Episode 163B: Carter Vampires Revealed
B-Side
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Lazy Sunday Conversations: New Orleans Plans and Foxfire Remedies
In this light-hearted episode, the hosts discuss their plans for a vampire-themed trip to New Orleans and delve into unique home remedies from the Foxfire book. Topics range from casual chit-chat to old Appalachian cures for ailments like stomach trouble, cramps, colds, and arthritis. The conversation includes humorous anecdotes and nostalgic stories, making for an entertaining and informative session on folk medicine and future travel plans.
00:00 Introduction and Lazy Sunday Vibes
00:36 Time and Future Plans
00:49 New Orleans and Vampire Theme
01:31 Whiteboard and Shopping Adventures
05:26 Foxfire Book and Home Remedies
12:04 Pine Twigs and Rabbit Tobacco Remedies
12:36 Tobacco Harvesting and Health Risks
12:57 Cramps and Unconventional Cures
13:56 Rabbit Tobacco: Uses and Benefits
15:01 Traditional Remedies for Various Ailments
17:10 Spider Bites and Unusual Treatments
18:04 Rheumatism and Arthritis Remedies
20:29 Growing Medicinal Herbs
21:50 Preventatives and Cure-Alls
23:14 Final Thoughts and Farewell
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Care for a bit'o'dirt? Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney discuss a bizarre story from Starkville, MS, where people were discovered digging up dirt to eat. They explore the history and cultural significance of geophagy, citing various traditions and the medicinal properties of kaolin clay.