Because I Want To
by Sara Snyder and Lindsay Abraham"Because I Want To” is a podcast where longtime friends Sara and Lindsay dive into whatever weekly subject they want to discuss. From the paranormal to mundane everyday happenings, nothing is off-topic for this duo!
Copyright: Sara Snyder/Lindsay Abraham 2020
Episodes
Season 3, Episode 2 Harry Potter, or the one where we overthink a made up world.
59m · PublishedA discussion of Harry Potter and it's finer points. How big is the wizarding world? Which book is the best? Was Snape a redeemable character? Join us for these questions and more!
Season 3, Episode 1- Bo Burnham's "Inside" Special, or how the contents of my brain ended up on Netflix
1h 4m · PublishedThis week we do an intensive deep dive into Bo Burnham's "Inside" special. If you watched this and have thoughts and feelings that need to be processed, this is the episode for you!
Season 2, Episode 18- Heroes of History, or what happens when underdogs rage against the machine
59m · PublishedWe are back to our people of history series! This time, we look at persecuted people who said "damn the man" and became heroes in spite of their circumstances. First up is Spartacus, the Roman slave who led a movement defying the Roman Empire. We also discuss Chief Standing Bear, the first Native American to sue the American government and be granted judicial rights.
Season 2, Episode 17-Memory Lane, or the one where we password ridiculous moments from our lives.
1h 6m · PublishedJoin us on a jaunt down memory lane in our invented game of memory password. Enjoy anecdotes centered around Amsterdam, Paris, and musical events. So much fun to be had, don't miss out!
Season 2, Episode 16- Assholes of History, or what happens when creepy men get too much power
1h 1m · PublishedBuckle in for the first installment of a series on assholes, heroes, and geniuses of history! First, we cover Shirō Ishii, the villainous doctor behind "research facility" Unit 731 in WWII-era Japan. We also learn about Grigori Rasputin, the cult leader-turned-royal advisor to Emperor Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra on the eve of the Russian Revolution. It gets dark in this one y'all.
Season 2, Episode 15-Celebrity Scandals, or how I learned that I am desperately glad not to be famous
1h 1m · PublishedJoin us for a rousing discussion of old hollywood, skin scare, "cancel culture", and more!
Season 2, Episode 14- Bugs, or realizing this world belongs to insects and we're just along for the ride
1h 5m · PublishedIs it "ew" or is it "aw"? In this chaotic episode, we process our complicated feelings about the insect world. Special shoutout to the saddleback caterpillar, whose appearance strikes up the most controversy between us since Sara's admission about not liking Jesus Christ Superstar.
Season 2, Episode 13- Historical Disasters, or when Mother Nature has had enough and fights back
1h 8m · PublishedA rousing discussion of four different historical disasters, some more ancient than others, all interesting. Also learn the difference between a locomotive and a train!
Season 2, Episode 12- Religious Musicals, or how Andrew Lloyd Webber taught me to stop being a heathen
1h 0m · PublishedFor two decidedly non-religious people, we sure love a catchy tune about the Old Testament. We ramble about Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar, Fiddler on the Roof, and The Prince of Egypt. Also, Sara comes clean about a secret she's been hiding from Lindsay. Will their friendship survive this dramatic reveal? Listen to find out!
Season 2, Episode 11- Antiquity Hilarity
59m · PublishedJoin us for entertaining stories from Antiquity, a discussion of the genius of Lil Nas X, biblical apocrypha and more!
Because I Want To has 47 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 47:37:05. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 22nd 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on February 20th, 2024 02:19.
