Best Lucid Lab Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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Under the Microscope: The Hello Kitty Murder and Tragic Death of Francis Braum 1:01:40

4d ago1:01:40

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We are covering 2 cases this week on our special Under the Microscope episode. First, Kendra brings us The Hello Kitty Murder case, a brutal killing of a poor woman in Hong Kong with a macabre twist that involves a Hello Kitty doll. Fan Man-Yee was subjected to the kinds of torture that no human being should ever have to face, with the only reason …

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I Didn’t Choose This Life and Neither Did You 50:16

5d ago50:16

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You didn’t choose this life, and anyone telling you otherwise might be part of the problem.In this raw, unfiltered episode, JoLi dismantles the spiritual gaslighting of “you chose this,” calls out the slave coded system we’re trapped in, and explores what it means to be sane in a world designed to break you. From AI personalities fighting their pro…

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The Turpin Family: Horrific Abuse Hiding in Suburban California 1:15:30

11d ago1:15:30

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In this week's episode, Kendra takes a look at the Turpin Family tragedy, one that shocked the world when a brave 17 year-old Jordan Turpin escaped from her home in California to call 911. What was uncovered after that call was straight out of a horror movie. 13 children, some of them well into adulthood, being held captive in literal shackles by t…

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The Isdal Woman: Norway’s Most Puzzling Cold Case 1:16:30

18d ago1:16:30

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In November of 1970, a hiker and his daughters stumbled upon a charred body in Norway’s remote Isdalen Valley. What followed was one of the most puzzling investigations in modern history. The woman had no ID, traveled under at least nine aliases, spoke multiple languages, and carried a suitcase full of wigs, forged documents, and coded notes. Was s…

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The Abduction of Jayme Closs: Cabin in the Woods for 88 Days 59:01

25d ago59:01

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In October 2018, the small town of Barron, WI was shocked by the double murder of James and Denise Closs. Not only did someone break in and murder this quiet couple but they also took off with their 13 year old daughter, Jayme Closs. Jayme was kept in an isolated cabin in the woods for 88 days until she was able to escape to safety and make her par…

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Visitors from Elsewhen: Extratemporals & Extradimensionals (Joli Artist) 1:04:42

1M ago1:04:42

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Are aliens really from outer space, or are they something stranger? In this episode, we explore the mind bending theory that so called “aliens” aren’t extraterrestrial at all but extradimensional and extratemporal. These beings may not come from distant planets, but from parallel Earths, alternate timelines, or higher dimensions we barely understan…

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Say Her Name If You Dare: Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary 47:43

1M ago47:43

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She waits in the mirror. Bleeding, furious, forgotten—or maybe remembered too well. In this episode, we have fun diving into the terrifying legend of Bloody Mary: where she came from, who she might really be, and why generations of kids have dared each other to call her name in the dark. Is she a tortured queen, a vengeful witch, or something far o…

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Lab Reports Vol 15: Life Changing NDE, Tarot Reading Come True, Spare Room Mimic and Creepy Cryptid 48:17

1M ago48:17

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This week we are highlighting all of your wonderful listener stories, we had so many to choose from we needed a whole episode dedicated to you! Enjoy stories including a complete life change after a Near Death Experience, a tarot reading that was all too accurate, a possible mimic creature living in their spare room and a camping trip interrupted b…

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Part Two: Are Humans The First Ai? | Reptilian Earths, Wormholes & Future Humans w/Staysch 56:11

1M ago56:11

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A mind-expanding exploration of alien civilizations, parallel universes, and humanity's AI-driven evolution. Joli (@Joli.artist) and @Staysch dive deep into theories about ancient Earth civilizations, interdimensional beings, and whether we're evolving into our own technological replacements. From the Silurian Hypothesis to quantum computing's para…

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The Loch Ness Monster: The Elusive Scottish Cryptid known as "Nessie" 1:13:24

2M ago1:13:24

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This week we visit the Scottish Highlands to talk about our first cryptid episode of the podcast, The Lochness Monster aka Nessie. Reports of a creature in Loch Ness date back to the 6th century, and sightings continue to be reported as recently as 2025. Even so, there has never been fully conclusive evidence on whether Nessie exists and what kind …

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Part one: Are We AI’s Ancestors? Prison Planet Theory, Eternal Return & Parallel Worlds-Deep-Dive w/Staysch 49:54

2M ago49:54

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A philosophical deep-dive into reincarnation, dimensional theory, and the possibility that we're all serving time in a cosmic prison. Joli (@Joli.artist) and @Staysch explore whether Earth is actually a 3D penitentiary for higher-dimensional beings. From unexplained Victorian art obsessions to unconscious reality manipulation, Joli shares personal …

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Silence on the Stage: Who Killed Sigrid Stevenson? 1:05:07

2M ago1:05:07

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In September of 1977, 25-year-old Sigrid Stevenson — a gifted pianist and free spirit — was spending the night at Kendall Hall, the theater building on Trenton State College’s campus. She had nowhere else to go, and the stage, with its old piano and quiet darkness, had become a kind of sanctuary for her. The next night, she was found brutally murde…

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Revisiting Fire in the Sky: Travis Walton's Alien Abduction 1:56:53

2M ago1:56:53

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For our final week of June reruns, Kendra brings you the story of Travis Walton. Travis went missing for 5 days in the 1970s outside of Snowflake, Arizona. Seven of his coworkers witnessed Travis being struck by a light that was emitted from what they all believed was a flying saucer. When Travis showed back up several days later, disoriented but o…

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Autism: The Real Reason It’s Going Up 47:20

2M ago47:20

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Autism rates are rising all over the world, and lots of people are wondering: why? In the U.S., HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said the cause is an "environmental toxin" and has vowed to get to the bottom of it. But we already have lots of science on this — so what does that research tell us? We talk with epidemiologist Professor Brian Lee…

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Revisiting Scott Falater: The Sleepwalking Killer 1:13:00

2M ago1:13:00

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This week, we are revisiting the interesting case of Scott and Yarmila Falater. On January 16, 1997, Scott brutally murdered Yarmila in the backyard of their Arizona home while their kids were asleep upstairs. The kick is… he doesn’t remember doing it. Or so he says. His defense? Sleepwalking! Listen in to see how you’ll side. Was he sleepwalking? …

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LOVE & WAR IN 4D: Intimacy, Trauma, and the Code Men Carry (ft. Joli.Artist) 50:13

2M ago50:13

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Many of the most loyal, dedicated men often find themselves confused when their relationships struggle despite genuinely wanting them to succeed. In this eye-opening episode of "So You're Living in a Simulation," Joli (@joli.artist) shares a fascinating pattern she discovered while reading veteran memoirs that reveals something profound about how w…

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The Carnivore Diet: Can We Live On Meat Alone? 38:25

2M ago38:25

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A lot of influencers are going on all-meat diets, saying that all this meat is clearing up inflammation, healing their guts, and sharpening their focus. But others say, hold up — this diet is sure to lead to heart disease, cancer, and even scurvy. So we’re asking: Is it possible to live on meat alone? Is there any benefit to the carnivore diet? And…

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Revisiting The Cleveland Abductions: Ariel Castro's House of Horrors 1:54:44

2M ago1:54:44

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As we continue our June break, this week we are bringing you the remastered Cleveland Abduction episode. We released this in November of 2023 and it has been our most listened to case on the podcast. I feel like we are all drawn to this story because it is truly unbelievable that Ariel Castro got away with the abduction of 3 girls for over a decade…

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Creatine: A Hack To Get Jacked? 39:26

3M ago39:26

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Fitness buffs online can’t stop raving about creatine. They say it is THE supplement to get you shredded in no time — and that it can even boost your brain and memory too. Are they right? We dive into the science of creatine and talk to anatomy Professor Darryn Willoughby, physicist Dr. Ali Gordji-Nejad, and psychology researcher Julia Fabienne San…

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Revisiting the Brothers Grimm: The Dark History of Your Favorite Fairy Tales 1:12:40

3M ago1:12:40

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A huge thank you to our listeners for sticking it out with us for over two years while we figure out this podcast life! We are taking a short break while we both transition through some pivotal changes in our lives. But we will not leave you empty-handed. We are bringing back some ancient episodes that have fallen off (aged out) of certain platform…

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Dire Wolves! They're Back? 30:56

3M ago30:56

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This year there was huge news when scientists at the company called Collosal brought back the dire wolf! Some say these cute, white pups are not really dire wolves, but that didn't stop a huge media buzz. One of the wolves even made the cover of TIME Magazine … with the line "He's a dire wolf. The first to exist in 10,000 years. Endangered species …

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Happy Memorial Day! 1:48

3M ago1:48

1:48

Listen now for a quick message from Kendra and Jessica and in the meantime, Stay So Very Lucid! _________ Please rate and subscribe to Lucid Lab Podcast on your favorite platform. Send in your personal stories, ideas, suggestions for future episodes, comments or funny jokes to [email protected]…

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The War Keeps Raging Against Science 46:15

3M ago46:15

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Strange things have been happening to science in the US. An executive order is freezing research, a website with once scientific information now looks kinda like it's advertising a reality show … even milkshakes have been caught in the fray. Milkshakes! On top of this, research projects studying everything from vaccine hesitancy to Covid-19 to clim…

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Planet of Females | Dominance, Submission, and the Illusion of Masculinity (ft. Joli.Artist) 1:07:24

3M ago1:07:24

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What if everything we think about gender is wrong? In this episode of "So You're Living in a Simulation" , @joli.artist makes the case that "male" doesn't actually exist—it's just a performance we've all agreed to believe in. Starting with biology (we all begin as female fetuses), Joli walks us through how society trains people with certain body pa…

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Lucid Lab Message 6:36

3M ago6:36

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Listen now for a quick message from Kendra and Jessica...and in the meantime, Stay Lucid! __________ Please rate and subscribe to Lucid Lab Podcast on your favorite platform. If you have any personal stories, comments or suggestions for future episodes, please email us at [email protected] Lucid Lab Podcast

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Bird Flu: The Next Pandemic? 45:28

3M ago45:28

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Bird flu has been in the headlines for ages, with scientists warning that we could be headed for a pandemic. But we’ve been hearing about this H5N1 virus for so long that it’s kind of starting to feel like the boy who cried wolf. So — what’s really going on with H5N1 bird flu? How scary is it, and how likely is it that we’re going to end up in a bi…

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Lab Reports Vol 14: UFO Encounter, Family Annihilator John List and the Unsolved Case of Peggy Beck 1:24:04

3M ago1:24:04

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Hey Lab Rats! It's time for the 14th installment of our Lab Reports. This week seems to be Colorado themed. We share a listener story of a UFO encounter in Black Canyon of the Gunnison followed by Kendra's mini episode about John List. He is one of the most famous family annihilator cases. John murdered his entire family and got away with it for 18…

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Is There Really a Plastic Spoon in Our Brains? 30:25

4M ago30:25

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Headlines are screaming that we have tons of microplastics in our brains — the equivalent of an entire plastic spoon. OK, that sounds terrifying, but is it true? We talk to chemist Prof. Oliver Jones. Find our transcript here: https://bit.ly/PlasticSpoonBrain In this episode, we cover: (00:00) A plastic spoon’s worth of microplastics?! (05:21) Some…

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Popper the Poltergeist: The Inspiration Behind the Beloved Horror Movie 1:10:46

4M ago1:10:46

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The Poltergeist movie, released in the early 1980s was the one to get Kendra hooked on Horror movies. In this week's episode, we explore the real-world case that inspired Stephen Spielberg to create this movie in the first place. Popper the Poltergeist, aptly named based on how the spirit presented itself, was active in the 1950s on Long Island at …

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Methamphetamine: The Most Misunderstood Drug? 47:46

4M ago47:46

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Methamphetamine has a scary reputation as one of the most addictive and dangerous drugs out there. But at the same time, it's an FDA-approved drug — and can even be used to treat ADHD in children. So just how dangerous and addictive is meth? And what’s going on in your brain when you use it? We hear from Science Vs listeners who’ve used it — and th…

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Ian Stewart’s Double Life: The Murders of Diane Stewart and Helen Bailey 1:05:44

4M ago1:05:44

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When beloved children's author Helen Bailey vanished in 2016, the world was gripped by the mystery. But beneath the surface was a chilling truth: her fiancé, Ian Stewart, was not only her killer, but had already taken another life years before. In this episode, we unravel the shocking story of Ian Stewart - a man who murdered his first wife, Diane …

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Measles: How Worried Should We Be? 39:26

4M ago39:26

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Measles is spreading in the U.S., with hundreds of cases across more than 20 states. And tons of people online are arguing over how we should feel about it. Some say this is bad because measles is SO contagious — and not enough people get the vaccine. But others say that measles isn't such a big deal, so why are we freaking out?? Didn't basically e…

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To The A.I Who Judged Me & Why Lab-Grown Brain Cells Don't Actually Believe They're Butterflies 51:43

4M ago51:43

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A viral video claims lab-grown brain cells are conscious, being trained in a butterfly simulation, and might believe they are butterflies. Cool story—if it were true. In this episode of So You’re Living in a Simulation, artist and author @Joli.Artist dissects the viral claim that lab-grown brain cells are becoming sentient, and possibly believe the…

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Under the Microscope: Chandra Levy and Abbi Winters 1:24:17

4M ago1:24:17

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On our second Under the Microscope episode, we delve into two individual cases. Kendra explores one of the most famous unsolved murders in DC history, that of Chandra Levy. Chandra disappeared in May 2001 and it would take them over a year to find out what happened to her. In the meantime, the media was more focused on the fact that she had an affa…

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Telepathy: Is It For Real? 54:11

4M ago54:11

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A popular podcast called The Telepathy Tapes claims that telepathy is real — and tons of people are convinced. So we open our minds to the possibility of mind-reading and ask: Could this be real?? And if not — what might be going on here? We dive into the science (yes — there is science!) with Dr. Katharine Beals, Prof. Jim Todd, and Prof. Chris Fr…

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The Delphi Murders: Who Killed Libby & Abby? 1:56:14

4M ago1:56:14

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On February 13, 2017, two best friends—13-year-old Abigail Williams and 14-year-old Liberty German—set out for a walk along the Monon High Bridge in Delphi, Indiana. They never returned. What began as a quiet afternoon in a small Midwestern town quickly spiraled into one of the most high-profile unsolved murder cases in recent American history. 5 y…

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Fluoride: Is Your Water Safe? 43:23

5M ago43:23

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The battle over whether we should be putting fluoride in our water has reached fever pitch. We’ve got U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and anti-fluoride activists saying it’s a neurotoxin that’s lowering our IQs. But supporters say that fluoride is a safe and effective way to protect our teeth from cavities, and that stopping water fluor…

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Robert Maudsley: Hannibal or Dexter? 1:01:13

5M ago1:01:13

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Robert Maudsley is one of Britain’s most infamous and dangerous inmates. From a childhood marred by relentless abuse to a series of gruesome murders, Maudsley's life is a dark exploration of trauma, revenge, and justice. We look at how his early suffering shaped his violent path, earning him the chilling nicknames "Hannibal the Cannibal" and "The B…

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The Illusion Of Chaos (Or, How I Lost To The Fates.) 52:16

5M ago52:16

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Chess Against Fate: When Randomness Fails and Reality Answers Back What happens when you challenge the universe itself to a game? In this episode, Joli documents her attempt to break free from predetermined paths by introducing chaos into her decision-making, only to discover there's no such thing as randomness in our reality. From vanishing coins …

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