Academy of Anything: Recent Episodes
Austin French
Class is in session! Or something like that? Academy of Anything is the podcast for inquisitive students, curious hobbyists, and expert polymaths alike! From famous pink cetaceans in the Amazon basin to supermassive black holes at the center of our galaxies, the sky is no limit for this crew as we probe the planet and beyond for all the mysteries out there. Explore the topics you want to know more about through immersive storytelling and good ol' fact-finding here at the Academy. Education is a lifelong journey, so listeners of all ages are welcome on this trip!
This week we travel around the universe at 186,000 miles/hr. From the M87 galaxy to the center of our own Milky Way, we investigate stellar black holes and their much larger cousins supermassive black holes. It's not all darkness this week though! We explore the groundbreaking discoveries of Albert Einstein and some galactic fireworks so bright they outshine their entire galaxy. There are some mind-bending facts this week, but like always, we will navigate them together.
**June 29, 2022
Academy of Anything
Episode #2
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Hosted by: Austin French
AoA by A! Compelled to make lifelong learning more accessible and entertaining for everyone, Austin brings his endless curiosity and relentless positivity to every episode of the Academy of Anything. Dedicated to every nerdy learner and geeky dreamer out there, Austin believes that every great achievement begins with a little inspiration. It's never too late or too early to believe in yourself. Academy of Anything is a place for everyone, and he wouldn't have it any other way. Next time:Ever heard of Hercules? How about Atlas or Ophion? Ancient Greece is a mix of renowned myths and historic truths, and there is so much to unpack in this magnificent area of the world. Get ready for some "epic" learning. Explore the topics you want to know more about through immersive storytelling and good ol' fact finding here at the Academy. Education is a lifelong journey, so listeners of all ages are welcome on this trip!
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The stunning and mystical pink river dolphins of the Amazon basin are our shining stars for this inaugural episode of the Academy of Anything. What a treat! We explore everything from the cause of their unique pink coloring to the evolution of these pink cetaceans over millions of years. It's not all fun and games though. Mysterious local superstitions that have shrouded the pink river dolphins for generations are just the beginning of the troubles facing these aquatic marvels. River dolphins are dying at an alarming rate, and this probably isn't too much of a spoiler, but we humans are the ones to blame. It's not all hopeless though because there's still time to save them. We live in a world with pink dolphins for crying out loud! They are just one example of the treasures on this planet we call home, and I think they are certainly worth fighting for.
Class is in session! Or something like that? Academy of Anything is the podcast for inquisitive students, curious hobbyists, and expert polymaths alike! From famous pink cetaceans in the Amazon basin to supermassive black holes at the center of our galaxies, the sky is no limit for this crew as we probe the planet and beyond for all the mysteries out there. Explore the topics you want to know more about through immersive storytelling and good ol' fact finding here at the Academy. Education is a lifelong journey, so listeners of all ages are welcome on this trip!
**June 4, 2022
Academy of Anything
Episode 1 | Pink River Dolphins
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Take a Spin Around the AoA Websitehttps://academyofanything.comThe podcast is just beginning and just the beginning. Delve deeper into topics with special blog posts and community conversations on the Academy of Anything website. Show transcripts and special announcements are only the tip of the iceberg for this site.
Hosted by: Austin French
AoA by A! Compelled to make lifelong learning more accessible and entertaining for everyone, Austin brings his endless curiosity and relentless positivity to every episode of the Academy of Anything. Dedicated to every nerdy learner and geeky dreamer out there, Austin believes that every great achievement begins with a little inspiration. It's never too late or too early to believe in yourself. Academy of Anything is a place for everyone, and he wouldn't have it any other way.
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Next time:From the rivers of the Amazon to the center of the Milky Way galaxy! Next time we are looking into something entirely out of this world: black holes. Specifically supermassive black holes just like the one in the middle of our galaxy. I gotta warn ya though, things get pretty mindblowing so don’t be surprised if we all have a headache after. It’s a wild universe we live in, so let’s keep exploring. Tune in to find out more!
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Class is in session! Or something like that? Academy of Anything is the podcast for inquisitive students, curious hobbyists, and expert polymaths alike! From famous pink cetaceans in the Amazon basin to supermassive black holes at the center of our galaxies, the sky is no limit for this crew as we probe the planet and beyond for all the mysteries out there. Explore the topics you want to know more about through immersive storytelling and good ol' fact finding here at the Academy. Education is a lifelong journey, so listeners of all ages are welcome on this trip!
**June 3, 2022
Academy of Anything
Episode #0 - Preview
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Follow Us on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/AcademyofAny
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Take a Spin Around the AoA Websitehttps://academyofanything.comThe podcast is just beginning and just the beginning. Delve deeper into topics with special blog posts and community conversations on the Academy of Anything website. Show transcripts and special announcements are only the tip of the iceberg for this site.
Hosted by: Austin French
AoA by A! Compelled to make lifelong learning more accessible and entertaining for everyone, Austin brings his endless curiosity and relentless positivity to every episode of the Academy of Anything. Dedicated to every nerdy learner and geeky dreamer out there, Austin believes that every great achievement begins with a little inspiration. It's never too late or too early to believe in yourself. Academy of Anything is a place for everyone, and he wouldn't have it any other way. Next time:Join the celebration in our inaugural episode of the Academy of Anything as we explore the traditions of Brazilian ribeirinhos and their complicated relationships with their world-renowned cetacean neighbors. The Academy goes to South America as we investigate these stunning and mystical aquatic residents of the Amazon basin. The famous...pink toothed-whales? We're talking rainforests, climate change, extinction, endangered animals, and so much more. Tune in to find out!