to one of her favorite stories and shared her love of the Winchester Mystery House (specifically Sarah Winchester). This house has all kinds of crazy quirks and features, including non-functional doors and stairs that lead to…

YBOW45: Hungover in Hell

Sam and Sage AlexandriaMar 28, 20211 min read
YBOW45: Hungover in Hell

We went thrifting and found a book on Chinese mythology, where Sam learned about the story of The Monkey King. This satirical legend is full of twists and turns and Sam gave us the best summary they possibly could. Bring…

YBOW44: Tarot, Pronounced Like Carrot

Sam and Sage AlexandriaMar 21, 20211 min read
YBOW44: Tarot, Pronounced Like Carrot

PSA: Tarot is NOT pronounced like carrot! To celebrate offering tarot readings again, Jess gave us a rundown of the Major Arcana in tarot, otherwise known as the “Fool’s Journey”. It’s the perfect journey for fools like us! Join us…

YBOW43: Making a Racket

Sam and Sage AlexandriaMar 14, 20211 min read
YBOW43: Making a Racket

Trigger Warning: blackmail, torture, sexual assault, sex trafficking Sam took us back into the “wonderful” world of cults this week with the story of NXIVM. Not to be confused with the heartburn medication, this is a MLM-turned-sex cult that messed…

YBOW42: Hasta Sativa!

Sam and Sage AlexandriaMar 7, 20211 min read
YBOW42: Hasta Sativa!

Trigger Warning: sexual abuse and assault, discussions of death, animal mutilation, torture, and murder. This episode is just full of awful stuff! Don’t blame us, blame The Bridgewater Triangle. For Part Two of this series Jess tells us about more…

A Little Weird: Vol. 9

SamMar 6, 20211 min read
A Little Weird: Vol. 9

This month’s bonus episode is a LOT of weird packed into a little time! For our February Little Weird we dove into the depths of the internet for some interesting finds and discussion topics! We talked about Halloween costumes and…

YBOW41: An Ancient Slip N’ Slide

Sam and Sage AlexandriaFeb 28, 20211 min read
YBOW41: An Ancient Slip N’ Slide

This week Sam covered a little bit of Greek Mythology with the story of Hades and Persephone (not pronounced like “xylophone”). We talked about olive oil, pomegranates, the seasons, and some inappropriate family relationships. We blame Zeus. Then Jess read…

YBOW40: Water That Has Not Yet Melted

Sam and Sage AlexandriaFeb 21, 20211 min read
YBOW40: Water That Has Not Yet Melted

For our 40th(!) episode, Jess jumped into Part One of The Bridgewater Triangle. This is another one of those places in Weird New England with a dark history where anything can happen. We’ve got UFO’s, Bigfeet, hairy chipmunk men, and…

YBOW39: Your Binnall On Weird (with Tim Binnall)

Sam and Sage AlexandriaFeb 14, 20211 min read
YBOW39: Your Binnall On Weird (with Tim Binnall)

For this week’s special, ad-free episode, we were graced with the presence of Tim Binnall, host of Binnall of America and overall Cool Guy. Tim gave us a little run down on the history and beliefs of those who subscribe…

YBOW38: Cold and Confused

Sam and Sage AlexandriaFeb 7, 20211 min read
YBOW38: Cold and Confused

This week Sam started a discussion about the recent news surrounding the Dyatlov Pass incident. If you don’t know the entire story, we recommend listening to the series by Astonishing Legends first – then come back here for our lively…

YBOW37: Flavinoid Flav

Sam and Sage AlexandriaJan 31, 20211 min read
YBOW37: Flavinoid Flav

Spoiler Alert! If you haven’t listened to Sam’s episodes on the Estes Method, or are unfamiliar with it, go listen to episodes 34 and 36 first! This week Jess gave us a quick run-down on what automatic writing is as…

A Little Weird: Vol. 8

SamJan 27, 20211 min read
A Little Weird: Vol. 8

This month’s Little Weird is full of stories based in Weird New England, personal psychic experiences, and MCCRBGC. Sam shares their experiences while visiting a new member of their family and we talk about some other really weird stuff, including…

YBOW36: Ghost Foraging Expeditions

Sam and Sage AlexandriaJan 24, 20211 min read
YBOW36: Ghost Foraging Expeditions

Sam leads us on an adventure in Part Two of their Stanley Hotel / Spirits of the Stanley series! We meet all of the ghosts that the team has the chance to meet during their investigations and discuss some Hellier-adjacent…

YBOW35: Just 1500’s Things!

Sam and Sage AlexandriaJan 17, 20211 min read
YBOW35: Just 1500’s Things!

Did you miss hearing about awful things? We thought so! Jess gave us a brief biography of Elizabeth Bathory this week. We discussed conspiracy, misogyny, and all of those quirky things people used to do in the 1500’s. No literal…

YBOW34: A Possessed Fire Hose

Sam and Sage AlexandriaJan 10, 20211 min read
YBOW34: A Possessed Fire Hose

Welcome back to Your Brain On Weird and our first episode following the New Year! This week Sam introduced us to The Stanley Hotel and it’s history. We discuss hotel architecture, Steven King, and get an introduction to some of…

YBOW33: Satan is Me!

Sam and Sage AlexandriaJan 3, 20211 min read
YBOW33: Satan is Me!

Happy New Year!! Take a hit for every time we say “Satan” in this episode (do so responsibly). For the start of 2021 Jess brought us the topic that we’ve been asked about the most! We found out that, as…

Best of YBOW 2020

Sam and Sage AlexandriaJan 1, 20211 min read
Best of YBOW 2020

BYE 2020! The only good thing to come out of this year for us was starting this show, so we put together some of our favorite moments from our episodes for your listening pleasure. Thank you so much for an…

A Little Weird: Vol. 7

Sam and Sage AlexandriaDec 23, 20201 min read
A Little Weird: Vol. 7

Welcome to back to *fanfare* a bonus episode of YBOW! We took last month off but came back with some crazy stories to make your brain just a little weird. This time around we talked weird gravestones, trans rights in…

YBOW32: Snake in a Lake

Sam and Sage AlexandriaDec 20, 20201 min read
YBOW32: Snake in a Lake

Connie, Nessie, and Champ, oh my! This week Sam added another water cryptid to our arsenal with the story of Kooshii, the lake monster from Japan. They are a very shiny boi with a need for speed! Spoiler alert: we…

YBOW31: Too Many Acronyms

Sam and Sage AlexandriaDec 13, 20201 min read
YBOW31: Too Many Acronyms

We recorded on a different day this week and things got CRAZY!  SPOILER ALERT: If you haven’t listened to Episode 30, turn your ass around and go listen to that first! This week, Jess covered Part Two of Skinwalker Ranch.…

YBOW30: Low-Flying Cows

Sam and Sage AlexandriaDec 6, 20201 min read
YBOW30: Low-Flying Cows

It’s time for the story that inspired us to make a podcast! Welcome to Jess’s first two-parter, the story of Skinwalker Ranch. For the first half, we discussed the history of the area, local legends, and what happened for the…