They're back! Today Alena teaches Amanda about the Van Broeksmit whistleblower story. Be warned, they make a lot of blowing whistles jokes. They also don't get to the actual story until 9:30 because they play a game of "do you actually know these song lyrics?" (They don't.) Also discussed in this episode: - That one episode of Rugrats where the kid swallows a watermelon seed - Are Chad Michael Murray and Brad Pitt the same person? - The mind-blowing realization that if there's a Carl's Jr then there must be a Carl's Senior - All things Moby @readitandbeep --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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Blow My Whistle, Whistleblower

Sure you've heard of the Titanic, but have you really studied the lives of individual people on the ship? Well Amanda did 2 years ago while she was procrastinating her homework and today she teaches Alena about them. They talk about Bathy Kates, the Drunk Baker, and Wallace.  They also plan out a remake of the movie directed by Wes Anderson where every character is ~qUiRkY~. Follow @makeashortstorylong to see photos from this week's episode. Cheers! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Titanic by Wes Anderson

And they're back! Amanda and Alena discuss all things glitter: where did it come from, where does it go, where did it come from glitter eyed Joe? They also give quick updates on their respective love lives and sunburns. Finally, they theorize what is the top secret use of glitter?! Amanda is certain it's in contacts. Follow @makeashortstorylong to see photos from the episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Shining a Light on Glitter's Dark History

On this very special episode of MSSL, Amanda and Alena are taught about the Chemtrails conspiracy theory by Alena's little sisters, Samantha and Kirsten. (Yes, both American girl doll names, but purely coincidental!) If you're very excited to hear about Chemtrails, skip to minute 15. The girls also chat about red flags they've ignored, cheating grandparents, and Kirsten attempts a British accent.  Follow us at @makeashortstorylong and don't forget to rate and review! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Open Your Eyes, They're Spraying Our Skies

This episode is no doubt our most informative one yet! It's so informative, you could listen to it and write a paper about the Mayans after. We're so confident in that, that if you do and you don't get an A, we'll write your term paper for you! This week Amanda and Alena are joined by a special guest. They (obviously) discuss Mayans and sacrificing virgins. They also talk about the best way to see aliens at Area 51, what  it's like to date a substitute teacher, and chain mail child labor.  Don't forget to follow @makeashortstorylong to see images from this episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Mayans: Ultimate Virgin Haters

In the 7th installment of MSSL, Alena bears her heart and soul about the discovery of a German U-boat off the coast of New Jersey. The ladies chat about all things under the sea, like a neighbor who broke his leg by a whale and someone they know who looks like a dolphin. Amanda pleads with the universe to cast Billy Ray Cyrus as Elvis. Also, can we make a pact to get dads to stop saying "thongs" when they mean "flip flops"?!  Like and subscribe and all that jazz @makeshortstorylong --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Deep Thoughts, Deep Thots, and Deep Sea Diving

Eventually, Amanda teaches Alena about The Boring Company. Eventually. But first, a looooong trip down memory lane for the ladies. This episode will leave you wondering, will Alena ever get asked to Prom? And, what exactly is The Boring Company? Guest starring: no one. Sponsored by: no one. Rate and reviewed by: YOU! Follow us @makeashortstorylong --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Boring Company: Not So Boring Anymore. Was it Ever Boring?

Alena teaches Amanda about the Castrati; male singers who were castrated before puberty in the name of MUSIC! Amanda offers up boy advice, attempts to spell the name "Whorehey", and reprimands anyone who tries fact checking her. Alena gets dumped over Scrabble and buys a giant glass boot cup as a coping mechanism.  Please rate and review so we know how terrible we are! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Castration: Music to My Ears

Amanda attempts to teach Alena about complex electricity in ancient Egypt. As expected, they also cover Stephen King, Hooters, and the sexual harassment claims made about the Energizer Bunny. This episode is not sponsored, but if it were, it definitely wouldn't be brought to you by Go Daddy. For images attached to this episode, follow @makeashortstorylong. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ancient Egypt: It's Electric!

Alena relays her favorite stories of people escaping the former German Democratic Republic. Escapes range from tunnels (a classic) to hot air balloons. As per usual, Alena and Amanda go off on tangents covering Linda Cardellini and the 2003 blockbuster Holes. Rate and review! @makeashortstorylong #mssl --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Daring East German Escapes

Amanda teaches Alena about the sexual history of ancient Pompeii. They bond over a hatred for space exploration despite Amanda's questionable crush on Elon Musk. This episode is not sponsored by Casper or Purple. They wanted to make sure that was extremely clear. Rate and review and all that jazz! @makeashortstorylong --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Pompeii is for Pervs

Alena explains Incels to Amanda, who is convinced her forehead resembles an Incel's. They get sidetracked talking about Jason Earles and the art of mewing. Rate and review and all that jazz! @makeashortstorylong --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Incels: The World's Most Dangerous Virgins

Learn something new every day! Join Alena and Amanda, purveyors of Wikipedia, as they teach each other something they're passionate about but very unqualified to teach. Rate and review, we feed on your feedback! @makeashortstorylong