Sinopsis
There's fun in learning at random. Hosts Pauline Altman and Jessica Thomas do the research so you don't have to.
Episodios
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Episode 55: The Paranormal Special
14/01/2021 Duración: 59minJessica talks ghost sightings, and Pauline talks debunking ghost sightings. Best Anythings; 1:25 Cleveland Browns 3:45 The New Year 4:27 Pod Clubhouse Interview 5:20 Dark Waters 6:30 Down vote for Hulu Live 9:02 Snowpiercer Topic; 11:07 Paranormal Special
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Episode 54: Generations, and Soap History
17/12/2020 Duración: 46minJessica breaks down the differences between Generations (plus the hosts get lost in some 90s nostalgia), and Pauline reveals the origins of soap. Best Anythings; 0:30 In The Dark, 1:28 His Dark Materials, 3:27 Other Recommendations, 5:22 The Holidays, Topics; 6:55 Generations, 29:30 Soap History
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Episode 53: The 2020 Monoliths, and NIST
10/12/2020 Duración: 43minJessica unravels the mystery of the monoliths installed across the world in 2020, and Pauline reveals the accomplishments and importance of the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Best Anythings; 1:05 Home Improvements 1:45 HBO Max 2:27 The Flight Attendant 3:05 The Cabin with Bert Kreischer 3:42 Holiday Shopping Topics; 4:52 The 2020 Monoliths 18:45 NIST
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Episode 52: Nutty Putty Cave, and Quakers
03/12/2020 Duración: 45minJessica tells the story of John Edward Jones and Nutty Putty Cave, and Pauline gives a summary of Quakerism.
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Episode 51: Fast Food Scams, and The Sugar Lobby
26/11/2020 Duración: 57minJessica reveals some iffy behavior by Fast Food companies, and Pauline does the same for the Sugar Lobby’s tactics. Best Anythings; 0:06 Upcoming Paranormal Special 1:25 Getting into Twitch Streaming 3:56 Getting an Electric Scooter Topics; 5:18 Fast Food Scams 32:35 The Sugar Lobby
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Episode 50: Age Progression, and The First Breakfast Cereal
19/11/2020 Duración: 37minJessica reveals the importance and process of Age Progression photos, and Pauline gets into the origins of Breakfast Cereal. Best Anythings; 00:56 Job Change, 02:04 TV in the Covid era, 04:41 The Unicorn, Topics; 06:10 Age Progression, 18:00 The First Breakfast Cereal
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Episode 49: Idioms, and Cognitive Biases
12/11/2020 Duración: 50minJessica delves into the origins of some common Idioms, and Pauline covers some Cognitive Biases to look out for (in others and ourselves). Topics; 02:40 Idioms 21:45 Cognitive Biases
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Episode 48: Debunking Myths, and The Cuban Revolution
13/03/2020 Duración: 45minJessica Debunks some common Myths, and Pauline tells the story of the Cuban Revolution. Best Anythings; 00:00 The State of the Podcasters (one year in!) Topics; 03:45 Debunking Myths 24:55 The Cuban Revolution
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Episode 47: Microdosing, and American Pharmacy History
11/03/2020 Duración: 34minJessica details how drug Microdosing works (and what the benefits are), and Pauline shares how the Pharmacist profession began in America. Best Anythings; 01:27 New Job 01:56 More travel Topics; 02:50 Microdosing 17:00 Pharmacy History
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Episode 46: Naps, and BioEthics
08/03/2020 Duración: 48minJessica shares the benefits and types of Naps, and Pauline explores why we need the field of BioEthics. Best Anythings; 00:35 Stumptown 04:09 Back from Location Topics; 08:16 Naps 22:45 BioEthics
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Episode 45: Dreams, and The Pony Express
16/02/2020 Duración: 49minJessica shares the science of Dreams and gives some tips on dream interpretation, and Pauline tells the story of the short-lived Pony Express. Best Anythings; 00:45 Going on-location Topics; 01:34 Dreams 07:15 Dream Interpretation 14:57 Lucid Dreaming 29:04 The Pony Express
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Episode 44: Trichotillomania, and Microbiology
19/01/2020 Duración: 52minJessica details the symptoms and treatments of the hair pulling disorder Trichotillomania, and Pauline shares some of the milestones in the field of Microbiology. Best Anythings; 01:08 Doctor Who 02:13 Better Things 05:43 Self Care Topics; 06:29 Trichotillomania 23:02 Microbiology
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Episode 43: The Heists/Cons Special
10/01/2020 Duración: 01h15minThe hosts discuss some of their favorite Heists and Con Artists. Best Anythings; 03:40 Detective Pikachu 05:40 Moment of Nostalgia 08:00 Mary Kills People 11:00 Messiah 13:45 We question Lifetime’s choices Heists/Cons Special; 16:52 Heists 43:25 Con Artists
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Episode 42: Christmas Around the Globe, and The 2019 Australian Fire Crisis
27/12/2019 Duración: 01h01minJessica describes Christmas traditions from around the world, and Pauline breaks down the factors that lead to 2019’s massive Australian fires. Best Anythings; 00:48 Next Special Episode 01:10 Wanted 03:05 Don't F*ck with Cats 06:00 Twitter's best Cats movie reviews 10:27 Coffee caffeine levels Topics; 11:40 Christmas Around the Globe 31:40 the 2019 Australian Fire Crisis
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Episode 41: Weighted Blankets, and Weather Forecasting
24/12/2019 Duración: 46minJessica breaks down the differences between and benefits of Weighted Blankets, and Pauline shares the history of Weather Forecasting. 00:27 Mistakes were Made Best Anythings; 01:28 Wonder Woman Trailer 03:39 Work Holiday Parties 05:29 On-Set Mishap Topics; 07:03 Weighted Blankets 21:35 History of Weather Forecasting 41:28 What does ‘chance of rain’ really mean?
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Episode 40: Seasonal Affective Disorder, and The Bone Wars
16/12/2019 Duración: 47minJessica describes the symptoms and treatments of SAD, and Pauline tells the story of the rivals who jumpstarted the hunt for dinosaur fossils. Best Anythings; 00:40 Wanted 02:19 Up and Vanished 03:06 Marriage Story 06:00 Harley Quinn Topics; 06:44 Seasonal Affective Disorder 17:40 The Bone Wars
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Episode 39: The New England Patriots, and Climate Tipping Points
09/12/2019 Duración: 01h05minJessica tells the history of her favorite football team, and Pauline explains the danger of waiting too long to tackle climate change. Best Anythings; 02:17 Brooklyn Nine-Nine 03:44 Letterkenny 04:44 Scott & Bailey 09:14 Tiny Home Problems Topics; 12:15 The New England Patriots 31:05 Climate Tipping Points 01:02:13 Ghost Adventures
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Episode 38: Astrology, and The First American Colony
01/12/2019 Duración: 58minJessica talks the (lack of) science behind Astrology, and Pauline tells the story of Virginia- the first lasting American colony. Best Anythings; 00:45 Warnings on racist movies 03:05 Another Life 04:25 Booksmart 06:06 Almost Family 08:20 Joining a Union Topics; 11:34 Astrology 24:00 Virginia: The First Colony
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Episode 37: The Dark Origins of Disney Movies, and The Night of the Murdered Poets
24/11/2019 Duración: 01h11minJessica tells some of the darker stories behind Disney Movies, and Pauline describes Stalin’s persecution of Yiddish Culture between WWII and his death. Best Anythings; 00:06 PodNation 01:20 The Night Of 04:25 Crazy Rich Asians 07:12 Tig Notaro Commentary; 11:23 the Saugus HS Shooting Topics; 17:57 The Dark Origins of Disney Movies 48:10 The Night of the Murdered Poets
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Episode 36: 911 Dispatchers, and The LA Freeway System
17/11/2019 Duración: 01h05minJessica describes the work of 911 Dispatchers, and Pauline breaks down the creation of the Los Angeles Freeway System. Best Anythings; 00:38 Atypical 01:38 His Dark Materials 04:58 Modern Warfare 05:50 Active Shooter 07:05 An exercise in gratitude Podcast Recommendations; 07:30 Culpable Podcast 07:58 Without Warning 08:48 The Real Queens of Queens 09:52 Best Forevers and Fataliteas 11:14 Andrea Savage: A Grown Up Woman Topics; 12:11 911 Dispatchers 34:07 The LA Freeway System 58:50 Why Angelinos say 'The' before freeway numbers