Mediocre Content Podcast: Recent Episodes
Blair Rodriguez & Kyrstin Billups
A deep dive on topics you didn’t ask about and of little importance. Not important enough to have a Ted Talk so we started a podcast.
From tuition to institution types, today we cover it all as we discuss the history of colleges and universities; and yes, there IS a difference! Join us we discuss how structured, higher education got its start and why none of can currently afford to do anything but stare in disbelief at our student loan debt all in today's pod. Don't worry, we're here for emotional support.
Article URLs:
https://college-education.procon.org/history-of-college-education/
https://www.furman.edu/blogs/colleges-and-universities/#:~:text=You'll%20find%20that%20most,D.)
https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/2024/world-ranking#
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University#Colloquial_usage
https://educationdata.org/average-cost-of-college
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/pilots-live-through-miracle-landing-after-their-aircraft-crashes-into-busy-road-without-hitting-cars/
As some of you may know, we are both in the middle of a move through the month of August and as your #1 Mediocre hosts, we didn't have enough episodes in the bank to hold you over the month while we were away, naturally! For the month of August, we will be settling into our new places and figuring out our new recording set ups so we can get you back to our schedule content. Our next official Mediocre Content Podcast Episode will be released on September 3rd, 2024 - we can't wait to you again soon. Cheers!
Remember the Alamo! Sorry, that should have been a question - Remember the Alamo? Prepare for a refresh as we talk Texas history in today's pod.
Article URLs:
https://www.thealamo.org/remember
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/grandma-dances-all-night-at-granddaughters-wedding-after-being-told-she-wouldnt-live-to-see-it-watch/
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/adrift-for-days-in-an-inflatable-tube-woman-rescued-off-coast-of-japan-by-passing-sailors/
Hit that like button, ring the bell, and don't forget to subscribe, today we're talking all about YouTube! From the "Numa Numa" video all the way to "Shoes" and "Charlie the Unicorn", we discuss the surge that became one of the most used video platforms and how far it's come even today in building interest communities across the world.
Article URLs:
https://www.vdocipher.com/blog/history-of-youtube/
https://www.britannica.com/topic/YouTube
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/astronomers-unveil-jaw-dropping-new-3-d-movie-of-the-pillars-of-creation/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZooCy59rV0&t=2s
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/archaeologists-find-remarkable-marble-statue-of-greek-god-hermes-in-ancient-sewer/
From the dark kohl liner from Egypt to intricate henna in India, today we talk the history of make-up and the cosmetic industry! We'll also get to talk current trends and explore our own beauty habits and share what makes our beauty routines tick. Don't forget to set your foundation for this one!
Article URLs:
https://lmi.edu/4000-yrs-of-makeup-the-evolution-of-makeup/
https://www.si.edu/spotlight/health-hygiene-and-beauty/make-up
https://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/history-of-cosmetics/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/celiashatzman/2024/04/30/top-makeup-products-of-spring-for-every-aesthetic/?sh=5337ee0c3a5b
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/whos-manning-the-grills-this-summer-survey-says-women/
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/worlds-oldest-narrative-cave-painting-is-at-least-51200-years-old-scientists-say/
They're squishy, huggable, and all the right kinds of fun! Today we talk Squishmallows, the stuffie that has a friend in any size, color, and style you could think of. Did we mention they're soft as butter?
Article URLs:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/66173748
https://cozyrainbow.org/2022/07/07/did-you-know-about-squishmallows/
https://www.toynk.com/blogs/news/what-was-the-first-squishmallow
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/at-25-00-these-bacteria-batteries-allow-farmers-to-power-sensing-equipment-with-their-soil/
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/endangered-bairds-tapir-calf-born-at-san-diego-zoo-delights-visitors-look/
Today we talk about the slapshots and shutouts women dominated as the Professional Women's Hockey League takes hold from North America all the way to China! Join us as we slice through the history of the women of hockey and their journey to the puck drop for their new 2023-2024 season.
Article URLs:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Ice_Hockey_Federationn
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarkson_Cuphttps://www.iihf.com/en/static/42596/general_information https://hhof.com/hockeypedia/womenshockey_timeline.html
https://www.hhof.com/hockeypedia/womenshockey_earlytrailblazers.html
https://www.thepwhl.com/en/faqs
https://www.thepwhl.com/en/the-professional-womens-hockey-league-pwhl-this-week-15#:~:text=The%20winner%20of%20the%20PWHL,global%20luxury%20jeweler%20Tiffany%20%26%20Co.
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/edinburgh-zoo-welcomes-adorable-south-american-deer-fawn-the-size-of-a-bread-loaf-look/
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/eating-pomegranates-can-help-alzheimers-patients-alleviate-symptoms-study-says/
Arguably one of the cutest aquatic animals out there, Dolphins are fun loving sea mammals that elicit joy and laughs with their silly antics! Join us as we "jump" into their "flipping" cool history in today's "fin-tastic" pod!
Article URLs:
https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/common-bottlenose-dolphin
https://www.wwf.org.uk/learn/fascinating-facts/dolphins
https://www.britannica.com/animal/Simocetus
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/fossilized-bones-found-in-australia-identified-as-new-species-of-flying-dinosaur/
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/thar-be-a-kraken-first-video-footage-of-a-possible-colossal-squid-in-its-own-habitat-captured/
Not a fan of driving over bridges? Me neither but maybe this pod can help you and me become a little more secure by knowing how they're built and what got them started. Join us as we explore the history of bridges and discuss some of the most insane ones out there today!
Article URLs:
http://www.historyofbridges.com/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confederation_Bridge
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong%E2%80%93Zhuhai%E2%80%93Macau_Bridge
https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/longest-bridges-in-the-world/
https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/the-11-tallest-bridges-in-the-world/ss-AA1nocVG#image=3
https://bestdiplomats.org/largest-bridges-in-the-world/
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/5-year-old-boy-becomes-youngest-ever-to-receive-a-bionic-arm-and-is-overjoyed-to-ride-a-scooter-with-2-hands/
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/researchers-unveil-reusable-sponge-for-soaking-up-marine-oil-spills-even-in-frigid-waters/
From the plastic pools of childhood to watching Olympic swimmers freestyle down the lap lanes, swimming pools are just as fun as they are functional! Today we learn all about their history from luxury to fun but we promise not to splash you.
Article URLs:
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/are-public-pools-americas-last-great-communal-spaces https://www.npr.org/2023/04/12/1169531195/swimming-pools-rich-water-shortages
https://fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu/a-history-of-womens-swimwear/
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/trendy-libraries-of-things-let-you-borrow-all-kinds-of-stuff-rather-than-buying-it/
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/new-temperate-planet-that-could-support-human-life-discovered-in-pisces-constellation-by-uk-scientists/
In today's action packed episode, we talk all things WWE so get your spandex on and lets go! From the fights, to the costumes, to the crazy characters, delve into a world where the chair is indeed a great weapon option.
Article URLs:
https://www.wwe.com/classics/history-of-wwe
https://www.espn.com/professional-wrestling/story/_/id/39378068/wrestlerank-2024-ranking-best-pro-wrestlers-60-1-wwe-aew-njpw-more
We're ballin' today! Like actually ballin', as in basket balls ya' know? Anyway, today we sink this pod with nothing but net as we discuss women's basketball. We give ourselves three points for this free throw!
Article URLs:
https://wbhof.com/about/history/
https://www.thoughtco.com/history-of-womens-basketball-in-america-3528489
https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/17/business/caitlin-clark-will-earn-a-usd76-535-salary-this-year-the-lowest-paid-nba-player-makes-usd1-1-million/index.html#:~:text=Caitlin%20Clark%2C%20who%20lifted%20women's,137%20times%20more%20than%20Clark
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/watching-sports-boosts-well-being-and-improves-your-health-according-to-ground-breaking-research/
Coach Jackie J on tiktok :)
We are so excited to bring you an episode on one of the most lovable cats, no girl, no cat girl? Anyway, today is all about Kitty White, I mean Hello Kitty, and her amazing friends (and lawsuits). Join the fun (and scandals) of the cutest cat franchise!
Article URLs:
https://zenpop.jp/en/blog/post/5231/the-history-of-hello-kitty
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Hello-Kitty https://hellokitty.fandom.com/wiki/Hello_Kitty
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/aussie-man-invents-weapon-in-war-against-invasive-asparagus-fern-the-asparagus-assassin/
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/bumblebees-share-knowledge-like-humans-and-chimpanzees-suggesting-the-hive-mind-is-more-personal/
While we've done an alcohol related pod before this one is more rice than barley, and sometimes even mold! Today we dive into what sake is, how it's made, and what you need to know about how to serve. That's as in serving to guests not a slay. All the same, slay or serve your next sake party by listening to this weeks podcast - pinkies up!
Article URLs:
https://japansake.or.jp/sake/en/basic/japanese-sake-history
https://japansake.or.jp/sake/en/basic/what-does-sake-taste-like/
https://japansake.or.jp/sake/en/basic/how-to-serve-sake/cups-vessels/
https://japansake.or.jp/sake/en/basic/how-to-serve-sake/basic-etiquette/
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/french-woman-smashes-previous-world-rope-climbing-record-by-reaching-eiffel-towers-2nd-floor-watch/
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/a-teacher-promised-his-1978-class-an-eclipse-party-he-just-hosted-it/
We are bringing back the solar series today with an episode all about the history of the space shuttle! How have we not covered this before? All we've done is talk your ear off about space with no real way of getting there; ridiculous. Today, we fix that, so strap in and hold on tight - we're headed for the count down to blast off!
Article URLs:
https://www.nasa.gov/reference/the-space-shuttlehttps://www.nasa.gov/space-shuttle/
https://airandspace.si.edu/explore/stories/apollo-11-launch-vehicle-and-spacecraft#:~:text=Traveling%20to%20the%20Moon%20and,an%20American%20on%20the%20Moon.
https://airandspace.si.edu/stories/editorial/looking-closer-saturn-v
https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/april-12-1981-launch-of-first-shuttle-mission/
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/british-man-finishes-his-run-across-africa-385-marathons-in-352-days/
The title doesn't lie, we really did have a whale of a time breaching the topic of our amazing Cetaceans! Learn about all different types of whales from Humpbacks to Orcas and flip for joy as we dive deep in today's episode.
Article URLs:
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/whale-facts
https://us.whales.org/whales-dolphins/species-guide/
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/how-did-whales-evolve-73276956/
https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/education/teachers/whales/species-spotlight.html
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/indian-biologist-finds-beautiful-blue-gecko-named-the-new-species-vangoghgi/
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/us-scientists-are-preparing-to-launch-a-gas-station-into-space-to-provide-refueling-to-extend-missions/
Whether a hard core fan from the 90s or a noob to the tube, today we are talking the history of Japanese Animation! With it's grip on cultures and countries around the world today, this iconic style has been climbing in popularity with full blown apps and streaming services dedicated to the art. From Manga stans to Anime fans, join us in learning all about this awesome obsession!
Article URLs:
https://www.nippon.com/en/features/h00043/
https://www.ranker.com/list/most-popular-anime-today/ranker-anime
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/coffee-grounds-show-potential-to-clean-up-common-water-contamination-from-agriculture/
We'll take one box of each cookie please! Today we talk the history of the girl scouts - don't worry boys we'll have an episode or you too. Get ready for decades of empowering young, female, entrepreneurs!
Article URLs:
https://www.girlscouts.org
https://www.delish.com/food-news/a39368440/9-things-you-didnt-know-about-girl-scout-cookies/
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/the-largest-environmental-restoration-in-history-continues-to-restart-the-heart-of-the-everglades
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/stargazers-paradise-oregon-outback-area-named-worlds-largest-dark-sky-sanctuary/
We are going beyond the bog and diving deep into the reeds in today's pod! Today we are "preserving" the history of bogs by telling YOU all about them and definitely NOT discussing anything spooky. Why would it be spooky? It's just a bog...right?
Article URLs:
https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/bog/
https://science.time.com/2013/07/28/the-bodies-in-the-bogs-an-eerie-gift-from-the-iron-age/
https://historycollection.com/10-creepy-secrets-bog-bodies-world/
https://www.today.com/parents/family/bus-driver-saves-day-gets-pajamas-for-boy-rcna139017
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/vet-student-takes-neglected-golden-retriever-on-weight-loss-journey-thousands-flock-to-insta-to-watch/
We'll try not to talk at a snails pace but we will be talking about snails in todays pod! Discover the world of these slimy, slithery, shelled friend and why sometimes a little butter and garlic goes a long way...just kidding we aren't eating them I promise.
Article URLs:
https://www.carnegiemnh.org/science/mollusks/landsnailecology.html
https://www.britannica.com/animal/nematode
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/snails-get-shells-questions-readers-180978856/#:~:text=Q%3A%20How%20do%20snails%20get%20their%20shells%3F&text=All%20mollusks%20build%20their%20own%20shells%2C%20whether%20they%20live%20in,carbonate%2C%20which%20crystallize%20and%20harden.
https://animals.howstuffworks.com/marine-life/do-snails-get-shells.htm
https://www.molluscs.at/gastropoda/index.html?/gastropoda/morphology/nutrition2.html
https://www.birdsandblooms.com/gardening/backyard-wildlife/snail-facts/
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/overt-offers-3d-reconstructions-of-thousands-of-vertebrate/
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/car-t-cell-therapy-achieves-near-complete-tumor-regression-in-brain-cancer-after-five-days/
We are getting on the right track today with the history of trains! From steam engines to bullet trains, we get to cover them all so mind the crossing guards while we zoom through the station.
Article URLs:
https://www.volocars.com/blog/complete-history-of-trains
http://www.trainhistory.net/train-facts/train-types/
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/women-get-the-same-exercise-benefits-as-men-but-with-less-effort-huge-study-shows/
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/uk-gardeners-playing-key-role-on-frontlines-of-detecting-future-invasive-plants-get-involved/
Subways, monorails, buses, and planes, todays pod is all about that public transportation; or in some countries, the lack of! We dive into the options available to most places and where and why the lack of such vital resource can cause issues for us modern humans. Hopefully we won't have to hail a cab for this one!
Article URLs:
https://oxfordre.com/americanhistory/display/10.1093/acrefore/9780199329175.001.0001/acrefore-9780199329175-e-28 https://www.thehighline.org/history/
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/new-sustainable-florida-neighborhood-survived-hurricanes-when-nearby-homes-were-devastated-and-never-lost-power/
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/century-of-tree-planting-stalls-the-warming-effects-in-the-eastern-united-states-says-study/
We are airborne in today's pod all about the history of airplanes! You've probably heard the basics from your history class but we are taking a nose dive into the nitty gritty of our manmade tubes with wings.
Article URLs:
https://www.wright-brothers.org/History_Wing/History_of_the_Airplane/History_of_the_Airplane_Intro/History_of_the_Airplane_Intro.htm
https://www.grc.nasa.gov/www/k-12/UEET/StudentSite/historyofflight.html
https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/types-of-airplanes
https://www.sheffield.com/2022/difference-between-jet-and-airplane.html
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/explorers-say-they-think-theyve-found-amelia-earharts-long-lost-plane/
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/the-worlds-highest-spokeless-ferris-wheel-set-for-construction/
Our world is full of fun guys, I mean FUNGIS! Today we delve into the mysteries of mushrooms, from safe to eat to may don't even look at that one the wrong way.
Article URLs:
https://www.britannica.com/science/mushroom https://www.pbs.org/food/the-history-kitchen/edible-mushrooms/
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/nov/07/gen-z-interior-tiktok-trends-squiggle-mirror-pastels
https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/gen-z-vs-millennial-design-trends-tiktok-37335405
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/solid-state-ev-batteries-overcome-safety-and-climate-concerns-of-lithium-ions/
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/1000-manatees-converge-on-florida-state-park-to-keep-warm-in-record-breaking-sighting/
This week, we are diving deep in the deadly sea tube of fear and talk about the history and types of submarines! While absolutely an amazing piece of technology, we can't help but be a little afraid right?
Article URLs:
https://www.britannica.com/technology/submarine-naval-vessel
https://www.history.navy.mil/content/history/museums/nmusn/education/educational-resources/history-of-submarines/submarine-development--a-short-history.html
https://www.worldwideboat.com/knowledgebase/a-history-of-submarines-and-u-boats
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Submarine
https://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/technology/subs/subs.html
https://encounteredu.com/cpd/subject-updates/learn-more-how-are-submarines-used-for-deep-ocean-exploration
https://www.ingentaconnect.com/contentone/mts/mtsj/1999/00000033/00000004/art00003?crawler=true#:~:text=The%20global%20fleet%20of%20deep,Russia%20and%20the%20United%20States.
https://www.sublant.usff.navy.mil/About-Us/Submarine-Facts/#:~:text=Today's%20submarine%20force%20is%20the,and%20four%20guided%2Dmissile%20submarines.
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/the-tallest-building-in-america-may-soon-be-in-oklahoma/
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/t-cell-fountain-of-youth-may-work-after-just-one-treatment/
Some of us are looking for love, some of us are looking for a good time, and some of us are just looking...because my goodness there's a lot to look at, good and bad. Join us as we dive into the crazy world of dating apps and maybe grab some useful tidbits before valentines day!
Article URLs:
https://www.forbes.com/health/dating/best-dating-apps/
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/timeline-online-dating-fr_b_9228040
https://news.asu.edu/20230119-university-news-more-internet-matches-are-leading-happy-marriages#:~:text=According%20to%20a%202013%20study,met%20in%20more%20traditional%20ways
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/online-dating-vs-offline_b_4037867
Unexpectedly topical, today we are talking about volcanos in the wake of not one but two eruptions that have already occurred prior to this pod going live! Of course volcanos are horrifying and is usually linked to the catastrophie that was Pompeii but volcanos are also a wonder of the world and crazy to capture while spewing how lava and ask hundreds of feet into the air. Try not to erupt with excitement as we talk all things volcanos!
Volcano Updates: https://www.usgs.gov/programs/VHP/volcano-updates
Article URLs:
https://geologyscience.com/natural-hazards/volcanic-eruption/the-history-of-volcanic-eruptions/?amp
https://www.amnh.org/explore/ology/earth/power-of-plate-tectonics/volcanoes#:~:text=Most%20of%20the%20world's%20volcanoes,under%2C%20a%20thicker%20continental%20plate.
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanic_ash/ash.html#:~:text=Volcanic%20ash%20is%20not%20the,256th%20in)%20in%20diameter).
https://volcano.oregonstate.edu/faq/what-lava-made#:~:text=Lava%20is%20made%20up%20of,crystals%2C%20liquid%2C%20and%20bubbles.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/18/world/europe/iceland-volcano-eruption-earthquakes.html
https://owlcation.com/stem/Supervolcanoes-Around-the-World
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/vesuvius-erupts
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Vesuvius#Eruptions
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-67771640
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/you-wont-believe-your-eyes-watching-this-mouse-tidy-up-a-mans-garden-shed-workbench/
Its one of the most popular yet expensive new hobbies on the market and we want to talk about it! Time consuming but visually so satisfying, 3D printing is everywhere and people are making some crazy creative things. Today we discuss how it works, what it costs, and how you could get started making anything from flower pots to life-size Pokémon.
Article URLs:
https://www.hubs.com/guides/3d-printing/#chap
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/archeologists-confirm-oldest-viking-ship-burial-in-all-scandinavia-could-re-write-the-viking-age/
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/new-enzyme-allows-crispr-technology-to-accurately-target-almost-any-human-gene/
Jenkies, I can't see without my glasses! So we are going to discuss how they helped those of us without 20/20 see the world. Today we talk about the history of glasses and contacts and they're changes as technology advanced for people whose world is a literal blur!
Article URLs:
https://atlanticeyeinstitute.com/the-history-of-eyeglasses/
https://www.mastereyeassociates.com/contact-lens-history
https://www.vistareye.com/types-of-corrective-eye-surgery/
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/miracle-evacuation-from-burning-japanese-airplane-credited-to-disciplined-passengers-and-crew/
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/oklahoma-13-year-old-believed-to-be-first-person-ever-to-beat-tetris/
If you don't know, Blair was an amazing swimmer through her education years and we are stoked to talk about it! Learn about all of the different techniques and drills you need in your swim cap to take on the water while we discuss all things swimming.
Article URLs:
https://www.britannica.com/sports/swimming-sport
https://olympics.com/en/news/the-history-of-olympic-swimming
https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/swimming/swimmers/health_benefits_water_exercise.html
https://olympics.com/en/news/the-history-of-olympic-swimming
https://www.cdc.gov/drowning/prevention/index.html
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/swimming-joint-friendly-and-good-for-the-heart
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/incredible-pictures-show-jupiters-volcanic-moon-io-in-stunning-detail/
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/spacefaring-japan-looks-to-become-the-5th-country-to-land-on-the-moon-this-month/
This is almost like the sequal to our podcast about cats but more bark than hiss! Today we are learning the history of the humans' most timeless companion and how they've evolved into all of the amazing breeds across the globe. If you haven't guessed it, today is the dog's day!
Article URLs:
https://historycooperative.org/the-history-of-dogs/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2023/03/17/how-many-dog-breeds/11360023002/
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/12/08/fact-sheet-president-biden-announces-billions-to-deliver-world-class-high-speed-rail-and-launch-new-passenger-rail-corridors-across-the-country/
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/sculptor-carves-life-sized-willy-wonka-using-220-lbs-of-chocolate-in-londons-trafalgar-square-video/
If you were raised in the 90s to early 2000s you remember the joy (or the unadulterated horror) of watching Christmas claymation movies! Today we discuss what claymation is, the painstakingly difficult process of making one into a movie, and of course, our opinions on the subject: fans or feared?
Article URLs:
https://animationexplainers.com/clay-animation-history/
https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/rankin-bass-christmas-claymation-movies/
animationsupplies.net/news/post/stop-motion-history
https://nonstopnerd.com/2021/12/12/christmas-claymation-movies-the-forgotten-cinematic-universe/
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/detroit-road-can-now-charge-electric-cars-as-they-drive-on-it/
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/treasure-uncovered-in-3-mile-scatter-trail-from-most-famous-shipwreck-the-maravillas/
Tis the season for angel imagery but honestly, you can find it pretty much anywhere regardless of the holidays! Today we are talking about what an angel is and what kinds might be out there just in time for the season of celebrations. Oh yeah, and some angels are just wheels with eyes - just a little holiday nightmare fuel!
Article URLs:
https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends/ancient-angels-heavenly-messengers-or-myths-origins-cherubim-part-i-008615
https://owlcation.com/humanities/AngelsinWesternCultureAShortHistoryofAngelsandAngelicBeings https://people.howstuffworks.com/9-types-of-angels.htm
https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/what-are-the-different-types-of-angels-in-the-bible.html
https://globalbizarre.com/nine-orders-of-angels/
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/free-engagement-ring-to-couples-who-include-cats-in-their-plans-for-wedding-proposal-in-december/
We've all heard the tails of the big-footed terror and seen the grainiest of photos "proving" his existence whether in the red woods of the California forests or climbing the snowy summit of the Himalayas. Today we tell the stories behind these monster legends and discuss our thoughts on what these beasts may be: man made or real creatures on the prowl?
Article URLs:
https://www.history.com/news/bigfoot-legend-newspaper
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/why-bigfoot-and-abominable-snowman-loom-large-human-imagination-180975365/
https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/strange-creatures/yeti.htm
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/nasa-turns-light-into-sound-frequency-creating-a-milky-way-symphony-listen/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YIERCD5PYY&feature=youtu.be
While it's not much of a secret anymore, the World's Largest Cave, Hang Song Doong, is capturing the modern world in wonder! With it's own, seemingly detached ecosystem, separate from our world above, this amazing cave will make you feel like you've stepped into an entirely different world. Today, we are cave explorers!
Article URLs:
https://oxalisadventure.com/cave/son-doong-cave/
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/stranded-sheep-rescued-after-two-years-of-loneliness-at-the-base-of-a-scottish-cliff/
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/3-friends-all-over-100-reveal-secrets-to-long-life-including-boy-toy-nearby/
With some many amazing monuments and places around the world, we couldn't not discuss one of the greats: Taj Mahal! Today we learn the history and wonder of this amazing masterpiece including what you can do to see it all for yourself.
Article URLs:
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/world-heritage/article/taj-mahal
https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/252/
https://www.tajmahal.gov.in/history-of-the-taj-mahal.aspx
https://www.wipo.int/wipo_magazine/en/ip-at-work/2022/japanese-robotics.html
We are taking it back to High School World History class today to discuss the one, the only, Great Wall of China! Rediscover what you used to know about this massive, man-made project; the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Article URLs:
https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-china/great-wall-of-china
https://www.travelchinaguide.com/china_great_wall/facts/
https://www.chinahighlights.com/greatwall/current-situation-of-the-great-wall.htm
https://www.positive.news/society/tilos-the-worlds-first-zero-waste-island/
https://www.positive.news/environment/spains-latest-weapon-against-wildfires-wild-horses/
Whether you're throwing it back at a college dorm or owning a club dancefloor, we've all been there; ya know, passed out on the floor? When you wake up the next day, you're going to wish you'd listened to this pod. Join us as we discussing the best of the best hangover foods - and yes we WILL hold your hair.Article URLs:https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/travel/2020/12/hangover-cures-around-the-world https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/hangover-food-drink-cures-world/index.html https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326506#what-to-avoidhttps://www.gov.wales/wales-leads-way-snares-and-glue-traps-total-banhttps://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_23_4581https://iapp.org/news/a/california-governor-signs-ca-delete-act-into-law/#:~:text=California%20added%20another%20legal%20arrow,Newsom%20to%20sign%20the%20bill.
This may be too soon as many still mourn the loss of one of the best animal enthusiasts in the world but today, we are talking sting rays! Join us as we discuss the different kinds of these underwater, bird-like fish that glide within seas across the globe.Article URLs:https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Stingray https://www.subdiversion.es/en/species/vertebrates/elasmobranchs/stingrays/ https://oceana.org/marine-life/spotted-eagle-ray/https://oceana.org/marine-life/giant-manta-ray/ https://oceana.org/marine-life/southern-stingray/ https://oceana.org/marine-life/cownose-ray/https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/dominos-unveils-new-emergency-pizza-program-sending-one-free-medium-pizza-when-you-need-it-most/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/scientists-prove-gingers-are-totally-normal-having-been-around-for-millions-of-years-in-other-species/
It's hard to believe we are a year in and 50 episodes deep into this VERY mediocre podcast but here we are! Today we talk about a year of fun, laughter, and of course, mediocrity - Cheers to you and the MCP fam!
Voting is upon us in this upcoming year - the biggest of voting for the Untied States in most citizens' eyes - and we are here to prepare you by giving you an overview of what is called the electoral college! Learn exactly how your vote keeps this democratic cog turning and maybe some interesting suggestions on how it could even be improved.Article URLs:https://www.archives.gov/electoral-college/about https://www.archives.gov/electoral-college/electors#selection https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9H3gvnN468 https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news/5193/MIT-039-s-Breakthrough-Ocean-Water-Transformed-Into-Affordable-Freshwater#:~:text=MIT's%20Breakthrough%3A%20Ocean%20Water%20Transformed%20Into%20Affordable%20Freshwater,-October%208%2C%202023&text=Engineers%20from%20MIT%20and%20China,and%20fueled%20by%20solar%20energy.https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news/5195/Billionaire-Manages-To-Give-Away-His-Entire-Fortune-During-His-Lifetime
Today we dive into some of the origins of Halloween's most popular ghouls that walk the night! Join us as we talk about, mummies, werewolves, and creepy clowns to get that chill down your spine.Article URLs:https://www.history.com/news/halloween-folk-legends
Whats time is it?! Mountain clock time! Yes you did read that correctly. Today we learn all about the massive clock being built in Texas by Jeff Basos made for 10,000 years in the future. Will time stand still or feel like an eternity during this weeks pod? Listen now before time runs out!Article URLs:https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/jeff-bezos-will-soon-brings-us-a-10000-year-clock-inside-a-mountain https://longnow.org/clock/https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/farmers-show-off-mammoth-produce-at-county-fair-headlined-by-1300-lbs-pumpkin/
It's getting colder here in the northern hemisphere (or at least we are manifesting it so it counts). That means it's time to talk all things chilly and what better way to start than talking about the biggest winter deer around: the Moose! Today we discuss moose history, behavior, and athletics and make all the boy moose go WAH (if you don't get that reference please go watch the Princess Diaries and then come back).Article URLs:https://www.britannica.com/animal/moose-mammal https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm%3Fadfg%3Dlivewith.aggressivemoose#:~:text=Moose%20are%20not%20normally%20aggressive,them%20too%20closely%20for%20safety. https://bmcgenomics.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12864-020-07208-3 https://www.treehugger.com/moose-facts-5074548 https://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/wildlife_pdf/moose1.pdfhttps://www.canarymedia.com/articles/solar/florida-is-now-adding-more-solar-power-than-any-other-state#:~:text=The%20Sunshine%20State%20connected%202,Solar%20Energy%20Industries%20Association%20and
From 7-Eleven to Bucee's this pod is all about the convenience of the convenience store. Listen along and share with us your favorite gas station food but only if its convenient for you!Article URLs:https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-02-01/a-brief-history-of-the-24-hour-convenience-storehttps://www.cspdailynews.com/top-202-convenience-stores-2023 https://www.convenience.org/About-NACS/https://theweek.com/life/good-news/1026096/good-news-dog-hero
With all the space episodes we've had recently it felt the next best course of action was to discuss space exploration or at least the Hollywood version of that. Today we discuss one of the most iconic "space age" media, Star Trek!Article URLs:https://www.ex-astris-scientia.org/reports/trek_history.htm
Doing anything this weekend? How about a nice round of golf old chap? We'll play a 9'er and head over to ye olde country club for a drink! What do you think? Just kidding we suck at golf but we reserve the right to host a whole podcast about it!Article URLs:https://www.history.com/news/who-invented-golf-originshttps://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/The-History-of-Golf/https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/a-powerful-antibiotic-that-can-tackle-superbugs-has-been-discovered-in-the-dark-matter-of-bacteria/
We are finally chatting about that big ol' orange gas ball in the sky! It warms us up, gives people sunburns across the world, and is overall another reason for life here on Earth. Today, we discuss the Sun!Article URLs:https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/solar-system/sun/overview/ https://universe.nasa.gov/stars/types/https://www.today.com/food/people/couple-makes-mission-visit-every-diner-in-new-jersey-rcna97963https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/is-that-a-llama-or-a-horse-no-an-incredible-rare-spotless-giraffe/
I almost invested in a company providing tourist services in Egypt until I realised it was a pyramid selling scheme - Get it? Okay fine, we will get right to the...point. Some would say these three types of pyramids have nothing in common, and while they're not wrong, we are going to spend time talking about them anyway. Hopefully the fun and excitement of pyramid talk doesn't erode during today's pod!Article URLs:https://www.si.edu/spotlight/ancient-egypt/pyramid https://www.britannica.com/story/whats-inside-the-pyramid-at-chichn-itz https://ag.ny.gov/pyramid-schemes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernie_Madoff#:~:text=Bernard%20Lawrence%20Madoff%20(%2F%CB%88m,of%20the%20Nasdaq%20stock%20exchange.https://theweek.com/briefing/it-wasnt-all-bad/1025848/the-weeks-good-news-august-17-2023
We have finally made it back to our home planet in our solar series! Welcome to Earth lovelies.Article URLs:https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/earth/overview/https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/mister-rogers-had-a-point-routinely-greeting-six-neighbors-maximizes-wellbeing-outcomes/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/dozens-of-messages-in-bottles-tossed-by-a-nantucket-fisherman-are-found-around-the-world/
While we have no intention of doing a TikTok dance we are still suckered into watching other people break it down. Today we tackle the doomscroll social app that can make you cry and laugh within three second intervals and across hours of unaccounted for time - what a journey!
Article URLs:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TikTok https://www.businessofapps.com/data/tik-tok-statistics/
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/10/style/what-is-tik-tok.html
https://theweek.com/briefing/it-wasnt-all-bad/1025329/the-weeks-good-news-july-27-2023
Pluto has been downgraded from planet to dwarf planet and we aren't happy about it. Join us as we give Pluto the time it deserves as our final planet in the solar system in today's pod - Justice for Pluto!Good News Beluga Cam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5X4OO3wNERUArticle URLs:https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/dwarf-planets/pluto/overview/ https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/solar-system/kuiper-belt/overview/ https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/solar-system/kuiper-belt/arrokoth-2014-mu69/overview/https://www.nasa.gov/feature/methane-snow-on-pluto-s-peakshttps://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/watch-migration-of-57000-beluga-whales-in-hudson-bay-now-live-streaming-on-this-beluga-cam/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/dance-away-your-tears-with-this-grief-disco-kiosk/
Many moons ago now we got distracted in our pod about National Parks by none other than a dairy reserve hidden in the caves of the U.S. Now, we are finally here to talk about it! Join this weeks pod where we talk all about the cheese cave - yum!Check out the link to visit the wonderous dairy cave: https://www.springfieldunderground.com/Article URLs:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRCNpcmxi6Q https://www.farmlinkproject.org/stories-and-features/cheese-caves-and-food-surpluses-why-the-u-s-government-currently-stores-1-4-billion-lbs-of-cheese https://www.iflscience.com/hundreds-of-feet-below-missouri-sits-a-14billionpound-store-of-government-cheese-63783 https://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/44728/20230706/inside-missouri-cheese-cave-why-u-s-government-store-billion.htmhttps://www.news-leader.com/story/news/2022/05/08/springfield-cheese-cave-missouri-dairy-companies-store-7-million-pounds/6785381001/https://theweek.com/life/good-news/1024960/the-weeks-good-news-july-13-2023
Anyone remember that Spongebob mermaid king guy? What was his name again? Frank? Daniel? Oh! Neptune that's right! To bad that's not even who we are talking about today. Join us as we continue our Solar Series in space instead of the deep blue sea as we discuss the planet Neptune.Article URLs:https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/neptune/overview/https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/vacant-office-near-d-c-turns-into-indoor-farm-using-empty-buildings-to-grow-food/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/paris-olympics-gets-11000-stadium-seats-made-of-recycled-city-plastic/
Every now and then its good to get out in the wilderness and touch some grass! We are here to give you the 411 on all the great places you can go to touch grass, sand, rocks, and more in this weeks pod all about U.S. National Parks.Article URLs:https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/index.htm https://www.nationalparktrips.com/parks/us-national-parks-by-state-list/#:~:text=California%20has%20the%20most%20with,five%2C%20and%20Colorado%20with%20four.https://theweek.com/briefing/it-wasnt-all-bad/1024801/the-weeks-good-news-july-6-2023 https://theweek.com/briefing/it-wasnt-all-bad/1024643/the-weeks-good-news-june-29-2023
Go ahead and get your giggles out now 'cause today, we're talkin' about Uranus. This gassy planet makes the laughs for itself as its got so much gas it rivals BP. But enough chit chat, why not get the jokes started here? What did Jupiter say to Neptune you may ask? Hey! I can see Uranus from here!Article URLs:https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/uranus/overview/https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/4ocean-collected-30-million-pounds-of-waste/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/some-of-the-best-national-parks-where-you-can-avoid-the-summer-crowds/Trash Tracker: https://www.4ocean.com/pages/impact
Everyone likes a little appreciation once and a while and celebrities are no exception! In today's pod, we discuss the history of some of the mainstream award shows and the true meaning behind nominated for the wins - taking all the W's and leaving the L's.Article URLs:https://collider.com/award-shows-streaming/ https://www.statista.com/statistics/189606/us-television-ratings-of-the-most-viewed-award-shows/https://www.recordingacademy.com/awards/voting-process https://www.oscars.org/about/join-academy https://www.emmys.com/members/how-to-joinhttps://theweek.com/life/good-news/1024221/the-weeks-good-news-june-15-2023
We've reached Saturn just in time to put a ring on it - aw man...someone already did! Well we are here already so I guess we'll still talk about it. Join us in part six of our "Solar Series" as we discuss Saturn!Article URLs:https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/saturn/in-depth/https://buffalonews.com/south-korea-puts-its-food-scraps-to-good-use/article_71852a0d-ffd8-5b85-bc2c-c66de4d55915.html#:~:text=Food%20waste%20is%20processed%20at,and%20fuel%20for%20heating%20homes.
We are going on an adventure to find and discuss the most obscure theme parks the world has to offer! From active to abandonned, join us we discover just how fun the "weird" can be.Article URLs:https://www.napha.org/ https://thepointsguy.com/news/quirky-theme-parks/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/experience/america/theme-parks/2019/04/23/theme-amusement-parks/3544107002/ https://www.bakken.dk/english/ https://www.holidayworld.com/shows-events/holidog-friends/https://theweek.com/briefing/it-wasnt-all-bad/1024128/the-weeks-good-news-june-8-2023
This next planet in our solar system is in a gas, I mean CLASS, of its own! Join us as we explore the thickest, I mean BIGGEST, planet in our solar system; Jupiter will also definitely moon you I mean...it has, like, 80 of those things ya know?Article URLs:https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/jupiter/in-depth/https://www.today.com/news/77-year-old-woman-gets-married-rcna84425 https://www.today.com/parents/cute/72-year-old-man-graduates-college-georgia-99-mom-rcna86694
Okay, no, we aren't actually going to Disney but we are going to talk about it - I dream is a wish your heart makes you know? Join us as we discuss the viral "Disney Adults" and bring your childhood back to life!Article URLs:https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=disney%20bounding https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Disney%20Adult https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/disney-adults-tiktok-hated-internet-1370226/https://www.insider.com/what-are-disney-adult-fans-2021-8#there-are-different-levels-of-grown-up-disney-fans-2https://theweek.com/life/good-news/1023753/the-weeks-good-news-may-25-2023
You guessed it! Welcome to Part 4 of our "Solar Series" where we talk about the "Red Planet", Mars. This is one of the most explored planets in our solar system and we have a lot to say about big red so strap on your helmets and lets blast off!
There may or may not be jokes regarding Carnival Cruise lines being similar to paying hundreds of thousands of dollars to hang out in an acquatic Walmart for week; we are not here to confirm nor deny that. Ride the waves with us this week as we discuss cruising the high seas - the good, the bad, and the ugly!Article URLs:https://cruiseshiptraveller.com/how-many-cruise-ships/ https://www.npca.org/articles/1925-get-on-a-boat-tips-for-choosing-a-responsible-cruise?s_src=g_grants_ads&gclid=CjwKCAjw6vyiBhB_EiwAQJRopqW3IT1Ld52r1BIITAbIbnQfk1h5svT9Wk_2ge5RqmJGLCdtya6ZgRoCy2AQAvD_BwE https://uncruise.com/pages/our-uncruise-story https://www.popsci.com/environment/why-cruise-ships-are-bad-for-the-environment/https://foe.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/CruiseShipReportCard_2022_final-July-25.pdfhttps://theweek.com/briefing/it-wasnt-all-bad/1023408/the-weeks-good-news-may-11-2023
We are launching into the second planet in our solar system this week - Venus! With many references in pop culture and mythology, Venus is a popular planet and we can't wait to talk about all of her beauty in this weeks pod.Article URLs:https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/venus/exploration/https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/mars-rover-discovers-liquid-salt-water-on-the-red-planet-for-the-first-time/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/skyscraper-bursting-with-80000-plants-opens-in-singapore/
Episode 2 of our Social Media series goes to Instagram. Listen while we do a deep dive on one of the most popular social media platforms to date. Whether you like to post good food, beautiful landscapes, or just thirst traps, regardless we are doing for the 'gram.Article URLs:https://help.instagram.com/424737657584573 https://www.socialpilot.co/instagram-marketing/instagram-stats https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/2056305120912488https://www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-16-of-2023/
We are blasting off again in part two of our Solar Series but this time we are headed to planet Mercury! Join us as we discuss all of the coolest things about the planet closest to the sun; well I guess all of the HOTEST things...ya know...cause it's closest to the sun? Haha...just listen to the podcast...Article URLs:https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/mercury/overview/ https://exoplanets.nasa.gov/what-is-an-exoplanet/planet-types/overview/https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/19/business/mcdonalds-big-mac-sauce/index.html https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/20/business/ikea-us-2b-expansion/index.html
Join us as we combine our love of cookies and science and learn about the tasty, if not a little sus, origins of Oreos! Banter with us and a special guest about the best Oreo flavor and the best way to eat them; the correct answer being to pull them apart first right? No one better be eating Oreos whole now ya' hear?!Article URLs:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oreo https://www.thoughtco.com/history-of-the-oreo-cookie-1779206 https://medium.com/@mail_81120/85-oreo-flavors-the-complete-list-of-all-oreo-flavors-38ecee49d165https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/liam-payne-tommy-fury-soccer-aid-49143704
We're just giving you some space ok? A whole galaxy full! Join us for part one of our new "Solar Series" where we talk planets and galaxies far far away; and some closer to home.Article URLs:https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/moons/earths-moon/in-depth/ https://moon.nasa.gov/exploration/history/https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/rooms-filled-with-plants-could-protect-us-from-colds-and-flu-by-disinfecting-air-study-finds/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/colorful-mumbai-overpass-goes-viral-on-twitter-after-being-converted-into-sporting-complex-for-cricket-and-badminton/
We're taking you on a trip to the thrift shop and in the words of Macklemore, we are "dressed in all pink 'cept [our] gator shoes; those are green"...or something like that. Join us as we discuss the pros and cons of thrifting and our hot takes on social platforms that have made saving some dough a little easier!Article URLs:https://www.goodwill.org/blog/shop/three-reasons-why-thrifting-is-better-for-the-environment/#:~:text=2)%20Fewer%20Things%20are%20Thrown,end%20up%20in%20the%20trash.https://www.popsci.com/story/environment/thrift-second-hand-shopping-sustainable-ethical/https://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/article/is-thrifting-ethicalhttps://theweek.com/briefing/it-wasnt-all-bad/1022025/the-weeks-good-news-march-23-2023 https://theweek.com/briefing/it-wasnt-all-bad/1022230/the-weeks-good-news-march-30-2023
No, we aren't playing a "Get to Know" me game. Today's podcast is all about hockey and we are ready for a rumble. Join us for a gloves off kind of chat as we pass the puck on all things NHL!Article URLs:https://www.espn.com/nhl/stats nhl.com/info/teams https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Season_structure_of_the_NHL#:~:text=In%20the%20regular%20season%2C%20which,games%20which%20determine%20their%20standings. https://www.hockeymonkey.com/learn/hockey-positions https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Hockey_League#:~:text=The%20National%20Hockey%20League%20was%20established%20in%201917%20as%20the,leagues%20in%20professional%20ice%20hockey. https://records.nhl.com/history https://www.nhl.com/news/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-hockey-hall-of-fame/c-369724https://www.retroseasons.com/leagues/nha/ https://www.britannica.com/topic/National-Hockey-League https://dbpedia.org/page/Rover_(ice_hockey)https://www.today.com/pets/dog-lopsided-face-finds-loving-family-drove-2500-miles-rcna74786 https://www.today.com/food/restaurants/grandmothers-restaurant-enoteca-maria-staten-island-rcna73999
Food has a way of bringing people together so come on over; you're definitely invited! Today we discuss the amazing Julia Child in the final episode of our Women's History month series. Join us as we discuss Ms. Child's culinary adventure through history and learn about why her cooking made history.Article URLs:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135503/https://www.britannica.com/topic/Smith-College https://juliachildfoundation.org/timeline/#https://theweek.com/briefing/it-wasnt-all-bad/1021639/the-weeks-good-news-march-9-2023
Welcome to another obscure, woman-related podcast where we take a surface level dive into our goddess, Mother Earth. Join us as Kyrstin struggles through the complex names surrounding these women of ancient power and provides context for how prominant Mother Nature is even in the modern world.
Article URLs:
http://ydalir.ca/norsegods/jord/ https://norse-mythology.org/jord/
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Jord
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mother%20Nature
https://www.farmersalmanac.com/weather-ology-mother-earth-17148
http://www.greekmedicine.net/mythology/mythology.html
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/eli-lilly-caps-cost-insulin-35-month-rcna72713
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/free-contraception-bc-explained-1.6764286
Can women be funny? Absolutely! and Tina Fey is proof. Sit back and relax as you learn that all your favorite things have been written or produced by Tina Fey.
Article URLs:
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Tina-Fey
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0275486/?ref_=rvi_nm
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/mar/03/tina-fey-its-a-terrible-time-for-women-in-comedy
https://theweek.com/briefing/it-wasnt-all-bad/1020619/the-weeks-good-news-feb-2-2023
https://theweek.com/life/good-news/1021445/the-weeks-good-news-march-2-2023
Want to know what the buzz is about this week? This week is all about the bees - Queen Bees that is. Come join the hive in this week's podcast: we promise we don't sting!
Article URLs:
https://www.geesbees.ca/post/the-queen-bee#:~:text=The%20queen%20bee%20is%20a,who%20groom%20and%20feed%20her.
https://savvygardening.com/types-of-bees/
https://savvygardening.com/supporting-native-bees/
https://www.bayjournal.com/news/climate_change/sheep-and-solar-panels-using-solar-sites-for-pastureland/article_c1899a84-c4e2-11ec-b63c-7fa1a501105d.html
https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/26/health/healthiest-bread-wellness/index.html
We may be showing our age with this one but we are secure enough to geek out a little on our Pinterest era. We built wedding boards, checked clothing trends, and learned how to cook, all from the palm of our hands through the original "doom scroll" app. Our podcast this week delves into Pinterest and it's iron grip on even today's generations!
Article URLs:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinterest
https://newsroom.pinterest.com/en/company
https://theweek.com/briefing/it-wasnt-all-bad/1021047/the-weeks-good-news-feb-16-2023
TRIGGER WARNING: Discussions surrounding alcohol! If you need to skip this one, please do so and put your health and wellbeing first. If you or a loved one is suffering from addiction, please visit: https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/brochures-and-fact-sheets/treatment-alcohol-problems-finding-and-getting-help
Alcohol has stood the test of time from being the "safest" drinking option where water was a risk, to being the drink of choice for even the mildest of get togethers. This week's podcast takes us from mead to mixed drinks as we talk booze!
Article URLs:
https://www.thoughtco.com/history-of-alcohol-a-timeline-170889
https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/brochures-and-fact-sheets/treatment-alcohol-problems-finding-and-getting-help
https://www.girlscoutsnyc.org/en/support/donate-now.html
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/groundhog-day-2023-punxsutawney-phil-predicts-6-weeks-winter-rcna68769
Once a year the "love" scene bursts exponentially and it can be a bit cringe. Whether you love the romance or gag a little at the thought, we are still going to go through the history of Valentines Day and it's current staple as an economy-boosting holiday. Bring on the love or try and buy it in this week's lovey-dovey podcast!
Article URLs:
https://www.npr.org/2011/02/14/133693152/the-dark-origins-of-valentines-day
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_Howard_Shaw
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/a26052713/galentines-day/
https://www.history.com/topics/valentines-day/history-of-valentines-day-2
https://www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-5-of-2023/
https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/culture/the-middle-aged-punks-reviving-a-genre/
Look, realistically we are outing ourselves by doing a podcast specifically on One Direction, but yes, we are emotional and opinionated on this topic. Join us in our feels as we discuss the beginning, middle, and end of our One Direction era. Tissues are recommended for this one to either dry your tears of mourning or due to all your laughter - both reactions are welcome.
Article URLs:
https://www.britannica.com/topic/One-Direction
With space rocks always in microwave it can be hard to pick the right method of getting through the day. Today we talk crystals, gems, and methods that might not put your stars back in alignment but it never hurts to try. Since we aren't experts in anything, be sure to sage the house before listening to this one to prevent hazardous information from tainting the energy in here!
Article URls:
https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/7-chakras-for-beginners
https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/beauty/fitness-wellbeing/a43244/crystal-healing-beginners-guide/
https://www.healthline.com/health/healing-crystals-what-they-can-do-and-what-they-cant#lorea
https://theweek.com/briefing/it-wasnt-all-bad/1020028/the-weeks-good-news-jan-12-2023
https://theweek.com/briefing/it-wasnt-all-bad/1020197/the-weeks-good-news-jan-19-2023
Pour overs, Starbies, locally sourced, or K-Cup brewed. Grab your cup of "joe", hot or iced, and join us as we talk all about the origins of our favorite bean juice. We have to be quick though; everyone knows coffee is a GREAT laxative...
Article URLs:
https://www.ncausa.org/about-coffee/history-of-coffee
https://nationalcoffee.blog/2015/12/15/5-attempts-to-ban-coffee-in-history/
https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/types-of-coffee/
https://www.ktnv.com/news/las-vegas-restaurant-goes-from-having-almost-no-customers-to-sold-out-after-review-from-famous-tiktoker
https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/07/us/honeybee-vaccine-usda-approval-scn-trnd/index.html
Whether you're obsessed with sandlewood, lavender, or mint, there's a smell for you! Today's pod talks all about aromatherapy; a technique used to reduce your anxiety with the power of your schnoz and amazing scents. Come take a whiff!
Article URLs:
https://www.healthline.com/health/what-is-aromatherapy#who-to-see
https://www.webmd.com/balance/stress-management/aromatherapy-overview
https://www.alliance-aromatherapists.org/Aromatherapy/
www.webmd.com/balance/stress-management/aromatherapy-overview
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mark-cuban-cost-plus-drug-company/
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/couple-shares-birthday-welcomed-first-baby-on-their-birthday-december-18-huntsville-hospital/
An episode all about vehicles, a subject we are the opposite of experts in! Join us as we "Tokyo Drift" our way through the history of cars and their "Tire" marks on the world - VROOM-VROOM!
Article URLs:
https://www.statista.com/chart/18208/means-of-transportation-used-by-us-commuters/
https://www.explainthatstuff.com/historyofcars.html
https://luxe.digital/lifestyle/cars/most-expensive-cars/
https://www.way.com/blog/cheapest-cars-in-the-world/
https://www.bbc.com/news/health-63859184
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20221213-why-christmas-trees-may-be-good-for-the-environment
https://www.npr.org/2022/12/07/1141180557/jonathan-tortoise-birthday-190
Blair and I discuss the history of same-sex education and it's place in today's learning environments. We also take a dive into our own experience going to an all girls college - the good, the bad, the interesting, the hilarious, and the ugly.
Article URLs:
https://www.encyclopedia.com/children/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/womens-colleges-united-states
https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/articles/a-guide-to-womens-colleges
https://theweek.com/briefing/it-wasnt-all-bad/1019338/the-weeks-good-news-dec-15-2022
https://theweek.com/briefing/it-wasnt-all-bad/1018518/the-weeks-good-news-nov-17-2022
Another year, another celebration. We discuss winter holidays, awkward family gatherings, and gift giving across history. Anyone else stressed yet?
Article URLs:
https://stacker.com/stories/2063/holiday-gift-crazes-and-fads-past-100-years
https://toyawards.org/toyaward/winners.aspx
https://www.theedadvocate.org/december-global-holidays-2022-complete-list-of-winter-holidays/
https://nationaltoday.com/krampusnacht/
https://nationaltoday.com/immaculate-conception-day/
https://nationaltoday.com/las-posadas/
https://festivusweb.com/
A shallow dive into medicine and our love-hate relationship with all things medical. Someone call the nurse - I'm already queezy...
Article URLs:
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/car-t-cell-therapy-sends-lupus-into-remission-for-patients-using-specially-armed-immune-cells/
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/for-first-time-a-fatal-enzyme-deficiency-is-treated-in-the-womb-to-save-a-child/
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/u-s-gives-first-ever-approval-to-gut-microbiota-transplant-therapy/
Join us on a journey of self discovery where you learn about your star signs and it's "super real" impacts on your life. Feel free to use your new found knowledge to livin up your next family dinner - it's bound to be out of this world!
Article URLS:
https://www.dummies.com/article/body-mind-spirit/religion-spirituality/astrology/astrology-for-dummies-cheat-sheet-208253/
https://www.letseatcake.com/astrology-memes/
https://www.boredpanda.com/funny-zodiac-memes/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic
https://www.britannica.com/summary/astrology
https://www.allure.com/story/zodiac-sign-personality-traits-dates
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/potato-could-hold-key-to-beating-hospital-superbugs/
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/australia-sets-aside-30-of-land-mass-to-protect-its-unique-species/
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/new-florida-community-designed-for-resilience-survived-hurricane-ian-virtually-unscathed/
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/trial-results-show-alzheimers-drug-lecanemab-27pt-improvement/
Purrhaps the best podcast you've ever heard. Let us know if it was pawesome or straight up clawful; at the very least you found it hiss-terical? Okay, okay, no more cat puns, I was just kitten around.
Article URLs:
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/a-brief-history-of-house-cats-158390681/#:~:text=All%20domestic%20cats%2C%20the%20authors,up%20to%2012%2C000%20years%20ago.
https://petkeen.com/most-popular-pets-statistics/#:~:text=Dogs%20are%20the%20most%20popular,in%209.9%20million%20U.S.%20households.
https://www.britannica.com/animal/dog
https://www.npr.org/2022/10/21/1130251187/larry-the-cat-prime-minister?utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com
https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-finalizes-historic-rule-enabling-access-over-counter-hearing-aids-millions-americans
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Equate-Digital-Rechargeable-Hearing-Amplifier-Frequency-500-3-200Hz/730341254?athbdg=L1200
https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/3697568-mark-hamill-sent-500-drones-to-ukraine-in-past-month/
Hyping up the spookiest holiday of the year. We're talking costumes, candy, and, of course, crazy decorations for the season. Also, looking to donate to the Peptoc Hotline? Follow this link and keep the positivity rolling (also not sponsored just supported): https://westsideparentsfef.wixsite.com/felta/donate
Article URLs:
https://www.history.com/news/halloween-costume-trends-photos
https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/31/us/halloween-food-candy-history-apple-peels-cec/index.
https://www.npr.org/2007/10/24/15536354/soul-cakes-hallowed-offerings-for-hungry-ghosts
https://www.history.com/news/the-haunted-history-of-halloween-candy
https://www.delish.com/food/a37827339/best-and-worst-halloween-candy
https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2020-10-20/halloween-candy-power-rankings
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/g12267541/the-halloween-costume-everyone-was-wearing-the-year-you-were-born/?slide=1
https://www.theactivetimes.com/most-popular-halloween-costume-every-year-1983-2019
https://variety.com/feature/best-halloween-costumes-1234703556/
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/annabetts/fat-bear-week-winner-announced
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/oct/04/wax-worm-saliva-rapidly-breaks-down-plastic-bags-scientists-discover
https://www.foxnews.com/us/florida-woman-finds-lost-wedding-ring-hurricane-ian
https://beinspired.global/2022/04/11/students-create-a-free-telephone-hotline-to-provide-uplifting-messages/
A brief history of podcasts and how they've saturated an audio-based entertainment market with a lot of random giggling in between.
Article URLs:
https://www.voices.com/blog/history-of-podcasts/ https://www.onefineplay.com/blog/a-brief-history-of-podcasting https://www.thepodcasthost.com/business-of-podcasting/when-did-podcasts-start/ https://podnews.net/article/first-podcast-feed-history https://benhammersley.com/about https://radioopensource.org/category/shows/ https://www.acf.hhs.gov/what-rss#:~:text=Listen,searching%20for%20information%20on%20websites. https://tylerbasu.com/top-10-reasons-to-start-a-podcast/ https://www.insider.com/leonardo-dicaprio-girlfriends-reddit-chart-2019-3 https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/coffee-drinking-linked-to-longevity-lower-risk-of-cardiovascular-disease https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/guard-cat-named-bandit-helped-stopped-armed-robbery-home-mississippi-m-rcna41299https://www.npr.org/2022/07/06/1109193929/the-first-gen-z-candidates-are-running-for-congress-and-running-against-compromi https://www.npr.org/2022/07/06/1109193929/the-first-gen-z-candidates-are-running-for-congress-and-running-against-compromi