What Makes Us Human: Recent Episodes
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On this podcast we will seek to examine the stories, technology, history, and ideas that define mankind. We hope that you will join us on this journey as we quest for what makes us human.
For our first episode back for the new year, Jon dives deep into the Pacific Ocean, and he talks about what you should feed witches.
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If the United States are a melting pot, few things put this on display as much as Santa Claus. This week we talk about all the different traditions (and some real people) who play into the modern American idea of Santa Claus.
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For episode 86, Hannah joins us to talk about the difference between Christmas carols and Christmas songs, and we dive into our favorite and least favorite Christmas music.
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For episode 85, we talk about Christmas traditions in Norway, and we all discover that we may celebrate Christmas the Norwegian way.
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For episode 84, we talk all about that Christmas treat people love or hate- fruitcake, and Hannah puts Jolly Old Saint Nick in a Tom Cruise movie.
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For episode 83, Jon tells us all about one of the most visited places on the East Coast- Myrtle Beach.
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For episode 82, we talk about what ramps are and who eats them, and Jon talks about Braveheart.
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For episode 81 we talk about the discovery of red-headed giant cannibals in the American West, and Hannah quotes Twister.
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What does Disneyland have to do with Fritos? We talk about it on this week's episode. Plus, J.R. had a surprise visitor while editing last week's episode.
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As we finish up this year's Halloween episodes, Hannah talks about Mr. Nightmare Before Christmas himself, Tim Burton, and Jon talks about Tim Burton in a bathing suit.
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As we continue our special series for the month of October, we talk about haunted places, and what makes them haunted. Jon also talks about playing Top Gun.
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On the next episode in our special October series, we talk about why people are afraid of the number 13, and J.R. talks about Turtles in Time.
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As we continue our October special episodes, this week Producer Hannah steps up to the mic to tell us about the Hinterkaifeck murders.
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As we move into October, we discuss the origins of Halloween and Jack O' Lanterns.
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Episode 74 is all about how we got sliced bread and when the U.S. Government banned it.
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For episode 73, we talk about the life of Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom.
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For episode 72, Producer Hannah joins us to talk about renowned 20th Century animator Don Bluth.
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This week we talk all about the Loch Ness Monster. Is it real? What is it?
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For episode 70 we do our first episode about a movie. We talk about the 1989 movie Driving Miss Daisy, with Morgan Freeman, Jessica Tandy, and Dan Aykroyd.
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For episode 69, we talk about those weird food cans brought about by Carter-era inflation.
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From droughts to floods, rain has been an important part of what makes us human.
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On this episode of the What Makes Us Human podcast, JR confuses Jon by trying to explain anti-jokes.
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You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream! This one has a taste test and a weird gadget name. It's been hot lately. Grab a scoop and give it a listen.
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You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream! This one has a taste test and a weird gadget name. It's been hot lately. Grab a scoop and give it a listen.
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This week we talk about shopping malls and Jon dancing with Richard Simmons.
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This week we talk about shopping malls and Jon dancing with Richard Simmons.
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Episode 64 is about the Solway Firth Spaceman, who mysteriously appeared in a picture in 1964.
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Episode 64 is about the Solway Firth Spaceman, who mysteriously appeared in a picture in 1964.
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For our Independence Day episode we talk all about hot dogs: their history and how you can order them across the United States. Jon also offers dating advice.
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For our Independence Day episode we talk all about hot dogs: their history and how you can order them across the United States. Jon also offers dating advice.
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Episode 62 is all about cats, and JR's allergies rebel at the mere mention.
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Episode 62 is all about cats, and JR's allergies rebel at the mere mention.
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Episode 61 is all about Olestra- a fat substitute that had surprising side effects.
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Episode 61 is all about Olestra- a fat substitute that had surprising side effects. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube WMUHPodcast@gmail.com
For episode 60, we talk about the role of the trickster in mythology. We cover Loki, the Nain Rouge, and tricksters from around the globe.
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For episode 60, we talk about the role of the trickster in mythology. We cover Loki, the Nain Rouge, and tricksters from around the globe.
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For this episode we revisit John B. Calhoun's experiments to see if we can find a rat.
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For this episode we revisit John B. Calhoun's experiments to see if we can find a rat. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter. WMUHPodcast@gmail.com
This episode we talk about John B. Calhoun, his rodent utopia, experiments and conclusions, and the impact on the book Mrs. Frisbee and the Rats of NIMH. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube Email us: WMUHPodcast@gmail.com
This episode we talk about John B. Calhoun, his rodent utopia, experiments and conclusions, and the impact on the book Mrs. Frisbee and the Rats of NIMH.
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This week's episode is all about the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens.
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This week's episode is all about the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens.
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For episode 56 we talk about the day the music burned- the Universal Studios fire, and Jon does his best Clint Black impression.
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Episode 56 is all about the Universal Studios Fire, and Jon does his best Clint Black impression.
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Episode 55 is all about Bigfoot, Yeti, Sasquatch, skunk ape, or whatever you call him in your part of the world.
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What? We did an episode about a Mexican General's leg? Yep, and you'll have to listen to find out why.
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On this week we talk about the 1891 Bostian Bridge Train Wreck, and the lore and tragedies that followed.
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This week it's all about breakfast cereal- where it came from, how it's made, and everything else you've wanted to know. From Kellogg to Post, Quaker to General Mills, we cover it all here.
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This week we talk all about why we ask "why" and what that means for us as human beings.
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For this episode we discuss those Dukes of Dunk, the Harlem Globetrotters!
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This week it's all about Shadow People and the things we see and experience in that strange state between sleep and wake.
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This past week, Shackleton's ship was found in Antarctica, 106 years after it sank. On this episode we talk about the story of this voyage and the heroic tale of rescue that followed.
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On this episode we talk about the history of sneakers, from the first models, to Chuck Taylors, a waffle iron, and a family feud that split a town in Germany.
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This week it's Ford's Big Red vs GM's Turbo Titan III in the battle of the turbine semi trucks! We talk all about these monstrosities and the imagined future they were made for in the 1960s.
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This week's episode is all about a favorite childhood character- Winnie the Pooh!
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This week it's all about a great sandwich from the City of Brotherly Love.
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For this week we go back to a classic episode of the podcast and one where Jon brought in items for us to taste on air. It's all about coffee on this throwback episode. Tune in next week for a great new episode!
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Here's the video clip from episode 22 of us doing a blind tasting of the coffee drinks Jon brought in.
This week we talk about John R. Brinkley- patent medicine salesman, radio pioneer, gubernatorial candidate, and all around huckster. This is the most usual subject we've had on the podcast to date.
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For episode 42 we discuss the strange 16th century mathematician John Dee, his strange beliefs, and weird life.
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On this episode we talk all about the French Foreign Legion, and Jon asks about eating snails.
While a few snowy days are upon us, we decided to talk vegetable soup for episode 40.
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With Jon's absence this week, a special guest joins to talk about America's first spy ring.
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On this episode, your hosts discuss the life of American author Edgar Allan Poe.
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For episode 37 of the What Makes Us Human podcast, your hosts look at New Year's foods and traditions from around the world.
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For this special Christmas episode, we talk all about Charles Dickens.
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For episode 35 of the What Makes Us Human podcast, your hosts discuss the various legends from around the world of characters the polar opposite of Santa Claus.
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For episode 34 of the What Makes Us Human Podcast, your hosts discuss all things camping, from history, to types of camping, to food and fire. And of course there's lots of stories from memorable camping trips.
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For episode 33 of the What Makes Us Human podcast, your hosts discuss when the first Thanksgiving happened, and J.R. throws some trivia questions at Jon.
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Did you know that in 1982 a part of the United States seceded and forty years later still hasn't returned to the Union? Learn all about it on this week's episode of What Makes Us Human.
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For episode 31 of the What Makes Us Human podcast, we talk about fish and chips, and Jon has a quote for the ages.
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On this episode of the What Makes Us Human podcast, we have a special guest on with us to discuss a trade for 21st century America- Reselling.
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For the final episode of our Halloween series, we talk about zombies and Frankenstein's monster, and J.R. comes up with Jon's ultimate fear.
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For the third episode of our Halloween series, we discuss werewolves, and Jon brings up Back to the Future.
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For the second episode of our month-long series on Halloween, we talk ghosts, and J.R. imagines a golfer in The Shining.
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For the first episode in our Halloween mini-series, we talk all about Vampires, and J.R. admits what ridiculous thing he was scared of as a little kid.
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For episode 25 we talk about the history of putt putt, and J.R. misses the perfect setup.
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On this episode we talk about the 1969 occupation of Alcatraz Island, and Jon does his best CCR impression.
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For episode 23, we talk about sunshine and its benefits, and Jon mentions the sickest he ever got.
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On this episode we discuss all things coffee, and Jon brings some "coffee" drinks for us to taste at the end.
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For episode 21 of What Makes Us Human, we discuss the Vallisca Axe Murders. Warning: discussions of violence. Listener discretion is advised.
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On this episode we discuss the history and making of moonshine, and Jon does his George Jones impression.
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On this episode we discuss tears, and what they have to do with making us human. Jon also tells an unfortunate story from his high school years.
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On this episode of What Makes Us Human, we discuss all things BBQ. The history, styles, and downright weirdness that exists in some places around this topic.
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On episode 17, we discuss the Mothman, and Jon does a Julia Child impression.
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On this episode of What Makes Us Human, we discuss the Apollo 11 mission to the moon, and Jon wonders if there's still a Saturn V rocket orbiting the sun.
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For episode 15 we talk a UK specialty- Marmite, and J.R. almost loses his lunch.
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On this episode of What Makes Us Human, we discuss the Brown Mountain Lights, and J.R. is asked if he believes in ghosts.
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On this episode we talk about the role that beagles play in keeping America safe, and Jon talks about pit viper ice cream.
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As we go into Independence Day, we talk Washington and the Continental Army at their winter encampment at Valley Forge.
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We're back with part 2 of the Body on Somerton Beach, and this episode has an unexpected marriage proposal.
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On this episode of What Makes Us Human, we dive into part one of our two part discussion of the Body on Somerton Beach, and Jon forgets what an ear canal is called.
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On this episode, Jon is shocked to hear what people in Kansas City, MO eat with their chili, and J.R. suggests that chili might actually be a curry.
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On this episode of What Makes Us Human, we discuss Charles Bonnet Syndrome, and J.R. gets a Don McLean song stuck in his head.
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music: "Lanky" by Blue Dot Sessions freemusicarchive.org
On this episode of What Makes Us Human, we discuss ICBMs, and Jon does his best W impersonation.
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On this episode we discuss little creatures who reportedly live in the woods in the Northeast, and Jon brings up King Tut.
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Music is "Lanky" by Blue Dot Sessions from freemusicarchive.org
On episode 5, we dive into the War of the Currents- AC vs DC. There's a fight over technology and an electrocuted elephant!
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music is "Lanky" by Blue Dot Sessions from freemusicarchive.org
Episode 4 is here! Part 2 of our series on the D.B. Cooper heist brings this story to it's conclusion.
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music is "Lanky" by the Blue Dot Sessions freemusicarchive.org
On this episode of What Makes Us Human, your hosts bring you part one of our two part series on the D.B. Cooper Heist. Explosives, hijacking, and more!
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Intro music is "Lanky" by Blue Dot Sessions freemusicarchive.org
How do you haul 500 tons to equipment to point 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle? You need an Off Road Land Train.
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Episode one is here!
On this inaugural episode of What Makes Us Human, hosts Jon Lindeman and J.R. Parks discuss the WWII Battle of the Bulge.
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