S3E87 Hello Satan with Caitlin Alyn

10/18/23 • 47 min

Join us on a hilariously mind-bending journey into the world of comedy, cartoons, and conspiracy theories. In this episode, we engage in an entertaining chat with the effervescent Caitlin Alyn, as she spills the beans on her comedic beginnings and her successful comedy show revival post-COVID. But the laughter doesn't stop there. Prepare for a deep dive into the world of our beloved character, Hello Kitty. We uncover her intriguing origins, her role in Japan's post-WWII image reconstruction, and even wild theories suggesting a connection to alien existence. In the final leg of our journey, we venture into the captivating realm of cartoon conspiracy theories, exploring characters like Godfrey from Garfield, Tom and Jerry, and the Flintstones. This episode promises a rollercoaster of emotions, as we laugh, ponder, and question our understanding of the cartoon world.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Caitlin Alyn is a comedian, actress, and producer originally from North Carolina. After years of studying filmmaking, Caitlin moved to Los Angeles and quickly found herself immersed in the comedy scene doing improv and sketch before discovering standup.
LINKS & RESEARCH
Our researchers do most of their "research" online, so take our "facts" for what they are. With that in mind, much of the information we got for this episode was gleaned from the following sources:
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/miranda/la-et-cam-hello-kitty-in-los-angeles-not-a-cat-20140826-column.html
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/hello-kitty-good-bye-soul/
https://www.toynk.com/blogs/news/what-does-hello-kitty-mean -backwards
https://www.npr.org/transcripts/4792324
https://www.ofm.co.za/article/the-joyride-blog/315966/conspiracy-corner-is-garfield-living-an-imagined-life-
https://www.gocomics.com/garfield/1989/10/23
https://garfieldminusgarfield.net/page/475 https://boingboing.net/2006/08/09/death-of-garfield-my.html
https://www.deccanherald.com/special-features/when-famous-cartoons-sparked-conspiracy-theories-1066583.html
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ABOUT US
What are "they" not telling us? We'll find out, figure out, and, when all else fails, make up the missing pieces to some of the most scandalous conspiracies, unexplained phenomena, and true crime affecting our world today. Join comedian Dwayne Perkins, writer Koji Steven Sakai, and comedian/actor/writer Cat Alvarado on The Unofficial Official Story Podcast every month, and by the end of each episode, we'll tell you what's really...maybe...happening.
CREDITS
The intro and outro song was created by Brian "Deep" Watters. You can hear his music at https://soundcloud.com/deepwatters.
Hosts: Cat Alvarado, Dwayne Perkins, and Koji Steven Sakai
Written by Allison Wong
Edited and Produced by Koji Steven Sakai

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S3E6 Keanu Reeves, Vampires, & Zombies Navigating the World of Immortality with Writer Comedian TK Kelly

In this intriguing episode, we delve into the realm of celebrity immortality with comic and writer, TK Kelly. We discuss popular conspiracy theories about Keanu Reeves' ageless appearance and the mystery of celebrity look-alikes. The episode further delves into the influence of genetics, environment, and diet on physical attractiveness, and how East and West coasters have different approaches to nutrition and lifestyle. We also touch on relationship dynamics as they change with age and speculate about the potential existence of aliens among us. Be prepared for a whirlwind of mysteries that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about celebrities and immortality.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
TK is a writer and comic who has written for Tosh.0, cohosted Movie Night - a weekly podcast on Bill Burr & Al Madrigal’s All Things Comedy network, and performed stand-up at clubs nationwide. He’s also the creator, voice actor, and animator of the new online shorts, Pete & Possum.
LINKS & RESEARCH
Our researchers do most of their "research" online, so take our "facts" for what they are. With that in mind, much of the information we got for this episode was gleaned from the following sources:
https://au.news.yahoo.com/is-keanu-reeves-immortal-unpacking-the-conspiracy-behind-the-actors-eternal-youth-062207832.html
https://www.insider.com/celebrities-historical-lookalike-dopplegangers-2017-3#nicolas-cage-famously-looks-like-this-confederate-prisoner-of-war-1
https://www.livingmgz.com/glamour/immortal-celebrities-who-havent-aged-a-day/index.html
Here are some of the articles and pictures we reference during the episode:
Look-alikes https://www.insider.com/celebrities-historical-lookalike-dopplegangers-2017-3#orlando-bloom-looks-a-lot-like-one-of-the-founders-of-modern-romanian-painting-17
Jennifer Lawrence https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/2952801/celebrity-doppelgangers-jennifer-lawrence-steve-martin/
The human population dwindled to 13,000 https://www.science.org/content/article/human-ancestors-may-have-survived-brush-extinction-900-000-years-ago
Paul Mounet https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Mounet
Zombies during Republican presidents and Vampires during Democrat Presidents https://fee.org/articles/do-zombies-scare-democrats-and-vampires-spook-republicans/
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ABOUT US
What are "they" not telling us? We'll find out, figure out, and, when all else fails, make up the missing pieces to some of the most scandalous conspiracies, unexplained phenomena, and true crime affecting our world today. Join comedian Dwayne Perkins, writer Koji Steven Sakai, and comedian/actor/writer Cat Alvarado on The Unofficial Official Story Podcast every month, and by the end of each episode, we'll tell you what's really...maybe...happening.
CREDITS
The intro and outro song was created by Brian "Deep" Watters.
You can hear his music at

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S3E8 Walt Disney Vs. Frozen with Sierra Katow

Ready for a brain freeze? We're piling on a Disney-sized serving of conspiracy theories that might change your view of the animated film 'Frozen'. As we scrutinize the evidence and sift through articles, we'll challenge the idea that Frozen was named as a distraction from a much larger conspiracy theory surrounding Walt Disney's death. And wait till we reveal how Taylor Swift might be unwittingly tied to all this. It's more twists and turns than a Disneyland rollercoaster. This month’s guest is the super talented writer, actor, and comedian Sierra Katow.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Sierra is a standup comic, writer, and actor. She recently shot her first hourlong standup special with Comedy Dynamics and can be seen playing Evangeline on Mindy Kaling's The Sex Lives of College Girls on Max. In the past, she was part of the main cast of The G Word with Adam Conover on Netflix and voiced characters for Disney's Raya and the Last Dragon. She has also written for shows like Exploding Kittens (Netflix), Close Enough (Max), Earth To Ned (Disney+), and Eureka! (Disney+).
LINKS & RESEARCH
Our researchers do most of their "research" online, so take our "facts" for what they are. With that in mind, much of the information we got for this episode was gleaned from the following sources:
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/weird-news/spookiest-disneyland-myths-conspiracies-park-23965329
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/real-life/disney-conspiracy-theory-snow-white-16880281
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ABOUT US
What are "they" not telling us? We'll find out, figure out, and, when all else fails, make up the missing pieces to some of the most scandalous conspiracies, unexplained phenomena, and true crime affecting our world today. Join comedian Dwayne Perkins, writer Koji Steven Sakai, and comedian/actor/writer Cat Alvarado on The Unofficial Official Story Podcast every month, and by the end of each episode, we'll tell you what's really...maybe...happening.
CREDITS The intro and outro song was created by Brian "Deep" Watters. You can hear his music at https://soundcloud.com/deepwatters.
Hosts: Cat Alvarado, Dwayne Perkins, and Koji Steven Sakai
Written by Yohanna Kim
Edited and Produced by Koji Steven Sakai