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Secrets, Syphilis, and Sips: Hidden Secrets and Tales

Secrets, Syphilis, and Sips: Hidden Secrets and Tales

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In this episode of 'The Body, The Blood, The Michelada' podcast, the hosts discuss various topics including their current drinks, effects of medication, election reactions, and personal anecdotes involving staving off syphilis. They explore notorious figures living double lives, including stories of deception, betrayal, and secret identities. The hosts analyze red flags that indicate someone might be living a double life and share true and fictional tales, including the story of James Barry, a pioneering military surgeon revealed posthumously to be a woman. They also provide updates on their previous episode’s truth and lies segment, where two of the stories told were revealed to be false. Finally, the episode features light-hearted banter, future podcast plans, and general musings about life.

00:00 Introduction and Life Hacks 01:01 Welcome to the Podcast 02:29 Election Reactions and Syphilis Talk 05:59 Thanksgiving Plans and Ancestry 21:36 Double Lives and Red Flags 26:02 Rescue and Double Lives 26:17 The Story of Roald Dahl: From Spy to Author 32:29 Josefina Gonzalez's Family Secret 46:25 James Berry: A Trans Hero in History 57:49 Revealing the Truth Behind the Stories 01:00:12 Closing Remarks and Future Plans
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