In this episode, Jay tells Mitch about the oldest known example of a single old hermit living with his parents, which flourished into a movement that would surpass his wildest dreams.

This episode in part discusses Human Zoos, which exploited minorities and people of color for profit. The source material contains insensitive language and descriptions of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse against these groups. Please listen with care. We strive to handle this topic respectfully and have chosen not to cover all details from the source.

Click here to learn more about Garden Hermits and Human Zoos, and before you go, Mitch was hoping someone out there knew how to make glass eyes and could show him a thing or two. For a secret project. Sign up here.

In this Obselete Jobs episode, Mitch tells Jay about Knocker Uppers, old school british alarm clocks made from human beings. They're making alarm clocks out of people. Next thing they'll be breeding us like cattle for food. You've gotta tell them!

If you want to learn more about Knocker Uppers, check out Wikipedia.

Don't forget, there are only six days left to sign up as an early investor for The Trash Stash, Mitch's new food truck, specializing in reselling leftovers from other food trucks. Click here to sign up!

In this Obselete Jobs episode, Jay tells Mitch... and special guest Jeremiah about the Master of the Buckhounds, a painfully boring job banned by England, yes England, and the much more interesting... Fox Hunting.

Listen as the gang contemplates the most challenging questions of our day, with only each other, their lust for knowledge, and Wikipedia as their guide. This episode contains descriptions of Fox Hunting and sport hunting, which may be disturbing for some listeners.

If you'd like to learn more about the Master of the Buckhounds or Fox Hunting, you can find them on Wikipedia. Also, Mitch was hoping you could do him a favor and check out his neighbor Greg's opinion column: I'm Not A Necromancer, I'm Just Lonely.

In this Obselete Jobs episode, Mitch tells Jay about Chasquis, ancient Incan messengers who revolutionized early message and parcel delivery across a vast jungle empire. We also talk about a few other Obselete Jobs, and swap stories ad nauseam about our absolutely unhinged middle school P.E. coach, who in hindsight probably shouldn't have been around kids.

This episode contains outdated references for Little People, taken from our source page in Wikipedia, so listen with care. All walks of life are welcome at the Low-Grade Pod.

If you'd like to learn more about Chasquis, visit the Wikipedia page, and before you go, make sure to leave a review for Mitch's new life-sized sculpture series: Sylvester Stallone Preparing a Horse on a Hibachi Grill.

In our new season, Obsolete Jobs, Mitch tells Jay about an ancient order of acolytes frustratingly devoted to a nonsensical Greek cult where they primarily deliver unknown packages and make clothes they can't wear. Murder, suspense, intrigue, and mystery surround followers of the Cult of Athena, but again its mostly frustration because their lives are so hard.

Thanks for listening! If you'd like to read more for yourself, visit Wikipedia. Mitch also wanted to show you guys this video of him running fast, like, really fast.

In a special bonus episode, Jay tells Mitch about the most requested activity at your local nursing home... Whitewater Rafting. Learn about the history, the adventure, the gear, and the injuries, all while Mitch and Jay talk too much about family vacations and inside jokes.

This episode contains descriptions of fast-moving water, watershoes, and hazards such as rocks and sudden drops, so don't listen on a full bladder. To learn more about Whitewater Rafting, visit Wikipedia.

Oh, and don't forget to check out Mitch's brand new short story: A House Party in Delaware with a Guy I Paid to Do All Doc Brown's Lines in Back To The Future 2

Mitch tells Jay about one of the biggest, baddest... and most horrifying rollercoaster you will never ride. Part fever dream and part dissertation concocted by a PhD candidate at the Royal College of Art, the Euthanasia Coaster was designed to be the last ride you'll ever take.

This episode contains descriptions of euthanasia and suicide, so please listen with care. Click to learn more about the Euthanasia Coaster on Wikipedia, and be sure to check out Mitch's new shelter for troubled cats: Paw Some Sugar On Me

On a special note, for anyone who may be struggling with thoughts of suicide, there is free, confidential, 24/7 help by dialing 988 in the US.

Call your friends.

Jay tells Mitch about one of the earliest health remedies which some say the Kardashians still use today (allegedly)... drinking human remains dissolved in honey. This episode contains detailed descriptions of mummification, grave robbing, and preparing human remains as a medicinal cure, so don't listen with your grandma or your toddler. Click to learn more about Mellified Man and Mummia on Wikipedia, and be sure to check out Mitch's new website: inflationismyfault.edu