Big Bright World Podcast: Recent Episodes
Abby & Elliani
Join Elliani and Abigail as they dive deep into important buzzworthy topics so you don't have to. New episodes released every Monday.
This episode delves into why people say Harry Potter has become an "instant classic." Abby & Elliani go through the different adaptation of Harry Potter, how Harry Potter has touched them, and why they think Harry Potter will go down in history.
Abby & Elliani delve into their most important conversation yet: what we can learn from Harry Potter. Inspired by the release of Hogwarts Legacy and Abby rereading the books, the two cover the power of love, what loyalty means, how harmful discrimination can be, and why we can't judge a book by its cover.
Abby and Elliani are joined by not one but TWO amazing ladies. In honor of Women's History Month, the four of them play a guessing game to learn more about 8 awesome women.
Partnerships:
Materna Foundation @maternafoundation
Called to Blog @called.to.blog
Gigibo & Co @xoxogigibo
You guessed it! Today, Abby & Elliani are diving deep into the Great Salt Lake dry up! They explore root causes, the impact of the dry up, including environmental, economical and physical health consequences, and what we are doing and can do to help our great keystone of the West stay afloat. Also, enjoy all the water puns sprinkled in today's episode. It's gonna be a splash!
Sources:
https://pws.byu.edu/great-salt-lake
https://www.weather.gov/safety/winter-lake-effect-snow
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/drying-great-salt-lake-could-expose-millions-to-toxic-arsenic-laced-dust-180981439/
https://www.fox13now.com/news/local-news/lots-of-options-for-saving-great-salt-lake-but-especially-the-simplest-use-less-water
https://www.thespruce.com/create-low-maintenance-moss-lawn-2152704#:~:text=Once%20established%2C%20a%20moss%20lawn,pollution%20from%20a%20lawn%20mower
https://www.saveourgreatsaltlake.org/
https://governor.utah.gov/2022/06/10/3-ways-were-working-to-preserve-great-salt-lake/
https://greatist.com/happiness/ways-help-environment#shopping
Partnerships:
What's Mine is Yours Utah Dress Rentals @mineisyoursdresses
Gigibo & Co Whimsical Home Decor @xoxogigibo
Hey buds in our big bright world! Today's episode has a more serious tone as we break down the history, cause, motives, and major events of the most recent Russian invasion in Ukraine. This February marks one year since #ukrainianswillresist. Did you know the President of Ukraine used to be a comedian? And that Ukraine is the world's biggest producer of sunflower seeds?
Sources:
http://en.kremlin.ru/events/president/news/70565
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ukraine-news-russia-war-how-we-got-here/
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-18023383
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/1-year-after-the-invasion-began-a-timeline-of-russias-war-in-ukraine
https://www.president.gov.ua/en/president/biografiya
https://www.nytimes.com/article/russia-ukraine-nato-europe.html?action=click&pgtype=Article&state=default&module=styln-russia-ukraine&variant=show®ion=BELOW_MAIN_CONTENT█=storyline_flex_guide_recirc
https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/27/how-russia-invaded-ukraine-in-2014-and-how-the-markets-tanked.html
https://legacy.npr.org/news/specials/putin/biotimeline.html
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-countries/slideshows/a-timeline-of-the-russia-ukraine-conflict?slide=19
https://www.npr.org/2023/02/19/1153430731/ukraine-russia-war-one-year-anniversary-how-will-it-end
https://time.com/6197187/ukraine-russia-war-what-happens-next/
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-63580372
https://www.unrefugees.org/emergencies/ukraine/
https://kyivindependent.com/news-feed/reuters-officials-says-more-than-15-000-people-missing-in-war-in-ukraine
It's Super Bowl Sunday week, so that means Abby & Elliani take a look at football controversies. With the risks involved, should football even be legal? How far is too far when it comes to protesting? Why have the Washington Commanders made their marketing team change their brand 3 times in 2 years?
As always, we want to hear YOUR opinions and YOUR bright stories. You can send them in to us by messaging us on instagram @bigbrightworldpocast or emailing us at bigbrightworldpodcast@gmail.com
Sources:
http://www.protectthebrain.org/Brain-Injury-Research/What-is-a-Concussion-.aspx#:~:text=in%20the%20U.S.-,10%25%20of%20all%20contact%20sport%20athletes%20sustain%20concussions%20yearly
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concussion_(2015_film)
https://www.nytimes.com/2002/09/25/sports/mike-webster-50-dies-troubled-football-hall-of-famer.html
https://www.steelers.com/history/bios/webster_mike
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chronic-traumatic-encephalopathy/symptoms-causes/syc-20370921
https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/biggest-nfl-controversies-through-the-years-photos/
https://www.visualcapitalist.com/cp/ranked-the-most-valuable-nfl-teams-in-2022/
https://theconversation.com/if-football-is-deadly-why-do-we-still-watch-54287
Partnerships
Materna Foundation @maternafoundation
Gigibo& Co @xoxogigibo
Called to Blog @called.to.blog
Hey buds in the Big Bright World! Today in our episode, we interviewed Lindsay Millet, a recent graduate from Brigham Young University with a fire and zest for all things healthcare! We learned about everything from the premedical undergraduate experience to the challenges women face in healthcare careers.
Sources:
https://www.acponline.org/sites/default/files/documents/advocacy/where_we_stand/women_in_medicine/gender_equity_infographic.pdf
Partnerships:
Materna Foundation @maternafoundation
What's Mine is Yours Dress Rentals in Utah @mineisyoursdresses
Called to Blog @called.to.blog
In today's episode, Abby & Elliani give you a comprehensive view of Taylor Swift's personal life, controversies, and musical success. We learn about her childhood in Pennsylvania, the road to Nashville, and everything since then! Did you know that her feud with Kanye West started in 2009 before the #taylorswiftisoverparty? And that she's the only artist to have claimed all Top 10 spots of the Hot 100 when her Midnights album debuted? True Swifties and simply curious listeners will be inspired by Taylor Swift's story.
Submit to us your bright story by emailing us bigbrightworldpodcast@gmail.com or message us on social media: @bigbrightworldpodcast
Sources:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2022/11/18/ticketmaster-taylor-swift-faq/
https://calendar.songfacts.com/timeline/taylor-swift/page-2
https://taylorswift.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_Taylor_Swift%27s_ex-boyfriends
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1bM1EWkW_M
https://www.courierpostonline.com/story/life/2021/12/02/stone-harbor-nj-coffee-talk-taylor-swift-early-years/8685370002/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taylor_Swift#cite_note-16
https://www.nme.com/news/music/todrick-hall-shares-story-about-taylor-swifts-gesture-to-fan-with-cancer-3370138
https://www.phillyvoice.com/taylor-swift-pennsylvania-childhood-home-sold-wyomissing/#:~:text=The%20Wyomissing%20home%20at%2078,her%20career%20as%20a%20musician
Partnerships:
Materna Foundation @maternafoundation
What's Mine is Yours Dress Rentals @mineisyoursdresses
Called to Blog @called.to.blog
Happy New Year! In this episode, Abby and Elliani look back and reflect on the the things they have learned from the last 6 months of podcasting. They also go through each month of 2022 and talk about the biggest headlines and global events. Then, they talk about their favorite Big Bright World episodes. To submit to us a bright story, message us on Instagram or Facebook @bigbrightworldpodcast or email bigbrightworldpodcast@gmail.com.
Sources:
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/08/world/asia/shinzo-abe-dead.html
https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/31/us/top-100-digital-stories-2022-trnd/index.html
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/top-headlines-of-2022-month-by-month/
In this week's episode, Abby and Elliani learn about the recent CEO switch off from Bog Iger to Bob Chapek and back again! They also relay some podcast news and share Christmas miracles.
Sources:
https://www.ejectejecteject.com/disney-movies/54-disney-movies-released-under-ceo-bob-iger-and-its-35-market-share/
https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/leaders/robert-a-iger/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Iger
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/20/business/disney-robert-iger.html?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20221121&instance_id=78156&nl=the-morning®i_id=189478529&segment_id=113814&te=1&user_id=c0d8d1ca8b47c683f4551d22bb34a06b
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/21/business/media/disney-bob-iger.html
https://wdwnt.com/2022/11/daily-recap-11-22-22/
https://wdwnt.com/2022/12/former-disney-ceo-bob-chapeks-restructuring-attempt-caused-heavy-backlash-from-creative-executives/
https://wdwnt.com/2022/11/twdc-statement-bob-chapek/
https://wdwnt.com/2022/11/former-disney-ceo-bob-chapek-could-exit-with-a-multi-million-dollar-payout/
For this holiday season episode, Abby and Elliani get into the nitty gritty behind Hollywood's biggest and bestest Christmas movies. They first catch up on how Abby's finals are going, share a heartwarming story about Eastern Idaho News and then dive deep into the best, most iconic, Christmas movies ever! PLUS they share where to watch these movies on streaming services. Merry Christmas to all and to all, a good Christmas movie night!
Sources:
https://www.eastidahonews.com/2022/11/a-secret-santa-helps-young-widow-whose-husband-died-while-swimming/&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1670886938914675&usg=AOvVaw3fn-NaZFmUQjCGv4bJox7M
https://people.com/movies/surprising-facts-about-your-favorite-christmas-movies/
https://collider.com/best-popular-legendary-holiday-film-protagonists-all-time/
https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/guide/best-christmas-movies/
Abby & Elliani talk about the World Cup, it's history, and share what they remember about sports growing up. They get really deep into the scandals surrounding the world cup and discuss the ethics of holding huge sporting events in general.
History of the World Cup Links:
https://www.britannica.com/sports/football-soccer/Professionalism
https://www.footballhistory.org/world-cup/index.html#:~:text=The%20first%20official%20World%20Cup,only%20few%20national%20teams%20existed
https://study.com/academy/lesson/world-cup-soccer-history-facts.html
https://www.britannica.com/sports/World-Cup-football
World Cup Scandal:
https://www.vox.com/world/23450515/world-cup-fifa-qatar-2022-controversy-scandals-explained
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/19/sports/soccer/world-cup-gianni-infantino-fifa.html?campaign_id=190&emc=edit_ufn_20221119&instance_id=78052&nl=from-the-times®i_id=189478529&segment_id=113687&te=1&user_id=c0d8d1ca8b47c683f4551d22bb34a06b
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/20/briefing/world-cup-qatar.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/16/sports/soccer/world-cup-migrant-workers.html
In this week's episode, Abby & Elliani bring to you 7 other December Holidays to participate in! Listen, mark your calendars, and celebrate! Also be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook at the Big Bright World podcast to keep up-to-date with our questions and trivia facts throughout the week. Send us your bright stories by emailing or sending a voice recording to bigbrightworldpodcast@gmail.com.
Links-
Fun fact: https://www.almanac.com/content/month-of-december-holidays-facts-folklore#:~:text=December%20is%20the%2012th%20month,decem%2C%20meaning%20%E2%80%9Cten.%E2%80%9D
Bright Story: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/29/us/melissa-highsmith-kidnapped-found.html
St. Nicholas Day: https://www.stnicholascenter.org/around-the-world/customs/germany
Bodhi Day: https://bodhiday.org/
Fiesta of our Lady Guadalupe: https://blog.withfrank.org/7-holidays-in-december-that-arent-christmas/
https://arts.ms.gov/folklife/artist.php?dirname=guadalupe_ourlady
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Our-Lady-of-Guadalupe-patron-saint-of-Mexico
Saint Lucia: https://www.britannica.com/topic/St-Lucias-Day
Yule: https://www.almanac.com/content/what-yule-log-christmas-traditions
Hanukkah: https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/hanukkah-101/
Kwanzaa: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Kwanzaa
https://www.history.com/news/5-things-you-may-not-know-about-kwanzaa
In this special 25th episode, Abby & Elliani answer your questions about starting a podcast! They share what they are grateful for, how to conceptualize a podcast, and the logistics behind apps, recording gear and picking topics.
Remember to send us your bright stories! Message us on social media @bigbrightworldpodcast or send us an email to bigbrightworldpodcast@gmail.com
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! In today's episode, Abby & Elliani show their gratitude for veterans, World War I, and chicken nuggets. Share this episode with your World War history buffs.
Sources:
https://www.in.gov/doe/files/guide.pdf
https://www.warmuseum.ca/firstworldwar/introduction/outcome-of-the-war/?anchor=45
https://www.theworldwar.org/learn/peace/paris-peace-conference
https://guides.loc.gov/chronicling-america-wwi-declarations
https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/woodrow-wilson/
https://www.nber.org/digest/jan05/economics-world-war-i#:~:text=When%20the%20war%20began%2C%20the,States%20itself%20joined%20the%20battle
https://eduo.org/World_War_I#
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/apr/06/world-war-1-centennial-us-history-modern-america#:~:text=The%20war%20was%20a%20catalyst,security%20state%20and%20the%20FBI
This week Abby & Elliani interview the Farnsworth, a young military family. Together, they discuss the unique opportunities that come with serving in the army, what it's like to be a family while serving in the military, and how we can best give gratitude to our Veterans!
Abby & Elliani discuss the history of the World Series, Phillies, and Astros... peppering in their side conversations, crazy statistics, and bright story!
Hitting a baseball
History of World Series
History of World Series
History of World Series
History of the Phillies
History of the Astros
Statistics
For the last episode in their Spooky series, Abby and Elliani deep dive into all things scary! Why do we like to be scared? Why should we be scared? Which gender enjoys being scared more? Who started Halloween? How did Roman Catholicism play a part in the tradition of Trick or Treating? And...WHO is Guy Fawkes??
Sources:
Andersen, M. M., Schjoedt, U., Price, H., Rosas, F. E., Scrivner, C., & Clasen, M. (2020). Playing With Fear: A Field Study in Recreational Horror. Psychological Science, 31(12), 1497–1510. https://doi.org/10.1177/0956797620972116
https://www.ted.com/talks/dr_margee_kerr_why_do_we_like_to_be_scared
https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1456/history-of-halloween/
https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/history-of-halloween#halloween-comes-to-america
https://www.britannica.com/topic/All-Souls-Day-Christianity
https://news.arizona.edu/story/understanding-history-and-traditions-d%C3%ADa-de-los-muertos
With your help, Abby & Elliani have reached 20 episodes! We are so grateful for the love and support you have shown the podcast. As always, don't forget to rate, review, subscribe, share, and follow us on Instagram! To listen to our old episodes, including the three (can you spot them?) that we referenced in this episode, you can click here to go to our linktree!
To read more fun facts about serial killers, click here and here.
To look at Nilsen's History of a Drowning Boy click here.
To read more references about H.H. Holmes, click here.
The summary given on Dennis Nilsen can be found on Netflix, entitled "Memories of a Murderer: The Nilsen Tapes"
The summary given on H. H. Holmes can be found on Tubi, entitled "America's First Serial Killer"
This week's episode is getting you ready for spooky season! Abby reveals more about her frequent night terrors, Elliani and Abby give a clue to next week's spooky episode and they dive deep into the story of Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman. Who knew that the oldest ghost story in American history was based on real life?!
Sources:
https://www.biography.com/writer/washington-irving
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Ichabod-Crane
https://www.shmoop.com/study-guides/literature/legend-of-sleepy-hollow/summary
https://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/18/nyregion/who-was-the-real-ichabod-crane.html
https://www.wgpfoundation.org/historic-markers/ichabod-crane/
https://www.history.com/news/legend-sleepy-hollow-headless-horseman
This week Abby & Elliani interview Bryan Kessie, a recent SUU graduate of political science who is ready to take on the world! They discuss culture shock, navigating a new culture, and Bryan's future plans in this big bright world of ours.
For ADHD Awareness Month, Abby & Elliani go through 6 true/false statements and explain more about ADHD as a whole. They also chat about profiling basketball members, TV shows, and who is on Elliani's "do not disturb" phone list. For stats on ADHD, click here For base information on ADHD, click here or here For ADHD and genetics, click here For ADHD and giftedness, click here For ADHD and social media, click here
This week, Abby & Elliani compare and contrast England's two Elizabeths.
Elizabeth I biographical information:
https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/queen-elizabeth-i-facts-myths
https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/history/monarchy/elizabeth-i-facts/
https://www.royal.uk/elizabeth-i
Elizabeth II biographical information:
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/08/world/europe/queen-elizabeth-dead.html?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20220909&instance_id=71454&nl=the-morning®i_id=189478529&segment_id=105787&te=1&user_id=c0d8d1ca8b47c683f4551d22bb34a06b
https://www.biography.com/royalty/queen-elizabeth-ii
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/08/world/europe/london-bridge-what-happens-next-queen.html?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20220909&instance_id=71454&nl=the-morning®i_id=189478529&segment_id=105787&te=1&user_id=c0d8d1ca8b47c683f4551d22bb34a06b
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/nov/08/who-controls-who-the-monarchy-v-the-media
In ones of the hottest topics of September, Abby & Elliani look at banned books. They discuss why books are banned, what books are banned, how people react when books are banned, what banned books look like at the higher education level, and insert a couple of opinions of their own!
For information on:
Big Bright Story
Top Banned Books
American Library Association Statistics
Why are books being banned- New York Times
Supreme Court Case- banned books
Banned Books Week
Positives of Content Warnings
Negatives of Content Warnings
Example of Content Warning
Memoirs
Zusak, Markus. The Book Thief. Picador, 2005.
This week, Abby & Elliani interview Dr. Fraser, a BYU professor who researches hope in teenagers and how the media influences children's perspectives of race. We talk about growing up with mixed racial heritage, the struggles of being a BIPOC leader in educational settings, and how to be a safe place in your community for those with Hispanic or Latinx heritage.
In today's episode, Abby & Elliani jump into the world of public health. They catch up, share an almost devastating bright story, dive deep into the Spanish influenza pandemic of 1918 and the most recent public health emergency, Monkeypox virus.
Sources:
https://www.runtothefinish.com/running-mantras-why-they-work-what-elite-runners-use/
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/pandemic-resources/1918-commemoration/1918-pandemic-history.htm
https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/bacterial-and-viral-infections
https://covid19.who.int/
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/how-cities-flattened-curve-1918-spanish-flu-pandemic-coronavirus
https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2020/09/01/1918-flu-pandemic-end/
https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/if-sick/transmission.html
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/monkeypox#:~:text=It%20is%20called%20monkeypox%20because,the%20name%20monkeypox%20is%20misleading
https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/if-sick/transmission.html
https://www.hrc.org/resources/monkeypox-and-what-you-need-to-know?utm_medium=ads&utm_source=GoogleSearch&utm_content=GeneralInfo&utm_campaign=GoogleGrant&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjbyYBhCdARIsAArC6LInkh0R-IDxaJK-xDMDtHD27YPmN7pA9biNQ5CCIiNvCrFehVqBV5IaAkVPEALw_wcB
https://abcnews.go.com/Health/texas-confirms-death-monkeypox-patient-death-investigation/story?id=89066935
Today, Abby & Elliani dive deep into the infamous American actor, producer, and musician, Johnny Depp. They discover the trauma in his past, the people who played a part in his impressive acting career, and the most recent drama in the courtroom with his ex-wife, Amber Heard.
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IMDB Biography: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000136/bio
Biography.com: https://www.biography.com/actor/johnny-depp
Winona Ryder comments about her and Johnny's relationship: https://people.com/movies/winona-ryder-describes-her-life-in-90s-post-johnny-depp-split-as-my-girl-interrupted-real-life/
Timeline of Johnny and Amber's relationship: https://www.insider.com/johnny-depp-amber-heard-relationship-timeline-2020-7
In today's episode, Abby & Elliani discuss the history and significance of Youtube and tackle the news of the death of an infamous Youtuber, Technoblade, and the impact he made on his followers.
To learn more about Sarcoma and how to support patients: https://www.curesarcoma.org/sarcoma-resources/patient-resources/?gclid=CjwKCAjwo_KXBhAaEiwA2RZ8hNBkEZklMiGjiH_sf10WHuJGaa1eE15wbtcKA65I3RxffePWdHKr3BoCgOQQAvD_BwE
New York Times Article about Technoblade's death: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/19/technology/technoblade-minecraft-tributes.html?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20220720&instance_id=67096&nl=the-morning®i_id=189478529&segment_id=99000&te=1&user_id=c0d8d1ca8b47c683f4551d22bb34a06b
"So long, nerds": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPMluEVUqS0
History of Youtube: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/mar/16/youtube-past-video-dating-website
https://www.britannica.com/topic/YouTube
Statistics about Youtube: https://www.oberlo.com/blog/youtube-statistics
In this episode, Elliani & Abby talk about what global warming is, the culture around it, and what people are doing to improve the situation. We are also announcing our first giveaway! To win an all-natural body soap bar, a bath bomb, and body butter (total value of $30) all you have to do is follow us on instagram @bigbrightworldpodcast AND @the_soapery_store. For 5 extra entries, promote either of our pages on instagram! For 10 extra entries, listen to this episode and send us a screenshot to us at our gmail at bigbrightworldpodcast@gmail.com or on instagram. The giveaway begins Monday, August 15th and ends Saturday August 20th at midnight (MDT)! Good luck! Greta Thunberg quote Explanations of the Greenhouse Effect Timeline of Climate Change Conference of the Parties Stats about the age groups of Climate Change Effects of Climate Change in Britain Joad Didion: "The White Album" Ecocriticism: The Ecocriticism Reader edited by Cheryll Glotfelty and Harold Fromm New Climate Change Bill
In honor of the anniversary of the Yukon gold rush, Abby & Elliani dive deep into the history of humankind's obsession of gold.
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History of Gold and Humanity
Yukon Gold Rush1
Yukon Gold Rush2
Yukon Gold Rush3
Yukon Gold Rush4
Uses of Gold
Psychology and Obsession with Gold
Fun Facts about Gold
Abby & Elliani are joined by Cassie! Cassie began the Materna Foundation to help empower mothers in Central American countries. In this interview, Cassie talks about the inspiration behind her work, what running a charity actually looks like, and some of her most poignant moments.
Follow the foundation on Instagram: @maternafoundation
Watch some of their work on Youtube
Donate on Venmo: @maternafoundation
Learn more about breastfeeding awareness month
After catching up and sharing some bright moments in their lives, Abby & Elliani take a look at the new Thor movie! They reveal instagram polls, talk about Norse mythology, and compare some big moments in this movie to the 2012 Marvel comic series, The Mighty Thor. Fun Fact Norst Mythology Comic Series Comic Series & Cool Stories Don't forget to like, share, review, and repost! We love hearing from our listeners. Share with us your bright story by messaging us @bigbrightworldpodcast on Instagram or Facebook, or by sending us an email bigbrightworldpodcast@gmail.com
This week, Abby & Elliani are on one! They discuss Pirates of the Caribbean, letters on the back of plane tickets, and the tragedy that is Haitian history. As a side note: there will be no episode release July 18!
Fun Fact
Information on Haitian History
Information on Haitian History
Information on Haitian History
Information on Haitian History
Haiti Since the Revolution
2021 Earthquake
Abby & Elliani celebrate the 4th of July by talking about Minority National Health Awareness Month (July)!! They touch on Dobby the House-Elf, multigenerational trauma theories, and the Uvalde shooting. The discussion on shooting begins at minute 17:30.
Fun Fact about US Population
Information on Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
Multigenerational Trauma
Trauma and Genetics
Racial Trauma
Texas Shooter (Salvador Ramos)
Mental Health Resources Needed
Mental Health and Shootings
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
BONUS EPISODE!! Abby & Elliani celebrate their friendship together! Then they talk about Thomas Jefferson's one and only book and his relationship with Sally Hemmings to see if they can solve one of America's greatest mysteries.
US History quiz:
https://www.britannica.com/quiz/all-american-history-quiz
Notes on the State of Virginia:
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Thomas-Jefferson/Slavery-and-racism
https://encyclopediavirginia.org/entries/notes-on-the-state-of-virginia-1785/#:~:text=As%20the%20most%20detailed%20and,a%20foundational%20text%20of%20racism
Sally Hemmings:
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/jefferson/etc/press.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/24/books/review/sally-hemings-thomas-jefferson-annette-gordon-reed.html
Abby & Elliani deep dive into Stranger Things! They discuss fan favorites, the creation of the award-winning TV show, why its so award winning, and season 4 theories! Be warned: after minute 42 they do reveal spoilers for season 4!
Bright story video:
https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ksl.com/article/50423139/have-you-seen-this-yep-that-duck-ran-a-marathon&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1656033045529485&usg=AOvVaw3f2m9NTzVjWtJumMk8cZ--
How Stranger Things began:
https://www.thedailybeast.com/inside-stranger-things-the-duffer-bros-on-how-they-made-the-tv-hit-of-the-summer
https://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/14/arts/television/stranger-things-netflix-duffer-brothers-interview.html
Why people love horror:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7492010/?fbclid=IwAR0m_EOUCobG_PfWITR2Hnq6rjCP8M8Vc2dbhnLmDZZpvpHJ7K-mSp9jxyI
Why people love Stranger Things:
https://www.pcmag.com/news/tv-shows-to-watch-if-you-love-stranger-things#:~:text=Stranger%20Things%20stands%20out%20thanks,for%20Steven%20Spielberg%20to%20direct
https://screenrant.com/stranger-things-reasons-show-is-so-popular/
Abby and Elliani are joined by MEAGAN! After catching up, the three discuss the formula crisis and what feeding her baby has looked like for Meagan specifically.
Warning: we experienced some technical difficulties uploading this episode, so there may be some serious glitches! We love and appreciate our listeners who look past this to learn more about Meagan's journey during the formula crisis
To follow Meagan and her cute family's adventures follow her on instagram @meaganfern30
Articles about breastfeeding vs. formula
https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/infant-and-toddler-health/in-depth/healthy-baby/art-20047741&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1655432838524971&usg=AOvVaw1u0VrTcJs-DaA_woYDOW_b
https://www.google.com/url?q=https://time.com/6177128/baby-formula-congress-monopoly-abbott/&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1655432838526424&usg=AOvVaw079bIDkGnTYgeAlYan4E8E
BREASTFEEDING - UNICEF Data
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6071891/
Articles about the crisis
https://www.cnbc.com/2022/06/15/what-led-to-the-baby-formula-shortage-how-lawmakers-are-trying-to-prevent-another.html
https://www.nbcnews.com/business/consumer/baby-formula-abbott-when-will-it-be-available-in-stock-stores-rcna28374
Abby & Elliani record together IN-PERSON! They talk catch up, talk about treehouse-themed houses, and discuss NATO's history as well as the implications of Sweden and Finland joining NATO.
Article about the treehouse house:
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/02/realestate/brooklyn-townhouse-jun-aizaki.html?action=click&algo=bandit-all-surfaces-time-cutoff-30_impression_cut_3_filter_new_arm_5_1α=0.05█=more_in_recirc&fellback=false&imp_id=72889807&impression_id=cc49db10-e458-11ec-9fef-4d722f1e19b7&index=0&pgtype=Article&pool=more_in_pools%2Frealestate®ion=footer&req_id=398183320&surface=eos-more-in&variant=0_bandit-all-surfaces-time-cutoff-30_impression_cut_3_filter_new_arm_5_1
Articles about the history of NATO:
https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/declassified_139339.htm
https://history.state.gov/milestones/1945-1952/truman-doctrine
https://history.state.gov/milestones/1945-1952/marshall-plan
https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/news/expert-commentary/2020/june/nationalism-militarism-and-masculinity---how-do-the-three-connect/
Articles about Sweden and Finland joining NATO:
https://www.historyhit.com/facts-about-nato/
https://www.nato.int/nato_static_fl2014/assets/pdf/pdf_2016_07/20160627_1607-factsheet-enlargement-eng.pdf
https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/topics_49212.htm
https://www.npr.org/2022/05/15/1099003708/ukraine-war-finland-sweden-nato
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/finland-and-sweden-nato-applications/
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/finland-and-sweden-nato-applications/
https://www.wsj.com/video/series/shelby-holliday/turkey-is-complicating-finland-and-sweden-nato-entry-what-does-erdogan-want/4D9C9BF8-0C2D-4E9D-8610-9236E9DD68BD
Abby & Elliani introduce themselves, talk about why they started a podcast, and give you a close look at Jim Obergefell and John Arthur, the couple who's relationship redefined marriage in the United States.
Articles about Jim Obergefell: https://www.uc.edu/news/articles/n20940285/two-bearcats-fell-in-love-and-made-history.html
https://www.heidelberg.edu/news/2022/hype-speaker-jim-obergefell-all-because-i-loved-john
Article about the cake: https://www.adl.org/resources/lesson-plan/wedding-cake-same-sex-marriage-and-discrimination
Article about same-sex marriage on a global scale: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-43822234