Upward Spiral
Welcome to the show that fuses education and pop culture to dig you out of the doldrums and launch you into the Upward Spiral!
Episodes
In this episode, the boys dive deep into the fascinating world of mustaches! From ancient Egyptian royalty to the modern-day Movember movement, we explore the surprising history and cultural significance behind facial hair. Learn about iconic mustaches from Hollywood legends like Tom Selleck and Burt Reynolds, to the quirky styles of Salvador Dalí. Discover why mustaches have been symbols of masculinity, confidence, rebellion, and ...
In this episode of Upward Spiral, we dive into the iconic sports movies that had us all dreaming of becoming pro athletes—until reality set in! From intense baseball moments in The Natural to Sylvester Stallone’s soccer stunts in Victory, we’re exploring the scenes that fired up our competitive spirits. Whether it’s wild scenes from Caddyshack inspiring rebellious antics on the golf course or Bill Murray’s hilarious wisdom on life ...
In this episode, Noel Carroll and Jacob Givens dive into the world of "positive triggers"—those small, sensory moments that lift our spirits and bring us a sense of joy and comfort. Join us as we explore how seasonal changes like the smell of campfires, the cozy warmth of a cup of cider, and even shadows on the mountains can spark happy memories and emotional connections. We also share a few laughs about classic fall traditions, no...
The dudes discuss the things you wouldn't understand... you couldn't understand... you shouldn't understand... about the spookiest night of the year. Happy Halloween dear Spiralites!!
This week, the dudes tackle the horrible chore of sampling candy. Dun-dun-duuuuuunnnnn!! Yep... sounds like Halloween season is upon us! Now the real question is, which one sparks the most memories and triggers the most joy??
On this episode of Upward Spiral, the boys dive into the shocking truth about American politics and how it might be just as FAKE as pro wrestling. And how pro wrestling might be more REAL than we're lead to believe.
In this episode, the dudes discuss that moment in a song that drops the very fabric of reality around you and catapults your soul into the Upward Spiral.
Popular Podcasts
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
My Favorite Murder is a true crime comedy podcast hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. Each week, Karen and Georgia share compelling true crimes and hometown stories from friends and listeners. Since MFM launched in January of 2016, Karen and Georgia have shared their lifelong interest in true crime and have covered stories of infamous serial killers like the Night Stalker, mysterious cold cases, captivating cults, incredible survivor stories and important events from history like the Tulsa race massacre of 1921. My Favorite Murder is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics including historic true crime, comedic interviews and news, science, pop culture and more. Podcasts on the network include Buried Bones with Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, This Podcast Will Kill You, Bananas and more.
The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!