In our very first episode, Ashley and Harley went deep on one of the internet's most persistent and deeply disturbing food myths: that vanilla flavoring comes from beaver secretions. Spoiler: it's technically true, historically. But here's the plot twist. Right in the middle of that conversation, Harley casually mentioned she's a perfume collector . Which means she has opinions. Strong ones. And since castoreum (yes, that's the beaver stuff) is also used in fine fragrances, w

Welcome to Valid Source? The podcast where two friends from Colorado investigate the viral claims, internet myths, and trending gossip you've been mentally bookmarking but never got around to actually researching. We're not experts. We're just willing to do the digging. Our very first episode opens in true Valid Source? fashion: mid-chaos, mid-laughter, and completely unscripted. Harley almost lost a leg in a parking lot. Ashley didn't feel the love at Jimmy John's. And someh