Episode 19 - Welcome back to Hyperfixation Time - Episode 19! From ancient cities carved into stone to modern marvels that feel almost unreal, the New Seven Wonders of the World are proof that humans are pretty ambitious. Danny takes us on a whirlwind tour of these iconic landmarks and their history.

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Sources:

https://www.sevencorners.com/blog/travel-destinations/the-seven-wonders-of-the-world

https://www.chichenitza.com/mayan-ball-game

https://www.britannica.com/list/new-seven-wonders-of-the-world

https://artsandculture.google.com/story/the-ballcourts-of-chich%C3%A9n-itz%C3%A1-the-british-museum/ugUB3Od_Jhnpnw?hl=en

https://about.new7wonders.com/

https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/17/travel/machu-picchu-new-7-wonders-latam-intl

https://www.travelweekly.com/Destinations2001-2007/New-7-Wonders-spawn-controversy-marketing-opportunities

https://whc.unesco.org/en/news/352

https://ethicaltraveler.org/2007/07/seven-wonders-publicity-stunt-creates-worldwide-controversy/

https://www.newsweek.com/brazil-pushes-christ-statue-world-wonder-104229

https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/438/

https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-ancient-traditions/gladiator-games-animals-0018684

https://www.visitourchina.com/special/china-great-wall/faq-03.html

https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christ_the_Redeemer_%28statue%29#/media/File:Aerial_view_of_the_Statue_of_Christ_the_Redeemer.jpg

https://www.incatrailmachu.com/en/peru/machu-picchu

https://www.chichenitza.com/chichen-itza-pyramid

https://www.fairmont-mayakoba.com/blog/awaken-your-mystical-side-with-the-fall-equinox-at-chichen-itza/

https://www.reddit.com/r/ArtefactPorn/comments/10miwx8/the_grand_ball_court_at_chich%C3%A9n_itz%C3%A1_measuring/#lightbox

https://cdn.sanity.io/images/atvntylo/production/46a801ccbf46cd5e12af0c01ef6e7551ec0c055d-1080x1630.webp?w=1080&q=70&fit=clip&auto=format

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6YmOrO3xMM

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colosseum#/media/File:Colosseo_2020.jpg

https://art.thewalters.org/object/37.113/

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/46/Emperor_Shah_Jahan_and_Mumtaz_Mahal.jpg

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/da/Taj-Mahal.jpg/1600px-Taj-Mahal.jpg?20170605161416

https://res.cloudinary.com/sagacity/image/upload/c_crop,h_4000,w_6000,x_0,y_0/c_limit,dpr_auto,f_auto,fl_lossy,q_80,w_1080/shutterstock_1030695895_lfjbb2.jpg

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Episode 18 - New Year’s isn’t just glitter and countdowns. Around the world, it’s also a night for strange visitors, ancient omens, and creatures said to slip through the cracks of the calendar. In this episode, we dive into the mythical beings tied to New Year traditions, where they came from, and why fresh beginnings so often come wrapped in fear.

**Also we will release a historical video of the two of us that will either be cute or really cringe or maybe both, if we reach 500 followers on one platform. So please like and subscribe!

**DISCLAIMER** Please note: Erin and Danny are not experts, just two curious people who love diving into topics they find fascinating. Some details may be simplified or not 100% precise, and that’s okay. They’re here to have fun, learn along the way, and bring you with them.

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Sources:

⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perchta⁠⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mari_Lwyd⁠⁠

https://www.gov-online.go.jp/hlj/en/january_2025/january_2025-05.html⁠⁠

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lion_dance⁠⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nian⁠⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janus⁠⁠

https://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/Chinese_Customs/Nian.htm#:~:text=For%20this%20reason%2C%20the%20Nian,dance%20may%20represent%20the%20Nian⁠.⁠

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x025lDtTTCU⁠⁠

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giYX7bkzW98⁠⁠

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vssKOieYjFA&t=189s⁠ ⁠

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janus#/media/File:Double_herm_Chiaramonti_Inv1395.jpg⁠⁠

https://www.andersonlock.com/blog/god-doors/⁠⁠

https://blogs.baruch.cuny.edu/monsters2014/?p=213⁠⁠

https://theseaport.nyc/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Pier17_LionDance_FEB2020_JaneKratochvil_9333_hero.jpg⁠⁠

https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/traditional-japanese-shishimai-lion-costume-used-for-new-years-celebrations-gm1207903263-348942444⁠⁠

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mari_Lwyd#/media/File:Chepstow-mari-lwyd.jpg⁠⁠

https://battleaxesandshewolves.com/gallery-blog/f/perchta-alpine-winter-goddess⁠

Sorry all! Our video didn't work for this episode buttttttttt..... Not all holiday traditions are warm and fuzzy. Of course we had to do a spooky-yet-festive topic. In this episode, Danny teaches us about stepping into the dark folklore of Krampus, the horned figure who punishes instead of rewards. Rooted in Alpine legend and winter fear, Krampus blurs the line between moral lesson and monster. We explore where he came from, his relation to St. Nick ;) and what he is all about, generally.

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**DISCLAIMER** Please note: Erin and Danny are not experts, just two curious people who love diving into topics they find fascinating. Some details may be simplified or not 100% precise, and that’s okay. They’re here to have fun, learn along the way, and bring you with them.

Sources:

https://www.history.com/articles/krampus-christmas-legend-origin

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/krampus-could-come-you-holiday-season-180957438/

https://blogs.loc.gov/folklife/2025/12/krampus-origins-and-development-of-a-winter-devil/

https://germangirlinamerica.com/st-nicholas-day-december-6th/

https://www.visitmadison.com/event/krampus-solstice/75087/

Episode 16 - This week on Hyperfixation Time, we’re climbing into the treetops to meet the binturong, also known as the bearcat (and no, it’s neither). From its prehensile tail and slow, arboreal lifestyle to the baffling reason it smells like buttered popcorn, we break down what makes this elusive mammal so strange and fascinating.

We also explore the folklore and cultural superstitions surrounding the binturong, tracing how it’s been misunderstood, mythologized, and quietly iconic across Southeast Asia.

Oh and also, we're switching things up with this episode a little, because we are IN PERSON! Erin leads this one, accompanied by her cat Sable, and Danny learns along the way while getting some snuggles from Sable (check us out on Youtube to see a cute kitty!). Get your popcorn ready and learn more about the Binturong!

**DISCLAIMER** Please note: Erin and Danny are not experts, just two curious people who love diving into topics they find fascinating. Some details may be simplified or not 100% precise, and that’s okay. They’re here to have fun, learn along the way, and bring you with them.

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Sources:

https://palmoildetectives.com/2021/10/16/binturong-arctictis-binturong/

https://planetzoo.fandom.com/wiki/Binturong

https://www.britannica.com/animal/binturong

https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/binturong

https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/binturong

https://animalia.bio/binturong

https://www.wired.com/2015/03/fun-facts-about-the-binturong/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Tniytx0ow0

https://www.asianbearconservation.org

Episode 15 - This week on Hyperfixation Time, Danny deep-dives into the soft science and everyday magic of romanticizing your life. From finding beauty in the mundane to creating tiny rituals that make the world feel a little more cinematic, we explore why this mindset has taken over the internet—and how it can actually boost your happiness. Grab a cozy drink and romanticize this episode with us.

**DISCLAIMER** Please note: Erin and Danny are not experts, just two curious people who love diving into topics they find fascinating. Some details may be simplified or not 100% precise, and that’s okay. They’re here to have fun, learn along the way, and bring you with them.

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Sources:

https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/what-is-whimsy/#:~:text=If%20you%20spend%20time%20on%20social%20media%2C,dresses%20to%20the%20grocery%20store%2C%20blowing%20bubbles%2C

https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/how-to-romanticize-your-life/

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/a-deeper-wellness/202308/think-about-it

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/romanticize

https://open.spotify.com/episode/42qEHp454kkdsrRFSorwXg?si=9fbe87d1fb4b4abb

https://denmark.dk/people-and-culture/hygge

Can you do the can-can?! This week on Hyperfixation Time, Erin whisks Danny back to Paris—straight into the glitter, chaos, and scandal of the Moulin Rouge. One of Erin’s all-time favorite films, Moulin Rouge! (2001) sent her into a full spiral on her recent trip to the real site. But how much of the movie’s drama is rooted in truth? Were Satine and Christian inspired by real people?

From its wild origins in the 1880s to the artists, dancers, and unforgettable characters who shaped it, we dive into the legendary cabaret that became a global symbol of bohemia. Expect can-can kicks, windmill gossip, and plenty of surprises.

So “Come What May,” and follow us into the story of the Moulin Rouge!

**DISCLAIMER** Please note: Erin and Danny are not experts, just two curious people who love diving into topics they find fascinating. Some details may be simplified or not 100% precise, and that’s okay. They’re here to have fun, learn along the way, and bring you with them.

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Sources:

https://www.cometoparis.com/secrets-and-stories-of-paris/history-of-the-moulin-rouge-s1053

https://plug-inn.fr/the-windmills-of-montmartre/

https://www.moulinrouge.fr/en/the-moulin-rouge/history/the-great-periods/

https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/revue#:~:text=a%20variety%20show%20with%20topical,synonyms:%20review

https://www.messynessychic.com/2022/07/13/jane-the-strange-one-avril-poster-child-of-the-moulin-rouge/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moulin_Rouge

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henri_de_Toulouse-Lautrec

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSPRPBJUaA8

This week, Danny hyperfixates on Whittier, Alaska — the tiny coastal town you can only reach through a one-lane tunnel that literally closes at night. Oh, and almost every resident lives together under one roof. Yes, really. (Erin’s even been there!)

We dive into how Whittier ended up this way, question what daily life looks like when your school, grocery store, and neighbors are all just down the hall, and the vibes of a place that’s equal parts cozy, isolated, and wonderfully weird. Come hang with us inside the legendary Begich Towers!

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Sources:

⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bH-TlC0111Q⁠

⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHRZd5rJYG0⁠

⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goylYMs7dN8⁠

⁠https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Whittier_AK/type-condo⁠

⁠https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2015/07/us/whittier-alaska-american-story/⁠

⁠https://www.usclimatedata.com/climate/whittier/alaska/united-states/usak0266⁠

⁠https://www.alaska.org/detail/whittier-1964-earthquake-monument#photos⁠

Why do our knuckles crack? What’s that noise? And are we secretly destroying our hands every time we do it — or is that just something our elders told us to make us stop?

In this episode, we dive deep into the surprisingly controversial world of joint cracking. We’re breaking down what’s actually happening inside your body when you pop your knuckles, spine, or knees, whether it’s bad for you (spoiler: probably not), and why some people find the sound weirdly satisfying… while others want to crawl out of their skin.

Both Danny and Erin are team crack on!

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Sources:

https://myevolvechiropractor.com/why-does-it-feel-good-to-pop-joints/#:~:text=Physically%2C%20the%20act%20of%20stretching,to%20small%20imbalances%20and%20tension.

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/snap-crackle-pop-need-know-joint-noises

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/is-it-safe-to-crack-your-neck

https://www.healthline.com/health/is-it-bad-to-crack-your-back#risks-side-effects-and-myths

https://canarywharfchiropractic.co.uk/why-bones-crack-why-feel-good/

https://www.loyolamedicine.org/newsroom/blog-articles/cracking-joints-facts-myths

https://www.anxietycentre.com/anxiety-disorders/symptoms/joint-popping-cracking-and-anxiety/#:~:text=FAQ%20(People%20Also%20Ask),When%20will%20it%20go%20away?

https://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/cervicogenic-headache-facts_

https://www.anxietycentre.com/anxiety-disorders/symptoms/joint-popping-cracking-and-anxiety/

https://www.aurorahealthcare.org/services/orthopedics/conditions/crepitus