About this episode

Duncan Trussell and Kurt Metzger explore the legend of the homunculus with guest Donny Rothschild.

🎟️ Duncan Trussell Tour: https://www.duncantrussell.com/tour🎤 Kurt Metzger Live Shows: https://seatgeek.com/kurt-metzger-tickets SPONSORS: If you’re over 21, head to http://Everything420.com and use code MYSTERY for 15% off your order at https://Everything420.com Save 20% on your first online Lucy order at https://lucy.co/MYSTERYBOYS with promo code MYSTERYBOYS! For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://Mengotomars.com Duncan Trussell and Kurt Metzger welcome Donny Rothschild to investigate one of history's strangest legends: the homunculus. The boys explore Paracelsus, golems, occult rituals, brain organoids, cattle mutilations, and ask the important question: Is ChatGPT a homunculus?They also call Juan Ayala, the world's leading homunculologist, to separate myth from reality. Be sure to check out The Juan on Juan Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@juanonjuanpodcast. The show covers esoterica, the occult, conspiracy theories, and other unexplained mysteries. Leave your weirdest theory in the comments, like the video, and subscribe for new episodes of Mystery Boys every week. Mystery Boys File_011…

People in this episode

Hosts: Duncan Trussell, Kurt Metzger

Guest: Donny Rothschild

Topics covered

• homunculus
• occult
• conspiracy theories
• esoterica
• brain organoids

Sponsors

Everything420, Lucy, Mars Men

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Juan on Juan Podcast, YMH Studios

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