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You asked and we delivered! The Harpies finally share the trial episode, recorded in September 2019, which features the best audio quality and most composed/professional hosts you've ever heard. Hear all about "Malicious Munchkin Mayhem," "The Fastest Knife on the West End," and "Dumb Blondes Building Boats."…

Grab your tissues... it's the Harpy Hour finale! The Harpies bid farewell to our loyal listeners with a few trips down podcasting memory lane, fan messages, and of course plenty of revealing banter. Ok bye!Follow us on social media @harpyhourpod!facebook.com/harpyhourpodinstagram.com/harpyhourpodtwitter.com/harpyhourpod…

Steph presents "Breeding, Like... Rabbits?" It's a perfect medley of history, medicine, cats, and conspiracy in Steph's final topic - and final "regular" Harpy Hour episode.Follow us on social media @harpyhourpod!facebook.com/harpyhourpodinstagram.com/harpyhourpodtwitter.com/harpyhourpodBecome a sponsor at patreon.com/harpyhour! Donate to gain acce…

Liz presents "Le Cigare Volant." Liz finally covers a topic more than two years in the making, inspired by a bottle of wine but featuring authentic UFOs and a quirky catholic history lesson.Follow us on social media @harpyhourpod!facebook.com/harpyhourpodinstagram.com/harpyhourpodtwitter.com/harpyhourpodBecome a sponsor at patreon.com/harpyhour! Do…

Tracey presents "Cherry Cherry Boom Boom." Tracey goes classic with a twist for her final topic that has a little something for everyone. We're talking the perfect storm of the 1800s, theater, vegetables, and journalism.Follow us on social media @harpyhourpod!facebook.com/harpyhourpodinstagram.com/harpyhourpodtwitter.com/harpyhourpodBecome a sponso…

Steph presents "One Giant Lie For Mankind." We visit the classic conspiracy theory in which astronauts have gone wild, and Tracey shares her romantic Valentine's evening in the ER.Follow us on social media @harpyhourpod!facebook.com/harpyhourpodinstagram.com/harpyhourpodtwitter.com/harpyhourpodBecome a sponsor at patreon.com/harpyhour! Donate to ga…

Liz presents "Universe 25." In this incredibly optimistic episode, the Harpies discuss what utopia might really look like, thanks to some beautiful mice.Follow us on social media @harpyhourpod!facebook.com/harpyhourpodinstagram.com/harpyhourpodtwitter.com/harpyhourpodBecome a sponsor at patreon.com/harpyhour! Donate to gain access to extra monthly …

Tracey presents "L'affaire du collier de diamants." A 1700s countess and con-woman inadvertently starts the French Revolution over a piece of jewelry. The Harpies also have an important podcast announcement.Follow us on social media @harpyhourpod!facebook.com/harpyhourpodinstagram.com/harpyhourpodtwitter.com/harpyhourpodBecome a sponsor at patreon.…

Steph presents "Cook and the Sandwiches." This very unromantic episode features kayaking whales, a health PSA, and the controversial saga of a seafaring scientisto.Follow us on social media @harpyhourpod!facebook.com/harpyhourpodinstagram.com/harpyhourpodtwitter.com/harpyhourpodBecome a sponsor at patreon.com/harpyhour! Donate to gain access to ext…

Liz presents "It's Water O'Clock Somewhere." Water has so much variety and flavor that you can make a living tasting it, and we're just as skeptical about that as Anna Kendrick.Follow us on social media @harpyhourpod!facebook.com/harpyhourpodinstagram.com/harpyhourpodtwitter.com/harpyhourpodBecome a sponsor at patreon.com/harpyhour! Donate to gain …

Tracey presents "Loose Lips Sink Ships All The Damn Time…Not This Time." One woman and a cat have the unluckiest track records with ocean liners, not unlike one Harpy's recent unlucky track record with cars.Follow us on social media @harpyhourpod!facebook.com/harpyhourpodinstagram.com/harpyhourpodtwitter.com/harpyhourpodBecome a sponsor at patreon.…

Steph presents "This Is An Awful Show!" Exactly as the teaser implies, this episode focuses on the not-so-great showman P.T. Barnum and his controversial "curiosities". The coupon pronunciation debate also continues, this time accompanied by pecan.PROMO: Dungeon DigressionsFollow us on social media @harpyhourpod!facebook.com/harpyhourpodinstagram.c…

Liz presents “A Penny Saved Is A Penny Earned.” From trading to counterfeiting, the Harpies discuss extreme couponing, coupon crimes, and even the pronunciation of coupon.PROMO: Capes on the CouchFollow us on social media @harpyhourpod!facebook.com/harpyhourpodinstagram.com/harpyhourpodtwitter.com/harpyhourpodBecome a sponsor at patreon.com/harpyho…

Tracey presents "Gettin' Rash with Petty Cash." The Harpies celebrate our centennial episode, go us! Meanwhile (in the 17th century), Isaac Newton forms a rivalry with a counterfeiting con man.PROMO: Break A WishFollow us on social media @harpyhourpod!facebook.com/harpyhourpodinstagram.com/harpyhourpodtwitter.com/harpyhourpodBecome a sponsor at pat…

Steph presents "Turtles All The Way Down." The Harpies are proud round-Earthers in this episode that has very little to do with turtles but a lot to do with the flat Earth theory. Tune in for the disputable evidence. PROMO: Boston Harbor HorrorFollow us on social media @harpyhourpod!facebook.com/harpyhourpodinstagram.com/harpyhourpodtwitter.com/har…

Liz presents "Life In Plastic, It's Fantastic." The Harpies discuss Barbie's controversial origins, her secretly gay boyfriend, and our own favorite childhood toys. PROMO: Apple for the TeacherFollow us on social media @harpyhourpod!facebook.com/harpyhourpodinstagram.com/harpyhourpodtwitter.com/harpyhourpodBecome a sponsor at patreon.com/harpyhour!…

Tracey presents "Remember Remember, Babies Born in December." Tracey makes an actor announcement and discusses fun facts about December babies. Liz is the grim reaper of money and Steph misses an opportunity to date MySpace Tom. PROMO: Kiss or MissFollow us on social media @harpyhourpod!facebook.com/harpyhourpodinstagram.com/harpyhourpodtwitter.com…

Steph presents "It's Not Brain Surgery". A psychiatrist won't stay in his lane on his quest to cure patients of mental illness. Liz gaslights Steph and Tracey with berries, and the Harpies decline a beatboxing career. PROMO: Ain't It Scary with Sean and CarrieFollow us on social media @harpyhourpod!facebook.com/harpyhourpodinstagram.com/harpyhourpo…

Liz presents "His Dudeness, Duder, El Duderino." It's the battle of the century! The century, of course, is the 1800s. The battle, less obviously, is a fashion challenge against two of New York's finest Dudes. Tracey and Liz also battle Steph in pop culture knowledge, and we all wish our cats could put paw to paper. PROMO: Don't Worry, B MoviesFoll…

Tracey presents "You Cut School On Ash Wednesday So Nobody Will Ask." Irish-on-Irish hate plays out in the mean streets of Philly during one of Catholocism's surprisingly many wars. What does it have to do with Tracey's parents?! Tune in to find out. PROMO: Deconstructive CriticismFollow us on social media @harpyhourpod!facebook.com/harpyhourpodins…

Steph presents “Too Hot to Trot”. The Harpies finally answer the question as old as time: can a human outrun a horse? Other questions that did not need to be answered include: is Steph really a boomer? and when is it ok to punch a minor? PROMO: Good Is In The DetailsFollow us on social media @harpyhourpod!facebook.com/harpyhourpodinstagram.com/harp…

Liz presents “Flying in the Face of Felonies.” Watch out for drug-smuggling air marshals this holiday travel season, keep the catnip away from Cheddar, and don’t eat the suspicious berries. PROMO: The Movie CellarFollow us on social media @harpyhourpod!facebook.com/harpyhourpodinstagram.com/harpyhourpodtwitter.com/harpyhourpodBecome a sponsor at pa…

Tracey presents "I Saw The Sign!" Tracey discusses what the stars allegedly say about our personalities, Steph uncovers some details on her boyfriend's choir youth, and Liz reveals an astrological secret. What's your sign?PROMO: Black Me UpFollow us on social media @harpyhourpod!facebook.com/harpyhourpodinstagram.com/harpyhourpodtwitter.com/harpyho…

Steph presents “She Turned Me Into A Newt!” Steph gets witchy in Salem while Liz and Tracey discover they are accidental D&D nerds.PROMO: Quick BitesFollow us on social media @harpyhourpod!facebook.com/harpyhourpodinstagram.com/harpyhourpodtwitter.com/harpyhourpodBecome a sponsor at patreon.com/harpyhour! Donate to gain access to extra monthly cont…

Liz presents “The Haunting of Winchester House.” An 1800s widow builds the home of NOT her dreams, and has to share it with ghosts.PROMO: History HagFollow us on social media @harpyhourpod!facebook.com/harpyhourpodinstagram.com/harpyhourpodtwitter.com/harpyhourpodBecome a sponsor at patreon.com/harpyhour! Donate to gain access to extra monthly cont…

Tracey presents “Fatal French Flings.” Poison is the weapon of choice for 1600s Parisian woman looking to get rid of husbands or get into some money. Steph gets poisoned in the butt by a bee.PROMO: Eat CrimeFollow us on social media @harpyhourpod!facebook.com/harpyhourpodinstagram.com/harpyhourpodtwitter.com/harpyhourpodBecome a sponsor at patreon.…

Steph presents "Flying in the Face of Logic." How many conspiracy theories can you fit in (or under) one airport? Tune in to find out how robot birds and lizard people call the same place home.PROMO: Bring On The WeirdFollow us on social media @harpyhourpod!facebook.com/harpyhourpodinstagram.com/harpyhourpodtwitter.com/harpyhourpodBecome a sponsor …

Liz presents “Leaving Las Vegas.” Two unlikely lovers are counting their cash thanks to sex magick. Tracey and Steph are just counting.PROMO: Ransack HistoryFollow us on social media @harpyhourpod!facebook.com/harpyhourpodinstagram.com/harpyhourpodtwitter.com/harpyhourpodBecome a sponsor at patreon.com/harpyhour! Donate to gain access to extra mont…

Tracey presents "In Which Adler Makes You Madd(l)er." A young Tracey reveals her feelings about an impending new sibling while Steph and Liz deal with murderous and thieving older sisters on this episode about birth order.PROMO: Ninth World JournalFollow us on social media @harpyhourpod!facebook.com/harpyhourpodinstagram.com/harpyhourpodtwitter.com…

Steph presents "Noooooo Queen!" A murderous child trafficker is finally taken down... for welfare fraud. Liz respects her hustle while Tracey hates on her speedy nuptials.PROMO: Journey Beyond the SkiesFollow us on social media @harpyhourpod!facebook.com/harpyhourpodinstagram.com/harpyhourpodtwitter.com/harpyhourpodBecome a sponsor at patreon.com/h…

Liz presents “Beach Burglaries.” Learn about the exciting and dangerous world of Sand Mafias. Liz is disorganized for once, Tracey plans to build her own duck beach, and Steph takes home an adorable stowaway.PROMO: 5 and 30 with RukFollow us on social media @harpyhourpod!facebook.com/harpyhourpodinstagram.com/harpyhourpodtwitter.com/harpyhourpodBec…

Tracey presents “Coffee Case Correction.” This is another rage episode about not so frivolous lawsuits involving way too hot coffee. Liz might be on McDonald’s side for this one though.PROMO: Booze + SpiritsFollow us on social media @harpyhourpod!facebook.com/harpyhourpodinstagram.com/harpyhourpodtwitter.com/harpyhourpodBecome a sponsor at patreon.…

Steph presents “We’re Making Time For It: You’re So Vain, You Probably Think These Pants Were Made For You.” Get ready to rage! The Harpies talk about why pants shopping is THE WORST and why we should all just agree to wear mumus instead.PROMO: 10-96 Crime ChicksFollow us on social media @harpyhourpod!facebook.com/harpyhourpodinstagram.com/harpyhou…

Liz presents “The Nouveau Nobility.” Hear about the bwessed mawwiage of old British money and new American money in our favorite time period. And congrats to Liz on being a new mom! Cat mom, that is.PROMO: Transatlantic CrimeFollow us on social media @harpyhourpod!facebook.com/harpyhourpodinstagram.com/harpyhourpodtwitter.com/harpyhourpodBecome a s…

Tracey presents “Creepy Couplets.” Learn about the unexpected history behind some of your favorite nursery rhymes and why Tracey sadly cannot eat cicadas.PROMO: Plum Forest PodcastFollow us on social media @harpyhourpod!facebook.com/harpyhourpodinstagram.com/harpyhourpodtwitter.com/harpyhourpodBecome a sponsor at patreon.com/harpyhour! Donate to ga…

Steph presents “Dun-un.” Jump into the way back machine and learn about how a deadly series of shark attacks in New Jersey gave us Jaws, Left Shark, and unfortunately, Baby Shark. We’re suing for libel on behalf of sea turtles.PROMO: Worse Than FictionFollow us on social media @harpyhourpod!facebook.com/harpyhourpodinstagram.com/harpyhourpodtwitter…

Liz presents "If You Love Bread So Much, Why Don't You F*ck It". In this abridged history of sex toys, the Harpies get down and dirty with baguettes and gourds, all for that great to be alive feeling.PROMO: Up Too LateFollow us on social media @harpyhourpod!facebook.com/harpyhourpodinstagram.com/harpyhourpodtwitter.com/harpyhourpodBecome a sponsor …

Tracey presents “Roommates With Benefits.” The Harpies speculate on Abraham Lincoln’s sexual orientation and Liz tries to break a man’s platinum star record.PROMO: Perfect StranglersFollow us on social media @harpyhourpod!facebook.com/harpyhourpodinstagram.com/harpyhourpodtwitter.com/harpyhourpodBecome a sponsor at patreon.com/harpyhour! Donate to …

Steph presents “Operation Explosion of Sperm.” Learn how NOT to dispose of a whale carcass. Liz knows what happens if you let one sit too long and Tracey shares some journalism tips.PROMO: Crime DiversFollow us on social media @harpyhourpod!facebook.com/harpyhourpodinstagram.com/harpyhourpodtwitter.com/harpyhourpodBecome a sponsor at patreon.com/ha…

Liz presents “Night at the (Isabella Stewart Gardner) Museum." Liz tells yet another Boston story, this time about an unsolved museum heist. Tracey is a creepy old married lady who collects "fragile things" and Steph ruins everything, including her flight home to Hawaii.PROMO: Kudzu KillersFollow us on social media @harpyhourpod!facebook.com/harpyh…

Tracey presents “You’ve Got The Moves Like Jaguar.” The Harpies discuss the history and controversy about zoos. They also touch on turtle sex and how to capture an adult human dressed like a bear running around a zoo.PROMO: Drunk TheoryFollow us on social media @harpyhourpod!facebook.com/harpyhourpodinstagram.com/harpyhourpodtwitter.com/harpyhourpo…

Steph presents “Our Humps, Our Humps, Our Lovely Lady Lumps.” The Harpies rant about the horrible experience that every boob owner knows all too well: bra shopping.PROMO: Crime Time NerdsFollow us on social media @harpyhourpod!facebook.com/harpyhourpodinstagram.com/harpyhourpodtwitter.com/harpyhourpodBecome a sponsor at patreon.com/harpyhour! Donat…

Liz presents “Might As Well Jump, JUMP!” Learn tricks and techniques to make your frog jump the farthest so you can start your career as a professional frog jockey and win big.PROMO: Insanely Dangerous Retro PodshowFollow us on social media @harpyhourpod!facebook.com/harpyhourpodinstagram.com/harpyhourpodtwitter.com/harpyhourpodBecome a sponsor at …

Tracey presents “While You Were Off Getting High With The French.” Tracey educates Steph, the former film major, about one of the world’s most well known film festivals. Liz updates us on proper pronunciation, while failing to pronounce pronunciation.PROMO: Crime and Crime AgainFollow us on social media @harpyhourpod!facebook.com/harpyhourpodinstag…

Steph presents “#NotAPilot.” Hear the (maybe?) true story of how a con man long-conned people into thinking he was a con man.PROMO: Microphones and MonstersFollow us on social media @harpyhourpod!facebook.com/harpyhourpodinstagram.com/harpyhourpodtwitter.com/harpyhourpodBecome a sponsor at patreon.com/harpyhour! Donate to gain access to extra month…

Liz presents “The Silent Pandemic.” This week, the Harpies get a little serious and delve into the very important topic of gender-based violence in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Trigger warnings: domestic violence, sexual assault, rape.PROMO: Leave The Lights OnFollow us on social media @harpyhourpod!facebook.com/harpyhourpodinstagram.com/h…

Tracey presents “And Peggy!” Hear lesser-known Hamilfacts about some badass women in history while Steph mourns the theft of her Aloha Salads gift card. Liz can solve the crime by following the money to see where it goes.PROMO: Ladies FrightFollow us on social media @harpyhourpod!facebook.com/harpyhourpodinstagram.com/harpyhourpodtwitter.com/harpyh…

Steph presents "A Little Diddy About Ron and Dorinda." During this Maven Hour, hear the classic love story of two American prisoners doing the best they can. In another love story, Steph receives a "compliment" from her boyfriend. Do you have that dough glow?PROMO: Crime and CompulsionFollow us on social media @harpyhourpod!facebook.com/harpyhourpo…