From the Oracle of Delphi to the Co–Star app, people have always wanted someone—or something—to predict their future. In this episode, Kim and Ryan explore the hilarious parallels between ancient prophecy and modern astrology apps, why we love vague predictions, and how thumbs up from Apollo isn’t so different from push notifications. Spoiler: we haven’t changed much in 2,000 years—we just swapped temples for smartphones.

Rome gave its people bread and circuses. We get Wi-Fi and TikTok. In this episode, Kim and Ryan compare Roman gladiator games to social media culture—and the parallels are wild. From fan clubs and public humiliations to “cancel culture” as a modern execution, the Colosseum and the internet aren’t so different. And yes, we’re still obsessed with the thumbs up and thumbs down—only now the consequences are reputation instead of literal death sometimes anyway.

From Jonestown to TikTok gurus, humans keep falling for cults. Why? Because they offer belonging, structure, and purpose—all the stuff we crave. In this episode, Kim and Ryan explore the psychology of cult appeal, infamous cult disasters, and modern digital “micro-cults.” Plus, bonus stories: the Solar Temple, the parody SubGenius church that got real followers, and the alien-worshipping Raëlians.