Don’t Wreck Yourself

Don’t Wreck Yourself is a weekly podcast about finding truth on the internet. On each episode, we assess a claim wrecking the internet, answer questions nobody asked us, and keep you from ruining your life with bad information choices.

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Episodes

THCheese

Tuesday Jul 20, 2021

Tuesday Jul 20, 2021

Apparently you can't put a cheese emoji in an episode title, and scientists say they don't have new problems to solve... In this episode, Matt and Ryan answer a Reddit user's query about the big picture significance of having offspring, then they discuss the recent controversy surrounding the International Olympic Committee's inclusion of Marijuana in a list of banned performance enhancing drugs. Stick around for investment tips as they discuss a bank that will take cheese as collateral, and finally Ryan holds Matt's feet to the fire over how many corpses it would take to scare him out of a jacuzzi.

The Hardest G

Tuesday Jul 13, 2021

Tuesday Jul 13, 2021

The fellas get into the "gif or jif" debate. But before that, Ryan and Matt dive headfirst into the Reddit hive mind to answer questions about the stigma swirling around a popular (probably) male toy and how to best interact with a romantic interest. Ryan also debriefs on his recent nay-cation, and Matt gets into the nitty-gritty of a recent gender reveal party involving a favorite nocturnal mammal. 

Oops! All Reddit!

Tuesday Jul 06, 2021

Tuesday Jul 06, 2021

On the precipice of a vacation, Matt and Ryan skip the research and just dive right into a big bowl of Reddit questions. This episode features nuclear explosions, dinosaurs, more dinosaurs, and murder most foul. Clap your hands, we did it!

Tuesday Jun 29, 2021

Matt and Ryan came to the internet to blow holes and blow minds, and they're both out of their minds. This episode uncovers the truth behind some whale tales, then the guys help a Redditor who has been chasing his tail. After that, they are back to the beaches examining a claim about a beloved cartoon character who keep washing up on the shores of France before they dive into a few math related quandaries.

Fossil Fools

Tuesday Jun 22, 2021

Tuesday Jun 22, 2021

Ryan questions the fashion choices of a brachiosaurus meme, Matt disagrees.Matt presents his grand theory of why Jurassic Park is the perfect feminist movie of the 90s. A Reddit inquiry as to the origins of fossil fuels, naturally sparks a discussion about a dinosaur puppet TV show, because of course. 

Tuesday Jun 15, 2021

In this episode, Matt shares a meme with Ryan that makes dubious claims about ancient drug paraphernalia. Then they discuss the sleepiest way to kick a bad habit. The guys then examine some ubiquitous yet largely unnoticed sources of canned laughter in popular media. Finally, they provide serious medical advice regarding precisely where you should stick it. What's "it" ? Well, how about a hint? It'll help you keep your cool when you're getting... hot.

The Tooth About Swans

Tuesday Jun 08, 2021

Tuesday Jun 08, 2021

In today's episode, Matt and Ryan ruffle feathers with hot takes on birds and bird culture, exposing the seedy corkscrewed sexual underbelly of waterfowl courtship. Matt also takes his love of minerals mainstream in a discussion of tooth on tooth violence. Be sure to rate, review, and follow us on social media at @wreckyourpod everywhere it matters.

Whackademics

Tuesday Jun 01, 2021

Tuesday Jun 01, 2021

In this episode, Matt and Ryan have a bone to pick with a viral image, discuss a bet between two nerds, explain the human impact on the genetic development of the humble house fly, and dot the T's and cross every I as they weigh into some culture war concerns about the imminent death of cursive script.

Mimosa Mouth

Tuesday May 25, 2021

Tuesday May 25, 2021

A woman lost her front teeth after drinking mimosas in a viral TikTok video.What does it mean to be 'Cali Sober?A Reddit user askes an unknowable question. Matt takes the bait, Ryan lets us know which Mezcal drink to try. 

Weezy and the White Messiah

Tuesday May 18, 2021

Tuesday May 18, 2021

A Redditor asks the true meaning behind the 90's rap lyric, " , get money."Ryan finds another Reddit user who wants to know if their smelling of pregnancy is legit or not.Matt admits his favorite god is a woman who rules all things door hinges.Ryan presents the fascinating tale of how the people of Vanuatu worship a British Royal. In the end, Matt wants to worship Beyonce, just like the rest of the country. 

Hootie and the Blow Poke

Tuesday May 11, 2021

Tuesday May 11, 2021

The fellas break down where men can and can't go.Matt sees Netflix's The Staircase and summarizes the trial and tribulations of an accused and convicted murderer, Michael Peterson.Ryan thinks a bird is to blame for the unfortunate death. Really. When U.S. Strategic Command screwed up on Twitter, the internet is there to explain. And we're here to correct it. 

Hot Zebra Stepmom Yoga

Tuesday May 04, 2021

Tuesday May 04, 2021

Matt finds a tick in a very unexpected place and gets to the bottom of what to do should you find yourself in a similarly hairy situation.A story of marital deceit involving the cat of a couple who don't trust and lie to one another prompts the fellas to figure out who is indeed the .For nearly 30 years, Alabama has banned yoga in schools. It is pretty ironic for a state that can't stop bending its backs over for Jesus in the public square.Mutant zebras. No. Really.

Tuesday Apr 27, 2021

Ryan asks Matt about a freshman philosophy thought experiment.A discussion about McDonald's' infrastructure in air, land, and sea. The "Big Mac Index" is a global way of measuring the prices of goods relative to labor costs. Plus, a burning question from a friend of the show about hair is asked and answered.

Cocaine Bear and the Fizz Bump

Tuesday Apr 20, 2021

Tuesday Apr 20, 2021

A question posed by a Reddit user askes why Americans just can't get over when people film them in public, and why that's totally fine. A movie is in the works about a peculiar event in the 1980s where a black bear got his paws on some cocaine. In the end, the guys wrap the show by talking about the bubbles in beer.  Cocaine Bear-https://www.nkytribune.com/2021/03/kentuckys-legendary-cocaine-bear-story-to-be-subject-of-new-movie-directed-by-elizabeth- banks/#:~:text=Elizabeth%20Banks%20is%20directing%20the,%E2%80%9Ccharacter%2Ddriven%20thriller.%E2%80%9D  Filming in public- https://www.aclu.org/issues/free-speech/photographers-rights#:~:text=Taking%20photographs%20and%20video%20of,officials%20carrying%20out%20their%20duties.

Tuesday Apr 13, 2021

Matt and Ryan get to the bottom of what those ancient Greeks were doing with all of those statues. A peculiar weather event from 1876 sparks a lively discussion of just how and why it rained meat in Kentucky. Naturally, they end with carcasses and clowns exploding.Have questions, complaints, or things they should look into? Email WreckYourPod@Gmail.com Show NotesKentucky Meat Shower: https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/running-ponies/the-great-kentucky-meat-shower-mystery-unwound-by-projectile-vulture-vomit/ Exploding Whale: https://kcby.com/news/local/florence-locals-celebrate-50th-anniversary-of-exploding-whale-11-15-2020   

Doggy Day Drinking

Tuesday Apr 06, 2021

Tuesday Apr 06, 2021

***Matt and Ryan open up by answering a question from the r/nostupidquestions board on Reddit, answering the question whether it's worth the effort to attempt to train banana assassins... the best lines are in hindsight, instead we talked about the lethality of regular run of the mill bananas.https://www.reddit.com/r/NoStupidQuestions/comments/lubehk/how_many_bananas_is_the_lethal_amount/***Matt tracks down the truth behind a mystery taproom spoken of in memes where patrons gets lit and sometimes get bit. We learned about the dog adoption bar from this meme...https://i.imgur.com/DBmPzpJh.jpg***Then they dive back into r/nostupidquestions and discuss whether it would hurt to dive into lava.https://www.reddit.com/r/NoStupidQuestions/comments/80fz27/would_it_hurt_to_dive_into_lava/***Finally, the guys round the bend with a final r/nostupidquestion post that will haunt them to their dying days.https://www.reddit.com/r/NoStupidQuestions/comments/lu6tvq/does_anyone_elses_balls_touch_the_water_when_they/

9/11 Ruined Country Music?

Tuesday Apr 06, 2021

Tuesday Apr 06, 2021

Hi there!For our second episode, we took a meandering pass at discussing issues raised in a short essay by Tumblr User lilacbreastedroller, which you can find here...https://lilacbreastedroller.tumblr.com/post/163136810622/big-disclaimer-i-was-9-when-911-happened-soWe backtracked it from a post circulating on Facebook and discussed whether 9/11 ruined country music.Then, we answered a Reddit Question from the r/nostupidquestions board regarding the legality of stealing . You can find the original post here...https://www.reddit.com/r/NoStupidQuestions/comments/lrcg7q/would_it_be_illegal_to_steal_someones_feces/Don't forget to subscribe and rate!

GI Snow

Monday Mar 29, 2021

Monday Mar 29, 2021

In this episode, Matt and Ryan tackle claims that the government and Bill Gates conspired to destroy Texas with artificial snow. SPOILER: They didn't. (But please listen anyway, it's fun).Source: https://www.tiktok.com/@sarahmojo/video/6930646078735879429?lang=en&is_copy_url=1&is_from_wbapp=v3After fighting for truth in weather, they take on whether cannibalism is illegal, and talk a little bit about some fine young cannibals in history.Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/NoStupidQuestions/comments/lrdfrm/is_cannibalism_illegal/Ryan brings up a Roman Anti-Christian Polemicist to flex his nerd muscles hard in Matt's face. Matt is not impressed.You can find us at...www.wreckyourpod.comwww.facebook.com/wreckyourpod@wreckyourpod on Twitter@wreckyourpod on Instagram 

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