Ruairi & Dara's R&D: Recent Episodes
Ruairi and Dara
Ruairi and Dara research a topic each during the week and develop their opinions and understanding of each others topics throughout the show.
On this episode, the boys discuss the Apollo 13 mission and the heroics that took place that saved the lives of the astronauts on board. The boys also discuss the origins of some of the most popular board games available today, such as Monopoly, Chess and Risk.
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In this episode, the boys learn about Spartacus and his slave rebellion against the Romans, and how a snake coiling around his head led to his eventual demise! The boys also delve into the lore and traditions of the holiday known as Groundhog Day and learn about its origins and the Groundhogs who have lived for over 100 years.
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In today's episode, Dara shares his findings from his research on the very first computer virus and shines a light on how damaging computer viruses can be. Ruairi breaks down the GameStop stock fiasco, and how a group of rogue traders from the r/WallStreetBets subreddit have managed to take on a New York-based hedge fund.
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The boys discuss Project Stargate, a mysterious project run by the CIA during the 1970s, 80s, and 90s. In the second half of the episode, the boys go on to learn about the Icelandic Banking Crisis, and how unchecked greed and mismanagement led to the fall (and rise) of a great nation.
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On this episode, the boys discuss the curse of Tippecanoe and how it may have great ramifications for the newly elected president of the United States, Joe Biden. They also learn about the French Revolutionary Wars, in particular the Battle of Den Helder.
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On this episode, the boys discuss incredible weather phenomena from around the world, including their personal experiences with ball lightening and sand devils. They also discuss and rank the best and worst Christmas Movies as they begin the transition into the festive season.
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On this episode, the boys discuss some incredible feats of human endurance, no to be confused with feet of human jurors, and the craziest of Roman emperors! Enjoy the most fluid episode yet.
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On this episode, the boys discuss maths, please don't turn off! It really good pwomise! We also discuss the 1904 Olympic Marathon which was more of a shambles than this episode and that is saying something. Like seriously, you will listen to this and come out more confused.
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On this episode, the boys discuss the terrible tale of the Loftus Hall devil and the mysteries of the ancient world. You know what else is ancient? Your Momma, gawdy Narnia!
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On this episode, the boys discuss another Irish Mystery, the Kidnapping of Shergar the famous racehorse from county Kildare and the weird and wonderful theory that the world is not flat but, instead has no core and potentially houses subterranean species. Enjoy you little munchkins.
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On this episode, the boys discuss the curious case of Peter Bergmann on the first episode of the Irish Mysteries mini-series. The boys then go on to talk about the Shortest Wars to have occurred and the Shortest Countries to have been in existence. Was Peter Bergmann a world renowned spy? Are the wars we fight really worth the blood shed?
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On this episode, the boys discuss how current technology will be influence all our lives in the very near future of 2025, from AI simulations to quantum computing the boys discuss it all. They also go over the events of the Northern Bank Heist which took place in 2004 in Belfast. An enthralling tale about deceit and accusations.
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On this episode, the boys discuss the history and lore of the Loch Ness Monster and have a right awld nash about stories that they believe would make good movies. Perhaps they should have combined both and mentioned that the tale of the Loch Ness Monster would have made a good movie, but noooooo they weren't that clever and waited until the description. Fools...
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On this episode, the boys discuss Greek Mythology, with a few "altered" names for pronunciation purposes, and the Irish Mob in New York and Boston. Whether they're feeling the weight of the world on their shoulders or grabbing the bull by the horns, the guys always manage to pull a show together. (The real ones know).
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On this episode, the boys finish off the story of Billy the Kid and begin Paper Airplanes. On this bizarre and unusual episode the twists and turns are never ending, especially when talking about Paper Airplanes. Who knew Paper Airplanes were so instrumental to developing many modern technologies?!
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On this episode, the boys discuss the life and times of the notorious Billy the Kid and incidents of Mass Hysteria around the world. If you can sit through this without clucking like a chicken, you're a beast #wowza.
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The first Halloween Special of Ruairi & Dara's R&D!
On this episode, the boys discuss the beginnings and lore of the Banshee and the Jack O Lantern. Both tales have spooky twists and turns, hopefully whilst listening you won't soil yourself!
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The first ever episode of Ruairi & Dara's R&D! On this episode, the boys discuss the ins and outs of animal animatronics, specifically dolphins and a couple of references to "Free Willy," and the life and times of the inspiration for the character of James Bond.
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