HeyJaredBoyfriend Explains
Introducing Boyfriend Explains by Ethan Evans and Patrick Jacquinot! Get ready for a hilarious and high-energy deep dive into the "rabbit holes" of history, architecture, and other wildly specific topics that only a boyfriend with a lifelong Wikipedia obsession could uncover.
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- 7
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- Sep 11, 2026
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Divas Who Scam (opens the original)
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How do charismatic con artists manage to fool royalty, wall street investors, and everyday people out of millions? In this episode of Boyfriend Explains , Ethan is taking Patrick on a wild journey through the fascinating history of scams, fraudsters, and legendary con artists. We’re tracking the evolution of deception across centuries—from lavish royal jewelry schemes in 18th-century Europe to high-tech cryptocurrency fraud in the digital age. We’re breaking down the psychology of social enginee
Dolly, We Will Always Love You (opens the original)
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How did a girl from a one-room cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains become the single most beloved cultural unifier in modern history? In this episode of Boyfriend Explains , Ethan and Patrick are sharing their deep personal connections to the queen of country music herself: Dolly Parton. We’re tracing her incredible journey from humble beginnings in rural Tennessee to global stardom, exploring the music, the business savvy, and the unmatched cultural influence that make her an enduring icon. We’r
Our Hidden Fault Line: The 1811 New Madrid Earthquakes (opens the original)
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What happens when an earthquake hits the middle of the continent so hard that it literally reverses the flow of the Mississippi River? In this episode of Boyfriend Explains , Ethan and Patrick are digging into the terrifying history and complex geology of the 1811–1812 New Madrid earthquakes. We’re traveling back to the central United States during the winter of 1811 to explore the series of massive, landscape-altering quakes that shook the nation to its core. We’re breaking down the science beh
Where the F*ck Do Curse Words Come From? (opens the original)
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Why do four-letter words hold so much power, and how did a simple vocal sound become a social taboo? In this episode of Boyfriend Explains , Ethan and Patrick are diving into the filthy, fascinating history of curse words. Ethan is taking us on a tour through the etymology of common swear words, uncovering how historical conquests, class divides, and religious shifts shaped the foul language we use today. We’re breaking down the mechanics of taboo language to explore how swearing actually trigge
The Science of Heat: Extreme Temperatures & Human Behavior (opens the original)
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Why does a heat wave make people more aggressive, and what happens to our brains when the thermostat boils over? In this episode of Boyfriend Explains , Ethan and Patrick are taking a deep dive into the hidden science of rising temperatures and the profound impact of extreme heat on human behavior, community resilience, and public health. We’re opening up the vault of neuroscience to reveal how extreme thermal stress alters cognitive function, triggers violence, and impacts mental health. We’ll
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