Ever wonder what’s really lurking in those McDonald’s ball pits?

👻 From Roswell, New Mexico to Japan, people swear the Golden Arches have a haunted side — cold spots, whispering tunnels, and toys that move on their own.

I’m Brett, and in this episode of Are You Sh!#ing Me?, I'm unwrapping the weirdest fast food urban legend ever: Haunted McDonald’s playgrounds 🍟

Because nothing says childhood trauma like a haunted slide and a a severe case of pink eye!

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What actually makes something “American food”?

Is it the bread that doubles as a pillow? The sugar that sneaks into your peanut butter? Or maybe the juice that’s only 5% actual juice?

In this episode of AYSM, Chuck gets serious, but finally gets to air his long-standing grievances about what’s lurking in the American diet — from squishy, cake-like sandwich bread to sugar-loaded breakfast “foods” that could put a dentist’s kid through college.

Brett joins in with some questionable coffee choices (Founders Breakfast Stout for breakfast, anyone?) as the guys dive into how WWII rationing, industrialization, and marketing turned the U.S. food scene into a Franken-snack buffet. Expect hilarious rants, surprising facts, and the eternal question: Why does our bread last longer than some marriages?

🍞 Topics include:

• Why American bread feels like memory foam
• The sugar conspiracy (spoiler: it’s in everything)
• “Juice” that’s barely juice
• Obesity stats that’ll blow your belt buckle
• What Americans really drink every day

💡 Plus: “Something We Learned While Avoiding Real Responsibilities” and a debate about whether tea should ever clean you out.

Grab a beer, grab a snack (maybe read the label first), and join Brett and Chuck for a deep — and ridiculous — dive into WTF is in American Food?!

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Because let’s be honest — every great idea in history probably started with, “Hold my beer.”Imagine being a caveman who accidentally invents beer because you forgot to clean your bowl. That’s basically how civilization started — and yeah, it’s just as ridiculous as it sounds.

In this episode of Are You Sh!#ing Me?, Brett dives into the drunk history of beer — from fermented porridge and Sumerian goddesses, to pyramid workers paid in beer, monks brewing for profit, and the German hops revolution that saved us all from “witch soup.”

Discover how laziness, yeast farts, and hangovers shaped humanity — and why beer might just be the real reason we stopped hunting and started building cities.

👉 You’ll learn:

• How beer was probably an accident (thank you, prehistoric ADHD)

• The first beer laws, goddesses, and recipes

• How monks turned beer into salvation

• And how hops, hygiene, and humor kept civilization hydrated

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You’ve played Monopoly — but do you actually know who invented it? Spoiler: it wasn’t the guy on the box.

In this Are You Sh!#ing Me? - (Something I Learned While Avoiding Real Responsibilities) episode, Brett discusses Monopoly’s shocking backstory — a game born from anti-capitalist ideals that somehow became the ultimatecapitalist icon. From stolen ideas and board game betrayals to Depression-era greed and family feuds, this is one wild ride around the board.

Join us as we talk Monopoly’s hidden origins, how Parker Brothers buried the truth, and why the game’s real inventor was cheated out of her payday.

Grab a beer, roll the dice, and prepare to land on WTF Avenue.

If you grew up flipping the board in rage, or your sibling wouldn't let you be the top hat, this one’s for you.

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Unmasking the world's most secretive organizations.

Join Brett and Chuck as AYSM investigates real secret societies, their hidden rituals, and unexplained symbols. From the Illuminati to the Freemasons, Skull and Bones to the Knights Templar—we separate fact from fiction behind the legendary organizations that allegedly control world events. This episode reveals which secret societies actually exist, how they connect to politics and business, and where the line blurs between secret society and cult.

We review Societe Brewing Company's Apprentice IPA (we gave it a 4/5) while examining mysterious symbols on the dollar bill, hidden recruitment tactics, and whether these groups are as powerful as we think. Perfect for conspiracy theory enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone curious about underground organizations and their real influence on society.

Chuck explains The Secret Jacuzzi Society!

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Topics covered: Illuminati history, Freemasons secrets, Skull and Bones Yale, Knights Templar treasures, Bohemian Club, Yakuza traditions, Anonymous hacking collective, Priory of Scion hoax, White Lotus Society, and more.

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New - For your pleasure?! AYSM Exclusive

On “off” weeks, Brett brings you "Something I learned while avoiding real responsibilities!

Don't worry... Chuck hasn't gone anywhere.

Discover the shocking true story of the Blue Fugates - a real family in Appalachian Kentucky whose skin turned blue due to a rare genetic condition. This isn't folklore or an urban legend - it's documented medical history!

The 1820s French orphan Martin Fugate who settled in Troublesome Creek, Kentucky

Methemoglobinemia: the rare blood disorder that caused blue skin

How isolated Appalachian communities and the founder effect kept this genetic mutation alive for generations

Dr. Madison Cawein's 1960s discovery and the surprisingly simple cure

Real accounts from the Blue Fugate family and their experiences in rural Kentucky

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Perfect for fans of medical mysteries, strange history, genetic science, and Appalachian folklore. Subscribe for more unbelievable true stories where strange genetics make for colorful history!

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Our first video episode!

Grab your hiking boots (or at least a comfy chair) as we venture deep into the wonders, dangers, and absolute absurdities of America’s National Parks. This week, we’re joined by Danielle LaRock, co-host of National Park After Dark, to discuss everything from the best and worst visitor reviews to paranormal encounters in the wild.

We swap stories of Bigfoot, questionable park rules (yes, giving birth in hot springs is banned for a reason), and the impact of recent budget cuts threatening conservation efforts.

Plus, we sip on Parks IPA from Grand Teton Brewing—because what’s a nature talk without a good beer? 🌲🍻

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Join hosts Brett and Chuck for another entertaining episode of "Are You Shitting Me?" where Brett puts Chuck's knowledge to the test with a rapid-fire game of "True or Bullshit."

Once again, Brett does all the heavy lifting, coming prepared with dozens of fascinating statements covering everything from brain facts and historical myths to bizarre world records and beer trivia.While sipping on Brains fruit sours from Drekker Brewing Company (Fargo, North Dakota), Chuck attempts to separate fact from fiction as Brett challenges common misconceptions about everything from Einstein's math grades to Napoleon's height. Discover surprising truths about octopus brains, goldfish memory, and why Vikings never actually wore horned helmets.The episode covers wild topics including:Brain myths and neuroscience factsHistorical misconceptions debunkedBizarre international laws (like Switzerland's guinea pig requirements)Guinness World Records you never knew existedAncient beer history and brewing triviaPop culture myths exposedFollow us on untappd!Cheers!#TrueOrBullshit #AreYouShittingMe #AYSM #PodcastTrivia #MythBusting #BeerPodcast #FactCheck #BrainFacts #HistoryMyths #WorldRecords #BizarreLaws #EducationalPodcast #ComedyPodcast #TriviaShow #BeerTasting #FruitSours #drekkerbrewing#PodcastLife #FactOrFiction #KnowledgeTesttrivia podcast listenersbeer enthusiastscomedy podcast fanseducational entertainmentmyth busting contentfact checking showscraft beer reviewerspodcast comedy duosentertainment podcastsknowledge seekers