Jordan investigates a group of people with a lesser-known eating disorder: fear of food. Brenna cannot relate. At all. This week's drinking game: You identify a moment when Jordan or Brenna's post Taylor Swift concert hangover is impacting them - take 1 drink Jordan gives Brenna advise about her dating standards - finish your drink Do you have an o…

Brenna examines the group of men who prefer silicone over flesh. Jordan asks about the history of fleshlights. This week's drinking game: Brenna or Jordan dance around describing something sexual - take 1 drink Brenna comes up with the perfect word to describe Jordan - finish your drink Do you have an obscure subculture we should know about, or jus…

Jordan explains how many of humanity's greatest achievements - from athletics to statistics - have been discovered by accident. Brenna touts herself as a genius and a hero. This week's drinking game: Brenna shows the opposite of humility - take 1 drink Jordan clearly has no idea what he’s talking about regarding music but powers through as if he do…

Brenna describes the time-honored tradition of linguistic comedy. Jordan doesn't play along. He does play a short. This week's drinking game: You laugh - take 1 drink One of the worst states in the union catches some strays from Brenna - finish your drink Do you have an obscure subculture we should know about, or just want to ask us a question? Rea…

Reminder: Subscurity is now on a bi-weekly release schedule! Next episode: 6/14. Jordan highlights our new friend Dylan, who was able to save up thousands of dollars over the years by eating all his meals at SixFlags. Brenna expresses her admiration for his frugality. This week's drinking game: Brenna calls something thrifty that isn't really all t…

Announcement: Going forward, Subscurity is moving to bi-weekly episodes! Catch us every other Wednesday going forward! Next episode: March 31. In today's episode, Brenna does some half-assed research on the para-religious Satanist movement, which is currently focused on restoring abortion rights in restrictive states. This week's drinking game: You…

Jordan describes the 1-2 percent of people who are extremely adept at recognizing faces. Brenna, once again, expresses her interest in being a spy. Instead of a drinking game, try the Super Recognizer test this week: https://facetest.psy.unsw.edu.au/ Do you have an obscure subculture we should know about, or just want to ask us a question? Reach ou…

Brenna combs through the very fine details of competitive bearding. Jordan makes fun of Brenna's lisp. This week's drinking game: Brenna sounds like she might have a lisp - take 1 drink Brenna reveals a HORRIBLE truth about herself - finish your drink Do you have an obscure subculture we should know about, or just want to ask us a question? Reach o…

Jordan explains the clandestine practice of getting paid to do nothing. Brenna remembers being bamboozled. This week's drinking game: Brenna unsubtly tries to get step-by-step directions on how to become a ghost employee - take 1 drink Brenna correctly predicts Jordan has no actual follow-up to his stupid joke - finish your drink Do you have an obs…

Brenna covers the long awaited subculture of Juggalos, the fans of Insane Clown Posse. Jordan changes his mind. This week's drinking game: Jordan and Brenna sound like sheltered suburban kids - take 1 drink Brenna half-heartedly tries to hide a friend’s name before immediately revealing it - finish your drink Do you have an obscure subculture we sh…

Jordan, thanks to folks visiting from the future, informs the audience that something bad will happen in February 2024. Brenna contemplates time and space. This week's drinking game: Jordan confusingly refers to the past, present, or future - take 1 drink Jordan succinctly describes every episode of Subscurity - finish your drink Do you have an obs…

Brenna uses the 100th episode to put out a personals ad, while also reassuring the audience that she is very happy being single. Jordan tells Brenna she's unloveable. This week's drinking game: Brenna or Jordan still manage to crack each other up after 100 episodes - take 1 drink Brenna reads verbatim from her dating profile - finish your drink Do …

Jordan describes the picturesque, yet very remote, town in Alaska where everyone lives in one building. Brenna weighs the pros and cons. This week's drinking game: Brenna's solitude is referenced - take 1 drink Brenna's dog loudly shakes - finish your drink Do you have an obscure subculture we should know about, or just want to ask us a question? R…

Brenna's journalistic integrity shines through as she recounts 90 minutes of homemade porn, all of which she considers "artsy." Jordan reveals his kink. This week's drinking game: Brenna intentionally or accidentally reveals some of her sexual proclivities - take 1 drink Jordan and Brenna create a new state slogan for Oregon - finish your drink Do …

Jordan takes another liberal interpretation of the term "subculture" to examine various superstitions around the world. Brenna empathisizes with obsessive compulsive Russians. This week's drinking game: For every superstition described that you don’t believe in - take 1 drink For every superstition described that you DO believe in - take 2 drinks B…

Brenna does some last-minute research on people who make a habit of putting things off. Jordan commits to editing the episode before it's due. This week's drinking game: For every thing you’re currently procrastinating on doing - take 1 drink Jordan and Brenna invent new latin terminology - finish your drink Do you have an obscure subculture we sho…

It doesn't have to be scary.Jordan walks us through the process of those who help us into the afterlife. Brenna expresses adoration for movies with dark humor. This week's drinking game: Brenna’s (lack-of) religious beliefs are referenced - take 1 drink Jordan regrets making a terrible joke regarding a proposed law in Washington state - finish your…

Brenna biohacks her way into the completely ethical way Silicon Valley millionaires use blood donations in an attempt to stay young. Jordan ponders if Leonardo DiCaprio is still attractive. This week's drinking game: Jordan and Brenna debate what to name this episode - take 1 drink Brenna goes on a very long Leonardo DiCaprio rant - finish your dri…

Jordan explains the arduous - and highly subjective - process of becoming an official Michelin star reviewer. Brenna realizes what her (latest) dream job truly is. This week's drinking game: A stupid french accent or butchering of a french word is attempted - take 1 drink Brenna reveals her true feelings about German food - finish your drink Do you…

Brenna shares stories of people who have, unsuccessfully, tried to fake their own deaths. Jordan details his new favorite reality show, Milf Manor. This week's drinking game: A death faker makes a mistake you're sure you wouldn't make - take 1 drink Jordan reveals his next password - finish your drink Do you have an obscure subculture we should kno…

Jordan elevates the unsung heroes of magic: the assistants. Brenna recounts her traumatic story of being held hostage (yes, for real). This week's drinking game: You hear Brenna doing something weird with her mic in the background - take 1 drink Jordan cracks the stage name code of the magician who invented the sawing-a-person-in-half trick - finis…

Brenna investigates the women who turn to an alternative source for love - prison inmates. Jordan reflects on his days of crime. This week's drinking game: The word "pussy" is said - take 1 drink The most common religion for prison girlfriends is revealed - finish your drink Do you have an obscure subculture we should know about, or just want to as…

Jordan shares his passion for local delicacies, specifically of the reproductive kind. Brenna solves the growing partisan divide in the US. This week's drinking game: Jordan trips over saying the phrase “testicle festival” - take 1 drink Brenna describes her favorite food to put in her mouth - finish your drink Do you have an obscure subculture we …

Brenna examines the growing TikTok trend of women who want to return to a simpler, better time - where women adhered to their calling as wives, mothers, and homemakers. Jordan reminds Brenna that her opinion doesn't matter. This week's drinking game: A random famous person (celebrity/politician/etc) is name dropped - take 1 drink Brenna explains ho…

Jordan describes the somewhat traumatizing real-life story of Festivus, which began 30 years before Seinfeld made it a cultural phenomenon. Brenna airs her grievances with Jordan. This week's drinking game: Trauma is referenced - take 1 drink The "real" Festivus centerpiece is revealed (hint: it's not the aluminum pole!) - finish your drink Do you …

Brenna gives a much-needed platform to the growing movement of people trying to prove the earth is flat. Jordan doesn't even pretend to be open-minded about this (because the earth is not flat, FYI). This week's drinking game: A previous episode is referenced - take 1 drink The completely surprising gender breakdown of Flat Earthers is revealed - f…

Jordan dispels any misconceptions you might have about the origins of Skee-Ball. Brenna does her best Oprah impression. This week's drinking game: A "skee" pun is made - take 1 drink Jordan describes how he missed his chance for fame - finish your drink Do you have an obscure subculture we should know about, or just want to ask us a question? Reach…

Brenna details what it's like to be one of the few people hit by lightning. Jordan doesn't think it sounds that bad. This week's drinking game: Jordan accurately geographically locates the great gulf state of Wyoming - take 1 drink You make it through Brenna's comically long, gatekeeping-thunderstorms story - finish your drink Do you have an obscur…

Jordan spotlights our own real, local superheroes, not to be confused with vigillantes. Brenna wants to know who makes the costumes. This week's drinking game: Jordan, as usual, can't pronounce words - take 1 drink Jordan uses Superman to help illustrate a grammatical point - finish your drink Do you have an obscure subculture we should know about,…

Brenna explains how some people, for some reason, drink breastmilk well beyond childhood. Jordan milks this episode for boob jokes. This week's drinking game: A non clinical word for "breast" is used - take 1 drink Jordan reveals what he not-so-secretly refers to Brenna as - finish your drink Do you have an obscure subculture we should know about, …

Jordan hopes to kickstart a hobby of old - much like a modern-day scavenger hunt. Brenna is convinced she could win any anagram word game. This week's drinking game: An awful accent is used - take 1 drink Brenna audibly rolls her eyes at another Jordan history lesson - finish your drink Do you have an obscure subculture we should know about, or jus…

Brenna spills the tea about a secret cult behind a common household staple. Jordan endorses Ron DeSantis for 2024. This week's drinking game: Brenna & Jordan go off topic - take 1 drink Brenna’s dog causes podcast mischief- finish your drink Do you have an obscure subculture we should know about, or just want to ask us a question? Reach out to us! …

Jordan shares stories of people who retaliate in the form of defecation. Brenna shares one of her life philosophies. This week's drinking game: A poop pun is made - take 1 drink Brenna extracts household chore advice from Jordan - finish your drink Do you have an obscure subculture we should know about, or just want to ask us a question? Reach out …

Brenna gives advice - that she's never taken - on how to get backstage with the band. Jordan recounts being felt up by the Secret Service. This week's drinking game: Brenna and Jordan tell unrelated stories that don't really relate to the topic - take 1 drink Brenna and Jordan tell jokes that the other doesn't laugh at - finish your drink Do you ha…

Jordan takes another liberal interpretation of the term "subculture" to discuss his all-time favorite author, Chuck Tingle. Brenna knows the next book series she'll be reading. This week's drinking game:-Jordan stumbles over what he's saying - take 1 drink-Brenna and Jordan invent their own Chuck Tingle-esque book titles - finish your drink Do you …

Brenna goes beneath the surface to understand the group of people who create their own underground communities. Jordan struggles to comprehend that these people are not, in fact, mole-human hybrids. This week's drinking game: Jordan keeps refers to human-mole hybrids - take 1 drink Brenna publicly reveals the name of a “friend of the pod” - finish …

Jordan provides a lengthy explanation of the lengths some men will take to lengthen themselves. (Otherwise known as limb lengthening surgery.) Brenna reflects on her speed dating experience. This week's drinking game: A height related pun is made - take 1 drink Brenna says she doesn’t have a deal breaker before immediately revealing a deal breaker …

Brenna delves into her favorite show of all time, Survivor, and specifically the community dedicated to using media & statistical analysis to predict a winner. Jordan chooses 5 items he would take on a deserted island. This week's drinking game: Jordan subtly tries to change the topic from Survivor - take 1 drink Jordan incorrectly claims a real su…

Jordan discusses the society of people who help guide others through psychedelic experiences. Brenna advocates to legalize all drugs. Except meth. This week's drinking game: Sex workers are mentioned - take 1 drink Brenna quickly backtracks on her full legalization stance - finish your drink Do you have an obscure subculture we should know about, o…

Brenna explains the growing anti-circumcision activist movement. Jordan talks about his penis. This week's drinking game: Jordan talks about his penis - take 1 drink Brenna expresses her penile preferences - finish your drink Do you have an obscure subculture we should know about, or just want to ask us a question? Reach out to us! Instagram: @subs…

Jordan sounds the alarm on the rapidly evolving capabilities of artificial intelligence. Brenna tries to find the silver lining. This week's drinking game: Jordan panics about our AI future - take 1 drink Brenna misgenders an AI - finish your drink Do you have an obscure subculture we should know about, or just want to ask us a question? Reach out …

Brenna jumps on the very topical bandwagon of rejecting the hustle culture. Jordan gets caught up in the semantics. This week's drinking game: Brenna or Jordan talk about generational differences while clearly having no idea what they’re talking about - take 1 drink Jordan and Brenna basically declare Millenials as the best generation - finish your…

Jordan dives into the incredibly risky world of those who go to depths of 1,000 feet below sea level for their day job. Brenna is reminded of a recurring childhood nightmare. This week's drinking game: Brenna implies she could be a Saturation Diver - take 1 drink Brenna thinks there's a fire but there isn't - finish your drink Do you have an obscur…

Brenna tries to ride the coattails of success of the My Favorite Murder podcast. Jordan expresses fear of being drafted. This week's drinking game: Jordan or Brenna takes a dig at the other - take 1 drink Jordan incorrectly tells a story about an astronaut's kidnapping attempt by implying she's a murderer - finish your drink Do you have an obscure …

Jordan delves into the real-life world of competitive Quidditch players (yes, from Harry Potter) and explains how the game has evolved over the years. Brenna wonders if brooms cause chafing. This week's drinking game: Jordan gets into Harry Potter lore - take 1 drink Jordan gets too into Harry Potter lore - finish your drink Do you have an obscure …

Brenna shares the tales of people who have taken legal action against the All Powerful. Jordan laments the demise of democracy as we know it. This week's drinking game: Brenna drops the word "bitch" - take 1 drink Jordan rants about the tragedy that is American electoral politics - finish your drink Do you have an obscure subculture we should know …

Jordan explains the belief system that, within Mount Shasta, there exists a fifth-dimensional enlightened civilization. Brenna makes some sick pop culture references. This week's drinking game: Jordan changes the pronunciation of key words in the episode (e.g. Lemuria, Telos, etc.) - take 1 drink Brenna somehow idiotically accidentally gaslights Jo…

Brenna takes an autobiographical approach to this episode, reflecting on her time as a child prodigy. Jordan reflects on his socially awkward childhood (and adulthood). This week's drinking game: Jordan or Brenna overtly claim to be excessively intelligent, despite all evidence to the contrary - take 1 drink Jordan incorrectly describes a multiplic…

Jordan probes into the trend of murder mystery parties, specifically that of the burgeoning role-playing Chinese version called "jubensha." Brenna pre-confesses to killing Jordan. This week's drinking game: Jordan or Brenna allude to a Murder Mystery story that they don't actually provide the specifics on - take 1 drink Jordan incorrectly identifie…

Brenna describes the growing community of women who choose to be single parents. Jordan condones parenthood, but Brenna doesn't recommend it. This week's drinking game: Jordan makes an episode about motherhood really about fatherhood - take 1 drink Brenna comes up with a creative euphemism for "vagina" - finish your drink Do you have an obscure sub…