The Bar is Ankle High

E116: Pseudemus the Dinosaur

Welp, believe it or not spring is a busy time of year for farmers - and since 50% of this podcast is hosted by a humble farmer lady, there was a time management snaffu this past weekend. As a result, and as a consequence of Gene Hackman's suspicious death, we're sharing this Patreon oldie but goodie from Dysfunction Junction - the bonus episode series.
We hope you enjoy! Make sure you're following us on all social media sites - BlueSky, IG, FB, Threads, and YouTube @thebarisanklehigh and on TikTok @anklehighpod. We've got merch at bit.ly/anklehighmerch and you can support us directly by joining our Patreon for just $5 per week at www.patreon.com/thebarisanklehigh where you'll get extended cuts of our video episodes and audio episodes - both of which are ad free!
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E115: Make Weird Shits

It's Episode 2 of our deep dive into the heartbreaking, tragic, and totally preventable story of Rosemary Kennedy - this week we get into the dark details (or at least...as much detail as we can find from this family that hides everything) about what happened to Rosemary, why it happened to her, and what it means as we look down the barrel of the Secretary of Health and Human Services being Rosemary's nephew who survived a brain worm, heroin, and a dead bear cub in Central Park just to tell us not to be vaccinated...Do we find a light at the end of the tunnel? Unclear - it could just be the oncoming train. 
Either way, make sure you're following us on all social media sites - BlueSky, IG, FB, Threads, and YouTube @thebarisanklehigh and on TikTok @anklehighpod. We've got merch at bit.ly/anklehighmerch and you can support us directly by joining our Patreon for just $5 per week at www.patreon.com/thebarisanklehigh where you'll get extended cuts of our video episodes and audio episodes - both of which are ad free!
Be sure to share this episode with everyone you know and tag us in your IG stories when you share the listen link - because, after all, the bar is ankle high. 
 
Sources: 
https://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/11/books/review/rosemary-the-hidden-kennedy-daughter-by-kate-clifford-larson.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_P._Kennedy_Sr.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosemary_Kennedy
https://www.stcolettawi.org/
https://www.wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Property/HI118258#:~:text=Additional%20Information%3A-,St.,Father%20George%20Meyer%20of%20St.
https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/experiences/usa/school-chilling-usa
https://web.archive.org/web/20050130234921/http://www.southcoasttoday.com/daily/07-95/07-19-95/0719kennedydiaries.HTML

E114: Available for Abduction

Have you ever wondered "how did RFK Jr. become the Secretary of Health and Human Services despite not having a medical degree?" If so, you're not alone and this week Katie takes us through Part 1 of our series on the Kennedy family in general and Rosemary Kennedy in particular, starting with Rosemary's father, original Batman Villain and all around horrific specimen of homo sapiens, Joseph Patrick Kennedy. Strap in because it's a DOOZY.
Make sure you're following us on IG, FB, Blue Sky, Threads, and YouTube @thebarisanklehigh and on TikTok @anklehighpod and be sure to leave us a 5-star review anywhere you find our show. If you want to support us directly, you can for just $5 per month by joining our Patreon at www.patreon.com/thebarisanklehigh 
Sources:
https://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/11/books/review/rosemary-the-hidden-kennedy-daughter-by-kate-clifford-larson.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_PKennedySr.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosemary_Kennedy
https://www.stcolettawi.org/
https://www.wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Property/HI118258#:~:text=Additional%20Information%3A-,St.,Father%20George%20Meyer%20of%20St.
https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/experiences/usa/school-chilling-usa
https://web.archive.org/web/20050130234921/http://www.southcoasttoday.com/daily/07-95/07-19-95/0719kennedydiaries.HTML

E113: Never Stop Screaming

Look, we needed 2 weeks to recover from our illnesses and figure out what our next steps were, and this week we're bringing you a quick recap of the state of artificial intelligence (AI) and the US federal "government" if you can call it that, before reminding you and ourselves that we need to indulge in as much whimsy as we can find these days. So tune in, turn up, and make sure you share this sliver of joy with everyone you know. 
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E112: No Kings on Presidents Day

Hi folks - we are abstaining from releasing a new episode this week in solidarity with the No Kings on Presidents Day Protests. But - instead of listening a new one from us this week, call your federal representatives at 202-224-3121 and let your senators and congressmembers know exactly what matters to you and KEEP calling. It's free to call and you can call every single day. 
 
Hold the line, we will see you next week, because the bar is ankle high. 

E111: A Second Chance To Fight A Priest

Enjoy this Re-Release of our original Episode 9 - an episode where we plot revenge against a really really old Catholic Bishop. Tune in to find out what that means and don't worry - we'll be back next week with a brand new series of hot takes and progress reports on our newest segment - Don't Learn it From a Trad Wife! 
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E110: Fuck You, Fire Me

Welcome back folks it's been yet another freaky weeky but don't worry because Garet & Katie have been putting their brains to work to figure out a way to help build community joy with our little anklet gang here - and it's going to start with a new segment we're going to be adding called Don't Learn It From A Trad Wife - where K&G teach you how to do things like homesteading, raising chickens, growing vegetables, making bread from scratch, making your own butter, and other helpful skills that we think a certain sect of society shouldn't be the sole keepers of. And if you're not already, support your local union and back workers' rights groups! Hold the line, we are here with you and we're not going anywhere.
If you want to support us directly you can do that by going to www.patreon.com/thebarisanklehigh and for just $5 a month you can help Katie & Garet continue to fight against fascism and bring joy in our small little ADHD corner of the world. 
Make sure you're following us on Instagram, Bluesky, Threads, Facebook, and YouTube @thebarisanklehigh and on Tiktok @anklehighpod. You can get some merch at bit.ly/anklehighmerch and make sure you're remembering to subscribe and leave us a 5-star review anywhere you see our podcast because that really does make a difference!
See you next week - because the bar is ankle high!

E109: A Macaw and A Blue Jay Walk Into a Bar

Welcome back to the continuation of our conversation with Jami, The Neurodivergent Nurse. The three of us get into some conversations about the state of public health, including raw milk and whether or not it's controversial to use a haunted wheelchair for a Halloween costume. 
The current Federal government is making things feel very dark - so hopefully this podcast and our conversation this week gives you a feeling of community and encourages you to build connections with your neighbors. 
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E108: Building Community Joy

We know this is a really terrible week for everyone - even the folks who are currently celebrating. At the time we recorded this week's episode, the new president had not yet been sworn in, but you can hear in our voices we expected a lot of things to happen - some of which already have. But we're here, and we're glad you are, too. So this week, Katie surprised Garet with a guest host - Jami - the Neurodivergent Nurse - to help us find the happiness in the mundane. We talk about how spaghetti and video games mix, haunted wheelchairs, and using AI for things that are actually helpful!
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E107: Steamy Vents

Welcome back for another exhilarating peek into the life and times of Katie & Garet and...we're hanging on for dear life, folks. But don't worry, after reviewing how we're managing burnout in our personal lives and some developments on the Farm for Patreon, we dive into a recap of the Curious Case of Natalia Grace - the final chapter! We talk about what the final season of this series showed us about the people who are continuing to take advantage of Natalia, the people who are trying to help her and getting frustrated, and how trauma can rewire your brain and make you susceptible to SIGNIFICANT mental health hurdles.
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