Episodes

  • Episode 82: How the "Dolphin Noise" are ya?
    Jun 18 2024

    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/

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Episode 81: Build a Bridge and Get Over It; Literally!
    Jun 11 2024

    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/

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Episode 80: Watch My Dive!
    Jun 4 2024

    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/

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Episode 79: And His Name is...
    May 28 2024

    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

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Episode 78: Nothing But Net! (WNBA)
    May 21 2024

    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 :)

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    52 mins
  • Episode 77: It's Hello Kitty & Friends!
    May 14 2024

    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/

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    1 hr
  • Episode 76: Pass the Sake
    May 7 2024

    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/

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Episode 75: Solar Series - Part 12: Blast Off!
    Apr 30 2024

    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-shuttle https://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/

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    1 hr and 1 min