183: Syncing Up Our Periods and Our Ancestors

Mormons on Mushrooms

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Episode Description: In this episode, Doug and Mike take you on a wild ride from golf memes to deep ancestral connections, all while questioning why Doug is always off golfing alone. They dive into the weird and wonderful ways we project our expectations onto the dead, explore the possibility that goosebumps might mean someone’s thinking about you (in that way), and ponder if there’s a global conspiracy of people simultaneously fantasizing about Beyoncé. Whether you’re into ancestor work, feeling paranoid but sexy, or just wondering why your periods are syncing up with your best friend, this episode has something for everyone.

Show Notes:

• 00:00 - Doug kicks things off by getting distracted by a golf meme, leading to a humorous discussion about life's interruptions.
• 05:00 - The guys talk about the weird coincidences of life, including the universe’s timing and why Doug always seems to be missing out on life’s big moments.
• 10:00 - A deep dive into ancestor work: Mike shares his thoughts on how we’re all just trying to make the dead bend to our will and what happens when we stop trying to "save" them.
• 15:00 - "You’re Not Paranoid, You’re Sexy" – The guys explore the idea that when you get goosebumps, maybe it’s because a bunch of people are thinking about you... intimately.
• 20:00 - Sex Magic 101: Doug and Mike stumble into a discussion on sex magic, wondering if it’s the secret sauce behind creativity.
• 30:00 - The sanitized world of Mormon temple work versus the messy reality of death – why Doug and Mike think the dead deserve a little more chaos.
• 45:00 - The importance of a reciprocal relationship with the dead: Mike shares insights from his dissertation work and how it’s changing his perspective on life, death, and everything in between.
• 55:00 - Wrapping up with Doug’s dream: Why he feels like he’s always unprepared and what it might mean when the dead start making requests.

This episode is a hilarious yet profound exploration of the strange intersections between our daily lives, our ancestors, and those moments when everything just seems to line up… or go completely off the rails.