Apr 6 2021

Havana Syndrome: ¿Qué Diablos?

42 min 5 movies discussed
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In 2016, diplomats at the American embassy in Cuba began suffering weird neurological symptoms after hearing strange noises. Some say it was a sonic attack using a secret weapon, but the Havana Syndrome remains a baffling scientific mystery to this day.

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# Havana Syndrome: A Medical Mystery That Nobody Can Solve

This episode digs into one of the strangest and most frustrating medical mysteries to hit the United States in recent years. Starting in late 2016, American diplomats and CIA officers stationed in Havana began experiencing bizarre neurological symptoms—hearing strange noises, vertigo, hearing loss, and even brain swelling—all clustered around their ears and brains. As Josh and Chuck explore the various investigations and theories, from sonic attacks to pesticide poisoning to mass hysteria, they quickly discover that despite millions of dollars and multiple scientific studies, literally nobody can figure out what actually happened or what caused it.


Movies Discussed

Beverly Hills Cop
Beverly Hills Cop
1984 1h 45m
★ 7.2
"Isn't that from Beverly Hills Cop? I think the heat is on one. Yeah, that was the one where he's hanging off the back of the semi. — Referenced Glenn Fry's 'The Heat Is On' song from the Beverly Hills Cop soundtrack." — Chuck
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999 TV-14
★ 8.0
"Nobody could follow up after Jerry Orbach? Nobody. And he did it with class. — Discussed Jerry Orbach's role as Detective Lennie Briscoe and his successor Dennis Farina on the show." — Josh
Miami Vice
Miami Vice
1984
★ 7.5
"He was an actor on Miami Vice, which is one of your favorite shows. Miami Vice. It's fine. — Mentioned Glenn Fry's appearance on the show Miami Vice." — Chuck
Out of Sight
Out of Sight
1998 R 2h 3m
★ 6.7
"Out of sight? He's an FBI guy. And he showed up with a big T shirt that said FBI. — Used as an example to illustrate an undercover FBI agent character, referencing Michael Keaton's role in the film." — Chuck
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
1975
★ 7.0
"There's a Sarah Live sketch featuring Ben Stiller... He sees Glenn Fry, who's actually will Ferrell. — Referenced a sketch where Ben Stiller encounters Will Ferrell impersonating Glenn Fry at a club." — Josh

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